Farewell Party for Mrs Roger Henderson
Friends gathered at Mrs Louie Olsons home for a potluck farewell honoring Mrs Roger Henderson who departs for Seattle Washington. She received a gift with a card bearing names and special notes. attendees included Mrs Henderson Thelma Henderson Joyce Appelman Bess Blake Mildred Moore Wilma Lorber Edith Accole Edith Larson Lorraine Crowe LaNora Halvorson LaNora Shipton Grace Simek Eleanor Pringle Beulah Lubke Frances Cline Hazel Jerdee Jean Reed Lydia Stumme Ruth Olson and Adine Vasby Ruth Starkey attended the courtesy event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Olson
Roger “Henderson
Seattle
Wash
Rosary Society Meeting at St Peter's Guild
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Monday afternoon December 8 at Mae Mary Paulson's home with Mrs Alber ta Matt assisting. Seventeen members attended and welcomed new member Loretta Schultz. A card from W M T acknowledged our Friendship Train contribution. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild Gnet
Mae Mary ‘Paulson
Gar
Alberta Matt
St. Luke's Gospel
Loretta Schultz
FES
Colin
Clermont Triumphs Over Waucoma In Dual Meet
Clermont defeats Waucoma 23 to 12 with Gil Kittélson and Gabriel leading scoring for the boys. In the girls game Clermont wins 41 to 29 with Lorraine Kittelson scoring 24 and Lawrence tallying 13 for Waucoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Kittélson Ee Polite
Clermont
Gabriel
Waucoma
Lorraine Kittelson
Lawrence
School Announces Date Change for Christmas Program
Clermont grade school pupils will present their Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:04 Instead of Dec. 18 as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Grade School
Clermont High Cheerleaders Lead Game Crowds
Seven girls reported for cheer practice at Clermont High. By popular vote four leaders were chosen Elsie Marie Jerdee Lorane Gilbert Evelyn Miller Marilyn Follett Donna Johnson La Vonne Swenson Barbara Appelman. Clermonts Defeats Randalia for Second Time Girls 35 24 with 14 by Tschantz and Kittleson. Boys 28 4 28 led by Loftsgard 24. Junior rings arrive unexpectedly. Vesper Service Dec 21 at High School gym with Christmas Cantata. Lunch menus list daily meals. Senior Girl of the Week Marjorie Westpfahl 17 born June 1 blue eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Marie Jerdee
Lorane
Gilbert
Evelyn Miller
Marilyn, Follett
Donna Johnson
la Vonne Swenson
Barbara Appelman
M. Follett
Johngoxi
L. ‘Swenson
B. ‘Appelman
Clermont High
Clermonts
Randalia
Clermont
Tschantzl
Kittleson
V. Loftsgard
Women's’ Study Club of
M. H. Moore
Robert Cooney
C. F. Edwards
Bruce Jones
A. O. Nesset
Christ Is Born
Clokey
Marge
Marjorie Westpfahl
Margie
Chicago
Clermont Dairy Days Set for August 14 15 1948
Clermont Dairy Days the big annual free event in northeast lowe will be held on Saturday and Sunday August 14 and 15 1948 due to calendar rules. The celebration will follow the Delaware Clayton and Fayette county fairs and align with nearby fairs at Manchester Elkader and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lowe
Delaware
Clayton
Fayette County
Manchester
Elkader
Weat Union
Sewing Society Holds Meeting at Church Parlor
The East Clermont Sewing Society met at the church parlors on Thursday December 4 with hostesses Mesdames Ernest Holt Donald Larson Ames Olson John Sampson and Orville Berg. Officers elected for the year include President George Frieden Vice President Ames Olson Secretary Ernest Holt Treasurer Helmer Lyngaas Librarian Harry Helgerson Memorial fund Myrtle Peterson. The session opened with a hymn and devotion from Acts 28 led by Rev Nesset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
George Frieden
Ames Olson
Ernest Holt
Helmer Lyngaas
Myrtle Peterson
Harry Helgerson
Henry Peterson
Clarence Peterson
Sven ‘Blockhus
Shower Honoring Miss Irene Erickson at Iverson Home
Miss Irene Erickson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Nels Iverson and Mrs. Harold Landsgard Saturday afternoon at Iverson's home. Attending were Mesdames J. A. Erickson, Arthur Olson, Austen Helgerson, Joe Olson, Ruth Starkey, Emma Gunderson, Bertina Buraas, Henry Olson, Henry Amundson, Richard Olson, Elmer Olson, Emma Olson, Hans J. Larson, Floyd Bergeson, A. O. Nesset and Misses Andine Vasby and Marie Lasien. Gifts were sent by Mrs. Henry Jacobson, Mrs. Leonard Olson, and Mrs. Charles Lamston. A lunch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Iverson
