Wickham Remembered as Faithful Clermont Settler and Leader
S. E. Wickham born August 1 1854 in Stockway New York died March 1 1937 in Minneapolis at eighty two years seven months he moved from Clermont after 1934. A miller farmer and longtime sexton and Justice of the Peace he helped build Clermont and served in the Masonic lodge with funeral rites at the Masonic Temple. Survived by daughters Winnifred Ruth Grace Geneva and others. and numerous neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
S. E. Wickham
Stockway
Stockford County
New York
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred Persons
Wickham
Mr. Wickham
Dover Mills
L. L. Carr
R. V. Brandt
W. J. Nelson
W. G. Follett
Carlton Peck
Jay White
How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely
An ad touts Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid for modern women. It promises fat loss in four weeks, increased energy, clearer skin, and a youthful feeling, with a simple daily regimen of hot water and half a teaspoon of Kruschen before breakfast, plus reducing pastry and fatty foods.
Funeral set for John McFall 76 in Lawler Iowa
John McFall 76 died Saturday in Billings Montana after a six month illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Lawler with Rev. John O'Donnell officiating. Born March 9 1886 in Portland Maine he lived in Clermont from age ten and worked as a teacher principal banker in Shaffer Bank Elma Mussellshell and real estate in Billings. Surviving are a brother Dan McFall Chicago and three sisters Mrs Perkins Mussellshell Mrs Kirby Chicago and Mrs Keegan New Hampshire.
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John McFall
Billings
Mont
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Lawler
John O’donnell
Mr. McFall
Portland
Maine
Dan McFall
Clermont
McGregor
Shaffer Bank
Elma
Mussellshell
Mary McNally
Chicago
Wm. Perkins
Mussellshell, Mont
Patrick Kirby
Mathias Keegan
New Hampton
Joint county meeting of Legion and Auxiliary in Clermont
A joint county gathering of the American Legion and Auxiliary is planned in the Clermont opera house on Wednesday evening March 17. Mrs T A King of West Union will deliver the main address. The free program includes color advancement pledge of allegiance songs prayers selections a quilt giveaway and a business meeting for Legion and Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Clermont Opera House
T. A. King of
West Union
National Americanism
Advancement of Colors
Leo O'Connell
River
Marjorie Olson
Mrg
King
George Pfister
Gong Neeree America
Clermont Luther Church Services Easter Week
Clermont Luth Church East Church holds English services Sunday at 11 with Luther League at 7 30 pm West Church offers Lenten services Thursday at 7 30 pm Regular Sunday services in English Sunday at 2 pm The Mission Society meets Thursday March 18 Hostesses are Mrs A Anderson Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Wm Burrow and Mrs Hans J Larson Come to church You are always very welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
Luther League
West Church
The
Mission Society
Martin Anderson
Wm. Burrow
Hans J. Larson
8th Grade Declamatory Contest Plan in Larrabee Auditorium
The 8th grade declamatory contest is set for Tuesday evening March 16 at 7:30 in Larrabee auditorium. The program lists piano duets, oratorical pieces by Arthur Amundson Leonard Olson Truda and others, dramatic numbers by Anna Mary Growe Augusta Pfister Donna Schweinefus and more. Judge Mildred Stergal will preside with director Andina Vasby guiding the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee Auditorium
Augusta Miller
Madonna Trude
Iowa
Arthur Amundson
Leonard Olson
Truda Music
Richard
Lillian Nelson
Billy
Franklin Olson
Warty
Laird Cline
Aldean
Donald Martin
Constitution Sesquicentennial prompts Legionaux study
The Clermont American Legion Auxiliary will actively observe the U S Constitution anniversary with national guidance urging every unit to study the document in homes schools and meetings Talks on the Constitution will be given at unit meetings study classes held and emphasis placed on constitutional study in schools The national Americanism chairwoman urged learning the provisions of the Constitution and its relevance to the nation's future Others mention local residents with health updates travel and educational notes including Dan McNeil Sr recovering from a fall and Tavonne Simek nearing graduation from Upper Town University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont American Legion Auxiliary
United States
Fred Cline
Mra. T. A. King
West Union
Towa
National Americanism Committee
John Smith
Cedar Rapids
John Yauslin
Yauslin
Russell Grover
Gene
Chicago
Mr. Grover
St. Theresa
Cluir
J. P. Sullivan
Mae Crowe
I. C. Jerdee
Madison
Wis
Andrew Gjerde
L. L. Garr
Des Moines
The
State Medical Association
Dan McNeil, Sr
Postville
Tavonne Simek
Upper Town University
Miss Simek
Priscilla Working Band Plans Easter Bake Sale
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday March 3 with hostesses Mrs Vernon Meyer Mrs Arthur Nelson Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mrs Wm Burrow and Mrs Richard Grieb presiding Rev Gunsten led devotions The president named committees for painting church parlors Easter Bake Sale March 27 at 2 30 p m Bakery Table details Waitresses Coffee Kitchen and Cashiers were assigned to named members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Vernon Meyer
Arthur Nelson
Theo. Loftsgard
Wm. Burrow
Richard Griebenow
Gunsten
N. H. Nelson
J. A. Erickson
Martin Nelson
Harold Landsgard
Arnold Stumme
