Christmas Party at Len Simek Home Hosts Club Members
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club and guests held a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Len Simek's new home on Wednesday December 18. Contest winners were Elsie Lindgren and Esther Krueger with Phyllis Lubke posting high bridge score and Esther Krueger low. A festive tea and gift exchange followed as the Simek residence featured a decorated tree and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Len Simek
Elsie Lindgren
Esther Krueger
Phyllis Lubke
Birthday Party Surprises Mrs. W B Miller on Birthday
Friends gathered Saturday evening, December 2, to honor Mrs. W. B. Miller with cards and lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Olson and families, Mrs. Irene Ostlie and sons, Mrs. Alma Anderson and sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Erickson and family, Amon Erickson, and Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. George V. Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Miller
Cornelius Olson
Irene Ostlie
Alma Anderson
J. A. Erickson
Amon Erickson
Hans J. Larson
George V. Larson
St Peters Church Midnight Mass and Christmas Day Services
St Peters Church schedules Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and masses on Christmas Day at seven and nine o clock led by Rev Leo O Connell pastor. Community updates note visitors arriving for holidays and faculty travel for Christmas break. An editorial on driver responsibility urges care and courtesy on the roads to reduce accidents and promote safer driving practices.
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meeting Dec 18
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Ben Douglas home with Mrs. Martin Nelson and Mrs. Harold Landsgard assisting. Members sang Come All Ye Faithful and shared Christmas quotations. Officers elected: President Mrs. L C Jerdee, Vice President Mrs. Louise Miller, Secretary Mrs. Jay White, Assistant Secretary Mrs. W J Nelson, Treasurer Mrs. Ber Douglas. A holiday lunch followed. next gathering Jan 28 at Mrs. R V Brandt.
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Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Ben Douglas
Martin Nelson
Harold Landsgard
LC. Jerdee
Louise Miller
Jay White
W. J. Nelson
Ber
Douglas
R. V. Brandt
School faculty bridge party hosted by Mrs Olaon
Mrs Louie Olaon entertained the school faculty including Mrs Lenhart Mrs Virgil Anderson and Adrian Rieveland at a 6:30 dinner and bridge on Wednesday December 18 Miss Smale won ladies high Mr Nedemovich claimed gent s high and Mrs Anderson took the consolation prize Gifts were exchanged after the games
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Louie Olaon
Lenhart
Virgil Anderson
Adrian Rieveland
Miss Smale
Nedemovich Gent
Anderson
Lutherans Plan New Year Services and Socials in Town
Clermont Lutheran Church West Church hosts English services at 11 a.m. on Sunday with Wadena Church at 2 20 p.m. New Year’s Day services are at East Church 11 a.m. Luther League offers a New Year’s program and social at West Church 8 p.m. followed by a social hour until midnight. Pastor G Gunsten signs wishing God’s grace for the community.
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West Church
Town
Wadena
East Church
G. Gunsten
Business permits renewal policy clarified by board
The Retail Sales Division states that existing business permits do not require renewal once issued. A current permit covers that business at that location. New businesses must file an application for a business permit.
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Town State Board of Assessment
Frank’s Successor Named In Iowa GOP Committee
Carl H. Cook a 43 year old Glenwood attorney was elected chairman of the Republican state central committee to succeed Pressey H. Frank of Waterloo. The Des Moines meeting also named J. H. Milray a 41 year old from Vinton as third district committee member in Frank’s place.
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Carl .H. Cook
Glenwood
Republican State Central Committee
Pressey H. Frank
Waterloo
Des Moines
J. H. Milray
Vinton
Frank
Breeding Spell for Pigs Sparks Corn Hog Debate
Iowa Falls citizen quotes the new corn hog program as a shift to bonus incentives for pig production. The proposal contrasts with past practices of not raising hogs, framing the policy as a bold breeding spell for the industry.
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Iowa Falls
Public Auction for Groth Estate in Clermont Iowa
The executor of Knudt H. Groth’s estate will auction the residence at Lots 1 and 2, Block 63, Thompson’s First Addition, Clermont Fayette County Iowa at 2 PM January 18 1936. Sale cash only with 1/4 day of sale and balance on deed delivery. Possession by March 1. District Court approval and prior private sale subject. Also offered are notes, stock shares, and other personal estate items.
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Fayette County
Knudt H. Groth
Clermont
Iowa
Towit
Thompson
Towa
District Court of
West L L Program at West Clermont Luther League
The West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on December 29 at 7 30 featuring scripture readings and prayers led by Rev G Gunsten, musical numbers Loretta Belschnex Agnes Aawean Lorraine Osterhus Mildred Olson Bessie Nelson Hazel Tatra choir remarks and a collection. The meeting will also elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Luther League
Song Ee Society
G. Gunsten
Clayton County AAA Farming Plan Committee Formed
A seven member Clayton County agricultural planning committee has been formed as part of the national AAA framework. Members include Clem Meder Clayton Steve Donlon Elkader Oliver Eno Luana A G Backhaus Garna ville Philip Bech Elkport Otto Klein McGregor and Merit Hamilton Elkader. The group will draft a county plan for state review after local input. Shipboard members from northwest towns include J H Meyer Farmersburg R B Waters Grand Meadow Oaklin Probert Highland and Marion Lind Marion.
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Clayton County
AAA
Clem Meder
Clayton
Steve Donlon
Elkader
Oliver Eno
Luana
A. G. Backhaus
Garnaville
Philip Bech
Elkport
Otto Klein
McGregor
Merit T. Hamilton
Clayton County Board
J. H. Meyer
Farmersburg
R. B. Waters
Grand Meadow
Oaklin Probert
Highland
Marion Lind
Marion
Who Fired the Gun Detectives Use Dermal Nitrate Tests
Detectives may identify the hand that fired a revolver by a dermal nitrate test. Tiny unburned powder particles deposit on the shooter’s hand and can be developed into violet spots with chemicals.
