Ed Dugstad Again Heads Commercial Club as Chairman
Ed Dugstad is reelected chairman of the Commercial Club with A A Baechler as vice chairman W R Belschner secretary and J A Erickson treasurer at a dinner in Corner Cup and town hall meeting where eight to twelve members were cut and Dugstad urged to serve another year amid a rising cash balance in the club’s treasurer report and committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Town Hall
Ed Dugstad
A. A. Baechler
W. R. Belschner
J. A. Erickson
Dagstadthas
Mr. Erickson
Vernon Meyer
Iowa
Brorby to Take Oregon Banking Position in June
Mr and Mrs James Brorby prepare for a move to Portland Oregon to join the First National Bank as assistant cashier He has spent seven years with Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont and held various sideline jobs including secretary of the school board His position in Clermont remains open while he relocates to join the bank network
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameonby
Redvet
C .Clermont
Portland
Oregon
First National Bank
Mies Brat Oats
Brorby
Farmers Savings,Bank of Clermont
American Legion Auxiliary unit updates and events
The American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan Unit met May 11 at Mrs. Walter Vinton's home with Mrs. Roy Swenson assisting. Clothing sent to George D. was acknowledged. The unit paid its quota for cookies sent to Knoxville for the April birthday party. Poppy poster winners were announced in 7th and 8th grade categories. Memorial Day program planned May 30 at 2 pm in the high school gym, with prize presentations and delegates elected to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lottsgard
Peggy Spencer
Marian Probert
Iva Jean Barnes
Delores Thompson
Nora Lottsgard
Andine’ Vasby
Mary Burke
Frances Cline
American Legion
Andine Vasbey
Americanism
Col. McRae
Africa
Vinton
Clermont Soldier Killed in North Africa
Mr and Mrs Alfred Olson were notified by the war department that their son Private Joseph Olson was killed in action in North Africa. He was killed on April 24 after entering the Army July 7 1942, serving nine months. He married Melinda Roe of Harpers Ferry on July 28 1941 and is survived by his widow, parents, five sisters, and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Olson
War Department
Pte
Joseph Olson
North Africa
Melinda Roe
Harpers Ferry
Iowa Eastern Star Chapters Donate Ambulance
The Eastern Star Chapters in Iowa donated a fully equipped ambulance to the 34th Army Division composed mainly of Iowa and Minnesota men. They also contributed other ambulances and mobile canteen units in use overseas. The Clermont chapter gave $20 to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Iowa
34Th Army Division
Minnesota
Clermont
Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Events and Visits
Clermont community notices recap May events and gatherings. Meetings at Clermont Lodge and ALF and A M. residents host and visit relatives from Evanston to Wellman. Des Moines and West Union trips mark the week with family and school outings noted.
Iowa Land Values Rise Sharply In Postwar Market
Iowa farm real estate shows a nine percent rise over the past year with March 1 indices near 87 percent of the 1912-1¢ base. Prices are at their peak since 1931, boosted by higher farm income, foreclosures easing supply, and a boom mood but tempered by labor shortages costs and postwar uncertainty.
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Iowa
Haa
Riverside Club Met at Mrs Mary Tatra Home
Riverside Social Club met at Mrs Mary Tatra's home on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Harlan Stee assisting. Star Spangled Banner and In the Garden were sung. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs Almer Leo Nelson and Mrs Herbert Schatz. Members made lap robes for the Red Cross and refreshments were served. Visitors included Mrs Robert Barrett, Mrs Howard Mork, Mrs John Mork, Mrs Aimer Lea Nelson and Mrs Wm A Nelson. Next meeting set for Wednesday June 23 hosted by Mrs Howard Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Mary Tatra
Harlan Stee
Almer Leo Nelson
Herbert Schatz
American Red Cross
Robert Barrett
Howard Mork
John Mork
Aimer Lea Nelson
Wm. A. Nelson
Howard Boyle
Rubber Tire Switch Requires War Board Permission
Farmers with steel tires must first obtain approval from the county agricultural war board to switch to rubber tires. If granted, they then apply to the local rationing board for a certificate to buy tires. Those driving long distances on pavement face easier approval for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural War Board
War Board
Foresters Social Held at Mary Carlin Home
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting hosted by Mary Carlin and Mrs. Howard Boyle featured a social night with five hundred played at four tables. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leehy and Dan Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carlin
Howard Boyle
Order of Foresters
Frank Leehy
Dan Burke
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Next Wednesday
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon May 26 at Mrs. B. Riegel's home with assisting hostesses Mrs. Wayne Abel and Andine Vasby. Program chairman will be Mrs. Bess Tschantz.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
B. Riegel
Wayne Abel
Andine Vasby
Bess Tschantz
Want Ad Explains Coffee Shipping Limits and Ballast
The notice explains one item per day limits on coffee sales via want ads. It notes cargo ships cannot be fully loaded with beans because ballast needs require heavier goods to balance weight distribution.
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Iballast
Dance to Help Service Men at Clermont Opera House
Clermont Chapter O E S sponsors a Friday dance at the Clermont opera house with Mississippi Night Hawks providing music. Proceeds go wholly to the Eastern Star fund to buy army ambulances and mobile canteens for armed forces. The drive aims to raise at least one dollar per member.
