Fremont Sullivan Sale Set for February 11
Fremont Sullivan plans a closing out sale on February 11 after deciding to quit farming. Auctioneers Thompson & Schatz will handle the sale with Farmers Savings Bank acting as clerk. The inventory includes 19 Ayrshire and Guernsey cattle, 9 milk cows, Hampshire hogs, hay, grain, pullets, and farm machinery as advertised in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Gullivan
Glen Kirkestue
Echo
Sullivan
Guernsey
Hampshire
Thompson & Schatz
Farmers Savings Bank
The
Hospitals Report on Local Patients and Visits
Mrs Hans Larson returned from Postville and stays as a house guest with the M C Larson family. She visited Iowa City for a final checkup and hopes to discard crutches, after breaking her hip last July 4. Harley Evenson sustained a compound leg fracture and was moved from Postville to University Hospital for treatment. Mrs Carl Westpfahl underwent major surgery at St Josephs Hospital in New Hampton and is progressing satisfactorily. Several local families hosted guests, including the Vauslin, Rowland, Pringle, Martin, Nesvick, Ander son, Nelson, and Skelton households, with Chicago visitors arriving to farm the Evenson estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Larson
Postville
M. C. Larson
Iowa City
Harley Evenson
Inga Evenson
Postville Hospital
University Hospital
Carl Westpfahl
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Walter Martin
Oelwein
Blanche Nesvick
West Union
Alma Anderson
William Nelson, Jr
Nancy
Harry Vauslin
Carrie Carpenter
Fred Bigler
Ezra Rowland
Len Simek
Arnold Stumme
Clifton Pringle
Bob VonStein
Herb Martin
Bob Skelton
Chicago
Evenson
Clermont Boys Lose to Maynard in Semi Final Playoff
Clermont dropped a 51 to 40 semifinal game at Fayette high gym as Maynard led from the start. Dale Schultz scored 14 for Clermont while Roquet had 24 for Maynard. Maynard held a 25 to 18 halftime edge. Clermont claimed third place by beating Randalia 54 to 50 in a tight consolation game. Bill Swenson led Clermont with 16 points. Randalia’s Wilbur scored 21. Clermont girls fell 58 to 29 to Waterville in the sectional second round, with fouls and late miscues hurting their comeback. Judy Swenson posted 13 for Clermont, Kraft 31 for Waterville. A total of 52 fouls were called, 32 on Clermont. The county declam contest was held in Clermont with Hawk Eye, Fayette, Clermont, Maynard, Stanley and Randalia. Mrs. Bodensteiner judged. preliminary state event slated in Clermont Feb 11 at 7:30. Gordon Larson, Bill Swenson and Lew Barnhouse discussed Our National Debt in Decorah on Jan 29. Sophomore notes mention immigration chapter, home economics projects, trig, poetry, shorthand struggles, and moral essays. Sociology class screened “The Feeling of Rejection” and “The Vicious Circle.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Clermont
Maynard
Fayette High School
Dale Schultz
Clermont
Roquet
Clermont ‘Boys
Randalia
Bill Swenson
Wilbur
Waterville
Judy Swenson
Kraft
Clermoni
Hawkeye
Fayette
Stanley
L. J.’ ‘Bodensteiner
Gordon Larson
Lew Barnhouse
Decorah
Kindergarten Readiness Echoes in Spring Reading
A child arrives with a book and asks what it says signaling readiness to read. The piece notes progress as the room embraces spring and education steps forward. Continued to Page 6.
