Clermont News Highlights Local Visits And Events
Sunday callers from Oelwein and Elgin visit Clermont residents. C0F members gather at Mrs. EL L. Rounds home. Seniors rehearse The Family Upstairs for May 17. Des Moines music contest draws Janet and Lavanda Larrabee. Lara Erickson celebrates fourth birthday with family arrivals. Joe Miller and Frank Pringle plan summer work in Moravia California after leaving Clermont. They may visit Waterloo first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Larrabee Jr
L. L. Carr
G. E. Jorgenson
Janet Larrabee
Lavanda Carr
Des Moines
Janet
Lavanda
Joe Miller
Frank Pringle
Clermont
Moravia
California
Joe
Waterloo
Dover Mills School closes after a year of work
Riverside No. 2 school ended last Friday after a year’s effort. A picnic dinner brought together teachers, pupils, and parents including Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, Joe and Amy Nelson, and Elizabeth Rounds. Numerous local residents visited relatives and neighbors across Clermont and Eldorado, with residents like Mary Scott and Marion Scott noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside No. 2
John Nelson
Joe
Amy Nelson
Elizabeth Rounds
Clermont
Victor Guyer
Jennie Wolf
E. G. Guyer
Mary Scott
Marion Scott
R. F. Learn
Ezra Rowland
Son
Theodore Loftegard
Elgin
Tom Hanson
West Union
Peter Nesvick
W. E. Scott
Frances Wagner
Wartime Gatling Gun Patent and Local News Notes
The item notes Richard Gatling patenting the Gatling gun on November 4, 1882 and mentions its use in war. A slew of brief local notices follow, including births, visits, travel to Cedar Rapids, family news from Pecatonica to Ossian, teaching trips, and social calls. Several residents are named with travel and visit details, along with a note about the commercial club meeting at Olson cafe and funeral attendance.
Lutheran Church Notes in Norwegian Services and Meetings
Lutheran notes list West Church services at 945 a m in Norwegian, Priscilla Working Band gathering on Wednesday May 8 with hostesses Mrs Hans Larson Mrs George Smith Mrs Art Mechel son and Mrs Arthur Nelaan, East Church service at 11, Luther League at 8 p m, summer term begins May 6 at Groth school with Miss Louise Amundson as teacher. Highland Church Mission and Dorcas Societies meet May 9 at Helvar Torkelson home. G Gunaten, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
Priscilla
Hans Larson
George Smith
Art Mechelson
Arthur Nelaan
East Church
Groth
Louise Amundson
Highland Church
Mission Society
Dorcas Society
Helvar Torkelson
G. Gunaten
Obituary: Halvor Halverson Dies at 74 in Clayton County
Halvor Halverson died Thursday April 18 at 11 30 p m from stomach cancer after months of illness. Born June 14 1867 in Mummedal Norway he immigrated with his parents to Clayton County Iowa as a child and lived near the Turkey River. He married Louise Hoff in Northwood North Dakota and lived in Clayton County near Gunder for decades. Survived by Gilbert Albertina Mir Ingeborg Thompson Carrie Nelson and Er ich Halverson ten grandchildren. Funeral at Marion church April 21 with Rev T W Tysdal officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Halverson
Mummedal
Norway
Clayton County
Iowa
Gilbert Halverson
Turkey River
E. Landsgard
Northwood
N. D
Louise Hoff
North Dakota
Clayton
County
Gunder
Marion
T. W. Tysdal
Card of Thanks for sympathy and floral offerings
We thank friends for sympathy during sickness and death of our father. Special thanks to Mrs Tysdal and the Marion choir for comforting songs and all who offered floral offerings.
Members of the S. S. Club Meet at Mrs Larra bee Home
The S. S. Club gathered at Mrs. Wm. Larra bee Jr. residence Saturday afternoon, April 27. Mrs. L. D. Hungerford reviewed the January Mentor, followed by a two course luncheon after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. & S. Club
Mra
Wm. Larrabee Jr
L. D. Hungerford
Banana nutrition claims exceed most fruits and vegetables
Banana's Food Value states bananas exceed nearly all produce in food values with 460 calories per pound, compared to potatoes 58, milk 28, and macaroni cooked 415. The claim notes bananas offer higher energy per weight than these foods.
