Installation of Masonic Officers in Waukon
Mrs. Helen Gruver presided at the Masonic Temple as C E officers were installed led by Worthy Matron Joyce Appelman. Barbara, daughter of Barbara, sang. awards were given to Ruth Olson and Ruth Starkey among others in a ceremony honoring past matron Ruth Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gruver
Waukon
Masonic Temple
Joyce Appelman
Barbara
Aftar
Appelman
Will J. Nelson
Walter Follett
Asso
Beulah Henderson
Caroline Follett
Sophie Follett
Lorraine Follett
Ruth Olson
Ruth Starkey
Mya
Esther
Frances Cline
Martha
Nora ‘Halverson
Electa
Hazelgeridee
R. &. Henderson
Helen Grover
Mildred Moore
Joyce Henderson
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Weekend in Waukon Area
Sunday guests from Waukon and Cedar Falls joined B O Henderson and Joyce Appelman birthday observances at the B C Henderson home. Justin Baker underwent ruptured appendix surgery at Postville hospital and is recovering well. Other local updates note Mary Scott’s return from Fayette, Harvey Anderson and Sid Virs Ale Anderson visiting in Walter Follett’s home, Joseph Larson and Gordon’s weekend trip to Onalaska Wisconsin, Carl Ostrander staying with Mil lard Larson for winter, Len Simek visiting Fred Clark in Independence, and a Clermont opera house appearance by Ray Alta and his Cowboy Serenaders Thursday night. 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Baker
Joseph Baker
Postville Hospital
Mary Scott
Fayette
John Matthews
Harvey Anderson
Sid Virs
Ale ‘Anderson
Walter Follett
Joseph Larson
Gordon
Onalaska
Wis
Carl Ostrander
Millard Larson
Len Simek
Independence
Fred Clark
Clermont Opera House
Ray Alta
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
Gilbert Anderson
Ed Johnson
Alfred Buraas
Onelaska
Walter Vinton
Larson
Larson Broz
Norman Amundson
Herbert Malven
Maynard
James Bilden
Harold Gress
Cedar Rapids
Evelyn Hodda
Waterloo
Clermont
Claude Gress
Aulden Cornish
Postville
Hans J. Larson
George V. Larson
Kathryn and
Lyle
Ewald Lyngans
Gloria Buraas
Lorraine Kittelson
Mary Tschantz
LaVonne Swenson
Catherine Horan
Rupert Haugen
Middle River
Minn
A. O. Nessat
Ole Kvam
Decorah
Lucian Appelman
Anna Larrabee
Mesdames J. B. Shiptin
H A. Lubke
M. H. Moore
John Jones
Wayne Olson
Waukon
Lou Jones
E. L. Crowe
High School Party and Sports Highlights in 1944
An all high school party sponsored by the junior class featured bingo ping pong dancing and gifts on Dec 21 with Arthel Meyer as records keeper. The mixed chorus performed publicly on Dec 17 at Union church. Basketball summaries show girls at 7 0 and boys at 5 4 with notable scorers Donna Loftsgard William Nelson and defense by Aanes Miller and Loftsgard. A Waterville Clermont basketball doubleheader is set for Jan 1 and Jan 16 with the girls undefeated except for a flu inspired loss. Primary and early grades report Christmas lessons and new students with over 50 defense stamps purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthel Meyer
Randalia
Monona
Ossian
Waucoma
Stanley
Arlington
Donna Loftsgard
Meyer
Schupanitz
Abel
Olson
Westpfahl
Rabdalia
Elgin
West Union
Wancoma
William Nelson
Anderson
Aanes
Miller
Loftsgard
Waterville
Clermont
Janice Olson
Sandra Olson
Leland
Mary ‘Lou Sparks
Albert Wede
Clermont Study Club Met Tuesday Afternoon
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. H. A. Lubke's home. Members responded to roll call on Birds and Wild Life. A letter from the Russian Relief Agency was read about a gift package of two sweaters from Christmas. Mrs. J. B. Shipton reviewed Span ish Gardens from Garden Handbook and magazines. A birthday surprise honored Mrs. Merle Alderson with a pot luck supper and a cookie jar later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
H. A. Lubke
Rell
J. B. Shipton
Mary Rutherford
Jay
Jessie Loftsgard
Donna
Vernon
Tillie Swenson
Robert Hamilton
Bobby
Merle Alderson
Mrs. Alderson
Almer Leo Nelson
Rosena ‘Anderson
Kenneth
Arvid
Amo
Carlyle Anderson
Wm. A. Nelson
Orvin Thompson
Wayne Shipton - Mellien Loftsgard
Stanley Loftsgard
Simon Nelson
Bettina Buraas
Paul Wells
Millville
Mary Washburn
Archie Johnson
Gilbert Anderson
Ole Amundson
Ed Johnson
Walter Vinton
Sharon
Cresco
Harold Earle
Fayette
Millard C. Larson
Clarence Brandt
Irene Erickson
Spring Grove
Minn
J. A. Erickson
Estella Powers
Abingdon
Arlington
Marion
Ohio
Ivan Peterson
East Clermont
Rosary Society Elects Officers at Clermont Parish
The St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at the Clermont parish rectory for its annual pot luck and officer election. New officers include Mrs. E L Crowe as president and Mrs. Dan Burke as vice president, with Mrs. George Larson secretary treasurer. Outgoing officers were Mrs. H F Becker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild of
