Dinner and Bridge Party At Corner Cupboard
Mrs Alfred Baechler and Geneva Wells hosted a three course 6:30 dinner for thirteen guests at the Corner Cupboard on Wednesday Jan 19. The long table featured yellow crepe streamers a silver ship centerpiece blue lamps and china doll favors. Afterward guests moved to Mrs Haechler's home for bridge with prizes won by Andine Vasby Thelma Christianson and Elizabeth Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baechler
Geneva Wells
Eigirteen
Clermont Masons Install Officers at Regular Meeting
Clermont Lodge A F and A M installed officers at the regular meeting on January 20. Worshipful Master Roger Henderson Senior Warden Dr L L Carr Junior Warden H H Follett Treasurer Edmund Dugstad B Secretary B C Grover Senior Deacon Jay E White Junior Deacon Carlton J Peck Benior Stewart Wim J Nelson Junior Stewart Dr R V Brandt Tyler L H Appelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A. M
Roger Henderson
L. L. Carr
H. H. Follett
Edmund Dugstad
B. C. Grover
Jay E. White
Carlton J. Peck
Benior Stewart
Wim. J. Nelson
R. V. Brandt Tyler
L. H. Appelman
Clermont Girls Triumph At Waverly 60 to 17
Clermont girls basketball team traveled to Waverly on Monday night January 24 and defeated the home sextette 60 to 17. Stormy weather forced an overnight stay in Oran with return trip Tuesday morning. MBupt Lenhall J A Erickson J M Brorby and Mise Schump accompanied the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Waverly
Oran
Mbupt,lenhall
J. A. Erickson
J. M Brorby
Mise Schump
Clermont Calendar Highlights January 31 to February 8
The January 31 meeting of the Firemen's group and the Business and Professional Women's Club is listed with February 1 O. E. meeting. On February 2 the Priscilla Working Band and Royal Neighbors of America are scheduled. February 8 features St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Visitors Mrs Louise Miller and Mrs Louie Schutte of Postville stayed in Rochester, Minnesota, from Tuesday to Friday last week.
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Firemen's Meeting
Business and Professional Women's Club
O. E
Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors of America
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Louise Miller
Louie Schutte
Postville
Rochester
Minn
US Convicts 20 Oil Officials in Sherman Case
A Madison jury of business men and farmers returned guilty verdicts Saturday against 16 major oil companies and 50 officials for conspiring to fix gasoline prices in a three month trial. The case cost both sides about 3 million dollars and targeted Sherman act violations. Photo shows William J. Donovan, chief defense counsel, and Charles Arnott, alleged mastermind and Socony vice president, amid the verdict discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
William J. Donovan
Charles Arnott
Socony
Wallace A. Martin dies after lingering illness in Cedar Rapids
Wallace A Martin aged 59 dies at the family residence in Cedar Rapids after a lingering illness. He was born near Clermont September 11, 1860 and moved to Cedar Rapids 31 years ago from Postville. He married Martha Shipton March 26, 1882 near Clermont. Survived by widow four daughters Nelle M Lois Martin Mrs R S Rogers and Myra and a son H F Martin all of Cedar Rapids and a sister Mrs Underwood of Kansas plus three brothers and two grandsons. Funeral services were held in Cedar Rapids Saturday January 22.
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Wallace A. Martin
Twelfth St
N. W
Cedar Rapids
Martin Wasorn
Clermont
Postville
Martha Shipton
Nelle M
Lois Martin
Myra
D. W. Doran
H. F. Martin
Underwood
Kansas
E. H. Martin
Vancouver
Wash
E. A. Martin
Missoula
Mont
John Martin
South Dakota
Martin
Crescent Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ancient Order of
The Singing Church at Clermont Sunday Services
Clermont Luth Church schedules worship on Sunday January 30 with Divine services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 a m English service Preparations include East Luther League program by Luther College entertainers and a speaker, with public invited Mission Society hosts listed for February 3 Confirmation classes continue Choirs meet Feb 3 at Irvin Olson’s home and West Clermont choir meets.
