Clermont Social Roundup Notes Visits and Reunions
Clermont residents hosted and visited across a weekend with many family and friends. Guests included Howard Larson and family from La Crosse, Klarina region acquaintances, and pairs such as Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bush, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Combs. Handel Messiah event at Carnell College noted.
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Brady Paulson
B. Riege
Harry Vauslin
Harold Bennett
Glen Boyer
Howard Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Kathinka Larson
Wm. B. Miller
Miller
Eroma Olson
Leonard Larson
Ossian
Ed Burt
Clifford Olson
Joe Olson
George Frieden
Diane
Donna
Clara Helgerson
Harvey Buddenburg
Postville
Joseph L. Larson
Clermont
Carnell College
Mt. Vernon
Jack Bush
Coon Rapids
Lubke
Clermont School News Sophomore English Isle of Silence
Clermont High reports in school news covers an Isle of Silence writing task in English class and history reports prepared for later booklets. Forensics features fifteen students in humorous division. three top honors selected by percentage were Harlan Schultz Norma Schweinert Merilee Entwisle with promising prospects for the year.
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Forensics
Norma Schweinerus
Carla Matt
Harlan Schultz
Sheryl Peterson
Higbys
Marilee Entwisle
Norma Schweinerys
Merilee Entwisle
Eighth Grade Hosts Joint Gym Party With Sack Lunches
Eighth grade joined seventh grade for a gym party on Saturday December 5. Sponsors Mr Daniels and Mrs Putz supervised. Freshman News notes studying verbs in English and planning lessons in home economics science and algebra.
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Daniels
Putz
Waucoma Split Wins as Clermont Edges Boys in Tight Finish
On December 4 Waucoma beat Clermont 69 53 in the girls game after a 38 23 halftime lead. Karen Jacobson scored 32 for Clermont while Schmitz had 26 for Waucoma. The boys game stayed close with Clermont winning 55 53 behind Kittleson 17 and Balk 13. Sixth grade notes cover art projects and class activities, with a TB program planned for December 18 and a report on arithmetic median scores.
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Waucoma
Clermont
Schmitz
Karen Jacobson
Kittleson
Balk
Wancoma
Fourth Grade Christmas Play and Classroom Preparations
Fourth graders performed Uncle Sam's Christmas Party for the PTA on December 9, joined by fifth graders. The season brings Christmas decorations and thoughts of American privileges. The fourth grade anticipates the class tree next week and mothers’ gifts receive attention. The fifth grade describes a festive room with poinsettias, wreaths, a stable scene, and a lighted angel. They enjoy peer read alouds and plan a Thursday creative story period. Students ask many questions in the stamp the experts box, including who invented television and who named the president’s home.
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PTA
America
White House
Not what we give but share a gift of letters
A Stamford Connecticut family recounts how seven year old Ann and nine year old Craig Carpenter chose to give weekly letters to their grandmother as a Christmas gift. Their mom notes the lesson in unselfish giving, since Grandma has arthritis and may not write back. The children’s letters reveal daily life and true sharing.
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Ann
Craig Carpenter
Stamford
Conn
Craig
Grandma
Erwin L. Carpenter
Combs
Grandma Carpenter
Town Society for Mental Health column note
The column is sponsored by the Town Society for Mental Health and promotes community awareness and support. It highlights local initiatives, resources, and events aimed at improving mental well being.
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The
Town Society For Mental Health
Christmas cookies mark Larry Ishman birthday event
Larry Ishman hosted a grade to celebrate his birthday with Christmas cookies last Monday. The text notes discussion of alfalfa and clover as substitutes for red clover in 1954 seedings. Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service data show red clover seed production down 20 percent from last year and 16 percent below the 10 year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Ishman
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Towa
This I Believe: Ordway Tead Sets His Creed
Dr Ordway Tead longtime chairman of New York Citys board of higher education shares his personal creed in This I Believe series presented by Edward R Murrow. The column outlines belief as a guiding word and reflects Teads thoughtful approach to life.
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Ordway Tead
New York City
Board of Higher Education
Edward R. Murrow
WMT
Belief and Faith in a Creative Power and Moral Order
A compact reflection on belief versus knowledge, asserting belief in a Creative Power guiding life, a moral order giving dignity and purpose, and human reason, love, and responsibility as central to spiritual maturity. It notes sin, redemption, and internal self-corrective will, rooted in Hebrew Christian tradition and Godly destiny.
Cold Damp Weather Aids Sheep Mise
Cold damp conditions boost mite activity linked to sheep rabies in the outbreak note. The report warns herds may suffer as temperatures fall and humidity rises, urging vigilance for signs and livestock health monitoring.
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