Bertha Frisbie
Vernon Meyes
East Clermont Luther League Sunday Program
The East Clermont Luther League presents a program on Sunday March 14 at 7 30 p m featuring Songwee Society scripture reading and prayer Rev Gunston serves as song secretary and gives remarks Archie Johnson reads piano solos by Minnie and Myra with Josephine Bilden providing a reading Lyle Olson delivers Bible verses and Rev Gunston offers closing remarks A collection and usual closing follow in the Society program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Luther League
Song - Wee Society
Gunston
Archie Johnson
Minnie
Myra Pia
Josephine Bilden
Lyle Olson
Rev
Clermont School Election Results and Local Notices
Sixty four votes were cast in Clermont for the school election. J M Brorby won a two year term and W B Miller a three year term. Benton A Grover and Genevieve Wilson were married in Pasadena on March 3. Clermont Study Club hosted Mrs Jay White on March 4 in honor of Mrs Russell Gruver with bridge and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
J. M. Brorby
W. B. Miller
Geo. P. Rounds
Henry Kittleson
Benton A. Grover
B.C Grover
Genevieve Wilson
Rob. Wilson
Elgin
Pasadena
Calif
Eastern Star pot luck marks week in Clermont
Local Order of Eastern Stars members and families held a pot luck supper at the Masonic Temple on Thursday March 2 to honor Mrs. Russell Gruver who is moving to Chicago. Bridge followed the meeting and a pottery chop plate was presented to Mrs Gruver as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Jay White
Russell Gruver
Chicago
Bridge
Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Temple
Rosary Society Meeting at St Peters with Bazaar Plans
St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday March 4 at Mrs Dan Burkes home with 13 ladies present. Margaret Clark and Irene Horan hosted. Sewing plans for October bazaar discussed. Sewing committee listed. Refreshments served. Also notes: Martin Nelson visited Dubuque. Ed Barnes family moved. the Johnsons moved to a farm near West Union. Mrs Jay White and Mrs Russell Graver and son traveled to Chicago to visit daughters Lenore and Mrs Philmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Dan Burke
Margaret Clark
Irene Horan
E. L. ‘Crowe
Elizabeth Priest
Fred Bigler
Elmer Trude
Martin Nelson
Dubuque
Ed Barnes
K. Olson
Margaret Johnson
Geo. P. Rounds
West Union
Jay White
Russell Graver
Chicago
Lenore
Philmore
Olson Buys Hackmann MuehLEthaler Building
Louis T. Olson, operator of the Phillips service station, bought the Hackmann MuehLEthaler brick business building north of the station. Possession for upstairs living rooms is set for April first, and June for the first floor now used by Douglas Grocery. The 22 by 60 two story structure with full basement includes a rear frame garage. The prime Clermont site was described as among the best in town. Hackmann has yet to decide on his next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis T. Olson
Phillips
Hackmann & MuchJethaler
Douglas Grocery
Om June
Clermont
Hackmann
Clermont Calendar Items Stir Week Plan and Meetings
March calendar lists events from Commercial Club on Monday the 15th to a bake sale by the Priscilla Working Band on Saturday the 27th. Meetings include School Board sessions, a county joint meeting at the opera house, and W O F business, with a declamatory contest for eighth grade and other society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watnesday
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A.M. Legion and Auxiliary Joint
Opera House
Mission Society
O. F
Priscilla
Church
Social News From Local Households
Burnett Mildred and Harvey Larson were dinner guests of Mrs Bertha Frisbie. Shirley Wander, daughter of Charles Wander, had her tonsils removed at Postville hospital last Friday. Thelma Christianson sprained her right ankle on icy street near the telephone office Tuesday night. Frances substitutes at the store. Sixteen ladies hosted by Mrs Len Simck on March 3 bid farewell to Mrs Gruver as she heads to Chicago. Bridge prizes went to Geneva Wells and Mrs A R K Lubke. Guests presented a meat fork keepsake with the silver set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bridge
Geneva Wells
A. RK. Lubke
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E. Wickham
Masonic Lodge
E. Spears
Readlyn
Willis Gress
Mary Benson
Waterloo
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Colonel Swelliam
Frederick, Cody
Scott County
Wil.l F. Cody
My Express
Missouri
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Cody
Kansas Pacife
Bul Bill
U Cavalry
Jen
Custer
Yellow Hand
Tech
Spe
Lockout Moon
Deuverade
Joint County Meeting OF Legion and Auxiliary
Clermont Luth
Anna Mary
Wuay
Gladys
Anderson Music
Oscar Reierson
Hans Hanson
Millard Nelson
Mildred Larson
Louise Amundson
George Belschner
E. C. Olson
Wi. B. Miller
L. M. Hovland
Ne Society
C. E
Ben Douglas
Mason City
Morris Calahan
Geo. Peasley
van Buren Appelman
Louie Olson
Oelwein
Ladies’ Bridge Club
L. J. Carr
W. R. Blake
C. H. Hjortholm
Bureks
Kansas
Elizabeth Kelly
Montevideo
Harvey Rainey
Ed Wickham
Frank Peterson
Winona
Mra
Fred Persona
Harry Neff
Hall Swenson
Elkader
Fayette
Rosary Society Meets
Olson Buys
Hackmann Muehlethaler Building
Elgin Opera House
Princess Theatre
House of Better Pictures
James Melton
Patricia Ellis
Jack Holt and
Evelyn Venable
Nome
George Brent and
Barton MacLane
Northwest
Jean Arthur and
Joel McCrea
Manhattan
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Fox
RKO
Warners
Metro
Harry Pace
Mgr
Carter
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