Entertain At Bridge Luncheon By Mrs Blake And Mrs Crowe
Mrs W R Blake and Mrs L Crowe hosted a one o clock luncheon at the former home on Saturday Oct 10 with a Hallowe en theme in table decor. After lunch four bridge tables formed and prizes went to Mae Carlin Mrs Russell Gruver and Mrs Lloyd Corsepius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
L. Crowe
W. A. Kneeland
Postville
E. M. Hoag
Elgin
L. L. Carr
Carlton Peck
R. V. Brandt
Clermont Luth Church Services Plan Sundays
Divine services in English at 9:45 a m at West Church in town. East Church offers Norwegian services with holy communion at 11 a m. Luther League meets Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock. You are welcome at each service. G Gunaten Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
East Church
G. Gunaten
Ossian Deanery Catholic Women Meet in Ossian
The Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women will meet in Ossian on Thursday afternoon Oct 22 at 2 o’clock for their regular quarterly session led by Jean Christianson of Waterloo who is visiting from Thursday to Sunday with Chrystal Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
National Council of Catholic Women
Jean Christianson
Waterloo
Chrystal Miller
Easy Pleasant Way To Lose Fat Promises Quick Results
An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a simple fat loss method. It urges readers to weigh themselves, take a half teaspoon in hot water each morning, cut pastries and fatty foods, and recheck weight after four weeks, claiming increased energy and a youthful feeling.
Final game dates set by Iowa conservation commission
The Iowa state conservation commission on Oct 7 adopted final pheasant, quail, and waterfowl rules. Pheasant season closed for 1936 to protect seed stock. quail open 80 days in 20 southeast counties. migratory waterfowl regs adopted. Open seasons: squirrels Sept 15 to Nov 15. rabbits Sept 15 to Jan 15. quail Nov 15 to Dec 15. ducks geese coot snipe Nov 1 to Apr 30. Daily bag limits: squirrels 6. rabbits 15. quail 1. ducks 10. geese 4. coot and snipe 15. Possession limits cap two days bag for squirrels or rabbits. others one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Conservation Commission
Dee
Priscilla Working Band Gains New Member
The Priscilla Working Band met in church parlors on Wednesday October 7 with forty three members and about twenty visitors present. Rev Gunston led devotions and one new member Mrs Jesse Olson was enrolled. Reports from Women’s Missionary Federation convention were read by Mrs Arnold Stumme and Mrs Harold Landsgard. Some members plan to quit at the home of Mrs Albert He face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Albert Anderson
Roy Swenson
Lars Sampson
L. M. Hovland
Gunston
Toll
Jesse Olson
Women’s Missionary Federation
Arnold Stumme
Harold Landsgard
Albert
He Fae
Home Burns Down After Dinner Fire
The newly completed home of Mr and Mrs Russell Larson was destroyed by fire Tuesday October 18 shortly after noon. The Larsons had dined with Mr and Mrs Larson’s parents and returned to find the house in flames. Clermont fire crews could not save the structure. The family had moved in only the prior Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Larson
Larson
Clermont
Sunflower Rally in Oelwein Coliseum Prominent speakers scheduled
The Fayette County Young Republicans plan a Sunflower Rally at the Oelwein Coliseum Friday evening. Senator L J Dickinson will speak as principal guest. Ralph Mack, county chairman, will preside and introduce Republican candidates. Henry C Talle and Harold Davidson will briefly address the crowd. A dance follows and all attendees by 8:30 receive free dance tickets with music by the Oelwein drum and bugle corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Republicans
Fayette County
Oelwein Coliseum
L. J. Dickinson
Ralph,Mack
Henry C. Talle
Harold Davidson
Oelwein Drum
East Clermont Luther League program and local notices
