Rosary and Altar Guild Meet at Schupanitz Home
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met April 7 at Mrs. Robert Schupitz home with Mrs. Kenneth Huber Mrs. John Kelly Mia. James Tsien and Mrs. Isaac Monnahaa assisting Twenty six members answered roll call with scripture quotes Three visitors attended Nell Sheehy closed her review of St Peter by Walsh and gave a brief Holy Land tour summary Joycelyn Bakewell cheer chair reported on cards sent Guild quilt committee seeks volunteers to finish the project by next days A cash donation for the April project was approved Members to donate via secretary or Schup's store Bills to be paid Father Cooney thanked the ladies The meeting adjourned and a lunch was served by hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rosary Society and
Robert Schupitz
Kenneth Huber
John Kelly
James ‘Tsien
Isaac Monnahaa
Nell Sheehy
St Peter
Wm. Thomas Walsh
Holy Land
Joycelyn Bakewell
Cheer
Norbert Gerner
Schup
Father Cooney
Poster Winners Named in Poppy Poster Contest
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the annual Poppy Poster contest with three prizes per grade. In 8th grade winners were Marlene Durscher first, Ramona Olson second, Beverly Nelson third. In 7th grade winners were Delores Nelson first, Shirley Olson second, Joan Swenson third. Judges were Miss Andine Vasbey and Mrs. Keith Thoma, Mrs. Dean DeSart, and Mrs. Willet Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Durscher
Ramona Olson
Beverly Nelson
Delores Nelson
Shirley Olson
Joan Swenson
American Legion Auxiliary
Andine Vasbey
Keith Thoma
Dean DeSart
Willet Miller
Ossian Couple Dines With Larson Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Oakland and family of Ossian visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Reg at the Larson home in the afternoon they visited and shared a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oakland
Ossian
Mig. Clarence
Reg
Easter Music at St Peter's Choir Plans Easter Mass
St Peter's choir directed by Sister Mary Rose Cecile will perform a Mass of the Infant Jesus by Farnsworth including Christ is Risen and Garland of Easter tide. Pieces span Gregorian chant and liturgical hymns with Mae Crowe accompanying and a new recessional To Christ the King by Sister M Rafael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Mary Rose Cecile
Christ
Agnes de
Jesus
Farnaworth
M. Rafael
Christ the King
Mae Crowe
W S C 8 Meeting Held at Lois Fritz Home
The Methodist W S C 8 met Wednesday evening at Lois Fritz's home with nine members and three visitors present. Mrs Myra McNitt led devotions and Mrs Ruth Starkey presented a program Light in Latin America. Ruth Brorby joined the society. the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and a lunch served by Mrs Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Fritz
Myra McNitt
West Union
Latin America
Ruth Starkey
Ruth Brorby
Priscilla Working Band Meets with Hostesses and Plans
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday April 6 with hostesses Emma Olson Laver Olson Mary Tatro Bettina Halverson Helen Tatro and Thelma Henderson. The meeting opened with hymn My Jesus I Love Thee and scripture from Revelations read by Rev Nesset. The group postponed the bake sale to May 7 and agreed to serve the athletic banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Mesdames
Emma Olson
Laver Olson
Mary Tatro
Bettina Halverson
Helen Tatro
Thelma Henderson
Jesus I
Nesset
Lavern Stumme
Lavern
Stumme
Donna Johnson
Pearce
High School Officers Installed and Band Formed
At an assembly Monday Mr. Moore installed student council officers Normen Sampson Joan Gerner and Oran Shipton into president vice president and secretary roles. The Viking Band formed by eight students including Lorraine Kittleson Marilyn Follett and Joan Gerner debuted last Friday performing Baruska Annie in the cabbage patch The Man on the Flying Trapeze and overtures The Crusaders and The Traveler. Clermont won its spring opener 12 to 4 over Alpha with K Anderson permitting one hit in eight innings. Commencement speaker J W Yivisaker Luther College president will deliver the address on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Normen Sampson
Joan Gerner
Oran Shipton
Viking Band
Viking
Lorraine Kittleson
Marilyn Follett
Elsie Jerdee
LaVonne Swenson
Mary Tschantz
Ruth Westpfahl
Barbara
Baruska
Annie
Lamater
Clermont
Alpha
Anderson
Westpfahl
K. Anderson
K. Westpfahl
Schupanitz
A. Nelson
D.yauslin
Shipton
J. W. Yivisaker
Luther College
Junior English class finalizes original short story project
Over six weeks juniors study The story and Public Speaking. They learn to write comparisons, similes, metaphors, character sketches, and dialog. They develop plot, then create an original short story and present three speeches on a book, information, and entertainment.
