Funeral Notes for Gustav E. Jacobson of Nora Springs
Gustav E. Jacobson died at his Nora Springs home on March 21 1938 after a long illness. He was born March 8 1864 in McGregor Iowa son of Eric E and had a twin brother Jacob who preceded him in death. He lived in Nora Springs forty two years assisted his brother Ole in the light plant, taught school and served as township clerk. He married Emma Larson in Clermont on December 29 1892 and had two sons Leonard and Elroy and a daughter Bessie. Surviving are his widow two sons Leonard of Charles City Elroy of Waterloo six grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother John E Jacobson Nora Springs one sister Mary Larson Duluth Minnesota numerous relatives and friends. Funeral was March 24 at the American Lutheran church Nora Springs conducted by Rev H E Jacobson and Rev Fred Darnauer burial Park cemetery. Casket bearers were John Breakey William Paine Dee Stickney Burr Fisher Emmett McKinzie Matt Crum. Attendance lists noted many relatives from Clermont and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav E. Jacobson
Nora Springs
Jacob
Eric E. Jacobson
McGregor
Iowa
Bessie
Clermont
Emma Larson
Leonard
Elroy
Emma Jacobsen
Charles City
Waterloo
John E. Jacobson
Nels
Mary) Larson
Duluth
Minn
Ole Jacobson
Decorah
Fayette
American Lutheran Church
H. E. Jacobson
Williams
Fred Darnauer
Park
John Breakey
William Paine
Dee Stickney
Burr Fisher
Emmett McKinzie
Matt Crum
Glermont
Hans J. Larson
George V. Sharson
Anson Priest
Bead Lyngaas
Alma Anderson
Harry Yauslin
Laura Lyngaas
Earl Sirpless
Minneapolis
Neil Larson
W C C F Members Entertain Guests at Mrs Burke Home
The W C C F entertained Wednesday March 23 at Mrs. Dan Burke's home honoring Mrs. Charles Regan of Waukon. Prizes went to Mrs. Burke Mrs. Herman Griebenow and Mrs. Regan. A two course lunch followed. Guests included Mrs. John Ryan of Waukon Mrs. Fred Bigler and Margaret Sheehy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Burke
Charles Regan
Waukon
Burke
Herman Griebenow
Regan
John Ryan
Fred Bigler
Margaret, Sheehy
Nora Jorgenson Announces Spring Music Term at Clermont
Mrs Nora Jorgenson announces the spring term in music at her Clermont home starting Thursday April 7. Reports note Mrs Pearl Johnson of Waukon visiting last week in the home of Mrs Hazel Schrader. Misses Boley Smale Smith Vasby Berg and Schump and Mr Graber were callers in Cedar Rapids Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Jorgenson
Clermont
Pearl Johnson
Waukon
Hazel Schrader
Boley
Smale
Smith, Vasby
Berg and Schump
Mr. Graber
Cedar Rapids
Clermont High School Music Concert Delightful Evening
Clermont high school presented a combined concert in the gym Tuesday evening March 29. The band and saxophone quartet performed two groups while the girls sextet glee club and soprano soloist sang selections from the sub district music contest at West Union. The program featured Footlifter March Hermit of Kildare Overture and other pieces by Holmes Leaver DeLamater Curran Moffat and Friml.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
West Union
Alford Hermit of
Moffat
He! My
Curran
Iva Peterson
Green Cathedral
Hahn
Firefly
Frim
Girls’ Glee Club
HI Carnival
Pantheon Overture
Stephen Foster
Holmes
College Medley
March
Clermont Girl in Upper Iowa Choir Spring Concert Tour
Lolita Blake of Clermont is among thirty eight members of the Capella Choir of Upper Iowa University. The group broadcasts from WLS Chicago at 2:00 p.m. on April 2 and from WMED Peoria at 4:00 p.m. on April 3, with a 15 minute segment during Homemakers' program and church appearances in Peoria Dwight and Galenburg Indiana under Prof Russell G Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLS
Chicago
Capella Choir
Upper Iowa University
Homemakers
Peoria
WMED
Dwight
Galenburg
Inl
Russell G. Harris
Lolita Blake
Clermont
Robber Caught After Break-In At Crowe's Drug Store
Saturday morning a failed break-in at Crowe's drug store left tampered doors and windows. A wallet containing over $18 was stolen from Fred Cline's home, and a suspect, John Seemer of near West Union, was arrested after the wallet was found on him. Some money had been spent and other locals report similar disturbances that night. Seemer is jailed at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowe
Fred Cline
John Seemer
Near West Union
Seemer
West UN- Tot
Card of Thanks for sympathy after illness and death
We with 40 express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We also want to extend our thanks to those who so kindly remembered him during his stay at Iowa City. Mrs. Roy Tatro and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Roy Tatro
Clermont Study Club Meets at Mrs Halversons Home
