Priscilla Working Band Elects New Officers
The Priscilla Working Band held a meeting with hymn 127, roll call, and reports. Officers elected include President Mottie, Herbert Martin. 1st Vice President Nels Gilbert. 2nd Vice President Harvey Anderson. Secretary Alma Anderson. Treasurer Mrs. Harvey Anderson. The program featured readings and hymns, with devotion led by Rev Nesset. The Clermont Commercial Club stag party was postponed to January 10 at the opera house with tickets on sale.
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Priscilla
Eaten Ae 8
Sae Ostesgés
Ay ‘Ara
Elmer Blockhus
Wm. Schweinefus
Bertha Frisbie
Herbert Martini
Aulden Cornish
Harry, Amundson
Nela Gilbert
Flower Fund
Herbert Martin
Nels Gilbert
Harvey Anderson
Alma Anderson
Nesset
Martin Anderson
Christ
Patricia Anderson
Clermont Commercial Club
Opera House
Miller Undergoes Major Operation at University Hospital
J F Miller went to University Hospital Iowa City a week ago Wednesday and underwent a major operation on Monday. Latest reports say he is progressing nicely. Miller of Buffalo Center is with him. Albert Simerson of Van Hook ND spent Tue Wed in Henry Olson home. Mrs Bertina Burnas called on Mrs Lloyd Aanes Sunday. Mrs Gerald Lestina of McGregor visited with her mother Mrs Helen Osmundson and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Meckelson of Decorah visited with Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson Thu and Fri.
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John F. Miller
University Hospital
Iowa City
St Rts
University
Albert Simerson
van Hook
N. D
Henry O. Olson
Bertina Burnas
Lloyd Aanes
Gerald Lestina
McGregor
Helen Osmundson
Arthur Meckelson
Decorah
Hans J. Larson
J. P. Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Marion Shea
Herman Griebenow
Leo
Richard Griebenow
Odwain
Frank Stones
Catherine Horan
Waterloo
Raymond Paulson
Richard Horan
Otto Krueger
Ruth
Carl Hackmann
Elgin
Clarence Kohls
JoAnne
Volga
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Louis Schulte
Postville
Fred Ernst
Clermont High Students Enter Declamatory Contests
Clermont school will send students to county, district, and state declamatory contests with entries in humorous readings, dramatic, and oratory. Seniors Hel en Abel Margaret Becker Doris Gilbert Gladys Johnson Arthel Meyer Carol Miller Willet Miller Delores Olson Florentine Westpfahl lead the declamatory team. contests begin Feb 19 and run through March 24 with a state event at Atlantic HPAL 17.
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Clermont High
Independence
West Union
Clermont School
Low State Speech Association
HPAL
Atlantic
Helen Abel
Margaret Becker
Doris Gilbert
Gladys Johnson
Arthel Meyer
Carol Miller
Willet Miller
Delores Olson
Florentine Westpfahl
Lois Olson
Betty Gilbert
Delorese Schupanitz
Glenice Hangartner
Dean Kittelson
Quinton Olson
Lorraine Westpfahl
DeAlia Buraas
Herbert Kaufmann
Marion Probert
Elsie Nesset
Mary Ann Nelson
Wayne Amundson
Gladys Yaustin
All School Party and Play Set at Local High School
The junior class will sponsor an all school party on Thursday evening December 21 at the high school with a Christmas theme for amusements decorations and refreshments. The annual junior class play Almost Summer a comedy by Christopher Sergel centers on Paul Jones and his schemes to boost his grade average to graduate in the upper third and win a lakeside summer with Jane. Production is set for the evening of January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitiimad Pty B School
Juniorielaéé
Christopher Sergel
Paul Jones
Jane
Lakes
King Kramer
Paul
T. B
Bethlehem
Dicken
Clermont Teams Show Promising 1944-45 Start
The Clermont squads post a strong start with undefeated girls and disciplined, hard fought games. Boys trail with three losses but compete well. Upcoming schedule includes games against Stanley Arlington Ossian Postville Monona Elgin Catmar and Stanley again as winter tests begin.
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Clermont
Elgin
Amet
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Andrew Anderson
LaGenevieve Anderson hosted a surprise birthday gathering Monday afternoon for her mother Mrs. Andrew Anderson on the farm east of town. Neighbors attended and a delicious lunch was served. gifts were exchanged amid a warm, social atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGenevieve Anderson
Lata
Andrew Anderson
Christmas Party Recapped by Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Sunday parish Christmas party attended despite bad weather with pot luck supper. Readings and songs included White Christmas O Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue and Jingle. Congregation held a short meeting planning church clean up and decorations for the season.
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The
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Delores Schupanitz
Helen Gerner
Sharon Vinton
Jerry Havelock
Leo Riegel
Joan Gerner
Cathryn Crowe
Helen Havelock
Bisige Cpres
Vite
Christmas Program Brings All Grades Together at High School Gym
Elementary and high school students prepare a Christmas program for December 21 at 2 p m in the gym. Classes showcase poems, posters, readings from Dickens, and original works while joining in War Bond efforts. The program includes a parade of songs and a play by upper grades.
Moores Entertain School Faculty Dinner and Parish Meetings
Moores entertained the school faculty at a 6:30 dinner Saturday at their home with bridge, Elaine Dimo winning high and June Rooker low. Congregations of Clermont Lutheran held annual meetings noting repairs in East Clermont and Highland and planned work for 1945. Various local residents attended events, weddings, or visited relatives, including trips to Decorah for Handel Messiah and a wedding at McGregor.
