Carsten brothers plan brick storage garage on Lawler street
The Carsten brothers of Postville bought 126 foot frontage on Lawler street east side and will build a two story brick storage garage and filling station 46 by 60 feet on the main highway. Rev. R F McFarlane jailed in Cedar Rapids for issuing worthless checks after being driven from New Hampton by his congregation. Ossian to pave Main and Lydia streets next week if weather allows. Ralph Chesbro in charge of paving US Highway 5b in Winneshiek county ready to start. Harrison Co. to pave 18 feet through center of Main street as part of highway 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsten Brothers
Postville
Luhman & Sanders
Lawler Street
R. F. McFarlane
The
Baptist Church of
New Hampton
Cedar Rapids
McFarlane
New
Main Street
Ossian Bee
Irwin Weigel
Northeast
Irwin
New Hampton Tribune
Ralph Keenan
Waukon
Allamakee
Des Moines
Ralph
Washington
W. C. Jarnagin
Storm Lake
M. Anderson
Ole Hesla
Buena Vista
Ollie O. Hesla
Canada
Linn Grove
Lloyd Strand
Lucila Whitney
Decorah
Miss Whitney
M. D. Whitney
Mr. Strand
Atty
W. M. Strand
Sioux City
Montana
Community Notes From West Union and Surrounding Areas
Dover Mills J H Learn and daughter Nellie of West Union visited son Roy and family. Mrs Henry Hanson hosted the Ladies Aid and refreshments were served. Several neighbors visited and attended various meetings. Mrs J C Matthews to attend West Union farm bureau lesson April 4. Bertha Kerkestue returned from a two week visit near Postville. Oscar Fossan family visited Ole Kerkestue. Mrs Oliver Fossan and daughter visited with Mrs Henry Hanson. Mrs Melvin Halverson and Patricia Marvis visited Ole Kerkestue. Mrs Hadley Johnson and Ed Johnson called at G E Brause’s. Brause improving. Mrs John Nelson staying with daughter Rose Johnson and caring for granddaughter born Sunday. Amy Nelson visited sister near Gunder. G C Havenstrite visited L E Cowles. John Nelson and son Joe visited ill brother Christ. he is recovering. Mrs John Mark to host Stavanager Missionary Society April 4. Glen Kerkelne visited home folks. W H Scott, 82, celebrated birthday. still active and blind but manages with a cane and radio. Mrs Aubrey Guyer visited Clermont with her parents Ole Christianson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Learn
Nellie
West Union
Roy
Henry Hanson
H. K. Johnson
Hadley Johnson
Ole Kloster
J. C. Matthews
Ole Kerkestue
Ed Johnson
G. E. Brause
Brause
John Nelson
West Union Hospital
Rose Johnson
Amy Nelson
T. N. Loftagard
Gunder
G. C. Havenstrite
L. E. Cowles
Joe
Christ
John Mark
Missionary Society of Stavanager
Glen Kerkelne
W. H. Scott
Aubrey Guyer
Clermont
Ole Christianson
Local residents fare across town this week
I H Skarshoug visited relatives in this vicinity last Tuesday afternoon and evening. Joyce Henderson visits her sister Mrs Finley Dempster at Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Bert Frybel moved into the Mrs Wille residence early this week. Mrs A J Priest visited with Mr and Mrs H L Gordon at Oelwein earlier this week. Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson returned Monday evening after spending the winter in Hollywood California. Mr and Mrs E L Crowe have been busy this week moving into the Crowe home vacated by Bert Friebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Skarshoug
Joyce Henderson
Finley Dempster
Waterloo
Bert Frybel
Wille
A. J. Priest
H. L. Gordon
Oelwein
G. E. Jorgenson
Hollywood
California
E. L. Crowe
Crowe
Bert Friebel
Gregg Invention Introduces Dental Tray System
Dr W M Gregg formerly of Clermont now Cedar Falls has patented a sixteen tray set for fifty combinations to form plates and teeth. He plans direct sales, aided by agents, with trays already selling beyond supply. The invention halves work and reduces return fittings. The Gregg family has Cedar Falls ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gregg
Clermont
Cedar Falls
Dr. Gregg
Iowa
Greggs
Argo-Gazette
Officials hail ruling on colored shortening sales
