Elgin 4-H Club Sets Garden and Clothing Plans
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H group met March 17 at the Elgin schoolhouse with five members one leader Meta Masters one guest and former president Mrs Wayne Shipton present. Members named a new vegetable to plant this year and patterns for new work clothes were discussed along with gardening materials. Masters spoke on the garden program and defense efforts including canning vegetables and fruit. Costs quoted showed homegrown produce saving about 35 dollars per person monthly versus buying food, and the club planned hard work ahead then adjourned to lunch.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Elgin
Meta Masters
Wayne Shipton
Eileen Foley
Bernice Blockhus
Arlene Amundson
Marjorie
Dorothy Kerr
Former Clermont Coach Wins State Championship
E J Butch Kaltenbach, former Clermont high school coach and later superintendent, led Ottumwa high school to the state basketball title in Des Moines on Saturday, defeating Davenport. Kaltenbach, married to Clarice Johnson, is praised for building a strong Ottumwa team and earning the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa High School
E. J
Butch) Kaltenbach
Des Moines
Davenport
Kaltenbach
Clermont High School
Ottumwa
Clarice Johnson
Buteh
Funeral Services Held at Stavanger Lutheran Church
Rev. E. E. Ramsey led funeral rites for a brother of Mrs. John Mark at the Stavanger Lutheran Church near Ossian on Tuesday afternoon. The parish has no resident minister at present. Ed Johnson and wife just learned their son Elmer is in Ireland and in good spirits. Elmer enjoys the Echo-Enterprise and asks for continued home delivery. Union Church Guild members and families held a pot-luck supper Tuesday evening at Lucian Appelman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ramsey
Stavanger
Lucian Appelman
Clermont School News Highlights Grade Activities and Projects
First and second graders mark Shirley Olson’s birthday with a treat. In science the class stages a geological ages game and a student model of the Age of Reptiles. Pupils name ages from Trilobites to Ice Age and build dioramas of dinosaurs. Millard Nelson and others craft glacier and landscape models. The Citizenship club elects officers and plans a hike, while 6th grade reports on Mexico. Donna Mae Thorson arranges Lifebuoy samples and a room cleanliness reward program.
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Peggy Spencer
Carmen Loftsgard
Betty Burgett
Norene Amundson
Gerald Kittleson
Donna Mae Thorson
National Geographic
Millard Nelson
North America
Millard
Eugene Trude
Citizenship Club
James Martin
Mexico
Lifebuoy Soap Co
Seventh and Eighth Grades Report Busy Week
Morris won the spelling contest and will represent at West Union. Margaret Martin placed second and Delores Anderson third. The 7th and 8th grades held a gym basketball game and will switch to base ball. Nellie Dedrick was absent sick. 7th grade studied China and Japan. Both grades read poems and stories about birds.
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Margaret
Morris
West Union
Margaret Martin
Delores Anderson
Nellie Dedrick
China
Japan
Who's Who in the Eighth Grade Delores Schupanitz
Delores Schupanitz born September 25, 1928 in Festina attended school there then Kansas City for part of second year before moving to Clermont. Her hobbies include collecting napkins and matchbooks. Favorite foods are noodle soup and chocolate cake. hygiene is her favorite subject and she aims to be a nurse when not in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Schupanitz
Festina
Kansas City
Clermont
Delores
Senior Class Spotlight Lorraine Osterhus
Lorraine Osterhus born March 6 1926 in West Union attended Dover and Riverside schools before Clermont high school. An avid musician she sings solos and belongs to most music groups. Her aim is to attend college. Favorite foods include ice cream beefsteak potatoes and cake. Hobbies are bowling movies and skating. Favorite songs include I Dont Want to Walk Without You How About You and Moonlight Cocktail. The note mentions the High School freshman trip to Avalon theatre on March 23 to see How Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Osterhus
West Union
Dover School
Riverside School
Clermont High School
Lorraine
MacArthur and Curtin Meet in Canberra
General Douglas MacArthur, supreme commander of United Nations forces in the Southwest Pacific, confers with Australian Prime Minister John Curtin in Canberra on March 26. The photograph was transmitted by radio from Melbourne to London and then to New York.
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Canberra
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations’ Forces
Southwest Pacific
John Curtin
Melbourne
London
New York
Call Cut Furlough Short For Harold Vinton
Harold Vinton home on a brief furlough visiting his father Walter Vinton was recalled to Camp Leonard Wood Missouri Monday. He serves in the U S Army band there with concerts planned in St Louis and Chicago. Narald currently on his second enlistment has served about four years and holds sergeant first class. He plays first trumpet and acts as drum major during marches.
