Information on Lieut Dale E Hanson missing in action
Mrs Arnold Baker Cresco receives a War Department letter informing her son Lieut Dale E Hanson of the U S Army Air Corps is missing since October 5 during bombing missions east of New Britain over Rabaul. Pilot Lt Hagman with Hanson, praised for duty, may be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Personal effects held six months. if unresolved they will be mailed. Hanson, a Clermont boy, is nephew of Gilbert Hanson Mrs Theo Kjosa and Albert Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Baker
Cresco
White
Dale Hanson
Solomon Islands
Ed Hanson
Minneapolis
Minn
War. Dept
Dale EH. Hanson
Tee Aso
L. Hagéman
Onsen
New Britain
Rabaul
Hangon
John A. Rouse
Air Corps
Dale
Clermont
Gilbert Hanon
Theo, Kjosa
Albert Halverson
Priscilla Working Band Holds Annual Meeting
The Priscilla ee Band met at segmont Lutheran on Wednesday afternoon December 2. Hostesses were Mrs Henry Ostlie Mrs Wm Miller Mrs Elvira Johnson Mrs Wm A Nelson and Mrs La. The secretary and trio presented annual reports and a scripture reading and prayer were given by Rev Axel Shelveland. Officers for the ensuing year named by the nomination committee are Mrs Herbert Martin president Mrs Wayne Abel vice president Mrs Clarence Johnson secretary Mrs Hazel Johnson treasurer. Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger and Annette of Sumner visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Ee Band
Segmont
Lutheran
Sharen
Henry Ostlie
Wm. B. Miller
Elvira Johnson
Wm. A. Nelson
Axel Shelveland
Herbert Martin
Wayne Abel
Clarence Johnson
Hazel Johnson
Must Insulate Homes Amid Fuel Shortages This Winter
With fuel shortages tightening, insulating homes becomes essential this winter. The call to act emphasizes energy efficiency to curb heating costs and protect households from cold snaps.
Clermont High Museum Gains Rare Civil War Echo
Twenty five years ago L E Cowles added a valuable collection to Clermont high school museum. It includes Harry Cowles wartime gear from his service in a Canadian regiment and his later death after an injury in Turkey River. The items form a rare display not often seen even in large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Cowles
Harry Cowles
Clermont High School
Harry
Turkey River
France
Clermont H. S
Arlington
Are You Helping to Fight T. B.
The article notes TB costs for World War I veterans exceed a billion dollars and that armed forces plans to prevent TB in service have reduced military cases but raised civilian ones. It urges public action starting in schools and among youth, stressing community responsibility and that 95 cents of each Christmas seal dollar stays in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B
Celebration of Holy Communion at Church of the Savior
The Church of the Savior in Clermont will hold a Holy Communion service next Sunday December 13 at 11 am with Rev Charles F Edwards of Decorah officiating and preaching all are welcome. Other social notes mention visits and entertaining among local families and a Harvard course completion by Chaplain E E Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Savior
Clermont
Chas. F. Edwards
Décorah
Red Army Breaks German Defenses Near Kletskaya and Kerrassno-Armeish
The Red Army breached more German positions above and west of Kletskaya at Kalach which they now hold and south of Stalingrad at Kerrassno-Armeish. On the Don-Volga front, 3000 Nazi prisoners were captured Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Kletskaya
Kalach
Stalingrad
Kerrassno-Armeish
Estate sale yields strong prices on machinery and stock
Helen Thompson estate sale grossed about 8000 with top items exceeding new prices. A day loader sold high, tractors plow at 100, cows averaged 105 with top 125, yearling cattle around 69 to 75, corn 69.5 cents, nuts 54.5 cents, hay 7.25, and one team 196.00. Aubrey C. Guyer administered, Thompson Waters sold, Farmers Savings Bank clerked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brorby
Helen Thompson
Bette
Choice Falls
Aubrey C. Guyer
Thompson & Waters
Farmers Savings Bank
Vesper Service Planned by Clermont Study Club
The Clermont Study Club sponsors a Vesper service at Union Sunday School on Sunday December 20 at 3 o clock. Public invitation extended. A complete program to be published next week. Several local residents and visitors are listed in attendance and recent activities noted, including a funeral in Decorah for Edwin Vick aged 77 survived by a widow two daughters and a son. Slower driving mentioned as a factor in preventing accidents.
