Nils Holt Obituary From East Clermont Community
Nils Holt son of Erick and Margaretha Holt born in Clayton county on Navy 27 1867 died on his birthday anniversary November 27 1941 at age seventy four after two years of poor health and a brief final illness. He was baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran Church educated in Grand Meadow rural schools last of four brothers with two brothers Emil Holt and John Erickson interred in East Clermont cemetery. Survived by two sisters in law four nieces and one nephew. Funeral service held at East Clermont Church conducted by Rev E E Ramsey with several distant relatives in attendance. Burial followed in East Clermont Cemetery. The Holt family extends thanks to those who offered sympathy and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nils Holt
Erick
Margaretha Anderson Holt
Clayton County
Navy
East Clermont
Martin Anderson
Albert Lea
Minn
Holt
Laura Holt
Postville
Ming Anderson
Ella
John Sampson
Clermont
Alma
Alfred Madson
Hartland
Agnes
Immanuel Larson
Margaret
Paul Cooley
Waterloo
Ernest Holt
East Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
Adlerika Admanil Ad Its Effect On Gas Relief Ad
An Iowa druggist advertises Adlerika for quick relief from bloating gas sour stomach and delayed bowel action. The copy highlights a testimonial from H B Mich and invites readers to purchase Adlerika from L M Crowe a Clermont Iowa druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B.mich
L. M. Crowe
Clermont
Iowa
Clermont School News Fifth and Sixth Grades Highlights
Fifth and sixth graders participated in Thanksgiving themed drama and art. Students studied southern and central states, Australia, and New Zealand while enjoying music and science activities. Declamatory contest results and a court trial in government class are noted, with a minor lab injury reported.
Clermonts new concrete arch bridge progresses rapidly
Bridge work at Clermont advances with the west foundation poured and east foundation underway. Arch form supports near completion and future work expected to improve spectator view. Also notes Mrs Barbara Berg's trip to Peterson Minnesota for an indefinite visit with relatives and Thanksgiving at Wellman with the Bell family marking the couple's 40th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Berg
Peterson, Minn
Henry Wilson
James McSweeney
Robert
Kathleen
Randalia
Alfred Miller
Clem Kneeland
Theo
C. Ressler
Carol
Wellman
George Bell
Mrs. Ressler
Rail wage talks ne ar strike deadline in Washington
In Washington last week railway reps discussed problems with a looming strike deadline. Frank L Mulholland C M Hay and J Carter Fort appeared with W L Morse as head mediator warning that new disturbances could occur unless wage demands from the unions are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank L. Mulholland
Toledo
Ohio
W. L. Morse
Roosevelt
Emergency Mediation Board
C. M. Hay
St. Louis
J. Carter Fort
Brotherhoods
Mediation Board
Clermont Study Club Meets for Luncheon and Program
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday at 1 pm for a luncheon at Mrs. R V Brandt’s home with Mrs. Dan Burke assisting. Mrs. J C Halverson reviewed In New Brunswick We'll Find It by Lowell Thomas and Rex Barton. A collection will be sent to Ottumwa Orphanage for Christmas. The president Mrs Fred Cline named Mrs John Shipton, Mrs Herman Lubke and Mrs T C Ressler to arrange the Vesper service at Union Church on Dec 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
R. V. Brandt
Dan Burke
J. C. Halverson
New Brunswick
Lowell Thomas
Rex Barton
Ottumwa
Fred Cline
John Shipton
Herman Lubke
T. C. Ressler
Union Church
Local Red Cross completes Thanksgiving drive report
Thanksgiving dated report shows Red Cross membership at 107 with a few cash donations. Production chief Louie Olson lists completed items including five girls dresses, six women’s dresses, and six layettes. Auxiliary members and guilds knitted scarves beanies and shawls, with many volunteers named. Community members attended funerals and shared Thanksgiving gatherings across Volga and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
