Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meet at Church
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday in the church basement. Mayme Burke Alberta Mott Kate Leehy DeFrances Krueger and Larry Horan hosted. Thirty-one members attended with one visitor. Joycelyn Bakewell reported on sympathy cards. A park food stand was planned for Daily Days. A National Catholic Welfare conference letter was read and Rev Fr Cooney announced a NCW meeting in Calmar. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society and
Altar Guild
Mayme Burke
Alberta Mott
Kate Leehy
DeFrances Krueger
Larry Horan
Joycelyn Bakewell
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Fr. Cooney
Calmar
Hiostesses
Attend Class Reunion at Kummeyer Home
A commercial class reunion and picnic dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R Kumme yer at Fairbank on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krueger of Clermont, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sperry, Mr. and Mrs. Billings, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ostrander and Kathryn, Mrs. Wenger and daughters of Clermont, Mr. and Mrs. John Follen of Volga, and Mrs. Aulden Oelberg and daughters of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kummeyer
Fairbank
Edward Krueger
Clermont
Will Sperry
Bill. Billings
Clyde Ostrander
Kathryn
Fayette
Lester Wenger
John Follen
Volga
Aulden Oelberg
West Union
Clermont Social Roundup Sees Visits and a Wedding
Chas Lawston returns from North Dakota to Clermont. Alden and Marguerite Grinna host visitors. Ben Wede family from Alburnette visits. Waterloo guest Joan Marsh stays with Marguerite Sullivan. Mr and Mrs Verni Engle host John and Suzanne Wersinger and others. Arthur Nelson and son attend Mary Ann from Iowa State Teachers College graduation in Cedar Falls and dine with Oscar Virchow. Mary Ann to teach in Oelwein after a week at home. Maynard hosts visitors for Arlene Amundson wedding. Baton Rouge guests join. Louisiane party leaves Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lawston
Clermont
North Dakota
Alden Grinna
Geo. Belschner
Irphy Byrd
Roberta
Elizabeth Brunson
Adrian
Baton Rouge
Herbert Malven
Maynard
Norman Amundson
Cedar Rapids
Belschner
Arlene Amundson
25 Years Ago items Way Back in 1624
Excavation for the basement of the new school building has continued this week and will be pushed to finish. The gym is expected to be ready by year end. Miller's meat market advertises beef roasts at 1 cent per pound and peaches by the bushel at 2.70. Camp Fire girls, chaperoned by Miss Vasby, stay a week at Clear Lake. Cane sugar 100 lbs 7.95, refined sugar 8.50 for 100 lbs at H A Lubke's store. Prairie du Chien women vow never to wear bobbed hair. Hoffman's offers a Clothcraft blue serge suit for 29.50. Weekend swaps at the Double Store include salmon 15c, milk 1c, sardines 25c, soap chips 25c for 2 lbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Meat Market
Vasby
Clear Lake
H. A
Woodland Study Club Meeting Report
The Woodland Study Club met August 8 at Mrs. Frank Leehy’s home. Members shared travel stories, voting to donate to the hospital stand at the Big Four Fair in Postville. Mrs. E H Dibble and Mrs. Wm Hemaseth gave readings, birthdays were celebrated for Mrs. Jack Dibble and Mrs. Roy Swenson, contests led by Sadie Erhardt and Mabel Burrow with prizes to several members, and the session closed with songs and a social lunch hosted by Mrs. Leehy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Frank Leehy
Leehy
Postville
E. H. Dibble
Wm. Hemaseth
Jack Dibble
Roy Swenson
Sadie Erhardt
Mabel Burrow
Frank Hogan
Vernon Anderson
la Venne Swenson
Residents Held Luncheon and Bridge Reminiscence at West Union
Mrs. W. R. Blake attended a Wednesday luncheon and bridge hosted by Mrs. L. L. Carr Mrs. W. H. Burnham and Mrs. E. C. Johnston at West Union. The Gruvers and Gene departed for Pasadena after a week with Mrs. Gruver's mother Mrs. Mary Seatt and kin in town. Russell shared in Kathy Fiskus rescue fund and received engraved certificates for his efforts. Carolyn Hitch of Grundy Center visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yauslin and spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson Jr. Dinner guests at A. Leonard Olson’s included the Reeder family from Brainard the Heins family from Luana the Buege daughters from Harpers Ferry and Ed Heins along with Lee and Neil Harris of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
L. L. Carr
W. H. Burnham
E. C. Johnston
West Union
Russell Gruver
Gene
Pasadena
Calif
Kathy Fiskus
Carolyn Hitch
Grundy
Harvey Heins
Luana
A. Buege
Harpers Ferry
Ed Heins
Lee and
Neil Harris
Waterloo
Amundson Bockoven Nuptials At East Clermont Lutheran