Holy Week Services at St Peter's Parish Observed Hour of Adoration
Parishioners are asked to observe an hour of adoration especially on Holy Thursday. Schedule lists Holy Thursday High Mass 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day with Holy Hour at 8:00 p.m. Good Friday devotions 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Congregational prayer and music. Holy Saturday 8:00 a.m. blessing of the new fire Easter Candle and Baptismal Water, 8:45 a.m. High Mass. Easter Sunday 8:39 a.m. High Mass. This is the sole Easter service.
Five teachers elected by school board in 25 years ago notes
The school board elected Miss Hazlett Mrs H Gordon Miss McElroy Miss Vas ley and Miss Smith to fill teaching vacancies. Mr Miller will not return to finish his BA at Cornell. Plans and estimates for a new school building are being prepared for a future vote. John Pringle returned from Des Moines with his wife. Mrs Pringle will be away for a week due to a stenographic job at the legislature special session. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Farms. Anna Larrabee visits Chicago. Carl Halverson and Julia Knutson wed at the bride’s mother Mrs Peter Anderson home. John Erickson of Farmers Savings Bank well at home sick. C A Hoffman advertises Clothcraft suits priced 25 to 35 dollars for men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hazlett
H. Gordon
McElroy
Miss Vasley
Smith
Miller
Cornell
John Pringle
Des Moines
C. A. Hoffman
Clermont Calendar Notes April 18 22 Clubs
Clermont calendar lists meetings from April 18 to 22 including Commercial Club Amyet Aux Wiary Clermont Study Club West Clermont Mission Society W C O business meeting and Grand Mead ow Study Club, with each group scheduled on specific weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Amyet Aux Wiary
Clermont Study Club
West Clermont Mission Society
Grand Meadow Study Club
Clermont voters approve 25 year Interstate franchise
Clermont residents gave a heavy majority vote on Tuesday to grant a 25 year franchise for Interstate Power Company. Of 171 ballots, 156 approved, 14 rejected, and 1 spoiled as the town moves toward a White Way system. completion slated for this year depending on supplies. Local social notes recount birthdays and gatherings among residents and a rural mail carriers meeting at the Lutheran church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Interstate Power Company
Interstate
Easter Sunday Worship at Church of the Savior Claremont
Easter Sunday service at the Church of the Savior Claremont features Holy Communion and a sermon by Rev. Chas. F. Edwards at 3 00 p m. Infant baptism will also be administered by Ches F Edwards, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Savior
Cleremont
Chas. F. Edwards
Ches. F. Edwards
Clermont Methodist Church Service and Society Meeting
Clermont Methodist Church announces a Sunday evening service on May 1. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet May 4 led by Mrs. Gerald Gutcher with Rev. Bruce D. Jones, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gerald Gutcher
Bruce D. Jones
West Clermont Lutheran Church Holy Week Events
The West Clermont and East Clermont churches announce Holy Thursday and Good Friday communion services at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Easter services occur at Highland 7:30 a.m., West Clermont 9:30 a.m., East Clermont 1 a.m. A Luther League breakfast follows at West Clermont and various meetings and hostess duties are listed for April events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
Luther League
Gabriel Blow Your Horn at Clermont High in Spring Show
The senior class of Clermont high school presented the three act comedy Gabriel Blow Your Horn to a fine crowd on Friday evening in April. All senior members were represented in the cast and some acting was really fine. The newly formed girls Viking band played two numbers during intermission Barusha and The Man on the Flying Trapeze and the audience greatly appreciated them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Clermont High School
Girls’ Viking Band
Barusha
Warning to Motorists in Clermont Town Limits
Clermont town council tightens speed laws and will have a state patrolman visit at irregular intervals to enforce speeding and other violations. Drive safely and sanely. By Order of the Town Council. Mayor Will J. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Will J. Nelson
Social Guests And Family Visits Across Iowa Towns
Mr and Mrs Carl Voelz of Luana and Dr and Mrs R V Brandt of Strawberry Point were guests Sunday of the Ralph Schrader family. Luella Miller will return Thursday from Keokuk to spend Easter with her mother Mrs J Miller. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth were weekend guests of Floyda Dummermuth at Cedar Rapids Virginia and John Schrader visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Voelz at Luana Tuesday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs W R Blake expect to return to Clermont today from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Voelz
