Clermont Study Club Meeting Recaps War and Peace Letter
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday December five at Watel Jerdee’s home with thirteen members present. Alice Kittelson reviewed You Can Change the World. The club voted to urge General Federated Clubs to inform women about events leading to war and peace. Vesper service slated for Sunday December 17 at Union Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She Clermont
Watel Jerdee
Alice Kittelson
General Federated Clubs
Clan Women of America
Union Sunday School
Krueger Family Guests and Social Visits Postville Outing
Mrs and Mrs Edwin Krueger and the Kenton Krueger family were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Esther Oelberg Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Otto Krueger Mrs Henry Olson spent Sunday at Postville where she was a dinner and theater guest of Mrs Emma Gunderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Krueger
Kenton Krueger
Esther Oelberg
Otto Krueger
Henry Olson
Postville
Emma Gunderson
Clermont Area Family Gatherings Mark Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Verni Engle and the John Bakewell and Reuben Svendsen families joined Ed Dahms for a wedding anniversary. Guests included Thos Powers of Marion Ohio, former Clermont resident, and many local families. Diverse visits featured Cedar Rapids Ames and Castalia natives with dinners, parties, and a joint housewarming for the Amundson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
John Bakewell
Reuben Svendsen
Postville
Ed Dahms
Thos. Powers
Marion
Ohio
Clermont
Church St
Franklin Olson
Otto Riotora
Robert Sperry
Harry Raney
West Union
Fred Bigler
Chrystal Olson
Rapid City
Dak
Joe Olson
St. Peter’s Choir
Fr. Cooney
Lievyd Meier
Harlan Schultz
Gene Waters
Mae Crowe
Franz Appelman
David Appelman
Ames
Marialyn Morey
Hazelton
Barbara Appelman
Cedar Falls
Grover Monroe
Castalia
Gerald Gutcher
Lyle Gunderson
Patty
Keith Thoma
Elmer T. Nelson
Henry O. Olson
Orville Meyer
Robert Schultz
Arthur Amundson
Verla Gunderson
Helen Gerner
Cedar Rapids
Morris Amundson
Janet
Amundsons
Tillie Swenson
Ole
Almer
Arthur Aroundson
Gordon Landsgard
Clermont Iowa Council Proceedings November 6 1950
Clermont Iowa council meets presided by Mayor Will J Nelson. Bills approved including Interstate Power Co charges, gravel, salaries, fire dept, and street work. Norbert Gerner beer permit granted for one year beginning Nov 8. Adjourned after routine motions.
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Clermont
Iowa
Will J. Nelson
Riegel
Appelman
Thoma
Griebenow
Paulson
Griehenow
Interstate Power Co
St Interstate Power Co
Farmers Savings Bank
Clarence Johnson
E. H. Dibble
J. B. Shipton & Son
Geo. Duremer
John S Barnhouse
Clermont Fire Dept
Elgin Echo
Johnson Block Co
Wm. A. Nelson
Clermont Telephone
Lawrence E. Fritz
Schup’s
Norbert Gerner
Geo, Durscher
Pennington Supply Co
Fred T. Cline
Ralph Schrader
Ben Frautschy
John Barnhouse
Geo. Durscher
Home Oil Co
Bal Blacktop
Geo
Durscher
Clermont Area News Roundup From Social Gatherings To Farming Tips
Clermont residents report visits from relatives and friends including Palma and Luella Skarshaug with Emma Gunderson and Bertina Buraas. Union Sunday school 8th graders hosted a sliding party at Elmer Easter home with lunch. Clarence Tatra to host New Year’s Eve party. R G Schupanitz attended Clover Farm Christmas party at Cedar Rapids Hotel Roosevelt. Farming note: legume hay is economical only if plentiful. otherwise cheaper feeds replace part of the ration. Southern Iowa studies show cows fed at higher levels incur higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Helgerson
Minneapolis
Qwatunna
Minn
Harry
Palma
Helgerson
Luella Skarshaug
Emma Gunderson
Bertina Buraas
Postville
I. C. Jerdee
Henry Oson
Union Sunday School
Elmer Easter
Iawa
Small Business, Statehood, and Newsprint Markets
CC Wilson Harder argues Alaska statehood would free resources and break a price cartel in newsprint. The piece critiques Washington control under the Organic Act of 1870 and cites Bureaucratic resistance to Alaska’s independence. It links monopoly power to advertising and costs while noting broader Washington misdirections, including Marshall Plan tobacco allocations and rubber shipments to Red China.
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Alaska
Washington
Heroes
Federation of Independent Baviness
Christmas Tree Safety Tips From Iowa Safety Congress
Christmas tree safety guidance warns trees are highly flammable and should be kept outside until close to Christmas. Cut the base diagonal, place in water, avoid heat sources, use water and moisture, check electrical wiring, and prefer metal glass or asbestos decorations over cotton or plastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Safety Congress
Winterizing Farm Machinery Improves Next Spring Condition
Prepare now by wiring and tightening all adjustments before storage. Paint parts prone to rust and grease thoroughly to protect components over the winter.
Thawing Frozen Pipes: Safe Blow Torch Use Guideline
Cautionary guidance notes that heat from a blow torch rapidly thaws ice in frozen pipes but risks fire. A simple safety test involves placing a hand near the wall to judge heat. if the area stays cool, the torch is safe to use, otherwise alternative methods should be chosen.
Claimant School News Highlights Holiday Decor and Awards
Report from Claimant School shows third and fourth graders engaging in Christmas activities and service work. Third graders celebrate music from Iowa State Teachers College and display decorations including wreaths and Nativity scenes while honoring students with perfect dinner records. Fourth graders contribute to Junior Red Cross fund and report progress in arithmetic and art projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers
Mariani Halverson
Adrian Nelson
Roger ‘Berg
Red Cross
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PTL
ULES
John Deere
Olson & Olson
John Deere Implements
Bates and Service
Clermont, Towa
la UA Usty
Clermont Local News
Avalon
Vera Vague
Phil Brito
Tim Holt
Blai
Tuscon
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Patricia Medina
Walter Selzak
Abbott-Costello
Foreign Legion
Ene
The
Ritz Brothers
Tony Martin
Kentucky
Quentin Reynolds
Cassino
Korea
CC. Wilson Harder
Buslhesamen
Washton
Bacceefal Folalern
Charles G. Nichola
National Metallery Goods
Asum
Prisea
Seta Ne Joes
Sparkman
House Judiciary Committee
Internal Revenue Dept
ECA
French North Africa
China
San Francisco
Red China
Kyow
Bn. Pauson
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Funeral Home
Briggs - Stratton Engines Service
Nelson
Towa
Santa Claus
Tomain
Theo
Worthwisteen Bell Telephone Company
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