Commend Hot Lunch Program Letter to Local Schools
A letter from the Department of Public Instruction forwarded to Supt. M. H. Moore and supervisor C. W. Bangs commends the hot lunch program serving about 340 children in the Clarkemont area. Mrs. Beckman’s review dated Dec 18 1947 praises cooperative staff, well kept records, adequate menus, sanitation, storage using chicken feeders, and a drying rack idea to share with other schools.
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Clerimont
M. H. Moore
Department of Public Instruction
C. W. Bangs
Rosary Society Meets at Peters Rosary Altar Guild
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday January 8 at the rectory with a one o clock luncheon. Eighteen members answered roll call one visitor attended. Officers for the opening year were chosen Mae Crowe president Louis Bigler vice president Mrs Wilbur Thornton secretary treasurer and Mrs James Triem and Mrs Melvin Martin conquerors. A quilt project was planned as a money making activity for January. The retiring president thanked the group for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Peters
Rosary Society
James Triem
Melvin Martin
Farmers and Bank Officers Understand Farm Problems
Farmers who deal with this bank know that our officers understand farm problems and are familiar with conditions in this part of the country. We try to see beyond the four walls of this bank so as to be able to picture in our minds the real circumstances in each case. In this way we can make our cooperation more personal. Farmers have often thanked us for the interest we have shown. Our answer is that we help ourselves when we help them.
Methodist Church Revives Sunday Evening Service
Church notes next evening service this Sunday. Delegates Mesdames Ruth Starkey and Nora Halvorson attended the Dubuque District Missions rally in Fayette Monday. The event highlighted Our Missionaries work in China and India. Rev. Bruce D. Jones, Pastor.
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Dubuque
Fayette
Mesdames
Ruth’ Starkey
Nora Halvorson
China
India
Bruce D. Jones
Clermont Parish Week of Lutheran Activities
Pastor Nesset leads sermons on The Faith of our Fathers at West Clermont 9:30 am and East Clermont 11 am with East Clermont Luther League at 8 pm. Sunday events include junior and senior choirs, plus a senior choir business meeting.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther League
Elgin Ladies’ Aid Society
George Hanson
Clermont opens basketball season with win over Oelwein
Clermont defeated Oelwein high 22 to 6 to start the season. Masonic Lodge No. 160 installs officers January 11 for 1923 including W C Follett as W M and A C Osthie as S W. Wm Larrabee treasurer and B C Grover secretary. Wm Kelly farm sale proceeds totaled 4300 with cows selling high to 81. Hillary Gordon of Sheehan Post elected bill clerk for the 40th General Assembly to sit in Des Moines. Walter L. Cook of Wadena named first assistant sergeant at arms for the 39th session. Nellie Sheehy returns to Hartland school. Mrs John Stotenburg goes home to Davenport with Milo Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Oel
Wein High
Masonic Lodge
No. 160
W. C. Follett
W. M. A. C. Osthie
S. W
H. B. Ostlie
J. W
Wm. Larrabee
Treas
B. C. Grover
W. H. Martin
W. B. Shipton
C. Halvorson
Jno. Smith
J. S
Geo
O. Mosby
Tyler
Wm. Kelly
Hillary Gordon
American Legion
Sheehan
40Th General Assembly
Des Moines
Hillary
W. R. Blake
House
Fof Wadena
39Th General Assembly
Blake
Elliot Hotel
Nellie Sheehy
Hartland
Minn
John Stotenburg
Davenport
Conner
Milo Conner
Want Ad Column Promises Quick Results
A note from the Want Ad column inviting readers to use its listings for fast outcomes. It emphasizes practical, results oriented notices and urges consignments, sales, and ads to reach nearby buyers and sellers efficiently. The item reflects the newspaper’s practical service role.
Cliffé Motor Co Shows New Ford Trucks Open House
The Fred T. Cline Motor Co in Clermont hosts an open house today to unveil Ford's new post war truck line. The event features the first showing of two models F-7 and F-8 with gross weights of 19 000 and 21 500 pounds. The trucks are marketed as streamlined yet rugged for performance and longevity with demonstrations planned.
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Fred T. Cline Motor Co
Clermont
Ford
Clermont Chapter Installs Officers After Meeting
Clermont Chapter E S installs officers for the year following the regular meeting held Tuesday January 6 with Mrs LaNora Halvorson as installing officer Andine Vasby installing chaplain Ruth Olson installing marshal Worthy Michapsborraine Rue ger Worthy Patron Kate Follett associate Matron dred Moore associate patron Will J Nelson secretary Ruth Olson treasurer Caroline Follett conductor Frances Cline asst conductress Edith Accala chaplain LaNora Halvorson marshal Hazel Jerdee organist Edna Nelson Ada Beulah Lubke Ruth Clarice Dugstad Esther Sophia Follett Martha Joyce Appelman Electa Edith Larson Warder Ruth Starkey Sentinel J C Halvorson. Lorraine Krueger invested as Worthy Matron presented arm bouquet by Carolyn. Marilyn Follett assisted with poem. Betty Andres and Marilyn Follett sang a duet. Past Matron Sophie Follett received a gift. Guests from Fayette and Clermont attended. Refreshments followed. Local visits noted including Chicago visitor Mrs Harry Johnson and others. Lou Jones celebrated 84th birthday with family. Some attendees listed with addresses.