Miss Arlene Amundson married William A. Bockoven in a ceremony at East Clermont Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon Aug 13 at 2 30. Rev A O Nesset officiated using double rings. Bride wore white union gown with lace collar and bouffant skirt. Groom’s party and guests: sister of groom Leland Howland of Milwaukee matron of honor. bridesmaids Ardis Groth Bernice Blockhus Iva Peterson Inez Helgerson. best man Wayne Amundson. ushers Paul Gustafson Leland Howland LaVerne Hillesland Roger Amundson. candle lighters Victor Amundson Robert Bockoven. ring bearer Mark Amundson. Reception followed. Wedding music featured organ by Mrs Robert Gustafson and vocal numbers including Grieg I Love Thee O Perfect Love and The Lord’s Prayer. After two weeks at home in Iowa City where bride teaches, groom to enroll in medical school at University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Arlene Amundson
Martin Amundson
William A. Botkoven
Ruby Bockoven
Cresco
A. O. Nesset
Leland Howland
Milwaukee
Wis
Misses Ardis, Groth
Bernice Blockhus
Elgin
Iva Peterson
Postville
Inez Helgerson
Minneapolis
Wayne Amundson
Paul Gustafson
LaVerne Hillesland
Calmar
Roger Amundson
Victor Amundson
Robert Bockoven
Mark Amundson
Cedar Rapids
Robert Gustafson
Verla Gunderson
Joyce Amundson
Clarence Amundson
Grieg
Helyn Erickson
Lavands Olson
Doris Johnson
Geraldine Olson
Verna Blockhus
Donna Gilbertson
Clermont High School
Luther College
Clermont
Waukoni
Cresco High School
Ventura
Clermont School Opens With Expanded Faculty in 1948-60
Clermont public schools will open Monday August 29 for the 1948 60 year with an expanded faculty of eight elementary teachers and a full time music specialist. New rooms and furniture accompany ongoing improvements as bus routes stay the same and hot lunches will begin later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Public Schools
Ruth Anderson
Waterville
Thelma Lyngans
Clermont
Norma Berentson
West Union
Arvey Berg
Marilyn Norey
Hazelton
Alice Sniffin
Wadena
Lorraine Skinner
Fayette
Andine Vasby
Pauline Boehm
Sumner
Pat Meskel
Bernard Schrader
M. H. Moore
Boehm
Iowa State Teachers College
Notices From Local People At The Park And Homes
Pie pans left at the American Legion lunch stand in the park can be claimed at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gruver of Pasadena, California visit Mrs. Mary Scott and relatives. Mrs. Herbert Nurre of Earlville was guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Scott of Jasper Minnesota and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Scott of Pipestone Minnesota weekend guests of Mrs. Mary Scott. Mr. and Mrs. John Van Buren of Flandreau South Dakota and Ronnie visited Mrs. Van Buren’s mother Mrs. Inga Anderson, and also visited Eugene Waters and Jim Taylor homes. Mrs. Olina Helgerson, Inez, and others from Minneapolis spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fred Cline
Russell Gruver
Pasadena
Calif
Mr. and
Mire
Gerhard Halverson
Lutheran Church announces August services and classes
Nesset pastor leads Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 East Clermont 11 Master Jordahl conducts Highland 9 30 Elgin 11. East Clermont choir meets Thursdays 8 p m. West Clermont junior choir 7 p m Thursday Aug 25. Organization meetings for new confirmand classes Saturday Aug 27 West Clermont 10 p m Elgin 2 p m. 13 year olds in 1949 should enroll. see pastor for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Jordahl
Highland
Elgin
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Evening Service Notice
Clermont Methodist Church announces services this Sunday at 7 30 PM led by Rev Bruce D Jones minister at the church sanctuary attendees welcome to attend the service confirmed by church leadership and timing is as announced by the pastor or church office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Auxiliary Holds Session At Clermont Unit Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Mary Olson's home with Mrs. Margaret Anderson assisting. New officers led by president Mrs. Ruth Nelson discussed a county Legion picnic on August 21 at Waucoma, while the Clermont unit received a superior rating with 170 credit points. Elsie Jerdee reported on Girls' State and activities, with talks on parliamentary procedure and civic themes. Camp Fire girls earned 93.38 dollars from an ice cream sandwich stand at Dairy Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Olson
Margaret Anderson
Ruth Nelson
Legion and Auxiliary
Waucoma
Blanche Dummermuth
Clermont
Elsie 'M
Jerdee
Henely
America
United States
Hawkeye Girls
Elsie
Nationalist
Theo Loftsgard
Camp Fire Guardian
Blockhus
Surprise Birthday Party for Alvin Amundson Wednesday
A surprise party was held Wednesday evening for Alvin Amundson in his honor. Attending were Rev. James Amundson of Staples Minn, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stone and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Amundson and Mrs. Leslie Ellingson and Dennis of Decorah, and Mrs. Alvin Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Amundson
James Amundson
Staples, Minn
Walter Stone
Lester Amundson
Leslie Ellingson
Dennis
Decorah
Local families share visits and travel plans across Iowa
