Dover Mills and West Union News Briefs
Local items report scarlet fever cases and quarantine for Cor nelius Olson’s children, a week-long visit by Charles and family at Lofatuan’s, and multiple moves and visits among area residents. Vernon school closed two weeks due to illness with two teachers returning home. various social events and parish notices. Martin Nelson buys White Star oil and gas business. John Shipton shifts to trucking. local tradesmen and guests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Matthews
W. H. Scott
E. C. Wagner
Marion Scott
R. F Learn
Mary Scott
Louie Rank
Harvey Guyer
Fayette
E. G. Guyer
G. E. Brause
Daugghter
H. K. Johnson
Johanna Borland
Oelwein
Hd Johnson
Mildred Rowland
Clermont
Marion
Lillian Meyer
Ethel Nelson
John Nelson
Adolphia Nesvick
Adolph Nesvick
West Union
Dover No. 5
R. F. Learn
Farm Bureau
Dover No 9
Eldorado Road
Wolf
Hazel Mark
Bertha Kerkestue
Globe
Julia Everson
Wadena
Henry Johnson
Weat Union
Norine
Boley
Stockport
Misa Inexi Meyer
Castalia
Martin Nelson
White Star Oil and Gas
John Shipton
John Anderson
Women knit and sew for Red Cross relief during World War II era
Recalling World War I and II era efforts, women volunteers knit pajamas and hospital garments, rolled 3,500,000 surgical dressings, and supplied clothing and layettes. Red Cross chapters maintain closets, Motor Corps and Canteen Service, aiding disasters, refugees, and service members abroad. Over 40,000 Christmas bags distributed annually.
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American Red Cross
Naton
Veterans’ Bureau
Motor Corps
Red Cross
Posta
Churchmen Urge Red Cross Roll Call Support
Leading churchmen across the nation call for broad public backing of the American Red Cross Roll Call. Messages from Archbishop Michael J. Curley of Baltimore and Francis J. McConnell urge churches to enroll adults and extend membership, stressing spiritual and communal benefits.
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RED Cross
American Red Cross
Michael J. Curley
Baltimore
The
Churches of Christ In America
Francis J. Mc Connell
Counc
Ita
Red Cross Spends 8.069 Million on Disaster Relief
The American Red Cross reports expenditure of 8,069,627.24 dollars in disaster relief for the year ending June 30, 1929. Funds cover relief work in the United States and its possessions and in eleven other nations.
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American Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Volunteers Print Books for the Blind
Red Cross volunteers transcribe popular and scientific works into Braille at Evergreen hospital. About 1,166 Braille transcribers produced 442 titles totaling 176,000 pages last year, serving the Library of Congress, public libraries, schools for the blind, and individual scholars. Rolls Call support funds the effort from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day.
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American Red Cross
Evergreen Hospital
Red Cross
Library of Congress
Achoola
Airplanes Drop Food During Flood to Isolated Refugees
Army, Navy and Alabama National Guard planes delivered twenty five tons of Red Cross supplies to flood refugees cut off from aid in a southeastern state this spring. They conducted about a hundred flights daily delivering medicine, food, clothing and blankets to hilltop and high ground marooned victims. Observation planes radioed locations for 61 stranded individuals while totals covered 16 000 miles.
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Army
Navy
Alabama National Guard
American Red Cross
Nevasavigtora
Lutheran Church Notes Services and Bazaar Events
Highland Church offers English services at 10 and Norwegian with holy communion at 11. West Church hosts Luther League and English service on the theme The American Home at 7:80. East Church holds Thanksgiving services at 10:80 on Thanksgiving day followed by a Dorcas Society bazaar and dinner. Pastor G Guniten.
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Highland Church
West Church
East Church
Dorcas Society
West Clermont Luther League Program for Nov 24
The West Clermont Luther League will meet next Sunday evening November 24 with a program including songs scripture reading prayer led by Rev. G Gunsten, Elsie Lindgren piano solo Ellen Bilden reading Beryl Miller vocal solo Prof. B J Kaltenbach reading Alta Larson piano solo Harriet Amundsen sermon and choir collection.
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West Clermont Luther League
G. Gunsten
Society
Elsie Lindgren
Ellen’ Bilden
Beryl Miller
B. J. Kaltenbach
Alta Larson
Harriet Amundsen
Beginning of the End Rant Out Mentions Fortune Over Prospect
A fragment from Cappers Weekly notes a man prefers discussing his fortune to his prospects, suggesting a blunt, hurried line of thought about personal wealth over future outcomes. The quirky line hints at a cynical take on self interest and speech.
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Cappers Weekly
Embarrassing Moments Amony Life’s Perplexing Situation
In a moment of awkward pause a person faces the weight of expectation to speak yet is unable to find words. The Toledo Blade notes this common social trap and its impact on conversation dynamics.
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Toledo Blade
Trait of Modest Man In praise or censure an egotist speaks
Quotation notes that a modest man avoids making himself the subject of conversation while an egotist always speaks of himself whether praising or criticizing. This reflection uses Bruyere’s wording to contrast humility with self-focus.
Kelvinator Named for Lord Kelvin in England
The Kelvinator brand credits its name to Lord Kelvin, the father of refrigeration in England, linking cooling science to his pioneering concept. The note mentions squids and gas absorption as related ideas in cooling principles.
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Kelyinator
Lord Kelvin
England
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Clermont Enterprise
Ratablighed
Echo
Fayette County
Towa
Nia
F Charles
City
Wamne
Osinn
and ‘Mra
Oscar Reicraon
Cornelius Olson
Clarence Jacobson
Mire
Clarence
Graver
Des Moines
Grand Chapter
C. EB
A. Cheeseman
Jean
Elkader
J. F. Kelleher
Clifton Pringle
Greene, Towa
Professional and Women’s Association
Olson Cafe
Myrtle Bilden
Archibald Sewden
Wet Union
Mr. Sewden
Minneapolis
Dover Mills
Louise Amundson
Esther Hoag
Mion Bilden
Herschel Rolfs
Gerhard Gunsten
Earl Miller
J. F. Miller
Willis
Lofstaen
Alemite Service
James Burke
St Paul
Dan Burke
Moen
L. L. Carr
Tom Powers
James
R. J. McGurnan
James. McSweeney
Randalia
Lizzie Kneeland
L. H. Carlin
Brainerd
Minn
W. A. Kneeland
W.J. Kelly
B. O. Henderson
A. R. Simpson
Waterloo
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Mrs. Kelly
Edna Pribyl
Chicago
Julia Nelson
Gander
Melvin Anderson
Tatro
Western Electric Co
Tom Murray
Carl Reifateck
Mr. Murray
Edwin Olson
0. K. Olson
Maynard
Priscilla Club
Priscillas
Igue Aviation 2
Albert T. Reid
RED Cross Relief
Lutheran Church Notes
G. Guniten
Pastor
EL Mill CO. Elgin
Max Bye Aires
Heiserman
Iowa
Business Directory
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Clermont, Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont, Icwa
R. V. Brandt
Farmers Savings Buk
N. H. Nelson
Freiburghaus & Company
G. H. Hackman
Clermont, Lows
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