Birthday Observances Highlight Local Celebrations
Mrs. Herman Lubke hosted a men’s bridge club birthday party at her home with three tables of cards and high score by J A Erickson. A Clermont park picnic honored Mrs. Gerald Gutcher with many gifts. Family dinners marked Mr. and Mrs. Louie Anderson and Julius Johnson birthdays. Groups gathered for meals at various farms including the Gilbert Anderson home. The report notes visitors from Clarksgrove, Castalia, Wadena, West Union, and Eldorado, plus plans for return in September to Fondulac college duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lubke
Bridge Club
Roscoe Pritchard
Helen Marie
Blanche Johnson
Wadena
Harry Johnson
West Union
Harold Johnson
Einar Barness
Eldorado
Gilbert Anderson
Julius Johnson
Herman Johnson
Ongemach
Chicago
Fred Maurer
Isabelle
Rosanna
Fayette
Brady Paulson
Joe
Ed Johnson
Dorf Opperud
Jessie Lottsgard
Mary Ann Nelson
Legion Auxiliary Elects Delegates and Plans Maynard Picnic
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. I C Jerdee’s home with hostesses Mrs. Gilbert Anderson and Mrs. Franz Appelman. Vice president Mrs. W J Nelson conducted due to the absence of the president. Mrs. Fred Cline elected delegate and Mrs. W J Nelson alternate to the state convention at Waterloo August 17 18 and 19. The joint county picnic with the American Legion at Maynard on August 14 was announced. Publicity and Radio were the month’s themes. an article by the publicity chairman was read. Refreshments were served after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
I. C. Jerdee
Gilbert Anderson
Franz Appelman
W. J. Nelson
Fred Cline
Waterloo
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Maynard
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Nell Sheehy leaves for Minneapolis to visit relatives. Clermont firemen enjoy a fish supper at Waukon Junction. Maxine Anderson of West Union visits her grandmother Mrs. Mary White. Karl Miller undergoes appendicitis surgery at Postville hospital. Ed Dugsta d and Clarice spend Sunday at Chester with relatives. Ruth Lansden and Lenore White return to Chicago after a week with the J. E. White home. Jean Munshower returns to Rockford after visiting a friend, Lucille Lubke. Kathryn and Calvin Bemiss of West Union spend a few days in the Albert Halver on home. Jape Weaver and Eugene Schrader visit the Henry Schweinurus home in Castalia. Ed Barnes, John and Iva Jean, and Fred Lawson spend Sunday at Waukon Junction. Frank Hammer of Cedar Falls visits with his daughter in Postville. Mary Washburn spends a week with the Paul Wells home at Osteredock and visits Gladys Christopherson. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson attend a Legion picnic in Maynard. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Boone visit the Pringle family. Louie Olson and family visit relatives in Phillips, Wisconsin. Viola Koland visits Cedar Rapids, then travels to Chicago City to visit Tom Koland. J A Schroeder hosts a family dinner at Post Hill8 in honor of Mae Schultz. Elizabeth Priest, recently in Masonville, visits her parents before moving to Lycurgas near Waukon. Irene Rafferty and Loretta Rafferty, plus Frank Shaw, visit Ella Rafferty. they tour Prairie du Chien. Loretta returns to Cedar Falls, Irene remains until fall school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Sheehy
Minneapolis
Minn
Clermont
Waukon Junction
Maxine Anderson
West Union
Mary White
Karl Miller
Postville Hospital
Ed Dugstacd
Clarice
Chester
Ruth Lansden
Lenore White
Chicago
J. E. White
Jean Munshower
Rockford
Lucille Lubke
Kathryn
Calvin Bemiss
Albert Halveron
Jape Weaver
Eugene Schrad
Castalia
Henry Schweinerus
Ed Barnes
John
Iva Jean
Fred Lawson
Postville
Frank Hammer
Cedar Falls
C. J. Peck
Mary Washburn
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Gladys Christopherson
Frey testifies many CIO leaders linked to Communists
Washington report shows John P. Frey head of the Metal Trades Depart ment of the AFL telling the House Committee investigating Un American activities that many prominent CIO labor leaders are members of the Communist Party. He hands photostatic copies of Communist membership cards to Chairman Dies with Rep. Martin Dies and Rep. Joe Starnes observing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John P. Frey
American Federation of Labor
House
Commercial Club Plans Fall Community Picnic
