New Juvenile and Adult Books Added to Clermont Library
The Clermont Public Library has added twelve juvenile titles and eighteen adult fiction works to its shelves. Notable juvenile selections include Abe Lincoln's Other Mother and Rasberry Patch, while adult fiction features The Virginian, Wuthering Heights, and Windswept among others.
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Clermont Public Library
Abe Lincoln
Bernadine Bailey
Casey Jo
Walt Disney
Dumbo
Timothy
Disney
The
Saturdays
Elizabeth Enright
Edward Eggelston
Maida's
Inez Hayes Irwin
Maida’s
Edna Graft Dethl
Cornelia Meigs
Wodaworth
Paull
Mary R. Rhinehert
Baldwin
Curwood
James Adams
Christmas Eve Union Church Program at 7 30 p m
The Union Church Sunday school Christmas program will be held Christmas Eve December 24 at 7 30 pm. Everyone is invited to sing carols and gifts will be distributed afterward. The church opens Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 for gift drop off without membership needed. The program features Joy to the World readings recitations songs and the Legend of the Christmas Rose among other items performed by Congregation and named participants.
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Union Sunday School
Bess
Tschantz
Douglas Appelman
Gladys Graham
Linda Lou
Greenley
Barbara Appelman
David Gutcher
Donald Richardson
Hark
The
Herald Angels
Dolly
Beverly Grossman
Jacqueline White
Donald Guteher
Lois Vauslin
David Appelman O
Bethlehem
Congregation Reading
Lolita Blake
John Deere Day At Opera House A Success
Richard Olson hosted his annual John Deere Day at the opera house on December 11 for customers. Sponsored by the John Deere Co and Mr Olson, the event drew a sizable crowd with informative and comic reels and included a farmers only lunch and ticket demand.
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John Deere
Opera House
Richard Olson
John Deere Company
Olson
Clermont Masons Elect Tonight Amid Meeting Conflicts
The Clermont Masons will hold their annual election tonight December 18. The Northeast Iowa Fellowship meeting at Postville also falls on the date, but the Clermont lodge cannot cancel or postpone its election due to Grand Lodge rules requiring December regular meetings. This is not the first time fellowship dates clash with lodge schedules.
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Clermont Masons
Iowa
Postville
Clermont Lodge
Grand Lodge
Christmas Service at Church of the Savior in Clermont
A Christmas service will be held Sunday morning December 28 at 11 o clock at the Church of the Savior Clermont with holy communion and a sermon by Rev. Chas F Edwards Decorah A cordial welcome to ath Chas FP Edwards Minister Anna Mary Crane is on duty at the drug store again after several days illness
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Church of the Savior
Clermont
Chas. F. Edwards
Decorah
Ath Chas
Edwards
Anna Mary Crane
Legion Auxiliary December meeting notes and 1942 program
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. E. L. Crowe's home with hostess help from Mrs. Verni Engle. Reports noted one dollar sent to Knoxville for the Christmas gift shop and favors sent to Knoxville for the Thanksgiving table. The group heard the president's wartime speech, and reading of "We Will Never Forget." A yearlong program calendar for 1942 was announced listing monthly chairmen and dates.
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American Legion Auxiliary
E. L. Crowe
Verni Engle
Knoxville
I. C. Jerdee
Martin Nelson
W. T. Vinton
Luther League to Present Play The Chimes
The Junior Luther League of West Clermont Lutheran church will present the play The Chimes at the West church on Tuesday evening December 23 starting at 8 o clock. Admission is free with a free will offering accepted. Cast includes Mrs Brown Lois Schweiner Miss Lucy Belva Miller Peter Lavern Stumme Mrs Levekin Patricia Anderson Rev Levekin Clarence Amundson Little Brother Clarence Sampson Veryle Paulson Martha Doris Gilbert Paul Allen Olson Little Jane Delores Olson Blind Joe me Ray Vasby Begger Woman Arlene Johnson Sexton Marvin Larson Smith Girls Loyce Erickson Helen Abel Ladies of Parish Margaret Martin Lewis Olson Lorraine Osmundson Doris Sampson A skit The Story of Silent Night Holy Night will also be performed with Reader Augusta Miller Repair Man Norman Gilbert Father Mohr Clarence Amundson Franz Grub jer Ray Vusby.
