Civil War Vet Knudt Halverson Laid To Rest
Knudt Halverson a Civil War veteran was buried last Thursday January 13 1921 at Clermont Lutheran cemetery after simple services at West Clermont Lutheran church He was born March 24 1884 in Shimol Norway and died January 11 1981 He settled in Highland township Iowa in youth served in Co G 16th U S Infantry with General Grant at Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh He leaves a daughter Mrs Knudtson and a granddaughter Mrs Dr Pribyl of Chicago a sister Mrs Ole Aaron three other relatives and many friends Crown Hill home in Clermont marked his late years
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Lala
Knudt Hylverson
West Clermont Luthera Church
Clermont Lutheran Cemetery
Clermont
U.S
Kniudt Halverson
Shim!dol
Norway
Americas
Highland Township
County
Iowa
Olson
UN M. Koudtson
Pribyl
Chicagd
Mabel Knudtson
Ole Aaron
Clayton County
Halverson
Crown Hill
St. Louis
Missouri
Joint Installation of L C O F and Rebekah Lodges
The L. C. O. F. Lodge and Rebekah Lodge held joint officer installations for the new term conducted by district officers using the new form. Frank Morrison and Mrs. Belle Hender led installing duties with Marshals H. Shaffer and Mrs. Tiffany, assisted by H. P. Olson and others. Electives installed included Max Hunsberger and Gertrude Bowen as N. Gs, Ray Desart as v.G., Alice Winkler as N. G., Chas Capper as Sec., and Dini Hunsberger as Treas. The evening ended with a social gathering and a cafeteria banquet. Odd Fellows supplied ice cream. Two Rebekah Lodges in District No. 1, Oelwein and Elgin, on the Honor Roll with ten percent of membership proficient in designated work.
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L. C. O. F. Lodge
Rebakah Lodge
Frank Morrison
West Union
Belle Hender
Celwein
H. Shaffer
S. Tiffany
Oelwein
Alice Winkler
Chas Capper
Gruver
Dini Hunsberger
Treas
Odd Fellows
Knights of the Square Table Film Benefit by Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts arrange a charity film titled The Knights of the Square Table to be shown Thursday evening January 27 at the Methodist church. Admission will be by ticket in advance with prices 20 and 90 cents. The film, once shown at Fayette last summer, drew broad support as a strong scout representation.
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Boy Scouts
Knights of “the
Methodist Church
Fayette
Boy Scouts of America
Fer Baler-Single comic White Leg horn Roosters
Edgar Kimball offers Fer Baler-Single comic White Leg horn roosters at one dollar each if purchased at once.
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Edgar Kimball
Eastern Stars Install Officers Amid Social Evening
Eastern Stars held a regular meeting with candidates to be initiated. Installing work delayed due to missing officers will conclude next meeting with Myrtle Muellenthaler and others to fill roles. A farewell supper and social program followed, featuring games, musical numbers, and a vocal duet by Mrs. Moore and Miss Otley.
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Eastern Stars
Sharghong
Yrhose
Myrtle Muellenthaler
F. O. Hillman
W. P
Max Harrington
Asso
Joanna Hughes
Jennie Mosby
Bertha Mealey
Conductresa
Nelle Mattoon
Greorgin Mae Schori
Adah
Ida Thoma
Ruth
Isa Florence Kohler
Esther
Nelle Schori
Martha
Flosale Capper
Electa
Alica Winkler
Albert Schori
Sentinel
Bess Stoehr
Austie Holzer
Marshall
Nelle Moore
Masons Install Officers Tuesday Evening at Lodge
Silver Leaf Lodge No 618 set the officers for the coming year with CO J Harrington as installing officer Ed Hanson as marshal and Rev F C Hillman as chaplain Those who will fill the various offices include Mal Kohter W M and M Weibel W S with others named for future posts
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Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
CO. J. Harrington
Ed Hanson
Marshall
F. C. Hillman
Mal Kohter
W. M
M. Weibel
Local Trustee Roster Includes Hanson and Moaby
A fragment lists officers and trustees: Fred Hanson and Alf Holzer with Tyler as J. secretary J. Harrington as secretary, Samuel Moaby as treasurer, and chaplains Hillman and other trustees Albert Schori Aug Benson plus Kid Hanson.
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Fred Hanson
P. Stoeler
Alf Holzer
Tyler
C. J. Harrington
Samuel Moaby
Treas
Hillman
Kid Hanson
Albert Schori
Aug. Benson
George N Schorl Opens Dairy with Milkmen Cows for Milk Delivery
George N Schorl announces a dairy venture and purchases mill cows to begin milk deliveries by the first of the coming month. He will not delivery less than a quart per customer and plans sanitary bottle handling. Currently able to supply a limited number of customers, inquiries are invited for milk services.
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George N. Schorl
George N. Schori
Country store tale in old German town humor
In a Wom eigdorf country store years ago a quirky exchange unfolds as an old customer requests asafoetida. The clerk muses on a punny name while a playful back and forth ends with the clerk declining the extra spelling and the odd customer’s request.
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Womeigdorf
Aenegnilus
Hartman and Blake on Committees in New Legislature
Reports show Senator George S. Hartman named chairman of the commerce and trade committee and a member of several panels including appropriations, fish and game, and forestry. Representative W. R. Blake is appointed chairman of industrial schools and sits on schools and textbooks, labor, ways and means, public utilities, and more.