Twenty six members attended the Commercial club meeting at Gerner's cafe on Monday evening. A big fall picnic is planned with Len Simek naming a general committee for the event. A special meeting was announced for Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Gerner’s Cafe
Len Simek
Death of Emil Larson and local social notes
Emil Larson died Sunday at his daughter's home after months of illness. Funeral at West Clermont Lutheran church led by Rev. E. E. Ramsey. life sketch to follow next week. The column also records visits and events: Verla Gunderson and Marjorie Scheel in Oelwein. Elmer and Mrs. Sanders visiting Albert Christianson. Castalia residents vacationing with Arthel Meyer. various family and friend visits across Ossian, Gunder, Minnepolis area. Fr. Leo O Connell and Pat O Connell planning a west trip. Legion Auxiliary delegate Fred Cline attending state convention in Waterloo. trips to Cedar Rapids. several family gatherings and a San Diego wedding where Miss Carr served as bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Larson
Arthur Loftsgard
West Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
Verla Gunderson
Marjorie Scheel
Oelwein
Elmer Sanders
Postville
Albert Christianson
Gwendolyn Schultz
Virginia Peckham
Castalia
Arthel Meyer
I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Bertha Frisbie
Emma Gunderson
Gunder
Hans Larson
Geo. Larson
Kathryn
Ann
Elizabeth Priest
Anson Priest
Jacob Sand
Ossian
Oliver Sand
Minneapolis
Minn
Leah Debandahl
Vernon Meyer
Palmer Nesvick and Lewis
Mankato
Louis Nesvick
Missouri
Helena Gassner
Clotilda
Mary Seager
St. Louis
Brady Paulson
George Rounds
James
Leon Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Etta
Irene Opperud
Dorf Opperud
Herman Johnson
June
Bradley
Mrs. Carr
Daughter
W. P. Gardner
Suzanna Gardner
Pomona
Maryon
Jackie
Glen Conley
Santa Monica
Miss Carr
Helen Eastman
Sheldon Brockett
San Diego
Local social notes and bridge results from Anson area
Mrs. Will Evans and Margaret Mc Greevey were overnight guests in the Anson Priest home. The Contract bridge club met at Mrs. I. C. Jerdee's home. Mrs. Dan Burke led high score with Mrs. Jerdee second. Several guests from Postville, Lawler, West Union and Elgin visited during the week. A group returned from a ten day trip to Niagara Falls and eastern spots. A picnic supper was enjoyed at the city park by residents and visitors from Weingarten, St. Louis, Volga City, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Evans
Margaret McGreevey
Anson Priest
Contract Bridge Club
I. C. Jerdee
Dan Burke
Donna Walters
Postville
August Scheel
Lawler
Frieda Miller
West Union
Herman Scheel
Elgin
Albert Scheel
Len Simek
Mary Grover
Irene Erickson
Louise Miller
Chrystal
Niagara Falls
East
Joseph Gassner
Weingarten
Mary Seager
Helena Gassner
Clotilde
St. Louis
Frank Rounds
Volga City
Frank Fay
Burkhart Reigal
Brady Paulson
City Park
New Books Added to Town Library Shelves
The town library added numerous new titles this past week across adults and children sections. Notable authors include Yutang, Norris, Rawlings, and O’Brien, with works from Sandoz, Beard, and Balden as well as classic tales like Silvers to the Rescue and Toby Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Curry
Eve Curry
Linn Yutang
Bristow
Joseph Lawrence
Nordhoff & Hall
Kathleen Norris
Siogum House
Sandoz
Rawlings
Turnbull
Carnegie
Denton
Barrows
Baskerville
Beard
Silver
Olcott
James Abbott
O'Brien
Treasure Belden Place
Cavanaugh
Stoddard
Toby Tyler
Otis
Julia Robinson Abigale
Joint Piano Recital Draws Clermont and Postville Pupils
A joint piano recital by Junior MacDowell clubs of Clermont and Postville occurred at Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Jorgenson’s home with instructor Mrs. Jorgenson as counselor. Students from Clermont included Joyce Amundson Elsie Marie Jerdee Lavon Swenson and from Postville Doroth y Kerr Lorna Dawn Luhman Margaret Humphry Charles Hoth Virginia Marston Darlene Ruckdaschel Virginia Letchford Shirley Olson Marjorie Kerr Edgar Nelson Hal Roberts William Palmer Arlene Amundsen Frances Ann Williams Cressa Beryl Luhman Opal Larson Elizabeth Ann Douglass Marian Casten Jean Douglass Ruth Thoma and Betty Jean Kneeskern. Others noted visiting or ill in the community include Mrs Merle Lange Castalia Mrs Edna Pringle and Norma West Union visitors, and health updates on Evelyn Barnes after brain tumor surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDowell
Clermont and
Postville
G. E. Jorgenson
Jorgenson
Anna Larrabee
Joyce Amundson
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Lavon Swenson
Clermont
Dorothy Kerr
