Joint County Meeting of American Legion and Auxiliary
Fayette county posts and units met Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. R. Brafdt led the auxiliary, with piano pieces by Mrs. Gordon Junker and Mrs. B. A. Lenhart. The high school glee club sang, Rev. Leo OConnell gave Washingtons Birthday remarks, and Harold Gaunitz reported on the Des Moines Legion meeting. County chairwoman Mrs. Helen Willis presided. Martin Nelson conducted the Legion session and announced the Fayette county birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Appelman
Washington
Leo O'Connell
Geo. Washington
Harold Gaunitz
Lansing
State Legion
Des Moines
Martin Nelson
Helen Willis
Waucoma
Card Party Benefits Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Mrs. Herman Griebenow and cohosts hosted a benefit card party at the Griebenow home on Sunday evening February 27 to aid the Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Prizes included Henry Dovey as door winner and other attendees named Schrader Dahme Rounds Burke and Priest. Refreshments followed. Other local social notes record Gordon Junker family dinner guests J E White home and visitors Fred Bilden from Chicago who returned home, plus Andrew Anna Gunderson’s visit with Mrs Melvin Helgren near Waukon and J M Brorby with James Moon and Mary White at Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Griebenow
Richard Horan
Thomas Cummings
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Griebenow
Elizabeth Priest
Byward Schrader
Fred Dahme
L. L. Rounds
Dan Burke
Henry Dovey
Gordon Junker
J E. White
Fred Bilden
Chicago
Andrew
Anna Gunderson
Melvin Helgerson
Waukon
J. M. Brorby
James
Mary White
Will] Moon
Farmersburg
A. Sabae
West Union
Arthur Loftsgard
Elmer Moffett
Qsesy Thompson
Clear Lake
Hazel Schrader
Robert Schupanits
Seanitz
Emily Schapanite
Mary Grover
Bertha Frisbie
Catherine Haran
A. J. Priest
Henry Hirsch
Mansefield
Wis
Hirsch
Bessie Olsen
Alfred Olson
Eighth Grade Declam Contest at Larrabee Auditorium
The eighth grade declamatory contest will be held Monday evening March 7? at 7 30 in the Larrabee Auditorium. The program features piano duets by Lorraine Fallett and Lois Schweiner, readings and dramatic pieces by Norman Gilbert Louis Schrader Helen Stee Helen Halverson Augusta Miller Mearle Sampson Ray Vasby and others, with seventh and eighth grade entries including Queen Esther's Petition and Don’t Want Me to Have No Pleasure Belta Miller and Judge Miss Rinard Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee Auditorium
Lorraine Fallett
Lois Schweiner
John Barnes Dotty
Mearle Sampson
McDuffy
Ray Vasby
Queen Esther
Lillian Halverson
Jane
Lorraine Follett
Helen Halverson
Belta Miller
Betta Olson Barna
Sullivan Regan Couple Wed At St Peter's Church
Elizabeth Sullivan of Clermont and Charles Regan of Waukon were united in marriage at St Peter's Catholic Church on Monday morning February 28. Rev F Leo O'Connell officiated and read the nuptial mass. Mass servers were Donnie Rounds and Richard Crowe. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Leehy, the bride’s sister and brother in law. The bride wore a dove gray spring tailored suit with navy accessories. A breakfast at the bride’s home followed for the bridal party before the newlyweds left for a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sullivan
Clermont
Charles Regan
Waukon
St. Peter's Catholic Church
F. Leo O'Connell
Donnie Rounds
Richgard Crowe
Frank Leehy
Mrs. Regan
West Clermont Luther League Program Preview
West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on March 6 at 7 30 featuring invocation prayer, Rev Ramsey sermon and song, Lloyd Anderson vocal duet Phyllis Gress Janet Olson reading Eliza Nelson topic discussions, society collection and closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Luther League
Ramsey
Lloyd Anderson
Phyllis Gress
Ana Janet Olson
Caya
Eliza Nelson
Babylonian Surgeons Pioneered Early Science and Medicine
Early Babylonian records show advanced science with astronomy notes dating back 300 years and tablets indicating doctors treated broken bones. The text notes British tea production accounts for about seventy percent of global tea consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Butler Indoor Relays Set With Rainey Amid Trophies
