Twenty five Years Ago Itewas Way Back 1y 1916
Clarence Grover went to Charles City for munition factory work while Charlie Wander returned from Town City hospital after weeks of treatment. Lee and Fred Dibble of Boise Idaho arrived due to their mother's ill health. S G Erickson returned from a western trip. Jake Roland came back from La Crosse Wis last Friday with claims of being robbed of coat and $15. An early shipment of the McKinley Memorial Gold Dollar will go to Farmers Savings Bank with the McKinley head profile and a facsimile of the McKinley Birthplace Memorial on the reverse. A tarantula shipped in bananas caused a scare at C F Luke store when it leaped onto Mrs Wickham but was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Grover
Charles City
Charlie Wander
Town City Hospital
Lee
Fred Dibble
Boise
Idaho
S. G. Erickson
Jake Roland
la Crosse
Wis
Maud
Jake
Farmers Savings Bank
C. F. Luke
Fight Tuberculosis and the World War Echoes
A compact column links World War I era death rate trends in Europe to modern tuberculosis prevention. Officials urge public support through Christmas seals to fund ongoing education and treatment efforts, highlighting progress and continued vigilance. It also records local social notes about visits and dinner guests in Clermont and St. Paul areas.
Adlerika Ad Goes On Sale In Clermont Iowa
An old ad touts Adlerika as the only medicine ever used by an 81 year old or by anyone keeps it on hand for 27 years. The ad claims Adlerika contains three laxatives and five carminatives for quick bowel action and gas relief. It urges customers to get Adlerika today from L. M. Crowe, Druggist, Clermont Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G.tex
L. M. Crowe
Clermont
Iowa
Annie Loftsgard obituary marks a long Iowa life
Annie Loftsgard born December 22 1862 in Wagner township Clayton county died December 4 1941 at age 78 in Marion township after short illness. She married Nels Loftsgard April 9 1884 at Marion Lutheran church and lived in the community. Survived by ten children thirty one grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren one brother George Jellum and ten surviving siblings. Funeral at Mation Lutheran church with Rev J Strandford officiating burial beside husband. Bless be her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Loftsgard
Ole and
Veal Jellum
Wagner Township
Clayton County
Marion Township
Henry Amundson
Ole Amundson
Theodore Loftsgard
Elmer Nelson
Louis Loftsgard
Sophia Loftsgard
Roy Johanningmeier
Nelvin Loftsgard
Mation Lutheran Church
J. Strandford
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Mother's Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the death and burial of our dear mother. Grateful for floral offerings memorial gifts choir and Rev Strandford's comforting words and for the Clermont and Elgin Legion and Legion Auxiliary. These will always be remembered by The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strandford
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Clermont
Elgin
Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Scores Noted
Mrs Len Sime hosted the Contract Bridge club at a one o'clock luncheon on Tuesday. High score went to Mrs R V Brandt and second high to Mrs Louie Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Sime
Contract Bridge Club
R. V. Brandt
Louie Olson
Far East Crisis Arouses National Capital
Washington scene as Secretary of State Cordell Hull and President Roosevelt discuss the Japanese crisis on a busy Sunday in the national capital. Des Moines Plain Talk quips about family ties, while a Waverly collision injures two as a hawk shatters a car windshield and unsettles occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Washington
DB. C
Cordell Hull
National
White House
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Plain Talk
Cunningham
Africa
Smith Brothers
Pearl Harbor Base Scenes Across Oahu Island
A composite view shows the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base with submarines at dock, a Pearl Harbor Air Base street scene, and the Enlisted men's barracks at the Navy Air Base on Oahu Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor Submarine Base
Ines
Pearl Harbor Air Base
Navy Air Base
Oahu Island
Pearl Harbor Base
Rosary Society Entertained at Elgin
Elgin St. Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday afternoon December 4 at Elgin at the home of Mrs Walter Kohls. Hosting assistants were Mrs Frank Calahan Mrs E L Crowe and Mae Crowe. Rev F Leo OConnell spoke briefly about St Theresa Study club plans. Twenty members attended with three guests Mrs Thomas Kelly Ortonville Minn Miss Kennedy Wadena and Mrs Winn Crowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Elgin
Walter Kohls
Frank Calahan
E. L. Crowe
Mae Crowe
Catholic Action
F. Leo O'Connell
St. Theresa
Thomas Kelly
Ortonville
Minn
Kennedy
Wadena
Winn
Crowe
Clermont Airport Under Guard
The local sixport was placed under guard Tuesday and all planes at the field were ordered grounded. The government has taken over the field and guards will be on duty 24 hours a day to protect planes and property. Oscar Thompson began duty at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to be relieved at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday by E. L. Crowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Feld
Dvernment
Oscar Thompson
E. L. Crowe
Celebrates 79th Birthday At a Sunday gathering
Chris J. Martin observed his 79th birthday at his son Herbert Martins home with a midday picnic. Relatives from West Union Hawkeye New Hampton Cedar Rapids Des Moines and area joined in social hours and meals. Local residents and guests attended various visits and dinners across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris J. Martin
Herbert Martin
CS Ximes and
Dale
West Union
G. J. Martin
William Brederick
Hawkeye
Louie Meisgeier
Herman Meisgeier
Dora
Arlington
Mis
Marie Drewelow
Sophie Guetzloff
George Drewelow
Andrew Drewelow
Rose Miliary
New Hampton
Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
The Priscilla Working Band held its last 1941 meeting at West Clermont Lutheran church on December 3. Officers elected for 1942: L. M. Hovland president, Gilbert Anderson first vice president, Herbert Martin second vice president, Andree Tatro secretary, Hazel Johnson treasurer, J. A. Erickson, Tom Hanson, and N. H. Nelson named to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
West Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
Herbert Martin
Alma Ostlie
Wm. A. Nelson
Vinah Nelson
Flower Fund
Martin Nelson
Harlan Stee
L. M. Hovland
Gilbert Anderson
Andree Tatro
Hazel Johnson
J. A. Erickson
Tom Hanson
N. H. Nelson
J. C. Jerdee
Clermont Calendar and Local Social Notices
Clermont calendar lists events from Friday to Thursday including basketball in Wa terville Hawkeye games and various club meetings. A social section notes birthdays and visits with neighbors, quilting party and oyster supper events, and Ezra Rowland’s 87th birthday celebrated with family.
