Clermont Girls Capture Calmar Sectional Title in Narrow Win
Clermont girls defeated Calmar 44 to 32 to win the Calmar sectional. Other district entrants included Waucoma Randalia Lawler and Thegin. The district tournament is set for Clermont Friday and Saturday February 23 and 24, with Lansing vs Aurora and Clermont vs Coggan on opening night. The winner advances to the state tournament in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clérmont
Atteak
Calmar
Clermont
Waucoms
Randalia
Lawler
Calmer
Thegins
Lansing
Aurora
Coggan
Des Moines
Atfiem
Auxiliary Met at Olson Home for Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday February 12 at Mrs Mery Olson’s home with Andine Vasbey assisting. Lor raine Crowe reported West Union Red Cross work. a room for surgical dressings was noted. Members donated pencils and notebooks for Knox ville bingo prizes. Junior members led by Miss Vasby presented a patriotic program featuring a two war sketch and songs. Lois Olson sang Recessional. Grade school teachers were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mery Olson
Andine Vasbey
Lorraine Crowe
West Union Red Cross
Knoxville
Miss Vasby
Lois Olson
Card of Appreciation Expresses Gratitude to Friends
Martin E Davis thanks friends for letters visits cards flowers and gifts during confinement at Postville hospital and after returning home his note expresses happiness and appreciation to all who showed thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Nei Ad
Jesup Visitors Reported From Local Homes
Carl Ostrander visited for a few days in the W. E. Hyman home at Jesup on Friday morning. Fred Maurer and Isabelle Johnson were callers at the same residence. Theo Lottsgård had visitors at home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ostrander
W. E. Hyman
Jesup
Fred Maurer
Isabelle Johnson
Theo
Red Cross War Fund Drive Scheduled For March 1
Ed Dugstad, chairman, announced the annual Red Cross drive will start Thursday March 1 and end by March 15, totaling two weeks. The campaign seeks two hundred million dollars with Fayette County’s share set at nine thousand dollars, allocated across precincts. Each local chairman expects to meet the quota and urges early preparation and generous contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Fayette
Follett Krueger Wedding in Elgin First Baptist Church
Miss Lorraine Follett and Kenton Krueger wed in a double ring candlelight ceremony at 8 p m on February 14 at the First Baptist church of Elgin. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with lace, bouquet of American Beauty roses and freesia. Attendants included Miss Betty Follett and Geraldine Olson. Music was by Alfred Jacob, jr. A reception followed with guests noted from local families and a later social roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Helen Follett
W. C. Follett
Elgin
Kenton Krueger
Edwina Krueger
First Baptist Church
Paul F. Zosehke
Aulden ‘Oelberg
Abey Habeger
Alfred Jacob
Betty Follett
Geraldine Olson
Betty Stalle
Harlan Blockhaus
Lyle Krueger
Edward Krueger
Beverly Oelberg
Anthony Habeger
Helen Krueger
Ruth Krueger
Moother
Clermont churches schedule parish events and services
CHYRENES A. O. Nesset, Pastor, announces Sunday February 18 services at Highland at 11 a m and East Clermont Luther League and choir at 8 p m Lavern Larson’s group to lead devotional program Mid week Lenten services at West Clermont church Wednesday February 21 Mission Society of West church meets at 2 15 p m Hostesses listed with names and program chair Mrs Ivan Anderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
East Clermont
Luther League
Lavern Larson
Elmer Olson
Mary Washburn
Joe Wander
Jake Wander
Clarence Johnson
Alton Staff
Russell Larson
Helen Osmundson
Geo. Belschner
Ivan Anderson
St. Peter's Church Mass Schedule Summary
St Peters Church publishes Sunday Masses on the first Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Other Sundays at 10 a.m. Weekday Masses at 8 a.m. Holy Day Masses at 5:30 and 9 a.m. First Friday Mass at 8 a.m. Confessions on Saturday evenings and eve of Holy Days and First Friday at 8 p.m. and before Mass on these days.
