Clermont High Declamatory Contest Winners Named
The Clermont 1 high school held a Thursday contest with Louise Peterson winning in Oratorical for America's Responsibility and Opportunity for World Peace. Betty Conner and Ralph Schrader took second and third. Marjorie Olson led Dramatic, Verla Gunderson topped Humorous, with Gretchen Rolls, Isabelle Wenger, Lois Brandt, and Edwina Olson earning runner up spots. Jane Denniston coached, Mrs. King judged, Clermont advances first place to state preliminaries in Clermont on Feb. 25 with Elgin Ossian and Postville also competing. Second-place victors head to sub-county at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont 1
Louise Peterson
America
Betty Conner
Ralph Schrader
Temple of Justice
Marjorie Olson
Ann Ruthledge
Gretchen Rolls
Little Pat
Isabelle Wenger
Verla Gunderson
Brothers In Business
Lois Brandt
Big Bad Wok
Edwina Olson
Mias Jane Denniston
King
West Union
Clermont High School
Clermont
Elgin
Ossian
Postville
Surprise Wedding Anniversary Noted by Neighbors
Neighbors gathered at the Harvey Meyer home on Sunday to celebrate Mr and Mrs Herman Griebenow s twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A picnic dinner featured a large wedding cake from Mrs Harvey Meyer and guests enjoyed cards and visits. A purse of silver was given to the Griebenows as a keepsake of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Griebenow
Harvey Meyer
Griebenow
Louie Martin
Mildred
Arlene
Bob Nesbit
Ann
Genevieve
Lou Monroe
Charles
Kate Horan
Frances
Elmer Osmundson
Phyllis
Elmer Anderson
Duane
Leslie
Richard Griebenow
Open Road East of Clermont Brings Farmers Aligned Effort
About 30 volunteers from east of Clermont and Clermont residents opened the remaining Clermont Gander road segment from the Elliott Olson farm to the Edward Johnson bridge after Fayette and Clayton county plows had cleared prior sections. A county maintainer aided the effort. Dr and Mrs L L Carr dined with Dr and Mrs J W Meyer in Postville. Mr and Mrs Henry Herwig of West Union visited J C Halverson last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont- Gander Road
Henry Herwig
West Union
J. C. Halverson
Helgersons Surprised on Silver Wedding Anniversary
The farm home of Mr and Mrs Ansten Helgerson in Grand Meadow township hosted a February 22 surprise party for their silver wedding anniversary. Neighbors relatives and friends attended to celebrate with cards visits and a midnight picnic supper. Rev G Gunsten presented a silver keepsake and spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansten Helgerson
Grand Meadow Township
Harry Helgerson
Martin Amundson
Norman
Julia Helgerson
Lloyd Aanes
Lyle
Clarisa
Jean
Gerald
Earl
Ames Olson
Gerhard Halverson
Emma Gunderson
Merri
Esther Houg
Vera Mae Olson
County Legion to Meet in Clermont March 3
The Fayette County Legion Association meeting moved from February 25 to March 3 in Clermont so State Commander W. G. Henke can speak. Election of officers for the coming year will take place, and Clarke County’s boys are known for staging strong county meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Legion
Clermont
Fayette County Legion Association
W. G. Henke
Des Moines
Henke
Brick City
Upper Iowa freshman wins speech contest prize
Lolita Blake, a freshman at Upper Iowa, won first place in the new oratory prize sponsored by Dr. Charles Francis Mc Nevin. The fifty dollar award went to Miss Blake for her oration titled Eulogy on Eugene Debbs. Judges included Mrs. T. A. King County Supt. Meyer of West Union and Mrs. Dorman of Fayette. The winner will represent Upper Iowa at the Iowa state contest on March 18. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hamre and others were guests at the George Smith home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolita Blake
Upper Iowa
Charles Francis McNevin
Blake
Eugene Debbs
T. A. King
Mrs Julius Johnson Dies at 73 in Clermont
Mrs Julius Johnson aged 73 died peacefully at home in Clermont on Feb 21 after years of declining health. Born Christi Nelson in Norway May 15 1862 she immigrated as a young girl and married Julius Johnson Feb 13 1884, with seven children three predeceased. Survived by husband Julius, four children Gilbert and Marvin Johnson Clermont Edwin Johnson five miles east and Herman Johnson Chicago, fourteen grandchildren and a brother Brede Paulson Clermont. Funeral at home and Lutheran church Clermont Monday Feb 24 with burial in Clermont Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Johnson
Clermont
Christi Nelson
Hadeland
Norway
Johnson
Lved
E. E. Bilden
Gilbert Anderson
Marvin Johnson
Edwin Johnson
Herman Johnson
Chicago
Brede Paulson
Card of Thanks and family notes from local paper
Julius Johnson and family thank friends and relatives for kindness after the death of their wife and mother. The note says good advertising is an investment and mentions Mr and Mrs Lawrence West as parents of a daughter born February 24. Louise Miller and Chrystal were dinner guests at the Mary Gruver home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence West
Louise Miller
Chrystal