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Scientific American
One Measuring Stick Health Inquiries From Dr Swift
The Town Legionaire presents Dr Frederick J Swift questions on local health matters. It asks if there is a local board of health and officer, if the water and milk supplies are state approved and inspected, and what vaccination rates protect children against diphtheria and smallpox. It argues a healthy community is essential for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaire
Frederick J. Swift
Board of Health
State Department of Health
Taxes Cut Salaries By Tax Burden On The Average Worker
A Decorah bandit robbery last week netted $125 from a grocery store cash drawers. Witnesses described the thief as face covered by overcoat lapels and accompanied by a woman who drove a car. The piece contrasts old and young views on saving amid rising taxes and living costs.
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Delwein Register
Decorah
East Clermont Luther League Annual Meeting Program
The East Clermont Luther League will hold its annual meeting on Tan 1 1036 at 7 30. Program includes Lone Soviet Evocation, Rev Gunaten Song, Society Secretary’s frontiet Reading, Trefne ITfelgerson Vocal Solo by Hulda Berg, Merle Gunderson piano solo, Signy Hanson, Orville Berg vocal duet Ruth and Louise Peterson, Bible verses, Milton Nelson remarks, Rev Gunston treasurer’s report and election of officers, collection and closing.
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Clermont
Luther Longue
Gunaten
Rontiet
Trene Itfelgerson
Hulda Berg
Merle Gunderson
Signy Hanson
Orville Berg
Ruth and Louise
Peterson
Milton Nelson
Gunston
Teaching Mrs. To Drive From The Times Record
A quirky, risqué instruction line by Troy mocks learning to drive with a string of clumsy euphemisms. The piece relies on playful innuendo to imply a driving lesson gone cheekily improper. It captures a dated colloquial tone and a local newspaper flavor without graphic detail.
Annual Creamery Meeting at Clermont Valley
The Clermont Valley Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting at Johnson's Hall on Monday January 6 at 1 00 PM for officer elections and other business. By order of the Board of Directors. Local social notes mention visitors and births in the area including Mrs Enuna Gunderson and Beulah in Waterloo and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Durscher on Friday December 20. Other items note Christmas observances at Luanna Methodist Church and visits by residents to Clermont and Calmar.
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Clermont Valley Creamery Company
Johnson’s Hall
C. Kittleson
See's
George Durscher
New Year Choir Service at Clermont Church
The Clermont choirs present a New Year’s Eve service with Hymn Choirs and audience scripture readings and prayers. Highlights include Rev Cunsten singing I Love to Tell the Story, Junior Choir selections O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night, Ladies Quartet and Choirs with There Wideness in God's Mercy, Senior Choir songs All the Way My Savior Leads and Take the Name of Jesus With You, plus a doxology and benediction.
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Clermont
Cunsten
Bethlehen
God's Mercy
Savior
Jesus
Gunaten
Clermont Calendar and Holiday Social Notes
Fostered calendar entries report a firemen meeting January 1 and a R N A meeting on January 1. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Simon Nelson with the Andersons. Marie Hoffman was hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota last Friday. The Garrs hosted Christmas dinner at the Estey home in West Union. Jay White and daughters visited Riverside for the holidays. Mrs Emmet Thyne died suddenly in Volga City on December 17. funeral Thursday. Other relatives and friends returned for holidays, and Mrs Clara Anderson celebrated a birthday December 22 with multiple neighbors gifting.
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Emmet Thyne
Agnes Minihan
Dan Burke
Volga City
Clara Anderson
Gilbert Nelson
George Washburn
Gilbert Burnas
Mort Peevy
George Belaehner
Ole Petersen
Mary Benson
Sarah Gonth
Bertha. Larsen
Gladys
Sadie Peterson
Anderson
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Leo O'Connell
Archie Rolfs
Wauthena
Kansas
Edwin Olson
Herman Rolfs
Esther Carlin
Iron Mountain
Mich
Geo, Rounds
Dubuque
Lavanda Carr
Town City
Lucille Lubke
Maryon Talverson
James Brorby
Fayette
Scho
Miss Boley
Stockport
Miller
West Union
Miss Schump
Iowa City
Miss Denniston
Oelwein
Nedemovich
Tripoli
Ladies’ Aid Society Meeting
Clermont Luth
Ori
Peck
Clermont, Iowa
Gran
West L. L. Program
A. Society
Fiano Solo
Loretta Belschnex
Agnes An- Aawean
Lorraine Osterhus
Mildred Olson
Hazel Tatra
Bessie Nelson
Oskaloosa Herald
Rolfe Arrow
Fast L. L
Troy
Enuna Gunderson
Beulah
Oscar Larson
Anna Gunderson
Qelwein
Louis Schrader
Methodist
Luanna
Margaret Gilbert
Mrs
Oscar Gilbert
Harry Shipton
Garwin
Calmar
Song Service
Firemen's
Simon Nelson
J.O. Anderson
Marie Hoffman
Rochester, Miyn
L. L. Garr
Lavanda
EH. If
Estey
Mrs. Jay White
Riverside
Mrs. Philmore
Lenore
Nelle Sheehy
Wells, Minn
Loretta and
Irene Rafferty
Cummings
Luella Miller
Shellsburg
Wm. Belischner
Glen Olson
Marguerite Sullivan
Chicago
Gerhard Gunaten
St. Ansgar
Dr. Miles
Chas. W. Webb
India
Calif
Miles
Silas D. Keller
Penfield
Martha Lacy
Davenport
J. L. Kester
Shickshinny
Miles Anti-Dain Deles
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