Honor. Member Leaving Here in Near Future
The Union street birthday club met at Mrs. Ruth Larson's home on Monday afternoon to celebrate her anniversary before she and her children return to the farm on March 1. Guests shared in games and a picnic supper, and Mrs. Larson received a keepsake. A cash gift was also given for her birthday. Attending were Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Carl Halverson, Mrs. Carrie Carpenter, Mrs. George Belschner, Mrs. Alma Anderson, Mrs. Lyle Gunderson, Mrs. Olivia Olson, Mrs. George Durscher, Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth, Mrs. Julia Bilden, Mrs. Anson Priest, Mrs. Verni Engle, Mrs. John Moen, and Miss Edna Miler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union.street Birthday Club
Ruth Larson
Fordwell
Carrie Carpender
George Belschner
Alma Anderson
Lyle Gunderson
Olivia ‘Olson
George Durscher
Herbert Dummermuth
Julia Bilden
Anson Priest
Verni Engle
John ‘Moen
Edna Miler
Camp Fire Mothers Host Party and Notices
Mrs Theo Loftsgard led a Camp Fire Girls mothers party with a school of instruction and contests. Attendees included Mesdames Easler Moore Berentson Larson Schultz Bergeson Olson Larson Meyer Nelson Swenson. refreshments served. Notices list visits, surgeries, and a food and apron sale planned for January 20 at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Loftsgard
Odako
Elmer Easler
M. H. Moore
Olavus Berentson
M. c. Larson
Harlan Schultz
Floyd Bergeson
Evelyn Olson
Elmer Olson
George Larson
Orville ‘Meyer
Millard Nelson
Carman Swenson
Qodako Camp
Legion ‘Hall
Clermont Clippers Lose to Alpha in Tournament Opener
Clermont girls fall 31 25 to Alpha in a tournament opener at Wadena. Judy Swenson scores 21 points for Clermont while Proctor leads Alpha with 18. Junior high boys beat McGregor 29 15. Don Yauslin top Clermont with 9. Clermont high boys drop 48 46 to McGregor with Don Yauslin scoring 15. Biology class reviews vitamin needs via The Magic Alphabet and studies digestion. Senior Don Yauslin described. plans Navy service after graduation. Clermont-Hawkeye doubleheader: girls lose 52 32 with Swenson 168 points and Nelson 11. Hawkeye Boetcher 26. Clermont boys win 56 23 behind Yauslin 18. Semester news map lists student averages. high marks for Swenson, Doyle, Shipton. Freshman year: 33 1/3 percent average 88+. Speech contest set for Jan 22 7:30 p.m. in Larrabee Auditorium with selections including The Gym Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Wadena
Alpha
Judy Swengon
Proctor
Clermont High School
McGregor
David Gutcher
H. Kittleson
L. Barnhouse
Collins
Don Yauslin
Don Gutcher
Stewart
Hawkeye
Judy Swenson
Virginia Nelson
Boetcher
Clermont Boys
Hawkeye Boys
Yauslin
Shipton
Trimm
DeWayne Johnson
Marlene Durscher
Rose Doyle
Oran Shipton
Ruth Westpfahl
Judy Paulson
Janet Lyngans
Glendal Nygard
Mary Anne Martin
Helen Reierson
Billy Swenson
Arlene Ames
Victor Amundson
Joan Swenson
Gordon Larson
Marguerite Sullivan
Ramona Olson
LaVerne Larson
Donald Gerner
Betty Westpfahl
Years Ago From 1826 and Local Items From Enterprise
Itemized notes recount events from 1826 including Clermont Camp Fire Tribe officers Helen Larrabee president Dorothy Henderson secretary Henrietta Jones treasurer Joyce Henderson sergeant at arms and Phyllis as hike captain. Farm sale figures reported 30 sows 52 sheep 21 cows hay oats prices noted. Legion Auxiliary activities and a 60th birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
American Legion Auxiliary
Maggie
Toot
Matt
Father
In Memoriam and Local Social Notes
In Memoriam recalls a year since a mother’s passing and faith in heaven. Social notes list Ced ar Rapids enlistment, waffle supper for Mr Wenger’s birthday, Thanksgiving dinner hosts, illness and birthday celebrations, and local visits among families.
