Local Notables and Visitors in Grand Meadow Area
Martin Amundsen shows improvement after illness but remains unable to work. Harold Sauerazig underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering. Fern Burang visited near Clermont at the Buraas home. Several residents traveled, visited, or hosted gatherings, including Opperud, Halverson, and Olson families. A children’s day program at East church drew a strong crowd. Marcella Burrow celebrated her tenth birthday with classmates at a Postville party hosted by Mrs. Burrow. many gifts were received and well wishes voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Amundsen
Harold Sauerazig
Fern Burang
Gilbert Buraas
Clermont
Adolph Thompson
Eagle Grove
BE. C
Gunder
Clarence Olson
East Church
John Jorgenson
Martin Amundson
Nels Lyngaas
Ernest Holt
Decorah
Gertie Sanders
Postville
Dorf Opprud
Selmar Holm
Baby
Andrew Reinhart
Ole Thorson
Richard Bigler
Arthur
Lillian Osmundson
Goltre
Alfred Martie
Martin Halverson
Lars ‘Larson
Ole Reierson
Freddie Pfister
Irene
Adolph Frederick
Alice
Marcella Burrow
Bur- Tow
Marcella
Learn High Herd Leads Jerseys in CT A 4 Production
Roy F Learn of Dover township owns the top purebred Jersey herd in CT A 4 for the year ending July 1 with an average fat production of 422.6 pounds per cow. The Thoreson report highlights three sires proving transmission to daughters, compares daughters to dams, notes the low herd’s 191.3 pounds fat, and cites overall association averages 295.7 pounds per herd. It also lists herd counts, feed costs, and farm equipment use, with details on recent memberships and local funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerseys
Roy F. Learn
Dover Township
Alvin Thoreson
Thoreson
Association
Clermont Residents Share Weekend Visits and Local News
Clermont residents attend gatherings and travel east and north for family visits. West Union events include luncheon and bridge at Oscar Heiserman home. locals tour caves near West Union. Short notes cover relatives visiting Cedar Rapids, Madison, McGregor, and Wisconsin, plus a knee injury recovery and a tonsil operation. Rev. Gunsten family plan Wisconsin trip before returning. Short moral aphorism closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
L. L. Carr
Mabel Knudson
Edna Pribyl
Clermont
Oscar Heiserman
West Union
Carr
Clermont School Board To Hold Expenditure Hearing
Clermont Independent School Districts Board of Directors will meet July 30 1951 at 1 30 PM at Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures totaling 19000 9326 estimated taxes per 1000 and mills on taxable valuation with figures for 1930 and 1980 listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Independent School District
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
Farmers’ Savinga Bank
J. A. Erickson
Peter T Bilden Dies After Illness From Heat
Peter T Bilden of the Elgin area died July 6 after a 10 day illness caused by heat. Born June 26, 1866 in Clayton county Iowa he lived on the family farm his whole life. Survived by five brothers Hans Martinius Theodore Lars and Edward, and many relatives. Funeral was held July 8 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev G Gunston officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter T. Bilden
Elgin
Hans
Martinius
Theodore
Clermont
Lars
Edward
Rosemont
Calif
Peter Bildens
East Clermont Lutheran Church
G. Gunston
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. G. A. Hackman’s home on Tuesday evening July 14 with hostesses Mrs. J. W. Miller and Mrs. Harry Vauslin. The relief committee reported bonnets delivered to three Auxiliary babies. Chautauqua proceeds totaled about 27.50. An ice cream social is planned. The general committee comprises Mrs. Dan Burke as chair, with Mrs. I. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Martin Nelson. The group will move next month’s regular meeting to one week later due to the state convention. Readings covered “Strengthening the Ties of Friendship” by Madame Julie de Marzaraki of Poland and “Inspiring Success of the Poppy Sale” by Mrs. C. H. Snover. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
