Lutheran Church Sings as Pastor Attends Installation
The Singing Church in Clermont has no Sunday services on April 12 as the pastor attends installation services at Washington Prairie. Lutheran Brotherhood meets April 13 at 8 p.m. at Highland. East and West Senior choirs gather at West church 8:15 p.m. Junior choir 7:15 Wednesday. sewing society April 16 with hostesses and Myrtle Peterson as program chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran
Washington Prairie
Lutheran Brotherhood
Highland
West Clermont Mission Society
Nels Gilbert
Ed Barnes
Helen Osmundson
Louie Amundson
Hans Hanson
Otto Vasby
Nels Reinertson
Theo. Kjosa
Wayne Shipton
West Church
East Clermont Sewing Society
Carolyn Erickson
Bertine Buraas
Lloyd Aanes
Myrtle Peterson
Life Sketch of A. R. Rowland
Albert R. Rowland born July 25 1868 in Fayette county died April 2 1942 in Knoxville at age 73. Married Bertha Chambers March 14 1894 at Knoxville. Survived by widow five children two daughters and three sons two are married with grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Funeral held April 4 Zion cemetery.]]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R
Peter L
Elvira Rowland
Fayette County
Knoxville
Bertha Chambers
J. A. Reeves
Lee Rowland
F. M. Etcher
Lovilla
Pauline
Gail
Elvira Johnson
Philip Brause
Clara Rowland
Elmer Graffenburg
R. H. Martin
L. G. Meyer
West Union
Bake Sale at Lutheran Church Draws Crowds in Clermont
Pre Easter bake sale by Priscilla Working Band at the Lutheran church parlors drew strong attendance in Clermont. Total proceeds were 38 dollars 15 cents with candy sales adding 3 dollars 11 cents. Committees included Bakery chairs Mrs Nelson and others, Cashiers Mrs Johnson and Mrs Stumme, Waitresses Mrs Shipton and Louise Bilden, Lunch cashier Mrs Landsgard, and kitchen volunteers led by Mrs Lofte, Mrs Nelson, and Mrs Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Priscilla Working Band
Clermont
Martin Nelson
I. C. Jerdee
Carmen Swenson
Tom Hanson
Hazel Johnson
Arnold Stumme
Wayne Shipton
Louise Bilden
H.E. Landsgard
Peter Lofte
N. H. Nelson
G. QO. Anderson
Willis Gress Weekend Return From Waterloo Visit
Willis Gress spent the weekend in Waterloo returning home Monday morning. Mrs. Gress, who had been visiting at their son's home there for two weeks, accompanied him on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Gress
Waterloo
Mrs. Gress
Clermont School News and Concert Notes
Clermont students prep for the May 8 class play Dont Darken My Door with a full cast and staff listed. The Independence high school band gave a Wednesday concert and participates in April music contests at Postville and Oelwein, while typing and shorthand students strive for contest team positions. Easter activities include an egg hunt and an operetta by the primary grades, with various classroom projects in art and reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Kent
Ray Vashy
Rosemary Kent
Augusta Miller
Tom Garick
Louis Schrader
Poppy Foster
Alec Stubbins
John Barnes
Jane Perkins
Madonna Trude L. Featherstone
Arlene Am
Postville
Brother James
Kindling Wood
Clarence Amundson
Norman Gilbert
Lorraine Osterhus
Annabelle Loftsgard
Joyce Amundson
Oelwein
Flay Miller
Donald Gerner
Larrabee Building
Seventh and Eighth Grade Self Testing Drill Report
A self testing arithmetic drill was held for seventh and eighth grades this Wednesday. Scores of 10 were achieved by Donna Loftsgard Margaret Martin Margaret Morris Lois Olson David Hackmann and Dean Kittle son in the seventh grade Marian Probert and Joseph Olson also scored 10. Margaret Morris excelled in both written and oral contests, placing high and contending with county champion Shirley Butts. Nellie Dedrick and Iva Barnes were absent, and the class noted limited enthusiasm for the Japanese study topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Loftsgard
Margaret Martin
Margaret Morris
Lois Olson
David Hackmann
Dean Kittleson
Gerald Aanes
Marian Probert
Joseph Olson
West Union
Shirley Butts
Nellie Dedrick
Iva Barnes
Who's Who in the Eighth Grade
David Hackmann, born June 22, 1929, in Clermont, is a long-time local student. He enjoys building airplanes and radios, loves ice cream pork roast and beets, and favors history as his best subject with dreams of becoming an airplane pilot. He plays piano in the concert band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hackmann
Clermont