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Hartman
Blake
George S., Hartman
W. R. Blake
Commerce and Trade
Binke
Ways and Means
Board of Control
Man who suits everybody may soon win over Inim
A man who claims to tailor his approach to please all faces the chance to sway Inim as he seeks broad appeal. The effort centers on balancing interests and avoiding sharp lines that offend any group. The plan hinges on diplomacy and steady persuasion.
Iowa clinic reports explore tuberculosis and ear exams
A report from Albis in Monroe county highlights a health clinic with Dr. John H. Peck and Dr. J. L. Craven leading tuberculosis focus while Drs. H. J. McCoy and M. L. Turner from Des Moines examined ears nose and throat. Over 150 people sought exams, with several TB cases identified. Dr. O. R. Sweeney of Iowa State College notes new uses for corn cob byproducts including furfural and coal-like char. The piece also covers state funding needs, education staffing, farm and dairy notes, and local business updates.
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Iowa
Albis
Monroe County
John H. Peck
Des Moines
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
J. L. Craven
Adel
H. J. McCoy
M. L. Turner
O. R. Sweeney
Chemical Engineering Department
Iowa State College
United States
Sweeney
California
State Board of Control
Clayton County
Welbel Mill Company
Two Fayette County Road Projects Planned This Year
Two road projects will be funded by federal and state aid to improve roads in Fayette county and nearby towns including Oelwein Macyoard Fayette West Union Clermont and surrounding areas. About 45 miles will be affected with 36 miles graded and drained and 8.5 miles gravelled. Estimated total cost around 165000 to 170000 dollars, with 145000 for grading and drainage and 26000 for graveling. Contract letting could occur within the month after project approval.
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Fayette County
Oelwein
Macyoard
Fayette
West Union
Clermont
Dr McKeever Lectures Stir Elgin Audience
Dr McKeever, a platform orator familiar to many states, delivers lectures in Elgin this week at the M E church. His talks aim at guiding youth with practical, heartful messages. He will also speak at the Father Son and Big Brother banquet Friday evening and at Sunday services.
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Elgin
Dr. McKeever
Dr. McKkeever
Union
M. E
Library Supplies and School Absences Report
New library supplies arrived. Louis Thoma, Bessie Chapman, and Lois Lehn with Grace Graver were absent due to illness. Mildred Hardington visited the second primary room Monday after noon. An elementary program is planned Friday in the Grammar room. Grammar room roll call Monday was perfect. Visitors Mrs Thomas and Halver Knudson appeared in the Intermediate room Friday afternoon. Dr Mereover lectured to High School and Grammar pupils Monday and Tuesday.
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Louis Thoma
Bessie Chapman
Mildred Hardington
Atven
Lois Lehn
Grace Graver
Thomas
Halver Knudison
Mereover
Cheistaas seal Sate Mian Guetrud report on charity sales
The report shows sales totaling 650.75 with 50 percent to the state association and 50 percent to N. J. Breckner for Fayette county health nurse funds. Oelwein chapter led at 325, West Union 395.75, with many towns detailing smaller sums and several rural schools yet to report.
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Cheistaas
Guetrud
Stafford
Rei Crosa
Pigelte
Gelwemn
Weat Union Red Cedissebogt
Ikdemiedl Amousta
Eayiense
State
Tuperculosig Association
N. J. Breckner
Fayette County
West Union
Frank Morrison
Fayette
Mel
Nora Graf
Waucoma
Bela For
Clermont
Jack Halverson
Hawkeye
Mia
J. B. Palmer
Wadeun
Verne ‘Kniel
Elgin
F. J. Moore
Alpha
Neil Richmond
Eldorado
G. A. Everson
Randa- Hea
St. Lucas
Lima
Mary Muscript
Donnan
Florence Connell
Argo-Gazette
Lectures by Dr. McKeever Draw Small Ard Society Crowd
The Ladies Ard Society plans a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Bra Holzer but poor weather reduced attendance. Dr. McKeever continues a lecture series this week on topics including The Power of Love in the World and What God Demands of a Christian. A Friday banquet and a Sunday program follow with ticket prices at 65 cents.
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M. E. Ghorch
Bra Holzer
Suny
Dr. McKeever
Dr. Mekeever
McKeever
Investing Money at Home Improves Cities and Returns
The author argues that if widow and old age pension losses were redirected locally, even a small portion of investments could power home projects. If residents invest wisely, cities gain electric lights, better roads, phones, and transport, while funds stay local and yield stronger returns.
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Salt Lake
United States
Lowe
Hone
Poultry Produce Buying Notice for Independent Produce Co
February 1 notice states D Shaffer will begin purchasing poultry Hees and Cream for the Independent Produce Co Bring your produce to Jim for cash Take home a magazine for over Sunday from Jos Resall Store A few days remain until the Berg Keller sale auction locations not specified
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D. Shaffer
The
Independent Produce Co
Jim
Jos Resall
Berg & Keller
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Vna
Otto Bauman
Mesdames Boies Capper
Delwe
J. H. Bau- Man & Sons
Perkins
Iowa City
Asth General Assembly
State Board of Education
State University
Perkins Hospital
EH Perkins
Delhi
Delaware County
W. R. Boyd
General Assembly
Clarence Huston
Waukee
Dallas County
Towa
Young
Dea Sind
Shesr
Hilmeade Society
High Savings Bank
Gus Guderson
J. D. Shaffer
Fred Reichert
A. S. Houg
Aug
Benson
Gus Gunderson
Aug, Benson
Samuel Mosby
Fred Hangon
Eleahor Schneider
Luchsinger
Weibel Mit! Company
Chris Leiman
Chris
Benj. Baumgartner
H. W. Wedel
Berg & Kohler
Atay
Mint
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