Clermont Alumni Banquet Completes Annual Gathering
Members and guests of Clermont High School alumni gathered at the Lutheran church parlors for the second annual banquet on Monday evening May 25 at 6 30. A two course dinner was served by the Business and Professional Women's club followed by a program with Wm Kneeland toastmaster. Lucian Appelman and Mrs Clarence Gruver spoke, Eileen Aanes played cornet, Phyllis Lubke read, Clifford Kittleson sang, and classmates offered short remarks. Officers elected were Mrs Franz Appelman president Elizabeth Priest vice president Mrs Marguerite Rogers secretary and Agnes Bilden treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Lutheran Church
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Wm. Kneeland
Postville
Lucian Appelman
Clarence Gruver
Cornet
Eileen Aanes
Phyllis Lubke
Clifford Kittleson
Franz Appelman
Elizabeth Priest
Marguerite Rogers
Agnes Bilden
Card of Thanks Expresses sympathy and gratitude
A long list of locals extend thanks for kindness, flowers, and support during the illness and death of Mrs. Gordon's son James. Names include Herman Buraas and families, Greenley and daughter Linda Lou, Jerdee and Elsie Marie, Frisbie, Bilden family, Moe at Decorah, McGrane and Haumeder doctors, many others from New Hampton, Postville, and surrounding towns, who visited and attended memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Buraas
Gilbert Buraas
Gloria
Alfred Buraas
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lou
Lima
M. J. McGrane
Hans Haumeder
Walter Kelson
W. R. Garland
Elizabeth Hurley
Dan McIntyre
Will Larkin
Albert Russell
Pat McGrane
Florence Kearns
Jim Rosrity
Leo Steves
R. P. Blankenhime
Chas. Kling
Leslie Benner
Robert
John Wieman
Ray
Te Kippe
Jack
Joe Smith
Wil Laurel
Ray Moetsch
John Moss
Frank Hunt
Arauit Reich
Martin
Mame Hoolihan
New Hampton
Anson Priest Home
WL. F. Gordon
James
Earl Handy
Carline
Annie Leui
Jack Horgan
Postville
James Francis Gordon
L. F. Gordin
Kitchen Shower for Jane Denniston Bride to Be
Mrs. H. B. Greenley and Norena Boley hosted a surprise kitchen shower for Jane Denniston on Wednesday May 20. Guests included Mrs. Graham Denniston and many others, with bridge, gifts, and refreshments featured in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Greenley
Norena Boley
For Cat
Jane Denniston
Graham Denniston
Oelwein
King Palmer
West Union
M. W. Kiple
Elgin
Mary Haas
Alfred Baechler
L. J. Carr
R. V. Brandt
L. H. Appelman
E. L. Crowe
B. A. Lenhart
Andine Vasby
Helen Miller
Eleanor Shump
Adaline Smale
Cornelius Olson
Louie Olson
Clermont Calendar May Events and June Meetings
A Clermont calendar lists May events including the high school commencement on May 28 a Thursday and a school picnic on May 29 a Friday plus Memorial Day services on May 30 in the high school gym. June events show a town council meeting on June 1 a Monday and a C E S meeting on June 2 a Tuesday. Priscilla Working Band plays June 3 with Royal Neighbors of America, and St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on June 4 a Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Royal Neighbors of America
St. Peter’s Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Legionaries Gather for Memorial Day Services at Johnson Hall
Legionnaires report to Johnson hall at 9 15 Saturday May 3 for Memorial Day observances wearing their Legion caps Hans Hanson commander. Numerous local residents plus families and visitors from La Crosse Wis and surrounding towns attended church and social events including dinners and picnics with names such as Anson Priest L F Gordon Carston Larson Julia Helgerson and many others in Waukon Harpers Ferry and Fortuna area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Hall
Legion
Hans Hanson
Anson Priest
Elizabeth
L. F. Gordon
Carston Larson
Richard
la Crosse, Wis
Hans J. Larson
James F Gordon dies at sixteen in Clermont Iowa
James Francis Gordon of Denison Iowa died in Des Moines hospital May 22 1936 at age sixteen after anemia treatment He was laid to rest at St Peter s cemetery Clermont with a May 25 funeral mass at St Peter s Church Parents Dr and Mrs L F Gordon his grandmother Mrs Susanna Gordon and many relatives mourn him The Clermont community notes attenders from out of town and thanks for flowers accompany the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francis Gordon
Denison
Iowa
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Clermont