The Clermont Study Club held an afternoon meeting on Tuesday March 29 at Mrs J C Halversons home Sixteen members attended Roll call and discussed New Movies The group reviewed the book Behind the Spanish Barricades by John Langdon Dares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
J. C. Halverson
Rollcal
H. B. Greenley
John Langdon Dares
Clermont Calendar April 4 to 7 events listed
The Clermont calendar lists April 4 Monday town council meeting April 5 Tuesday OES meeting April 6 Wednesday RNA meeting April 7 Thursday Rosary Society and Altar Guild meeting. Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson and family were dinner guests in the Martin Anderson home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Albert Halverson
Martin Anderson
Unusual photo shows twist er near Okanville Ilingis
A recent scene captures an unusual twist er as it nears Okanville Ilingis with unexpected motion and nearby observers noting the rare feature. The image highlights the device amid a rural backdrop, drawing attention from locals and reporters alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okanville, Ilingis
Luther College Schola Cantorum Performs Sacred Medley
The Luther College Schola Cantorum, sixty male voices, sang at East and West Clermont Lutheran churches last Sunday. They delivered medieval sacred works and Negro spirituals, praising sacred music and highlighting pieces like Kyrie at Sea by Durmer and Hallelujah Amen by Handel, elevating listeners to a deeper appreciation of the sacred gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Schola Cantorum
East
West Clermont
Africa
America
Schola Cantorum
Durmer
Handel
Birthday Surprise for Wm J Nelson at Theo Loftsgard Home
William J Nelson was honored on his fortieth birthday with a surprise gathering at the Theo Loftsgard residence. Guests included his wife, parents, siblings, and numerous relatives from Fayette Ossian Waucoma and Devorah, plus a picnic lunch and two decorated cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Nelson
Theo Loftsgard
William
John Nelson
Elmer Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Fred Maurer
Fayette
Albert Wilbur
Waucoma
Leo Wolfs
Ossian
Millard Nelson
Aint
Devorah
Harvey Meyer
Theo, Lafisgard
Walter Follest
East Clermont Liber League Sunday Program
The East Clermont Liber League presents a Sunday evening program on April 3 at 7 30 featuring Song Society Scripture Reading and Prayer Reverends Rev B B Rameey Long Society Secretary's Report Introduction of Topic Bernhard Hanson Continuation of Topic Esther Helgerson Piano Signy Hanson Bible Verses Millard Bilden Conclusion of Tape Louie Erickson Reading Alvin Erickson Remarks Rev Ramsey Collection and closing blend of usual closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Liber League
B. B. Rameey
Long Society
Bernhard Hanson
Esther Helgerson
Signy Hanson
Millard Bilden
Louie Erickson
Alvin Erickson
Ramsey
Thanks for kindness from neighbors and relatives
We express appreciation to neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev Ramsey for comforting words and to the singers for hymns. Sir Chris P Nelson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Chris P. Nelson
Clermont Municipal Election Results Reported
The Clermont town election on Monday March 28 saw 316 ballots cast. The People's Ticket for Mayor Frank Pringle led with 163 votes. Councilmen totals included L La Rounds 187 and R V Brandt 150. H E Landsgard 169 and Len T Simek 178. Wm J Nelson 138. Treasurer HB B Greenley 208 and Assessor B C Graver 212. Orlando Kittleson led Citizen's Ticket for Mayor with 147. Council hopefuls Burkard Reign 141 Richard L Olson 146 Louis Olson 121 Elmer Trade 111 Gordon Junker 168 and Mrs Laura Lyngaas returned home from Nora Springs with Enma Jacobson for a week. J D Humphrey hosted a party Friday with guests including Ralph Schrader Buddy Schrader Jack Halverson Stanton Halverson Jimmy Rounds Roy Halverson Bob Graham Leslie Olson Truman Paulson Harold Grezs and Wayne Shipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringle
L. la Rounds
R. V. Brandt
H. E. Landsgard
Len T. Simek
Wm. J. Nelson
B. Greenley
B.C. Graver
Or‘land
Laura Lyngaas
Nora Springs
Enma Jacobson
J. D. Humphrey
Ralph
Buddy Schrader
Jack and
Stanton Halverson
Jimmy Rounds
Roy Halverson
Bob Graham
Leslie Olson
Truman Paulson
Harold Grezs
Wayne Shipton
Clermont church service and rehearsals with local figures
Clermont Union Church held worship at 7:30 p.m. led by Minister J J Snyder with Mrs. Wm Nelson as pianist and Mrs L H Appelman directing chair rehearsals at 8:30 p.m. St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild meet at Mrs Sheldon Boyle's Elgin home Thursday at 2 p.m. Mary Johnson of Waukon visited Clermont, with Georgia Thompson and Mary Johnson accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
