Auxiliary Met Tuesday Eve In Clermont Community
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs And C with Mrs Teypctansolaeiatt reporting Christmas gifts shoes and clothing for a World War I child under care of the unit. Three pounds of home made candy went to Knoxville for the Christmas party and a box of material supported emergency life raft kits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Teypctansolaeiatt
George
Knoxville
Andine Vasby
Clermont
Children to Have Christmas Treats on Friday Afternoon
Chairman Dugstad announced in the Enterprise that Christmas treats will be distributed to all children Friday at 2 30 p m at the town phone office. If Santa cannot attend, children will still receive the treats, courtesy of local businesspeople and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugstad
Enterprise
Seek Your Cooperation in Remitting Christmas Seals
Your chairman requests cooperation from those who have not yet paid or returned Christmas seals. The sale closes on Christmas Day with reminder cards sent that day. Every penny saved on postage funds tuberculosis fight. Clermont sales are ahead of last year. Help keep the high average by giving all you can. all but a small percent of receipts support health and TB prevention among Tow a citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
T. B
Towa
Christmas Program at Lutheran Church
West Clermont Lutheran Sunday school presents The Light of the World on December 23 at 8 pm. The program features students, choirs, readers, solos, and nativity scenes with pieces including Come Hither Ye Faithful O Come Immanuel It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Away in a Manger Holy Night Silent Night and Benediction, led by Rev A O Nesset with participants from Grade 5 to Primary 2 and multiple soloists and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School
A. O. Nesset
David
Micah
Isaiah
John the Baptist
Immanuel
Delores
Anderson
Norena Amundson
Arlene Gilbert
Lois Olso
Penna Johnson
Wendell
Loftsgard
Marilyn Stoll
Little Town of Bethlehem
Mary Ann Nelson
Elsie Nesset
Olson Hosts Farm Show At Opera House
Richard L. Olson drew a crowd Monday afternoon for a farm machinery show at the opera house. John Deere representatives displayed several Sims illustrating manufacture and operation, with Olson hosting these winter shows since starting his business and earning appreciation from patrons and other operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Olson
Opera House
John Deere Manufacturing Company
Olson
Gospel Meetings End at Garnaville Opera House
L. H. Brandt of Garnaville informed the Enterprise that gospel meetings at the opera house will close as of Wednesday evening, December 22. The meetings have continued since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Brandt
Garnaville
The
Enterprise
Opera House
Mr and Mrs Wm R Bhi and Lolita Supper Guests
Mr and Mrs William R Bhi and Lolita were supper guests in the T C Ressler home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Bhi
Lolita
T.c Ressler
Christmas Program at Union Sunday School
The Union Sunday School invites all to join the Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 7 20 PM with carols readings and a gift distribution to follow. The church opens Friday afternoon 2 to 4 for bringing gifts. The program features Joy to the World readings Christmas Prayer Christmas Bells A Christmas Carol Bejection A Little Baby Spirit of Long Sunbeams piano solo and other selections by Sunbeams and children’s classes.
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Pine Union Sunday
Respoire
Clarice Dugstad
Betty Yauslin
David Gutcher
Roger Kist
Lois Vaustin
Linda
Sunbeams
Riverside club Christmas party at Mary Tatro home
Riverside Social club members and families held a Christmas party Sunday evening at Mrs. Mary Tatro's home with a chicken supper. Adults and children shared grab bags and spent the rest of the evening playing cards and visiting. attendees included Harlan Stee family Ellen Marie, Louie Anderson family, Otto Larson family, Howard Boyle, Louis Olson Curtis, Gilbert Anderson daughters, Martin Anderson Chrystal, Roy Tatro Lois Schweinefus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Mary ‘Tatro
Pfc
Harlan Stee
Ellen Marie
Louie Anderson
Otto Larson
Howard Boyle
Louis A. Olson
Curtis
Gilbert O. Anderson
Martin Anderson
Chrystal
Roy Tatro
Lois Schweinefus
Death of George W. Tatro in Queens Village
George W. Tatro died quietly on December 13 after long ill health. Born April 21, 1864 near Clermont, he was the eldest son of Sanford and Sophia Tatro. He leaves widow Laura, son Clinton, two grandchildren, sisters Stella Veit of Mitchell SD and Gertrude Stoehr of Chicago, and brother Ernest Tatro of Clermont. the family resided at Queens Village, Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Tatro
Clermont
Sanford and
Sophia Tatro
Hiswidow
Laura
Clinton
Queens Village
Long Island
Stella Veit
Mitchell
Gertrude Stoehr
Chicago
Ernest Tatro
Holiday Visitors and Family Farewell Scenes Reported
In a small town notice, Willie Gress, a husband and father, is mentioned in a misread line as passing away and being recalled in a blurred tribute. Clara Gress and children are named. W. R. Blake of Des Moines visited for holidays and planned to return after New Year’s. Mrs. Ed Barnes visited her sister near Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Gress
Clara Gress
Ae W. R. Blake
Des Moines
Capitol City
Ed Barnes
Joseph Evans
Postville
Grand Meadow Club Met at Helgerson Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Austen Helgerson’s home on Tuesday December 14 with eleven members and one visitor Mrs. Joe Olson present. Vice president Mrs. E Lyngaas led the meeting as songs and readings followed, including Dorothy Helgerson reciting The Christ Child and Ronald Lyngsas performing his Christmas piece. Christmas packages were exchanged and contest winners were Mrs Emma Gunderson and Mrs Merrill Gunderson. Lunch was served with help from Mrs G Halverson, Mrs Emma Gunderson and Mrs Merrill Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Austen Helgerson
G. Frieden
E. Lyngaas
Dorothy Helgerson
Child
Ronald Lyngsas
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meets at Kerr Home
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club met at the Kerr home on Saturday December 18 with fourteen members two visitors and two leaders present. Betty Follett led the meeting which opened with Silent Night Holy Night. Members named their favorite Christmas carol. The group approved paying the bill for new phonograph records and planned an all day meeting January 15 with Ruth Turner. Meat cutting and canning demos were scheduled and meal planning was studied. Games followed the business session and refreshments were served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H
Kerr
Betty Follett
Rail Éall
Ruth Turner
Mission Society Officers Elected at West Clermont LutherAn church
The annual meeting on Dec 15 elected officers to another term. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read along with cradle rolls chairmans update. 41 Christmas boxes were sent to enlisted boys, 15 overseas and 26 at home, with devotional readings and musical numbers featured by Mrs Russell Larson and others.