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Harold Vinton
Walter Vinton
Camp Leonard Wood
U. S. Army
St. Louis
Chicago
Narald
Alvin Erickson Writes From Hawaii
Alvin Erickson sends a Hawaii letter from March 18, 1942 describing arrival with 24 men in a coastal Iceland style camp. He notes paradise and lava deserts on the island, sees Mauna Loa snow capped near the equator, and reflects on dining aboard a ship, hoped for enemy contact, and comforts of running water and electricity in cottages. He mentions companions from Iowa and Minnesota, including Roland Fette, Gabrielson, Christianson, and Amundson.
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Hawaiian Island
Mauna Loa
South Seas
Equator
Navy
Alvin
P. S
Roland Fette
Monona
A Gabrielson
Decorah
B and P Club Hosts Bridge Night with Scores Noted
The Business and Professional Women's club met March 30 at Mrs. Wm. Stowe’s home with Alma Smith and Margaret Hogg assisting. After a brief business session, bridge was played. Geneva Wells won high score and Mrs. B. Kurth was second. Guests included Mrs. E. L. Crowe, Mrs. Martin Nelson, and Margaret Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Wm. Stowe
Alma Smith
Margaret Hogg
Geneva Wells
B. Kurth
E. L. Crowe
Martin Nelson
Margaret Clarke
Bake Sale at West Clermont Lutheran Church
Annual pre Easter bake sale set for Saturday April 4 at 3 p.m. in the church parlors sponsored by the Priscilla Working Band. Lunch will be served and all are welcome.
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West Clermont Lutheran
Priscilla
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Len Simek Luncheon
Mrs Len Simek hosted a Tuesday contract bridge luncheon at one o clock. High score went to Mrs Louie Olson with Mrs Arthur Morris taking second high.
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Len Simek
Contract ‘Bridge Club
Louie Olson
Arthur Morris
Want ads get results and furlough tales in Postville
Judy Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson, was taken to Postville hospital Tuesday morning with flu. Harold Halverson arrived Monday from Camp Leonard Wood Missouri for an eight day furlough to stay with his parents, Albert Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Nelson
Millard Nelson
Postville Hospital
Harold Halverson
Camp Leonard Wood
Albert Halverson
Clermont Students Tour Luther College Events
Sophomores hosted a dinner in the home economics room then headed to West Union for a show. On March 25 the mixed chorus gave a pre Easter vesper at Luther College chapel with broadcast audio and a luncheon in the dining hall. A later impromptu music recital followed in the music hall and recordings were made. Janet Olson, formerly of Clermont high, acted in Little Women in Fayette, while Mr and Mrs Kurth entertained the two basketball squads on March 28.
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My Valley
Home Economics
West Union
Luther College Music Department
Clermont
Fayette
Janet Olson
Clermont High School
Amy
Local Social News From West Union and Hawkeye Church
Dr and Mrs R V Brandt Mrs Dan Burke Mrs B Riegel and Mrs Louie Olson attended a Red Cross meeting in West Union Tuesday evening last week. Mr and Mrs Robert Sperry and Bobby of Cedar Rapids visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Ole Christiansen and Mr and Mrs Geo Belschner. Their nephew was a confirmand at the Lutheran church in Hawkeye on Sunday. The Kaeter family from Pueblo Calo visited for a time. Supt and Mrs T C Ressler and Carol spent the weekend at Wellman with Mrs Resslers parents Mr and Mrs Geo Bell. Vera Longwell accompanied them. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Anderson are the parents of a 7 pound boy born Monday at West Union hospital. The new arrival had not been named. Mr and Mrs Henry Hersh and family and Mrs Kenneth Ellis and children returned to Marshfield Minnesota after visiting through Alfred Olson's home.
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R. V. Brandt
Dan Burke
B. Riegel
Louie Olson
Red Cross
West Union
Robert Sperry
Bobby
Cedar Rapids
Ole Christiansen
Geo. Belschner
Hawkeye
Leslie Kaeter, Jr
Pueblo
Calo
A. J. Priest
Kaetor
Nettie Priest Robbe
T. C. Ressler
Carol
Wellman
Kenneth Ellis
Marshfield
Minn
Alfred Olson
Holy Week Services in St. Peter's Church Clemmont
St Peter's Clemmont outlines Holy Week observances from Palm Sunday to Easter. The program includes Maundy Thursday Mass and processions, Good Friday Mass and devotions, Holy Saturday blessings and Mass, and Easter Sunday Missa Cantata with chants and sermons.
