Priscilla Meeting and Program
Priscilla group met on Wednesday November 1 with Megdames L M Hovland Roy Swenson Vernon Anderson Theo Kjosa Martin Anderson and Alma Anderson. The waste paper drive netted 15 dollars. A bake sale is planned for Saturday December 2 at 8 15 p.m. with pie and coffee. The program included hymns selections poems and prayers followed by a closing doxology.
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Priscilla
Megdames L. M. Hovland
Roy Swenson
Vernon Anderson
Theo
Kjosa
Martin Anderson
Alma Anderson
I. C. Jerdee
Jesus
Car Strikes Cow on Pavement Near Stolle Farm
A car driven by Lucille Lubke struck a cow crossing the road near the Stolle farm tenanted by Helmuth Luckow. The collision caused a severe smashup but Lubke remained unhurt. The cow was killed and the car damaged. a knoll obstructed the driver’s view.
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Lucille Lubke
Oelwein
Stolle Farm
Helmuth Luckow
Miss Lubke
Deer spotted by cattle herd near Clermont pasture
Jacob Friederich, southwest of Clermont, reported seeing his cows chase a deer in his pasture Monday. After a chase the deer leapt a high wire fence and disappeared. He had not seen a deer in the area before, though nearby farmers along the Turkey River reportedly saw several last year.
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Jacob Friederich
Clermont
Turkey
Clermont breeders lead in October dairy yields
Jerry Spencer of Clermont topped the October testing with the highest herd per cow producing 50.7 pounds of butterfat. Tom Hanson and Irving Deering also ranked in the top five. Olson and Estey and Andre Schroeder, both in Clermont area, were noted for high production.
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Jerry Spencer
Clermont
Tom Hanson
Irving Deering
Olson & Estey
Andre Schroeder
Randalia Man Stung With Triple Fines In One Bust
A Randalia man received three fines in one proceeding. He paid 5 dollars plus costs for speeding, 5 dollars plus costs for four occupants in the front seat, and 25 dollars plus trimmings for reckless driving.
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Randalia
Early pheasant hunting slow in Fayette county
Pheasant hunting in Fayette county starts slowly as hunters report poor results. Mild weather, heavy vegetation, and unpicked corn fields in the western area contribute to a weak opening. Allamakee and Clayton counties also closed their seasons on November 6.
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Fayette County
Allamakee
Clayton
Trappers Prepare for Season Opening Tomorrow
Local trappers are ready for the season opener tomorrow at noon, running from Nov 10 to Jan 10. Allowed fur bearing animals include muskrat, mink, raccoon, skunk, opossum, civet cat and badger with a continuous open season on red and gray fox, weasel, groundhog, wolf, and coyote. Beaver season is closed except under special permit.
Knights Initiate Class of 25 into Order in Oelwein
The Knights of Columbus initiated a class of 25 into the order on Sunday November 5. Ceremonies began at eight with Mass at Sacred Heart and breakfast in the basement afterward. Initiatory ceremonies were held at the club rooms starting at one.
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Knights of Columbus
Sacred Heartshuren
Jakie Yearous Jr Buys 205 Acre Farm Near Fayette
Jakie Yearous Jr purchased a 205 acre farm twelve miles northwest of Fayette from Dr. R E Grant of Volga for 95 dollars per acre. He will take possession March first. The property was previously owned by Fayette mayor Henry Heitler.
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Jakie Yearous, Jr
Fayette
R. E. Grant
Henry Heitler
We Buy More Fayette County Land Auction Note
W H Scott of Nashua purchased the S G Smith 256 acre farm located one mile west of West Union. The farm will be tenanted by Fred Schott next year. Scott and his brother Geo Scott, West Union, also own the former Geo Durscher farm west of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Scott
Nashua
S. G. Smith
West Union
Fred ‘Schott
Mr. Scott
Geo. ‘Scott
Geo. Durscher
Clermont
Auditor Reports 425 Service Ballots Returned
Hazel Gehring said Saturday that 425 service ballots were returned to her office. Requests totaled 690 service ballots and about 400 regular absentee ballots. The extra election lead was managed without hiring additional staff.
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Hazel Gehring
Hawkeye Beacon Suspension Stuns Fayette County Readers
The Hawkeye Beacon announced a wartime suspension of publication last week with subscribers redirected to the Union. This marks the second Fayette county paper halt in two months after the Argor Gazette stopped printing in September.
