Birthday surprises mark several local celebrations
A string of surprise birthday parties honored Vernon Meyer L. T Olson Oscar R Larson and Mrs Meyer. Attendees from Olson Peterman Larson Anderson and Paulson families joined in baskets lunches and card games at multiple homes. The events featured visits cake and social hours reflecting a community observance of birth anniversaries.
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Theo
N. Loftsgard
Arnold Stumme
Martin Nelson
Wayne Abel
Vernon Meyer
L. T. N. Olson
Oscar R. Larson
Chris Peterdon
Ernie
Leo Kloster
Marilyn
West Union
John ‘Mark
Buddy
Sf Ossian
Marjorie Keath
Postville
O. R. Larson
Bernell Larson
Harry ‘“Yauslir
Maria Staake
Harry
Mra
L. T. Anderson
Luucan Olson
Jesse G., Olson
Howard Foyle
Martin Anderson
Mary Tatro
Gilbert Anderson
Agnes
Wm. Schweinerus
Mira
A. A. Nordhus
Mildred Olson
Louis
Meyer
Irs
Mars Hanson
Ole Christianson
Perry Paulson
O. K. Kittleson
Helen Qimiudson
Ed Barnes
Agnes Paulson
Richard Griebenaw
Aulger Pauls
Funeral in Waterloo for Mrs. Walter Delaney
Going to Waterloo on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Becker attended the funeral services held there at St Joseph's church for Mrs. Walter Delaney. Heart trouble caused her sudden death which occurred Monday morning, Jan. 4. Saleaman Wanted Established Rawleigh route just becoming available in Central Fayette county. This route worked continuously by same dealer 5 years. Business well established. Exceptional opportunity for right man. Write at once, Rawleigh's, Dept. IAA-100-204, Freeport, Ill. 1921p
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Waterloo
Harry Becker
St Joseph’s Church
Walter Delaney
Saleaman
Rawleigh
Fayette County
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Freeport
Ill
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Schedule
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 9 at Mrs. Frank Fay’s home with hostesses Mrs. Andine Vashy and Mrs. Otto Vashy. They reported Christmas gifts for local children and discussed an essay contest on The Story of Pioneer Life to be sponsored in the high school. The unit voted to send one dollar to Knoxville hospital and to sponsor a spring poppy poster contest with school superintendent approval. Officers were updated with Mrs. Walter Vinton becoming 1st vice president and Mrs. Verni Engle elected 2nd vice president. A radio program by Grace Gilbert from West Union was announced for January 19 at 2:30 p.m. The remainder of the year’s schedule listed meetings and pot-luck suppers through December with various members named for each month.
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Knoxville
Walter Vinton
Verni Engle
Franz Appelman
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Grace Gilbert
King of
West Union
WOT
Jerdee
Hans Hanson
Theo
Clermont Commanders Fall to Stanley in Friday Game
Clermont Commanders lost Friday in a strong showing by Stanley, marking only their second defeat in 29 games over two seasons. Leonard Olson starred for Clermont boys while Dorothy Brorby led the girls. Upcoming: Clermont hosts Stanley January 26 and travels to Maynard January 23 for final away games.
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Clermont
Stanley
Tripoli
Clerjmont
Leonard Olson
Dorothy Brorby
Clermont Fourth in Christmas Seal Sale Report
Clermont units placed fourth in the county Christmas seal sale with $63 in receipts. West Union led with 104, Fayette followed at 73, and Oelwein ranked first. A Fayette county tuberculosis association planning board was formed, with Supt. Noble and others named to organize the effort and centralize funding for countywide tuberculosis work.
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R. V. Brandt
Fred Cline
Oclwein
Clermont
Qelwein
West Union
Fayette
Snow Haul Clears Clermont Street From Opera House
Marshal Hans Hanson and helpers cleared the business street Monday evening. Snow banks made parking next to impossible from the opera house corner south to Gerner's cafe. A Bishop's committee meeting at Mrs. Crowe's home elected E. H. Dibble warden Mrs. Crowe secretary and B. C. Gruver treasurer and planned installing a church heat distribution fan.
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Hans Hanson
Opera House
Gerner
Episcopal Church
Wm. Crowe
Chas. F. Edwards
Decorah
E. H. Dibble
Dna
B. C
Gruver
Chamberlain’s Umbrella Costs and Craft Details
The favorite umbrella of Prime Minister Chamberlain reportedly costs about 14 dollars and 75 cents. Its malacca handle is spiked on a Tonkin cane and decorated with a gilt band. The silk cover is handsewn, hinges riveted by hand, and the brass ferrule tipped with steel. replicas have grown popular in London.
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Chamberlain
London
Red Cross Officers Elected in West Union Unit
The West Union Red Cross unit elected officers with Mrs. R. V. Brandt as chairman and Mrs. Dan Burke as secretary. A financial report showed a balance of 96.31 on Jan 15 and total receipts of 186.16 with disbursements including dues, Christmas cheer, and health program funds. Local social notes mention visits, bridge scores, and Clermont Study club activities.