The East Clermont Luther League previews a Sunday Oct 18 program at 8 pm featuring song, scripture, prayer, readings, vocal and piano solos, Bible verses, and a collection. Local social updates: residents and visitors in Hawkeye Fort Atkinson La Crosse Jefferson and nearby towns. health notes include a finger injury and tonsil removal. several family visits and travel details. navy furlough for Clayton Pringle Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Luther League
Gunston
Millard Gilbertson
Norman Amundson
Leona Lyngass
Signy Hanson
Milton Nelson
Social meeting of the W C F at Crowe home
The W C F social gathering at Mrs. E L Crowe's house on Thursday evening October 8 featured a five hundred game at four tables. Mrs. Dan Burke won high score and Mrs. Ella Rafferty placed low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Crowe
Catherine Horan
Dan Burke
Ella Rafferty
St Theresa Study Club Sees Meeting at St Peter's Rectory
The St Theresa Study Club gathered at St Peter's rectory on a Wednesday evening, October 7. Rev O Connell led a brief discussion of the year's program, followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs J P Sullivan's home on October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa
St. Peter's Rectory
O'Connell
J. P. Sullivan
WPA sewing room makes 6000 garments in Oelwein visit
Metta Loomis of Chicago visited Miss Larrabee as the Sumner Gazette notes the WPA sewing room in the relief building, begun with 18 workers and now 19. Since Jan 9, 470 girls dresses, 254 women dresses, 228 men and boys shirts, 70 denim overalls, 39 rugs, 20 baby layettes, 40 comforters and many other items have been produced for needy Fayette county families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Oelwein
Sumner Gazette
Board of Supervisors
Relief
Fayette County
Director of Relief
Mrs William Steffens Dies After Stroke at Home
Mrs William Steffens aged 47 died after a paralytic stroke suffered Monday Oct 5 near Clermont Iowa. She fell ill while washing a cream separator at home, found by cream hauler Hugo Hackmann, and died about an hour later with her husband William Steffens and son Donald Eugene at her side. Born Lasena Krueger in Waverly July 19 1889 she married William Steffens and is survived by her husband, son, brother Fred Krueger and sisters Amanda and Anna Krueger. Funeral held Oct 7 at Clermont Lutheran church with Rev G Gunsten officiating. Interment Clermont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steffens
Hugo Hackmann
Lasena Krueger
Fred and
Minnie Krueger
Waverly
Clermont
Donald Eugene
Fred Krueger
Amanda
Anna Krueger
Allo
G.gunsten
Community Notes Highlight Social Visits Across Grand Meadow
Eleanor Lyngaas returned home after a three week stay at Glen Nygaard's. Marie Schaien of Clermont spent the weekend in Andrew Anderson's home. Florence Erickson attended a teachers meeting in Waterloo. Arthur Olson couple spent Saturday at Esten Landsgaard's. Parishioners marked the 85th anniversary at Norway church Sunday. Thelma Lyngaas visited Ewald Lyngaas. Andrew Reinhart and Helen were guests of Selmer Holm in Highland Sunday. Martin Amundson briefly called at Willard Martin's. Sewing Circle met at church parlors Thursday afternoon. Doris Johnson was ill early in the week. Roger Holm visited Andrew Reinhart's. Willard Martin family visited Tom Evenson in West Union Sunday. Mellien Loftsgard helped cook for silo fillers. Robert Wharram of Stanley spent Sunday with Arthur Olson. Payne and son from Arlington stayed Friday night and Saturday at Willard Martin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Lyngaas
Glen Nygaard
Marie Schaien
Clermont
Andrew Anderson
Florence Erickson
Waterloo
Arthur Olson
Esten Landsgard
Norway
Thelma Lyngaas
Ewald Lyngaas
Andrew Reinhart
Helen
Selmer Holm
Highland
Martin Amundson
Willard Martin
E. O. Lien
Joseph Olson
Doris Johnson
Roger Holm
Tom Evenson
West Union
Mellien Loftsgard
Carolyn Erickson
Robert Wharram
Stanley
Payne and Son
Arlington
Siamese pumpkin grows double in Sumner
Sumner Gazette notes readers favored with odd farm offerings, including a Siamese pumpkin grown by J. F. Treloar. The fruit is described as truly double, growing from one stem with two parts nearly equal in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Gazette
J. F. Treloar
Luther College Diamond Jubilee Schedule of Events
