Vera Mae Olson Dies After Illness at 16
Vera Mae Olson died this morning after diabetes led to coma following insulin treatment. Born May 9, 1920, she was a senior at Clermont High School and oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Olson. Survived by mother, three brothers, five sisters, and many relatives. Funeral held at East Clermont Lutheran Church with school officials, choir, and classmates in attendance. Card of Thanks thanks neighbors and church community. lutefisk and fried chicken supper announced at Stavanger Stone Church December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mae Olson
E. M. Olson
Bertha Jane
Mervin
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Rev. G. Gunston
Lenhart
Clerston H Mgh
Vera Mae
Hulda Berg
Genevieve Anderson
Gunston
E.M. Olson
Richard Olson
Ames Olson
Modern women lose fat safely with Kruschen salts
Advertising touts Kruschen Salts as a health tonic for women promising fat loss in four weeks, clearer skin, and higher energy. It urges a morning half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast, reduced pastries and fatty foods, and claims a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes vitality and youthful appearance as outcomes.
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Gein
Ineas
Cruecion
Cost of Tuberculosis in Iowa Tops Millions Annually
A state survey estimates Iowa spends about 3.125 million dollars yearly on tuberculosis medical care and lost wages for roughly 5,900 patients. Average illness lasts five and a half years, with costs rising or falling based on time to diagnosis. Early detection drastically reduces total costs, guiding anti tuberculosis campaigns funded by Christmas seal sales across 99 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa Nowill O
Navy
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
West Clermont Luther League Program and Community Notes
The West Clermont Luther League hosts a Sunday program at 7 30 PM with song, scripture, readings, talks, a sermonette, and closing prayers led by Rev Gunster and Frances Reading and Thelma Christianson. Also notes social visits and family gatherings as many local residents and guests attend Thanksgiving events and move between farms and homes in the area.
Foreclosure Notice in Fayette County Court Case
Elgin State Bank seeks personal and mortgage foreclosure on Mabel Knudson and Edna Pribyl for real estate in Clermont Fayette County. The action requests first lien on the property and a writ of possession after redemption, with 1937 dates and reminders of appearance deadlines. Local social notes follow with greetings and visits in Decorah and Luana.
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Elgin State Bank of
Elgin
Iowa
Mabel C. Knudson
Edna M. Pribyl
Alfred Wenger
Lloyd Ostlie
Fayette County
Edna M. Fribyl
District Court of
Clermont
Cuid Mabel Knudson
46Th
General Assembly
State of
Towa
West Union
Business and Professional Women's Club Installation Meeting
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs. Louise Miller's home with Marion Anderson assisting. Twenty four members attended as officers were installed for the year: Geneva Wells president Len Simek vice president Alfred Baechler secretary Carlton Peck assistant secretary. Committees were named and three guests attended. The Christmas party is set for Dec 17 at Mrs Len Simek's home. Bridge after adjournment produced prizes for Thelma Christianson and Mrs Wm Crowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Louise Miller
Marion Anderson
Geneva Wells
Len Simek
Alfred Baechler
Carlton Peck
Evelyn Dugstad
Wm. Crowe
Thelma Christianson
Elizabeth Priest
R. Schupanitz
Hazel Schrader
Clifton Pringle
H. A. Lubke
Gladys Peterson
Len. Simek
Clermont Study Club holds luncheon and book review
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. E. L. Crowe's home for a 1 PM luncheon on Tuesday December 1 with Mrs. L. L. Carr assisting. Members discussed Italy. Carlton Peck reviewed Far Minian Side Show by Arelie Posse Brazgova. The club bought 49 towels made by the blind and collected for an Ottumwa orphan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
E. L. Crowe
L. L. Carr
Roll Tall
Italy
Carlton Peck
Arelie Posse Brazgova
Ottumwa
Clermont Calendar and Local Social Notes
Clermont calendar lists church and civic events for December including Rosary Society Altar Guild meeting Thursday, town council Monday, American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday, Union Church Guild Wednesday, and Catholic Ladies Bazaar Saturday. Notes guests and moves of several families, Thanksgiving visits, and residents welcomed to Clermont.