Speech Contest Held Opening of State Contests
The home declamatory contest in the gym with Mrs. Helen Bodensteiner as critic judge. Elsie Negset won first in Oratorical, Marjorie Westpfahl second. Delores Schupanitz first in dramatic, Florentine Westpfahl second. Gladys Johnson first in humorous, Gladys Yauslin second. Special numbers included Lorraine Kittelson’s cornet solo and songs by the girls sextette and small girls vocal group. Preliminary contests in speech will be held here next Tuesday at eight in the evening, featuring Clermont West Union and Lawler in oratorical dramatic and humorous readings. This is the first bound in the state series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bodensteiner
West Union
Elsie Negset
Marjorie Westpfahl
Delores Schupanitz
Florentine Westpfahl
Gladys Johnson
Gladys Yauslin
Lorraine Kittelson
Birthday honors and furlough notes in local supper guests
Friday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ole Ben and guests Mr and Mrs Fred Griesinger of Independence with Capt Floyd Griesinger on 9 1 day furlough from England. Ph M 1/e Jack Gates on 21 day furlough from the South Pacific. Floyds birthday honored at the Moon home. Ezra Rowland and Oliver dined with Elvira Johnson after attending Mrs Dolph Learn's funeral in Fayette. Albert Christianson left for a week with Elmer Sander at Prairie du Sac Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ben
Fred Griesinger
Independence
Floyd Griesinger
Jack
Gates
Bert Benson
Leo
Raymond
Benson
Susan Rae
Floyd
Griesinger
England
Santa Ana
Calif
Jack Gates
South Pacific
Merle Moon
Ezra Rowland
Oliver
Elvira Johnson
Dolph Learn
Carrie Olson
Fayette
Dover Mills
Albert Christianson
Elmer Sander
Prairie du Sac
Wisconsin
Gilbert Solberg Wedding Unites Gilbert and Solberg Families
Sgt. James H. Gilbert, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Gilbert of Clermont, wed Jean Solberg of Prospect Sault Ste Marie Michigan in a candlelit double ring ceremony at the bride’s home. Maids and attendees included Patricia Solberg and Pie Lee O McHenry. The bride wore a gold wool suit with orchids. reception followed with iris and carnations as decor. The couple plans to reside at 911 Prospect Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gilbert
Clermont
James H. Gilbert
Jean Solberg
Prospect
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
John Ver Straate
Ross Laudenslager
Patricia Solberg
Lee O. McHenry
Lisbon
Two Harbors
Minnesota
Montgomery Ward
Mich
Farewell Party for Miller Family in West Union
The Study Club hosted a farewell party at the Miller home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller and family with music tap-dancing and games. The Miller family plans to move to the McSweeney farm south of West Union on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighborhood Study Club
Alfred Miller
Sylvan Haug
Riley Grimes
Henry Stelzmiller
Fred _Schweidmen
Mar
Elmer Cook
Wm. Schweinerus
Clair Anderson
Melvin Anderson
George Fenton
C. Holmes
Millers
McSweeney Farm
West
Union
Miller Family Celebrates 49th Anniversary and 73rd Birthday
Mr and Mrs John F Miller hosted a Sunday gathering at home honoring their 49th wedding anniversary and Mr Miller's 73rd birthday on February 13. Attendees included Walter and Mrs Miller Erwin Miller Mavis Dwight Guy Probert Karl Miller George Durscher Marlene Luella and Edna Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iohn F. Miller
Miller
Walter Miller
Erwin Miller
Mavis
Dwight
Guy Probert
Karl Miller
George Durscher
Marlene
Luella
Edna Miller
To Honor Charles Anderson on His 95th Birthday
Mrs. Ruth Starkey will hold open house in Clermont on Sunday February 18 from two to five in the afternoon honoring her father Charles Anderson born February 18 1860 near Janesville Wisconsin. He came to West Union in 1852 and has lived in Fayette county since and in Clermont township for 72 years. He married Emma Gertrude Learn in 1871 who died July 2 1938 just 26 days before their 68th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Starkey
Clermont
Charles Anderson
James and
Marinda Anderson
Janesville
Wis
West Union
Fayette County
Clermont Township
Emma Gertrude Learn
Notable Seven Children and Grandchildren Listed
Elmer and Herbert Learn, Mrs Mertie Learn, Mrs Ruth Starkey, Mrs H A Lubke of Clermont, Mrs Effie House of West Union, and Lester of Lavina Montana are noted as seven children. The family counts 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Two great grandsons, Robert and Donald Sieleman of West Union, serve in the armed forces in Touly with the 5th Army and in France respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Herbert