Rev and Mrs Pete Smith and family of Marshalltown entertain Mrs Lena Borchert of Muscatine and Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger. Others include Helena and Joan Gerner visiting Ced ar Rapids. Several couples, including Larry Bakewell and Vina Gress, spend a weekend with relatives. Mrs Arthur Nelson returns from Osage and Walter Nurre family visits Earlville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Smith
Marshalltown
Lena Borchert
Muscatine
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Smith
Krueger
Borchart
Harvey Jarme
West
Fort Dodge
Nebraska
Colorado
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
West Union
Claude Gress
Arthur Nelson
Osage
Walter Nurre
iMary Lou
Barbara Ann
Earlville
John Sampson Ore
Clermont Dairy Days 1949 Successful Free Attractions
The Clermont Dairy Days festival drew record crowds over two days with a Friday high school alumni banquet, a Saturday boxing carnival, and speeches by Jack Shelley and Kenneth Thatcher. The Conservation exhibit, local bands, and numerous free acts drew large crowds, marking the event as a historic success for Northeast Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont High School
Deak Williams
State Fair Managers' Association
Jack Shelley
General MacArthur
Japan
Missouri
J Jack
Bud Schrader
Slugger Farrell
Elkader
Arthur Brayton
Des Moines
Kenneth Thatcher
Iowa Farm Bureau
Thatcher
Conservation Commission
Iowa
M. H. Moore
Ford Garage
Clermont Dairy Days
Irene Peterson Spends Two Weeks With Family Abroad
Irene Peterson RN of Chicago is on a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Ole C Peterson and other relatives. Louis Schrader recently graduated from Upper Iowa Fayette and will coach Slater high school this fall. Dr and Mrs R V Brandt Strawberry Point and Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson Manchester were supper guests of Lucian Applerman and wife. Also visiting were Mrs Henry Whitford Tad and Don Volga Mr and Mrs Wm Kneeland and Mr and Mrs Bernard Waters Postville Bertha Hartman Detroit Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Peterson
R. N
Chicago
Ole C. Peterson
Louis Schrader
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Slater High School
R .V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Lucian Appellman
Henry Whitford
Tad
Don
Volga
Wm. Kneeland
Bernard Waters
Postville
Bertha Hartman
Detroit
Mich
Louie Olson
J.’G
Clermont Junior Study Club Meeting Highlights
The Clermont Junior Study club met Wednesday at Barbara Palmer's home with Joyceelyn Bakewell assisting. Eight members answered roll call with an Indian Custom. one guest attended. The membership committee reported and a discussion followed. Helen Kittelson presented a forty minute paper on Indian Arts and Crafts. The meeting adjourned and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Junior Study Club
Barbara Palmer
Joyceelyn Bakewell
Helen Kittelson
Praises Dairy Days Dear Mrs Engle
A letter from H G Hayes of northeast Iowa compliments the Elgin Clermont Dairy Days and Clermont community. He compares it to county fairs and centennials, praising the event as a strong good will trade get er and noting past attendance and friendships formed. The letter mentions Grace Swenson of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Engle
Clermont
Iowa
Engle
Elgin-Clermont
Buchanan
Hayes
Grace Swenson
H. G. Hayes
Clermont Clover Clovers Plan Aug Meeting and Local Day
The Clermont Clover Clovers held a regular meeting at Shirley Brandt's home on Tuesday Aug 2 with 13 members and two visitors. Local Achievement Day is set for Aug 19 at Peggy Kerr's home. The program covered cabbage cooking, crisp salad vegetables, salad greens, canning tomatoes, tomato juice, and a hot water bath canning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Shirley ‘Brandt
Peggy Kerr
Marilyn Follett
LaVonne Swenson
Shirley Brandt
Ilo Mae Meyer
Jerry Kerr
Joan Swenson
Norma Brandt
Clermont News Briefs Highlight Local Notices
Lorene Gilbert arrives from China Lake to visit brother Norman Gilbert and family. Melons sold at Joe Malone's Standard Station in Clermont. Sorghum Mill moves to a new location in northeast Clermont five blocks east of the lumber yard. Amvet Auxiliary to meet and picnic Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Clermont city park at two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Gilbert
China Lake
Calif
Norman Gilbert
Stepp
Joe Malone
Standard
Clermont
Sle
Amvet
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John Deere Parts
John Deere
Olson & Olson
John
Jowa
Enterprise
Palacere
Lowe Brothers
Huxon Dt
Greer Home Beauty
Burgess - Dagstad Eqsaher
Clermiale
Ota
Amundson—Bockoven
Reuben Svendsen
Verni Engle
Mr. Svendsen
Ed Dahms
New
Albin
Ed Roth
Monona
Viking
M. H. Moore Hom
Erat Ingles
Jacquelyn Baidwell
WM. A. Bockoven
Edgewood Downs
Meere
Len Olson
J. Looney L
Olson M. Olson
K. Looney
Monroe Shipton Cline
Edgewood
Mueller
Barger
Jones
Kruger
Beatty
Thurn
Cline
Aanes
Glass
Balf Beatty
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
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