Free Boxing Carnival at Clermont Picnic
Arrangements completed for a free boxing carnival at the Clermont Dairy Day picnic on Saturday evening, August 12, featuring eleven rounds. The program opens with a three round bout between local boys Red Gilbert and Doyle Bennett, followed by four rounds with Marvin Peek of Cedar Rapids and Tex Pancho, the 135 pound Mexican flash, then four more rounds in a wind-up by Jack Wilson of Davenport and George Miller of Iowa City. Referee Alex Fidler of Cedar Rapids is noted as a top official.
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Red” Gilbert
Doyle Bennett
Marvin Peek
Cedar Rapids
Tex Pancho
Flash
Jack Wilson
Davenport
George Miller
Iowa City
Peek
Pancho
Wilson
Miller
Alex Fidler
Cendrr Rapids
America
Annual Clermont Sheehan Unit report 1938 39
The Clermont Sheehan Unit reports meeting its cash goals including a $1 per contribution for rehabilitation and the Harriet Hoffman educational fund. It supported Iowa Legion efforts, educated the public on Armistice and National Defense, placed wreaths, and conducted school programs, essay prizes, and youth activities. It funded flags for schools, poppy drives raising $38.71 with 300 sold, and conducted memorials and community outreach, while noting unfinished quota for a population of 600.
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Clermont Sheehan
Harriet Hoffman Educational Fund
Iowa Legion Sire
Nation Defense
Independence
Minneapolis
Ten Children Four Sets of Twins in Texas Family
A CFI photograph in Echo shows J. L. Stidham and his wife with eight children, eight of them twins. The image lists Adrian and Alvin born April 4, 1939, Henry Lee and Emiline born February 24, 1936, Clarence born December 22, 1933, Lloyd and Floyd born June 18, 1933, Johnnie Ray and Bonnie May born July 15, 1928, and James L. born September 4, 1926, noting twins in the Stidham family.
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Troup
Texas
FR. A. Roddy
J. L. Stidham
Mrs. Stidham
Adrian
Alvin
Henry Lee
Emiline
Clarence
Lloyd
Floyd
Johnnie Ray
Bonnie May
James L
Cordwood Measurement Method From Old Guide
A cordwood calculation explains how to determine cords by multiplying length, width, and height, then dividing the product by 128. This method yields the volume in cords.
Extreme Temperature Gap Reported in Alaska Flight
A report notes a ground temperature of 28 degrees below zero in Fairbanks while air temperature at 46,260 feet altitude reaches 74 degrees above zero, illustrating extreme vertical temperature variance.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
First Chinese Emperor Credited With Bread Making
The emperor Ching-Nuong, ruler of China around 2000 B C, is claimed to be the first to teach his people to bake bread from a mix of wheat, rice, and wine.
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Ching-Nuong
China
Local Families Host Dinners and Celebrate Baptism in Ossian and Albert City
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson entertained Dr L L Carr at dinner Saturday. Helen Kay infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Henderson was baptized at the Ossian church. Eunice Johnson and Dr O G Glesne were wed Thursday at Albert City Lutheran church and will reside in Monona where he has practiced medicine for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G. E. Jorgenson
Dr. L. L. Carr
Helen Kay
James Henderson
Ossian
Eunice Johnson
C A. Johnson
Albert City
O. G. Glesne
Nels Glesne
Elkader
Monona
First Y W C A organized in Boston in 1860
The first Young Women's Christian Association in the United States was formed in Boston in 1860, marking the origin of a nationwide movement for women's social and moral uplift. This historic milestone highlights early organized efforts within the Christian community.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
United States
Boston
Dunes 60 Feet High at White Sands Monuments NM
Sand dunes rise to sixty feet at White Sands National Monuments in New Mexico. Local residents sent tributes to distant peoples and visitors, with gatherings and travels noted among families and friends in Luana St. Ansgar and Cedar Rapids areas.
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White Sands National Monuments
New Mexico
John Young Brown Seeks Kentucky Governor Nomination
James K. Riley reports CIO lawyer John Young Brown seeks the Democratic nomination for Kentucky governor to oppose Lt. Gov Keen Johnson in the August 5 primary. The race may reflect John L. Lewis attacks on Vice President Garner last week and their political repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Riley
John Young Brown
CIO
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Keen Johnson
John L. Lewis
Garner
Tanker Rescues 209 Survivors Near Yokohama
A dramatic photo shows boatloads of survivors from the fated Bokuyo Maru being rescued mid Pacific by the tanker SS Associated of the Associated Oil Company. The freighter burned and sank about 1,125 miles east of Yokohama, with 209 rescued aboard the assisting vessel.
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Yokohama
Associated
Associated Oil Company
Birthday Picnic Honors Gunderson Family Members
A birthday picnic at Gunderson Bros. home honored Andrew and John Gunderson. Attendees included Edwin Olson and family of Maynard, Harry Stolle and family of West Union, Earl L. Simpson and family of Mr. Vernon, Obert Bremness of Decorah, Oscar R. Larson and Harvey and Mildred, Bernell Larson, Marcella Schwienerus, Lillian Glesne of Cincinnati, Lois Swenson of Postville, Alma Ostlie of Clermont, Kenneth Joyce of Hawkeye, Melvin Helgerson and family, Bertha Frisbie, Milton Helgerson and Millard.
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Gunderson Bros
Andrew
John Gunderson
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Harry Stolle
West Union
Earl L. Simpson
Vernon
Obert Bremness
Decorah
Oscar R. Larson
Harvey
Mildred
Bernell Larson
Marcella Schweinerus
Lillian Glesne
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tille Swenson
Lois
Postville
Alma Ostlie
Clermont
Kenneth Joyce
Hawkeye
Melvin Helgerson
Bertha Frisbie
Milton Helgerson
Millard
Social visits and dinners dot weekend in area towns
A long list of visitors and hosts fills a Sunday schedule with meals and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson and others from Oelwein spent time in the Wells home. numerous families from West Union Ossian Decorah and nearby places joined meals and celebrations, including birthday observances and travels to lakes and a fair.
