Woodland Progressive Club Christmas Meeting Recap
The Woodland Progressive Club held its December gathering at Mrs. Irene Ostlie’s home with Mrs. Glen Nygaard assisting. After singing Oh Little Town of Bethlehem and a scripture reading, prizes were awarded to several members, a grab-bag followed, and the group voted to donate to the Red Cross.
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Woodland Progressive Club
Irene“Ostlie
Glen Nygaard
Bethlehem
Ostlie
Jerry Spencer
Geo. V. Larson
Lloyd Asnes
Lester Leath
Bins J
Christmas Party Guests Fill Griebe Home With Cheer
Mr and Mrs Richard Griebe hosted a family Christmas gathering Thursday evening with gifts and refreshments. Guests included Alert Paulson Yakima. Frank Stones and Wm Paulson Oelwein. Thos Wetherbee Hawk Eye. Wm Burrow Dubuque. L D Kin sel and Wm Burrow West Union. Wm Hitch What Cheer. Several families shared Christmas visits across several towns including Cresco West Union Maynard and Hawkeye. A newborn Carol Ann arrived to Mr and Mrs Merrill Gunderson and was welcomed by family. many relatives attended dinners and social hours across multiple homes.
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Richard Griebe
Alert Paulson
Yakima
Wash
Frank Stones
Wm. Paulson
Oelwein
Thos. Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Dubuque
L. D. Kinsel
Wm. Burrow
Bob
West Union
Wm. Hitch
What Cheer
Harry Yauslin
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Walter Vinton
Sharon
Des Moines
Harold Vinton
D. J. Flynn
Cresco
Andrew Barnes
Mary Washburn
George
Paul Wells
Ed Wells
Reuben Hackmann
Elvira Johnson
Ezra Rowland
Arlene
Allen Johnson
Geo. Belschner
Wm. Belschner
Jean
Herbert Malven
Maynard
Merrill Gunderson
West Union Hospital
Carol Ann
Robert Wettleson
Bernard Hanson
Harold Opland
Christine Rypestor
Corrine
Julia Wettleson
Martin Nelson
Elaine Zurbriggen
Chicago
Wm. Belsehner
Arthur Eller
Emma
Henry Larson
J. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Emma Gunderson
N. H
Willis Gress
Mary Benson
Waterloo
Stanton Halverson
Norfolk
W. Va
J. C. Halverson
Helen
G. Roland
Richard Griebenow
Red Cross Drives War Quota in Clermont Township
Clermont Red Cross met at Farmers Savings Bank to outline fundraising for national war needs. West Union chapter must raise 2400 dollars for Fayette county north twelve townships, with Clermont township quota set at 250 dollars. A committee will lead the drive from January 5 to 17.
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Clermont Red Cross
Farmers’ Savings Bank
West Union
The
Red Cross
Fayette County
Clermont
Have You Done Your Part For Christmas Seals Drive
A plea urges residents to pay Christmas seals funds, noting $62 already returned and urging those who delayed to contribute. The Clermont committee must close records to begin the 1942 program. Local holiday visits and greetings fill the community news, listing guests and dinners across several households including the Olson, Carlin, Sheehy, Steinmetz, and Burke families with relatives visiting from Decorah Elkader Des Moines Chicago and Erie.
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Clermont
Lifeboats Assist Torpedoed Absaroka Off California
Lifeboats depart the torpedoed 432 foot lumber schooner Absaroka as the navy reports she lies in a sinking condition. Four tugs secured lines and began towing the foundering vessel toward a harbor off the California coast.
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California
Navy
December 22nd busiest day in eight years
Postal offices report record mail volume on December 22 as cards letters and packages surged due to holiday mail to military and government services. Oelwein and Clermont offices note historical inbound mail for the date and several local residents and visitors celebrate Christmas with family across multiple towns.
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Clermont
Army
Navy
Oelwein
Clermont Valley Creamery Annual Meeting Announcement
The Clermont Valley Creamery Co will hold its annual meeting Monday January 12 at 1 30 PM at the Legion hall Clermont. Election of officers will be held the annual report for the year ending November 30 presented and other business transacted per board of directors.
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Clermont Valley Creamery& Co
Legion Hall
Clermont
Clifford Kittleson
Sec’y
Twenty five Years Ago Emma Erickson and John Erickson Married
Twenty five years ago Emma Josephine Erickson and John A. Erickson united in marriage last Thursday evening at the bride's parents home. Rev C H Hjortholm officiated with Marie Skaren as bridesmaid and Kittle H Groth as best man. Jack Mittlestadt cut his head with an axe Saturday. Ason born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller Jr. Mrs G E Dibble improves after illness and plans to regain health. School closed last Friday for two weeks. Prof Morse went to Athens Wisconsin Miss O'Brien to Dubuque Miss Bergett to Fayette Miss Higman to Manchester Miss Conaway to Mason City. The Birth of a Nation shown last Tuesday in the opera house with receipts $293.
