Priscillas Met Wednesday With Hostesses And Plans
Priscillas met Wednesday February 7 with hostesses Mrs Harry Amundson Mrs Theo Kjosa Mrs Nels Gilbert and Agnes and Louise Bilden. Rev Nesset led devotions reading Hebrews chapter 9. Secretary’s report was read and accepted. A thank you card from Orvin Thompson was noted. Easter bake sale planned March 17 with lunch served and print items aprons to be sold. Program chair Mrs Clifford Kittelson announced society readings and other notices as March hostesses were read and prayers closed.
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Priscilla
Harry Amundson
Theo
Kjosa
Nels Gilbert
Agnes
Louise “Bilden
Neaset
Orvin Thompson
Clifford Kittelson
Nesset
Dinner Party Honors Mr Moore Birthday
Mrs M H Moore entertained Saturday evening with bridge and canasta. Honors went to Gordon Hoopman in bridge and Franz Appelman in canasta. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman and others. The East Clermont L C R plans a valentine party Feb 17 at Bernard Hanson home. Twin sons born to Harvey Anderson and wife at Postville hospital.
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M. H. Moore
Mr. Moore
Gordon Hoopman
Franz Appelman
Louie Olson
East
Clermont L. C. R
Bernard Hanson
Louis Bigler
Decorah Hospital
Harvey Anderson
Postville Hospital
Henry Olson
Decorah
Vernon Olson
Mrs. Olson
la Crosse
Vernon
25 Years Ago Items From 1926 in Enterprise Files
A collection of 1926 items notes the future U S road status change from No 19 to No 18, dentist R V Brandt from Beloit Wis visiting seeking to open a new practice, and various social events. Also listed are hog sale results, a birth near Gander Sunday, and multiple visits, parties, and gatherings across local families and towns.
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Enterprise
Death of Harry Becker Ward in Waterloo noted
Death of Harry Becker of Waterloo, a former Clermont resident, was received Monday. He had been in ill health for a long time. The funeral occurred Wednesday at St. Peter's church and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery east of Clermont. Rev. Fr. Cooney conducted services. Life sketch to be published later.
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Ward
Harry Becker
Waterloo
Clermont
Becker
St. Peter’s Church
Fr. Cooney
Farewell Party Held for Franzen Family
Neighbors gathered at the Bob Franzen home for a farewell party as the Franzen family prepares to move to a farm near Oelwein on March 1. Cards supplied entertainment and a picnic lunch was served. Attending were the Bob Minger family and the families of My, Mrs. Ed Kamp, Millard Sampson, and Larry Horan.
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Bob ‘Franzen
Franzen
Oelwein
Bob Minger
Ed Kamp
Millard Sampson
Larry Horan
Scouts Meet With Parents Picnic at West Clermont Church
Twenty eight Boy Scouts and their parents enjoyed an informal get-together and picnic dinner at the West Clermont Lutheran church Monday evening. A short business meeting was held during the event.
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West Clermont Lutherans Church
Local social notes record housewarmings and parties
Mr and Mrs Harry Shipton Judy and Mr and Mrs Ed Peterson of Calmar were dinner guests Sunday evening of Mr and Mrs Louie Olson. A birthday club on Union street held a surprise house warming for Mrs Johnnie Moen on Friday. Oliver Larson hosted a party for the class of 1949 with guests including Don Wilson David Appelman and others. Mrs Arthur Nelson hosted a sophomore class gathering at her home with games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shipton
Judy
Ed Peterson
Calmar
Louie Olson
Birthday Club
Union Street
Johnnie Moen
Oliver Larson
Don ‘Wilson
David Appelman
Darryl Sampson
Lillian Franzen
Lorraine Kittelson
Roger Amundson
LaVerne Swenson
Sylvia Guyer
Marilyn Olson
Millard Nelson
LaVerne Larson
Orvin Lofta‘gard
Arthur Nelson
George W. Largon
Nelson
West Clermont Lutheran Church Activities Calendar
The West Clermont Lutheran Church lists services at Highland on Sunday February 18 at 11 am with confirmands at 10 am. Midweek Lenten services are at 8 pm Wednesdays. junior choir 7 pm. senior choir 7:30 pm. A joint Elgin Highland Societies meeting is set for Thursday February 15 at 2 pm. A bake sale and lunch are planned February 27 at 2:30 pm. Parish Brotherhood meets February 20 at Highland 8 pm. West Clermont Society meets February 21 at 2 pm. members should bring Bibles or Testaments for Hebrews study.
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Highland
Clermont Luther League
West Clermont
Elgin and Highland Societies
C. O. Torkelson
West Clermont Luther League
Highland Church
West Clermont Society
Clermont Methodist Church Remembrance Service Weekend
A Sunday service at Clermont Methodist Church remembers Korean Christians and requests a special relief offering. A postponed schoolmasters’ meeting is rescheduled for Thursday Feb 15 at the schoolhouse. Local social notices include visits, family gatherings, and a radio broadcast by Wenrich brothers from KGFY Los Angeles.
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Richard A
James P. Wenrich
KGFY
Los Angeles
Calif
Nora Jorgenson
Clermont
Excretion Topic Studied In Biology Class News
In biology we cover nutrition and move to the ninth process excretion. A week included films on how insects cause diseases the gift of the green and the mechanics of breathing with student reports written on the last film.