Luther College marks its diamond jubilee with a week of events from October 15 to 18. Highlights include a concert of Voluspa, academic procession, an anniversary convocation, a historical pageant, an alumni meeting, Luther vs Simpson football, a festival program with Dr. Straub, English and Norwegian services, festival sermons, a concert by the Luther College Band, and the dedication of the D Angelo Sperati memorial organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Preus Gym
America
Voluspa
David Monrad Johanson
Theo. Nickel
Luther College Alumni Association
Luther Vs. Simpson College
J. A. 0. Straub
Decorah Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
C. K. Preus Gymnasium
T. F. Gullixon
Luther College
D. Angelo Sperati
Clermont Commercial Club Set Meeting at Pringle Cafe
The Clermont Commercial Club will hold a meeting Monday night October 19 at the Pringle Cafe with a 6 30 supper followed by a business session. A large attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Pringle Cafe
Birthday reunion and health updates from Cedar Rapids area
Mrs Victor La Minet of Los Angeles visited the Carlton Peck home last week. Carlton Peck’s family spent Sunday in Decorah for a birthday anniversary family reunion. Dorf Halverson has been seriously ill but is slowly recovering at his brother Albert Halverson’s home. Lyle Gress returned to Cedar Rapids after time in California where he visited former Clermont residents. Mrs Carlton Peck hosted a bridge club lunch with Mrs L L Garr scoring high and Mrs R V Brandt second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Meckelson
Hans J. Larson
Dale Hanson
Lavanda Smith
Geo. Hamre
Decorah
Mrs. Hamre
Victor la Minet
Los Angeles
Calif
Carlton Peck
Dorf Halverson
Albert Halverson
Dorf
Lylé Gress
Cedar Rapids
California
Cleremont
Ladies’ Bridge Club
L. L. Garr
R. V. Brandt
Clermont Calendar Highlights October and November Meetings
October events include the Mission Society on the 15th, a W C F business meeting, Commercial Club on the 19th, school board on the 20th, Clermont Lodge A F and A M on the 21st, St Theresa Study Club that day, and a public card party at St Peters Rectory on the 29th. November features the Ladies Aid Society annual bazaar on the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge A. F. & A. M
St. Theresa
St. Peter’s Rectory
Ladies' Aid Society
Program and Social at Clermont No. 9 School
A Friday evening program and social at Clermont No. 9 School in the district with an 8 PM start and lunch served. Helen Anderson the teacher invites all. Mrs. Carlton Peck hosted Decorah guests at a luncheon last week with many Clermont attendees at a McNeil school program led by Elsie Lindgren. Clermont Chapter O. E. S. marked its 13th anniversary with a pot-luck supper at 6:30 followed by the regular meeting and family attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont District No. 9
Helen Anderson
Clermont
McNeil School
Elsie Lindgren Ls
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Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Deanery Meeting
Walter Kiple
Calleen
J. A. Reichel
Hawkeye
J. C. Jerdee
St. Paul, Minn
Twenty-First
International Medical Assembly
Interstate
Post-Graduate Medical Association of North America
Carter
Priscilla
East L. L. Program
Wu Society
Mrs
Martin Nelson
Arthur Solberg
Richard Horan
Mrs. Hazel Schrader and Sons
Charles Brandt
Fort Atkinson
Howard ‘Larson
la Crosse, Wis
Howard and
Carston Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Dan Kloster
Emma Gunderson
Luella Miller
Shellsburg
J. F. Miller
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Gilbert Anderson
Mary Ann
Robert Wayne Wettleson
Bjarne Larson
Betty Follett
Walter Follett
Postville Hospital
Louise Miller
Harold Landegerd
Tina Nelson
Marshalltown
Mrs. B. Nelson
Mrs. Nelson
Jay White
Riverside, Ill
A. Phillimore
Lenore White
Clayton Pringle, Jr
Carl Mathews
Oxford Junction
Iowa
Frank Pringle
Clayton, Jr
Newark
N. J
C. C. F. Social Meeting
ST. Theresa Study Club
Metta Loomis
Chicago
Miss Larrabee
Grand Meadow News
Commercial Club
Mission Society
Lew Henderson
Opera House
Philip K. Meskel
Upper Iowa University
Aa Aef
Central States
Power & Light Corporation
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