Leo. O'Connell
St. Peter's Cemetery
L. F. Gordon
New Hampton
Des Moines
James
Desison High School
Dan McGreevey
Susanna Gordon
Carson Miller
Anson Priest
F. F. Black
Beryle
Des Mates
Joe Peters
Cedar Irigids
H. L. Gordon
Jean
Oelwein
Fred Gordon
Annie
Caroline Leai
Earl Handy
Abernathy
Art Webster
Art Harrington
Morgan
Postville
H. A. Seidell
Henry Hetler
John Arnhalt
Delores
Miss Miller
Roy Graves
Mayme Houlihan
de Weires
Allison
R. Moye Manchester
Sarah Graye Delwein
Racial Origins of Ethiopians Competing Ancestries Noted
The Ethiopians are described as a melting pot of Africans and Asiatic peoples of diverse origins. Some bloodlines are said to trace to ancient Palestine, others to Arabia and the Caspian shores. A claimed strong Semitic relationship is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Palestine
Arabia
The
Caspian
Tree-Climbing Ape Man Traced as Gibbon Type
A historical note identifies the Java ape man once deemed the oldest human ancestor as not human but a superior form of gibbon. This reframes the creature Pithecanthropus erectus as closer to primate lineage rather than early hominin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
French Missions Teach Silk and Grapes in Virginia
About fifty Frenchmen from Languedoc arrived in Virginia in 1618 to instruct settlers in silk production and grape growing. Between 1699 and 1720 around one thousand French Huguenots settled in Williamsburg and Manikin Town, shaping early colonial demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langduedoc
Virginia
Wilamsburg
Manikin Town
Origin of Word Midshipman Tracing Naval Term
More than 24 years ago the young gentlemen of the British navy while undergoing preparatory instructions for officers were quartered amidship. Hence the word midshipman was applied.
Namur Celebrates Stilt-Walkers From River-Risk History
Namur, Belgium, long famed for its stilt walkers, traces celebrations to a region once plagued by the Sambro and Meuse floods. The city’s unique tradition spans centuries as residents mark the art and resilience born from river overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namur
Sambra
Meuse
Memorial Day Program at Clermont High School
Memorial Day services will be held at the Clermont high school auditorium Saturday May 30 at 10 o'clock sharp. The program features High School Band Invocation by Rev Connell Song by Girls' Sextette Reading Unknown Soldier by Marie Humphry Vocal Solo by Franklin Olson Address by Rev Birchenow Song by American Legion Auxiliary America Audience Benediction by Rev OConnell Sheehan Post American Legion and Legion Auxiliary invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Connell
Marie Humphry
Franklin Olson
Birchenow
American Legion Auxiliary
America
O'Connell Sheehan
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Lutheran Vacation Bible School Opens June First
The Lutheran vacation bible school of West Clermont Lutheran Church begins Monday June 1 for four weeks with Louise Amundson as teacher. Grades 5 to 8 meet in the forenoon and grades 1 to 4 in the afternoon during regular school hours. Also notes on local social visits and residents include births, visitors, and a curious line about Empress Carlotta of Monico fearing death after returning to Belgium and eating only eggs laid in her presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Vacation Bible School
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Louise Amundson
Carlotta of
Monico
Belgium
Width of Indian Ocean: its greatest stretch
The Indian Ocean spans about 6,000 miles at its maximum width. It is described as the ocean’s broadest horizontal expanse, reflecting vast maritime reach across continents and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ocean
TB Test Conducted At School By Doctors In Charge
Drs L L Carr and I GC Jerdee gave a TB test to students above sixth grade last Tuesday. Of 90 tests, 13 reactors were found. Drs Peck of Des Moines from the state health department and Ruth Walters, a Des Moines nurse, supervised and costs were covered by Christmas seal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Carr
I. GC. Jerdee
Drs Peck
Des Moines
State Health Department
Ruth Walters
Entertain At Bridge Guests and Local Visits