L. H. Appelman
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Sheldon Boyle
Elgin
Lillian Johnson
Waukon
Leo Humphrey
Mary Johnson
Georgia Thompson
Clermont
West Church
Westchurch
East Church Mission Society
Mee
Edgar Kiprball
Carl Halverson
Ole Reierson
West Priscilla
Hastesses
Arthur Nelson
Richard Gricbenaw
Wm. Burrow
Harvey Meyer
Henry Olsort
Highland Tadies’ Aid
C. C. Torkelson
Libbie Larson
Q. Torkelson
Carl Torkelson
C. O. Torkelson
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Lutheran Choirs to Sing The Crucifixion
The East and West Clermont Lutherans plan to present Stainers The Crucifixion during Holy Week. Choirs rehearsed since Christmas and will be joined by soloists Myrtle Bilden Martin Nelson John Larsen with Veet Gunderson and Agnes Wilden at the piano. Events include services, meetings, and cantata rehearsal details for April activities under Pastor E. E. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Stainer
Duches
Pover
Loyal Intents
Myrtle Bilden
Martin Nelson
John Larsen
Clarence Johnson
Veet Gunderson
Agnie Wilden
Clermont Firemen Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Clermont fire department held its annual meeting at Johnson's hall on Monday evening. G H Hackmann presided as chairman and H B Greenley served as secretary. New officers named include Chief A J Priest, Asst Chief Louie Olson, Secretary H B Greenley, and Treasurer B C Gruver. Company 1 foreman Norbert Germer with Marvin Davies as assistant foreman. Company 2 foreman Cornelius Olson with assistant foreman C K Kittleson. After the election, attendees enjoyed cards and lunch. the Mayor and Councilmen were among the invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Fire Department
Johnson’s Hall
G. H. Hackmann
H. B. Greeniey
A. J. Priest
Louie Olson
H. B. Greenley
B. C.gruver
Norbert Germer
Marvin Davies
Foreman
Cornelius Olson
C. K. Kittleson
Clermont High Glee Club and Sextet Qualify for Charles City District
The Clermont high school girls' glee club and girls' sextet will travel to Charles City to compete in the district music contest. Both groups earned a superior rating in the subdistrict contest held in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Glee Club
Charles City
Clermont High School
Globtabe
Avill
pCherles Cesterday
West Union
Union Guild Luncheon at Leo Humphrey Home
Union Guild members enjoyed a potluck luncheon Friday afternoon at one o clock at the Leo Humphrey residence. Mrs Humphrey, soon moving from Cley mont to Delavan Wisconsin, was honored by the ladies who presented Mary Humphrey with a gift as a memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Guild
Leo Humphrey
Won Co Spelling Winner Merle Lampoon Heads to State
Merle Lampoon, a member of the sixth grade, won Fayette county spelling contest held in West Union on Tuesday March 22. He will compete in the state contest in Des Moines in April. Phyllis Dibble, a teacher at Dennison, visited Monday during her spring vacation with her parents. Several local residents from West Bend Elgin and nearby towns visited or hosted gatherings in recent days including Mr and Mrs Jen Simek and Mr Elmer Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Lampoon
Fayette County
West Union
Merle
Des Moines
Phyllis Dibble
Dennison
Land
EB. H. Dibble
Albert Luke
Mary Grover
H. A. Lubke
Louise Miller
Orville Sullivan
Elkader
Henry Schmidt
BR. G. Wilson
W. Wilson
West Bend
James Mendinger
Arthur Schmidt
Louise Moser
Elgin
Jen Simek
Thelma Christianson
Elmer Sanders
Pos+ville
Clinton
Robert Sperry
Savanna
Theatre Party at Ayalon Theatre West Union
Twenty-one monthers at the Brsi Inezs and Professional Women's club enjoyed a theatre party at the Ayalon Theatre in West Union Monday evening. Following the show they returned to the Prime C.J. Mock where business session was held. The hostess M. Peck and Mrs Hazel Johnson served refreshments. Mrs Mary Graver, Mrs Albert Labe, Mr and Mrs W A Peters, Mrs Louise Miller and Mrs Len Simek spent Monday afternoon in Postville helping Mrs Louie Schutte celebrate her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brsi Inezs
Ayalon
West Union Moniday
Mza C.J. Mock
M. Peck
Mos
Hazel Johnson
Mary Graver
Albert Lab“ke
W. A. Peters
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Postville
Louie Schutte
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G. E. Jacobson
Upper Iowa Choir
Twister
East. L. L. Program
Clermont Union Church
Clermont Luth
Clermont Lutheran
Singing Church
East Clermont
Wighland
Clermont Firemen
Ryte GH
Madame Grace Brassieres
Clermont, Iowa
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