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Clermont Chapter
Clermont Opera House
Mississippi Nighthawks
Eastern Star Fund
All Star
May breakfast of Court Little Flower at Nordman’s cafe
Mrs. Dan Burke and Mary Carlin attended the annual May breakfast of Court Little Flower Catholic Daughters of America in West Union Sunday morning. The event at Nordman’s cafe hosted forty diners before members returned to Holy Name Hall for their regular meeting and a reception for new members.
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Dan Burke
Mary Carlin
West Union
Court Little Flower
Catholic Daughters of America
Nordman's
Holy Name Hall
E Phyllis Lubke to Hawaii
Phyllis Lubke of J Magnin Los Angeles has secured a civil service post in Honolulu and will depart May 18 for Mare Island near San Francisco to await sailing orders. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. H A Lubke were told by phone.
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Phyllis Lubke
J. Magnin
Los Angeles
Calif
Honolulu
Hawai
H. A. Lubke
Washington
Mare Island
San Francisco
Attendance Certificates Awarded to Grade Pupils
Attendance certificates were awarded to grades 1 through 8 for perfect attendance this term at the 8th grade graduation in the high school auditorium. Supt. T.C. Reasler announced promotions for the 8th graders and presented essay prize winners and Legion Auxiliary trophies to recipients including Leo Riegel, Nina Ashby, Gladyce Peterson, Beverly Grossman, Donald Gerner, Minnie Kist, Evelyn Miller, Robert Martin, Elsie Jerdee, Ronald Gunderson, Norman Sampson, Mark Tschantz, Kenneth Westpfahl, Carmen Loftsgard, Vernon Loftsgard, Kenneth Amundson, Gordon Meyer, Marjorie Westpfahl, Herbert Kaufman, Howard Johnson, Billy Cooley and Arlene Osmundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
T.C. Reasler
Leo Riegel
Nina Ashby
Gladyce
Peterson
Beverly Grossman
Donald Gerner
Minnie Kist
Evelyn Miller
Robert Martin
Elsie Je
Rural Study Club gathering and social notes
Mrs Ivan Anderson entertained the Woodland Progressive Study Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon May 12. Hostess assist was Mrs Frank Lewhy. Members read pieces including Resting Our Plants From My Scrap Book and Something Should be Done. Visitors included Mrs Allen Anderson and Danice. May Day guests included many relatives of Alma Anderson. Local teachers returning home for summer were listed. Karen Kay Kjosa was baptized at Lutheran church in West Clermont. Carol Ann Blake visited from Des Moines with her grandparents.
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Wim. Larrabee, Jr
Clermont
Evanston, Ill
Innes McAlvin
Julie
Lynn McAlvin
Anna
Inga Larson
Ellen Peterson
Ole C. Peterson
Charles Anderson
Herb Anderson
Ng. H. A."lubke
West ‘Union
Don Sieleman
Ivan Anderson
Woodland Progressive Study Club
Frank Lewhy
L. M. Hovland
Alma’ Anderson
Jean
Clarice Aanes
Karen Kay
Haris Kjosa
West
Lutheran Church
Axel Shelveland
James Westcott
Oscar Hangartner
Poppy Day drive supports disabled veterans and families
Wear a poppy this year to honor the fallen and aid disabled veterans and their families. All poppy funds go to rehabilitation and welfare work by the American Legion and Auxiliary. The effort emphasizes human needs and personal support beyond government relief, with visits noted as part of community care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
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James Brorby
Nellie Miller
Galesburg, Til
Gilbert Nelson
Belva Miller
Galesburg
Davenport
U. S. Defense
American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont Lodge
Alf
A.M
Ladies' Aid Society
Bob Blake
Des Moines
W. R. Blake
T. C. Ressler
Carol
Wellman
George Bell
Riverside School
Violet Schatz
West Union Fairy Grounds
Riverside Club Met
W. C. O. F. Meeting
Ladies'Aid Society
C.D. A
Hawaii
Henry Wilson
Elgin
Rushford
Minn
Haris
Carmen
U. S
Army
Navy
Tech
Harris ‘Wilson
Recon
T. D
Camp Hood
Texas
Carmen Wil
A. P. Co
Herman Griebenow
Thomas Cummings
Eliza Martz
John Kaveny
Richard’ Griebenow
Dennis
Joe Brorby
Dubuque
Dorothy Bromby
Rock Island
Alfred Baechler
Len Simek
Geo. Cowles
Postville
Herbert Malven
George
Maynard
Gav. Belschner
Norman Amundson
Portsmouth
Ezra Rowland
Ida Bisbing
Cedar Falls
Fayette
Upper Iowa
Basil Rowland
Rowland
Howard
Arlene Johnson
Elvira Johnson
Bisbing
Town
Entertains Rural Study Club
Mothers Day
Alma Anderson
Albin Lindberg
Marlys
Betty Kunkle
Minneapolis
Walter. Follett
Roy Swenson
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Harvey Anderson
Alden Anderson
Gilbert Ostlic
Madelyn Lee
Skandinavia
Wis
Mrs
Arthuree
Viriinia Garretson
Salem
Celia Morf
Ivadell Carpenter
Hawkeye
Mary Ann Johnson
New Hampton
Alma Smith
Fort Atkinson
Fred Griesinger
Independence
Carl Schori
Beitenson
Near Elgin
Ole Benson
Mr. Blake
Capitol City
Mrs. Blake
Carol Ann Blake
Théttit
Axel Shefveland
Decorah
Loren Hyde and
Jerry
Waterloo
Merle Morn
C. E
H.S
Lowe Brothers
Ee le Eas
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