Mrs Marguerite Rogers and Mrs Russell Gruver hosted five tables of bridge at Rogers home on Wednesday evening May 20. Mrs Martin Nelson won high score and Mrs Lloyd Corsepius low score. Hosts served refreshments. Gladys Gullebo of Decorah visits Lavanda Smith. Several locals attend confirmations in Waterloo. Attendees include Fr Leo O Connell, Dan Burke, Margaret Willenberg, John Torkelson family, Greenleys at an insurance meeting, and Bobby Picy confirmed. Summer school listed at Upper Iowa University Fayette Iowa June to July 11 and July 3 to August 15 with director W C Mangold. dinner guests include L L Witworth Waterloo Geo Cowles West Union Harry Rainey West Union Russell Gruver and Chris Pringle with Len Simek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Rogers
Russell Gruver
Martin Nelson
Lloyd Corsepius
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Iowa
W. C. Mangold
L. L. Witworth
Waterloo
Geo. Cowles
Harry Rainey
West Union
Chfisa Pringle
Len Simek
Clermont Luth Church Services and Priscilla Band
Divine services in English at Clermont Luth Church Sunday 10 30 a m East Church holds Norwegian service Sunday afternoon at 3 80 o clock West Church evening at o clock The Priscilla Working Band meets Wednesday June 3 Hostesses are Mrs Hans Larson Mrs Emil Larson Mrs Art Meckelson and Mrs George Smith Come to church you are all very welcome Pastor G Gunsten
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Church
East Church
West Church
Priscilla
Hans Larson
Emil Larson
Art Meckelson
George Smith
Clermont Union Church Service Announcement
Clermont Union Church invites worshipers for regular Sunday evening services led by Minister J. J. Snyder and pianist Mrs. Wm. Nelson at 7 50. The notice emphasizes the Presbyterian affiliation and includes names of the church leaders and pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Clermont Free Public Library May 29 Memorial Day Hours
The Clermont Free Public Library will open Friday afternoon May 29 to observe the Memorial Day weekend. The change provides access to library services ahead of Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Free Public Library
Want ads tell and sell in Hazel Tatro home notice
Hazel Tatro and guests Helen Anderson and Verla Schweinerus visited Julius Johnson's home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Victor Kuhse welcomed a son born Sunday May 24 weighing 11% pounds. Louise Miller and Chrystyl joined Rev and Mrs Paul Zoschke and Charlotte Tebbe for dinner with Mrs Felix Miller. Summer piano term opens June 1 announced by Nora Jorgenson. Also listing a small piano for sale by Ballwin Piano Factory. Reuben Miller visiting. Luella Miller returns from Shellsburg to spend summer with Miller family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Tatro
Helen Anderson
Verla Schweinerus
Julius Johnson
Victor Kuhse
Louise Miller
Chrystyl
Paul Zoschke
Charlotte Tebbe
Elgin
Felix Miller
Albert Lubke
W. A. Peters
Mary Graver
Reuben
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. €. Jerdee
Elsiz Marie
Bertha Frisbie
E. E. Bilden
Julian Moe
Decorah
Legionaires Notice
Orval Sullivan
Elkader
Garston Larson
Joseph Amundson
East Lutheran Church
Winton
Folowing
Anston Helgerson
Louie Jeglum
Doris
Fortuna
N. D
Gilbert Jeglum
Waterville
Prank Heusman
Waukon
Olena Erickson
George Larson
Martin Amundson
Harry Helgerson
Julia Helgerson
Clarice Lakewood
John Roe and Oran
Harpers Ferry
Grace Clayton and
Wallace Fladson
James F. Gordon
Thelma Christianson
Chicago
Miss Christianson
Crown Hill
Mabel Knudson
Hans Grether
Central States Power &Light Corporation
Lutheran Bible School
John Johanson
Melvin Nelson
Boscobel, Wis
Wm. Belschner
Mrs
George Belschner
Mrs. C. Taylor of
McGregor
George Washburn
Elgie Burt
Luana
Clermont Sunday
Mae and
Vina Lambert
Mrs. Mary White
N. H. Nelson
Emma Gunderson
Dan Kloster
Trene Rafferty
Glamings
Ella Rafferty
Paul Wells
Hazelton
Love Brothers
Lowe Brothers New
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Paints, Building Materials
Coal
T. B
Gladys Gullebo
Lavanda Smith
Edmund Dugstad
Donald
Leo O’connell
Dan Burke
Margaret Willenberg
John Torkelson
Ben Peterson
Charles Torkelson
Humboldt
John Moen
H.B. Greenley
Fred Bigler
Charles
Floyd Bigler
Picy
Bobby
Clermont Luth
G. Gunsten
Clermont Union Church
Nora Jorgenson
Ballwin Piano Factory
Cincinnnati
Ohio
Luella Miller
Shellsburg
John F. Miller
Princes Theatre
House of Better Pictures
Bob Montgomery
Myrna Loy
Jonely
Spring Byington
June Lang
Margaret Sullivan
Henry Fonda
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