Clermont Beats Elgin On Local Floor In Duelling Clash
Clermont high school defeated Elgin 26 to 17 on Clermont’s court. Leehy led Clermont with 18 points in the opener, while Paulson and Brorby added early scores. The second game featured steady Clermont lead and substitutions as Elgin struggled, with Clermont extending a 22 to 11 third-quarter edge before sealing the 26 to 17 final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
C. H
Leehy
Elgin and
Meyer
Paulson
Brorby
Rounds
Clermont High School
Alfred
Stanley Gunston
George Rounds
James Brorby
Aeniors
Will
Paulzon
Belschner
V. Olson
J. Rounds
L. Olson
Clermont Girls Triumph In County Tournament Opener
The Clermont girls beat Hawkeye 28 to 15 to open the county tournament on their home floor. Rolfs led with 15 points as seniors Halverson, Lubke, Carr, Simpson, and Nelson supported. They advance to face Arlington Dexter in Maynard Thursday after strong second-half defense and early 9 point first-half lead.
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Clermont Girls
Hawkeye
Halverson
L. Lubke
Rolfs
Carr
Simpson
Nelson
Clermont
Lialf
P. Lubke
Bolfa
Rolfe
Quand
Dibble
Maynard
Arlington Dexter
West Luther League Appoints Committees For Year
Clarence Johnson Myrtle Bilden Thelma Reierson and Almer Amundson serve as officers of the West Luther League and appoint committees. Programs include Blien Bilden Verle Olson Elsie Lindgren and Bensie Olson. Social Lewiss Amundsop Thelma Christianson Lloyd Anfergon Irene Olson. Entertainment Herschel Rolfa Gladys Christianson Stanley Gun Unders Alfred Sighley. Also note Clermont Iowa notices and event listings for local performances and independent team games with upcoming schedules at the C C C camp and opera night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Myrtle Bilden
Thelma Reierson
Almer Amundson
West Luther League
League
Blien
Bilden
Verle Olson
Elsie Lindgren
Bensie Olsor
Lewiss Amundsop
Thelma Christianson
Lloyd Anfergon
Irene Olson
Herschel Rolfa
Giadys
Christianson and
Stanley
Gun
Imagination and Panic Tone in a Clermont Broadcast Memo
A dated Hollywood memo reports Mrs Jorgenson’s Clermont pupils and her weekly radio feature on K F L West Coast network every Saturday at six thirty. It notes a contract change from five concerts to a weekly feature after strong listener calls and mentions a minor quake threat with humor about pants and shoes.
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Hollywood
Calif
Rich
Clermont Calendar of Events Lists Local Meetups
Clermont calendar lists W F A M lodge and Mission Society meetings for February with a boys tournament at Fayette and a high school junior tournament at West Union. Free programs at the opera house appear on several dates along with firemen meetings and women’s club gatherings.
Four New Juvenile Titles Join Public Library Collection
Four juvenile books from the Junior Library Guild arrive and will be ready for distribution at the public library next Saturday. Titles include The Log of the Betsy Ann Jack's House The Skyscraper and The Story of Beowulf with attractive illustrations and strong reader appeal. The Altar and Rosary Society recently gifted four books to the library notably An Early History of Dubuque praised for its beautiful illustrations and wide public value.
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Junior Library Guild
Public Library
Jack
Beowulf
Altar and Rosary Society
Dubuque
Auxiliary Meeting At Oelwein United to Boost Fayette County Membership
Mrs G H Hackman president of the Legion Auxiliary led Fayette county units at an Oelwein gathering with Mrs W A Kneeland and Mrs Frank Fay. Mrs E Katinka Hanson outlined district efforts and spoke on the Knoxville hospital birthday party with plans for March at Independence hospital. Prizes were offered for top unit membership by Feb 15. About ninety women from seven units attended. A pep meeting is set for Maynard in late March or early April after a lunch in Maynard High School auditorium.
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G. H. Hackman
The
Legion Auxiliary
W. A. Kneeland
Frank Fay
Oelwein
American Legion Auxiliary
E. Katinka Hanson
Decorah
Will Kollman
Independence Hospital
Fayette County
Maynard
N C C W Meeting At Ossian In St Peters Church
St Peters Church hosted the N C C W deanery gathering with Mrs Nauchtway of Lansing outlining aims and youth programs. Fr Tiltgen and Fr Distal gave talks, Ossian children performed a musical program, and Clermont attendees listed among the social refreshment event.
