Outstanding Service by Clermont American Legion Auxiliary
The Clermont unit met January 8 at Mrs Frances Cline's home. They thanked units for Gifts for the Yanks and distributed Clermont gifts to Schick Hospital veterans. Acknowledgements came from Knoxville gift shop and Des Moines hospital. Members sewed carpet rags for Kroixville and prepared for February meeting hosted by Mire Hazel Jerdee and Elsie Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frances Cline
Cline
Red Cross
Clermont
Schick Hospital
Knoxville
Wits
Des Moines
Iowa
Kroixville
Occupational
Mire
Hazel Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Woodland Club Meeting Returns With Election of Officers
The Woodland Study club met January 8 at Mrs. Alma Andersons home with co host Mrs. Eleanor Anderson. The president led the group in Long Long Ago and readings from Psalm 85. Fourteen members answered roll call with meat canning hints. Officers elected: Nora Nelson president Susanna Largon vice president Jelena Gunderson secretary treasurer. Prizes were awarded to Viola Swenson Nora Nelson Ursula Hemsath and Susanna Larson. Guests were Mrs. Irene Ostle and Jean Aahes. The meeting closed with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Alma Anderson
Eleanor Anderson
Nora Nelson
Susanna Largon
Jelena Gunderson
Viola Swenson
Ursula Hemesath
Susanna Larson
Irene Ostle
Jean Aahes
Singing America
Visit Homecoming Notes From Wadena and Cedar Falls
Robert Bartholomew of Wadena reports wage callers Monday afternoon in the Ivan area. Dale Grimes of West Union is visiting for a week with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Herbert Martin and family. Dale has just returned after 3 12 years in service in the South Pacific. Mrs Jessie Lottsgard spent Saturday with her mother Mrs Dorf Opperud at Sartori hospital Cedar Falls. Friends are glad to hear Mrs Opperud is improving from recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bartholomew
Wadena
Ivan. Ieleney
Dale Grimes
West Union
Herbert Martin
Dale
South Pacific
Jessie Lottsgard
Dorf Opperud
Sartori Hospital
Cedar Falls
Opperud
Harry. Gunderson
Burnell Anderson
Wayne Abbey
Margaret Becker
Waterloo
Ben Herbert
Harry Becker
Larry
Don Horan
Catherine Horan
Raymond Paulson
Horan
St. Francis Hospital
Ben Appelman
L. H. Appelman
Postville Hospital
Clermont Boys Triumph in Home Court Victory
Clermont basketball team defeated Ossian 44 to 11 after a 24 to 3 halftime lead. Clermont seventh win in nine starts, with the girls also beating Ossian 37 to 20. Donna Loftsgard scored 33 points for Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ossian
Clermont Girls
Donna Loftsgard
Lorraine Westpfahl
Marjorie Westpfahl
Lois Olson
Elsie Nesset
Betty Burger
Donna Lolftsgard
Dor
Beals
Moore
Mr. Reed
What I got from Santa Claus topic at school resumption
Primary News notes that the class discussed Santa Claus gifts as school reopened after vacation. students shared items and reactions in a brief, informal report.
