Clermont Town Team Defeats West Union Legion Boys 34 to 22
From the February 24 1921 issue, Clermont town team beat West Union Legion boys by 34 to 22 in a Wednesday evening game. Agnes Crowe visited from West Union with her family on Saturday. Oscar Hanson traveled from Postville to visit homefolks. Births announced include a son born February 18 to Mr and Mrs Guy Hyman and a daughter born February 18 to Mr and Mrs Michael Helgerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghitbatt
High Eye
Clermont
West Union Legion
Agnes Crowe
West Union
Oscar Hanson
Postville
Guy Hyman
Michael Helgerson
Phyllis Gress and Arthur Berndt Jr. wed at First Christian Church
Mr and Mrs Claude Gress announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis to Arthur H Berndt Jr son of Mr and Mrs H Berndt of Bloomington Indiana The ceremony was January 28 at 420 pm with a double ring service in Bloomingtons First Christian Church About 150 guests attended Mrs Berndt wore a blue flowered street length dress and red rose corsage The couple will reside at 1004 18th St Oakland California after Mrs Berndt finishes waves service and both plan to attend Indiana University after September The Berndts both served in the Navy and move to California for now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gress
Phyllis
Arthur H. Berndt, Jr
The
Waves
Oakland
Calif
Berndt
18Th St
Larson families host dinner guests Sunday
Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson Mr and Mrs George Larson Lyle and Kathryn were dinner guests Sunday in the Ewald Lyngass home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans. J. Larson
George Larson
Lyle
Kathryn
Ewald Lyngass
Clermont Students Shine in State Declamatory Meet
West Union hosted the preliminary state declamatory contest on Feb 21 with Clermont entrants Dramatic Marion Probert humorous Gladys Yaustin and oratorical Lorraine Kittelson placing high. Lauderdale: Clermont to send Neva Durscher David Appelman and Robert Burgett to the Fayette county meet March 7 at Randalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Clermont
Marion Probert
Gladys Yaustin
Lorraine Kittelson
Gladys Yauslin
Marion
Neva Durscher
David Appelman
Robert Burgett
Fayette County
Randalia
New Members of the Legion Auxiliary Listed
A complete list of new members joining the American Legion Auxiliary is provided. Names include Irene Bennett Audrey Bennett Maxine Wickham Clara Belschner Joycelyn Bakewell Lois Schrader Ole Blockhus Walter Fritz Ed Johnson and Clarissa Paulson. They will be initiated at an upcoming meeting.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Irene Bennett
Audrey Bennett
Maxine Wickham
Clara Belschner
Joycelyn, Bakewell
Lois Schrader
Ole Blockhus
Walter Fritz
Ed Johnson
Clarissa Paulson
Life Sketch of John H. Johnson
John H. Johnson son of Halvor Johnson and Bergit Nelson was born in Marion township Clayton county November 19 1879 He died February 16 1946 after strokes and long illness Funeral services were held February 19 at Highland Lutheran Church Interment in Highland cemetery He leaves a brother Emil Johnson of Clermont and was preceded by his wife parents two brothers and two sisters.
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John H. Johnson
Halvor Johnson
Bergit Nelson
Marion Township
Clayton County
Marion Lutheran
Norwey
Luina Wikan
Bursett
Emil Johnson
Clermont
John
Mallon Township
Highland Township
Clifford Largon
John Wald
Herman Stendal
Emil
Highland Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesset
Albert Larson
Olavus Larson
Halvor Thompson
Henry R. Larson
Jeln Erickson
Louis Gregerson
Highland Cemetery
Harold Wikan
Waukon
Birthday Celebrations Across Families in Gunder and Elgin
Sunday gatherings united multiple families to honor birthdays in the Larson household. Karen Ann Larson marked a late February birthday, alongside Mrs. Anton Peterson and Phil Leuchtenmacher, relatives from Gunder and Elgin, in a shared observance with Mr. and Mrs. George OQ Larson and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Peterson
Artene
Phil Leuchtenmacher
Louis
Gunder
Roy, Leuchtenmacher
Elgin
George OQ. Larson
Larson
Karen Ann
Notice to Marion About Joe and Quinton in Rumor Chatter
A gossip column fragment mentions Marion should tighten hooks on Joe amid rumors of him two timing. It cites a bus driver as possible source and questions about Quinton and frequent columnist appearances. It notes Frankie’s uphill strolls and other local gossip about Ruth and James and a wrist watch detail.
