West Clermont Luther League Program Listing
The West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on July 18 at 8 o'clock featuring song society scripture reading prayer a topic introduction by Marion Anderson a reading by Clarion Hanson a vocal solo by Mrs Russell Larson topic continuation by Lila Larson a convention report by Stanley Gunsten and Rev Gunsten with collection and closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Derson
Clarion Hanson
Russell Larson
Lila Larson
Stanley Gunsten
Gunsten
Kissinger Wedo announces Clermont marriage in July rites
John Wedo of Clermont and Pearl Kissinger of Waukon were married Friday July 9 at the Wedo home with Rev. R L Van Nice officiating. The couple will reside in Clermont. Also noted are visits and travel by local residents and illness in nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wedo
Clermont
Pearl Kissinger
Waukon
R. L. van Nice
Entertain For Bride By Forestern Women’s Order
The Women’s Catholic Order of Forestern hosted an afternoon party for Mrs. Raymond Paulson, a new bride, at her mother Mrs. Catherine Horan’s home on Saturday July 10. Guests socialized and refreshments were served, and Mrs. Paulson received an electric toaster and a luncheon set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Forestern
Raymond Paulson
Catherine Horan
Mrs. Paulson
Priscilla Working Band Votes for Ice Cream Social
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday July 7 at the church parlor. Forty members answered roll call and plans were made for an ice cream social on Saturday evening July 17 with cake or pie donations requested. Committees were named for Coffee Cakes and Pies Tables Dishes and more with named volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Gilbert Anderson
L. H. Larson
Bertha Frisbie
Oscar Larson
Mildred Larson
Henry Ostlie
Gunaten
Martin Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Wm. Burrow
Elmer Osmundson
Richard Griebenow
George Belschner
Vernon Meyer
Arthur Meckelson
Henry Olson
Harold Landsgard
Martin Nelson
Arbor Day Roots of Iowa Tree Planting Recall
Seventy years ago Iowa passed a tax exemption to encourage forest and fruit tree planting. By 1887 Arbor Day began, urging citizens to plant. The state now preserves about 10 000 acres of forest to safeguard large blocks of timber amid ongoing conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Budget Estimate Notice for Clermont ISD Meeting
The Board of Directors of Clermont Independent School District in Fayette County Iowa will meet on Saturday July 24 1937 at 1 30 PM at Farmers Savings Bank Clermont to hear taxpayers for or against the proposed expenditures. Marguerite Rogers district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Independent School District
Clermont Township
Fayette County
Iowa
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont
Farmers Savings Bank
Fayette
A. D
Locust Preachers Entertaining Two Elderly Women
Two elderly women joke about hosting locust preachers in a home. They clarify the wordplay, laughing at the mix up between locusts and local, then reveal they are indeed hosting two of them this week. The humor centers on a mistaken identity and a clever pun.
Secret Patient Advice Sparks Moral Dilemma
Dr Slicem tells a man to forget his wife and pursue another woman while she is in hospital. Chubbwit worries about discovery, pressing on the ethical tension and secrecy. The dialogue highlights trust, infidelity, and social norms in a compact scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Slicem
Chubbwit
Ruby Beliefs From Ancient Assyrian Amulet Lore
Ancient Assyrian lore claims the ruby protected wearers from famine and poverty. It also recounts ruby powder taken internally as a cure for hemorrhages and as a health amulet against rheumatism.
Bank Statement for Farmers Savings Bank Clermont 1937
Bank statement for Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Fayette County Iowa dated June 30 1937 shows total resources 358638.20 with loans and discounts 242600.09 and securities 242600.09. Liabilities include capital stock 36000.00 undivided profits 7716.50 and deposits totaling 258688.20. Official swears to accuracy by J F Miller Louise Miller and J A Erickson notarized July 8 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
Louise Miller
J. A. Erickson
Geneva J. Wells
Courtesy and Good Will
A brief aphorism extols courtesy as a child of good will. It asserts that genuine kindness in the heart invites similar goodwill from others toward the world and oneself.
Seaweed Nourishes Orkney and Shetland Sheep Diets
England relies on Orkney and Shetland islands for fine fleeces as seaweed becomes a major part of the sheep diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Orkney and
Shetland Islands
The Rosetta Stone Found by French Explorer in 1799
The Rosetta Stone, pivotal for deciphering ancient Egyptian monuments, was discovered by a Frenchman in 1799 during Napoleon Bonaparte's expedition. The artifact enabled scholars to unlock hieroglyphs and understand Pharaonic inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Best rat catching dogs hailed by experts
An authority names Doga as among the best rat catchers with terriers praised for efficiency. One terrier is credited with killing over a thousand rats in a single year.