David
Sonvol Band
Clermont Girls on UI A Senior Day Program
Upper Iowa University hosts its 15th annual Senior Day on April 15 inviting about 500 high school seniors. Chrystal Miller and Janet Olson from Clermont participate. Symphony Orchestra and Upper Iowa Singers perform, with a 2:30 to 8:30 afternoon broadcast on WOT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa Singers
Clermont
Chrystal Miller
Janet Olson
WOT
Golden Wedding Anniversary at Peters Home
A family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Peters home celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4. Wm. Peters and Lena Hofer married in 1892 at her parents’ home in Elgin. Attendants were Louise Hofer and Julia Schunke. Rev. Schunke officiated. the couple farmed in Ilyria and Volga before moving to Clermont in 1914. They have a daughter Bess Tschantz and two granddaughters. A noon two course meal featured a three tier cake and yellow rose centerpieces. Rev. J. C. Warton spoke, hymns were sung, and friends visited to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Peters
Wm. Peters
Lena Hofer
Jacob Hofer
Elgin
Louise Hofer
Louise Miller
Clermont
Julia Schunke
Dana Erhardt
Vancouver
Wash
Wm. Schunke
The
Baptist Church
Bess Tschantz
Mary
Margaret Tschantz
Peters’ Neices
J. C. Warton
First Aid Class Organized at High School
A preliminary meeting for a first aid class was held Monday evening in the high school assembly room with about thirty attendees receiving textbooks. Instructors will be Dr. I C Jerdee and Dr. R V Brandt, with a nurse likely to assist later. meetings planned twice weekly starting Monday at 7 pm, no cost beyond the textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I C. Jerdee
R. V. Brandt
Who's Who in the Senior Class Helen Stee
Helen Stee, born November 16, 1923 in Clermont, has studied locally and enjoys collecting matchbooks and animal pictures, movies, and skating. Her favorites include mashed potatoes, sociology as a subject, and nursing as a goal. she played basketball until an injury paused her. She favors Moonlight Cocktail, White Cliffs of Dover, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Blues in the Night, and Why Don't We Do This More Often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stee
Clermont
Helen
Dover
Texas
Elmer Johnson Writes From Ireland
Elmer Johnson reports from northern Ireland in a March 8 1942 letter to Iowa family. He describes sea voyage sickness, green countryside, and receiving mail from Buraas and the Elgin Echo. He asks about Clarence and Archie and notes his army address in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Northern Ireland
Buraas
Clarence
Archie
O. K
Elgin Echo
Elmer
Pvt
Elmer Johnson Co. C
133Rd Infantry
A. P.O
New York City
N.Y
Priscilla Working Band Hosts April Meeting at Lutheran Church
Priscilla Working Band members gathered Wednesday afternoon April 1 at the Lutheran church parlors with Mrs L M Hovland leading the business session. Mrs Herbert Martin stood in for absent secretary Andrae Tatro. The group reported a recent meeting collection of 9.24 dollars and discussed a service flag for the church. Irene Ostlie and Martin thanked members for cards and fruit. Rev E Eik gave a scripture and prayer as Theo Loftsgard led a program including Christian Living and the song My Creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Vasby
Hans Hanon
Harry Amundson
Agnes Hand Louise Bilden
Priscilla
Lutheran
L. M. Hovland
Herbert Martin
Andrae Tatro
Irene Ostlie
E. Eik. Ramsey
Theo
Loftsgard
Annabelle Loftsgard
Notice to Pen Up Chickens Effective April 1
Notice is hereby given effective April 1 1942 that all children in the town of Clermont must be confined strictly to their owner's premises. They cannot be left to run at large. Take notice and comply promptly. Len Simek Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Finish Floor on Clermont Bridge Ahead of Schedule
Weldon Bros. Construction Co reports the Clermont bridge floor finished Monday afternoon. Remaining work includes sidewalks on both sides, storm sewers, and approach paving. Finish touches may push completion ahead of the June first target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Bros. Construction Co
Clermont Bridge
Neighbor Farewell After Five Months Visit
