Iowa lawmakers face resignations and potential special elections
The piece notes multiple Republican resignations from the Iowa House including R. R. Dvorak Denison and A. C. Greene Denison among others, creating vacancies in Union, Jefferson, Tama, Taylor, Mahaska, Crawford, Marion and Jackson counties. Earl C. Fishbaugh Jr. has not resigned, may attend a one day session, while the governor contemplates a summer special session aligned with primary elections to cut costs and allow overseas Iowa voters to participate in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Fishbaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
Iowa
Harrington's War Pledge and Iowa Political Scene
Veteran congressman Vincent Harrington of Sioux City resigned to enlist after war declaration and died in England from a heart attack. In Iowa's Second District, Henry O. Talle faces possible GOP opposition, with W S. Theisen Knowlton and O H. Henningsen mentioned as potential rivals amid redistricting. Also notes liquor permit rules for service members and 1944 auto license deadline moved to December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Harrington
Sioux City
Major Harrington
England
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Clinton
Henry 0. Talle
W. S. Jacobsen
1945 license plates may replace 1942 plates due to steel shortage
The article notes that a small paper license will be used and attached to windshields, with 1942 plates serving temporarily because of steel shortages. It predicts sufficient steel next year to manufacture 1945 plates as many 1942 plates wear out.
Life Sketch of Mrs Isabelle Paulson
Mrs. Isabelle Paulson died December 16, 1943, at 11 55 p m at the home of her son R M Paulson in Waterloo after a stroke on October 1 left her bedfast. Funeral services were held at King Kearns Garden Chapel in Waterloo with Rev Arthur Frost, then in Clermont at the West Clermont Lutheran church with Rev A O Nesset. Burial was in Clermont cemetery beside her husband. She was born April 19, 1864 in Hadeland Norway, immigrated to Clermont in 1874, married Abraham Paulson March 6, 1884, and had three children Julius Hannah and Raymond. She lived in Clermont most of her life, was active in the Lutheran church, and is survived by three children, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Out-of-town relatives attended from Waterloo, Oelwein and Austin, Minn, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Paulson
R. M. Paulson
Waterloo
A. O. Nesset
Clermont Cemetery
Arthur Stee
L. T. N. Olson
Henry, Kittleson
Wm. Cahalan
Martin Anderson
Ole Peterson
Ingeborg Gunderson
Hadeland
Norway
Jens
Rangdine Gunderson
Clermont
Abraham Paulson
Julius
Hannah
Raymond
J. P. Paulson
Iowa City
H. N. Sherra
Austin
Minn
Ole Sorenson
Carol Shiely
Paul Thieman
Viola Warren
Clara Gress
Elgie Burt
D. J. Flynn
E. S. Olson
Richard Horan
Alfred Jensen
Oelwein
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Time of Grief
The family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy shown after their loss. They thank the minister and singers, those who sent spiritual bouquets, and all who helped by sending favors and services, and for the lunch provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Olson and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Olson
Bonds or bondage Buy J. and Savings Bonds
A good crowd turned out for the Vesper service at the Union church Sunday and took part in the singing. Want ads are used all over the world for the same reason they get results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Savings Bonds
Clermont High News Quietly Ends Year With Holiday Spirit
The beginners join the regular band boosting size and quality. The first team beat Elgin 28 to 20 while the second team lost 15 to 9. Margaret Becker and Gladys Johnson placed third in county reclamatory center events. Christmas program held in the high school gym as vacation begins. Janice Olson turns seven. plans for a play and choral readings. Flu losses ease as enrollment nears normal. Christmas tree with gifts grows. cast list released for A Topsy Turvy Christmas. Fifth and Sixth Grades report flu absences and practice continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Margaret Becker
Gladys Johnson
Clermont High
West Union
Janice Olson
No Trouble at All Play Review Notes
The text describes decorating a tree and hanging streamers around the room with a casual remark about the mood or setting. No clear event, date, or named entities are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loen
Seventh and Eighth Grade Christmas Gifts and Readings
Seventh and Eighth grades made Christmas gifts last week with sewing and wood burning. We observed Bill of Rights day on Wednesday in citizenship class. Attendance rose, though Norma Schaya and Gloria Buraas were absent ill all week. Margarite Becker and Gladys Johnson gave readings, and a playlet about Christmas was presented Friday during literature class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddes
Norma Schaya
Gloria Buraas
Margarite Becker
Gladys Johnson
T.B. Gear
Clermont Local News Guests and Holiday Visits
Clermont residents share holiday hospitality with relatives from Denver Decorah Waukegan and Logansport as families host guests over Christmas. Local youths include Orval Tats sons and others visiting grandparents and siblings during the vacation period.
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Clermont Enterprise
Agnes Paulson
Towa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
The
L. C. Bolsen Co
Fod LE Rae
C. M. Kneeland
BEC
Clermont, Iowa
Bolson
DR. L. C. Jerdee
Lowa
Liquor Control Commission
Dewal
Dee
Santa
Alice
Frank
Carol Ressler
Arthur Nelson
Hilbert “Westpfahl
Judy Swenson
Beverly Osmundson
Wayne Olson
Merry, Registmas
Stumme’s Market
Mrs
Arnold Stumme
Clermont, Towa
Cpl
Ralph Schissel
Denver
Colo
Nick’ Schmitz
Cedar’ Rapids
BR. G. Schupanitz
Sharon
Gary Olson
Decorah
Henry 0. Olson
Olson
Orvald Tatro
Waukegan
Mary Tatro
Ivadell Carpenter
Mary Ann Johnson
Elaine Demo
Andine Vasby
Ruth Nesset
Celia Mort
jSupt
T. C. Ressler
Oliver Rowland
Allen Johnson
Logansport
Indiana
L. A. Sitter
Carol Lee Meyer
Postville
Verni Brandt
Louis, Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Richard L. Olson
Clermont, Jowa
Baechler’s Store
Holiday
Clermont Brick & Sand Company
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