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Junior Luther League of the
West Clermont
Clarence Amundson
Clarence Sampson
Veryle Paulson
Martha Doris Gilbert Paul
Allen Olson
Jane Delores Olson
Joe
Ray Vasby
Augusta Miller
Norman Gilbert
Father Mohr
Franz Grubjer
Ray Vusby
Clermont Calendar December events at local groups
Clermont notices list December meetings and events for W C O FL business group Clermont lodge ALF and A M Friday 19 West Clermont Mission Society Saturday Santa Claus community tree event at 7 00 p m Tuesday 23 Luther League play Wednesday 24 Union Sunday school program Thursday 25 Lutheran church program
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W.C. O. FL
Clermont Lodge
ALF. & A.M
West Clermont Mission Society
Santa Claus
Union
Lutheran Church
Christmas Seals Sale Urges Tuberculosis Fight
The notice stresses TB in the armed forces and urges purchase of Christmas Seals. It notes 95 percent of proceeds stay in the state for local use while five percent funds nationwide work, aiming to keep TB out of the army and navy and provide treatment for those rejected.
Bridge Club Luncheon Hosts High Score Holder and Guests
Mrs. R V Brandt hosted the Contract Bridge club Tuesday at a one o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Arthur Mortis held the high score. Supper guests Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vauslin and Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Row land, and Oliver, with Chas. Doty hosting in Highland. Margaret Hogg Alma Smith and Mrs. T C Ressler spent Saturday at Town City. Andine Yasby and Nor ene Boley accompanied them to Cedar Rapids for the day.
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Red Cross
R. V. Brandt
Contract Bridge Club
Arthur Mortis
Harry Vauslin
Gladys
Ezra Rowland
Oliver
Chas. Doty
Highland
Margaret Hogg
Alma Smith
T. C. Ressler
Town City
Andine Yasby
Norene Boley
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt asks Congress to declare war on Japan
In a tense packed House, President Roosevelt warned that our people territory and interests are in grave danger and urged a declaration of war against Japan. Later that week Congress declared war on Germany and Italy.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Germany
Italy
Santa to Treat at Clermont Free Saturday
Santa Claus will visit Clermont Saturday afternoon December 20 at 3:00 PM. He will first stop at the community Christmas tree to give a treat to every child. The Clermont Commercial Club sponsors the event with the Clermont merchants and Business and Professional Women’s Club arranging the distribution.
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Jolly Oid St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Enterprise
Clermont
Santa
Clermont Commercial Club
Vesper Service at Union Church in December
A Christmas vesper service will be held at Union Sunday school on Sunday afternoon December 2, starting at 3 o'clock. Sponsored by the Clermont Study Club, the program includes organ prelude, Adeste Fideles, scripture, folk songs, choir pieces, and hymns led by Rev J C Warton Rev BE Ramsey and Rev F Leo O Connell.
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Union
Clermont Study Club
Anna Larrabee
J. C. Warton
BE. E. Ramsey
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
Jesus
Little Town of
F. Leo O'Connell
Dinner Honoring Private Irvin Olson
A dinner was hosted at the Joseph Olson home on Sunday to honor son Irvin Olson who will depart for Springfield Massachusetts for Army Air Corps duty. Attending were numerous local relatives and friends, including the Kittlesons, Helgersons, Olson and Samp son families, and others.
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Irvin Olson
Joseph Olson
Irvin
Springfield
Mass
Army Air Corps
Enoch Mark
Thelma
Jim Olson
Harry Helgerson
Austen Helgerson
Dorothy
David
Henry Kittleson
Clifford Kittleson
E. O. Lien
Clarice
Orlando Kittleson
Mary Ann
Doris Sampson
Thomas Olson
Andrew Watrud
Groundwork for Clermont Bridge About Completed
Work on Clermonts concrete arch bridge progresses with about 35 workers. The arch is poured in five sections from ends to middle, with steam heating for three days after each pour. Expected completion Friday if weather stays favorable. roadway elevation will require new paving and sidewalks at both approaches.
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Clermont
Entertains Confirmation Class at Christmas Oyster Supper
Mrs Elvira Johnson hosted a Christmas party for her confirmation class and families at her home Friday evening. Rev E E Ramsey attended with Mrs Ramsey and other guests. Tables for twenty two were decorated, with an oyster supper, fruit salad cake and coffee followed by a program and grab bag.