Nels Nelson left Saturday morning to return to Round Up Montana after spending five months here with his sister Mrs John Nelson and other relatives. This was his first visit in 28 years. The Paul Wells family of Oster dock visited with Mrs Mary Washburn Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Nelson
Round Up
Mont
John Nelson
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Clermont Independent School District Quarterly Statement 1942
The Clermont Independent Township School District of Clermont County Fayette presents the quarter ending March 31 1942 financial proceedings. The board moved to pay bills on January 24 February 21 and March 16 1942 with motions carried. Disbursements list School House and General Fund payments to banks, utilities, supplies, repairs, transportation, and staff expenses totaling 624.60 with secretary affidavit notarization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette
Board of Directors
Mr. Erickson
Mr. Martin
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Brorby
School House
First National Bank
Kansas City
Wheelock & Cummins
Des ‘Moines
Towa-Des Moines Bank, & Trust Co
Moines
Roxa S. Kirby
Gillette
Wyo
General ‘Fund
Iowa
W. W. Abel
Central States Power & Light Co
H. E
John J. Kaveny
New Equipment
Home Oil Co
Ribbon Service Co
R. P. Strauch
Sec
Hall & McCreary Co
Mitchell Mfg. Co
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
J. F. Brorby
American Publishing Co
Schups Cash Grocery
Hamed
Nuttings Open House for Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Sidney Nutting observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Monday April 10 at their Clermont home. Open house will be held from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM inviting friends to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Nutting
Clermont
Janet Olson to Teach In Maynard Schools Next Year
Janet Olson, completing a two year normal course at Upper Town, has signed a contract to teach in the Maynard schools next year. She will have charge of the 5th and 6th grades. Emma Banes spent Friday afternoon and returned Monday morning from a weekend at her home near Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Olson
Upper Town
Maynard
Emma Banes
Oelwein
Twenty five Years Ago at Chris Hanson’s Death in Clermian
Twenty five years ago Chris Hanson died at his home in Clermian after several years of illness. Obituary notes include local residents Thos Colsten visiting Cedar Rapids. Henry Sullivan returning to Lavina Montana. teachers Breckner O'Brien Wander at a Dubuque meeting. Ed Bilden’s runaway injuring a Presbyterian church pole. Henry Erickson’s death from diphtheria near Elgin. Mabel Knudson visiting Chicago. Wm Horan S E Wickham B C Grover attending a county M W A convention in Hawkeye. Mrs Week returning from Davenport visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris’ Hanson
Clermian
Thos
Colsten
Cedar Rapids
Henry Sullivan
Lavina
Mont
Pat Sullivan
Prof
Breckner
Agnes O'Brien
Anna Wander
Dubuque
Ed Bilden
Vine Street
Presbyterian Church
Hon
C. Miller
California
Iowa
Henry Ericksott
Henry
John Erickson
Elgin
Mabel Knudson
Chicago
Pribyl
Wm. Horan
E. Wickham
B. C. Grover
Hawkeye
C. F. Week
Davenport
Study Club Elects Delegate at Clermont
The Clermont Study Club met for a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. Martin Nelsor's home with 11 members present. Mrs. R V Brandl gave the National Parks lesson while Mrs. Ressler was elected delegate to the county meeting at Randall on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Martin Nelsor
L Crowe
R. V. Brandl
T. C. Ressler
Randalla
Collections Wanted for Debts in Iowa, Marshalltown firm
R. C. Valentine Co. in the Light Co. Building Marshalltown Iowa advertises collections for notes judgments and all items of indebtedness. They seek legitimate claims and references and offer handling anywhere with no charge. Wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Valentine Co
Light Co. Bldg
Marshalltown
Iowa
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A. R. Rowland
Wst
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Mgr
Clermont School News
Helen Gerner
Gordon Meyer
Norma Schave
Lorraine Kittleson
Donna Mae Thorson
Mary Tschantz
Kenneth Westpfahl
Millard Nelson
Pegey Spencer
Wake Island
U. S. Navy
U.I. A
Elmer Johnson
Ireland
Len Simek
Yee
A. D
J. A. Erickson
Nuttings
Enterprise
Study Club
America
U.S. Defense
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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