Clermont sextette wins superior in Waterloo district contest
The Clermont high school girls' sextette earned a superior rating at the district music contest in Waterloo, with 17 entries in the class. Credit goes to instructor Virgil Anderson and the group members Marjorie Osua Gladys Olson Louise Peterson Louise Hackmann Loretta Belschnur Gretchen Rolfs as they prepare for the Iowa City state contest. Mrs Brandt and Mrs Olson accompanied the group Saturday.
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Clermont
Waterloo
Clermont and West Union
Virgil Anderson
Clermont Shoud
Mr. Anderson
Marjorie Osua
Gladys L. Olson
Louise Peterson
Louise Hackmann
Loretta Belschnur
Gretchen Rolf
Union club and lodge meeting schedule list
April 13 Monday American Legion meeting. April 14 Tuesday American Legion Auxiliary meeting. April 15 Wednesday Clermont Lodge A F and A M meeting. April 16 Thursday W C C F business. April 20 Monday Commercial club meeting. April 21 Tuesday school board meeting.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont Lodge A. F. & A. M
Commercial Club
School Board
Clermont Union Church Easter Services Plan Evening 7 20
Clermont Union Church plans Easter services at 7 20 p m with special music by the junior choir and an opportunity for baptism and church union. Mrs Len Simek visited Waterloo on Monday and Tuesday. Visitors from Decorah included Mr and Mrs George V Larson and Kathryn and Mrs Hans J Larson. Wm Belschner, son of Mr and Mrs George Belschner at Luther College Decorah, is ill with scarlet fever at the college hospital.
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Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Jenior
Len Simek
Waterloo
George V. Larson
Kathryn
Hans J. Larson
Decorah
Wm. Belsechner
George Belschner
Luther College
College
Priscilla Working Band Names Committees for April Events
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday April 1 with members Mrs Harold Landsgard Mrs Irene Ostlie Aara and Inga Larson present. Committees were appointed for Federated Club luncheon on April 7 and Pre Easter bake sale on April 11 detailing kitchen bake table cashiers lunch tables candy table and chairs. The devotion was led by Rev Gunsten.
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Priscilla Working Band
Harold Landsgard
Irene Ostlie
Aara
Inga Larson
Gunsten
Federated Club
Roy Tatro
Inga Largon
Louie Hovland
Martin' Nelson
Agnes Bilden
Catholic Ladies Meet at St Peters Rosary Society
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild of St Peter's Catholic church met at president Mrs Thos Cummings home with Mrs Herman Grieh assisting. Fifteen members attended and after a business session some sewed fancy work while others played five hundred. Refreshments were served at four. Next meeting will be at Mrs Dan Burke's on May 7. Also, Ivan Anderson and Gilbert Anderson visits noted and the Wickham boy suffered a broken wrist while cranking a car.
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Rosary Society
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Thos. Cummings
Herman Griehe
Dan Burke
Clermont Commercial Club to Entertain April 20
The Clermont Commercial Club invites the remaining local farmers to a 6:30 supper and meeting on Monday April 20 at the Clermont opera house. Invitations will be mailed and prompt RSVP requested. A good program awaits and members promise warm hospitality.
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Clermont Commercial Club
Clermont Opera House
Commercial Club
Fve
Man sought for steady weekly work with vehicle and farming knowledge
Local job ad requests a man for steady weekly work. Applicant must own a car, understand farming, and provide age and experience. Write to Box 164, Dept. 8962, Quincy, Illinois.
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Dept
Quincy, I
Dedicatory Service at West Clermont Lutheran Church
A special dedicatory service was held Sunday evening April 5 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The Priscilla Working Band bought two electric candelabrums installed on the altar, dedicated to the Glory of God and memory of Mrs. Gustav Gunsten. The program featured hymn singing, scripture, mixed quartet, readings, and a dedicatory sermon by Rev Strandford with songs by the High School Girls' Sextette and others. Mrs. Gunsten’s husband expressed thanks. benediction followed and refreshments were served.
