Clermont Boys Serving in Army and Navy
Twenty plus boys from Clermont and nearby areas serve in the army and navy this week. Robert Graham sails on the U S S North Carolina with mail in New York City. Stanton Halverson serves on the U S S Idaho at Norfolk. Harold Vinton and Harold O Halverson, and Max Reed are in the 8th division at Fort Leonard Wood. Jackie Halverson is at Camp Claiborne and Irvin Olson at Presque Isle Maine. Stanley Loftsgard is at Mitchell Field New York and Joseph Paulson serves in the 1st Medical Regiment at Ford Ord California. (Continued Next Week)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Clermont
Navy
Robert Graham
North Carolina
New York City
N.Y
Stanton Halverson
Norfolk
W. Va
Idaho
Harold Vinton
Fort Leonard Wood
Harold O. Halverson
Max Reed
Jon
Jackie” Halverson
Camp Claiborne
Irvin Olson
Presque Isle
Mairne
Stanley Loftsgard
Mitchell Field
Long Island
N. Y
Joseph Paulson
Ford Ord
California
Oliver Resigns and Clermont Man Gets the Job
Arthur Morris named manager for Central States Power and Light Corp taking over from E. D. Oliver who resigned after several years in the post. Morris moved here in the past year and will commute from West-Urong daily while awaiting the end of the school year before relocating. Oliver’s future plans were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
Central States Power & Light Corp
E. D. Oliver
Mr. Morris
West-Ungon
Mr. Oliver
Clermont Study Club Opens New Year Meeting
The Clermont Study Club held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Dan Burke’s home. Seven members were present as they covered the lesson titled Legends of the St. Lawrence River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Dan Burke
H. A. Lubke
St. Lawrence River
Egg production in codfish lifecycle
A codfish can produce approximately 6,000,500 eggs, but only about half a dozen mature into adult fish. Most eggs are eaten by other fish.
Earliest Earth Circumference Estimate By Eratosthenes
The ancient measure by Eratosthenes in Alexandria during the third century B C set earth’s circumference at about 24,000 miles, just 902 miles shy of modern equatorial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harth
Eratosthenes
Alexandria
Birthday Observed for Mrs. Mary Washburn at Home
Neighbors and friends gathered Saturday at Mrs. Mary Washburn’s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. A social afternoon featured baskets for lunch and many gifts, with attendees including Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, Mrs. Alfred Wenger, Mrs. Elvira Johnson, Mrs. Harry Becker, Mrs. Nels Reinertson, Mrs. Bess Tschantz, Mrs. Lars Sampson, and Marie Skaien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washburn
Washburn
Gerald Gutcher
Alfred Wenger
Elvira Johnson
Harry Becker
Nels Reinertson
Bess Tschantz
Lars Sampson
Marie Skaien
Clermont Schools Closed All This Week
Ed Dugstad of the Clermont school board said the district will not open this week due to drifted road conditions from town in several directions. The school bus travels 22 to 23 miles and could not operate. School is set to reopen Monday unless new difficulties arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Clermont School Board
Clermont
80th Birthday Observed At Thomas Cummings Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Burt Mr and Mrs John Kaveny Mr and Mrs Herman Griebenow and Leo Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow and August and Albert Burrow joined Thomas Cummings at his home New Year s eve to celebrate his 80th birthday anniversary on New Year s day. Cards and visiting provided entertainment and a late hour lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burt
John’ Kaveny
Herman Griebenow
Leo
Richard Griebenow
August
Albert Burrow
Thomas Cummings
Clermont Valley Creamery To Hold Annual Meeting
The Clermont Valley Creamery Co. will hold its annual meeting Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Legion hall Clermont. Election of officers will occur and the fiscal year ending Nov 30 will be reported with other business as brought before the meeting. By order of Board of Directors Clifford Kittleson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley Creamery Co