Clermont Town Ladies Aid Meeting Recap
The Clermont Town Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Len Simek's home with hostess help from Mrs. Clifton Pringle and Mrs. Louise Miller. Mrs. Will Starkey led as president. Reports were read including secretary treasurer and library updates. A fuel bill and program booklet costs were approved. Ten cent per member donation to the March of Dimes was collected. The club will skip Palimpset magazine this year. Campfire girls will assist at the library in February for rank credits. Mrs. Emil Schneider presented a journalism program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Town
Will Starkey
Will J. Nelson
Treasury
Palimpset
Emil Schneider
Troop 51 Awards At West Clermont Lutheran Church
Troop 51 held a Friday February 1 picnic supper at West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors attended by about 300. The program included What a Scout is, First Aid Demonstration, Knot Tying Contest won by Dennis Muchow, Head Bandages by Larry Bergeron and Dennis Muchow, and attendance awards for David Gutcher Leo Riegel Robert Johnson Howard Kittle son Duane Gutcher and Albert Wede. Dennis Muchow earned his Tenderfoot pin. Rev Nesser spoke briefly. taps were played by Robert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Albert Wede
Leo Riegel
David
Duane Gutcher
Dennis Muchow
Larry ,Bergeron
David Gutcher
Robert Johnson
Howard Kittleson
Rev. Nesser
Taps
Senior Study Club Meeting in Clermont Notes Drive Plans
The Clermont Senior Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. J C Jerdee's home with 15 members. Program chairwoman Mrs. Lorraine Crowe presented Self confidence and knowledge, using Cultivation of Charm by Margery Wilson. The group also reviewed English lesson No 5 and voted to sponsor the March of Dimes drive, forming a committee to lead the effort and placing containers in local businesses to encourage community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
J.C. Jerdee
Lorraine Crowe
Margery Wilson
M. C. Larson
Herb Dummermuth
Clifford Kittleson
Community Gatherings Honor Local Residents and Service Member
Mr and Mrs Ernie Peterson hosted Friday supper for Mr and Mrs Gordon Schupbach and their sons. A Wednesday birthday toast for Ted Loftsgard drew many neighbors who brought picnic baskets and gifts. The Nelson and Meyer families plus many friends attended the Loftsgard farewell as Dean Loftsgard departs for Armed Forces service with a basket dinner and purse gift. Cler mont and West Union residents joined in the extended gatherings. Hans Larson is back in Postville hospital in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Peterson
Gordon Schupbach
Ted Loftsgard
Mr. Loftsgard
Millard Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Earl Handy
Roy Swenson
Dean
Isobel Neson
Will J. Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Millard Nelson, Jr
Elmer L. Nelson
Joe Nelson
Clermont
Leon Wolfs
Geneva Crain
Elmer T. Nelson
West Union
Hans Larson
Postville Hospital
Clermont Lutheran Parish Events Notice
Parish invites parishioners to services at East Clermont on Sunday at 10 30 a m and to worship. East and West Clermont youths go to Marion church for a Valentine Box Social at 8 p m. East Clermont Choir rehearsals and society meetings are listed for February with a Mothers Club meeting and Highland confirmands gathering.
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A. O. Nesset
East Clermont
East
West Clermont
Marion
Luther College Cathedral
Preus Gymnasium
O E S Holds Annual School of Instruction Clermont Chapter
Clermont Chapter No. 525 O E S held its annual school of instruction and inspection on Saturday afternoon and evening February 2 with Mrs Henrietta Kalt of McIntyre instructor in charge. Guests from Elgin and Postville attended the afternoon school. A three course dinner was served at the Clermont Cafe to several members and their guest Mrs Kalt. Initiatory work was exemplified in the evening with Ernest Hilgemann and Will J. Nelson acting as courtesy candidates. A social hour was enjoyed by the members and guests after the evening session and refreshments were served by the committee in charge.
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Clermont
Henrietta Kalt
McIntyre
Elgin
Postville
Clermont Cafe
Kalt
Ernest Hilgemann
Will J. Nelson
East Clermont Societies Calendar and Local Visits
East Clermont groups schedule events for February including St Peter s Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday and Cub Pack Blue and Gold Anniversary on Friday. Socials note dinner guests, visits, and a surprise birthday party for Mrs Rey D Tatro with 500 games and a midnight lunch.
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East Clermont
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Boy Scouts
Troop 51
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Mother's Club
Woodland ‘Study Club
Rosary Society and Altar Guild Hostesses List
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild names hostesses by month from February to December. Names include Mrs. Robert Schupanitz, Mrs. Lee Havelick, Miss Mae Crowe, Miss Geneva Wells and Mrs. Melvin Martin in February. many others follow by month through December.
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Robert Schupanitz
Lee Havelick
Mae Crowe
Geneva Wells
Melvin Martin
Danny Rounds
Elmer Trudo
Howard Boyle
Sheldon Boyle
E. L. Crowe
Lawrence White
Mary Griebenow
John Finnigan
Meg
Walter Kohls
George Boyle
Clair Smale
Elizabeth Quinn
Elizabeth Bauman
Francis Wolf
John Kelly
Giles Martin
Henry Schwamman
Margaret Schinz
Mary A. Paulson
Art Matt
Agnes Kneeland
Jack McNeil
Louis Bigler
Gene Waters
Mae Carlin
Robert Minger
Lloyd Meier
Neil Sheehy
John Bakewell
Bloomfield Infant Burn Injury At Davis County Hospital
A 13 month old Bloomfield infant Timothy Griener is being treated for burns after upsetting a pot of boiling coffee at Davis County Hospital. St John’s School Bancroft reports six sets of twins in attendance, ages 6 through 17, setting a new school record for twins. Various community members hosted and visited during multiple social events, including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson’s party for Mrs. Hans J. Larson, and Sunday dinners and visits involving local families, with updates on Caroline Erickson’s health and Zoeann Dibble’s third birthday. Gerald Schupanitz returns from Loras College for vacation with his parents, along with a list of weekend visitors to area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Griener
Bloomfield
Davis County
St. John's School
Bancroft
Henry Olson
Hans J. Larson
Clermont
Alden Cornish
Postville
Henry Amundson
Wm.b. Miller
Arthur Olson
J. T. N. Olson
Russell Larson
John O. Larson
Zoeann
Ed Green
Castalia
Ezra Dibble
Chester Green
Gerald Schupanitz
Loras College
Dubuque
R. G. Schupanitz
Larsons Return From Southern Western Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson completed a three week sightseeing tour through the south and old Mexico. They enjoyed fine weather and driving conditions. In Arkansas they visited the George Miller family and the Minor Rorie family at Pea Ridge. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Rorie are former Elgin residents. The trip included witnessing Paracutin, an active volcano on the Mexico City to Guadalajara route, and the sight of the United States Stars and Stripes flying across the Texas border.