Mertie Learn
Ruth Starkey
H. A. Lubke
Clermont
Effie House
West Union
Lester
Lavina
Mont
Robert
Donald Sieleman
5Th Army
Touly
Donald
France
Kitchen Shower for Lorraine Follett Honors Bride Feb 14
Kitchen shower held Saturday afternoon for Lorraine Follett who wed on February 14. Hostesses Mrs Henry Follett Mrs Walter Follett and Mrs Wm J Nelson led a short program with Betty and Marilyn Follett Ruth Krueger and poems read by Mrs J C Halverson. Guests list includes Halverson Swenson Miller Simek Thoma Anderson Harvey Krueger Oelberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Follett
Walter Follett
Wm. J. Nelson
Lorraine Follett
Betty
Marilyn Follett
Ruth Krueger
J. C. Halverson
Lorraine
Swen Swenson
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Alma Anderson
Harvey Anderson
Edwin Krueger
Aulden Oelberg
Beverly
Abe Habeger
Tony Wid Terry
Edward Krueger
Harold ‘Landsgard
James Taylor
Bonnie
Isabel Nelson
Arnold Stumme
Andine Vasby
Marilyn
Carolyn Follett
Community Family Notices from Decorah and Maynard
Mr and Mrs Gee Paulson and Clarisa visit Clark Tillinghast home in Decorah. On Monday many Paulson and Gress and related families attend Mrs Griebenow birthday with pot luck. Richard Griebenow and Paul Burrow host Ossian dinner. Griebenow sponsor for Andrea Diane Taylor baptism. George Belschner guests in Maynard. Norman Amundson returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Griebenow
Griebenow
Tinseta
Geo. Belschner
Herbert Malven
Maynard
Norman Amundson
Miller Reelected President of Farmers Savings Bank
The Farmers Savings Bank Clermont held its Feb 6 annual meeting at the Legion hall. J F Miller and eight others were reelected to the board. J P Miller was named president with Louise Miller as 1st vice president and E Lyhgaas as 2nd vice president. J A Erickson serves as cashier with Veria G Gunderson as teller. A 5 percent dividend was declared and $8600 placed in the surplus fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Legion Hall
J. F. Miller
H. H. Follett
E. Quinn
Lauvise Miller
O. K. Peterson
H. A. Livbke
O. C. Peterson
E. Lyngaas
J. A. Erickson
University Hospital
Miller
J. P. Miller
Louise Miller
E. Lyhgaas
Veria G. Gunderson
Arthur Olson sale near Clermont yields strong prices
Prices reported at the Arthur Olson sale east of Clermont show a strong turnout and solid values. Cattle sold well with cattle prices including top cow at 108, sons at 58, calves at 30, steers at 56, and greatings at 54. The combine sold for 389 and overall machinery performed well while Olson’s moves and rental details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Olson
Clermont
Nichols Martie
Lars Arson
Farmers Savings Bank
Lauer & Lohr
Death of Infant Larry Edwin Thompson
The six month old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Thompson died at the University Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday February 3 after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Plamp home on Tuesday with Rev E W Kraemer from Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed at Hawkeye Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Plamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Edwin Thompson
Joseph Thompson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Cats’ Plamp
Hawkeye
E. W. Kraemer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl Plamp
Mrs Irene Crowe Guests at Crowe Home
Mrs Irene Crowe and Margaret of Oelwein were guests of Mrs Lillian Crowe Sunday. Mrs Charles Wede and children of Postville spent Friday evening at John Sampson's home with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Crowe
Margaret
Oelwein
Lillian Crowe
Charles Wede
Postville
John Sampson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin
E. Davis
Red Cross Drive
Millard Larson
Ann
Jana Joyce
Inga
Anna ‘Larson
John A. Larson
Barbara Berg
Nels Gilbert
Bess Tschantz
Fred ‘Chantz
August ‘Xearous
Franz Appelman
Dr. C. C. Grant
Cedar Falls
Mrs
Istarse
ARMY
America
Chyrenes
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Harry Raney
George Cowles
Oakdale
Leona Cowles
Karen
Jean
Cedar Rapids
Allan Ballard
Walter Powers
Emmet
Mae Carlin
Sarah Owens
Bertina Bureas
Lorraine H. Follett
VTA
Love Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Mgr
Iowa
Lowe Brothers Rcc Obes
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