G. A. Hackman
J. W. Miller
Harry Vauslin
Relief Committee
Dan Burke
I. C. Jerdee
Martin Nelson
Julie de Marzaraki
Poland
C. H. Snover
National Poppy Committee
Lutheran East and West Church Notes and Local Births
East church notes outline July 19 program includes songs readings duets and piano solos with remarks and collection. pastor away for two weeks. West church Sunday school resumes after summer break at 9 am led by G Gunaten. Local births note Victor and Mrs Guyer welcome a daughter born July 12 and visiting relatives in Cedar Falls Postville Independence weekend visits by Gress family and Victor Cooley of Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
Luther League of the East
Society
Harold ‘Skarshaug
Myrtle Buroden
Martha Berg
Harry Amundson
Clara Peterson
Bessie Blockhus
Eacep Sae
Clermont Lutheran
West Church
G. Gunaten
Victor Guyer
Union
Victor Cooley
Auburn
Mr. Douglas
Leroy Gress
Postville
Willis Gress
Two Women Injured in Auto Crash Near Airport
Mrs Mae Ritchie and Mrs Ross Ritchie of Manly were injured in a Sunday evening automobile accident near the airport. Mrs Mae Ritchie suffered a cut on the arm and bruises while Mrs Ross Ritchie injured a kneecap and bruises. Both are reported in satisfactory condition and improving at Mercy hospital where they were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ritchie
Ross Ritchie
Manly
Mercy Hospital
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Sage brush varieties and growth patterns described
The sage brush term covers several related plants with the Went claiming the largest variety. Plants stand 8 to 6 feet high, and in streams reach 5 to 8 feet. Ground shrub diameter ranges from 5 to 6 inches, not a single tree trunk but multiple branches clustered together.
Three Words of Military Success From Suvorov
The Russian general Alexander V. Suvorov reportedly defined military knowledge in three words Stoupal bi Forward and strike indicating an emphasis on decisive action and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander V. Suvorov
Rice Palluh Good Food Rice Polish Value
Rice Palluh asserts rice polish offers strong nutrition with protein fat minerals and vitamins B and A according to the bureau of home economics. The claim highlights its high food value and potential dietary benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economica
Nasturtium Etymology Ties Nose and Turn to Pungent Aroma
The term nasturtium derives from two Latin roots meaning nose and to turn, reflecting the plant’s pungent scent that can provoke a wrinkled expression as one inhales.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Meadow News
Clara Gerndt
McGregor
Exrera Considine
Myrtle Fox
Waterloo
Palmer M. Larson
LEARN
Mrs. Chas, Lyons
John Burrow
Clavus Everson
Ida Everson
Louis Larson
Blanchardville, Wia
A. Nelson
Argyle
Wis
Peter Bilden
Olson
Clermont, Iowa
J. B. Greas
L. E. Grover
West
Rachel Hanson
Mrs. N. Nelson
Mrs. N. Simerson
Inez Wolfs
Ossian
Dorian Lauletta
Romelda Gaus
Edne Pribyl
Frank Lauletta
Dorian
Cedar Rapids
Conrad Brathen
Janesville
Hang Amundson
Harry Clark
Rockford, NL
Buddy
J. B. Gress
Helen Demery
Humboldt
Lucille
Ruth
Louise Johnson
Parker Gross
Burton Sanders
Cedar Falls
Parker
Claude Gress
Cedar Falla
Eunice Gress
Helen Eastman
Lavanda Carr
Lou Cowles
Rose Guyer
L. Crowe
L. R. Jones
Lovella Dibble
West Union Hospital
Jon Miller
Monrovia
California
James Powers
N. H. Nelson
Mausten
Lucille Hoileen
Nelson Home
Rev. G. Gunsten
Wisconsin
West Bend
Waupaca
Rev. Gunston
Jonson
Ako
American Legion Auxiliary Report
Lutheran Church Notes
Independence
Kenneth and
Lloyd Gress
Donald
Parker Gress
F. H. Hatch CO. L
Lofsmiien, Mer
Anderson & Tatre General
Towa
R. V. Brandt
Dentist Xray Gas
Farmers Savings Bnk
DR. LC
Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Farmers Savings Bank
Calis
Freiburghaus & Co
G. H. Hackman
Clermont, Lows
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