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The
Clermont Study Club
Union
Luther League Elects Officers at West Clermont Church
Helen Abel was elected president of the Luther League of the West Clermont Lutheran church during Sunday evening church parlors meeting. Arther Meyer was named vice president and Doris Gilbert as recording secretary, with Clarence Amundson as corresponding secretary and Loyce Erickson as treasurer. Rev Shelveland led a devotion as Emmi Banes Loyce Erickson and Allen Olson spoke. The league invited East Clermont League guests to a Christmas party at the East church on Sunday evening December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Abel
Luther League of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
Arther Meyer
Doris Gilbert
Clarence Amundson
Loyce, Erickson
Rev. Shelveland
Emmi Banes
Loyce Erickson
Allen Olson
East Clermont
East Church
L. H. Carlin Passes Away in Local Community
L H Carlin, an old time settler, died Saturday December 5 at his farm near here after a period of failing health. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St Peter's Catholic Church and burial followed in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Carlin
St Peter's Catholic Church
Dinner Guests Among Local Residents and Birth Report
Local social notices list dinners visits and a birth. David Barbaras and Douglas Ap pelman dined with R Henderson family. Sgt Alfred Gunsten shared news from Seattle. Herman Rolfs visited daughter in-laws. Englenarts of McGregor welcomed a son born December 3 weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. Viola Roland and G A Koland visit Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Ezra Rowland family visit Sumner. Ida Olson birthday observed. Rev A O Nesset of Leeds preached in Clermont churches. Bomb the Japs With Scrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David, Barbaras
Douglas Appelman
R. Henderson
N. H. Nelson
Alfred Gunsten
1St Signal Service Co
1St Signal Corps
U. S. Army
Seattle
Washington
Herman Rolis
Tracr
Kenneth Smith
Rolfs
Lutheran Church West and East Services and Classes
Lutheran West Church schedules divine services at 9 30 a m Sunday and Sunday school at 10 45 a m Senior confirmation class meets Saturday at 9 30 a m Junior class at 10 45 a m The Mission Society meets Wednesday Dec 16 at 2 00 p m Hostesses listed with program chair Mrs Arnold Stumme East Church Norwegian services Sunday 1 Rehearsal of Christmas program Sunday at 2 p m Confirmation class Saturday at 2 p m Rev Axel Shelveland Pastor
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West Church
The
Mission Society
Mesdames
Wm. A. Nelson
Wayne Shipton
J. B. Shipton
Richard L. Olson
O. K. Kittleson
Claude Gress
Willis Gress
Allen Anderson
Arnold Stumme
Axel Shelveland
Rosary Society Meets at Elgin with Parish Honor Roll News
St Peter s Rosary Society and Altar Guild gathered in Elgin on Thursday afternoon led by Mrs Walter Kohls with hostesses Mrs George Boyle Mrs Howard Boy and Mrs H F Becker Assisting. Three more parish boys have entered the armed forces and will be added to the honor roll. Secretary Mrs Dan Burke read the NCCW president s message and Catholic Action items while Mrs H F Becker reported on the Ossian Deanery meeting held November 28. January meeting set for St Peter s rectory with a pot lunch. exact date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Elgin
Walter Kohls
George Boyle
Howard Boy
H. F. Becker
Society
Dan Burke
Catholic Action Magazine
Ossian
St. Peter's
Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Charles Bigler
Mrs. Doris Shreve and Mrs. Evelyn Quinn hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Charles Bigler at Miss Quinns farm home in Oelwein. Bridge and games preceded a two course luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs. Bigler high, Mrs. Hughes second, and Pat Gaitley won the door prize. Mrs. Bigler received many gifts for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Shreve
Evelyn Quinn
Oelwein
Charles Bigler
Eliza Nelson
Miss. Quinn
Bigler
Charles Hughes
Pat Gaitley
Elect Red Cross Officers at Clermont Legion Hall
Clermont Red Cross regular meeting elected Mrs. Martin Nelson as chairman and Mrs. B Riegel as vice chairman. Dan Burke was named secretary treasurer and Ed Dugstad will head the war fund and membership drive in March. Louise Miller becomes home service chairman and Ruth Olson production chair.