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St. Peter’s Church
Ossian
Nauchtway
Lansing
Catholic Youth Movement
Tiltgen
Distal
Ft. Atkinson
Ossian School
Ossian Ladies
Clermont
Mesdames
John Crowe
Lou Rounds
Thos, Powers
Brady Paulson
Burkhart Reigel
Dan Burke
Lena Brecht
Elizabeth Sullivan
Farewell Party for George Schave Family
A Clermont farewell honored Mr and Mrs George Schave and family as they plan to move to Frankville after twenty two years in Clermont. Musicians provided entertainment and dancing continued late with refreshments served by community members.
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Opera House
George Schave
Firah of
Merch
Joe Brorby
Hermen Griebenow
H. A. Lubke
Jennie Simpson
Clermont
Schave
Frankville
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Clermont Family Event
Mr and Mrs Julius Johnson marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives gathering at the Johnson home in Clermont. They have two sons Ed and Melvin and a daughter Mrs Gilbert Anderson, with Herman in Chicago and sons Peter and Millard deceased. Fourteen grandchildren attended. Bradley Johnson of Chicago shares the same birth date. The day featured visiting and pictures as Mr Johnson, recently ailing, improved though steady. Attendees included Ed Johnson and family, Melvin Johnson and family, Gilbert Anderson and children, Herman Johnson and family, Fred Maurer and daughters, Dorf Opperud and John, Brady Paulson and family, and Donne Ongemach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Johnson
Johnson
Leslie Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Bradley Johnson
Chicago
Ed Johnson
Melvin Johnson
Gilbert Anderson
Herman Johnson
Fred Maurer
Dorf Opperud
John
Brady Paulson
Donne Ongemach
Valentine Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Crowe
Mrs John Crowe entertained a Valentine themed bridge luncheon for twelve guests. The tables featured red heart decor and Valentine cards. Valentine candies filled favors. W R Blake won high score with Lou Rounds second. gifts and prizes were awarded. Guests included Elizabeth Sullivan Mae Carlin Esther Carlin Elizabeth Crowe and others.
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John Crowe
Valentine
W. R. Blake
Lou Rounds
Elizabeth Sullivan
Mae
Esther Carlin
Lutheran Church Notes Highland Church Services in English at 11
Divine services in English at 11 a m. There will be no services in Clermont Lutheran churches as pastors and Sunday school teachers attend the Sunday School Institute at Waukon Sunday afternoon and evening. West Clermont Church The Mission Society meets Thursday February 22. Hosts are Mrs S E Nelson Mrs Henry Olson and Emma Gunderson Pastor. Want to buy sell rent Want Ads.
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Clermont Lutheran
Waukon
West Clermont
Mission Society
E. Nelson
Henry Olson
Emma Gunderson
Declamatory Contest At High School Auditorium Results
The declamatory contest at the high school auditorium drew an attentive audience. Wayne Belschner won oratorical first with Louise Peterson second, Lavanda Carr first in dramatic with Phyllis Lubke second, and Lolita Blake first in humorous with Veris Belschner second. First-place winners advance to state preliminaries in Mont Clermont. second-place entrants go to sub-county in West Union February 22.
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Margaret Jayne Collett
Fayette
Wayne Belschner
Louise Peterson
Lavanda Cart
Phyllis Lubke
Lolita Blake
Belschner
Elgin
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Clermont
West Union
Farmers' Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers' Savings Bank annual meeting at Johnson's hall on Tuesday February 6 drew about eighty percent stock representation. Cashier J A Erickson reported stronger cash position despite a bad banking year, all bills payable retired, and 10 percent paid on the trust fund. Directors elected Louise Miller H H Follett J F Miller C Jo Peterson E Lyngaas H A Lubke. Officers elected J F Miller President Louise Miller Vice President E P Quinn Vice President J A Erickson Cashier W A Kneeland Asst Cashier H B Greenley Teller.
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Farmers’ Savings Bank
Johnson's Hall
J. A. Erickson
Louise Miller
H. H. Follett
J. F. Miller
C. Jo.Peterson
E. Lyngaas
H. A. Lubke
E. P. Quinn
W. A. Kneeland
Priscilla Working Band appoints committees at church meeting
At the regular Priscilla Working Band meeting at the Lutheran church last Wednesday committees were appointed: Sewing by Nelson, Reierson, Anderson, Bear, Bilden. Visiting by Nelson and Frisbie. Quilting by Frederick, Amundson, Belachner. The quilt committee reported two quilts finished and others in progress. Vice president Coronel Andingon presented a cake box to president Mrs. Martin Nelson. Hostesses Gilbert Anderson, Martin Anderson, Larson, and Willard Martin served refreshments. Mr and Mrs Chas Anderson visited in HA Lubke home recently.
