Clermont area notes and visits from 25 years ago
Twenty five years ago Olaf Hanson, now in Co D I N G, was here on a 48 hour furlough. The office received a photo postcard from Frank Rathbun in Bremerton Navy. Frank Leedy visited his ill mother in Blooming Prairie. Local families hosted or visited relatives, and plans included nursing training in Minneapolis. Frank Pringle hosted a free dance with Clermont orchestra. various residents aided haying. many social calls and a birthday picnic at Riverside Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Hanson
Clermont
Frank Rathbun
Enterprise
U.S. Navy
Bremerton
Wash
Frank Leedy
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Jas
Calahan
George Peasley
Rdy
Cedar Rapids
Thos
Colliton
Jenee Appelman
Frank Colliton
Minneapolis
Clermont Orchestra
Orvin Glesne
Elkader
Gunderson Boys
L. L. Carr
Wellman
Miller Reunion Held Sunday at Clermont Park
The seventh annual Miller family reunion gathered 83 members at River Park Clermont Sunday July 26 under trees planted by Mr. Miller. A picnic dinner business meeting and program followed with officers elected Harry Johnson president Alfred Baechler vice president Grace Simek secretary treasurer. A varied program featured songs recitations duets and a children’s chorus with attendees listed from Clermont Elgin Postville Buffalo Center and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Miller
River Park
Clermont
J. F. Miller
Mavis
Evelyn Miller
Marlene Durscher
Leland Probert
Carol Miller
Marian Probert
Miller
Wendell Baechler
Marjorie Lou Johnson
Carlton Krueger
Keith Thomas
Hobbs, N. M
Res Union
Edna
Luella
Alma Ostlie
Louis Miller
Otto Kruger
Ruth
Wm. 8
Augusta
Mary Haas
Len Simek
Alfred Baechler
Wendell
Wm. Haas
Allen Habeger
Gene
Harry Johnson
Jorie
Abe Habeger
Tony
Geo. Durscher
Marlene
Ervin Miller
Margaret Rippon
Carl Miller
Carol
Evelyn
Wounded Warbird Returns Home From Pacific
Official Navy photo shows an SBD-3 Douglas Dive Bomber riddled by bullets as it returns to its carrier after action Somewhere in the Pacific. The article notes the aircraft and crew skill under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Fayette sugar allotment mailed for home canning
The Fayette County War Price and Rationing Boards No. 33-1 Delwein and 33-2 West Union announce mail distribution of full home canning sugar between August 1 and 5. Certificates go to registered readers with books. others receive notice of adjustments. eligible recipients will also get canning books mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Delwein
West Union
Fayette
B P Club Picnic Elects New President At River Park
Members of the Business and Professional Women's club held a picnic supper at River Side Park with fifteen members and two guests present. Following the meal, Mrs. Louise Kurth was elected president to fill the vacancy left by Norene Boley’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Riverside Park
Frank Annel
Chicago
Iva Belle Carpenter
Strawberry Point
Louise Kurth
Norene Boley
Card of Thanks From Inga Larson
Card from Inga Larson thanking friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters and acts of kindness during hospital stay and after returning home. Gratitude expressed for support and remembrance.
Monument to Victory in 1942 in Forest City Iowa
Early spring 1942 Forest City resident W R Prewitt erected a victory monument. A vase on top uses broken stone set around a cream separator tank. the tank forms the base of a V with pebbles and embedded rocks to spell 1042. The maker notes the 2 could be swapped for a 4 or a, and a could replace the numeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Towa
W. R. Prewitt
Grease Spots on Wallpaper Removed by Iron and Paper
A simple method to remove grease stains from wallpaper is described using plotting paper and a warm flat iron. The technique involves placing plotting paper over the spot and applying gentle heat to lift the stain without damaging the wallpaper.
Appelmans and others visit family circles in area
Mrs. M. F. Appelman and Bess returned to Des Moines after a three week visit with relatives here. A Sunday picnic honored the guests at Lucian Appelman’s home with extended family members and several local households hosting and hosting relatives. Additional visits included Mrs. Bertha Frisbie near Postville and Mrs. Laura Holt with her daughter, while others joined in suppers and gatherings across Hawkeye Ossian Blooming Prairie Dubuque and Castalia communities through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Appelman
Bess
Des Moines
Lucian Appelman
L. H. Appelman
Franz Appelman
Carl Appelman
Frederick
Donald
Edwin Olson
Waterloo
Harry Gunderson
Bertha Frisbie
Milton Helgerson
Postville
Laura Holt
Immanuel Larson
Ed Olson
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Brandt
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Tom Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Jim Wether
Price dictator Henderson plans 100000 snooper corps
Alarmed Leon Henderson faces accusation of attempting a vast federal payroll for a 100000-strong surveillance unit. He sought 210 million dollars, trimmed by the budget bureau to 161 million, with the house reducing to 75 million and inserting distrustful provisions. Congress seeks more control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Henderson
Washington
Congress
Budget Bureau
House Committee
OPA
Henderson
Waukon R, & S
Lubke Host Card Party Honoring Morris Move
Mr and Mrs H A Lubke entertained a few friends at a card party Friday night at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Arthur Morris who plan to move to West Union soon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clifton Pringle and Mr and Mrs B Riegel. Mrs Riegel had ladies high score while Mr Riegel held the men's high score. Refreshments were served to end the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lubke
Arthur Morris
West Union
Morris
Clifton Pringle
B. Riegel
Riegel
Auto Junk Yards Break Records In Scrap Metal Output
Auto junk yards nationwide are breaking records by turning in vast scrap metal for war production. In June they produced 453,786 tons, more than 300,000 tons above the 1941 monthly average.