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Clermont Red Cross
Legion Hall
Martin Nelson
B. Riegel
Dan Burke
Ed Dugstad
War Fund
Louise Miller
Home Service
Ruth Olson
Card of Thanks for hospital support from Mrs Gilbert Nelson
A brief message from Mrs Gilbert Nelson thanks all who sent cards and letters during her husband’s hospital confinement. The cheerful messages brightened long hours and are greatly appreciated.
U S W Meeting Planned by Clermont Unit Saturday
The Clermont unit of United Service Women will meet at Mrs. J. C. Halverson's home Saturday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Ammazette Henderson, a Des Moines tax office employee, has been promoted to secretary to the assistant director and manager. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Meyer and Carol Lee of Postville were supper guests in the Verni Brandt home Sunday. Doris Hanson underwent surgery Friday at West Union hospital and Mrs. Gilbert Nelson, longtime university hospital patient in Iowa City, has returned home after seven weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Opera Howe
Clermont
W. W. Ritchie
Ina Mae
Frank Pagel, Jr
Sumner
C H. Hjortholm
Harry Stolle
Camp Dodge
John Sheehy
Dakota
Ida Olson
Orvin
Russell Larson
Rolfs
DuPont Corporation
E. E. Ramsey
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Decorah
The
United Service Women
J. C. Halverson
Ammazette Henderson
Tax Commission
Des Moines
Milo Meyer
Carol Lee
Postville
Verni Brandt
Doris Hanson
West Union Hospital
Gilbert Nelson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Honor Roll Plaque To Be Placed At Union Sunday School
An Honor Roll plaque will be installed at Union Sunday school featuring a walnut shield and an eagle finish. Names of nine Sun day school members from the last four years will be listed, with more names possible. Betsy Greenley and Miss Larrabes classes linked to several listed youths.
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Union Sunday School
John Halverson
Stanton Halverson
Ralph Schrader
Bernard Schrader
Ray Hackett
James Gilbert
Eugene Cooley
Max Reed
Vinc Gress
E S Elects Officers at Clermont O E S Chapter
The Clermont Chapter of the O E S elected officers last Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. Named were Ruth Olson Worthy Matron Joyce Appelman Association Matron William Nelson Worthy Patron Walter Follett Association Patron Jane Kula Conductress LaNora Halverson Associate Conductress Hazel Jerdec Secretary Caroline Follett Treasurer. Officers slated for installation January 5.
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Clermont
The
O. E. Ss
Masonic Temple
Ruth Olson
Joyce Appelman
Asso
Wm. J. Nelson
Walter Follett
Jane Kula
LaNora Halverson
Hazel Jerdec
Caroline Follett
Clermont Calendar Listings for December Week
Community notices show events from Clermont including American Legion on Monday December 14, Study Club on Tuesday 15, Clermont Mission Society on Wednesday 16, and W G F business meeting on Thursday 17 at Clermont Lodge AF and AM. Schedule highlights local fraternal and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
G. F
Clermont Lodge AF
A. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut
Dale E. Hanson
Priscilla
Lester Wenger
Annette
Alfred Wenger
Zonolite
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
Dee. 6
Enterprise
Don-Volga
Russia
Sale
Bang
Vesper Service
Fred Cline
Franz Appelman
R. S. Henderson
T. C. Ressler
Laura Holt
Immanuel Larson
Ole M. Reierson
Edwin Vick
Elia
Saunder Oltney
Melvin
Bernice Reierson
Oliver Rowland
Robert
Reuben Hackmann
John Larson
Richard Guisvng
Ockwein
Fred Bigler
Nils Gilbert
Hans Sandvold
Morris
Inez Wolf
A. O. Nesser
Leeds
N. D
Axel Shefveland
Harry Helgerson
Ralph Schissel
Cedar Rapids
R.G. Schupanitz
John Kelly
Schissel
Luther League
Lutheran Church
Rosary Society
Red Cross
Mrs
U.S. W
Union Sunday
E. S
American Legion
Clermont Brick & Sand Company
Iowa
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