Dan Burke
Louie Olson
Red Cross Production
Mesdames
Grace Cooley
Mary Tatro
Fay Harris
Rulger Paulson
Theodore Loftsgard
Altar Guild
Mae Carlin
B. Reigel
Frank Leehy
Ella Rafferty
Norbert Gerner
Geo. Larson
American Legion Auxiliary
Union Church Guild
Gus Hackmann
Martin Nelson
Fred Cline
R. V. Brandt
I. ©. Jerdee
H. B. Greenley
Rulge
Alma Anderson
Jim Sullivan
J. C. Halverson
West Clermont Luther League Meeting and Activities
Regular meeting held at the church parlors on Sunday November 30 with topic He Must Increase and I must Decrease. Speakers were Patricia Anderson Doris Gilbert Floy Miller and Veryle Paulson. A quartet sung Take Time to be Holy and Give of Your Best to the Master. A solo Life's Weaving was sung by Lois Schweinerus. A poem was read by Augusta Miller. Friday November 28 local Luther League hosted members from West Union Ossian and Hast Clermont. About fifty attended games contests and visiting with a lunch served. The League has begun work on a Christmas play with all members to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Lois Schweinerus
Augusta Miller
Luther League
League
West Union
Ossian
Hast Clermont
West Clermont League
Fight Tuberculosis Campaign Opens In Clermont
Mrs. R G Schupanitza purchases first 1941 Christmas seats as Clermont residents urged to act quickly. The anti tuberculosis drive asks children to wear a double barred cross emblem sold this week in schools to help fight a children's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
R G. Schupanitz
Clermont Calendar December Activities Schedule
Thursday December 4 Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Friday December 5 Basketball with Alpha at home. Monday December 8 American Legion. Tuesday December Legion Auxiliary Contract Bridge club Woodland Progressive club. Wednesday December 10 Union Church Guild.
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Rosary Society
Altar Guild
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Progressive Club
Union Church Guild
Social visits and Thanksgiving gatherings across Iowa towns
Norman Amundson returned to duties in Ames after a weekend visit. Mrs. Orlando Kittleson visited the Elmer Van Gordon home in Waukon. Lucille Lubke Oelwein Lalita Blake Dysart Janet Olson Bud Schrader Fayette spent the weekend at their homes. Dinner guests in Decorah included Hans Hanson Bernard Hanson Alvin Engel and Gilbert Anderson. Visitors in West Union included Carl Sehori. Afternoon drives sent ladies to Elgin. Cedar Rapids residents Robert Sperry and Robert Francis plus Bertha Frisbie joined Ole Christianson for Sunday supper. Thanksgiving dinner guests in Len Simek home included Fred Clark Independence Keith Thoma Elgin Louise Miller Chrystal and Bertha Frisbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Amundson
Ames
Orlando Kittleson
Elmer van Gordon
Waukon
Lucille Lubke
Oelwein
Lalita Blake
Dysart
Janet Olson
Bud Schrader
Fayette
Hans Hanson
Bernard Hanson
Alvin Engel
Gilbert Anderson
Andrew Nelson
Independence
Keith Thoma
Elgin
Louise Miller
Chrystal
Bertha Frisbie
Len Simek
Two Weddings and Local Moves Spark North Iowa Roundup
Twenty five years ago Matilda Conner and Ralph Triem wed in West Union by Justice Smith. John Michaels and Ivah Monroe also married in West Union and will reside in Owain. Jake Roland sold his restaurant to Chris Nelson who took possession last week. Junk Bennett to hold sale on A N Anderson farm. Charles and Fred Larrabee visited from Fort Dodge. Anna Larrabee went to Chicago for appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Iver Peterson of Remer Minn wintering with daughter Mrs Anton Olson. The University of Iowa reports 38 states and 10 foreign countries among students including several from Germany Bulgaria Japan and the Philippine Islands. Mrs Wm Kelly and Thos Cummings visited Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Conner
