Local social rounds and funeral mark week in Clermont
Irene Opperud returns home from a ten day Wisconsin trip with sister Etta of Cedar Rapids. Ladies Aid Society hosts a picnic at the city park with Mrs Kelly, Mrs Burke, Mrs Fay, Mrs Crowe, Dr and Mrs Carr, and Lavanda Carr away on a California vacation including Pomona and Pasadena. West Union guests visit, and a miniature golf course on the Blake lawn features electric lights. Edward Jorgenson funeral held at East Clermont church after dying Sunday at 61. Clermont weekly band concert draws larger crowd with Piney Woods Singers on the program and a school fund collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Opperud
Etta
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin
Ladies’ Aid Society
City Park
Mra
Wm. Kelly
Dan Burke
Frank Fay
E. L. Crowe
Bob Blake
Blake Lawn
Edward Jorgenson
East Clermont
Postville Hospital
Jorgenson
Chris
Hans
John Jorgenson
Clermont
Piney Woods
Mission Fest and community notes from Dover Mills area
Dover Mills brief items list attendees at Eldorado Mission Fest including Jake Nelson and Ed Johnson. Visitors and guests are named among local families including the Guyer and Noel households. The Farm Bureau plan an achievement day picnic at Centenary church on the 30th and a social event lists local kinfolk and neighbors visiting relatives and sharing meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Nelson
Ed Johnson
Eldorado
Rose Noel
Oklahoma
E.G. Guyer
E. G. Guyer
Rose Guyer
Aubrey Guyer
Tom Hanson
Farm Bureau
Centenary Church
Julia Evenson
Knut Evenson
Anstin Anftinson
West Union
H. K. Johnson
el Johnson
Jake Havenstrite
G. C. Havenstrite
Oliver Rowland
Walter Warnke
Bill Schneider
Randalla
Ezra Rowland
H. R. Johnson
G. CO. Havenstrite
Lson
F. R. Havenstrite
Chas. Learn
R. F. Learn
Sumner
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Mrs. Cammell
Jesup
Concert by Cee Pettit at East Lutheran Church
The well known pianist Cee Pettit will give a concert at East Lutheran Church three miles east of Clermont on Wednesday evening August 3. The church choir will be featured and assist in the concert. Ladies are asked to bring cake. Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of good music. G Gunaten, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Pettit
East Lutheran Church
Clermont
Ieath Pices
G. Gunaten
Gunderson Family Picnic Highlights Birthday Gifts
Last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Frisbie a Gunderson family picnic was held with an all day event and a noon dinner. Mrs Harry Stolle celebrated her birthday with a gift and a bouquet from the hostess. Guests included the Oleons Maynard Stolle West Union Helgersons Waukon Simpsons Waterloo Glesnes Elkader Larsons Gundersons and others plus various visits and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Frisbie
Gunderson
Harry Stolle
Edwin Oleon
Maynard
West Union
Melvin Helgerson
Waukon
Earl Simpson
Waterloo
Nels Glesne
Lillian
Gladys
Orvin
Elkader
Oscar Larson
Anna Gunderson
Andrew
Albert Gunderson
Emma Gunderson
A. D. Nelson
Harry Gunderson
Paving North of Clermont Nears Completion Next Week
The paving project north of Clermont should wrap up next week if weather allows. Lytle Co will begin a loan half way between Clermont and West Union and work back toward Clermont. Mr and Mrs Will Rafferty visited Cedar Falls last Sunday to see daughters Loretta and Irene in summer school. Carol Nelson of Council Bluffs is visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lytle Co
West Union
Will Rafferty
Cedar Falls
Loretta
Irene
Carol Nelson
Council Bluffs
Flower Show at Clermont August 8 and 9
Elaborate plans for a flower show to be held in the Clermont high school gymnasium on August 8 and 9 are under execution by a floral committee of the Clermont Professional and Business Women's Club. Mia Hoyt Young of Arlington will judge. A Japanese Garden, refreshments by young girls, and items painted and prepared by the ladies will be on sale. A varied program includes addresses by Mrs Francis Whitley, garden music, and garden plays. Over eighty prizes await exhibitors and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Clermont Professional and Business Women
Chuir
Mia. Hoyt Young
Arlington
Francis Whitley
Iown
Gardens of America
Clermont
Iowa
Cobbler Turned Surgeon Cleared by Court in Moscow
In Kiev a man known as The Slasher, posing as Chief Surgeon Doctor Nelski, confessed his true identity as Ivan Koleanskov and admitted stealing a diploma. He claimed eight years of work in hospitals, performing 600 operations before his arrest and six year prison sentence. Hospital officials noted his practical skill, while others question officials who aided him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dortor Neleki
Kiev
Doctor Nelski
Asd
Ivan Koleanskov
Doctor Nelsk
Dating the Nativity by a Lunar Eclipse
A historic note argues about the year of Jesus birth, citing Herod’s death in spring 4 B C and a recorded lunar eclipse the night before. It discusses uncertain dating across centuries and the church’s lack of precise birth date knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Christ
