Clermont Local News Waypoints of Visiting Families and Graduates
Dr Raymond Becker of Gainsville Florida visited Clermont this week to attend Iowa State College commencement where his daughter Elizabeth graduates. Several local families hosted guests or traveled, including Fortches moving to Randall, and reunions at Wadena and West Union fair grounds with attendees from Clermont, McGregor, Elgin, Postville, Cedar Falls and Castalia.
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Raymond Becker
Gainsville
Fla
Becker
Iowa State College
Ames
Elizabeth
West Union Fair Grounds
Clermont
McGregor
West Union
Elgin
Postville
Cedar Falls
Castalia
Fried Chicken for the Fourth of July Holiday
Practical tips from Jewel Graham on frying chicken for July meals. Dry pieces, use a heavy skillet, and enough fat to avoid spatter. Pan or deep fat methods described with timing, temperatures, and a simple batter option. Includes notes on serving, fat choice, and keeping chicken warm for guests.
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Jewel Graham
Iowa State College Extension
Graham
Miss Graham
Young Children Move Slowly and Learn Patience
A practical guide on managing toddlers and preschoolers, explaining why they move slowly and require time. It emphasizes staying close when giving directions, avoiding shouting, offering gentle reminders, and following up to reinforce tasks. Practical tips cover dressing, buttons, and transitions to meals, highlighting patience and firm pacing.
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Mary
Like I Was Telling You Bartley Howley And The Dress
In a dining car a woman named Aliss Harrington recalls her rise to using her maiden name after her husband Arch’s theft. She recounts how Arch refused to return a purse and instead bought her a dressing gown, a gift that masked guilt as police pursued them in a tale of temptation and consequence.
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Paul
Miss Harrington
Arch
Pat
Abigail Harrington
Five Polio Precautions for Parents Warn of 1949 Season
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis released five precautions for guardians of children during polio season May through October. Rules cover avoiding crowds, overexertion, polluted water, sudden chills, and strict personal hygiene. Symptoms include headache nausea muscle soreness and fever. early doctor involvement aids recovery.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
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The
National Foundation
National Foundation For Infantile
Clermont Local News Highlights Members and Visitations
Clermont residents welcomed visitors from nearby areas as multiple families traveled from Des Moines Waterloo and Goodwin South Dakota to visit relatives here. Com mercial Club members attended dinner at Clermont cafe before their monthly meeting at the Legion hall. Peace officers from Bremer and Fayette counties gathered in Clermont with twenty five guests attending. Other visits included Imboden Follett Lassig and Melton relatives from Winterset Cedar Rapids Clarkston and Washington state alongside trips to Goodwin South Dakota and back.
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Commercial Club
Clermont Cafe
Legion Hall
Clermont
Bremer
Fayette
Following Common Sense Health Rules to Stay Well
Public health advisory from the Iowa State Department urges eating a varied diet with milk fruits vegetables meats and eggs plus fluids and rest. Emphasizes recreation outdoor activity cleanliness for personal hygiene and home safety and avoiding contagious hazards and crowded spaces to maintain health and energy.
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Iowa
Clermont graduate Walter Becker earns B S degree
Walter F. Becker of Clermont graduated from Upper Iowa University on June 3 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Becker. Mrs. Francis Shay and children of Waubeek visited Claude Gress, with Richard visiting grandparents for a week. Phyllis Berndt was home Sunday afternoon. Louie Hijefle of Waterville and Vine Gress with sons of Cedar Falls called on Claude Gress Thursday evening.
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Walter F. Becker
Clermont
Upper Iowa University
H. F. Becker
Francis Shay
Waubeek
Claude Gress
Richard
Phyllis Berndt
Louie Hijefle
Waterville
Waterville and Mr. and Mrs. Vine Gress
Fogbound Birds and Low Morning Body Heat
In thick fog birds stay near ground level while body temperature drops to its daily low in the early morning. Echo Want Ads Pay. Try One.
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