County Basketball Tirmsnest Next Week
County basketball tournament opens next Thursday at 2 00 p m in the West Union school gym with both boys and girls playing preliminary games at the site. Clermont leads girls with 16–0, while Hawkeye challenges them. boys feature Maynard Randalia Oran Stanley and others in closer matchups. Local visits wrap the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Union School
Stanley
Arlington
Maynard
Clermont
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Girls
Alpha
Randalia
Octweine
Oran
Tema
Carl Lang
Steage
Foas
Miehce
Randelia
Jetterman
Bacon
Oran Va. Stanley
West Union
Fayette
Elgin
Ellwood Madden
University of Town
Gerald Isenberger
Luther
Elginia
Paul Tate
Upper Iowa
Albert Bobby
University of Iowa
Ladies' Aid Annual Report Secretary's Report
Annual report reveals 12 regular meetings and 82 registrants at the picnic. Members with perfect attendance include Mrs. R. Y. Brandt and Mrs. H. H. Follett. Largest attendance recorded was 33 at Mrs. Simek's, with three visitors, totaling 86. Branch figures show 26 members and 7 visitors at Mrs. Blake's, 23 members and 9 visitors at Mrs. Miller's, and 23 members and 9 visitors at Mrs. Burke's. Finance shows $305.41 balance on hand as of Jan 13 1998, with treasurer Mrs. RB V. Brandt. Relief Committee notes Jan 27 1988 balance on hand $1.96, year collections $3.86, and a $5.00 Christmas cheer check from Dec 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Brandt
H. H. Follett
Simek
Blake
Miller
Burke
V. Brandt
Relief Committee
U.S. S
Red Cross
Jay White
MAO
Theca
Bazaar c i
Historic Dourman Hotel to be Converted into Packing House
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports the Dourman Hotel a 54 room landmark built in 1864 known as the hotel at the end of the road will be remodeled into a packing house. It once thrived serving eastern immigrants settling western farmlands and marked the railroad’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Wisconsin
Dourman
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meeting Highlights
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Margaret Sheehy’s home on Wednesday afternoon January 26. New president Mrs L H Appelman appointed committees for relief membership and program. The group read annual reports and enjoyed travel book notes on Australia. Refreshments followed for 24 members and 9 visitors including guests from Castalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Margaret Sheehy
Walter Vinton
Marvin Johnson
Singing of
America
L. H. Appelman
Len Simek
Hazel Schrader
H. B. Greenley
Louise Miller
I. C. Jerdee
H. A. Follett
Martin Nelaan
Leo Humphrey
W. ‘Brandt
W. Nelson
H. H. Follett
Australia
William Beckman
Eileen Maloy
Mayme Finnegan
Misa Gerlaman
Castalia
Fayette County American Legion Meeting at Arlington
The Fayette county American Legion will meet at Arlington on the evening of Feb 10. All service men are urged to attend for a final county membership check with hopes to surpass 100 percent. Post Commanders should cooperate to push the drive over the top. Co. Commander Martin Nelson notes the January meeting was postponed due to bad weather.
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Fayette County
American Legion
Arlington
Martin Nelson
B and P Women’s Club Holds January Meeting At Home
The Business and Professional Women’s club met January 31 at Thelma Christians home with Elizabeth Priest assisting. Eighteen members and one guest attended. After the business session they played bridge with Ruth Berg, Norene Boley and Beulah Gunderson winning prizes. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Christians
Elizabeth Priest
Ruth Berg
Norene Boley
Beulah Gunderson
The Singing Church at Clermont Luth Church
The Clermont Luth. Church known as The Singing Church schedules services on Sunday February 4 the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Dr A O Shurson of Minneapolis treasurer of the NSCA preaches at all services. West Clermont 9 30 am Fast Clermont 11 am Highland 2 80 pm Sunday school 10 45 am Confirmation and choir rehearsals as usual.
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A. 0. Shurson
Minneapolis
Minn
West Clermont
Clermont
Highland
Elgin Card Party Attended by Local Notables
E E Ramsey pastor and numerous local residents including Edwin Olson Maynard and Nelsons joined a card party in Elgin last Wednesday evening. Attendees listed include Rev F Leo O Connell J L Rounds Robert SchupanitzGeo Rounds and son James along with Ed Boyle Howard Boyle Herman Gridbenow Leo Gridbenow Thos Cummings Norbert Gernner Anson Priest Ella Rafferty Dan Burke EF L Crowe Kate Horan Elizabeth Sullivan B Reigel and Margaret Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Martin Nelson
F. Leo O'Connell
J. L. Rounds
Robert Schupanitz
Geo. Rounds
James
Ed Boyle
Howard Boyle
Herman Gridbenow
Leo
Thos. Cummings
Norbert Gerner
Anson Priest
Ella Rafferty
Dan Burke
EF. L. Crowe
Kate Horan
Elizabeth Sullivan
B. Reigel
Margaret Clarke
Elgin
Clermont Union Church Service and Guild Meeting
Worship services at 7 30 p m led by J J Snyder minister with Mrs Wm Nelson as pianist The Ladies Guild will meet at Mrs B A Lenhart’s home on Wednesday afternoon February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Ladies’ Guild
B. A. Lenhart
Officers of Clermont Parish to Meet
On Tuesday evening February 8 at 7 30 o clock officers of the Clermont church including Deacons trustees and parochial school directors will meet in the West Clermont church parlors for a quarterly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Church
West Clermont Church
W C O F Social Meeting Announced in Feb
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters will meet at Mrs. Frank Fay’s home on Thursday evening February 10 with Mrs. A J Priest assisting. Mrs. Herman Griebenow is ill with quinsy and confined to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