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Santa Claus
Eastern Stars Install Clermont Chapter Officers
Clermont Chapter 0, E. S. installed officers Saturday evening. Mrs. Helen Graver, charter member and Past Worthy Matron, led a candle light service with many officers taking part. New Worthy Matron Edith Lamon was installed by Joyce Appelman as Installing Marshal. Officers installed included Will J. Nelson Worthy Patron, Sophie Follett Asso Matron, Walter Follett Asso. Patron, Ruth Olson secretary, Caroline Follett treasurer, Lorraine Krueger Conductress, Mildred Moore Asso. Conductress, Joyce Appelman Chaplain, Hazel Jerdee Marshal, Edna Nelson organist, Andine Vasby Ada, Beulah Lubke Ruth, Betty Wollett Esther, Frances Cline Martha, Mary Gould Elects. Lois Olson sang. Ruth Olson Installing Chaplain. Joyce Appelman Installing Marshal. The chapter presented Corsages to Joyce Appelman Past Worthy Matron and Helen Grover installing officer. Twelve guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
E. S
Helen Graver
Edith Lamon
Joyce
Appelman
Will J. Nelson
Sophie Follett
Asso
Walter Follett
Ruth Olson
Caroline Follett
Lorraine Krueger
Mildred ‘Moore
Joyce Appelman
Hazel Jerdee
Marsha
Edna Nelson
Andine Vasby
Ada
Beulah
Lubke
Ruth
Betty Wollett
Esther
Frances Cline
Martha
Mary Gould
Lois Olson
Helen Grover
Clermont Lutheran Parish Calendar and School Notes
Clermont Lutheran Parish reports Sunday services at Highland and West Clermont with meetings for a financial campaign after the service East and West Clermont. Sunday school at 10 45 a m and midweek choir rehearsals. West Clermont notes reading progress and grade level curriculum updates while missings and transitions are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nesset
Highland
East Clermont
Luther League
West Clermont
25 Years Ago Notes From Clermont and Nearby
Mrs. Van Appelman and Paul arrived Monday from Sperry for a visit with Clermont relatives. Everett Crowe left Saturday for a visit with friends in Cedar Rapids. A 9 12 pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs Roy Pettit of Waukegan Ill. Mrs Pettit was formerly Anna Appelman. Wm. Kneeland transacted business in West Union. Bert Cahalan returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting Clermont. Peter Johnson returned from Ames after a short course for electric meetermen. Margaret White, Ames domestic science student, arrived home. Clermont College closed due to scarlet fever cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Appelman
Paul
Sperry
Clermont
Everett Crowe
Cedar Rapids
W. Appelman
Waukega
Ill
Roy
Pettit
Bert Cahalan
Peter Johnson
Ames
Margaret White
Nels Iverson Buys Olson Practice Station
Nels Iverson buys Olson produce business and will continue supplying Westcott and Winks of Sumner. He moves the station to the Johnson garage building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Iverson
Olson
Ed CC
Westcott & Winks
Sumner
Johnson Garage
Local Subscriptions and Social Notes from Clermont
A Clermont Enterprise reader sends $2.00 to renew the subscription expiring December 1945, praising the paper as vital for maintaining connections with friends. The page also records visits and social gatherings across Onalaska Wisconsin, West Union Iowa, Waterloo, and Postville, including military discharge news and upcoming hospital treatment for Mrs. Horan.
Change in Clermont Calmar basketball schedule noted
The Clermont schedule incorrectly lists Calmar at Clermont for Friday night. The game is to be played at Calmar, not Clermont. Please remember this correction.
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Clermont
Calmar
Hold House Warming At Frieden Home
A Friday night house warming at Mr. and Mrs. George Frieden and Diane Frieden featured a pot luck lunch from baskets brought by the women. Attendees included Almer Nelson family Ames Olson family Eddie Ozelka C B Kittelson Arthur Helgerson Dorothy Carmen Swenson Ansten Helgerson and others. The Frieden family recently moved from the Ansten Helgerson home to the farm, and friends note Martin Nelson now resides in Manchester after buying a home there. Orlando Kittelson, injured in an Ames-area accident, visited Manchester hospital. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frieden