Blood Biscuit Shaped Cells Described In Blood
The red cells of the blood are described as tiny biscuit shaped bodies floating in the blood.
Rice Tops Wheat and Barley in Yields
Rice yields exceed wheat and barley by about ten bushels per acre on average, highlighting rice as the superior crop in the comparison. The figures reflect general production trends across typical growing regions.
Storms in the San The storms in the aun are so
Storms in the San The storms in the aun are described as tremendous with potential effects on the earth, implying strong atmospheric activity and possible broad impacts.
Ossian Deanery of Catholic Women Meets at Riverside
The Ossian Deanery gathering at Riverside Park Spillville on Thursday July 8 heard Rev Fr Jaroslav Skluzacek give the principal address. Rev Vollmeke spoke on the Archdiocese centennial set for July 2 1937 to July 28 1938, with Rev Hlubek and Rev Schalar adding remarks. Officers were elected: President Elizabeth Priest Clermont, Vice President D J Schmelzer West Union, Secretary C J Andera Spillville, Treasurer Clarence Danielson Ossian, Director Anna Walsh West Union. A short musical program followed and refreshments were served by the Spillville Catholic Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Sullivan
Ella Rafferty
Thos, Cummings
Eliza Martz
Norbert Gerner
Elizabeth Sullivan
Nellie Sheehan
Elizabeth Priest
Ossian
National Council of Catholic Women
Riverside Park
Spillville
Jaroslav Skluzacek
Protivin
Vollmeke
Calmar
Archdiocese of
Dubuque
Hlubek
Schalar
Clermont
D. J. Schmelzer
West Union
C. J. Andera
Clarence Danielson
Anna Walsh
Ice Cream Social Promises A Simple Community Evening
The Princilla Working Band hosts an ice cream social on Saturday evening July 17 on the Hans Hanson lawn. Five cents buys each article including ice cream pie cake and coffee. Also noted are medical and family updates from local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princilla
Hans Hanson
Clermont Calendar Events Share Local Meetings
The July calendar lists a Thursday basil meeting by the admission society with W Cc and C F basin. On Saturday the Priscilla Working Band hosts an ice cream social. Also scheduled are a Commercial Club gathering on the 19th and a School Board meeting on the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursdmission Society
W. Cc. C. F. Basin
Priscilla
Clermont Union Church 7:30 Service and local notes
Clermont Union Church holds services at 7 30 p m with J Snyder minister and Mrs Wm Nelson pianist. Karl Miller confined by appendicitis. Petersons and Burke families visit Cedar Rapids relatives. A large Anderson family reunion at Decorah Park brings about a hundred attendees from Osage and Decorah families including Millard Nelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Theo, Loftsgard
Elmer Larson
Lars Larson
Henry Lararan
Gilbert Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Martin Anderson
Albert Halverson
Bernel) Anderson
John Nelson
Lester Anderson
Marie Sutter
Millard Nelson
Decorah
Anderson
Decorah Park
Osage
Also Mentioned on This Page
West L. L. Program
Society
Marion An
Kissinger
Jean Gordon
Des Moines
Kathryn Ann Larson
Anson Priest
Irene Peterson
Deaconess Hospital
Chicago
Ole C. Peterson
Thos. Cummings
Minneapolis
Frank Owens
Martin Murphy
Fargo
N. D
Dan Burke
Burke
Henry Peterson
Spring Valley
Wiss
Susie Grundy
Elmer Olson
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Fred Maurer
Rochester
Minn
Mary White
Marguerite Rogers
A. D. Ferguson
Blake
Elgin Ladies’ Aid Society
Heroes OF
Boone
Daniel
Elevan
Backwood Aman
Emily
Gnasborough Kentucky
Hunt Fort
Central States Power & Light Corporation
H. A. Lubke
H. H. Follett
George V. Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Mary Washburn
Elda Schutte
Mary Houlihan
New Hampton
Howard Boyle
Postville Hospital
Leslie Wede
Clear Lake
Marquette
Luana
Clermont Park
Hazel Schrader
Irene Gilbert
Orene Smith
Clermont Union Church
Karl Miller
Chas, Peterson
Fargo, N. D
Charles and
John Burke
Cedar Rapids
Elwina Belschner
Florence Burkhart
Sumner
Audrey Fritz
Monona
Bad Lands
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Coveralls Boys
Coveralls
Rollins
Clermont, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!