Harold Landsgard
Irene Erickson
Mesdames J. A. Erickson
Arthur Olson
Austen Helgerson
Joe Olson
Ruth Starkey
Emma Gunderson
Bertina Buraas
Henry Olson
Henry Amundson
Richard Olson
Elmer Olson
Emma Olson
Hans J. Larson
Floyd Bergeson
A. O. Nesset
Odako Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas Carols and Gifts
The Odako Camp Fire Girls met December 8 at leader Mrs. Laird Cline's home. They sewed a doll wardrobe for less fortunate children. Next meeting will be at Kay Accola’s home December 20 with caroling, a Council Fire, a Christmas party, and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Laird Cline
Amvet Auxiliary Cookies and Holiday Hospital Visit
Members are asked to bring two dozen cookies arranged in boxes of twelve each to the December 16 meeting at Mrs Harriet Dugstad's home. The cookies will be packed into two large boxes for delivery to the Knoxville hospital lawn and the Muscatine orphans home. Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger were dinner guests Sunday at the Edward Krueger residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Ithe
Harriet Dugstad
Knoxville
Muscatine
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Kenton Krueger
Kurtis
John Kelly
Carlins and
Quinns
Bridget Fitzpatrick
John Finnigan
St. Francis de Sales Church
Ossian
de Sales Cemetery
Miss Fitzpatrick
Lyle Krueger
Towa City
University Hospital
Former Clermont Publisher Loomis Dies in La Grange
Will W. Loomis, 65, longtime publisher based in La Grange Illinois, died Monday night at Union Station Chicago of a heart attack after decades in suburban journalism. He led multiple papers, once ran 26 titles, later down to four, and served as president of both the National Editorial Association and the Illinois Press Association. Survived by sister Metta Loomis and four children. his wife had predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will W. Loomis
la Grange
Illinois
Union Station
Chicago
Mr. Loomis
A. H. Loomis
Clermont
University of Town
Enterprise
Boone
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Bert Westpfahl
A surprise birthday party was held at Mrs. Bert Westpfahl s home on Sunday evening with friends dropping in. Prizes in euchre went to Woodrow Hyde Mrs Larry Horan Albert Westpfahl and Mrs George W Larson. A midnight picnic supper followed. Local guests included multiple families from nearby towns with visitors from California and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Westpfahl
Woodrow Hyde
Larry Horan
Albert Westpfahl
George W. Larson
Harvey Jarms
Millard Sampson
Daryl
Fremont Sullivan
Marguerite
Lavern /Hyde
Mike Moritz
Gee
Vo Larson
Harold Moritz
Westpfahl
Albert Simerson
van Hook
N. C
Arthur Olson
California
John Jungblut
Riverside
Julia Jahren
Emory Nelson
Oceana
Grace Mosby
San Francisco
Harold Gress
Waterloo
Vino! Gress
Eugene
Claude
Clermont City Council Proceedings December 1 1947
The Clermont Iowa council meeting on December 1 1947, led by Mayor Will J Nelson, approved last meeting minutes and listed bills paid. Birgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Interstate Power Co and local workers received payments. A cigarette permit was granted to Clermont Cafe. Several residents moved or visited nearby towns, with social notes on guests and local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Jtews
Will J. Nelson
Olson
Riegel
Tatro
Larson
Stee
Burgess-Dugstad Lhr, Co
Burgess- -Dugstad Lhr, Co
Interstate Power Co
E. L. Crowe
John Barnhouse
Clermont Fire Dept
Geo. Durscher
Dale Upham
Clermont Cemetery
Clermont Library Assn
Henry Anderson
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont Cafe
Clermont Luther League and parish events schedule
A parish note lists services at East Clermont Luther League with 11 p.m. and 8 p.m. choir events, a December 11 music festival at Luther College, junior and girls choirs, a December 16 West Clermont Sunday school teachers training closing meeting, Pekish Brotherhood at West Clermont, and a December 17 West Clermont Mission Society gathering. Hostesses include Ruth Olson and A. O. Nesset among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
East Clermont
Luther
League Highland
Luther College
West Clermont
Pekish Brotherhood
West Clermont Mission Society
Ruth Olson
Nesset
Henry Olson
Henry Bear
Clarence Bear
Elmer Osmundson