Williams and Gwendien infants born in local hospitals
Mr and Mrs Donald Williams welcomed a 6 pound son born Monday January 8 at West Union hospital. Mr and Mrs Reuben Gwendien added a son born Saturday January 13 at Postville hospital weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Glen Schave became parents to a son on Thursday January 11 at Postville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Williams
Monady
Union Hospital
Reuben Gwendien
Postville ‘Hospital
Glen Schave
Postville Hospital
Obituary of Nels H Nelson from Wisconsin parish ties
Nels H. Nelson born May 29 1872 died Jan 6 1951 aged 78. Son of Herman and Dors Nelson he lived in Fennimore and Clermont Wisconsin where he trained as a mortician. He married Jennie Johnsrud May 12 1903 and cared for nephews and nieces. A West Clermont Lutheran charter member he led Sunday school seven years and loved gladiolus flowers. Funeral held at Castle Rock Lutheran church near Fennimore with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels H. Nelson
Herman and
Dors Nelson
Blue River Lutheran Church
Fennimore
Wis
Luther College
Decorah
Gunderson and Loomis
Mortician’s
Chicago
Clermont
Jennie Johnsrud
Josephine Bakken
Wm. Smith
Nelson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Castle Rock Lutheran Church
Eastern Stars Install Officers at Clermont Chapter 125
Mrs Helen Gruver presided as installing officer for Clermont Chapter 125 Eastern Stars last week with Mrs Mildred Moore and Mrs Hazel Jerdee assisting. Officers named for the coming year include Ruth Starkey as Worthy Matron, Walter Follett as Worthy Patron, Clarice Schrader and Will J Nelson as Associate Matron and Patron, and Edna Nelson as Organist among others. Supper guests Sunday visited the Frank Peck home at Ossian as Mr and Mrs M C Larson and Ann and Joyce attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gruver
Waukon
Clermont
Order of Eastern Stars
Mildred Moore
Marshall
Hazel Jerdee
Edna Nelson
Ruth Starkey
Walter Follett
Clarice Schrader
Asso
Will J. Nelson
Bertha Easler
Blanche Dummermuth
Edith Larson
Andine Vasby
Frances Cline
Lorraine Krueger
Adah
Joyce Appelman
Ruth
Barnabetta Cline
Esther
Sophia Follett
Martha
Ruth Olson
Electa
Rose Anderson
Sentinel
Lutherans Plan Services and Choir Schedule
Sunday services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 with West Clermont Luther League meeting at 8 pm Judy Swenson's group leads the devotional. Thursday Elgin Society gathers with Mrs Oliver Torkelson at 2 pm East Clermont choir at 8 pm. West Clermont choirs rehearse Wednesdays with junior at 7 pm and senior at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Neeset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Norse
We the West
Clermont Methodist Church 8:45 Service This Sunday
The regular 8:45 a m service at Clermont Methodist Church will be held this Sunday morning. Church asks members to attend in larger numbers to boost attendance.
St Peters Church Announces Sunday Mass Schedule and Octave
St Peters Church outlines Holy Sacrifice times at 8:00 and 10:00 a m on Sundays and 6:50 a m on weekdays, with confessions Saturdays at 8:00 p m. Holy Communion given at both Sunday Masses. The Chair of Unity Octave runs Jan 18 to 25 with daily prayers and intentions. Foresters meet Thursday at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chair of Unity
Men Foresters
Entertainers Honor Mrs Apperman Christmas Bride
Entertained Saturday afternoon for Mrs David Apperman, a Christmas bride, with help from Mesdames Vernon Anderson Millard Nelson and Harvey Meyer. Guests included the bride’s mother Mrs C A Morey of Hazelton and the mothers of Mrs Appelman’s fourth grade pupils. Games, contests, recipe exchanges and household hints filled the afternoon. two gifts were given, and a luncheon was served.