C H 8s Speech Contest Highlights Many Names
The second division of the home declam contest Friday night February 2 featured many students and characters from comic strips. Winners in interpretive reading were Marlene Dur scher Virginia Nelson and Judy Swenson. DeWayne Johnson won oratorical with Dale Schultz and Gerald Guyer placing. In dramatic Ramona Olson led, with Marguerite Sullivan second and Judy Paulson third. First-place entrants advance to county and then state preliminaries at Waukon. Albert Westpfahl goes to the fourth district American Legion contest in Oelwein March 6. The Eleventh Hour was DeWayne Johnson’s original oration. District schools competing were Postville Waukon and Clermont. Elbert Westpfahl presented his original oration. District School Board members met at H S on Feb 5. Home economics girls prepared doughnuts. kindergarten Peanut Village was shown. Continued on Page 6.
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Daisy Mae
Marilyn Wede
Li’ Abner
Gerald Wander
Blondie
Betty Westpfahl
Dagwood
Mr. Schrader
Jane Arden
Ramona Olson
Maggie
Mrs. Meskel
Jiggs
Mr. Moore
Emmy Lou
Judy Swenson
Toots and Casper
Ginny Nelson
Don Yauslin
Little Jodine
Carol I Schweinefus
Ilo Meyer
Scarlet O'Neil
Marlene Durscher
Aunt Jemimah
Caroline Kirkestue
The
Nut Brothers
Oran and
DeWayne
King
Virginia Nelson
DeWayne Johnson
Dale Schultz
Gerald Guyer
Marguerite Sullivan
Judy Paulson
Waukon
Albert Westpfahl
American Legion
Oelwein
Legion
C. H
Virginia Neson
Arthur Nelson
Janet Lyngaas
Postville
Clermont
Elbert Westpfahl
Red Cross Seeks 1951 Fund Drive Goal of 85 Million
The Red Cross requests 85 million dollars for this year to support armed forces and veterans services, the national blood program, civil defense, disaster relief, and expanded volunteer efforts. The 1951 fund campaign asks the public to contribute to sustain essential services.
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Red Cross
Ann Larson Earns Firemaker Rank at Camp Fire Event
Ann Larson entertained guests on Saturday afternoon as part of earning the Firemaker rank in Camp Fire. Seventeen guests attended including her counselor Mrs Theo Lofts gard who aided in pouring. An exhibit showcased Camp Fire honors rankings and costumes, plus her hobby of 75 letters photos and gifts from young people abroad.
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Ann Larson
Theo, Loftsgard
Ann
Clermont Study Club Meets At Ruth Olson Home
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Ruth Olson's home. Roll call reflected Safety For Our Youth. Mrs. Nesset reviewed Our Young Folk by Dorothy Canfield Fischer. The group agreed to sponsor the Red Cross drive again this year. Mrs. Olson served refreshments.
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Clermont
Ruth Olson
Clermont Calendar: club meetings February schedule
Clermont Calendar lists events for February including Commercial and Club on Monday February 19, Clermont Study Club on Tuesday February 20, Service Club meeting at Mrs George Belschner's home, Mont Mission Society, Thursday February 22, Clermont Junior Study Club on calendar.
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Clermont Study Club
Service Club
George Belschner
West Cler Mont Mission Society
Clermont Junior Study Club
Dinner guests share Sunday with local families
Mr and Mrs Keith Thoma and Michael and Jeffrey were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Ray Tomshek Mrs Joe Thompson and Judy spent Sunday afternoon in the Clarence Thorson home.
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Keith Thoma
Michael
Jeffrey
Ray Tomshek
Joe Thompson
Judy
Clarence Thorson
Lincoln Tribute by Troop 61 inside Cler mont park
Members of Boy Scout Troop 61 of Clermont paid tribute to Abraham Lincoln Sunday before his statue. The uniformed scouts marched to Lincoln Park and formed around the base. Dawd Gutcher read the Gettysburg Address. Father Cooney spoke on Lincoln’s virtues. Dennis Bear led the pledge and flag bearers were Robert Johnson and Dennis Bear. God Bless America closed the ceremony before games and a treat.
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Troop 61
Clermont
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Lincoln Park
Robert Johnson
Dennis Bear
Dawd Gutcher
Father Cooney
America
Ahem Johnson
Two Iowa Sisters Die Within Hours of Each Other
Two Iowa women died within hours of one another from cancer. Mrs. Donald Blair, 45, of Perry, and her sister Mrs. Sincken, 57, of Ogden, passed away on January 28. Both deaths attributed to cancer.
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Iowa
Donald Blair
Perry
Sincken
Ogden
Conductor John Vike Celebrates 50 Years Service
Eagle Grove railroad veteran John Vike marked a half century with C N W. He began work at age 17 in 1900 and reached the milestone in 1950, highlighting a long career with the line.
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Eagle Grove
John Vike
The
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U.S
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Malvin Johnson
Poland
Frank Crooks
Ben Erickson
Gander
Henry Nelson
Council Bluffs
Clarence Kahlsrud
Nordness
Northeastern Town Power Co
Mary Stafford
Fayette
Stafford
Norman Erickson and
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Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
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John Mark
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Leonard Olson
Littleport
Edna Torkelson
Leslie
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Mervis Ewlestad
Columbus, Ohio
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Jim Taylor
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Jeannie
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C. A. Morey
Hazelton
Finpndt DepoSfrisben SR Corporation
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L. E. Amundson
Ames Olson
Sandr and
Karen
la Vosse
Wrs
George Smith
Lutheran Church
A. ©. Nesset, Pastor
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Andine Vasby
Mrs
Laura Tixon
Alfred Olson
Mr. Olson
Elmer Schutte
Castalia
John
Bakewell
Wayne Olson
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Carol Schweiner
Rose Doyle
Ruth Westpfahl
Northeast District School Board Members Association
Bell Telephone Co
Marvin's Grocery
Little Rose
Commercial
Boy Scouts
John Deere
Yohn Deere Hammer
Olson & Olson
John Deere Implements Sales and Service
Uiptera MT
Clermont. Cooperative
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