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Mission Society of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
Harry Stolle
Dan Koster
Tom Hanson
Oscar Larson
Burnell Larson
Cornel Arifinson
Peter Lofte
Walter Durscher
Wm. A. ‘Nelson
Cradle Rods
Russell Larson
Johnson
Land
I. Dee
J/4B Shipton
Louis Schweinerus
Reading
Cradle Missions
Alaska
Ida ‘Olson
Jesus
Annabelle
Loftsgard
Ed C. Olson
Claude Gress
Willis Gress
Clermont Commercial Club Meeting Discusses School Revision
The Clermont Commercial Club met at the Corner Cupboard Monday evening for dinner and then went to town hall for the business meeting. B. & Moyle of West Union spoke on proposed revisions to the school district. the club also discussed road problems and arranged distribution of Christmas treats.
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Clermont Commercial
Town Hall
B. & Moyle
West Union
Engagement of MaryAnn Johnson to Robert Muench in Clermont
Mr and Mrs Geo Johnson of New Hampton announce the engagement of their daughter MaryAnn to Robert Muench son of Mr and Mrs Roy Muench of Ionia The wedding is planned for February Mary Ann is a third and fourth grade teacher in Clermont and this is her second year there Also Lolita Blake of Perry and Lucille Lubke of Oelwein are home for holidays Esther Nesset and Lorraine Osterhus students at Luther College Decorah are home for the holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Johnson
New Hampton
MaryAnn
Esther Nesset
Lorraine Osterhus
Luther College
Decorah
Clermont High English Teacher Ruth Nesset Profile
A Clermont high school portrait highlights English teacher Ruth Nesset. The writeup describes her height 5 feet 4 inches, weight 107 pounds, loves ice and roller skating, reading, picnics, swimming, and music. Her favorite color is blue and favorite food hamburger, praising her popularity among students.
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Clermont High
Ruth Nesset
Senior boy Allen Johnson profile description
The senior boy stands 5 feet 3 inches, has brown hair and blue eyes. His favorite subject is history and his preferred food is pix. He enjoys riding a bicycle, reading, and going to the movies. He likes winter sports and swimming. He aims to join the Wavy as soon as possible.
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Wavy
Allen Johnson
Christmas Services At Clermont Parish Towns
The Clermont Lutheran Parish lists Christmas programs and festival services. Pastor A. O. Nesset notes a Thursday Dec 23 event in West Clermont at 8 p.m. Christmas Day services are 9:30 a.m. at West Clermont and 11 a.m. at East Clermont with a tree festival at East Clermont at 8 p.m. Sunday Dec 26 features a festival service and children’s program at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Secial
East Clermont
Dinner Guests From Oskaloosa Visit Len Simck Home
Mr and Mrs Dave Smith and Janet and Junior of Oskaloosa were dinner guests in the Len Simck home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Russell Larson and daughters and Mrs John Larson were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Ida Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Smith
Janet
Junior
Oskaloosa
Len Simck
Russell Larson
John Larson
Ida Olson
Local Real Estate Transfers Reported for Clermont West Union
Local transfers include J A Erickson and wife to Melvin Nutting WD for 125 dollars, Lots 4 5 and 6 H 9 Clermont. Leona E Cowles to Alfred J Olsen and wife WD for 1000 dollars, Lots 1 and 8 B 73 Thompson's Add Clermont. Hazel O'Brien to Ly Carr and wife WD for 1 dollar, L 4 B 2 Union Add West Union.
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W. J. Rogers’ Abstract
J. A. Erickson
Melvin Nutting
Clermont
Leona E. Cowles
Alfred J. Olsen
Thompson’s
Hazel O’brien
Ly Carr
Union
West Union
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Iowa
Rural‘Club
George Tatro
Grand Meadow Club
Helgerson
Kerr Home
Mission Society
Ristmas
Santa
Santa Claus
Burgess
Clermont School News
Willet
Nesset
Miss Garretson
Lois
Teen
Dolly
Helem
Sally
Carol
William
Carryville
Allen
Peggy
Gladys
Minerva
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Hazel Olson
Sioux City
Harris Olson
Gary Lee
Attica
Kansas
Carol Lee
Gilbert Hanson
Verni Brandt
Mollie
Mark
Near Gunder
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