Bible Sunday at St Peter’s January 2 Designated by Archbishop
Archbishop Binz designates Bible Sunday at St Peter’s with all Catholics urged to bring New Testaments and complete bibles. The new Knox English translation will be on display next Sunday, and readings arranged for daily meditation will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binz
Msgr
Knox
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Appelman at Home
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs Franz Appelman at her Bridge gathering Friday evening. Guests included Mesdames Dummermuth Blake Cline Olson Hoopman Riegel Halvorson Easler Simek Jerdee Moore. Odako Camp Fire Girls met Legion hall Saturday to conduct usual business and serve lunch. Dinner guests Sunday at Theo Loftsgard home included Arthur Nelson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Appelman
Mrs. Appelman
Mesdames
Herbert Dummermuth
R. W. Blake
Fred Cline
Louie , Olson
Gordon Hoopman
B. Rie‘gel
LaNora Halvorson
Elmer Easler
Len Simek
I. C. Jerdee
M. H. Moore
Odako Camp
Legion Hall
Theo
Loftsgard
Arthur Nelson
Arthur, Jr. Dean ‘Loftsgard
Jeghel. Nelson
Study Club Met Tuesday at Shipton Home
Clermont Study Club gathered at Mrs. John Shipton's home Tuesday January 9. Roll call cited Parcels for Peaceful Living. Mrs. Elmer Easter authored The Four Corner Stones of Peace and read by Mrs. M C Larson. Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Houghton national federation president noting a proposal for hired federation representatives to attend Congress and be presented to the national board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
John Shipton
Elmer Easter
M. C. Larson
Houghton
Women’s Federation
Federation
Woodland Club Met At Hovland Home
The Woodland Study Club met January 9 at Mrs. Louie Hovland's home. Officers were elected: Viola Swenson president, Sadie Erhardt vice president, Suzanna Larson secretary treasurer. Members answered roll call, Nora Nelson and Eleanor Anderson led the lesson Color in the Home. A poem Adopting a Home Town was read by Nora Nelson. Prizes were awarded to Sadie Erhardt Suzanna Larson Viola Swenson and Arsella Hamaseth. Guests included Mrs. Mary Larson Jean and Clarice Aanes Mrs. Lyle Aanes and children. A lunch was served by Mrs. Hovland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Louie Hovland
Birthday fete marks Bert Henderson's 80th in Rochester
Bert Henderson celebrated his 80th birthday at Kahler hospital in Rochester on Monday. His children attended including Roger Henderson of Seattle Washington Mrs A E Freier of Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs RB Roggensack of Lancaster Wisconsin Mrs Franz Appelman Mr and Mrs James Henderson and a nephew Lee Palmex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Henderson
Kahlers Hospital
Rochester
Roger, Henderson
Seattle
Wash
A. E. Freier
Cedar Falls
R. RB
Roggensack
Lancaster
Wis
Franz Appelman
James Henderson
Lee Palmex
Death of George Monroe at Work in Waterloo
Mrs. Christine Monroe received the shocking news on Monday morning of the sudden death of her son George Monroe aged 43 at work. He was employed with the Rock Island railroad at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Monroe
George
Rock Island Railroad
Waterloo
WSCS Meeting at Starkey Home in Seven Members
The WSCS met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Rutl Starkey’s home with seven members and two guests. Florence Gutcher led devotion. Secretary and treasurer reports were read. Mildred Moore, program chairman, styled the theme Our Responsibility To ward the Giver of All Gifts. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Rutl Starkey
Florence Gutcher
Mildred Moore
American Legion Auxiliary meets at Engle Home
Members, led by Mrs Lucy Engle with Mrs Joycelyn Bakewell assisting, report gifts worth 18 dollars sent to the Christmas gift shop and order of 1,000 poppies. They plan funds for January veterans party at Independence hospital and note Clermont contributed for last year’s program. Frances Cline spoke on veterans legislation. social time followed. Mrs John L Burke of Avoca visits sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lucy Engle
Joycelyn Bakewell
Independence Hospital
Clermont
Dolly Duz
Mra
La+ Verne Meyer
Frances Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Minnie Backalls
Postville
Laird Cline
Decorah ‘Hospital
John Bakewell
Mre
Lawrence Bakewell
Angella
May Darling
New ‘Albin
Dianne
Beverly
Maryann Svendsen
Gandpaents
Mrs
Milton Miller
Lester Wenger
Alfred Wenger
E. W. Hilgemann
Sanaa Shan Bad Baru
DeWayne Johnsor
L Wayne Olson
Act
Janet Lyngaas
Carol Schweinefus
Ruth Westpfah
Donald Yauslin
Don
Vannual
Navy
Larrabee Auditorium
Mary ‘Ann Martin
Enterprise
Memoriam
Joseph Larson
Carmen Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Edwin Krueger
Esther Oelberg
Mr.Wenger
C. A. Mary
Hazelton
David Appelman
Bess ‘Blake
Dubuque
R. W. Steele
Henrietta Jones
Lorranne Crowe
Crowe
Jones
Keith Thoma
Mike and
Jeffrey
Louise Miller
Lena I Petera
Max, Thoma
Eastern Stars Install
Laird Cane
Decorah Hospital
Lloyd Meier
Bernard Schrader
LaVerne Stumme
Norman Erickson
FW. Bigler
Floyd
Charles Bigler
Floyd Bigiers
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s
Woodland Club
Hovland
Rochester Hospital
Geo. Monroe
Starkey Home
John Deere Model
John Deere
Soan
Olson & Olson
John Deere Implements Sales and Sergive
Quality Farm Equipmex
Engle
John L. Burke
Avoca
Nellie and
Katherine Sullivan
Clermont Cooperative
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