Iowa Department of Agriculture celebrates victory over jobbers selling colored shortening masquerading as butter. Galinsky Brothers threatened injunction. Truesdale grocer paid costs to halt prosecution. Federal injunction allows such products nationwide. Congressman Haugen proposes amendment. Iowa law already stricter than federal standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Galinsky Brothers
Sioux City
Harrow-Taylor Co
Sas City
Truesdale
Iowa
United States
G. N. Haugen
Two Accidents Last Week Involving Rolfs and Olson Families
Virgil Rolfs, 12, cut her right knee when her dog tripped her on steps while playing. Franklin Olson, 3, underwent surgery for a strangulated hernia at West Union hospital after an accident, and was improving after transfer there. Mrs. John Smith of Cedar Rapids visited relatives for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Rolfs
Herman Rolfs
Virgil
Franklin Olson
Louis Olson
West Union Hospital
Franklin
John Smith
Cedar Rapids
Eddie Meskel In Serious Accident With Buzz Saw
Eddie Meskel son of Mr and Mrs T J Meskel was taken to the local hospital Friday with a badly injured right foot. He was assisting in bugging wood and retrieving sawdust under the blade when the foot contacted the saw severing bone. He improved enough to go home the next day and will need crutches for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Meskel
T. J. Meskel
Special Millinery Sale Friday and Saturday Highlight Hats
A special millinery sale runs Friday and Saturday at Elgin and Clermont stores. Over 50 new hats feature the latest styles at special prices, with the vendor promising the largest hat selection in the area. Mrs. W. R. Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
W. R. Blake
Fishing and Hunting Licenses Expired March 31
Licenses for fishing and hunting expired on March 31 this year instead of July 4th as last year. Holders must obtain a new license to continue permits.
Dinner Party Hosts Welcome Friends for Evening Games
Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Candee entertained a party of friends to a 6:30 dinner Wednesday evening of last week. After dinner 500 furnished the diversion for the evening with Mrs. L. T. Olson holding ladies' high score and Herman Lubkegent achieving high score while Mrs. Fred Cline held low.
Park Commissioner paints trees to create patriotic plaza
Town Marshall trims all trees in City Park and, citing an almanac, paints wounds red white and blue to imitate a living American flag. If successful, the mayor and council plan similar ornamentation along main streets, inviting public watchfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows
Postville Herald
Picnic Supper At Stone House Near Postville
Last Sunday afternoon a party of fifteen friends enjoyed a picnic supper at the Old Stone House north of Postville. Afterward they went to West Union for a movie. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnson, Mr and Mrs Cliftin Pringle, Bernice Lee, Ada Miller, Magdaline Olson, Anna Ruth Simpson, Esther Sampson, George Cowles, Clarence and Louis Jacobson of Clermont, Lillian Degre and Einar Larson of Decorah, and Arnold Lindroph of Luana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone House
Postville
West Union
Clifford Johnson
Cliftin Pringle
Bernice Lee
Ada Miller
Magdaline Olson
Anna Ruth Simpson
Esther Sampson
George, Cowles
Clarence
Louis Jacobson
Clermont
Lillian Degre
Einar Larson
Decorah
Arnold Lindroph
Luana
Teachers to Convention at Waterloo
The grade and high school enjoyed a two day vacation last week while teachers attended a convention in Waterloo. Attendees from here included Ruth Parker, Grace Nichols, Clarise Johnson, Mabel Law yer, Andine Vasby, Viola Roland, Madeline Brinken, Norma Boley, Mr Kaltenbach and L D Hungereord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ruth Parker
Grace Nichols
Clarise Johnson
Mabel Lawyer
Andine Vasby
Viola Roland
Madeline Brinken
Norma Boley
Mr. Kaltenbach
L. D. Hungereord
Interest in Horses Remains Strong Across Iowa
Reports from Harry Linn of the Iowa Horse Breeders Association to the Iowa Department of Agriculture show horse breaking training and hitch demonstrations at 45 sites in 18 counties over two months with average crowds of over 80. The data predicts more mares will be bred next year and prices at local sales are rising while stallion purchases grow but sales stall due to limited finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Linn