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St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter's Church
Clemmont
Maunday
Twenty five Years Ago Turkey River Near Flood Record
Twenty five years ago the Turkey river nearly set a record last week as a long thaw and nightly freezes kept water high. The flood nearly matched last June’s mark, coming within a couple of feet. Franz Appelman returned from California in good health. Myra Shipton resumed school duties in Castalia after scarlet fever closures. The morning passenger train at the gravel pit was halted by high water. Orvil Coffman left for Oklahoma with his bride. Joe and John Shipton headed to Montana for home stead work or other employment. Mrs. Gardner returned to Wellman after visiting Dr. Carr. Claude Busby and wife opened a boarding house in Wm. Cummings' brick residence. Nellie Calahan visited from Sioux Falls. Wilford Burke returned from Chicago. John I. Smith won the contract for Geo Wander's new residence.
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Turkey
Franz Appelman
California
Golden State
Myra Shipton
Castalia
Orvil Coffman
Oklahoma
Joe
John Shipton
Montana
John
James
Johnson
Oelve
Gardner
Wellman
Dr. Carr
Claude Busby
Wm. Cummings
Nellie Calahan
Sioux Falls
Wilford Burke
Chicago
John I. Smith
Geo. Wander
Dinner honors Baechler parents with Elgin guests
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the former's parents who observed birthday anniversaries last week. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ern Baechler and Melbert. Mr and Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler and Beverly. Mr and Mrs Howard Shaffer and family. Mr and Mrs Russell Jennings. Mr and Mrs John Schneidler and Gerald. Mrs Mary Matthys and Lena Baumgartner, all of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baechler
Ern Baechler
Melbert
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Howard Shaffer
Russell Jennings
John Schneider
Gerald
Mary Matthys
Lena Baumgartner
Elgin
County Spelling Contest Names West Union Winner
The Fayette county spelling contest was held Saturday, March 28, at the courthouse in West Union. Shirley Butts, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butts of Randalia, won the main contest after a 25 minute duel with Margaret Morris. Twenty schools were represented. the written contest was won by Morris, 13, Clermont, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris, newly moved from Osage last fall.
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Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Shirley Butts
Walter Butts
Randalia
Margaret Morris
Clermont
Miss Butts
Co. Supt
D. R. Roberts
Miss Morris
Arthur Morris
Osage
Election results name town officers and council winners
Len Simek was reelected mayor with 132 votes, Elmer Olson became treasurer with 124 votes, and B. C. Gruver was chosen assessor with 122 votes. Five councilmen were elected from seven candidates: Arthur Stee 140, Louis Rounds 112, Orlando Kittleson 129, Phil Steffens 101, and B. Riegel 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Elmer Olson
B. C. Gruver
Arthur Stee
Louis Rounds
Orlando Kittleson
Phil Steffens
B. Riegel
Easter Sunday Services at West and East Clermont Churches
The Singing Church lists Easter worship at West Clermont 9 40 a m East Clermont 11 a m and Highland 2 30 p m with an 8 p m Easter Sunday school program at West. The choirs resume regular schedule next week with West junior choir meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m and East West senior choirs meeting Wednesday at 8 15 p m in West church. Rev. E E Ramsey, Pastor.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
West Church
West
Clermont Calendar List of April Meetings
The Clermont calendar lists events for April including St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday, April 2, Town council on Monday, April 6, O. E. 5 meeting and study club on Tuesday, April 7, Union Guild and W.C. O. F social meeting on Wednesday, April 8.
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St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Town Council
O. E
Union Guild
College play Little Women draws local attendance
A large crowd from here traveled to Fayette on Friday to see the college production Little Women. Janet Olson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Olson, played a part in the performance. Clarence Kittleson left Tuesday morning for Camp Dix New Jersey after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Merry Kittle son.
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Fayette
Janet Olson
Cornelius Olson
Clarence Kittleson
Camp Dix
N. J
Merry Kittleson
Collections Wanted for Legitimate Claims in Debtedness
R C Valentine Co invites collection of notes judgments and all items of indebtedness with no charge accepted only for legitimate claims best of references location Light Co Building Marshalltown Iowa 19tte
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R. C. Valentine Co
Light Co. Bldg
Marshalltown
Iowa
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Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Mgr
Wieras
Clermont School News
Shirley Olson
Avalon Theatre
Alvin Erickson
Hawaii
Bake Sale
Bridge Club
Gruber
Benedictus—Gruber
Agnus Dei—O'connor
Ps. Cevil
Lutheran Church
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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