Death comes after long illness of Clermont woman
Relatives receive word of the death of Mrs. [name], daughter of Mrs. Jee Titrell, of Evans tonya, and the late Wm. Larra bee. A Clermont resident, she visited her mother in Pittsburgh when her health deteriorated and she died at the hospital in Evanston after months of failing health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asl
Elmer Helen ‘Augusts
Cerbens
Jee Titrell
Evanstonya
Wm. Larrabee
Doiner i
Clermont
Land
Pittsburgh
Evanston
Roger Appelman
Montana
Appelman
Sadie Hendershott
Prudence
Milo Meyer
Carol
Verni Brandt
Howard -Levi
Sterling
Lee Wells
Picnic honors Mrs Lester Anderson with gifts
Mrs Lester Anderson was ill when a group visited her Saturday afternoon for a picnic to celebrate her, receiving a gift from the group. Attendees included Mrs Albert Halverada Halverada, Mrs DeVere Halverson, Ys Halverson, Sophia Grot Abidetts Wenger, Mrs Alfred Wenger, Mrs Carl Harmon, Mrs Verni Brandt, Jane Med Iaggo, Priest Mrs Julia Bi, Mrs John Bakewell, Mrs Verni Mingle. Absent were Mrs Clarence Bear, Mrs Thos Cummings, Mrs Eliza Martz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Anderson
Albert Halverada
DeVere Halverson
Halverson
Sophia
Abidetts Wenger
Alfred Wenger
Carl Harmon
Verni Brandt
Janes
Julia Bi
John Bakewell
Verni
Clarence Bear
Thos. Cummings
Eliza Martz
Walter Bécker Returns Home from Iowa City Hospital
Waltér Bécker came back Sunday from the University Hospital at Iowa City after treatment. Doctors removed the wiring from his jaws and he will return for a check-up later. He, like many others, was marooned at Iowa City for several days before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltér' Bécker
University Hospital
Iowa City
Walter
Meeting of Stockholders of Farmers Savings Bank
The Farmers Savings Bank annual stockholders meeting was held at the Legion hall on Feb 4 with 205 shares represented. Officers elected J A Erickson as temporary chair and J A Erickson as secretary. a 8 percent dividend was declared and a seven-member board chosen: Louise Miller E Lyngaas E P Quinn J A Erickson O C Peterson H A Lubke and Keith Thomas replacing J M Brorby who now lives in Eugene Oregon. The new board’s first meeting was postponed due to road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers Savings Bank
Legion Hell
H. A. Lubke
Keith Thoma
J. M. Brorby
Brorby
Eugene
Oregon
Clermont Girls Top Calmar In Feb 5 Gym Showdown
In a Clermont gym clash on Wednesday night February 5 the rejuvenated Clermont girls defeated Calmar 27 to 21. Coach George Lorber praised team defense and noted Mary Ann Nelson Elsie Negset and Joan Gerner for strong guarding while L Kittelson and Maryschante led scorers with 12 and 11 points respectively. Also highlighted were contributions from Hruska and Horton and the DeSales Ossian 88 19 victory over Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Rejuvenated
Fighting Girls
Calmar
George Lorber
L. Kittelson
Maryschante
Byt Baha
Oe Horton
Hruska
Pcorad
Ars
Forwanié
Mary Ann Nelson
Elsie Negset
Joan Gerner
DeSales
Ossian
Elgin
Indian Village project stands on library table
Second grade class finished an Indian Village display on the library table. Learners note birthdays for LaVerne Swenson and Robert Nelson on Feb 8. LaVerne shared a treat and Robert plans to bring one later this week. The page mentions three new art pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Swenson
Robert Nelson
LaVerne
Robert
St Peters Rosary Society Meeting Dates and Hosts
