Legion Auxiliary Card Party Aims to Raise Funds
The American Legion Auxiliary in Clermont reports a public card party set for Tuesday February 28. Funds from a March event will support post activities and a paper sale proceeds benefited the group. Several social guests attended events including a bridge party honoring Mrs. Elmer Easter and gatherings at Lawrence Bakewell’s home in New Albin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hoopman
Elmer Easter
M. H. Moore
Louie Olson
Olson
Moore
John Bakewell
Jacquélyn
Lawrence Bakewell
New Albin
Clermont Announces New Commander Communque Staff
The Clermont high school paper reveals the new Commander Communique staff effective next week with editor DeWayne Johnson and assistants Judy Swenson Virginia Melson and Romona Olgon Other staffers include Janet Lyngaas Carol Schweinerus Marlene Durscher Rose Doyle Ruth Weatpfahl and more The staff thanks retiring members and advisors for their cooperation. Clermont beats Elgin 45 21 in girls action and 48 38 in boys action with top scorers Olson and Gutcher The district speech contest sees Clermont and McGregor advancing with multiple winners and certified contestants for the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communque
DeWayne Johnson
Judy Swenson
jSports
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Melson
Romona Olgon
Janet Lyngand
Carol Schweinerus
Marlene Durscher
Clermont
Elgin
A. Olson
Marilyn Olson
Larson
Gutcher
Hanson
Swenson
V. Nelson
Appelman
H. S
McGregor
Donna Moody
Charlotte Freeman
Elsie Jerdee
Alice Troester
Elbert Westpfahl
Marilyn Follett
Barbara Appelman
Joan Gerner
Janet Lyngaas
Kenneth Anderson
Albert Schave
Donna Johnson
Rose Doyle
Virginia Nelson
Gordon Eide
Waukon
St. Patrick
Virginia Meskeu
Paul Borge
Luther College
M. H. Moore
Time Keper
Miss Boehm
Fayette
Minnie Kist
Lorene Gilbert
Mavis Larsen
James Thornton
Dubuque
Local Residents Report Moves and Visits
Lola Young and Edna plan to move to Maynard this week for their future home. A land exchange occurred northeast of Postville where Mart Deering and Melvin Helgerson swapped farms, arranged by Chas. Krumm. Mrs. W. R. Blake moved her millinery business into C. S. Halsten son’s store this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaer of Carter, South Dakota visit the Ed Buser home. The Chas. McAlavey family depart for a farm near Oelwein. Car Mosby rents their Clermont home. Roy Tatro shipped five thousand dollars worth of fine steers last Saturday. Maren Kulen remains weak in Postville hospital. Anna Larrabee visits her sister Mrs. D. L. Love in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. George Hanson return to Madison, South Dakota after visiting Ossian. Mr. and Mrs. Eigena Truda and Mike of Chicago visit Elmer Truda. due to heavy snow they returned by train. Sunday guests in Elmer Truda’s home include Aldean Trudo of Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Young
Edna
Maynard
Mart Deering
Postville
Melvin Helgerson
Chas. Krumm
W. R. Blake
C. S. Halstenson
Fred Schaer
Carter, S. D
Ed Buser
Chas. McAlavey
Oelwein
Eigena Truda
Mike
Chicago
Elmer Truda
Elmer Trudo
Mrs. Aldean Trudo 1
Clermont March of Dimes drives to new high total
Mrs Lucy Engle, chairman, reports Clermont and vicinity contributions of 14551 dollars to the March of Dimes. School children gave 2730, a basketball game netted 1695, a memorial added 300, Camp Fire girls 1000, with rest from clubs and business coin containers. No house to house canvass. Ended this week and surpasses last year by about half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Engle
Clermont and
Viciity
Clermont
Agnes Wede
Bsubs
Postville Move as Bergs Sell Clermont Home
Arvey Berg has sold his Clermont property to Mr and Mrs Ben Bauman who will take possession March 1. The Bergs plan to move to Postville where Mr Berg is connected with the R E A. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Donald Martin and Jeannie of Charles City. Various local guests visit homes, honor rolls noted, and circuit officers meet at Decorah.