Herod the Great
Herod
Jesus
Church
Will Notice of Tillie Everson Probate hearing
State of Iowa Fayette County District Court announces that on August 11, 1980, an instrument alleged as the last will of Tillie Everson will be presented for probate. Clerk Edgar A. Traeger notes the hearing date in West Union with Deputy Kniel overseeing the process. Local notes include Ed Gunderson traveling to Mayo Clinic for treatment and staff changes at a local Dr Jerdee office as Ellen Bilden becomes office assistant. Visitors from Moore Montana, J M Quinn family, and Nellie Sheehan and Mrs Tom Cummings are seen at Mrs Quinn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Fayette County
Tillie Everson
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Edgar A. Traeger
Josephine Kniel
J. M. Quinn
Rose and
Kathryn
Moore, Montana
M. Quinn
Nellie Sheehan
Tom Cummings
A Family Doctor's Laxative Is Best
An old health ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe family laxative for all ages. It emphasizes conventional use, lab supervision, and originality of the prescription, claiming it as the world's largest selling laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Private business leads to marriage proposal
Charles visits a business man and asks to marry his daughter. The father questions funds and support, while Charles, anxious, suggests they "chip in together" to meet her expectations. The exchange highlights the clash of money and marriage in a reluctant proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Chlorinated Air Prevents Colds At Missouri University
Chemistry division students report using small amounts of chlorine mixed with room air and delivered through ventilators to cleanse air. The system allows frequent air changes and is claimed to reduce the prevalence of colds among students with noticeable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemistry Division
University of Missouri
Air rights command high sums in vertical cities
Air rights demand a hefty price as cities rise upward. The 88 story Harriman building recently paid $742,500 for an 83 year lease on the air and light above its adjacent five story structure. This ensures continued exposure for Harriman tenants and preserves light access amid dense development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Broadway
Air Shore
Air and Light
Pathinder Magazine
Insects Threaten Crops, Birds Urged for Protection
Farm Journal editor C. P. Shoffner warns that insects destroy one-tenth of crops, arguing states should enact laws to protect insect-destroying birds. publication notes limited public reception and unclear phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Shoffner
Patire
Farm Journal
Bute
Steel houses rise in Paris housing plan eight minute build
Steel houses with washroom electric light and central heating will be constructed in Paris as part of a housing scheme. They can be built in eight minutes and erected on site within a few hours as a rapid solution to housing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parig Os
Forgetful Groom Finds Leap Year Anniversary Laugh
A lighthearted item notes Brown married on February 29, a date that appears only every four years. The quip asks why celebrate so often, since he can forget the anniversary just once in four years, highlighting social wit about leap year unions.
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Brown
Coffee girls as good as office boys in city chatter
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes lively debate about women in the workplace. It mentions claims that some women perform tasks with skill, including whistling, and compares their efficiency to male office staff amid broader social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Only His Wife Queen Contested In Quiet Exchange
A clipped exchange hints at intrigue as a line questions a colorless figure. The reply clarifies the speaker’s companion was not a queen but a character described as dlc in a fragmentary dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Enterprise
Echo
Agnes Bilden
Lofatuen’s
L. L. Carr
Lavanda
California
Pomona
Calif
Pasadena
Carr
Louise Miller
Grace and
Chrystal
Miller
Hack
Sioux Falls
Gus Becker
Lena Gerber
Earl Becker
Mrs. McCray
Mr. Becker
Dover Mills News
Lutheran Church Notes
Mrs. Earl Simpson
Gunderson Bros. Home
Will Horan
L. J. Raftis
Ed Dugstad
Oelwein
R. V. Brandt
Lois
Strawberry Point
Henry Belschner
Hawkeye
Walsh
John Crowe
Signey
Esther Hoag
Waseca, Minn
0. J. Swenson
Will Quinn
Straw, Montana
Ed Nordhus
Duluth, Minn
Andrew Nordhus
Frances Kneeland
Will
Ed Gunderson
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Hospital
Signey Hoag
Dr. Jerdee
Fairview Hospital
Minneapolis
Ellen Bilden
Anita
State Dept. of Agriculture
Bentley Rendering Works
Lofstuen
Castoria
Farmers Savings Bull
Clermont, Iowa
N. H. Nelson
Embalmer & Punerat
Clermant
Farmers Savings Bank
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Freiburghaus & Company
Hackman
Clerment, Leva
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