Legion Auxiliary Meets at Brandt Home in January Session
The Sheehan Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held a 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday January 11 at Mrs R V Brandt's home with a school of instruction led by Mrs Brandt The group outlined duties for committee chairs and planned year work A $5 donation to the Red Cross supported immunization and dental health in public schools Tickets were planned for a bed spread and two prizes at the February Clermont county Legion Auxiliary meeting A Book of Knowledge from department headquarters was shown and a legislative paper reviewed Refreshments were served by Mrs Brandt Mrs Olson and Mrs Crowe
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Sheehan
American Legion Auxiliary
R. V. Brandt
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Legionaire
Brandt
Louie Olson
G. H. Hackman
Martin Nelson
E. L. Crowe
The
American Legion
Olson
Wm. Crowe
Constructive Discipline Discussed in Clermont Township Study Groups
The second phase of the second Child Development course titled Constructive Discipline has been taught by leaders to Clermont township study groups. Sessions led by Verni Bagel, Mra, and Olgci, with Mrs. Lovie Hoviant, Mrs. Richard Horan, and Mrs. Ervin Deer ing, reached about sixty homes.
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Clermont Township
Verni Bagel
Mra
Thi
Janet Olson Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday with Friends
Janet Olson entertained several of her girl friends at dinner in her home Thursday evening January 13 marking her fifteenth birthday anniversary. After dinner the group drove to West Union for a show at the Avalon. Guests included June Rose Larson Mabel Johnson Augusta Miller Rita Rounds Phyllis Gress and Dorothy Brorby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Olson
West Union
Avalon
June Rose Larson
Mabel Johnson
Augusta Miller
Rita Rounds
Phyllis Gress
Dorothy Brorby
Lavonne Simek Visits Hazelton With Father During Weekend
Lavonne Simek of Hazelton visited over the weekend with her father Joe Simek.
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Lavonne Simek
Hazelton
Joe Simek
Union Church Guild Meeting Draws New Member
The Union Church Guild met Wednesday afternoon January 12 at Mrs. A. R. Lithke's home with sixteen members and five visitors present. Mrs. C. J. Peck led the program reviewing Paul and His Epistles. New member Mrs. Lou Jones joined.
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Union Church Guild
A. R. Lithke
C. J Peck
Paul
L. L. Carr
Marguerite Rogers
Dan Carpenter
Fred Cline
Leo. Humphry
Kenneth Kjosa
Jay White
H. A. Lubke
Lloyd Corsepina
C. J. Peck
J. 3. Snyder
R. V. Brandt
Lou Jones
Guild
Clermont and Maynard Split Doubleheader
Clermont and Maynard met in a Tuesday night doubleheader with the Clermont girls defeating Maynard 39 to 18 for their 18th straight win. Maynard defeated Clermont boys 26 to 19 as Arp and Moen led girls scoring while Miche and Harold Grees top-scored for Clermont.
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Clermont
Maynard
Miche
Harold Grees
Arp
Moen
West Clermont Luther League Program Sunday Evening
The West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on January 23 at 7 30 with opening society invocation by Rev E E Ramsey and musical selections by Lila Antfingon. Vernon Anderson intro of topic follows with a secretary's report and songs listed throughout.
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West Clermont Luther League
Somg
E. E. Ramsey
Vernon Anderson
Lila Antfingon
Clermont Ladies Aid Meeting at Margaret Sheehy Home
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon January 26 at 2 30 at Margaret Sheehy's home with hostesses Mrs Walter Vinton and Mrs Marvin Johnson assisting. Program includes Music America Roll Call My Favorite Amusement Book Review on Australia led by Mrs H H Follett.
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Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Margaret Sheehy
Walter Vinton
Marvin Johnson
America
Australia
H. H. Follett
Waterloo Callers Visit From Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson and Mr and Mrs Vernon Meyer were callers in Waterloo last Thursday according to local notes.
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Martin Nelson
Vernon Meyer
Waterloo
Colorful eggs from Joellenbeck's Leghorn coop
In Okawville Illinois Henry Joellenbeck feeds hens a ten day mash with harmless dyes to color yolks in green blue red or lavender. He demonstrates by breaking an egg to reveal grass green yolk color and holds a tray showing the colored shells.