West Clermont Lutheran Church Advent Activities
The Singing Church schedule lists services at West Clermont 9:30 a.m. Norwegian at East Clermont 11 a.m. Highland 2:40 p.m.. West Clermont Luther League 7:30 p.m.. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Choirs meet 7:15 and 8:15 p.m. Dec 16 choir at 4 p.m.. Dec 17 Mission Society. Dec 18 teachers meet 7 p.m.. Dec 19 weekday instruction 11 a.m.. Dec 20 confirmation 9:15 a.m. Rev. E. Ramsey invites newcomers to all activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
West Clermont Mission Society
Wm. B. Miller
Louie Nelson
Irene Ostlie
Henry Ostlie
Glen Nygaard
Edwin Gunderson
Alvin Amundson
Mary Gunderson
Andine Vasby
Herbert Martin
Bank to Pay Another Dividend in December
The Farmers' Savings Bank will pay a five percent dividend on the trust fund on December 15. Bring your trust certificates to receive the payment. Clermont marked the season with colored lights and a community Christmas tree at the corner of the vacant lot opposite the telephone office. Attendees at Mrs. Annie Loftsgard's funeral in Guider included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olsort, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson and family, Leonard Loftsgard, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Loftsgard and family, Mrs. Bertina Buraas, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Amundson and family, and Harry Amundson. Mrs. Frank Fay’s birthday anniversary was celebrated by neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Abel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris, Mrs. Brady Paulson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Becker, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Riegel. A gift was presented to Mrs. Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Annie Loftsgard
Guider
Richard Olsort
Elmer Olson
Henry Olson
Leonard
Theo. Loftsgard
Bertina Buraas
Ole Amundson
Harry Amundson
Frank Fay
Wayne Abel
Arthur Morris
Brady Paulson
Harry Becker
B. Riegel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Washburn
George
Osterdock
Paul Wells
St. Paul
Harry Yauslin
Gladys
Ezra Rowland
Oliver
Elvira Johnson
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad
Bridge Club
Algona
Waverly
C. H. Becker
Arthur
Llewellyn Hock
Rosary Society
Lois
Rochester
Winifred Sullivan
Post- Ville
Julia Landsgard
Florentine Westpfahl
Oelwein
Henrietta Wickham
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Ed Olson
Vernon Olson
Sharon
Decorah
Eliza Nelson
Agnes Paulson
Clarence Nelson
Gunder
Carl Halverson
Hilda Anderson
Andrew Gilbertson
Lansing
Joe Kula
Davenport
Boone
Johnson
H. A. Lubke
Oscar KE. Larson
Larson
Donald Horan
Camp Claiborne
Clermont _Airport
H. A. Zoubke
Lucille
Cedar Rapids
Cornelius Olson
Blanche Wander
Yvonne
Gerhard Exalverson
Chrystal Miller
U. S
W. Everett Elemdadricks
Assistimge
R. S. Henderson
Fred Cline
Wm. J. Neilson
Waukon
Eversimg
Ama
Loyce
Aunnen Erickson
Hans J. Bearson
Geo. W. T.arson
Kathryn
Wm. B. McLiller
W._ RR
Blake
W. B. Blake
Millie Ross
Lolita Blake
Ysart
Franklin
Palma
Gilbertson
Postville
Clarice Dagestad
Lois Brandt
Ralph Schradex
Marjorie Olson
Oakdale
Erlando Kitteson
Wm. Sullivan
Carl Schori
Merle Mioen
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Albert Scheel
Waterville
Mission Society
Clermont Lodge AF
A. M
L. T. N. Olson
Ole Kirkestue
Ossian
Joe McKernan
Frankville
J. H. Carlin
McKernan
Carlin
Dan Burke
Thomas McGaharen
B. C. Gruyer
L. H. Carlin
Mr. Carlin
Henry Behn
Elkader
Walter Powers
Ben Hulbert
Reuben Hackmann
Lutheran Church
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Uriero
U.S. Defense Postal
Clermont Farmers’ Com, Co
Miles Nervine
Dr. Miles Nervine
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