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Emma Josephine Erickson
John A. Erickson
Amon Erickson
C. H. Hjortholm
Marie Skaren
Kittle H. Groth
Jack Mittlestadt
Ason
Wesley Miller, Jr
G. E. Dibble
Prof. Morse
Athens
Wis
O'Brien
Dubuque
Bergett
Fayette
Higman
Manchester
Conaway
Mason City
Clermont Calendar Honoring Local Groups This Week
Clermont community notices list events including the Town council on Monday January 5, the Study Club on Tuesday January 6, the Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday January 7, and the Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday January 3. Also noted are Christmas visits by Mr and Mrs Geo Hanson and Joseph to the Hanson home and Paul Wells and children of Osterdock spending Christmas Eve with Mrs Mary Washburn.
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Town Council
Priscilla
Rosary Society
Geo. Hanson
Joseph
Hans Hanson
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Contractors Halt Clermont Bridge Deck Pour Till Spring
Ernest Weldon of Weldon Bros says they will not pour the Clermont bridge deck until warmer weather next spring. A small crew remains on site stripping forms and preparing for farm-building work. The arch was finished nearly two weeks ago and heated for several days using steam and coal. Weather has allowed completion of the arch, with workers awaiting favorable days as high water poses little risk.
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Ernest Weldon
Weldon Bros
Clermont Bridge
Weldon
Christmas Dinner Guests at Orlando Kittleson Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Kittleson Mr and Mrs Wm Sullivan and Mrs Mary Adson were dinner guests at the Orlando Kittleson home Christmas.
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Henry Kittleson
Wm. Sullivan
Mary Adson
Orlando Kittleson
Meeting at City Hall for Red Cross Drive
A meeting will be held in Clermont City Hall on Friday January 2 1942 at 8 p.m. to organize the Red Cross drive. Mrs R V Brandi is the chairman guiding the arrangements.
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Clermont
Red Cross
R. V. Brandi
Adleka relief ad from Clermont Iowa druggist
Advertisement testimonial for Adlerika laxative relief. Claims gas sour stomach heartburn improved after using Adlerika. Mentions L. M. Crowe, Druggist, Clermont, Iowa. Addresses constipation relief and consumer ease by trying the product.
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J. M.ark
L. M. Crowe
Clermont
Towa
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Andine Vasby
Jesse Olson
L. V
Theresa Sheehy
Nell
John Sheehy
R. V. Brandt
Lois
George Steinmetz
Riceville
Arthur Morris
Irvin Small
Perry Wahl
Elkader
Ed Barnes
Gladys
Iva Jean
Leanna Osmundson
Steffans Brothers
G. W. Chappell
J. S. Sullivan
Dan Burke
Thomas McGaharen
Lou Rounds
Geo
Rounds
Rita
Danny
Vernon Olson
Charlotte
Decorah
Glen Olson
Gwendolyn
Postville
Walter Lundy
Dale
Elmer Olson
Richard Olson
Clermont Brick & See Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Nellie Halstenson
Mel Kohler
Elgin
Charles Burt
Ed Burt
Malvin Erickson
Minneapolis
Minn
Ellen Peterson
Marvin Erickson
Jesselson
Ole Christianson
Aubrey Guyer
Arthur Blockhus
Otto Vasby
Ray
F. Leo O'Connell
Harry O'Connell
Bertha Hartman
Detroit
Mich
Phyllis Gress
Cedar Rapids
Harold Gress
Claude Gress
Cornel Anfinson
Peter Lofte
Andine Vasbey
N. H. Nelson
Lars Larson
Millard
Alton
Postville Junction
Dan Carpenter
Ella Peterson
A. T. Anderson
Robert Sperry
Otto Rattora
Harris Olson
Glidden
Cooney Olson
Rulger Paulson
Veryle
Judith
Waukon
George Leet
Alma Koland
Viola Koland
Gkoland
Harold Olson
Henry Olson
Louie Olson
J. H. Shipton
H. R. Shipton
Toledo
T. F. Shipton
Chester
J. B. Shipton
Clermont Valley Creamery
Leslie Olson
Joliet
Cornelius Olson
George Washburn
New Hampton
Harry Becker
Olson
Will Starkey
H. A. Lubke
Lucille
H. House
Frank Sieleman
Joe Evans
Kelly
R. G. Schupanitz
Emily Schupanitz
J. P. Etteldorf
A. J. Bullman
H. J. Schupanitz
Frank Miller
Festina
Russell Gruver
Gene
Ammerette Henderson
Laird Cline
Roger Henderson
Will Chlahan
Enterprise
Hale
Agnes Paulson
Clermont Enterprise
SNEWS
Halide
Seasgh
Awe Weill
Ed Dugstad
Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
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