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West Clermont
East Clermont Church
East
Lolita Blake to Direct Earnest at Upper Iowa Theatre
Lolita Blake will direct Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest a modern English comedy presented February 3 at the Upper Iowa theatre by the freshmen players new campus group. The cast is drawn from the freshman class and aims to mark a major step in the college's dramatic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Upper Iowa
Freshmen Players
Lolita Blake
U. TL. U
Clermont Union Church Notes and Weekend Visits
Clermont Union Church reports worship at 730 pm with J J Snyder minister and Mrs Wm Nelson pianist. Visitors include Wm Belschner from Waterloo, L V Candee of Anamooga, A Lubke, Alice Sullivan from Dunlap, Thelma Helgerson underwent appendicitis surgery in Decorah hospital, L L Carr and wife hosted Walter Falk in Elgin, Len Simek and family visited the Wine Struckman home in Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Wm. Belschner
Waterloo
George Belschner
Len Simek
Joe Simuk
Lavonne
Oldest Organ in the World at Aquincum
The oldest organ likely dates to 228 A D found at Aquincum near Budapest. An attached tablet notes the instrument’s two wind chambers and 62 pipes were repaired to restore playability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquincum
Budapest
Capital Named for Monroe Monrovia Liberia
Monrovia, capital and largest city of Liberia, serves as the government headquarter for a region roughly the size of Ohio. It was named in honor of President James Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Monrovia
Liberia
James Monroe
Hio
Customs Officers in Seattle Display District Photo
Seattle officers pose with H. A. Brown left in a city photo emphasizing customs service and law enforcement presence. The image highlights agency personnel and a labeled participant in a formal display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Wash
H. A. Brown
American Legion Auxiliary Supports Peace Program
The American Legion Auxiliary pledges full effort to protect America's peace by backing a universal service law, strict neutrality, and adequate national defense. The plan argues everyone would serve and sacrifice in war, preventing profit motives and ensuring equal national service across capital, industry, manpower, and combatants.
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American Legion Auxiliary
America
American Legion
United States
Transient Photographers Challenge City Ordinance in Webster City
A crew of traveling photographers arrived in Webster City and challenged the city license law. They demanded to see the ordinance, which requires a five dollar daily or twenty five dollar annual license, a fee not charged to local photographers. The city manager admitted no enforcement against locals, while the visitors declared they would stay about three weeks without paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Neal
Freeman—Journal
Caught With 40 Gallons Of Alcohol In Car
Federal and county officers raided the Ossian beer tavern run by Hiller Holien. He arrived in his car during the raid and 40 gallons of alcohol were found inside the vehicle. Holien was taken to Decorah and jailed, with a Tuesday hearing before Justice H F Barthell and released on $1000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiller Holien
Ossian
Holien
Holten
Decorah
H. F. Barthell
East L L to Sponsor Luther College Entertainers
The East Clermont Luther League announces a first in a series of high class programs by Luther College students. The program includes a violinist, a girls trio, and a speaker. The Luther group comes highly recommended and the committee is pleased to present these young folks to the community. Public invited for 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Luther League
Luther College
Luther
Card of Thanks and Odd Fishing Tale
Expresses gratitude to friends, relatives, Masonic Order for services for C. H. Gruver. Includes a humorous note about Clifford Hastings removing a fish fin from his finger after a fishing accident in August 1936 at Waukon Junction, with the final removal occurring 18 months later.
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C. H. Gruver
Masonic Order
Clifford Hastings
Waukon Junction
Clifford
Cautious Driving Near Children Urged by Officials
Officials urge motorists to use the horn only as a warning when children approach crosswalks and to wait for pedestrians. Do not rely on the horn to clear the street or replace safe braking. The guidance emphasizes patience, treating children as if they were loved ones needing a safe crossing.
Glass Wool Insulation Materials Noted For Efficiency
Readable text highlights glass wool and related products such as glass bricks spun glass and glass silk as effective insulators. Emphasizes their utility in reducing heat transfer and improving building energy performance.
County Meeting of Tuberculous Association in Clermont
A county meeting of the Tuberculous association was held at the Larmbee building in Clermont on Saturday January 22. Officers were re elected with Mrs R V Brandt Clermont as chairman Mrs Roth Strauch Elgin as vice chairman and Mrs H B Greenley Clermont as secretary and treasurer Mrs Brandt chosen delegate to the state meeting in Ottumwa in March.