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Hawkeye Beacon
Union
Fayette County
Argor Gazette
Funeral Attends Peterson Family in Forest City
Obituary notes John C. Peterson 87 buried in Forest City after dying Oct 5 at his daughter's home. Born Clermont Sept 17, 1857, he wed Thora Nelson in 1883, later Emma Jacobson. survived by seven children, thirty grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, with remaining relatives listed. Also reports mission festival at Glenwood Lutheran, local hospital updates, and community notices.
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Clifton Powell
Catherine
Elgin
Emil Johnson
Clermont
Ray Peterson
Oscar Olson
Elkader
John 1C. Peterson
Forest City
Paeree Smith
Mr. Peterson
Thora Nelson
St. Olaf
Emma Jacobson
Confirmation Service At East Clermont Lutheran Church
Confirmation services will be held at East Clermont Lutheran church next Sunday at 11 a.m. The class includes Wayne Nels Amundson DeAlta Alys Buraas Donna Dorothy Gilbertson Clifton Dean Kittelson Chrystal Jean Olson Quinton Richard Olson Glen Louis Reierson Lydia Chrystal Thorson. A public catechization for the train is on Friday Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. The public is invited.
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East Clermont Lutheran Church
Wayne Nels Amundson
DeAlta Alys Buraas
Donna Dorothy Gilbertson
Clifton Dean Kittelson
Chrystal Jean Olson
Quinton Richard Olson
Glen Louis Reierson
Lydia Chrystal Thorson
Luther League Hallowe'en Party at Decorah Church Basement
Luther League members plus guests gathered October 31 at the Decorah Lutheran church basement for a Halloween party. The event featured costumes, games, and a served lunch. Lorraine Osterhus, student at Luther College, is highlighted as a soprano soloist chosen from her class for the HWCL program. Local residents were noted visiting, hospital stays, and weekend gatherings across Decorah and nearby towns.
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Lutheran Church
Luther League
Nesset pastor schedules parish activities in Clermont area
Pastor A. C. Nesset outlines a busy week at East and West Clermont churches including confirmations at 11 a m Sunday plans for a communion service at 8 p m Thursday and a catechization event Friday. Other items list Luther League meetings adult class gatherings and Mission Society hosting duties with named hostesses and program chair.
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Luther League
Elsie Nesset
The
Mission Society
Mesdames Theo. Loftsgard
Harvey Meyer
Hans Larson
Alden Cornish
Hazel Johnson
Richard L. Olson
Elmer Nelson
Martin Anderson
Church Societies Meet at Boyle Farm Home
Rosary Society and Altar Guild gathered at Mrs. How ard Boyle's house with Mrs. Harry Becker assisting. Mrs. J. P. Sullivan prepared a paper on Catholic Action read by Mrs. E. L. Crowe. Mrs. Becker read the President's Message. Fourteen members and two guests attended. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Rosary Society
Altar’ Guild
Howard Boyle
Harry Becker
Catholic Action
J. P. Sullivan
E. L. Crowe
Plant Short Lengths And Short Planting Guide
Short lengths of salads and greens should be planted at intervals due to short usability and waste risk. Social notes list visits in Clermont and Stratford area including Gundersons, Quinns, Ballards, Nuttings, Wilbur, Nelson, Barnhouse, Loftsgard, Follett, and others. Several weekend visits and a 6:20 dinner in honor of Clarice Dugstad are recorded with local residents attending.
Fayette County Sets Sixth War Bond Quotas
The Fayette County War Finance Committee met in West Union on November 6 to set precinct quotas for the Sixth War Loan Drive totaling 984000. Quotas for Auburn Banks Dover Eden Clermont Fairfiel etc rise to 80000 in some precincts. A county meeting of precinct chairmen and solicitors is set for November 13 at 8 pm in Fayette High School to finalize plans for the drive starting November 20 1944.
