Local Man Re elected Secretary Treasurer
At the Iowa Creamery Operators association annual meeting in Decorah on Wednesday evening November 30 Nels Larson of Decorah was re elected president of section 1 Gordon Junker of Clermont was re elected secretary treasurer Elliott Nelson former vice president was also re elected to the same office During the banquet program these three officers were named as high men of the district for the last twelve months in judging of butter at educational contests Larson was 1 66 points under the official judges average Junker 2 41 points under and Nelson 3 points under Mrs Gordon Junker placed second as woman judge of butter with first going to Mrs Lews Lehman of Elgin Mrs Nels Larson of Decorah and Mrs V Schultz of McGregor tied for third
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Creamery Operators’ Association
Decorah
Nels Larson
Gordon Junker
Clermont
Elliott Nelson
Larson
Junker
Nelson
Lews Lehman
Elgin
V. Schultz
McGregor
Donald Gutcher
Howard Stumme
Arthur Wea
Barbara Appelman
Marilyn Follett
Lorene Gilbert
Norman Sampson
Delores Wede
Santa Claus
Collene Kiple
Maynard
Back Flynn
Betty Gilbert
Doris Gilbert
Gladys Johnson
Betty Ann Lofstuen
Arthel Meyer
Willet Miller
William Nelson
Clarence Sampson
Phyllis Schweinerus
Minerva Thorson
Lorraine Osmundson
L. H. Appelman
Gladys Barnes
Duane Hackett
David Hackmann
Martin Nelson Sunday
Louis Halverson
Donna Loftsgard
LeAnne Osmundson
Doris Sampson
Irvin Scheel
Vernon Wede
Iris Harris
Orville Gilbert
Postville Hospital
Glen- Gee Hangartner
Patricia Anderson
Lilian Halverson
Helen Halverson
Lorraine Follett
Blanche Johnson
Georgana Loftsgard
Belva Miller
Ina Moen
Barnabetta Olson
Lois Schweinerus
Clarence Amundson
Dean Harris
Leon Loftsgard
Leonard Lofstuen
Eugene Thorson
Clermont School News Declamatory contest winners listed
Local readers learn results from Clermont preliminary state declamatory contest. Chrystal Miller led Humorous reading "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" Louis Schrader was second with "Radio Horror" in Oratorical, Harry Carter won Oratorical with "Aristocracy of the Unfit." Ednah Mae Kamm placed first in dramatic "No. 6" and Bessie Grimm was second in humorous "At the Employment Agency."
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Clermont
Chrystal Miller
Louis Schrader
Harry Carter
West Union
Ednah Mae Kamm
Bessie Grimm
Elgin
Decorah
Rosary Society Hosts Meeting at Mrs Burke’s Home
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild gathered at Mrs Dan Burkes home with Margaret Clarke and Mrs Wm Bena assisting. Fr F Lea OConnell spoke on the Nazi question as twenty members and one visitor attended. A study club committee was appointed for the new year’s first meeting Jan 4 at the rectory. A pot luck luncheon and officer election are planned for the next Rosary Society gathering at the rectory.
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Dan Burke
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Margaret Clarke
Wm. Bena
F. Lea O'Connell
Rosary Society
Private sale of household goods by William Calahan
William Calahan announces private sale of his household goods at his residence starting today Thursday. Prices described as reasonable. Owner: William Calahan.
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William Calahan
Mrs Horan to Hold Farm Closing Out Sale
Mrs. Catherine Horan schedules a closing out sale at her farm five miles north of Clermont for Tuesday December 20. Auctioneers Thompson and Waters and the Clermont Farmers' Savings Bank will clerk the sale. Bills are being printed and posted this weekend with complete listings to appear in the Enterprise next week.
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Catherine Horan
Clermont
Thompson & Waters
Farmers’ Savings Bank ,of
Enterprise
California Forest Fire Exacts Harsh Toll Near Topanga
Louis Amundson of Beverly Hills writes home describing the western coastal blaze that scorched Topanga region and the Pacific shore, forcing firefighting drafts, daytime smoke, drifting debris, and flood risks if rains return while he works at the Atlantic Club House for social leaders.