Athletes at the 1923 Butler Indoor Relays will vie for trophies shown with Miss Mavilla Rainey of Butler University senior. Trophies, awarded by Indiana’s governor and Indianapolis mayor, flank individual event prizes in the 15 event program sponsored by local businessmen and concerns attracting national competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mavilla Rainey
Butler University
Rainey
Indiana
Indianapolis
Christmas Seal Sales Show 150 Gain in Fayette County
Fayette county reports total Christmas seal sales of 1284.37 in 1937, up 150.81 from 1936. Towns Arlington Clermont Elgin Fayette Oelwein Randalia Wadena West Union shared the rise, with Oelwein largest. County funds plus federal match bring 1400 to the project benefiting all 20,145 residents, coordinated with county medical society and death records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Arlington
Elgin
Fayette
Oelwein
Randalia
Wadena
West Union
Stanley
Iowa ‘Tuberculosis Association
Town Tuberculosis Association
County Medical Society
R. P. Strauch
H. B. Greenley
L. G. Meyer
Brandt
Ottumwa
Welsh Language Use in Wales Declines Noted
The Welsh Language is described as the fire side speech for nearly half of Wales and is used in churches and church schools. Fifteen percent of the population speak Welsh only, highlighting language dynamics in Welsh society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Popular Name Caius Marius Inspires Baptism in Provence
Roman General Caius Marius, who died in 86 B C, remains widely remembered in Provence France where his name is a common baptismal choice among locals. The enduring legacy highlights historical memory shaping modern naming traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Caius Marius
B. C
Provence
France
Marius
Early Ohio Kidnapping Law Named to Punish Slavers
In 1819 Ohio passed An act to punish kidnapping aimed at white men who abducted free Black people and carried them south to be sold into slavery, reflecting early state efforts to curb fugitive enslavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
Business & Professional Women meet February session
B P Women's Club held its regular meeting Monday February 28 at Mrs Alfred Brechlers home with Lorraine Haas assisting. Eighteen members attended. After the business session chaired by vice president Beulah Gunderson, bridge was played at four tables with prizes to Mrs Hazel Schrader and Mrs Louise Miller and a door prize won by Mrs H A Labke. Hostesses served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Professional Women's Club
Alfred Brechler
Lorraine Haas
Lrders
Beulah Gunderson
Hazel Schrader
Louise Miller
H. A. Labke
Elgin Silver Tea Attended by Church Ladies
Mrs. R V Brandt, Mrs J C Halverson, Mrs C J Peck, Mrs Mary White, Mrs J E White, Mrs Kenneth Kross, Mrs Leo Hamphrey, Mrs H A Lubke, Mrs Mary Grover, Mrs Dan Carpenter, Mrs Low Jones, Mrs L H W Appelman, Mrs Fred Cline, Mrs Lloyd Corsepius, Mrs Belle Cox and Mrs W C Calahan attended the Silver Tea at St Pauls M E Church in Elgin on Monday February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Brandt
J. C. Halverson
C. J. Peck
Mary White
J. E. White
Kenneth Kross
Leo Hamphrey
H. A. Lubke
W. C. Calahan
St. Paul's M. E
Elgin
Clermont Calendar and Community Notes March Items
The bulletin lists church, civic, and social events for Clermont and nearby towns. Activities include Rosary Society and Altar Guild meetings, a town council session, lawn contest, school elections, and Legion meetings. Social calls note multiple visitors and family celebrations, with birthdays and card games highlighted among residents and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
American Legion Meeting
Legion Auxiliary
Union Church Guild
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Holds February Meeting
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Len Simek's home on Wednesday afternoon February 28. Thirty two members and two guests attended. One new member, Mrs. Alva Chase, joined. A September dinner was planned. Committees for prizes and a May library tea were appointed. A book mending day at the library was set for March 4 at 2 p.m. Mrs. E L Crowe reviewed a Washington biography. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Len Simek
B. A. Lenhart
CG. J. Peck
America
Washington
Alva Chase
H. K. Follett
Ela Rafferty
Martin Nelson
R. V. Brandt
F. i L. Crowe
E. L. Crowe