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Sipt
M. H. Moore
Elaine Dimo
June Rooker
Ar Jéfe Amundson
Ivadell Carpenter
Elaine Demo
Andine Vasbey
Mary Huddleston
Mary Gould
Elmer Stickfort
Clermont
Luther College
Coii
Decorah
Elaine Osterhus
Esther Nessett
Oliver Larson
Frome
Lavern
Verla Gunderson
Bernice Oldag
Postville
Betty Eichendorf
Edwin van der Wall
W. T. Eichendorf
Cedar Rapids
Walter Vinton
Sharon
Andrew Barnes
Cresco
Vesper Service At Union Sunday School Draws Large Crowd
A long standing annual Vesper service will be held Sunday at 3 pm in the Union Sunday school. Anna Larrabee will play the pipe organ, with Rev J C Warton delivering the invocation and Rev A O Nesset and Rev Robert Cooney giving readings. The program features familiar Christmas carols sung by the mixed chorus directed by Mrs Moore, concluding with benediction.
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Pipe-Ongan
Union Sunday
Anna Larrabee
J. C. Warton
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
A. O. Nesset
Moore
Robert Cooney
Clermont Parish Christmas and choir notices
Clermont Lutheran parish announces services with Pastor Nesset on Sunday December 17 at 11 a.m. East Clermont hosts Tutnor League Christmas party and Sunday school practice at 1 p.m. Thursday December 14 features junior choir at 7 p.m. and girls chorus at 8 p.m with a plan to form a mixed chorus. Saturday December 16 the confirmands meet at the usual time. Adult Bible class resumes Mondays at 8 p.m. Luther an Brotherhood Christmas party Tuesday December 19 at 8 p.m. Ladies Night. Rev. V. A. Fiskenbeck speaks. Mission Society gathering Wednesday December 20 at 2:15 p.m. Junior Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation program. Also listed are local social notes about Rawleigh sales, and visits from J. P. Sullivan and others.
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West Church
Lutheran Brotherhood
East Church
V. A. Fiskenbeck
Mission Society
Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation
No. 24 Dairy Herd Improvement Assn Report Highlights
November report shows 23 herds tested with 458 cows, 318 in milk, 138 dry. Averages include dry cows at 506 pounds milk and 20.4 pounds fat. Local high producers listed: Arthur Schmelzer, Edwin Shensvold, Irving Deering, Carl Lueder, Jerry Spencer, Leo Wendland supervising.
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Jerry Spencer
Clermont
R. G
Carl Lueder
Fayette
G. G
H.N. Turner
Postville
Arthur Schmelzer
Edwin Shensvold
Jersey
Irving Deering
Holstein
Guernsey
Clermeant
Leo F. Wendland
Clermont Christmas Tree Event With Santa Visit
Clermont residents will gather around the community Christmas tree as Santa plans a stop at 3:00 PM on Saturday December 16. Children are invited to meet him and receive treats during the holiday event.
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Clermont
Santa
Study Club to Entertain After Vesper Service
Clerjmont Study Club members will host a buffet lunch at Mrs. J B Shipton home for guests including Anna Larrabee Rev J C Warton Rev A O Nesset Rev Robert Cooney Mr and Mrs M H Moore Mr and Mrs Elmer Stickford and the members' husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerjmont Study Club
Wll
J. B. Shipton
Anna, Larrabee
J. C. Warton
A. O. Nesset
Robert,Cooney
M. Hy Moore
Elmer Stickford
Local social notes from Postville and nearby towns
Lawrence Bray of Postville and Lawrence Dundee of Lake Geneva Wisconsin were dinner guests Tuesday in the Phil Steffens home. Mr and Mrs Russell Grover of Fayette were dinner guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Lena Simek. Mrs Mary Scott returned home with them and will spend the winter months there. The Archie Rolfs family moved Dec 8 from Wenatchee to Tacoma Washington where they've located on route 2 box 675.
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Lawrence Bray
Postville
Lawrence Dundee
Lake Geneva
Wis
Phil Steffens
Russell Grover
Fayette
Lena Simek
Mary Scott
Archie Rolfs
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Washington
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Zonolite
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
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Lows
Margaret Martin
DeAlty Buraas
Florentine
Carmen Loftsgard
Hazel Entwistle
Ruth’ Anderson
Norma Schave
Neva Durscher
Marilyn Nelson
Betty Burger
Irene Wede
Eileen Wede
Norene Amundson
Gerald, Kittelson
Marjorie Westpfahl
Basketball Review
Bill Bonthron
Glenn Cunningham
Bill
Japan
Wm. Moyle
C. A. Palmer
Clarence Grover
Waukon
B. O. Henderson
John Jones
Lou Jones
Ole'c. Peterson
Andrew Kloster
Ossian
Clarence Johnson
Christmag Prossim
Toby
L. H. Appelman
Franz Appelman
Clarence Jellings
Lois Schweinefus
Henry Schweinefus
A. m. East Clermont
Tutnor League
Rawleigh
Fayette County
Rawleigh's
Freeport
Les Hartmann
Iowa Cornhuskers
Rowe
Dairy Herd Improvement Assn. Report
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