Frank Fay
A. J. Priest
Herman Griebenow
Clermont
Iowa
Theo
N. Loftsgard
Fannie Miller Parks
Wee Kirk
Heather
Forest Lawn
California
A. D. Ferguson
G. EB. Dibble
N. J. Breckner
Harry Anderson
West Union
Dan Carpenter
Jay White
Mary White
A. R. Rolfa
Wauthena
Kansas
Jerseyville
Elwina Olson
West Clermont Luther League Program Set for Feb 6
The West L L Program notes a Sunday evening event by the West Clermont Luther League on February 6 at 7 30. Rev E E Ramsey leads songs readings and introductions with performances by Amundson Anderson Bilden Hansen Landsgard and Louise a collection and doxology conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Luther League
E. E. Ramsey
Topie Amundson
Bridge Parties Hosted by Mrs Simek and Mrs Schrader
Entertainers Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Hazel Schrader hosted two bridge evenings at the Simek home. Five tables played each night with prizes awarded to Eleanor Schump, Mrs Orville Sullivan, and Eliza Nelson on Wednesday, and Mrs Martin Nelson, Mrs Frank Fay, and Mrs H A Lubke on Thursday. Out of town guests included Mrs Orville Sullivan of Elkader and Mrs W R Blake of Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Hazel Schrader
Simek
Eleanor Schump
Orville Sullivan
Eliza Nelson
Martin Nelson
Frank, Fay
H. A. Lubke
Elkader
W. R. Blake
Fayette
Clermont Calendar Feb 3 1900s Highlights
February schedule lists St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday and Monday town council meeting. Declamatory contest on 8, O E 3 meeting on 9, Priscila Working Band on 9, Royal Neighbors of America page, W C F social on 10 with meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Priscila
Royal Neighbors of America
W.C
Clermont High Declamatory Contest Rescheduled for Feb 7
The Clermont high school declamatory contest, postponed by bad weather, will be held Monday evening at 7:30 in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Taft Responds to Heckling with Cabbage Gag
During a campaign stop in his opponent's home state a cabbage was hurled onto the stage. Taft paused, noted the vegetable at his feet, and quipped that an adversary had lost his head in the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Aesop’s Fables Shadowed by History and Translation
Aesop, likely a Samosan slave from the sixth century BC, is a shadowy figure whose fables were political in Greek tyrant times. Two and a half centuries later Demetrius of Phaleron compiled many stories under Aesop’s name, later Latinized by Phaedrus, though their true origin remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesop
Samos
Christ
Demetrius of Phaleron
Phaedrus
American Tobacco’s Traits Across Continents
The tobacco native to America appears in Turkey with altered characteristics. Its introduction date remains unknown, and in Turkey the plant has a smaller thinner leaf and a pungent spicy flavor, differing from its American profile.
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America
Turkey
Wisconsin Gates Nama Etymology Traced to Indigenous Word
The name Wisconsin derives from the Menominee term Weese-coh-seh meaning poor place to live, as adapted by French speakers who rendered it OQuise-con-sen, reflecting historical linguistic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Gates
Nama
Wisconsin
Men Wanted Work in Locality Hiring Farm Workers
Local manager of a nationally known company seeks several men for permanent work locally. Duties include delivering orders to farmers and rendering service. Farm experience is desirable. A car is required. Pay starts at 75 dollars a month with increases later. Send name and address to Box 113 care of this paper.
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Neme
Re-elected Vieplaw President Fred Pieplew in Fayette County
Farm Bureau News reports Fred Pieplew of Aurora was re-elected president at the Fayette County Breeders meeting held at the agrion hall in Fayette with over eighty attendees and families. A program began at 4 p.m. and included an oyster dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieplaw
Fred Pieplew
Aurora
Fayette County
Agrion Hall
Fayette
Philosophy and Religion Shifts in Faith Through Thought
Francis Bacon notes that shallow philosophy nudges a man toward atheism while deeper study fosters a stronger move toward religion. He argues that surface speculation weakens belief, whereas thorough inquiry deepens devotion and understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bacon
Senate subcommittee to probe NLRA administration in hearings
In Washington DC a Senate Judiciary subcommittee opened hearings on a resolution for a Senate investigation of how the National Labor Relations Act is administered by the National Labor Relations Board. The photo shows Senator M. M. Nealy, chair, with J. Warren Madden, NLRB chairman, discussing the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Judiciary
National Labor Relations Board
M. M. Nealy
J. Warren Madden
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Wilma Steinmetz
Margaret Davis
Ladies’ Aid Annual Report
Christ- Hee
Hetty Bal
Ladies’ Aid Society
County Legion Meeting
B. & P. Women’s Club
Clermont Luth
the Singing Church
Clermont Union Church
Clermont Parish
Lois Olson
Edmund Dugstad
Des Moines
Robert Sperry
Clinton
Lucille Lubke
Colwell
Lou Engelhart
Luana
Arthur Loft
Waterville
Evelyn Nordhus
Ben Franklin
A. J. Fredericks
Williamsfield
Frank Taylor
Hillaboro
L. L. Carr
Frank Greenley
Barbara
David Appelman
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Linda Lou Greenley
W. C. O. F. Social Meeting
West L. L. Program
Louise
Farm Bureau News Letter
Shree Fayette
Down State College
Marl Rothlisberger
W. T. Muller
Actington
Wm. M. Ads
Waucema
Tast
Fromis
Guy Ernst
Towa
Chicago
Extension Service
Ames
Farm Bureau
County Junior Farm Bureau
United States
Kenneth Baldwin
Tn Owfer
Othamidaveek
NLRB
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