Legion Hall
Clermont
Clifford Kittleson
Sec'y
Rolling Roads Through Early Maryland and Virginia Woodlands
In the early days hogsheads of tobacco moved along mill paths cut through forests in Maryland and Virginia. Hogsheads could be rolled by man power or pulled on axles to the river, forming a rough freight system for inland plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
Corregidor Photo Shows Fierce Bombing. U S Guns Hold Line
A Manila caption describes Corregidor island at the mouth of Manila Bay as Japanese bombers harass the rock fortress. U S forces manning the island's guns claim four enemy planes shot down while coast defense guns foil Japanese warships outside the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Luzon Island
U. S
Bank Statement for Farmers' Savings Bank Clermont 1941
Official bank statement of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Fayette Co Iowa as of December 31 1941 lists resources totals loans and discounts 19913589 bonds and securities 0 overdrafts 0 deposits and cash items totals to 47604294 liabilities show capital stock 35000 surplus 5000 undivided profits 0 reserved for contingencies 0 deposits total 816203. The report sworn by President J F Miller and Cashier J A Erickson in January 1942 with notary J F Brorby. Includes local society notes of New Year gatherings and staff movements and an advertisement from R C Valentine Co Marshalltown Iowa offering collection services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Iowa
Clermont
Fayette
A. D
U.S
State of
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
J. F. Brorby
Clermont Iowa council tax levy heading in 1942 meeting
Clermont Iowa minutes reveal regular Jan 5 1942 town council session led by Mayor Simek with absent none. Bills audited include water meters street lights snow shoveling and cemetery bonds. A wartime pall tax for able bodied men 21 to 45 set at 3.00. Funeral notices for Mrs Johanna Borland from Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Simek
Landsgard
Stee
Reigel
Kittleson
Rounds
John Sullivan
Farmers Savings Bank
Louise Miller
Savings Bank
Hans Hanson
Clermont Enterprise
Burkhard Reigel
Malvin Johnson
Central States Power & Light Corp
Central States Power & Light * Corp
H. H. Dohr
Ralph Triem
Matt Parrott & Sons
Richard Griebenow
Elmer Trude
Fred Grossman
Alfred Olson
Badger Meter Co
W. W. Abel
Bernard Hanson
Gerald Gutcher
Donnie Rounds
Franklin Olson
Lou Kornish
John Wede
Aulden Kornish
Henry Helgerson
Barney Yauslin
Louie Schrader
Alfred Wenger
Carl Voelz
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Richard L. Olson
Clermont Fayette County
Martin Nelson
New Year's Party at Carr Home West Union
A group of friends gathered Wednesday evening for a New Year's party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Carr in West Union. After a 6:30 dinner, bridge provided the entertainment, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ressler, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Blake, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Luubke, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Halverson, Mrs. H. B. Greenley, and Dr. and Mrs. R. Y. Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Carr
West Union
Bridge
T. C. Ressler
W. R. Blake
H. A. Luubke
J.C. Halverson
H. B. Greenley
R. Y. Brandt
Colder Than Six Years Hit Clermont After Snowstorm
Clermont residents spent the weekend shoveling sidewalks and clearing driveways after Iowa’s New Year snowstorm. It was the coldest Iowa weather in six years. Cedar Rapids bus service failed Thursday and Friday, Saturday’s trip arrived an hour late, and school opening was postponed until roads improve. Men hauled snow in the business district while north-side streets began clearing Tuesday afternoon as drifting continued and roads remained not open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ladies' Aid Society Elects Officers for New Year
At the December meeting held Wednesday afternoon December 31 at Mrs. Wayne Abel’s home, officers were elected: Louie Olson president Dan Burke vice president B Reigel secretary R V Brandt treasurer. The group voted a $5 Red Cross gift and held a gift exchange, serving sixteen members and three guests including Mrs. Arthur Morris Mrs. Orlando Kitleson and Mrs. Carl Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wayne Abel