Mrs. Mary Gruver
Community thanks for sympathy after mother's death
The family of Mrs. Guri Groth expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the bereavement. They acknowledge floral offerings and memorial gifts and thank Rev. Gunston for comforting words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guri Groth
Rev. Gunston
Mrs John Groth Pioneer Resident dies near Elgin
Mrs John Groth a pioneer in the community died at her home east of Elgin after a long illness at age seven years one month and five days. Born in Norway she came to Clayton county Iowa at thirteen and lived in Clermont area most of her life. She married John Groth in 1862 and raised eleven children, five survive with seven grandchildren. Interment was in Houg cemetery after home services due to impassable roads. Rev G Gunston officiated. Blessed be her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Groth
Elgin
Groth
Jam Groth
Guri Tollefson
Nummedal
Norway
Clayton County
Iowa
Clermont Lutheran
Clermont
Mr. Groth
Louie J. Groth
Seattle
Wash
Halston
Martin
Sarah
Sophie
Sun
Martin Groth
Houg
G. Gunston
Business and Professional Women’s Club Meeting Brief
The Business and Professional Women’s club met on Monday February 24 at Mrs Wm Crowe’s home with Elizabeth Priest assisting. Thirteen members attended including new member Gladys Peterson. The relief committee reported milk support for two needy families including a two year old child. After the business meeting bridge followed with Phyllis Lubke high and Maida Sperry low scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Wm. Crowe
Elizabeth Priest
Gladys Peterson
Relief Committee
Phyllis Lubke
Maida Sperry
Clermont Calendar notes and social visits
Clermont calendar lists March events including a Monday town council meeting and a Tuesday O E S meeting plus club gatherings. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Len Simek and Mr and Mrs Clifton Pringle in Waterloo, and Miss Margaret Crowe visiting in Oelwein. A sales job for Rawleigh route offers $25 weekly plus growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Priscilla
Royal Neighbors of America
Len Simek
Clifton Pringle
Waterloo
Clermont Luth. Church Services in Norwegian and English
Divine services in Norwegian at 11 a m Sunday morning at East Church. English services at 2 p m Sunday afternoon at West Church. The Priscilla Working Band meets Wednesday March 4 with hostesses Mrs Gilbert Anderson Mrs Frank Frisbie Mia Oscar Larson and Mrs L H Larsen. Visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
West Church
Town
Priscilla Working Band
Gilbert Anderson
Frank Frisbie
Mia
Oscar Larson
L. H. Larsen
Clermont Union Church Service Notes
The Clermont Union Church in Presbyterian rites held a worship service at 7:30 p.m. with J. J. Snyder as minister and Mrs. Wm. Nelson as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
House Warming for Len Simek at New Home
Friends gathered for a house warming party for Mr. and Mrs. Len Simek with card games and a floor lamp gift. Guests included L. L. Whitworth Waterlon Harry Rainey George Cowles West Union Clifton Pringle and Russell Grover. Local residents Martin Bilden Nesteby and Elizabeth Priest are noted with health and family travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
L. L. Whitworth
Waterlon
Harry Rainey
George Cowles
West Union
Clifton Pringle
Russell Grover
Simuk
West Union Visitors Share News of Ill Father and Neighbors
Mrs Geo Washburn and son George visited West Union to see her father Helgie Torgerson who has been quite ill. Mrs N J Breckner and daughter Carol and Mrs A D Ferguson of West Union called at Mrs Mary White’s home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W A Gagle of Mason City visited Edmund Dugstad’s home Monday evening. The Cagles were former neighbors of the Dugstads in Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moen
West Union
Geo, Walvanne
Stanley Roberts
R. S. Henderson
Paola
Kansas
Geo. Washburn
George
Helgie Torgerson
N. J. Breckner
Carol
A. D. Ferguson
Mary White
W. A. Gagle
Mason City
Edmund Dugstad
Mrs. Cagle
Dugstad
Chester
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. L. Carr
J. W. Meyer
Peter Hamre
Decorah
Orlando Tovenson
Arthur Meckelson
George Smith
Westinghouse
Central States
Power & Light Corporation
Mrs
Clermont Ceme
Rev. G. Gunston
Wm. Weber
James Brorby
Fayette
J. M. Brorby
Paul Skarshaug
Ames
Anna Brorby
Mee von Annalman
Mere Btl
Arno
al Crowe
American Legion Auxiliary
B. & PF. Women's Club
Margaret Crowe
Oelwein
Lucille Lobke
Ed Dugstad
Rawleigh
West Blackhawk
Winneshiek
Freeport
Ilinois
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
Martin Bilden
Mrs. Nesteby
East of Town
James Gordon
James
Elizabeth
Ces
Demeator
Better Homes & ‘Gardens Child Life
Capper
ETUDE
Farm Journal
Mousehold
Liberty Mag
McCall’s Magazine
Midwest
Golfer
Modern Mechanix
Parents
Pictomial Review
Popular Science Monthly
Radio News
REA
Redbook Magazine
Wrod
Silver Screen Sports
True Confessions
True Story
Woman's World
R.F.D
Town & State
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