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Tubercalodgical Association
Larmbee
Clermont
Resvlvebad
Somely
R. V. Brandt
Roth Strauch
Elgin
H. B. Greenley
Glermont
Brandt
Ottumwa
Pleasant surprise party honors Mrs Olson on birthday
A Saturday evening gathering of friends celebrated Mrs Cornalius Olson's birthday anniversary with cards as the entertainment and refreshments served. Attending were Mrs Alma Anderson and son, Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson, Mr and Mrs Georger Larson and Kathryn, Mrs Rene Ostlie and sons, Mr and Mrs Wim B Miller and family, Mr and Mrs J A Erickson and Eleanor Lyngaas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornalius Olson
Alma Anderson
Song
Hans J. Larson
Georger
Larson
Kathryn
Rene Ostlie
Wim. B. Miller
J. A. Erickson
Eleanor Lyngaas
Clermont Study Club Meeting Notes and Host Details
The Clermont Study Club gathered at Mrs. R. V. Brandt’s home on Tuesday January 18 with 16 members present. A one o’clock luncheon was served with Mrs. H. B. Greenley assisting. Roll call quoted “Prominent Men in the News.” Mrs. L. H. Appelman reviewed the book Denmark by Agnes Rothary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
R. V. Brandt
H. B. Greenley
Roll Call
L. H. Appelman
Denmark
Agnes Rothary
Declamatory Contest Delayed Amid Community Notices
Local events reported include a postponement of the home declamatory contest from January 25, visitors to Dan Burke's, and various social gatherings. Mentions of Elmer Ramsey traveling to Minneapolis for a seminarian meeting, bridge club high scores, and church society activities plus college registration for Lovella Dibble at Upper Iowa University are noted along with obituaries and travel notices among Fayette residents.
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Lovella Dibble
Upper Iowa University
Miss Dibble
Fayette Publc School
Catholic Women meet in Calmar for Jan session
Ossian Dennery and the National Council of Catholic Women gathered at the Sir Aloysius Catholic church auditorium in Calmar on Sunday afternoon January 21 with over one hundred ladies present. Elisabeth Priest of Vermont opened the meeting and Very Rev Fr Thiltgen led prayer. Affiliated groups reported ongoing work, new study clubs formed in the parish, and the national president's message urged protest against radio broadcasts. The afternoon featured Rev F Leon O Connell speaking on Catholic social history, a vocal solo by Opal Becker, and a Dutch tap dance by eight girls. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Dennery
National Council of Catholic Women
Sir Aloysius Catholic Church
Elisabeth Priest
Vermont
Thiltgen
Ossian
Spilville
Clermont
Calmar
Sanborn Fing
Mae West
Garden of Eden
Vallemeke
Shars
F. Leon O'Connell
Opal Becker
Calmar Indies
B. L. Crowe
Dan Burke
Elizabeth Sullivan
Agnes Kneeland
P. Sullivan
Ella Rafferty
Margaret Clarke
Thos. Cummings
Herman Griebonow
International Air Show Opens In Chicago January 23
The four motor Sup liners built in Seattle feature pilot friendly design with triplicate gyrosconic flight instruments and duplicate others. The event showcases latest aviation developments from January 28 to February 4 in Chicago as the largest air show of its kind.
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Chicago
Seattle
Wash
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Clermont Masons
Clermont Girls
U. S
Clermont Luth
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Union Church
Alice Sullivan
Dunlap, Til
Sullivan
Thelma Helgerson
Mrs. L. L. Carr
Walter Falk
Paul W. Copestick
Smith Cave
East L. L
Luther College Entertainers
Bertha Frisbie
Gus Gunderson
Luther League
Luther College Chorus
J. B. Shipton
Louie Olson
W. A. Martin
Mr. Martin
Olson
Mr. Shipton
Priscilla
Lutheran Church
Thos. Kjosa
Irene Ostlie
Elmer Anderson
Martin Anderson
van. Schweinerus
Charles H. Gruver
Bert Grover
Glen Webb
Rockford
C. L. Grover
Waterville
Margaret King
Fred Martinson
Gunderson
Albert Lea
Fred Grover
Francis
West Union
County Meeting of
T.B. Seal Association
Emmett Thyne
Volga City
E. BE. Ramsey
Minneapolis, Minn
Contract Bridge Club
W. R. Blake
Beulah Gunderson
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Herb, Anderson
John Quinn
Rose
Montana
Truge
Gordon Junker
Harold Landsgard
Doris
Oscar Larson
T. F. Sheehan
Hopkins
Frank Qwens
Minneolis
Buinge
Nellie Shevtutn
Norma Vasby
Clarice Dugstad
Marie Humphry
Gretchen Rolls
Franklin Olson
Amaretta Henderton
Vinah Nelson
Mildred Thorson
The
Mission Society
Ramsey
Louise Amundson
Ole Amundson
Henry Olson
Simon Nelson
Lovie Amundson
Martin Nelson
Harold Opland
Gunder
E. L. Simpson
Vernon
Oscar Largon Homme
Lois Brandt
Wer Union
Hazel Schrader
Juana, Suny
Mr. Engelhart
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