Agnes Wede
Albert Schaye
Agnes Bilden
Arthur Amundson
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Evening Service
The Clermont Methodist Church invites worshipers to a single service Sunday at 7:30 p m led by Rev Bruce D Jones pastor The month features only this one service with no other events announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Free Show Saturday for Clermont Kids
Children from Clermont and nearby areas are invited to a free Saturday program at the Ford garage showroom at 2:00 PM. The Clermont Community Club sponsors Santa Claus movies and novelty features with free treats for all attendees. Santa Claus is expected to visit Clermont on the following Saturday afternoon December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ford Garage
Clermont Community Club
Santa Claus
North Pole
Clermont Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Meetings
Monday features Commercial Club while Tuesday lists Clermont Study Club and Auxiliary of Amvets. Wednesday brings West Clermont Mission Society and WW C O F business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Clermont
Amvets
West Clermont Mission Society
Card of Appreciation for Fire Loss Helpers and Local Events
Expression of thanks to Clermont and Postville fire departments Priscilla Working Band Mission Societies and local businesses for help after a Thanksgiving night fire. Notices invite Clermont friends to the grand opening of a Clover Farm Store on Dec 13 with free coffee and a noon radio program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Postville
Priscilla
Businness Men
Elgin
Salvation Army
A. D
Aénie
Alphie Reierson
Floyd C. Thompson
Martin Nelson
Lance VY. Candee
Clarence Johnson
Raymond Erhardt
Dee
Orah
Harry Gunderson
Lyle Gunderson
Rochester
Minn
Priscilla Working Band Elects New Officers
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday December 3 with hostesses Mesdames Schweinerus Blockhus Erhardt Schara and Johnson. Devotions by Rev A Q Nesser and a secretary’s report were read and approved. New officers elected for the year: President Clarence Johnson vice president Millard Nelson acting vice president J C Jerdee secretary Berentson treasurer Louise Bilden. Mrs Theo Loftsgard thanked the society and welcomed the new president. Carmen Swenson led the program with hymn reading and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Wm. Schweinerus
Elmer Blockhus
Raymond Erhardt
Roy Schara
Clarence Johnson
Rey. A. Q. Nesser
Pres
Millard Nelson
Act
J. C. Jerdee
Berentson
Louise Bilden
Theo. Loftsgard
Society
Carmen Swenson
Swenson
John A Olson Died Tuesday Morning at Clermont Home
John A Olson died Tuesday morning at 3 30 o clock at his daughter Mrs John A Larson s home in Clermont where he had lived the past weeks. He was 62 in December born 1885 and survived by his widow and daughter Edna. Funeral services will be Saturday at 130 pm at Burnham funeral home and 2 pm at the Presbyterian Church West Union with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Olson
John A. Larson
Clermont
Andrew Olson
West Union
Edna
John Larson
Burnham Funeral Home
Presbyterian Church
Clermont Chapter 525 elects officers for new year
At the regular C. E. S meeting on December 2 Clermont Chapter No. 525 elected officers for the ensuing year. Names include Lorraine Krueger as Worthy Matron Mildred Moore as Associate Matron Walter Follett as Worthy Patron Will J. Nelson as Associate Patron Ruth Olson as Secretary Caroline Follett as Treasurer Frances Cline as Conductress Edith Accola as Associate Conductress. Installation will be January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lorraine Krueger
Asso
Mildred Moore
Walter Follett
Will J. Nelson
Ruth Olson
Caroline Follett
Frances Cline
Edith Accola
Roger Henderson
W. C. Follett
Patton
Seattle
Wash
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Rosary Society
Sewing Society
Miss Erickson
Jpuaic
Ilinois
Council Proceedings
Gordon J. Hoopman
Frank Fay
Hoopman
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Edmund Dugstad
Cresco
Henry ©. Olson
N. D
Jimmy Helgerson
Leonard Olson
Julia Landsgard
Gloria
Arthur Nelson
Arthur, Jr
Thee
Loftsgard
Orval Nauerban
Carl Westpfahl
Oelwein
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Clermont Kids
Harold Rooker
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Rooker
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