Motion Picture Couple Escapes Firehouse Fine
A vigilant constable in a small town jokes as he charges two traveling motion picture stars with arson. He claims they were “burnin’ up the road” in their car, though they insist they never left their vehicle. The judge laughs and settles the matter with a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
New York
Historians Debate Queen of Sheba's Identity and Origins
The article surveys uncertainties about the Queen of Sheba’s nationality linked to her Solomon visit. It suggests Sheba may refer to a ward or region in southwestern Arabia, now Yemen, and notes ancient Hebrews’ origins and Africa migrations. It mentions Abyssinians and Bulkis/Queen Bulkis as a possible link to the famous visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Solomon
Arabia
Yemen
Africa
Menkh
Hele
Bulkis
The
Sunheade
Calf Yoking Ends in Wild Dash Through Yard
A group of youths attempted to yoke calves on an afternoon, but only one calf could be caught. Dave volunteered to be yoked, the strap tightened, and the calf bolted dragging him along. The chase ended when the boys recovered, then a warning voice announced the pair was still wild and unpredictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thive
Dave
Animal Weather Prophets From Cats to Pigs
The article notes cats, pigs, and a doglike pig in Seawell as weather prophets. Cats with tails raised are said to predict wind and storms, while pigs allegedly foretell storms hours ahead by reacting to wind. Fishermen used these signs to prepare, in several instances avoiding surprise from storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Seawell
Wayside Inn praised for famous guests and hospitality
The Wayside Inn earned American affection for its hospitality inviting figures like George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. Longfellow chose it as a meeting place for friends who recited verse, while he and Landlord Howe enjoyed Highland companionship there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside Inn
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Daniel Webster
Longfellow
Howe
Centenarian fisher Dante Robinson Still Busy At Sea
Dante Robinson of Maoghery Ireland, past one hundred five, remains active in fishing with his grandson. He has never claimed a pension, says he has never been sick, and prefers buttermils to porter. He lives with his seventy five year old son amid his granddaughter and baby great grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Robinson
Maoghery
Ireland
Husband jailed to wash shirts after court question
In Brighton England a police court judge asked a husband why he married his wife. The man replied to get a clean shirt. The magistrate sentenced him to a year of household washing duties, astonishing onlookers with the unusual punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
England
Luther League Program for Eastchurch Society
The Luther League program for the Eastchurch society to be given Sunday evening May 6 includes opening exercises reading by Richard Skarshaug, recitation by Ellen Thompson, vocal duet Myrtle Peterson and Genevieve Anderson, another reading by Harry Helgerson, Bible verses by Olga Bakar, and an address by Rev. G. Gunsten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Eastchurch Society
Richard Skarshaug
Ellen Thompson
Yrtle Peterson
Genevieve Anderson
Harry Helgerson
Olga Bakar
G. Gunsten
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Agnes Bilden
Fayette County
Iows
Rouge
Lofstuen
Mrs. A. Priest
Susanna Priest
Madeline Brinkell
Ella Washburn
H. A.loftagard
Mrs Smith
Mr. and
Hjalmar Mechleson
Nele Oleon
Elmer O
Thesps
Wis
Merrit Perry
Austin, Minn
Christ Petergon
Clifton Pringle
L. L. Rounds
Andine Vagby
Carl Mosby
George Larson
Clermont High School
Helen Phelps
Lara Erickson
A. T. Anderson
Marian
Lloyd Anderson
Amos Erickson
Erickson
Dover Mills
Richard Jordan Gatling
Stepewey
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Alfred Miller
Millard
Bear
Parker Greas
Cedar Rapids
Chas, Colliter
Mary Catherine
Pecatonica
Tom Colliton
Edna Pribyl
Mabel Knudison
Wesley Hilton
Jesup
Chas, McAlaney
Ed Delaney
Mary Killerlain
Delaney
St. Francie Hospital
George and
Roger Henderson
Louis Olson
Fred Cline
Oelwein
Hehir
Tama
Warren Harrington
Postville
J. GC. Halverson
Esther Hoag
Eileen Aanes
Dan Kloster
Theresa Sheehy
Chicago
Merle Wolfs
Morris
Ossian
Hans Sanvold
Melvin “Anderson
Nels Gilbert
W. A. Kneeland
John Wells
Grand Meadow
Jack McCoy
F. W. Bigler
Mrs. McCoy
Mrs. Bigler
James
William Hill
Charles City
Anton Kohls
Ben Conner
Rank Pringe Jr
Califorgila
Olson Cafe
Lester Hendershott
Roundup
Montana
Chas. McAlavey
Delwein
Louis Amundson
Myrtle
Harriet Amundson
Lovilla Dibble
Martin Nelson
Elsie Lingren
Lillian Meyer
Fumble
Freddie
Lutheran Church Notes
Alemite Service
Lofstaen
Aur
Eada
Animal Weather Prophet
Business Directory
DR. LC
Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Clermont, Iowa
Farmera Savings Bank
Clermont, Icwa
R. V. Brandt
Xray Painters
N. H. Nelson
Freiburghaus & Company
G. H. Hackman
Erchatmer
Clermont, Lows
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