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Fayette County
West Union
W. H. Antes
Auburn
Banks
Bethel _ Center
Clermont
Dover
Eden
Fairfiel
Fremont Harlan Adyria
Jefferson Oelwein
Oran
Pleasant Valley
Putnam . Scott
Smithfield
Union
Westfield
Fayette
Dinner Guests Share Sunday Hospitality Across Families
Mr and Mrs Russell Larson hosted a Sunday dinner with Millard Larson Edna Olson Ida Olson and John Larson along with T J Callan from Cedar Rapids and Mrs Callan joining Mrs Henderson sisters, plus Halverson and Evans families. Others included Andersons Barnes Williams and Evans, with guests from Clermont Lansing Waukon and Wan ken. Mrs Belschner left for San Diego to join her husband in advanced fire control school. Jean and Richard stay with Geo Belsehner. Blake returns from Des Moines and Kansas City. John Jones family of Waukon were dinner guests in Lou Jones’s home.
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Sev
Lawrence Traeger, Jr
Melba Staples
Hawkeye
Clarence
J. A. Erickson
Bess Tschantz
Mary
Margaret
M. A. Klingman
Wadena
Mary Washburn
Charlie Washburn
McGregor
Paul Wells
Millville
Jessie Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Russell Larson
Millard Larson
Edna Olson
Ida Olson
John Larson
T. J. Callan
B. O. Henderson
Callan
Henderson
Martin Halverson
Postville
Pfc
Harris J. Evans
Wm. Belschner
San Diego
Calif
Pete) Belsehner
Jean
Richard
Geo. Belsehner
W. R. Blake
Des Moines
Kansas City
John Jones
Waukon
Lou Jones
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Seth Bb
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad, Mer
Clermont, Iowa
Iowa
Alsn
Oelwein Knights
Ansolp
George Larson
Hans
Priest
O'Toole
Elizabeth Priest
Lycurgus
G. E. Jorgenson
Alfred Baechler
Winneshiek Hotel
Decorah
Louie Amundson
Decorah Hospital
Prairie du Chien
Dousman
Joe
T. US. Naval Academy
Treasury
A. O. Nesser
Glenwood Lutheran Church
Alfred Bredesen
Danny Rounds
McGregor Hospital
Navy
Des Maines
Clarence Tatro
Lawrence Traeger
SKV
Norfolk
John Wede
Ernest Holt
Iowa City
Albert Wedo
University Hospital
Denver
Colo
Edward Kozelka
J. W. Shipton
Emma Gunderson
Merle Gunderson
Bertha Frisbie
Clara Helgerson
Elmer Olson
Rebecca
Lester Anderson
Liarina
Mant
John .V
Hodgson
Fred Bigler
Catharyne Bemiss
Arthel Meyer
Glenice Hangartzer
LeAnna Osmundson
Ezra Rowland
Ida Bisbing
Cedar Falls
Elvira Johnson
Lyle Shaffer
Guttenberg
H. EB. Rooker
Hallowe’en Party
Lorraine Osterhus
L. T. N. Olson
Luther College
HWCL
Nels Iverson
Canoe
Ben Frant
Wm. Burrow
Wm. Paulson
Frank Stones
Doris Gilbert
Helen Abel
Wayne Abel
Waterloo
R. Larson
Ida Mae Ott
Robert
Wayne Larson
Harvey Larson
Gunderson Bros
Tillie Kloster
Ole C. Peterson
Anna
Inga Larson
Henry Wolfs
Nellie Carpenter
Jo Ann Moore
Jake Ponsar
Rita Rounds
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Ruth Moody
Lew Barnhouse
Stanley Boyer
Jimmie Nutting
Brainard
Carrie Carpenter
Arthur Ferguson
Kenneth ‘Ellis
Auburndale
Wis
Henry Hirsch
Marshfield
Alfred Olson
Clermont Lutheran Parish
A. C. Nesset
Boyle Farm
Caral
Tom Quinn
Minneapolis
Quinn
E. &. Ballard
Walter Powers
Ruth Nesser
Chicago
Sidney Nutting
Wm. Nutting
Gene Nutting
Frank Lyon
John Barnhouse
Annabelle Loftsgard
Betty Follett
Albert Wilbur
Isabelle Nelson
Richard Martin
Herbert Martin
Mary Scott
John Matthews
Edmund Dugstad
Clarice Dugstad
Richard Olson
Elsie Jerdee
Margaret Becker
Opera House
Ray Alto
Cowboy Serenaders
J. F. Miller
Fayette Co. War Finance Committee
United War Chest
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