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Priscilla Working Band
Lutheran Church
N. H. Nelson
Oscar Reierson
Martin Anderson
Millard Bear
Agnes Bilden
Melvin Nelson
Bertha Frisbie
Adolph Frederick
Louise Amundson
George’ Belachner
Coronel. Andingon
Martin Nelson
Society Uo
Gilbert Anderson
L. H. Larson
Willard Martin
Clermont School Notes declare elgin contest and tournaments
Clermont participates in a sub county declamatory contest at Elgin the week of February 23 with participants from Clermont Elgin Donnan Wadena and West Union. Louise Peterson Phyllis Lubke Verla Belschner represent Clermont in oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions. The state preliminary is planned for Clermont the week of March 2 with Wayne Belschner Lavanda Carr and Lolia Blake in their events. Basketball schedules list girls at Clermont against Hawkeye at Maynard semis and Fayette finals February 16 8 pm, while boys play Fayette Friday February 16 at 7 30 pm against Stanley. junior high tournament at West Union February 23 24 has Clermont vs Colwain at 3:15 pm with a possible Maynard game later. perfect spellings noted for 8th grade Dorothy Bruckner Esther Gunsten Norma Vasby Julia Olson. 7th graders listed include Helen Appelman Lois Brandt Clarice Dugstad Doris Landsgard Chrystal Miller Donald Burt Amma Stee Paul Appelman Roy Tatro Wayne Shipton. Donald Hanson with perfect 10. Bernice Reierson absent due to illness. 7th 8th grade cleanliness contest ends with Billy Crowe’s dental card giving the 7th grade the win and a Valentine party for winners on Wednesday at 4 pm.
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Clermont
Elgin
Donnan
Wadena
West Union
Louise Peterson
Phyllis Lubke
Verla Belschner
Wayne Belschner
Lavanda Carr
Loli‘ta Blake
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Maynard
Fayette
Clermont Va
Stanley
Cdlwain
Dorothy Bruckner
Esther Gunston
Norma Vasby
Julia Olson
Helen Appelman
Doris Landsgard
Eleanor Pribyl
Donald Hanson
Roy Tatro
Jane Dibble
Irene Erickson
Esther Gunsten
Margaret Moen
Anna Mae Nelson
Billy Crowe
Jackie Dibble
Bernard Hanson
Ralph Schrader
Lois Brandt
Clarice Dugstad
Chrystal Miller
Donald Burt
Amma Stee
Paul Appelman
Wayne Shipton
Bernice Reierson
St Peters Church Lenten Schedule For February Events
St Peters Church announces Ash Wednesday masses on Feb 14 at 9 am and 10 am, an 7:30 pm evening service, and sermons on prophecies and the Incarnation. Feb 16 features Stations of the Cross and a sermon on Why Jesus Fasted. Feb 18 appeals for Near East collection with multiple masses, rosary, and Lenten observances.
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St. Valentine
Lenien Servier
God
Near East
Jesus
St Theresa Study Club Meets at St Peter's Rectory
The St Theresa Study Club gathered at St Peter's rectory last Friday. Mrs Chas Hoffman and Mrs Thos Powers presented papers on the gospel of John. Topics included Jesus Gives Light to the Man Born Blind and Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Fr McCaffery was absent, so the question box was omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa
St. Peter's Rectory
Chas. Hoffman
Thos
Powers
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St. Hetérs On
Mary McCarty
Sioux, City
Ed Quinn
Peweo' Gress
G. C
Drakesville
Bas- Tathall Doar
West L. L
Alfred and
Sighley
aNoitier
Bert Bricknor
Lamont
C.C. C
McGreg
Opera Oy
Clermont Lodge A. F
A. M. Mission Society
Opers House
Clermont Study Club
Commercial Club
Roosevelt
Fair Isle
Inverness
Scotland
Inverness Mills
Arewell Party
Mr. Johnson
Lutheran Church Notes
Highland Church
William Belschner
Vergil Rolfs
Leslie Olson
Lavands Carr
Marjorie Olson
Louise Hackman
Lucille Lubke
Casch
Jane Denniston
Farmers' Savings Bank
Priscilla
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Chas, Anderson
HA. Lubke
Clermont School
ST. Theresa Study Club
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