Iowa Horse Breeders’ Association
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Linn
Clermont Fire Department Elects New Officers
The annual Clermont Fire Department meeting elected Anton Priest as chief J B Shipton asst chief B C Graver treasurer E M Hoag secretary Division 1 foreman W C Cahalgia asst foreman Tom Murray Division 2 foreman George Cook asst foreman L T Olson Chemical Co foreman A R Simpson asst foreman Dr L L Carr Electrician Marvin Johnson Fire Marshall Claude Gress Committees A R Simpson B C Gruver and Wm Larrabee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Fire Department
Anton Priest
J. B. Shipton
B. C. Graver
E. M. Hoag
W. C. Cahalga
Tom Murray
George Cook
L. T. Olson
Chemical Co
A. R. Simpson
L. L. Carr
Foreman
Marvin Johnson
Claude Gress
B.C. Gruver
Wm. Larrabee
Clermont Town Council Appoints Committees
Last Monday evening the Clermont town council met and appointed committees for Finance Street Fire Street Lights Park Water. Members include Rounds Nelson Frisbie Shipton Pring te and Pringle. Afterward they went to Olson cafe for supper and social time.
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Clermont
Thv
Rounds
E. Nelson
Fr. Pringte
Frank Frisbie
J. B. Shipston
3. B. Nelson
J. B. Shipton
Geo. Rounds
Frank Pringle
Geo.Rounds
J. E. Nelson
George Rounds
Olson Cafe
Caris
Ames Visit Recalls local residents and travel
Archie Rolfs of Ames returned Friday evening for a visit with his parents. Halston H. Groth has not been feeling well the past week but is up and around most of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Erickson left Wednesday for Erskine Minnesota to resume spring farm work and plan a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jens Halverson at Chisago City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halston H. Groth
Albert Erickson
Erskine
Minn
Mr. Erickson
Jens Halverson
Chisago City
Lutheran Church Notes East and West Services
East Lutheran Church notes Holy Friday Holy Communion at 11. Easter Sunday Norwegian 4 11, Easter offering for Missions. West Church Holy Thursday Communion 8, Good Friday Passion Bible hour 8, Easter English 9 30, evening Easter Radiant Life by Sunday school 7 30. Priscilla Working Band meets Apr 11 hosted by Mrs Anderson Fox and Kloster. All invited to attend services. G Gunsten Pastor.
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East
West Church
The
Priscilla
Martin Anderson
Ben Fox
Ole Kloster
Jesus Christ
G. Gunsten
Margaret Flynn Dead After Short Illness
Margaret Flynn died early Tuesday morning April 2 after a period of ill health. She was 66 and lived with the Carlins northwest of Clermont. She had been treated at West Union hospital, returned home Monday, and passed away suddenly Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's church Thursday morning. An obituary will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Flynn
West Union Hospital
Miss Flynn
Carlins
Clermont
St. Peter's Church
Bevins trial record to run 2,500 pages praise
The Bevin s bank trial shorthand will total about 750 000 words across 2 500 pages with 00 words per page The court reporter nicknamed Woody will earn 4025 for the work and Bevins pays 650 for the first copy The State of Iowa will buy two copies at 325 each another 650 Hemmson Jr seeks a fourth copy for 325 The Beacon reports the figures as of Friday plus local notes on visitors and a closing out sale in Cedar Rapids and Canada trip plans for Wille family members
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S. H. Bevins Bank
Beacon
Woody
Bevins
Supreme Compe
Lowa
Hemmson, Jr
Hawkeye Beacon
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Iowa Briefs
Tall Corn State
Dover Mills
Fumble
Tepim
Baster
Gregg Invention
Buzz
Town Marshall
Fire Dept. Election
Archie Rolfs
Ames
Lutheran Church Notes
Dan Kloster
Eileen
Buddy Aanes
Fred Wille
Schew
Oskaloosa
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