R. V. Brandt
H. B. Greenley
Louie Olson
Red Cross
Dan Burke
B. Reigel
Arthur Morris
Orlando Kitleson
Carl Carmichael
Christmas Seal Drive Thanks and Final Reminder
Have You Done Your art Your Christmas Seal chairman Mrs. Fred Cline thanks all purchasers of seals and Clermont citizens for support. A final request urges those who have not remitted money or returned seals to act at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Clermont
Masons and Stars to Have Joint Installation
The Masons and Eastern Stars of Clermont will hold a joint installation on Thursday evening January 15. Neighboring officers have been invited to help with the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons and
Eastern Stars of
Clermont
Local notes from Edgewood Journal details births and changes
Twenty-five years ago Orville Coffman returns from Navy service for a visit. A daughter is born to L. S. Eastman and wife on the previous Friday. A daughter is born Friday to Chris Nelson between Gunder and Clermont. Nels Simerson visits St Louis to be with wife and daughter. Hugh Thomas forms his own business using the C Miller shop. A fashion note predicts high boots will fade to save leather. Mrs. W R Blake battles grippe. Miller & Sons take Edgewood High plant, switch from direct to alternating current with Clermont workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Coffman
A. Coffman
Uncle
Sam
Hugh Thomas
J. T. Kelleher
C. Miller & Sons Hardware
W. R. Blake
Grippe
Miller & Sons
Edgewood Hight
Miller
Clermont
Edgewood Journal
Singing Church Services and Church Activities Schedule
The Lutheran church, The Singing Church, holds Sunday worship at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and a communion service at East Clermont at 11 a m. Highland Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Olavus Larson's home on Tuesday Jan 13. Priscilla Working Band meets Wednesday Jan 14 at West church. East Sewing Society meets Thursday Jan 16. Pastor Rev I L Hutnisey leads the schedule of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland Ladies' Aid Society
Olavus Larson
Priscilla
Jan Id
Westchurch
East Sewing Society
Hutnisey
Clermont Calendar Highlights Jan Readings and Dinners
Clermont social events list activities from Jan 8 to Jan 15 including Rosary Society Altar Guild basketball Stan ley meeting and Lodge A F and A M. It notes dinner guests Sunday for Henry and Emma Larson with local families in Nora Springs Oelwein Gunder and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Stanley
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Progressive Club
Union Church Guild
Clermont Lodge
A. FF
A. M
Fred Larson Arta
Nora Springs
Arthur Eley
Oclwein
George O. Larson
Gilbert Loftsgard
Gunder
Roy Meyer
Henry
Emma Larson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Boys
Oliver
Thisbank
Clermont Valley Creamery
John Camp
Esther Carlin
Erie
Millie Ross
Oelwein
Lieut. Lang
Iowa City
Lolita Blake
Helen Halverson
John
Gus Krueger
Marie Krueger
Elgin
Janet Olson
Upper Lowa
Norman Amundson
Amundson
Clarence Belschner
Ames
LH. Follett, Louise Miller
Laird Cline
Anna Stee
Augusta Miller
Eugene Cooley
la Crosse
Wis
Mabel Barnes
Chris Barnes
Ossian
Des Moines
Helen Ramsey
St. Paul, Minn
Rev
E. E. Ramsey
Ralph Schrader
Morris Amundson
Aldean Trude
Harold Triem
U. S. Army
Emil Lassig
Goodwin
M. D
Blake
Lassig
Central States Company
R. C. Valentine Co
Light Co
Marshalltown
Council Proceedings
Johanna Borland
Brant Funeral Home
New Year’s Party
Masons and Stars
Pley
Belva Miller
Lois Brandt
Rex
June Larson
Trene Erickson
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Fred Larson
Evelyn
Glen
Earl Thompson
Wadena
Orvin
Tilman Thompson
Poorville
Bessie Anderson
Louise Peterson
Emma Gunderson
Dysart
Fred Thompson
John Thompson
Signal Corps
The
Coast Artillery
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Rochester
Chrystal
Donna Schweinerus
Enterprise
Lutheran Church
CC. C.mass
L. M. Crowe
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
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