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West Union
American Red Cross
Farmers’ Savings ‘Bank
R. V. Brandt
Dan Burke
Louise Miller
Home Service
Dee
Dr. Carr
Frank Camp
Carr and
Jerdee
Baechier’s
Christ- Ee Up
Former Clermont Girl Loses Husband
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Postville for Harlan Willman who died Friday. He was 28, born on a Post township farm, married Bessie Nelson of Clermont on December 17, 1938, and lived on a farm near West Union. He is survived by his widow, his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Frederick R. Ludwig
Harlan Willman
Mr. Willman
Post Township
Allamakee County
Bessie Nelson
Clerjrmont
Willman
West Union
Rudolph Willman
Elsie Meyer
Lavila
Royal Neighbors Hold Election At Home
The Royal Neighbors of America held their annual election on January 10 at Mrs. Kathryn Priest's home. Catherine Horan was elected chancellor, joining officers including Helen Dibble oracle, Kate Rolfs vice oracle, and others. A luncheon followed. separate notes cover a Union church class party, patient recoveries, and hospital updates for Amy Gilbertson, Mrs. Edwin Stry, and Wm. Burrow Sr.
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Royal Neighbors of
America
Kathryn Priest
Ion
Catherine Horan
Mary Scott
Helen Dibble
Oracle
Kate Rolfs
Tena Gress
Agnes Wede
Marshall
Julia Mullaney
Amy Gilbertson
Rochester
Minn
Edwin Stry
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wm. Burrow
Colonial Hospital
Officers Named by Grand Meadow Club
The Grand Meadow Study met at Mrs. Ewald Lyngaas home on Friday January 12. Mrs. Carmen Swenson led the session and officers were elected for the year: Irene Helgerson president Verla Gunderson vice president Mrs. Gerhard Halverson secretary treasurer Vinon Nelson publicity chairman Irene Helgerson program chair Mrs. Martin Amundson and Mrs. Clifford Kittleson. Attendees included Mesdames Richard Olson Emma Gunderson Martin Amundson Gerhard Halverson Anson Helgerson Ewald Lyngaas Clfford Kittleson Ames Olson Carmen Swenson Verna Gunderson Vinah Nelson and Trene Helgerson.
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Grand Meadow
Ewald Lyngans
Carmen Swenson
Irene Helgerson
Verla Gunderson
Gerhard Halverson
Vinon Nelson
Martin Amundson
Clifford Kittleson
Mesdames
Richard Olson
Emma Gunderson
Anson Helgerson
Ewald Lyngaas
Clfford Kittleson
Ames Olson
Versa Gunderson
Vinah Nelson
Trene Helgerson
Clermont Schools Closéd For Blizzard Holiday
Clermont pupils enjoyed a snow day on Monday as a statewide blizzard kept highways impassable. Classes resumed Tuesday with bus routes restored and streets clear after trucks and workers removed snow.
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Clermont
Commercial Club Meets at Pringle's for NYA Projects
The Clermont Commercial Club met at Pringle's restaurant with about thirty members and two guests, Paul Waters and R P Strauch. J A Erickson presided in chair Gordon Junker’s absence as Bills for Christmas activities were approved, then plans for NYA projects and feed for youths during the snow emergency were discussed. The club voted to purchase feed and send local NYA youths to surrounding territory Tuesday morning. Other routine matters were disposed of before adjournment.
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Clermont
Pringle’s
Paul Waters
R.P. Strauch
Elgin
J. A. Erickson
Gordon Junker
NYA
Enthusiasm as a Driving Force in Achievement
The passage urges embracing enthusiasm as a moral stance, arguing it fuels perseverance on a rough path. It encourages openness to inspiration, sharing fervor with others, and regard for Emerson who calls enthusiasm the fire that powers achievement.
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Emerson
Clermont Masonic Installation Tonight
Elgin Masons invited as Clermont Lodge officers to be installed with Silverleaf lodge members serving as installing officers. A lunch follows, then a jovial evening. It can happen to you Drive safely. Wheat Stabilization Canada paid 25 million to support last year’s crop price.
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Elgin
Clermont Lodge
Silverleaf Lodge
County Safety Councils
Canada
Tarméra
Union Church Guild Meets At Clermont Home
Eleven members and three guests attended a session at a Clermont home last Wednesday of the Union Church Guild. Mrs. I. L. Carr prepared a paper on Correggier’s famous painting Holy Night, read by Mrs. R. V. Brandt. Refreshments concluded the afternoon.
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Fred Cline
Clermont Union Church Guild
I. L. Carr
Correggier
R. V. Brandt
Clermont Calendar January calendar events and notices
January events list for Clermont includes W C F business meeting Vermont Lodge A M on 18 Thursday and 19 Friday basketball games at Koya Elgin 23 Tuesday boys and girls basketball Maynard there contract bridge club 24 Wednesday Men’s bridge club. Also a safety alert urges using dimmers to reduce nighttime automobile deaths.
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Vermont Lodge Alp
A. M
Koya
Elgin
Maynard
Old Pirate Town Trees Survive Inside Brune Wick Church
Ancient trees over a century old grow within the ruined walls of a church in Brunewick North Carolina. The colonial town was abandoned after repeated pirate raids leaving only this structure and its arboreal remains as evidence.
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Brunewick
N.C
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