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A. D. Ferguson
West Union
Dan Carpenter
Harlan Stee
Castalia
Hazel Tatro
Clarence Tatro
Elaine
Waterloo
Fred Talley
John Peterson
Oelwein
Josephine Wells
Merle Moen
Irene Erickson
Anna Stee
Phyllis Gress
John Moen
Margaret Moen
Andy Grimes
Fred Cline
Frank Shaw
Pocahontas
Loretta Rafferty
W. J. Rafferty
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Sees Ten Guests and News
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society held its regular meeting at Mrs. Henry Olson's home with 17 members and seven guests present. The group announced a year’s Catholic Digest subscription for the library, appointed librarians for September and October, and planned a forthcoming dinner. Mrs. W. J. Nelson presented a paper on Vacation for Mother and led two observation contests. Refreshments followed.
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Clermont Ladies' Aid Society
Henry Olson
Theodore Guritz
Martin Nelson
Catholic Digest
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Arnold Stumme
Harold Landsgard
W. J. Nelson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postponed
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting set for August 8 is postponed to the Tuesday of the following week due to the president Mrs. Louie Olson attending the state convention in Burlington. Local social notes mention visits by the Kneeland family, Elsie Cornelley’s operation in California, and several family gatherings in Volga City and Cedar Rapids.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Louie Olson
Burlington
Fred Cline
Laird
R.S. Henderson
Ammazette
B.C. Gruver
Jennie’ Pryne
Cedar Rapids
A. G. Gruver
Long Beach
Calif
Archie
Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Lutheran churches schedule Sunday services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m East Clermont Norse at 11 a m and Highland at 2 30 p m Rev E E Ramsey pastor to lead Divine services and the East Clermont Luther League meets at 7 30 p m.
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West Clermont Church
East Clermont Church
Norse
Highland Church
East Clermont
Clermont Calendar Highlights From August Events
The August calendar lists St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday the 3rd, town council on Monday the 7th, American Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday, Union church Guild on Wednesday, with Dairy Day and Farmers' Picnic set for Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th.
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St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Altar Guild
American Legion Auxiliary
Union Church Guild
Church services set at Clermont next Sunday
The Rev. Charles F. Edwards of Decorah will conduct services at the Church of Our Saviour in Clermont next Sunday afternoon August 6 at 3 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all who would like to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Edwards
Decorah
Church of Our Saviour
Clermont
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R. S. Henderson
Signy Hanson
Amy Gilbertson
Hans Hanson
W. R. Blake
Manchester
Frank Barne
Rose Mathis
Blanche Shaffer
Beryl Boleyn
Fayette
Mrs. Shaffer
Mathis
Des Moines
Xai Eee
Love Brothers
W. T. Vinton
The
Green Bay Lumber Co
Sumner
Wayne DeTuncy
Minneapolis, Minn
Carl Halverson
L. L. Carr
Ole Christianson
Albert Christianson
Robert Sperry
Cornelius Olson
J. E. Landsgard
Henry Christianson
Marion Church
Grover
Bonnie
Sharlene
Dwight
Elgin
Willis Gress
Mrs. Amdahl
Rigsdag
Denmark
Gene Gruver
Russell Gruver Af Faylette
Walter Vinton
Sheron Kay
Waucoma
D. J. Flynn
A. T. Marron
England
Lyledene Engelhart of
Luana
Mrs
Hazel Schrader
E. M. Hoag
Helen
St. Ansgar
Gordon Junker
Glidden
Mrs. Junker
Rey
Rudy
James Brorby
R. V. Brandt
Marion Lind
Frank Pringle
J. A. Erickson
Norman
J. M. Brorby
Mid Pacific
Sarah
Sophie Groth
Edgar Kimball
Emma Gunderson
Nels Kloster
Juline Savold
Fargo, N. D
Dan Kloster
Melvin Anderson
Ole Anfinson
Thomas Hauge
Near
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lou
Franz Appelman
J. B. Shipton
Franklin Gison
Hazel Johnson
Donna
Osterdock
Paul Wells
Mrs. Wells
Mrs. Mary Washburn
Vernon Meyer
Mankato
Minniatz
Palmer Nesvick
Larry Walters
Arthel
Gordon
Fargo
N. D
Lakes
Minnesota
Dr. A. A. Aanes
Red Wing
Minn
A. J. Barnes
Thomas Osmundson
Ardis
Clarence Peterson
B. A. Berentson
Jens Nieman
Cedar Falls
Helen Osmundson
Clifford Osmundson
Elmer Osmundson
Phyllis
Joanne
Lars Osmundson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Legion Auxiliary
Alfred Wenger
Isabelle
John Follen
Ronald Moore
Baby
Lester Wenger
Volga City
Volga Park
Harry Yaus Jin
Wilkes Williams
Henry C.miller
Theodore Resser
Marielle
Ressler
University of Iowa
Marjorie Olson
International Honor Society For
Miss Olson
Clermont High School
L. T
Lutheran Church
Len Simek
West Bend
Thelma Christianson
Clinton
Gunder
Herman Johnson
June
Mr. Rugemach
Chicago
Thomas Cummings
F. H. Owens
Thomas Sheehan
Hopkins
Sinclair Gas
Cline
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Iowa
J. Weismuller, Maur. O'Sullivan
Tarzan
Dick Powell
Gale Page
Zasu Pitts
Ann Sheridan
New York
Fred MacMurray
Irene Dunne
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