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Elvira Johnson
E. E. Ramsey
Ramsey
Harold Meisner
Elva
Mav Lerch
Union Church Guild Christmas Meeting Recap
The Union Church Guild gathered last Wednesday at Mrs. W R Blake’s home. A Christmas Carol Silent Night was sung and the Lord’s Prayer recited as Mrs. Lucian Appelman led a Christmas lesson and a group discussion. Members voted to make mince meat at Mrs. Appelman’s home for sale to benefit the church. Refreshments followed. Carol Ressler and friends visited over the weekend.
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Union Church Guild
W. R. Blake
Lucian Appelman
Union Church
B P Club Holds Final 1941 Meeting At Postville
The Business and Professional Women's club held its last 1941 gathering Monday evening at Mrs. Ed ward Kozelka's Postville home. Gift exchange and bridge saw high prize go to Mrs. Norman Amundson with Mrs. Andine Vasby second. Thirteen guests attended and a 1941 42 program was announced with monthly hostesses listed.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Postville
Edward Kozelka
Albert Lubke
Richard Olson
Vera Longwell
Norman Amundson
Andine Vasby
Mesdames Glen Olson
Elmer Sanders
Louis Schutte
Wayne Abel
Bertha Frisbie
H. E. Rooker
T. C. Ressler
Merle Moen
John Shipton
E. L. Crowe
J. A. Erickson
Verla Gunderson
Palma Gilbertson
Celiy Morf
Beulah Kozelka
Susie Lubke
Evelyn
4 H Club Meeting at Clermont Clover Clovers
4-H club meeting Saturday afternoon December 13 at the Nesbits with Genevieve Ann Nesbit Meta Jane Masters HDA Fayette county. Seventeen members two leaders attended. Rolls responded What I Want for Christmas. Program plans discussed gifts carols games grab bag and refreshments. Next meeting will be at Lorraine and Betty Follett. Agnes Paulson visited Eliza Nelson in Oelwein. Local visitors at Herbert Martins from West Union. Oyster supper planned by East Clermont Lutheran Church on December 28 at 5 p m. Echo advertisement noted.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Genevieve
Ann Nesbit
Meta Jane Masters
HDA
Fayette County
Lorraine
Betty Follett
Agnes Paulson
Oelwein
Eliza Nelson
Joe Huntzinger
Harold
West Union
Herbert Martin
East Clermont
Birthday Parties Honor Elsie Marie Jerdee on 9th Birthday
Mrs. I. C. Jerdee entertained fifteen guests Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock for her daughter Elsie Marie s ninth birthday. Games and gifts followed by lunch decorated in Christmas colors. Guests included Barbara Appelman Joan Gerner Evelyn Miller Marilyn Follett Mary Tschantz Lorraine Kittleson Lorene Gilbert and others. Lorene Gilbert later celebrated her eighth birthday with a group of friends at her home.
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I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
David and
Andrew Ramsey
Donna Johnson
Carol Ressler
Elsie Jerdee
Betty and
Margaret Gilbert
Judy Paulson
Lorene
Christmas Services and Events at Luther Church
The Singing Church hosts Advent and Christmas rites including Epistle and Gospel readings on Sunday. Communion in West and English services in East at specified times. Luther League Christmas party, play, and Christmas Eve and Day services planned at East and West locations. Pastor Rev. J. Ramsey notes peaceful, Spirit filled gatherings. visitors noted at Brainard.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther League
East Church
West Luther League
West Clement
West
Mr. J. Ramsey
Adlerika Remark From Iowa Druggist Ad Displays
An old ad copy praises Adlerika for gas bloat sour stomach and constipation relief. The message claims daily use and urges readers to get Adlerika today, attributed to L M Crowe, Druggist of Clermont Iowa.
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G. D.calif
L. M. Crowe
Clermont
Iowa
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Union Church Program
Legion Auxiliary Program
Les bin
Bob Hackett
U. S. Navy
Waterloo
Des Moines
Lois Olson
Nels Gilbert
Doris
Arlene
Dehwe
Cornelius Olson
Wm. B. Miller
Louis Amundson
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Clermont Bridge
Helen Halverson
Janet Olson
Fayette
Jesse Olson and Son
Harry Stillman
Brainard
Macka
TownGrier
FEMSE
Clermont Farmers’ Com, Co
Rye Nvokus Ar
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
Schori & Kuster Lumber Company
Elgin, Iowa
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