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Feb 6 at Mrs Fred Bigler's home with Mrs Winifred Sullivan and Mrs Louis Bigler assisting. Fourteen members attended with three visitors. A bake sale committee was named for Feb 22 chaired by Winifred Sullivan, Mrs Fred Bigler, Mrs Frank Keehy and Mrs Geo V Larson. An $8 contribution to Arivets wheel garden project was approved. Lucy Engle and Mary Cummings were named cheer committee for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary
Fred Bigler
Winifred Sullivan
Louis Bigler
Frank Keehy
Arivets
Lucy Engle
Mary Cummings
Campfire Meeting of Odaka Campfire Girls Held at Home
The Odaka Campfire girls met February 8 at Margaret and Mary Ischantz home with nine members their guardian and guest Ruth Christianson present. The group reviewed honors and requirements, each girl contributed in honor of the founder, pin cushions were begun for mothers, a apples treat was shared, and the meeting closed with a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odaka
Margaret
Mary ‘Ischantz
Ruth Christianson
Mary
Clermont Area Social Calendar and Local Gatherings
Community notices cover events in Clermont including American Legion Auxiliary meetings on February 11 and 15, Commercial Club activities, and Auxiliary of Amvers, West Clermont Mission Society, plus a card party at the Gilson country home with 500 prizes. Also reported are study club meetings, Amvet Auxiliary sewing, visits from relatives, a Boy Scouts dinner, and Gloria Burang’s fifteenth birthday buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Commercial Club
Amvers
West Clermont
Commission Company Holds Annual Election of Officers
The Clermont Farmers' Commission Co held its annual meeting on Saturday Feb 1 electing O W Krueger as president Wm A Nelson as vice president Clifford Kittelson as secretary and J A Erickson as treasurer Directors named include Clarence Thor Bien Gus Bur zajed Franz Rina Larson Edward something W Serollett and Im Appelman The firm purchased Kneeland elevator last fall gaining storage space and facilities for larger quantities This expansion, plus broader services, aims to cut costs for patrons The business manager Lyle B Gunderton reported a 1946 volume increase of about 100 percent over the prior average and urged growth through more feed varieties and sound management to attract patronage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co
O. W. Krueger
Wm. A. Nelson
Clifford Kittelson
J. A. Erickson
Commission Company
Birthday party honors Mrs Grichenow with sewing for church group
A group of ladies gathered at Mrs. Richard Grichenow’s home on Feb 11 to celebrate her birthday and present a gift. Afternoon activities included sewing and quilting for the Priscilla Working Band of West Clermont church. Others present included Mesd James Will Nelson, Perry Paulson, Clarence Johnson, and more. some could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Geneva Wells
Ju. L. Carr
West Union
Lee Wells
Clermont
Harris Kjosa
Castalia
Ed Stry
Forest Medberry E
Amy Medberry
Charles Anderson
Ruth Starkey
Winkler Stokers
John M. Tillotson
Dial
Elgin Ile
James Triem
Cedar Rapids
Triems
George Lorber and Sons
Miller
Triem
Millard Larson
Kennetti’ Kist
Phoenix
Ariz
California
Kansas City
Ambrose Arnold
Ray Ronikle
Ossian
Donald Kist
West
Richard Grichenow
Griebenow
Priscilla
West Clermont Church
James Will Nelson
Perry Paulson
Clarence Johnson
C. Peterson
Christina Monroe
Gerald Gutcher
Floyd Bergeson
Clarence Thompson
Russell Osmundson
Esther Kimball
Irene Ostlie
Ed Barnes
Don Krobinger
Albert Schave
Wm. Burrow
Raymond Echardt
Hilda Anderson
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's
Dept
Freeport
Oran Brandt
Earl Bachelder
Irene Ostlic
Fred Cline
Lloyd Corsepius
Lilwoyd
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Emma ‘Schave
Waukon
Fred Suckow
Steven Svetich