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Rosary Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Union Church Guild
Entertain at Bridge Luncheon in Christmas Decor
Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Louie Olson hosted a 1 pm bridge luncheon at the former’s home on Saturday November 28. Christmas decorations set a festive mood. Prizes went to Mrs. E. M. Hoag of Elgin, Mrs. W. A. Kneeland of Postville, and Mrs. Franz Appelman. Guests included Mrs. Cox of Toledo and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Louie Olson
Bridge
E. M. Hoag
Elgin
W. A. Kneeland
Postville
Franz Appelman
Cox
Toledo
Corsepius
W. R. Blake
J.C. Jerdee
R. V. Brandt
H. B. Greenley
Marguerite Rogers
E. L. Crowe
J. C. Halverson
Russell Gruver
Anna Larrabee
Jay White
van Buren Appelman
L. H. Appelman
B. A. Lenhart
Andine Vasby
Norene Boley
H. A. Lubke
Carlton Peck
Gordon Junker
Clarence Gruver
Waterville
Postiville
Buy Christmas Seals for Clermont Tuberculosis Fight
Community members urged to affix Christmas seals to all outgoing mail and packages, avoiding front-side placement. The note stresses proper placement and broad support, with residents from Clermont, including Oscar Larson family and Bertha Frisbie, hosting gatherings and Thanksgiving visits across several area households.
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Clermont
Clermont Luth Church December Services and Meetings
Clermont Luth Church East holds English services at 11 a m on Sunday December 6 with a business meeting of the congregation at 10 a m on Monday December 7. West Church in town offers Norwegian services at 2 50 p m December 6 and Luther League at 7 30 p m December 8 for the annual congregational meeting at 10 a m. Priscilla Working Band annual meeting on December 9 hosted by Mrs Tom Wanson Mrs Jesse Olson Mrs L N Olson Mrs Otto Larson and Mrs Harry Yaualin. Highland Church Mission Society meets December 10 at Mrs Oliver Torkelson’s home in Elgin with hostesses Mrs Oliver Torkelson Mrs Llarence Torkelson and Mrs Carl Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Schrader and Sons
John Schrader
Farmersburg
Schrader
Fayette
Elgin-Clermont Road
G. E. Dibble
Clermont
Harry Johnson
Steamboat Rock
East
West Church
Luther League
Priscilla Working Band
Tom Wanson
Jesse Olson
L. T. N. Olson
Otto Larson
Harry Yaualin
Highland Church— the
Mission Society
Oliver Torkelson
Elgin
Llarence Torkelson
Carl Torkelson
Clermont Union Church Service and Guild Meeting
The Clermont Union Church service led by J J Snyder at 7 30 p m features Mrs Wm Nelson as pianist The Ladies Guild plans an entertainment at Mrs L OL Carr home on Wednesday afternoon December 9 with election of officers to be held at this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Ladies’ Guild
L. OL. Carr
Mrs. Horan to Have Closing Sale at Clermont Farm
Mrs Catherine Honan who lives five miles north of Clermont plans to quit farming and will hold a closing sale at her farm on Friday December 11 The Enterprise carries her sale advertisement and urges buyers to read it as she offers excellent stock Also mentions holiday visits by Eileen and Buddy Aanes and a trip by Dre and Mrs L L Garr with Lavanda to Hillsboro Iowa City and Dan Kloster home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Honan
Clermont
Enterprise
Eileen Aanes
Lynxville
Buddy Aanes
Minneapolis, Minn
Dan Kloster
Buddy
Eileen
Dre
L. L. Garr
Iowa City
Lavanda
Hillsboro
Frank Taylor
Castalia
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Stavanger
Ossian
West L. L. Program
West Clermont Luther League
Rev. Gunster
Song
Voral Solond
Christiansonohn Larson Frances
Reading
Arlene Larson
Thelma
Elsie Lindgren
Martin Nelson
Clemens Loftsierd
L. M. Aanes
Harry Yauslin
Roy Swenson
Floyd Bigler
Mellien Loftergard
Virgil Anderson
Dysart
Las
H. L. Gordon
Jean
Des Moines
Dan McGreevy
Tom Hanson
Harry Vauslin
Herschel
Vergil Rolfs
Eva Olson
Kenneth Smith
Wauthena
Kan
A. R. Rolfe
Joseph Leehy
Columbia College
Dubuque
Harold Olson
Wedimer
Decorah
E. C. Olson
Kathryn Ann Larson
A. J. Priest
Anno Lindroth
Spencer
Wesley Miller
Lindroth
Luana
Business
Earl Sirpless
Minneapolis
Minn
Gilbert Ostlie
Alma Anderson
Gerhard Halverson
Wm. B. Miller
Ole C. Peterson
Nels Kloster
Cornelius
Oscar Larson
Iamily
Bertha Frisbie
Gunderson Bros
W. T. Wettleson
Walter Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Alice Sullivan
Mr. Tegmeier
Dunlap
Lester
Mrs. Follen
Katherine
Volga
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
T. B
Catherine Horan
J. W. Thiele
Farmers’ Sayings Bank
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