Treaties Broken Over Centuries Highlight Global Trust Crisis
A contemplative essay notes peace treaties have broken roughly every 22 weeks across 3400 years, while a clutter of community notices lists local visits, travels, and events. Names include Collier's Weekly, Larry Cline, Lois Olson, John Cummings, Verla Gunderson, Lavonne Simek, Otto Larson, Eva Bagan, Rose Jones, Delbert Cox, Arthur Stee, Merton Perry, Len Simek, Kathryn Larson, Frank Calahan, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Dr L L Carr among others. Local movements cover birthdays, district basketball, and travel to Cedar Rapids, Olin, Austin, and Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Cline
Lois Olson
Franz Appelman
John Cummings
Randalia
Clermont
Verla Gunderson
Lavonne Simek
Hazelton
Emi
Len Simek
Albert Halverson
Otto Larson
Eva Bagan
Rose Jones
Chester
Edmund Tugstad
Lloyd Corsepius
Belle Cox
Vinton
Delbert Cox
Arthur Stee
Austin
Minn
Merton’ Perry
Albert Bobby
Ruth Berg
Iowa City
W. R. Blake
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Central States Power Company
J Peek
Merle Moen
Chrystal Miller
Hits Brandt
Olin
Aud
Hans J. Larson
George V. Larson
Kathryn
Nellie Malone
Margaret McGreevey
Anson Priest Home
Kathryn Larson
Frank Calahan
Elizabeth
Cedar Rapids
Calahan
Satuday
Morrisahan
Lew Simek
Mes
D. A. Erickson
Marguerite Rogers
Cla Dagstad
Elbeth Priest
L. L. Carr
Wellman
Pomona
Calif
Dr. Carr
M. Carr
Clermont Luth Church The Singing Church Sunday Service Notes
The Clermont Lutheran parish invites worshipers to services at West and East Clermont churches starting 9:30 a.m. at West, with 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. times noted for East and Highland locations weather permitting. Mid week Lenten meditations focus on The Seven Last Words from the Cross. Calendar includes choir meetings, confirmation classes, and junior choir. Pastor E. E. Ramsey extends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
Grospel
West Clermont
Clermont
Highland Chures
West Eburch
Eastchare
Christ
West Clermont Luther League
West
East Church
West Church
Clermont Lutheran
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont City Election Notice 1938
The Clermont election takes place Monday March 28 1938. Nomination papers must be filed with the city clerk by March 12. Offices include Mayor five Councilmen Assessor and Treasurer with no caucus. 260 Frank Pringle Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Frank Pringle
Clermont Study Club Meets At Mrs Burke Home
The Clermont Study Club held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Dan Burke with twelve members present. Roll call was answered, and Mrs. Jay White led a discussion on the book Moslem Women Enter a New World by Ruth Frances Woodsmall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Frederick
Alice
Evelyn Nordhus
Williamsfield
Lloyd Larson
Ernest Larson
Elgin
Arthur Loftsgard
Emil Larson
Dan Burke
E. J. Crowe
Court Little Flower
Catholic Daughters of America
Clermont Study Club
Rollcall
Jay White
Ruth Frances Woodsmall
Clermont Union Church Notice and Local Event Snippet
J J Snyder minister at Clermont Union Church announces 7 30 p m worship. The Ladies Guild will meet at Mrs J J Canty’s home on Wednesday afternoon March 4. Names of residents and a farming sale notice appear with garbled text about a basketball tournament at Olin last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Ladies’ Guild
J. J. Canty
Hawley. Baldwin
Wison Cliftor Pringge
Harve Hobrerann
James Ryonby
Armin Crabs
James Roundy
Olin
Nation's oldest twin dies at 82 in Loc Ange
Mrs. Henrietta Billings Uoft, 82, longtime resident, died in Loc Ange last week. She and her twin sister Mrs. F. M. Canby of North Judson, Ind. were named the oldest twins at the 1987 national twins convention in Fort Wayne last Aug. They were pictured departing Chicago aboard a Skyliner for a Washington vacation in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Billings Uoft
Loc Ange
F. M. Canby
North Judson
Ind
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Washington
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Sir John Lubbock
B. & P. Women’s Club
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Collier’s Weekly
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
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