Peter Carlin
Hettinger
N. D
Carlin
Wayne
Daryl Sampson
Lars ‘Sampson
Anna Brorby
Ewald Skurshaug
Ames
Lizzie Bilden
Dianne Frieden
Austen Helgerson
Swen Swenson
Oliver Torkelson
Elgin
Charles Benson
M. J. Blockhus
George Hanson
E. H. Larson
Rev
A. O. Nesset
Decorah
Lutheran Brotherhood
Concrete bridge at Sand Creek cost listed at last
Twenty five years ago the concrete Sand Creek bridge cost 8838.37, well below the engineer’s estimate of 12000. J F Miller Jr, board chairman, provided final board approved figures. Also notes residents traveling, Legion auxiliary officers elected, a Clermont fire department response, and various local visitations and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
J.F. Miller, Jr
Board of Supervisors
H. E. Broughton
W. R. Blake
Anna Lolita
Manchester
Frank Fay
L. H. Hungerford
EB. W. Appelman
Cler
Mont
Sullivan
Dhe Ters
Alice and
Louise
Cedar Rapida Montiay Re
Ash Wednesday Lenten Masses and Devotions Schedule
The notice outlines Ash Wednesday services with ashes before Mass, confessions before Mass, and 8 pm devotion on Wednesday. Weekday Masses at 7 am, Saturday 8 am, Sunday Masses 6 am and 11 am. Confessions Saturdays 8 pm and before Sunday 6 o clock Mass. Way of the Cross after 10 o'clock Mass Sundays, except first Sunday of month. Wednesday devotions at 3 o'clock with Rosary sermon and benediction.
Clermont area church notices for February events
Pastor Nesset conducts Sunday services at West Clermont and East Clermont with Luther League gatherings. An Elgin service was postponed due to fuel shortages. East Clermont Societies meet Thursday, West Clermont junior and senior choirs rehearse, Luther Welfare Society hosts a banquet, lantern services begin at West Clermont Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
At & P.m
Amundson
East Clermont
Elgin
Highland Societies
L.dp
Lure Sow
West Clermont
Luther Welfare Society
Luther College
West Clement Church
Gladys Barnes Returns From Hospital After Appendicitis
Gladys Barnes came home from Pastville hospital after an appendicitis operation. Nearby residents hosted guests including Cecil McBurney and the Cross family from Mitchellville. Another dinner at the Wm. Accola home hosted Fran Appelatas and family. St Peters parish plans a sauerkraut supper Monday February 17 at 6 30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Barnes
Pastville Hospital
Cecil McBurney
Howard Cross
Leota
Mitchelville
Albert Schave
Norma Schave
Fran
Appelatas
Famiy
Wm. Accola
Ed Stry
Steven Svelieh
West Union
St. Peter's Parish
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Uncle Sam
Meeting of Stockholders of Farmers Savings Bank
John Deere
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machines
Tai Bow “Curmont
Tow
Postville
Herlods
Loftsgard
James Thornton
Postville High School
Clarmont
James
Wilbur Thornton
Rost ‘Ville
Wee Ne
Sharral Robriger
Anita Olson
Joyce Larson
Sandra Schave
Jane
Mother
Larry Bergeson
Tommy
St. Peter’s Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meeting
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Win
Burrow
Clifford M. Gilson
Rose Dahms
Margaret Welzel
Ed Dahms
Low
Lawrence West
Minn
Reuben Svendsen
Luana
Beatrice Ehler
Rochester
Charles Schave
Roy Luebke
Lorna
Jacquelyn
Verni Engle
Alfred Ehtarsand
Alfred Olson
Clermont Study Club
Frances Clinu
Edith Sundertin
Hazel Jerdee
Marjorie Appelman
Blanche
Clarice
Bud 'Schrader
Richard al. Olson
Ibut
Boy Scouts
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Gloria Burang
Ruth Starkley
Doris Johnson
Lorraine Kittelson
Mary Tschantz
Enterprise
St Peter’s
Clermont Lutheran Parish
A. ©. Nesset
Burgess Dugstad Tees
Iowa
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