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Louis Amundson
Beverly Hills
Calif
Topanga
Pacific
Amundson
California
Atlantic Club House
Injured Mechanic Struck by Car At Ford Garage
Ford Hackett a mechanic at the Ford garage was struck by a car while crossing the street on Saturday while heading home for supper. He sustained a cut on the left arm requiring six stitches and sprains to the right hand and wrist with numerous scratches and bruises.
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Ford Hackett
Ford Garage
Clermont Study Club Met Tuesday
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. J. E. White's home Tuesday afternoon. They will sponsor a Vesper service on Sunday December 18, appointed a committee to arrange it. Members discussed reading The Life of Clarence Darrow and clippings noted local sports and social events in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
J. E. White
Dan Burke
L. H. Appelman
Martin Nelson
E. L. Crowe
Clarence Darrow
Livestock shipments resume after 13 day strike ends
In Chicago a 13 day strike by the Livestock handlers Union No 567 CIO ended as peace terms were agreed with the Union Stockyards and Transit Co. Trucks brought cattle back to the Union Stockyards Sunday night and the first shipments entered the yards with pens being filled once more.
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Chicago
Union
Livestock Andlers Union No
The
CIO
Union Stockyards and Transit Co
Singing Church Advent Schedule and New Members
The West Clermont Lutheran congregation lists Advent services at West and Highland churches with adult confirmation at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m on Sunday December 11. Christmas tree program rehearsals at East and West churches December 10. Highland annual meeting Monday at 10 a m. mid week services Fridays 8 p m. West Clermont reports over forty new members via transfer and confirmation with a welcome feature at the annual meeting. Rev E E Ramsey, Pastor.
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West Church
East Church
Westchurch
Highland Church
West Clermont
E. E. Ramsey
Silver Wedding Honors Mr and Mrs Nelson at Home
A silver wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Nelson was hosted at their home with a pink and silver two course dinner for twelve. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Ramsey, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Aanes, and many relatives and friends. A varied afternoon program featured nostalgia of twenty five years ago, readings by Bessie Anderson and Andrae Tatro, and songs by Lorraine Kittleson and Rev. Ramsey. The event concluded with a gift presentation. advertising notes it as an investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Nelson
Chris Anderson
Ramsey
A.M. Aanes
K. FE
Mark
Jorgan Show
Nels Iverson
Almer Anderson
Vinah Nelson
Carlyle Anderson
Bessie Anderson
Andrae Tatro
Lorraine Kittleson
Nelson
Enock Mark
Thelma
Abel Mark
Melvin Olson
Reuben Mark
Henry Mark
Avis Lou and
Dorland
Kenneth Mork
Joann
Imholdt
K. E. Mork
Dan Kloster
Donald
Emma Gunderson
Beulah
A. M. Ames
Red Wing
Minn
Joseph
Ficelia
Wesley
Marian
Canoe
Austen Helgerson
Irene
Arthur Helgerson
Martin Amundson
Harry Helgerson
Clifford Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Clarence
Swen Swenson
Carmen Swenson
Lloyd Aanes
E. E. Ramsey
Mary Tatro
Roy and
Andrae
Fred Talley
Douglas and Plesant
Waterloo
Clarence Tatro
Eldora Loftsgard
Orvin Thompson
Irene Halverson
John Deere Day At Clermont Hall Sponsored Event
John Deere Day at Clermont Hall featured free educational and entertaining movies, followed by a noon lunch. Local dealer Richard L. Olson organized the event. Community members attended as part of a regional gathering while residents noted visitors from Pocahontas and Laurens.
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John Deere
Johnson's Hall
Clermont
Richard L. Olson
Farm Bureau Meeting At Clermont Township Home
A large Clermont township group gathered at Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson home for a farm bureau meeting and social hour. County agent Paul McElroy showed farm movie reels and spoke on The Farm Outlook for 1938. The program included readings by Henry Follett Lois Tindell Lorraine Follett piano and accordion solos, with refreshments served afterward.