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West Clermont Lutheran Church
Priscilla
S Mory
Adison
Gustav Gunsten
J. Strandford
St. Olaf
M.s. Martin Nelson
Elsie Lindgren
Clarence Johnson
Thelma Reiesson
Martin Nelson
John Larson
Strandford
Glesne
Decoran
Gunsten
Union Sunday School Program Bright Easter Morning
The Union Sunday School will present a short program on Easter Sunday at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Fred Cline serves as superintendent. Billy Martin, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin, is ill with pneumonia. A separate note explains the concept of quota and the entering limits to U S permanent residency. Forests and deserts feature paradoxical moisture and wildlife traits as discussed by Brenry Schmidt of Wooster Ohio in Collier's Weekly.
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Fred Bitten
Chicago
Clermont
Bilden
Union ‘Sunday School
Fred Cline
Billy Martin
Mrs. Herbert Martin
Brenry Schmidt
Wooster
Oh!o
Collier's Weekly
Chatter of Nature Poem Echoes Life’s Rural Chorus
The piece likens nature’s sounds to a drawing room’s chatter, comparing crickets larks cranes and geese to human conversation. It paints a tranquil scene where animal calls and farm noises blend into a subtle orchestra of countryside life.
Can't Be Done Says Uncle Eben on Proving Knowledge
A witty line from Uncle Eben derides the boastful man who claims superior knowledge. He warns that pride invites a fall when the moment of proof arrives, implying humility over certainty. The remark reflects a character-driven, humorous edge typical of the era.
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Eben
West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School Easter Program
The West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School will present an Easter program on Sunday April 12 at 7 80 o clock. The program includes opening song devotionals readings recitations exercises and songs led by Rev Gunston and various students such as Doris Landsgard Patsy Anderson Margaret Gilbert Lavon Schwinerus Delores Ward Doris Gilbert Barnebetta Olson and others with duets and a closing song.
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West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School
Gun
Augusta Mi
Cliss
Doris Landsgard
Leonard Lafstuen, Jr
Patsy Anderson
Voral
Doris Gilbert
Barnebetta Olson
Margaret Gilbert
Lavon Schwinerus
Delores Ward
Gunston
Tide Terms Erode as Tidal Waves Misused Coastwide
The article clarifies that tidal waves are misnamed when applied to large shoreward waves, noting they are rarely caused by tides. It explains the distinction between true tides and large waves resulting from other ocean or lake dynamics, urging precise terminology.
Invented Magic Lantern Legend Traced to Kircher
A claim circulates that Athanasius Kircher invented the magic lantern in 1646. The ancient device, often linked to magic and science, is attributed to the German Jesuit scholar and polymath in popular lore surrounding early projection.
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Athanasius Kircher
Easter church services and notices in Clermont area
Clermont Luth Church announces Good Friday and Easter services in Norwegian at 11 o clock. West Church hosts Holy Thursday and Easter services in English at 8 and 2 30 respectively, with Sunday school at 7 30. Om Society meets Thursday April 16 with hostesses listed. Highland Church invites worship on Easter Sunday at 2 30 PM.
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West Church
Sunichool
Om Society
Oscar Reierson
Hans Hanson
Theo. Kjosa
Marie Sehoiza
Highland Church
St Peters Church Holy Week Services Schedule
St Peters Church announces Holy Week liturgies from April 9 through April 12. Holy Thursday Mass at 8:30 am with Adoration all day and Holy Hour at 7:30 pm. Good Friday features Mass of the Presanctified at 7:16 pm and a 7:30 pm devotions. Holy Saturday includes Blessing of the Paschal Candle and Mass at 7:30 am with confessions 2–5 pm and 7–8 pm. Easter Sunday offers Sung Mass at 8:30 am and Said Mass at 10:30 am. Rev. Leo O Connell, Pastor.
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Leo O'Connell
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Peck’s Drug Store
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