Clermont Calendar Highlights This Week
City events for Aug 3 to Aug 5 list council meeting on Monday, Clover Clippers 4-H club on Wednesday, Priscilla Working Band performing, and Rosary Society plus Altar Guild activities on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Clovers
Priscilla
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Luana Residents Help Care For Inga Larson
Mrs Elgie Burt of Luana assisted with Inga Larson for several days last week and returned home Sunday with her husband who had come to accompany her. Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson and family attended the funeral of Martin Thein at Garber Sunday afternoon. Dr and Mrs O J Swenson and family of Waseca Minn spent Sunday visiting relatives here. The Swenson home hosted Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson and family Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson and family and Mr and Mrs Oliver Torkelson and daughters. Mrs W R Blake and Lolita returned Sunday evening from a five week west coast vacation. Mr and Mrs Ed Barnes John Gladys Iva Jean and Ariene Osmundson spent the weekend at Canton Minn with Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgie Burt
Luana
Inga Larson
Roy Swenson
Swen Swenson
Martin Thein
Garber
Mr. Thein
Swenson
O. J. Swenson
Waseca
Minn
Carmen Swenson
Oliver Torkelson
W. R. Blake
Lolita
West Coast
Ed Barnes
John
Gladys
Iva Jean
Ariene Osmundson
Canton
Ernest Johnson
Appeals to Church to Support Luther Building Fund
Luther College celebrates eighty years serving church and nation and seeks 300000.00 for a new Administration Building to replace Old Main lost to fire. The Norwegian Lutheran Church of America endorses the campaign with unanimous support and urges all church members to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Luther
Church In Convention
Infant baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schara of Postville was baptized Sharon Rae at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Sponsors included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schweinefus and Charles Schara. A picnic was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Knut Knutson and family of Seattle. Several local families hosted and visited across homes in Ossian Decorah and Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Schara
Postville
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Sharon Rae
Wm. Schweinefus
Charles Schara
Phyllis Schweinefus
L. T. N. Olson
Lorraine
Knut Knutson
Seattle
Wash
Chenswold
Ossian
Harry Shipton
Toledo
Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
July Lynn
Shipton
Oscar R. Larson
Harvey
Bernell Larson
Wayne
Robert
Devein
Gunderson Bros
Delores Wedo
Ed Wedo
Decorah
Scheel
Wendell
Blanche Johnson
Cedar Falls
L. T. Anderson
Gladys Johnson
Lawler
Donna Mae Opperman
Dubuque
Delores
Ardis Olson
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Russell Grover
Fayette
Leahy Named President Roosevelt Chief of Staff
In Washington, Rear Admiral William D. Leahy sits at his desk at the State Department as he assumes duties as President Roosevelt s Chief of Staff. He reports only to the President and appears to outrank Secretary Knox and Secretary Stimson. The appointment was announced last week by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Loundphoto
William D. Leahy
State Department
Roosevelt
Navy
Knox
Stimson
Leang
Life Sketch of William Sullivan
William Franklin Sullivan born February 27 1898 on a Brainard area farm, died July 26 aged 44 years 4 months 28 days. He lived near Clermont most of his life, married Bessie Adson in 1918, operated a farming business with his family, and later worked various jobs. He leaves wife Bessie, daughter Irene, two grandchildren, father William M Sullivan, brothers Fremont and Archie, plus many relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements and burial followed at Clermont church and cemetery with Rev. E E Ramsey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Franklin Sullivan
William M
Florence Sullivan
Brainard
Mr. Sullivan
Clermont
Bessie Adson
Fremont
Sullivan
Irene
Orlando Kittleson
Bessie
O. K. Kittlson
Mary Ann
Robert Kittleson
Wm. M. Sullivan
Archie
Cora ‘Mae
O. K. Kittleson Nome
West Clermont
Old Rugged Cross
Doris Sampson
Delores Anderson
Dorothy Sullivan
Gladyse Graham
Gladyce Peterson
Carpenter
Wm. J. Nelson
Perry Paulson
George Paulson
Ben Frautchy
John Sheehy
Hans Hanson
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Joseph Gassner
Weingartner
Helena Gassner
St. Louis
Brady Paulson
Agnes Kneeland
Leo
Camp Robinson
Ark
Myr
Kneeland
Pearl DeSotes
Monona
David Gutcher
Helena Olson
G. Roland
Henry Thompson
Qssian
Clermont Park
Sioux City
Uti
Pearl Harbor
America
B. & P. Club
Wm. Sullivan
Charles DeSotel
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Mgr
Iowa
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