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Clermont Township
Roy Swenson
Farm Bureau
Paul McElroy
Henry Follett
Lavan Swenson
Lois Tindell
Otto Brandt
Lorraine
Betty Follett
Lubeh
Mrs Crowe Hosts Ladies' Aid Society Meeting
The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. E. L. Crowe's home on Wednesday November 30 with assistances from Mrs. H. E. Landsgard and Mrs. Lew. Seventeen members and four guests attended. Mrs. L. H. Appelman played two piano solos, while Mrs. J. F. Cooley gave a paper on the South Sea Islands and Mrs. H. B. Greaney read two Stevenson poems My Shadow and Lamplighter. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
E. L. Crowe
H. E. Landsgard
Lewdones
L. H. Appelman
J. F. Cooley
South Sea Islands
H. B. Greaney
Robert Louis Stevenson
Clermont Calendar December 8 Thursday events and visits
December calendar lists W. C. O. F social meeting on the 8th, basketball games on the 9th and 13th, Legion Auxiliaries and Legion meetings, Study Club, Union Church Guild Priscilla Working Band on the 14th, W. C. C. F business meeting on the 15th, A F and A M lodge, and a basketball doubleheader for boys and girls on the 16th. Mr and Mrs M A Thompson and son visited Mt Vernon over the weekend with Mrs Thompson's folks.
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Socijl
Egin Boys
West Union
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Meeting
Union Church Guild
Priscilla
F&a. M. Lodge
Arlington
M. A. Thompson and Son
Former Resident Lydia Kelly of Clermont Dies in Wisconsin
Funeral services were held Thursday at Sinsinawa Wisconsin for Cor Sister Lydia formerly Agnes Kelly of Clermont. Attendees from Cedar Rapids included John William Anna Kelly Margaret Elizab eth and Ed Quinn Wm Weda Mae Carlin Margaret Clarke Mrs Dan Burke Margaret Sheehy and Marie Schissel. Fr F Leo O Connell accompanied the group as far as Rearlville where he visited his brother Pat O Connell.
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Sinsinawa
Wis
Cor
Lydia
Agnes Kelly
Clermont
John
William
Anna Kelly
Margaret
Elizabeth
Ed Quinn
Weda
Mae Carlin
Margaret Clarke
Dan Burke
Margaret Sheehy
Marie Schissel
Cedar Rapids
F. Leo O'Connell
Rearlville
Pat O'Connell
Essays to be Heard Over WIIO in Prevention Contest
Warry Carles of West Union among nine high school students chosen to read essays on tuberculosis prevention. More than three thousand entries entered the contest. Listen on station WITO Des Moines Saturday Dec 10 and Dec 17 for a program highlighting how the penny Christmas seal funds educate youth about preventing this dread disease.
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Warry Carles
West Union
Suffers Knee Injury in Buzz-Saw Mishap
William Burrow, sr, a farmer two miles north of Clermont on highway 148, lost the knee cap of his left leg in a Friday accident at the Burrow Bros. farm west of town while helping his brothers saw wood. He was taken to a doctor then home, with expected severe pain.
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Bernice Olson
Richard Banning
Max Snyder
H. A. Lubke
James Brorby
Norene Boley
Len Simek
Lois Brandt
Chrystal Miller
Margaret Moen
Clermont
Hawkeye
F. P. Stones
Oelwein
Mae Paulson
West Union
Thomas Wetherbee
William Burrow
Richard Griebenow
Burrow
Roy Halverson
Franklin Olson
Highway
Burrow Bros
Cline's Service Station Offers Tire Repairs in Clermont
West Union reports Will Calahan, a business caller, notes the seasonal wear on tires. Wire Changing is described as unpleasant, prompting promotion of tire repair and change services by Cline's Service Station in Clermont.
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Will Calahan
West Union
Cline
Clermont
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Claire Trevor
Dr. Clitterhouse
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Gloria Stuart
Colin Tapley, Jayne Regan In
Ring Crosby
Fred MacMurray
Wallace Beery
Mickey Rooney
Lutheran Church
Harold Landsgard
W. B. Miller
Vernon Meyer
Levi Sheldahl
Nels Gilbert
Theodore Kijosa
J. K. Osmundson
Peter Erickson
Lansing
Ed Barnes
Martin Anderson
Helen Osmundson
W. J. Rafferty
Pocahontas
Frank Shaw
Lars Sampson
Johnson
Selmer Sampson
Osage
L. L. Carr
Lavanda Carr
Stanley
Hazelton
R. V. Brandt
Elgin Ladies Aid Society
Martin Harris
Castalia
Sam Harris
Elmer Harris
Postville
Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs. Crowe
Central States
Power
Ight Corp
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