Lorna Dawn Luhman
Margaret Humphry
Charles Hoth
Virginia Marston
Darlene Ruckdaschel
Virginia Letchford
Shirley Olson
Marjorie Kerr
Edgar Nelson
Hal Roberts
William Palmer
Arlene Amundsen
Frances Ann Williams
Cressa Beryl Luhman
Opal Larson
Elizabeth Ann Douglass
Marian Casten
Jean Douglass
Ruth Thoma
Betty Jean Kneeskern
Flying robots to replace private fliers in weather readings
First Officer T. R. Cockroft explains a radio meteorograph to Hostess Roberta Sturgiss and Caltech scientist L. E. Wood. The device sends weather signals from ground to stratosphere and is adopted by the Federal Weather Bureau. D. M. Little, chief aerologist, says the balloon meteorograph will replace private contract fliers who previously went aloft daily at airports for temperature, pressure, and humidity readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Cockroft
Roberta Sturgiss
L. E. Wood
Caltech
Federal Weather Bureau
D. M. Little
Ferebee’s 144-hole golf marathon wins bet at Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields, Alabama, broker J. Smith Ferebee played 144 holes in a day for a $30,000 Virginia plantation and cash bets. A nightfall photo shows two in focus images from a double exposure, captured without posed framing. The feat and image are described as rare and lasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia Fields
J. Smith Ferebee
Virginia
Number Two
Ferebee
The Singing Church Announcements August 21
The service details for the Clermont Luth Church list Worship at West Clermont at 9 15 a m East Clermont 11 a m and Highland 11 a m Communion at Highland 11 a m Sunday school at East Clermont 9 45 a m and Highland 9 45 a m West Clermont choir meets Friday at 730 p m Highland Mission Society Friday Aug 19 at Mrs Pagan's home East Clermont Luther League meets at 8 p m Pastor E E Ramsey notes the Tenth Sunday after Trinity with Epistle I Cor 12 2 11 and Gospel Luke 19 41 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont Church
Highland Church
East Clermont
Highland Mission Society
Pagan
Union Guild Meeting At Mrs Dugstad’s Home
Mrs Ed Dugstad hosted a Union Guild gathering last Wednesday with thirteen members present. In the absence of President Mrs L L Carr, Mrs Dugstad led the program which began with the hymn Ile Leadeth Me. Mrs J C Halverson gave the Romans and Philemon lesson. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Union Guild
Funeral Notice for Harry Arrett in Austin Minnesota
Mrs Orlando Kittleson Mr O C Peterson Gladys Sadie Mrs William Sullivan and Mrs Mary Adson attended the funeral held Friday in Austin Minnesota. Harry Arrett the son of Mr and Mrs George Arrett was killed in an auto accident last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Kittleson
O. C. Peterson
Gladys
Sadie
William Sullivan
Mary Adson
Harry Arrett
Austin
Minn
Harry
George Arrett
St Peter's Church Services Set for Aug 21 at 7:45 AM
St Peter's Church will hold services at St Peter's Catholic church on Sunday August 21 at 7 45 a m conducted by Fr Hogan from Postville during Fr Leo O Connell's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Fr. Hogan
Postville
Leo O'Connell
Clermont Calendar and Social Notes
Clermont Calendar lists events August 18 through 20 at Clermont Lodge A M Shriners with Thursday lodge meeting Friday band rehearsal and Saturday band concert. Social notes record Mrs Joseph Larson visiting Mrs Albert Halver son Monday and Mr and Mrs B W Kugler and Mr and Mrs Marvin Daies visiting Dr L C Jer dees cabin at Switzersippi park Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge
A. FL
A.M
Joseph Larson
Albert Halverson
B. W. Kugler
Belwein
Marvin Daies
Lc, Jerdee
Switzersippi Park
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W. R. Blake
Bay View
Mich
Lolita Blake
Little Theatre of
Canada
Avalon
Better Pictures
Iowa
Maurine O'Sullivan
M. Rooney
Kiss
Cupid
Wayne Morris
June Travis
the Kid
Buck Jones
Ruth Coleman
Ginger Rogers
James Stewart
Prof
B. Montgomery
Virginia Bruce
Legion Auxiliary Meets
Masonville
Lycurgas
T. B. O'Toole
Waukon
Irene Rafferty
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Loretta Rafferty
Irene
Merle Lange
Ed Delaney
Edna Pringle
Norma
Frank Pringle
Dan Schoonmaker
Mary Louise
Cresco
George Giblin
Iowa Highway Commission
Walter Vinton
Ole C. Peterson
Charles Peterson
Owatonna
Evelyn Barnes
Iowa City
D. J. Fiyem
Clermont Luth
Entertains Union Guild
Arrett
St. Peter’s Church
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
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