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Frankie
David A
Bob B
Lois
Miss Gould
Andy
Clerawat
Litt Kittle
Sidtle
Chatter Weild
Pye
Castalia
Marion
Joe
Quinton
Shipton
Mary Ann
Boo
James
Ticket Filed for Town Election March 25
Nomination paper filed with town clerk Geo Durscher on Monday lists a full ticket plus two extras. Candidates named include Will J. Nelson for Mayor Art Stee Richard L Olson John A Larson Clarence Tatra Burkhard Riegel Alfred Baechler Richard Griebenow for Councilmen Elmer Olson for treasurer Filing closes Saturday March 3 No town caucus planned. candidates must petition for ballot spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Durscher
Will J. Nelson
Art Stee
Richard L. Olson
John A. Larson
Clarence Tatra
Burkhard ‘Riegel
Alfred Baechler
Richard Griebenow
Elmer Olson
East Clermont Luther League Program and Community Moves
The East Clermont Luther League meets Sunday March 2 with hymn devotion study and talks on prayer led by Ruth Anderson Oliver Larson Donna Gilbertson Helmer Lyngaas and Rev Nessel. Local residents announce moves and visits including Boyle, Anderson, Gunderson, Mayme Boyle, and others with updates on work and hospital plans.
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East Clermont
Children of the Heavenly Father
Nessel
USW Sponsors Victory Canned Food Drive in Clermont
The United Service Women sponsor a Victory collection of canned foods to aid starving children and adults in war devastated areas. Donations may be money to save shipping and re wrapping. contact Mrs Ida Olson, chairwoman, or drop off at Baechler's store. The Clermont drive closes March 9.
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United Service
U.S. W
Ida Olson
Baechler
Clermont
Study Club Affirms Pan American Aid and Officers to Be Elected
Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Lenora Shipton home voting to cooperate with the Pan American Educational Fund to bring Latin American students to an American university. Shipton named historian. papers read on The News and How to Understand and The Clubwomen. Next meeting to elect officers. Several local residents and relatives visited, hosted meals, and noted personal movements and employment updates.
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Clermont Study Club
Lenora Shipton
Pan American Educational Fund
Marjorie Appelman
Edith Larson
Gratitude for Dean’s Thoughtful Remembrances
Mr and Mrs Emi Schneider thank all who remembered Dean during his illness and after his return home. They appreciate gifts letters cards and visits from his teacher classmates and many friends for their thoughtfulness.
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Dean
Emi
West Clermont Mission Society Meets for Brotherhood Plans
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday February 20 with hostesses Clarente Johnson Ole C Peterson Raymond Erhardt Ed C Olson Elmer Olson Alton Staff George Belschner and Mary Washburn The gathering opened with hymn Deep and Glorious Word Victorious A card of thanks was read from Dale Hanson A committee to plan the Brotherhood banquet March 26 was named Carmen Swenson Harold Rooker and L T N Olson The group discussed a food drive to aid the needy Rev Nesset led devotion from Acts 18 and J B Shipton announced program Christian Leadership in Public Life The meeting closed with hymns prayers and doxology In attendance were Burnell Anderson family of Postville and additional local guests and birthday offerings were collected for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames Clarente Johnson
Ole C. Peterson
Raymond Erhardt
Ed .C. Olson
Elmer Olson
Alton Staff
George Belschner
Mary Washburn
Dale Hanson
Carmen Swenson
Harold Rooker
L. T. N. Olson
Ida Olson
Nesset
J. B. Shipton
Christian ‘Leadership In Publiy
Shipton
Mesdames Carmen Swenson
Millard C. Larson
Gilbert Anderson
Richard Griebenow
Lester Anderson
L. M. Hovland
