Christmas Play and High School News from Clermont
Local Clermont pages recall a California wedding of Mrs Elaira Johnson’s relative, and note Christmas events at Clermont High School led by the Rhythm band and chorus. The article lists student activities, birthdays, charity gifts for the Yanks, and a study club meeting at Mrs Beryl Swenson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Wede
DeWayne Johnson
Wayne Olson
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Elbert Westprahl
Richard Wenrich
Judy Swenson
Donald Yauslin
Kathryn Larson
Elbert Westpfahl
Oran Shipton
Ruth Westpfahl
Dorothy Poor
Clermont High School
Direc
Moore
Helen Gerner
Gordon Meyer
LaVonne Swenson
Neva Durscher
Grand Meadow
Beryl Swenson
Christmas at Maynard Myre school and community notes
Mrs. Nick Samuelson reports Louis Talcott have moved from Los Angeles to Hemet California. Ten Day Vacation School ended for a 10 day holiday. Teachers leave for vacation. Programs trees and Christmas parties praised by the school. Thursday night music and speech department presented a program. Mrs Anna Gray to spend Christmas with relatives at Waterloo. Myrna and Earl Parke of Chicago visit for Christmas with J T Parke family. Thanks for all news items and a Happy New Year from your reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Samuelson
Louis Talcott
Los Angeles
Calif
Hemet
Anna Gray
Waterloo
Myrna
Earl Parke
Chicago
J. T. Parke
Hand in Cap Origin of Handicap Term
The phrase hand in cap explains the word handicap as a drawing of lots to even chances. It notes the expression originated from drawing lots in a cap to balance participants. The historical note links the term to equalizing odds in games and matches.
Divorce Petition Filed in Fayette County Court
John W. Fink sues Myrtle Fink for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. Court notices require appearance within twenty days from the last published notice. Publication dates set for December 24 and 31, 1946, and January 7 and 14, 1947, in the Oelwein Daily Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
OWA
Fayette County
John W. Fink
Myrtle Fink
District Court of Town
Oelwein
Iowa
Handy Dust Mop for Brooms
A simple dust mop converts a broom by slipping an outing flannel case with a draw string around it. The case fastens easily and removes for washing. Quality printing displays the Union Label at the register.
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Clermont
California
Louis E. Amundson
L. E. Amundson
Virginia Ann Black
Rolly J. Black
Eden Luther
Riverside
Mission Society
Louis A. Olson
Ray Tatro Jr
Walter Durscher
Connor Dummermuth
Gressman
Charles Dicken
Larrabee Auditorium
Leslie Pulfer
Wendell Loftsgard
Oliver Larson
Ardes Olson
Barbara Appelman
Elsie Jerdee
Marilyn Follett
Lorene Gilbert
Evelyn Miller
Kenneth Anderson
Howard Stumme
Neil Cook
May
Schmidts
Ed Goldwyn
Aed
Emu Uel
Aeelt Meta Pred
Walter Abel
Eve Arden Er Stander Eee Nia Om
Porky Pig
I ‘Mouse Menace
Paramount News
Daily Register
Ste Burnett
Overwein Daily Register
South Wells Street
Chicago 7
Fashion
America
No Flight Designers
Maynard Myre
Golda Fullmer
Helen Benche
Carrier
R._C. Ingersoll
Oelwein, Iowa
Plaintiff
Strang Tire CO
Fred
Ave
Hazleton
Stanley
Aurora
First National Bank
Fay Miller
Independence
Strickell and
Kuper
Frank James
Betty
Blondie
Dagwood
Fou
The
Dagweed
Bos
Arthur Larry Singleton Lake
Simms of
Wild Bill Eikoyim
Bobby Blake
Alice
Fleming
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