Ralph Triem
West Union
Justice Smith
Jake Roland
Chris Nelson
Junk
Iver Peterson
Remer
Minn
Anton Olson
John Michaels
Ivah Monroe
Ovlwein
University of Iowa
Germany
Bulgaria
Japan
Philippine Islands
Wm, Kelly
Thos. Cummings
Mason City
Ladies Aid Meeting Observes Thanksgiving Readings and Games
Mrs. Martin Nelson and two other hostesses led the Ladies Aid Society gathering at the Nelson home on Wednesday November 26 with a program by Mrs. Wm. J. Nelson featuring Thanksgiving Day 1621 and 1941 readings. Prizes went to Mrs. R. V. Brandt Mrs. Herbert Martin and Mrs. BE. L. Crowe. A September October library report was presented by Mrs. Martin Nelson. Thirteen members attended along with guests Mrs. Gilbert Nelson Mrs. Hervert Martin and Mrs. Mary Scatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Nelson
G. H. Hackmann
Lucian Appelman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nelson
Wm. J. Nelson
R. V. Brandt
Herbert Martin
BE. L
Don’t Forget John Deere Day Today
Reminder for Richard Olson’s John Deere Day at the Clermont Opera House today Thursday December 4. Snow begins at 10 o’clock and continues to mid after noon. You’ll be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
John Deere
Clermont Opera House
Clermont Town Council Proceedings November 14 1941
A special meeting chaired by Mayor Simek discusses road repairs and proposed future property purchases or changes. Minutes record attendance, unanimous road work decision, and adjournment of the session. Clermont Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Simek
Landsgard
Rounds
Riegel
Kittleson
Sice
Iowa
Stee
Burkard Riegel
Graham
Hans Hanson
Clermont Enterprise
Mile & Chase
Ralph Thern
Central States Power & Light Corp
Joe Malone
Bernard Hanson
Martin Nelson
Lutheran Church Services and Local Visits
The Singing Church holds Sunday services with a 10 45 a m worship at Highland church and Norwegian services at West Clermont at 2 30 p m. Luther Leagues meet in the evening as announced. Rev E Rumsey and Albert Kelly of Mason City visited friends here last week. Mr and Mrs Orlando Kilttleson Mary Ann and Doris Sampson visited St Lucas and Nick Croat home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
Highland Church
West Clermont Church
Clermont Luther League
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Orlando Kilttleson
Mary Ann
Doris Sampson
St. Lucas
Nick Croat
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Rev. Ramsey
Margaret Hallot Oelwein
Spring Valley
Minneapolis
Arthur Elier
Eliza Nelson
Gilbert Loftsgard
Roy Meyer
Henry
Emma Larson
Indiana Coal
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad
Clermont School News
Norma Schave
Gordon Meyer
Kenneth Westpfahl
Gerald Schupanitz
Millard Nelson
Marjorie Westpfahl
Evelyn Gerlemann
Don Appelman
Australia
New Zealand
Lorraine Kittleson
Delores Wede
Delores Thompson
Iva Jean Barnes
Delores Anderson
Margaret Morris
Lois Olson
Lorraine Follett
Hetty Follett
Lillian Kaufman
Science Laboratory
Ray Vasley
Doris Johnson
Miss Johnson
Arlene Amundson
Louis Schrader
Clifford Olson
Helen Stee
Madonna Trudo
John Barnes
Floy Miller
Norman Gilbert
Lorraine Osterhus
Lavon Kaveny
Red Cross
Clayton Pringle
Cedar Rapids
John Sullivan
Ed Quinn
J Family
Hugo Hackmann
Bertram ‘Kurth
Clarence Kohls
Volga
Geo. Belschner
Wm. Belschner
Jean
John Lueder
Irene Opperud
James Loftsgard
Jessie Loftsgard
Dorf Opperud
Knudt Simpson
Martin
Theos. Simpson
Hudson
Wis
Ben Frautchy
George Paulson
Ole Christianson
Enterprise
Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Council Proceedings
Lutheran Church
E. Rumsey
Bave Backe Town Grier Family Flour
FENSE
Clermont Farmers’ Com. Co
Atable
A Ur
Consoltone
Clermont Brick & Sand CO
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