Luana
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Ralph Schrader
Luella Miller
Keokuk
J. ¥. Miller
Herbert Dummermuth
Floyda Dummermuth
Cedar Rapids
Virginia
John Schrader
W. R. Blake
Clermont
Des Moines
Woodland Club Met At Erhardt Home
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday April 5 at Mrs Sadie Erhardts home The group opened with Abide With Me and a scripture reading The secretarys report was read Fourteen members gave proverbs and a $2000 donation to the cancer fund was decided Jelena Gunderson read For Thee a Prayer Viola Swenson presented Tarry a While and Susanna Larson taught a Frozen Foods lesson Sweet Genevieve was sung A contest led by Eleanor Anderson rewarded Marjorie Amundson and Clara Aanes Visitors included Gladys Johnson Edna Larson Helen Tatro Marjorie Amundson Edwina Malven and Jean and Clarice Aanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Sadie Erhardt
Cancer Fund
Jelena Gunderson
Viola Swenson
Engagement Announcement for Isabelle Wenger and Sheldon Weber
Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger announce the engagement of their daughter Isabelle Marian of Berkeley California to Mr Sheldon Weber also of Berkeley. The marriage will take place on April 23 at Berkeley. Miss Wenger is a Clermont High School and Cook County Hospital Chicago graduate. She has worked as a registered nurse at the Berkeley clinic for four years. Ray Vasby in Baltimore after serving in World War II and reenlisting for three years has returned from Frankfurt Germany where he served two and a half years in the C A Army. Ray and wife and daughter Beverly will reside in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson and family were guests of Mrs Alma Anderson. The Aubrey Guyer and Lawrence West families visited Ole Christianson Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Steffens
Bill
Phil
Hazel Kipp
Fayette
Ray Conner
Bert Henderson
Arizona
Jim Broeker
Lon Shepard
Gerald Gutcher
Duane
Mary Tschantz
Edwin Jacobson
Ossian
Russell Larson
Sylvia
Sandra
Becky
Manchester
Clermont
Josephine Bilden
Elgin
Bilden
Otto Vasby
Lewis Amundson
Delores Benett
Lilian Thompson
Wid
N. H. Nelson
Richland Center
Wis
Harold Walker
McGregor
Harry Amundsen
David Brause
Mary Brause
Hugh Randall
West Union
E. H. Dibble
Allen
Robert Johnson
Norman Reiertson
Waterloo
Alfred Wenger
Isabelle Marian
Berkeley
Calif
Sheldon Weber
Miss Wenger
Clermont High School
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Ray
Baltimore
Frankfurt
Germany
Europe
U.S.A
Beverly
Roy Swenson
Alma Anderson
Aubrey Guyer
Lawrence West
Ole Christianson
Clermont Club Banquet Honors Local B B Teams
The Clermont Community Club will entertain the boys and girls basketball teams at a 7 PM banquet in the Lutheran church parlors on Monday April 18. The Priscilla Working Band will prepare the meal. Tickets cost $1.00 each until capacity is reached. Contact Supt M H Moore before next Saturday morning to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Community Club
Lutheran Church
Priscilla Working Band
Supt. M. H. Moore
Red Cross drive ends. late contributions sought
The Red Cross drive is official ly over, but many have not yet contributed to this worthy cause. If you have forgotten, contributions will still be accepted by the secretary, Mrs. B. Riegel, were guests Sunday in the Herb Malven home at Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Reinertson and family were visitors Sunday afternoon and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otte Vasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
B. Riegel
Geo. Belschner
Herb Malven
Maynard
Selmer Reinertson
Otte Vasby
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Tyesonia Aes
Bakewell Produce
Iowa
Neutronsils, Inc
Hlan
Divison
Cargill, Incerpereter
St. Peter’s
Sengers
Crusaders
Traveler
Buchtel
Ribble
Chencette
Flat Rock
Minnie, Kist
Rose Marie Doyle
Marilyn Olson
Barbara Appelman
Ardes Olson
Minnie Ist
Evelyn Miller
Elsie Marie Jerdée
Lorene Gilbert
Rose Marie Doyie
DeWayne Johnson
James Thornton
Ronald Hoopman
Enterprise
Max Reed
Moncha
Clarence Gruver
Waukon
Laird Cline
Fred Cline
Gruver
George Washburn
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Clifford Bride
Marilyn
Letitia Haas
Sheridan
Ore
Alfred Baechler
Mary Haas
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Fayette County
Clermont Methodist Church
Woodland Club
Erhardt
B. B
Many
J. A. Erickson
Lowe Brothers
PLAX
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
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