Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled By Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary members are informed that due to an Order of Eastern Star school of instruction the American Legion Auxiliary meeting is moved to Monday night February 12 at Mrs. R. V. Brandt's home with Agnes Kneeland and Mrs. Franz Appelman assisting. Also notes two upcoming programs by Mrs. Oscar Hanson on Community Service over WSUI February 14 at 3 30 p m and Mrs. Grace King of West Union from WOT February 16 at 2 30 p m with the January program postponed due to cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
American Legion Auxiliary
R. V. Brandt
Agnes Kneeland
Franz Appelman
Oscar Hanson
WSUI
Grace King
West Union
WOT
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Simek’s Home
Mrs Len Simek hosted the Clermont Ladies Aid Society meeting with 31 attendees. E L Crowe was reelected president, and R Brandt and W J Nelson were named to plan new library shelves. Secretary and treasurer reports were read. refreshments served. R V Brandt offered to host March gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
E. L. Crowe
R. ¥. Brandt
W. J. Nelson
Martin Nelson
W. J. Rafferty
Simek
L. L. Carr
Marvin Johnson
R. V. Brandt
Society
Weekend Visits Highlight Smith Family Home Life
The item notes a daughter's weekend at her parents home with Mr and Mrs George Smith and mentions Mr and Mrs H A Lubke visiting Cedar Rapids for business calls Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
H. A. Lubke
Cedar Rapids
Clermont Commanders sweep Hawkeye in double header
Clermont Commanders boys and girls defeated Hawkeye teams last Friday. Girls won 29 to 22 with Phyllis Gross scoring 15. Heinmiller led Hawkeye with five field goals and three free throws. Boys led 22 to 8 at halftime and finished 42 to 18. Both squads advance to the West Union county tournament this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Hawkeye
Phyllis Gross
Heinmiller
Clermont Boys
West Union
Clermont High School
Monona
Elkport
Farmersburg
Guttenberg
Littleport
Volga
Waucoma
Rumanians Oil Exports and British Policy Dated War View
Britain is unsettled over a policy decision affecting Rumania and its oil exports. London notes that export licenses to Rumania have been suspended pending clarification of Romanian policy. A view of Romanian oil fields suggests potential shift in wartime activity centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Reich Man
Great Britain
London
Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Oscar R Larson
A farewell party was held at the Larsons’ home west of Clermont on February 3. They plan to move March 1 to a farm 114 miles northwest of Delwein. Guests included numerous neighbors and relatives, cards were played, lunch served from baskets, and the couple received cash as a memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar R. Larson
Clermont
Larson
Delwein
John Mark and
Howard
West Union
Alfred Evenson
Harry Yauslin
Gladys
Maria Staake
Harry
Louie T. Olson
Louie Anderson
Lucas Olson
Jesse Olson
Joseph
Martin Anderson
Andrew Nordhus
Marcella Schweinerus
Monona Sectional Rosary and Town Tourney News
The St Peters Rosary Society met at Mrs Walter Vinton home with twenty members and two guests. Committees named for sick program and publicity. Clermont Study Club and Clermont local flu cases noted. Funeral held for Mrs Leroy Larson of McGregor. Town girls high school tournament sites set with Monona hosting games February 14 to 17. Clermont Elkport and Farmersburg Guttenberg opening pair, with Volga vs Waucoma and Monona vs Littleport on Thursday. Semi finals Friday. Final Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Walter Vinton
Richard Griebenaw
Marjorie Scheel
Harry Becker
A. J. Priest
Norbert Gerner
Frank Leehy
Geo. W. Larson
Mae Carlin
Red Network
National Council of Catholic Women
Larson
Ossian Deanery
Dan Burke
Theodore Guritz
Gen. Boyle
Thomas Cummings
Valdine Nelson
Doris Ramsey
Clermont Study Club
Nelson
J. C. Halverson
Angel
Jerdee
S. J. Strandford
St. Olaf
Norway Church
Leroy Larson
McGregor
Iowa City
Cornelius Olson
Town Girls’ High School Athletic Union
Monona
Clermont
Elkport
Farmersburg
Guttenberg
Volga
Waucoma
Littleport
Sixth graders study small North Sea nations unit
Pupils begin a geography unit on the small North Sea countries. In class, they create fine hand posters as part of the art work.
