Clermont Red Cross members urged to join during roll call
Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day drive seeks dues at Farmers Savings Bank or Clermont branch secretary treasurer Mrs Dan Burke. Clermont Red Cross report shows receipts through Oct 24 1938 balance 99.66 with 120.38 total earlier. health program funded by Red Cross likely to continue in schools. Also notes visits by Detroit residents Harry White and Dubuque visitors to Mary Clarkes and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Dan Burke
Clermont
The
Red Cross
Legion Auxiliar Valle
Keep America American Drive Shaped by Legion Auxiliary
Andine Vasby, chairman of the American ism committee of Sheehan Unit, announces the Auxiliary will organize 1939 activities to uphold American ideals. The group vows to oppose subversive foreign forces and promote education and citizenship through home, church, schools, and youth groups, urging Legion family women to join and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Andine Vasby
Americanism Committee
Sheehan Unit
United States
Legion
Auxiliary
America American
Remembered on Birthday at the Nelson Home
Friends and relatives gathered at the Simon Nelson residence last week to honor Mr. Nelson on his birthday anniversary. Guests included Henry Olson and Albert Olson, Gilbert Burnass and family, Carolyn Erickson, Selmer Erickson, Elmer Nelson and Maxine, Calvin Loftsgard, the Nelsons N H Nelson, and others. Mrs. Henry Olson baked the cake and refreshments were served.
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Simon Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Henry Olson
Albert Olson
Gilbert Burnass
Gloria
Carolyn Erickson
Stanley Loftsgard
Selmer Erickson
Elmer Nelson
Maxine
Calvin
N. H. Nelson
Jorgensons Leave For California
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson depart Sunday to spend the Iowa winter in Hollywood California Mrs Jorgenson a faculty member at the Hollywood Conservatory of Music and Arts will resume teaching and participate in west coast radio broadcasts They plan to return to Iowa in spring and she will reopen her Clermont music studio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Hollywood
Calif
Jorgenson
Hollywood Conservatory of Music and Arts
Jorgensons
Iowa
Clermont
Morrison's Eye Operation Planned for Left Eye
Morrison's eye was to be removed after a tear gas injury in the Oelwein jail. He was to be taken to Des Moines for an operation to restore the injured eye, as stated by Morrison's attorney Miss R C Ingersoll in West Union last week. Mrs. G Roland had her left shoulder set after a fall causing a dislocation. Right now customers are urged to change to winter oil and grease to prevent repair costs later at Fred T Cline service station Clermont.
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Donald Morrison
Oelwein
Nwa City
West Union
Morrison
R. C. Ingersoll
Oellwein
West Union Exchange
Fred T. Cline
Clermoni Lic
Mardi Gras at Clermont Schools Marks Event and Selections
Clermont schools plan an eight act Mardi Gras program in the Larrabee building followed by an evening carnival in the high school. Queen and King candidates are Clarice Dugstad Janet Olson Harold Gress and Bernard Schrader.
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Clermont
Larrabee Building
Oakland Estuary Incident Leaves Four Crew Members Missing
Four crew members aboard a vessel on the Oakland Estuary are missing after a maritime incident near Oakland, California. Authorities search ongoing as weather conditions complicate rescue efforts. Names, vessel details, and exact time remain unavailable in the readable text.
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Oakland Estuary
Oakland, Calif
Mission festival and services at East and West Clermont churches
The Lutheran Church The Singing Church announces a mission festival at East church at 10 30 a m with Divine services at West Clermont church at 8 p m. Missionary L P Hampland will speak at both services and time changes are noted. West Clermont Sunday school 10 45 a m Highland 9 45 a m West Clermont Luther League 7 p m Choirs and confirmation classes as usual. Rev E E Ramsey Pastor.
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East Church
West Clermont Church
L. P. Hampland
West Clermont
Highland Sunday School
West
Clermont Luther League
E. E. Ramsey
East Clermont
Catholic Bazaar a Success at St Peter’s Church
St Peter’s Catholic church and Rev Len O Connell hosted a bazaar and supper at the opera house drawing a large crowd with over three hundred served. Cash prizes were awarded led by Lot tie Gruhn of Postville for 50 dollars, Geraldine Schori of Elgin 25 dollars, Michael Burns of West Union 10 dollars, Elizabeth Crowe of Clermont 5 dollars, Chris Fischer of Postville 5 dollars, Clarice Dugstad and John Gunderson of Clermont 2.50 dollars each. Fr O Connell won the door prize of two eterna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Len O'Connell
Opera House
Lottie Gruhn
Postville
Geraldine Schori
Elgin
Michael Burns
West Union
Elizabeth Crowe
Clermont
Chris Fischer
Clarice Dugstad
John Gunderson
Fr. O'Connell
Priscilla Working Band Plans Bazaar and Supper
The Priscilla Working Band hosted a Wednesday meeting on November 2 to plan its annual bazaar and supper set for December 7. Officers appointed committees for Lutefisk to Wash Dishes, Tickets, Advertising, Dining Tables, and more, with many members named. The article notes related community updates including care for a hospitalized relative and upcoming East Clermont Lutheran Mission festival on November 13 with Missionary Homeland speaking.
