25 Years Ago Items From March 28 File
Items from the 1928 Mar 28 Enterprise files show Ellen Thompson returning home last Saturday after two weeks helping Mrs. Andrew Thorson. Archie Rolfs, a Town State College student in Ames, visited midweek. Col Robbins and daughter Julin of Cedar Rapids were Montauk weekend guests. Anna Simpson, now at Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in a new location, was among the first five operators trained for the new C L R system. Amy Nelson, Trene Nelson, and Mrs. Willard Nelson visited John Nelson at his home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Thompson
Andrew Thorson
Archie Rolfs
Town State College
Ames
Col. C .B,robbins
Julin
Cedar Rapids
Montauk
Anna Simpson
Bell Telephone Co
vAmy
Nelson
Willard Nelson
John Nelson
Attend Funeral At Waterloo for Fred Talley
Mrs. Mary Tatto and relatives traveled to Waterloo last weekend to attend the funeral of Fred Talley aged fifty eight who died suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday. Talley was married to Stella Tatro of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tatto
Clarence Tatto
Almer L. Nelson
Roy Tatto
Jarlai Stee
Robert Barrett
Waterloo
Fred Talley
Talley
Stella Tatro
Clermont
Death of Former Clermont Resident Dennis Houlihan
Mrs. Dan Burke reported the death of former Clermont resident Dennis Houlihan who died March 11 at his home in Canada Buriss was in Carrington North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Burke
Clermont
Dennis Houlihan
Canada
Buriss
Carrington
No. Dakota
Town and Country Club Elects Officers at Meeting
The Town and Country club met Thursday evening March 25 at Mrs Louis A Olson home with 18 members. Officers elected were Carman Swenson president Roy Tatro vice president Willet Miller secretary and Laird Cline treasurer A German Youth acknowledgment for sewing materials was read. Mrs Douglas Thomas conducted a quiz on communism and education moderated by Mrs Lloyd Meier and Mrs Keith Thomas. The club donated 1.00 to the Red Cross. Jack Dibble led a program on interior decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Louis A. Olson
Carman Swenson
Roy. Tatro
Willet Miller
Laird ‘Cline
Treas
Douglas Thomas
Lloyd Meier
Keith Thoma
Lee Palmer
The
Red Cross
Jack Dibble
Trojan Band Member Richard Wenrich Plays With USC Team
Richard A Wenrich, a Clermont public schools alum who spent nine summers with his grandparents, is a sophomore at the University of Southern California and a member of the Trojan band traveling with the basketball team. USC recently won the West Coast title by defeating Santa Clara College in Corvallis Oregon. Wenrich also plays in the university orchestra and military band, is in the officers training corps, serves on the rifle team, and is pledged to Acacia Fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
A. Wenrich
G. E. Jorgenson
Clermont Public Schools
University of Southern California
Trojan
Santa Clara College
Corvallis
Oregon
Military
Officers Training Corps
Acacia Fraternity
National Masonic College Fraternity
Clermont NHS Meets At Supt. Moore Home
The Clermont National Honor Society chapter held a March 23 gathering at the superintendent and wife’s home with high school teachers as guests. Five members answered roll call with Facts About the American Flag and each gave personal talks on Iowa. A social hour and lunch followed the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
National Honor Society
Supt
Moore
James
Schmidt
Thomas
Meskel
Basler
Towa
Judy
Glendal
Business and Professional Women's Club Meeting Report
The Business and Professional Women's club met Monday evening at Mrs. Dean’s home with Mel Wayne Shipton and Mrs. Ray Tomsheck assisting. They decided to sponsor the Blue Birds again under guardian Bonnie Bengeson, with Mrs. Floyd Bergeson as official guardian and Mrs. Aldora Anderson as advisory mother. The club donated $2 to the Red Cross. Bridge followed the business meeting with prizes won by Mrs. Bess Blake and Andine Vasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Q Ntvith
Wayne Shipton
Ray Tomsheck
Blue Birds
Floyd Bergeson
Bonnie Bengeson
Aldora Anderson
Red Cross
Bess
Blake
Andine Vasby
Clermont Student Council Meeting and Speech Contest News
Clermont student council met at Dennis Bear’s home with all members present. They discussed an April 15 meeting at University High School in Iowa City and a possible attendance plan. Karen Jacobson and David Gutcher led the bulletin board project. Mrs. Moore read from the Osage school handbook and talked about study values from Walter Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Dennis Bear
Iowa Assoc
University High School
Iowa City
Karen Jacobson
David
Gutcher
Bulletin Board
Moore
Dennis
John
Charles City
Glendal Nygaard
Mary Martin
Yvonne Chapman
Vera Hangartner
JoAnn Moore
Patsy
Charles Wagner
Clermont High School
Full Gospel Sunday School and Services Nearby
CHARENES Full Gospel invites all to attend Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Bible study meets Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Location is No. 18, 2% miles west of Clermont in School House. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 18
Clermont
Clermont High B E Schedule Reveals Spring Baseball Plan
Clermont High School outlines spring baseball schedule with games from April 5 to May 8 facing Elgin Alpha Waucoma Luana Wadena Hawkeye West Union and a county playoff plus the Sectional Tournament. Three returning lettermen Howard Kittelson John Knudsen and Lew Barnhouse listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Elgin
Alpha
Waucoma
Luana
Wadena
Hawkeye
West Union
St Peters Church Schedules Masses And Confessions
The notice lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's with the pastor Rev. Fr. Robert Cloney. Confessions are offered Saturday evening and before Mass. Local parish details indicate standard Catholic worship times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cloney