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Clermont
E. S
LaNora Halvorson
Andine Vasby
Ruth Olson
Worthy
Michapsborraine Rueger
Kate Follettt
Asso
Dred Moore
Will J.nelson
Caroline Follett
Frances Cline
Edith Accala
Hazel Jerdee
Edna Nelson
Ada
Beulah Lubke
Ruth
Clarice Dugstad
Esther
Sophia
Follett
Martha
Joyce Appelman
Electa
Edith Larson
Ruth Starkey
Sentinel
J. C. Halvorson
Lorraine Krueger
Carolyn
Marilyn Follett
Betty Andres
Marilyn ‘Follett
Clermont 4-H Club Meets at Kitts home on Saturday
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H club met January 10 at Lorraine Kittelson home. Sixteen members answered roll with one pledge. Visitor Gloria Buraas attended. Report of treasurer read. Program covered sewing topics and crafts led by members. Reporter Kathryn Larson. El kader supervisor H F Oelberg visited.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Lorraine Kittelson
Gloria Buraas
Germany
Geraldine Kerr
Jean Brandt
Bernice Blockbus
LaVonne Swen
Clermont Now Has Store Door Delivery Service
Joe Erickson, CRL P freight agent, announces store door freight delivery for incoming and outgoing shipments. Freight will be picked up or delivered to your door with no extra charge upon signup with the local agent. Arvey Berg has contracted with the railway to move freight between depot and customer door, available only to town customers, not farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Erickson
C RL & P
Arvey Berg
Clermont social notices and baptism of infant Larry Eugene
Monday calendar lists Commercial club and Amvet Auxiliary and West Clermont Mission Society meetings. Mr and Mrs George A Larson entertained at dinner Sunday Jan 11 for baptism of infant Larry Eugene at West Clermont Lutheran with Rev A O Nesset. Sponsors were Phil Leuchtenmacher and Rus Leeman. Dinner guests included Anton Peterson family and Norman Leuchtenmacher among St Olaf neighbors. Jan 11 also marked the 26th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Anton Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Larson
Larry Eugene
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O Nesset
Phil Leuchtenmacher
Rus
Russell Leeman
Norman
St. Olaf
Anton Peterson
Red Cross Meeting Next Monday
Red Cross chairman Mrs E L Crowe announces a meeting at Farmers Savings Bank on Monday Jan 19 at 7 30 p m to discuss spending available funds in Fayette county North Fayette County chapter sponsors projects including highway and waterway safety and two open meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Crowe
Red Cross
Farmers Savings Bank
Fayette County
North Fayette County
Priscilla Working Band meets with hostesses and plans
Priscilla Working Band held January 7 meeting with hostesses A Q O Nesset Arnold Stumme Carmen Swenson Swenson W B Milley and C Beventson. Hymn and devotional led by Rev Nesset followed by secretary report. A gift to Nora Loaftsgare from the society and a request to bring guests next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Mesdames A. QO. Nesset
Arnold Stumme
Carmen Swenson
Swen Swenson
W. B. Milley
C. Beventson
Nesset
Millard Lirsan
Nora Loaftsgare
Harold Landsgard
Landsgard
Leonard Olson
Lydia Thorson
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Rosary Society Met
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Lou Jones
John Jones
Waukon
Mrs. Jones
Geo. Wander
Suzanne
Mary Griebenow
Castalia
Richard Griebenow
Qlavus Berentson
Waterloo
Clermont Lutheran Parish
A. O. Nesset
Enterprise
Cliffé’ Motor Co
C. E
Harry Johnson
Chicago
Lars Sampson
Elmer Nelson
Charles
Oelwein
Burton Eckhardt
Max Reed
Monona
Jones
Harold Rooker
New Vienna
Henry
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
California
Anton Anfinson
Butte City
Mont
Mary Washburn
Casper Nelson
Albert Lea
J. O. Larson
Ethan Guyer
Glover Clovers
Joan Swenson
Mildred Foley
Judy Swenson
Vida Heckman
Arlene Olson
Kathryn Larson
H. F. Oelberg
Elkader
Karl Martin
Hans J. Larson
Elva Hjelming
West Union
Commercial Club
Amvet Auxiliary
West Clermont Mission Society
W.C
Milo Meyer
Carol
Postville
Dale Hanson
Gilbert’ Hanson
V. W. Brandt
Jimmie
Anna Gunderson
Lizzie Gundersson
Bertha Frisbie
Elgin
Elmer T. Nelson
Calvin
Henry Amundson
Theo Loftsgard
Harry Stolle
L. Shay
Richard
Joan
Waubeck
Claude Gress
Priscilla
Edwin Larson
Bangor
Wis
Joe Larson
Odako
Shirley Olson
Ellen Kneeland
Walter Follett
Kenton Krueger
Kurtis
Alma Anderson
Alfred Andres
Glen Nims
Pena Erste
Ford Trucks
Bowus
Webster
Ford Dealer
Fred Atlen
NBC Network
Ford Theater
Clermont, Iowa
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