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North Sea
Upper Iowa Broadcast Debuts New Time Slot
Upper Iowa University announces a Wednesday 3 15 p m air time on WOT beginning February 14 with a program by senior music students and Mrs L J Lyons from Home Economics. Senior performers include May Dawn Smith Clermont soprano soloist Lowell Lyford Manly flutist Jean Hutchinson West Union baritone soloist and Mary Williams Fairbank pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University Radio Committee
WOT
L. J. Lyons
Home Economics Department
May Dawn Smith
Clermont
Lowell Lyford
Manly
Jean Hutchinson
West Union
Mary Williams
Fairbank
Prague Husband Disrupts Show With Steam Alarm
A 26-year-old husband in Prague forgot his supper and rushed to the cinema when porridge boiled over filling the kitchen with steam. He threatened theater patrons and was charged with disorderly conduct and bound over for 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
Evidence used in attack against Dies
Rep Frank E Hook of Michigan attacked Chairman Martin Dies of the House on Americanism committee, claiming the documents shown are forgeries. The typewriter allegedly owned by D D Mayne, ex-agent of William Dudley Pelley, is said to have produced forged letters linking Dies to the Christian Front and the Silver Shirts in an Echo Exclusive photo service image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Frank E. Hook
Michigan
Martin Dies
House On
D. D. Mayne
William Dudley Pelley
Silver
Echo
Lutheran Welfare Society to Meet at Postville
The Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa will hold a regional rally at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Postville on Saturday afternoon February 10 at three. C C Lindquist of Des Moines will be chief speaker. Sound films of welfare activity will be shown. A list of church leaders from Monona Decorah and Postville attends, with cooperation from four counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
CC. R. Lindquist
Des Moines
H. W. Siefkes
Monona
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
S. J. Strandford
St. Olaf
N. Astrup Larson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Church
Clayton
Allamakee
Fayette
Winneshiek
O. Glesne
Decorah
Frederick R. Ludwig
Clermont February Calendar 7 to 10 County Basketball Tourney
The Clermont calendar lists events from February 7 through 10 for the county basketball tournament at West Union. Also noted are activities on February 12 American Legion and Auxiliary, February 13 Clermont Study Club, February 14 Union church Guild, February 15 W C O F business meeting, and Clermont Lodge ALF and AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
American Legion and Auxiliary
Clermont Study Club
Union Church Guild
Clermont Lodge Alf, & A M
The Bigger Bobby and the Courage to Let Him Explore
A three year old named Bobby climbs boxes while his cautious aunt Marcia worries. The sister Mageia argues that allowing exploration builds physical confidence, insisting overprotection may hinder Bobby’s future abilities and expose him to greater risks later.
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Bobby
Marcia
Julia
Mageia
War casualties listed from chicken coop attack near San Pablo
First casualties of the next war era are chickens at Joe Mikulich's farm near San Pablo. California National Guard field artillery reportedly fired an explosive shell into the chicken coop causing heavy losses and shell shock among survivors. Reparations and government action are questioned as the incident unfolds during wartime preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mikulich
Field Artillery
California National Guard
Joe
San Pablo
Singing Church Lent Activities At Clermont Parish
The Lutheran church announces Lent events on Sunday Feb 11 with lessons from Revelation and Luke. Adult confirmation at West Clermont at 300 a m. An offering for Finnish Relief Fund. East Clermont Luther League at 7 45 p m. Sunday school 10 45 a m. Choirs meet Wednesdays. Mid week services Thursdays West Clermont 7 45 p m Fridays East Clermont 7 30 p m. All welcome. Rev E E Barrsey, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East
Clermont
E. E, Barrsey
Minneapolis Symphony at Luther Auditorium
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform at Luther College auditorium on Thursday February 22 under the lectures and entertainments committee. The stage must be extended eight feet for the 90 member string section and 1600 to 1800 seats are available for the concert. A separate note mentions a newborn on February 4 and various local items and a rescue at the East River where two men saved a man from drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Luther College
Committee On
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