Banry Olson
Martin Anderson
Union church services announced for March 3 7 30 p.m
Union church announces services to be held March 3 at 7 30 p m at the home of Gerald Gutcher with attendees invited to join in the evening gathering and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Gutcher
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly March Calendar
The Clermont parish outlines a series of services and church group meetings from March 3 to March 7. Highland Service at 11 a.m. East Clermont. Luther League at 8 p.m. Program chair Donna Gilbertson. Brotherhood bus plans and ride signups. adult Bible class 1:30 p.m. West Clermont. Priscilla Society 2:15 p.m. with hostesses and Agnes Bilden as program chair. mid week Lent service at Westchurch 8 p.m. East Clermont Societies meet 2:15 p.m. with Leona Lyngaas as program chair. Lent services urged for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
Clermont
Luther League
Donna Gilbertson
West Clermont Priscilla Society
Arthur Nelson
G. O. Anderson
Richard Griebunow
Wm. Burrow
Mary Waslyburn
Otto Vasby
Agnes Bilden
Westchurch
East Clermont Societies
USW Meeting At Mrs Ostlie Home February Session
The United Service Women gathered at Irene Ostlie’s home on Tuesday February 12 with Hans J Larson assisting. A quilt was tied and items were prepared for shipment to the shipping center. Sixteen members attended and discussed canned goods for overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Irene Ostlie
Hans J. Larson
Weekend Visits Spotted Across Castalia Alta Vista Cedar Rapids
Clarice Dugetad stayed with Anna Edge Friday to Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Guests from Castalia included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brandt and Lloyd and Cevil Guetz with Mrs. Trene Ostlie and Mrs. George Washburn relatives in Alta Vista. Mrs. Mary Washburn hosted and joined them for a weeklong visit. Merle Ruckdael dined with Elvira Johnson Sunday. Farmers plant a test acreage of Gold Seal Hybrid Seed produced by Cargill for comparison. Bakewell Proctice and Feed Store advertises services by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Dugetad
Anna Edge
Cedar Rapids
Walter Brandt
Lloyd
Castalia
Cevil Guetz
Trene Ostlie
George Washburn
Alta Vista
Mary Washburn
Washburn
Merle Ruckdael
Elvira Johnson
Cargill
Bakewell Proctice & Feed Store
Clermint
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Enterprise
Phyllis Gress
Clermont, Iowa
Quinton Olson
Elsie Neaset
Dolores Schupani
Gerald Aanes
Gladys Vaustin
Lois Olson
Sacred Heart of Monticello
Lamont
Donna Lofisgard
Loftsgard
Monticello
Olsen
Martin
L. Westpfahl
L. Kittelson
M. Tschantz
Kring
Calmar
Dirty Gertie
Legion Auxiliary
Orville Larson
Carl Torkelsson
Emil Johnsen
East Clermont Luther League
Howard Boyle
Roy Learn
Harvey Anderson
Mayme Boyle
Boyle
Harry Gunderson
Henry Heusman
Gladys Anderson
R. N
Mark
Fayette
Art Meckelson
Reynard Smith
Geo. Smith
Decorah
Hans J. Largon
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
Wm. Belschner Hame
USW
T.M. Kelly
Minneapolis, Minn
Milwaukee
Wis
Elizabeth Kelly
F. W. Bigler
Carl Westpfahl
H.W. Westpfahl
Jake Kocher
Hawkeye
Harriet Hauaser
Conrad
Chicago
Harold Johnson
Florentine Westpiah
North Shore Country Club
Emma Rear
Dennis Lee Rear
Millard Rear
Clarence Rear
John ‘Mark
Russell Mark
Edna Torkelson
Herbert Schutz
Carolyn
Ole Kir_kestue
Burnell Anderson
Ralph Muen
Ossian
Eleanor Anderson
Eda ‘Rapids.y
John Meyer
Sumner
Ezra Rowland
Donnie
Judy Anderson
Charles Vino Gress
Cedar Falls
Vino
Reuben Hackmann
Carl Hackmann
Bertram Kurth
Mission Society
Harold Earle
Roger
M. C. Larson
C. A. Palmer
Clarence Grover
Darlene Olson
LaVonne Swenson
Gloria Buraus
Mary Tschantz
Joyce Amundson
Marilyn Olson
Norman Sampson
Kenneth Westpfahl
Roger Amundson
Chrystal
A. O. Anderson
Union Church Service
Clermont Lutheran Parish
John Deere
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