Clermont
Cooney
Harry Becker
E.L. Crowe
Dan Burke
George Larson
Robert Schupanitz
H. F.becker
Burkhart Riegel
Ebb. Crowe
Sec-Treas
Fred Bigler
Howard Boyle
School Notes Reflect Busy Grade Studies and Fun
The fifth and sixth grades study Central States Estonia Latvia and Lithuania with new pupil Gordon Larson joining the fifth grade. The sixth grade tackles Norway and Sweden while English grammar focuses on lay lay and laid. Seventh and eighth grade explore The Man Without a Country with animal stories in seventh grade and reviews underway for semester tests. A few birthdays are noted and a light, reflective piece ends with verses about bad and good days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Robert Martin
Robert Burger
LaVonne Swenson
Randera Appelman
Ardis Olson
Union Church Services Notice
Union church services set for January 14 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Carrie Carpenter Please note the location for attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Carrie Carpenter
Clermont Lutheran Parish Service and Meetings Schedule
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists events for West Clermont and East Clermont locations. Adult confirmation at 9 30 a m on Sunday January 14, Luther League at 8 p m with Helen Abels group in charge, East Clermont service at 11 a m, Thursday January 11 Harris Larson farm hosts Highland Societies, West Clermont choirs meet, confirmands meet as usual on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Luther League
Helen Abel
East Clermont
Highland Societies
Harris Larson
West Clermont
Confirmands
St Peters Church shifts weekday Mass to 8 am
St Peter's Church adjusts weekday Mass from 7 30 to 8 00 a m hoping higher winter attendance. Mass Sunday Jan 14 at 7 o clock led by Rev Robert Cooney Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Confirmation Service at West Clermont Lutheran Next Sunday
Confirmation services will be held at West Clermont Lutheran church next Sunday January 14 at 9 30 a m. Adults from the pastor s adult class will be received into communicant membership through the rite of adult confirmation. Many local social notes follow with visits moves and gatherings among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Creamery Holds Annual Meeting At Clermont Valley
Clermont Valley Creamery Co stockholders and patrons held their annual meeting at the Legion hall on Monday January 8. Officers were re-elected: L. H. Appelman president Martin Amundson vice president Clifford Kittelson secretary Farmers Savings Bank treasurer. directors Albert Gulsvig Roy Swenson with holdover directors Wm. B. Miller Enoch Mark L. Tf. N. Olson and Merle Gunderson. The buttermilk was auctioned at a higher price than last year. The annual report shows business totaling 189509.24 and butter production of 409697 pounds selling for 188308.56 while manufacturing expense was 3.90 cents per pound and income per pound shutterfal was. (553 chars)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley Creamery Co
Legion Hall
L. H. Appelman
Martin Amundson
Clifford Kittelson
Farmers Savings Bank
Albert Gulsvig
Roy Swenson
Wm. B. Miller
Enoch Mark
L. Tf. N. Olson
Merle Gunderson
Kittelson
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C. E
B. C
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Dugstad
Mgr
Iowa
Schbols
Carol Miller
Willet Miller
Delores Schupanitz
Quinton Olson
Margaret Martin
Elsie Nesser
DeAlta Buraas
Florentine Westpfah
Margaret Becker
Minerva Thorson
Music News
Union Church
Sic
Sally
Sharon Vinton
Ken Silvestri
N.Y
G Sor
Silvestri
Dutch New Guinea
Ken
U.S. Treasury
Rosary Society
John Louis Carpenter
Spokane
Wash
John
Sheldon
Nellie Miller
Galesburg
Gilbert Nelson
Gilbert Hanson
Henry Olson
W. W. Brandt
Eda Meyer
Milo Meyer
Carol Lee Meyer
Harry Vauslin
Gladys
Hitch
Carolyn
Hazel Olson
Louie Reierson
Ed Kozelka
Gail
Emma Gunderson
J. Brandt
V.W. Brandt
Robert Barrett
Columbia
S. C
Marshall Skeen
H.A. Lubke
Honolulu
Coral Ave
Pearl City
Oahu
Franz Appelman
Ivadell Carpenter
Andine Vasby
Elsie Jerdev
Ardis ‘Olson
Lorene Gilbert
Margaret Tschantz
Donna Johnson
Minnie Kist
Evelyn Miller
Marilyn Follett
Marilyn _Olson
Wilma Martin
Josn Gerner
Elmer Stickfort
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
Tiekd Aanes
Sidney Nutting
L. H. Brandt
Wholf
Garnaville
Sverre Hjelming
Elkader
Ed Dugstad
Austin
Sandra Amundson
Gerald
William
Harold
Ailen
Clermont Union Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
A. C. Nesset
St. Peter’s Church
Opera House
Ray Alto
Cowboy Serenaders
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