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events
Parish of Clermont lists catechetical classes and services at West Clermont and East Clermont with choir practices and Lenten services. Names of hostesses and local leaders appear amid times for Divine Worship Sunday School Luther League Priscilla Working Band and Ladies Aid. Next service slated for April 1 with midweek Lenten services and parsonage meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Luther League
Priscilla
Molms
Harry Amundson
Nels ‘Gilbert
Theo Kjosa
Hans Sandvold
Elmer Olson
Louise Bilden
Floyd Bergeson
East Clermont
Jorgensons Return to Clermont
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson return Monday from Hollywood where they wrapped publicity for How False My Laughter and prepare final edits for a new book due in September Their winter included psychology work by Mrs Jorgenson and study with Guy Maier at UC Berkeley They plan summer at Clermont with trips to New York and radio TV appearances across the Midwest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Hollywood
Calif
I T
Jorgensons
Jorgenson
Guy Maier
University of California
Clermont
New York
Midwest
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Worship Service
Rev E G Steinman invites all to attend a worship service Sunday at 6 45 a m. Holy Communion will be observed during the service. The gathering is open to everyone seeking worship and spiritual comfort and blessing in the sacred observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Ill and Hospitalized Home from Hospital
Mrs. Albert Christianson has returned home from University hospital at Iowa City after being fitted with steel supports for cracked ribs from a fall. Surgery at Iowa City for Mrs. Herbert Gass followed a fall injury. Mrs. Clara Osterhus returned to Palmer Memorial hospital for observation after illness Friday. she had prior surgery weeks ago. Mrs. Ole Peterson moved from Decorah hospital to Lutheran Deaconess hospital in Chicago on March 21. daughters Mrs. Finn Hanson and Mrs. Raymond Erhardt stay to help care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Christianson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Herbert Gass
Iowa
City
Clara Osterhus
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Chicago
Ole Peterson
Decorah
Lutheran Deaeconess Hospital
Finn Hanson
Raymond Erhardt
Card of Thanks for Well Wishes and Visits
A note expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits during illness at Palmer Memorial Hospital and after returning home. Gratitude is extended for the care and support received from all who remembered Guy Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Guy "Williams
Three Infants Baptized Sunday at East Clermont Church
Baptisms were held Sunday for three infants at East Clermont church with Rev. B. Knudsen officiating. Jean Elaine Kittelson, Steven James Martin, and Gayle Annette Erickson received the rite with sponsors named. Families hosted dinners afterward for guests including sponsors and local relatives from Postville Viroqua Frankville Decorah and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Elaine
Dean Kittelson
B. Knudsen
East Clermont Church
Lorraine Kittelson
Hsther Grinna
Kittelsons
Postville
Steven James
James Martin
Anton Skaien
Lavanda Olson
Mary Martin
Oscar Lien
Skaien
Steven
Herbert Martin
L. T. Anderson
Norris Reierson
Ricky
Oscar Gilbertson
Louise
Decorah
Knudsen
East Clermont
Gayle
Annette Erickson
Alvin Erickson
Ada ‘Marie Palas
Justin Baker
Music Studio Reopens with Nora Jorgenson in Clermont
Mrs Nora Jorgenson announces the resumption of music instruction at her Clermont studio starting April 8. The reopening signals new lessons and regular sessions for students seeking piano and related musical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Jorgenson
Clermont
April Meetings Listed for East Clermont Societies
Thursday April 1 features East Clermont Societies with Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Monday April 5 Council meets and Methodist WSCS gathers. Tuesday April 6 O. E. S. meeting. Wednesday April 7 West Clermont Priscilla Working Band active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Methodist
WSCS
West Clermont Priscilla Working Band
Births Reported in Cedar Rapids and West Union
Mr and Mrs John Sampson announce the birth of a son to their son and wife Mr and Mrs Clarence Sampson at St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids born Tuesday March 23 weighing 9 pounds named Gary Wayne Second Daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Daniels are parents of a daughter born Tuesday March 26 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union weighing 8 pounds named Joan Ellen She has a brother Dean and sister Louann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sampson
Clarence Sampson
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke's Hospital
Gary Wayne
Albert
Daniels
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Joan Ellen
Dean
Louann
Death of Relative Russell Bowser in Wood Wisconsin
Relative of Mrs. Claude Gress reports Russell Bowser died in Wood Wisconsin on March 7. He was a World War I veteran and had been in a veterans hospital. A military funeral followed by burial at Spring Grove cemetery was conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gress
Russell Bowser
Wood
Wis
Spring Grove Cemetery
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Ann Larson
Sheryl, Peterson
Norma Schweinerus
Joan Bennett
Elizabeth Paynter
Helen Henderson
Mary Swesson
Jean Belach
Ner
Elaine Tatra
Paul Hackmann
Kusie
Douglas Appelman
Janice and
Mary Olson
Merilee Entwisle
Virginia
Honor Society News
B. & P. W. Meeting
Will
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont, Iowa
FDIC
America
Charenes
Full
Chawlale
Clermont High
B. E
St. Peter’s ‘Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Felco
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
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