Diane
Messrs
Mes
Dames Almer L. Nelson
Ames Olson
Eddie Ozelka
C. B. Kittelson
Arthur Helgerson
Dorothy
Carmen Swenson
Ansten Helgerson
Frieden
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Clermont Churches
Rev. and Mrs. A. Neset of Clermont marked their 26th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Dr. N. Astrup Larson preached, and the event featured music, a formal dinner, silver dollar gifts, corsage and boutonniere for the couple, and a toastmaster led program highlights. Nearby attendees from multiple congregations and friends joined in the ceremony and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nesser
Clermont
West Clermont
Mission’ Society
Charles Benson
Agnes Bilden
S.J. Strandford
Lorraine Osterhus Vera
Carl Torkelson
Ulring
Fiskerbeck
Shefgeland
Larson
Bredeson
Annabelle Loftsgard
Joyce Amundson
Richard Oson
Mission Society
Nesset
Nexset
Dr. Larson
Clermont Valley Creamery Annual Meeting Held
The Clermont Valley Creamery annual meeting elected L H Adpelihan as president, Martin Amundson as vice president, C Kittelson as secretary, and Partners Savings Bank as treasurer. Joseph T Olson joined the board replacing Enoch Mock. L T N Olson was named for another year. Other directors include Wm B Miller, Roy Swenson, Merril Gunderson, and Albert Gulsvig. Harold Rooker is bus termaker with Nels Gilbert as assistant. Herb Harmison, manager of the Eastern Iowa Marketing Assn, spoke on marketing mechanics. Secretary Kittelson’s report noted thriving business and efficient plant management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley
L. H. Adpelihan
Martin Amundson
C. Kittelson
Partners Savings Bank
Joseph T. Olson
Enoch Mock
L. T. N Olson
Wm. B. Miller
Roy Swenson
Merril Gunderson
Albert Gulsvig
Harold Rooker
Bustermaker
Nels Gilbert
Herb Harmison
Mgr
Eastern Iowa Marketing Assn
Kittelson
Rosary Society elects officers at annual church meeting
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild held their annual pot-luck luncheon and meeting in the church parlors on Thursday January 3. Mrs Lorraine Crowe led prayer to open the session and Mrs Susanna Larson read the secretary’s annual report. Officers elected were Marie Kohls president Mary Burke vice president Marie Gerner secretary treasurer Katherine Schupanitz and Helen Betker counselors. The gathering closed with prayer.
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Rosary Society and
Altar Guild
Lorraine Crowe
Susanna Larson
Marie Kohls
Mary Burke
Marie Gerner
Katherine Schupanitz
Helen Betker
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Meeting of Woodland Club
Legh
EE Ne
J. A. Erickson
Eal
Quinton Olson
Dolores Schupanila
Gerald Aanes
Gladys Vauslin
Huddleston
James
Joe
CIO
Tub
Cleremont
Elgin
Andy
Dan Cupid
Mary Ann
Clermont Marine
Gus
Huba
Eastern Stars Install
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Kenneth
Sandra Olson
Billy Moyle
Netherlands
John J. Pinder
France
U.S. Tressury Department
Enterprise
Clermont Enterprise
Wm. West
Onalaska
Wis
Clarence Tatra
Vern Pratt
Russell Pratt
Russell
Tatra Home
Mary Griehenow
Lee
Martin Nelson
Postville
Manchester
Nelson
Russell Larsen
Jean Rances
Marion Lind
Charles Hoover
L. B Jones
Len Simek
Howard Wendland
T! West Union
John Dundee
Waterville
Henry Lawson
Phil Steffens
Richard Gricbenow
Charles DeSotel
Monona
Christine Monroe
DeSotel
Henry Kittelson
Clarence
Orlando Kittelson
Orlando
Frank Simnes
Oelwein
Verni Brandt
Harry Raney
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Iva Jean
Gladys Barnes
Paul Wells
Millville
Mary Washiburn
Hans J. Larson
Cpi Dale Hansen
Arthur Meckelson
Decorah
John A. Larson
John Olson
Rupert Haugen
Middle River
Ming
A. O. Nesset
Lutherin Parsonage
N. Astrup Larson
Ole Kvam
Esther Nesset
Cpl
Dale J. Hanson
Gilbert Hanson
Milo Meyr
Caral
Norene Boley
Dysart
Len Simik
Cora Palmer
Frane Appelman
Wankow
Clermont Valley Creamery
Vern ‘Elfard
Ray Reierson
Joe Brady
Lucian Appelman
C. W. Humphrey
Henry Whitford
Velga
John Deere
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine
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