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Arvey Berg
Clermont
Ben ‘Bauman
Mrs. Berg
Postville
Mr. Berg
Karl Martin
Donald Martin
Jeannie
Charles City
Lorraine Kittelson
Clifford Kittelson
Luther College
Lorraine
Service Announcement and Society Meeting Notice
Our next service will be held March. Our attendance has been exceptionally fine this winter. Let us keep up our fine record. Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet March 1, with Mrs. M. H. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
M. H. Moore
St Peters Church Mass Times and Lenten Announcements
Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m Confessions Saturday at 8:00 p m and before Sunday Mass Weekday Masses 7:00 a m Saturday 8:00 a m on Friday 4 15 p m Ways of the Cross and Benediction Holy Hour Sunday evening Parishioners asked to donate to Indian and Negro Missions next Sunday Updates on mid week Lenten services will be given next Sunday No choir rehearsal Thursday evening
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Services Schedule
Pastor A O Nesset leads services on Sunday February 26 at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m with Luther League social at 8 p m Janet Lyngaas and Kenneth Blockhus groups in charge. West Clermont Priscillas meet Wednesdays at 2 p m and Lenten service at 8 p m March 1 titled Jesus in Get semane anthem by West Clermont choir. East Clermont chair meets February 28 at Clarence Olson home 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Clermont Calendar Updates and Clermont News Items
Clermont social calendar lists Junior Cler mont Study Club Grand Meadow Study Club and firemen meeting while Priscilla Working Band and Altar Guild events are noted. Obituary: Hans Hanson former Clermont President dies in Minneapolis after a stroke. Local moves include Roy and Mrs Dunning moving into the Flynn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Clermont
Grand Meadow
B. & P. Assit
Priscilla
Methodist
East Societies
Rosary Society
jAltar Guild
All-New 1951 Kaiser Makes Bow With Many New Safety Features
Kaiser-Frazer introduces the 1951 Kaiser line with 12 body styles and safety advances. Features include large glass area and Supersonic 115 HP engine, reinforced by a low 60 inch profile, crash absorbing panel, and tuck-away spare tire well. Models offer sedan, club coupe, business coupe, and Traveler utility bodies with conventional, overdrive, or Hydra-Matic drives.
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Kaiser- Frazer
Kaiser
Marilyn Morey
Wees
Hazelton
Wtnean Intariareudith Inimeatenn
Edgar F. Kaiser
Kaiser-Frazer
K-F
Keiser
Visitors to Mrs. Washburn Highlight Local Week
Mrs Mary Washburn received visitors including Mrs Lena Wolfs and Anna, Mrs Inga Evenson and her children, Mrs Charles Lawston, Mrs L T N Olson, Mrs Suzanna Kjosa and Mrs Joe Brorby during the past week, reflecting community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washburn
Lena Wolfs
Anna
Inga Evenson
Charles Lawston
L. T. N. Olson
Suzanna Kjosa
Joe Brorby
Top Cow Sells for 200 at Williams Sale Friday
J A Erickson of Farmers Savings Bank reports the top cow at the Williams sale brought exactly 200 dollars, with the rest selling close. The overall cattle sale was excellent with most cattle headed to Postville territory. Farm machinery sold well and corn brought 107 per bushel. Oats 63 cents, laying hens 114, feeder piga 34.50, sows 42.00. Guy Williams, a owner, lives in Clermont and his son Hubert plans to move to town.
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J. A. Erickson
Farmers Savings Bank
The
Echo
Postville
Guy Williams
Clermont
Hubert
Ta Town
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Allen Haboger
Arnold Stumme
Clifton Pringle
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Waucoma
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Harlan Stee
Castalia
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Rogatto
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Lucian Appelman
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Wadena
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Clement Messerli
Sheila
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Robert
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Alfred Andres
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Henry Follett
Will J. Nelson
Kenton Krueger
Fred Griesinger
Independence
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Ama Bear
Millerd
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Dennis
John Mark
Merlethe
Herbert Schatz
L,t, N, Olson
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Calmar
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Henry Hartman
Etkader
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Jim Taylor
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Gene Waters
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
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Arthur Matt
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Johnson Brothers
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Hans J. Garson
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