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Joe Larson
South
Old Mexico
Arkansas
George Miller
Clermont
Elgin
Miller
Evelyn Sehori
Rorie
Pea Ridge
Ark
Frances Pinney
Mexico
Mexico City
Guadalajara
United States
Texas
Ice jam halts river traffic and farms sell nearby
Five key items appear: an ice jam above the first bridge blocks river travel for days. James Vegrous farm south of Clermont sells to Anderson Bros of Elgin for 110 dollars per acre. a baby boy Charles Louis Shipton born to Mr and Mrs John Shipton. a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Weda. Clermont Lodge AF AM honors Albert Eastman with a lodge gift purse.
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James Vegrous
Clermont
Anderson Bros
Elgin
Shipton
L. L. Carr
John Shipton
Charles Louis
Charles Weda
Albert Eastman
Clermont Lodge Af&am
Masons
W. Appelman
Lodge
Carl Hackmans
Miller Farm
Harl Kiples
O'Brien
Ernest Grimm
Schori
Ole M. Blockhus
Clermont Creamery
Otto Vasby
Martin Nelson
EB. Nelson
Ole K. Olson
Edwin O. Olson
Joyce Henderson
Elizabeth Rounds
Mirage
Clermont School
Friday Visitors of Mrs Washburn Noted
Friday visitors of Mrs Mary Washburn included Mr and Mrs George Walvaine Mr and Mrs Vernon Walvaine Mrs Maggie Torkelson and Euna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washburn
George ‘Walvaine
Vernon ‘Walvaine
Maggie Torkelson
Euna
PTA Meeting Next Wednesday
PTA will meet Wednesday February 13 at 8 00 p m at the Larrabee grade building The program features 7th and 8th grade boys presenting patriotic work for February including talks readings and a Pan American Festival with songs and dances Mothers of the fourth grade will provide refreshments
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PTA
Larrabee
Lyiris
Nelson Sale Reminder
Millard Nelson Sr announces a closing out sale on Saturday February 16. His complete sale advertisement will appear in the Echo next week, watch for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Nelson, Sr
Echo
Dinner guests and visits in area homes
Sunday dinner guests in the Henry Olson home were Emma Gunderson of Spring Grove Minn and Mrs Hans J Larsom. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Wm B Miller. Sunday dinner and supper guests in the Verni Engle home were the Reuben Svendsen family of Lawler. They were evening visitors in the John Bakewell home. Mrs Verni Engle spent Friday and Saturday in the Reuben Svendsen home at Lawler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Olson
Emma Gunderson
Spring Grove
Minn
Hans J. Larsom
Wm. B. Miller
Verni Engle
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
John Bakewell
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Fremont Sullivan
F. D. EC
W. Bilgemann
Clermont, Iowa
Clermont School News
America
Junior News
Senior News
Town Aid Society Meeting
Clermont Lutheran Parish
CNN
IVANS
Mary ‘Washburn
Raymond Erhardt
Daisy Stry
Harold Bennett
Ole Benson
Benson
Ralph Wells
Enterprise
New Milford
Ohio
Kent
Jake Ponsar
Nellie Carpenter
Jm.h. Moore
Guy Williams
Herb Williams
Mary Tairh
Rey D. Tatro
Mary Tatro
High
Harlan Stee
Clarion Olson
Fred Talley
Waterloo
Arleen Grangaard
Alex Grangaard
Bob Barrett
Louie Olson
Carman Swenson
Willet Miller and Paul
Almer ‘Nelson
Jack Dibble
Reuben Steffens
Clarence Tatro
James Anderson
Nelson Sale Reminder
Olson & Olson
John Deere
Clermont Cooperative
Lyle Gunderson
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