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L. T. N. Olson
Harry Vauslin
Otto Larson
Jesse Olson
Toni Hanson
Priscilla
Lutefisk
Hans Larson
Henry Ostlie
Albert Scheel
Roy Tatro
Irene Ostlie
E. C. Gilson
Martin Anderson
Wm. Schweinerts
Geo, Belschner
Ben Frautchy
Lars Sampson
Theo. Kjosa
Cornelius Olson
Marie Skoain
Lars Larson
Elmer Anderson
Nels Gilbert
Arnold Stummer
Louie Hovland
Rolls and Lesse
Harvey Anderson
Harvey Larson
Martin Nelson
H. E. Landsgard
Lester Anderson
Louie Olson
Harry Stolle
Theo, Loftsgard
Carmen Swenson
Harold Landsgard
Agnes Bilden
Wm. B. Miller
Harry Yauslin
Vern Meyer
Cornell Anfinsop
Andine Vasby
Hans Hanson
Mildred Olson
Mildred Larson
Agnes Anderson
Helen Anderson
Helen Stolle
Eliza Nelson
Marjorie Scheel
Doris Landsgard
Lila Larson
June Larson
Louise Bilden
Margaret Moen
Anna Stee
Irene Halverson
Eleanor Anderson
Armistice Day Program By American Legion In High School
Armistice Day program presented by American Legion and Auxiliary in cooperation with the school in the high school gym at 10 a m Friday Nov 11 invites all to attend The program includes presentation of colors America first four grades invocation by Mrs Crowe America the Beautiful performed by 5th and 6th grades flag salute group of World War songs by 7th and 8th grades silent memory at 11 a m SOAR apphat girls sexteile recession of colors and closing with Star Spangled Banner Address Rev E E Ramsey vocal solo My Buddy by Martin Nelson.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
America
Crowe
America the Beautiful
E. E. Ramsey
Buddy
Martin Nelson
School Absences, Rankings Highlight Week Activities
Last Friday several pupils were absent due to illness and chickenpox. The 6th grade leads the 5th in dental cards while new pupil Ray Hackett joined the 8th grade. Ruth Krueger won the written spelling contest with Helen Halverson taking the oral. 7th graders map US highways and railways, and both 7th and 8th grades enjoy World War songs. Mildred Johnson of Steamboat Rock visited the 7th and 8th grades Friday afternoon.
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Ers
Dean Kittleson
Lois Olson
Darlene Martin
Ray Hackett
Pasty Flynn
Ruth Krueger
Helen Halverson
United States
Mildred Johnson
Steamboat Rock
West Clermont Luther League Program at Long Oven
The West L. L. program lists Sunday evening events at 7 oclock including scripture reading and prayer Rev E E Ramsey songs and musical selections by Eleanor and Helen Anderson and the quartet Remarks by Rev Ramsey and the Girls collection and closing Attendees Mr and Mrs Einar Barnes Eldorado Mr and Mrs Louie Anderson and Harley Johnson visit Rev and Mrs Clarence Randall and family at Excelsior Wisconsin
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West Clermont Luther League
E. E. Ramsey
Helen Anderson
Eleanor Anderson
Helen Ramsey
Rev. Ramsey
Einar Barness
Eldorado
Louie Anderson
Harley Johnson
Clarence Randall
Excelsior
Wis
Educational Week Observance Planned in Iowa
Observance of American Education Week, November 6 to 12, in Iowa is expected to surpass previous efforts. Plans developed at a conference of representatives from interested organizations led by Agnes Samuelson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, aim to promote parental involvement and school familiarity. Agnes Kneeland, head of the American Legion Auxiliary education committee, urges parents to visit schools, learn what children are doing, and meet their teachers.
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Iowa
Agnes Samuelson
Public Instruction
Agnes Kneeland
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Death of Mrs Will Calahan at Postville hospital
Mrs Will Calahan passed away Monday evening in Postville hospital where she had been a patient since Friday. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at 10 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Clermont with Rev Lea O'Connell officiating. A life sketch will follow.
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Will Calahim
Postville Hospital
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Clermont
Lea O'Connell
Clermont Calendar November Schedule
Clermont events list upcoming meetings and gatherings: November 10 Thursday W C OF social meeting, 15 Tuesday school board meeting and study club, 16 Wednesday Mission meeting, 17 Thursday W C OF business meeting, Clermont Lodge AF and AM, and 18 Friday Mardi Gras celebration.
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Mission
Clermont Lodge
A. PF
A.M
Clermont Study Club Discusses Farm Problems Review
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs J C Halversons home with thirteen members answering roll call on Farm Problems. Mrs 8 A Lenhart reviewed R F C D by Charles Allen Smart and the next meeting will be at Mrs H B Greenleys home. The women's missionary society gathered at Mrs R Brandts home with Mrs J E White reading chapter two of Moving Millions.
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Clermont
J. C. Halverson
A. Lenhart
R. F.cd
Charles Allen Smart
H. B. Greenley
The
Women’s Missionary Society
R. Brandt
J. E. White
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