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Okawville
Ill
Henry Joellenbeck
Joellenbeck
Nellie Augusta Sheehan dies after long life of cheerfulness
Nellie Augusta Sheehan born October 23 1877 on a Clermont farm. She endured a childhood spine injury and spent life in Clermont Iowa then moved to a smaller home three years before her death on January 13 1938. A devout Catholic with a keen memory for old timers she welcomed visitors and shared anecdotes. Requiem Mass was held at St Peters Church with burial at the cemetery. Surviving relatives include T A Sheehan and several siblings and nieces.
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Nellie Augusta Sheehan
Clermont
Johanna Mansfield
Thomas Sheehan
Union of
Iowa
Nellie Sheehan
Burr Oak
Nellie
St. Peter’s Catholic
St. Peter’s Church
Glermont
Eliza Martz
Roy
Mont
Frank
Kate) Owens
Minneapolis
Minn
Thomas F. Sheehan
Hopkins
Dennis Sheehan
Great Falls
John
Margaret) Quinn
Moore
Expressions of thanks for Nellie Sheehan then and now
The family gratefully acknowledges the kindness of neighbors and friends shown during Nellie Augusta Sheehan’s illness and death. They extend sincere appreciation for spiritual support and comfort from the community.
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Nellie Augusta Sheehan
Clermont Girls Win Tough Home Game Over Stanley
Clermont girls extend Lith consecutive win with a 44 to 13 victory over Stanley on the home floor Tuesday evening. The Clermont boys played a fast game but were defeated 20 to 8.
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Clermont
Stanley
Thut
County Legion Meeting Set in Arlington
The Fayette county American Legion will hold a stag meeting in Arlington on Tuesday evening January 25. All members urged to attend. Several speakers and guests from Chicago Dunlap Davenport Minneapolis and Fort Dodge are listed among attendees and locals gathered for Roy Swenson's birthday.
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Fayette County American Legion
Arlington
Martin Nelson
Alma Smith
Fort Atkinson
Carl Mastera
Fayette
L. H. Appelman
Jay White
Fort Dodge
Pooler
Lee Pooler
Raymond
A. S. Hoag
Arthur Helgersen
Minneapolis
Minn
P. W. Hallin
E. E. Ramsey
St. Paul
Glenn Chappell
Chicago
Alice Sullivan
Dunlap
Charles Sullivan
Davenport
J. S. Sullivan
Len Simek
J. J. Simek
Adaline Smale
Norene Boley
Ruth Berg
Albert Bobby
J. A. Erickson
J. M. Brorby
B. A. Lenhart
Marguerite Rogers
Chrystal Miller
Clarice Dugstad
Lois Brandt
Maynard
Clermont
Roy Swenson
Alma “Anderson
Swen Swenson
Jerry _ Spencer
Irene Ostlie
Hans J. Larsson
George V. Larson
Kathryn
Oliver Torkelson
Carmen Swenson
Leonard Larson
Arlene Larson
Dale Hanson
Oscar Larson
Community figures remembered in heartfelt tribute
A memorial note details cherished memories of the late John Quinn and his family, listing relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Sheehan, Mrs. Elizabeth Martz, and several Sheehan families. The tribute reflects enduring affection and gratitude.
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John Quinn & Daughters
Thomas Cummings
F. H. Owens
Rev Kvamme Rites Held At Ossian Tuesday
Funeral services for the Rev Kristen Kvamme 72 pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran churches at Ossian Eldora and Stavanger for 25 years were held Tuesday afternoon at the Stavanger church following a lingering illness. He was born in Norway and came to America in youth, graduated from Turner Gollowe Decorah and served pastorates in Newa City and Salt Lake City. He edited a Norwegian Lutheran Sunday School paper before Ossian pastorates. His widow and five children survive.
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Kristen Kvamme
Ossian
Eldorado
Stavanger
Aus
Kvarname
Norway
America
Tutner Gollowe
Decorah
Newa City
Salt Lake City
Ilis
Jersey Cattle Club Admits Clermont Farm Owner
Roy F. Learn of Clermont owner of Riverside Dairy Farm and a herd of registered purebred Jersey cattle has joined the American Jersey Cattle Club. The club, with offices in New York City, dates to 1868 and runs a nationwide program to promote Jersey purbreeding and improvement amid more than ten million Jerseys nationwide.
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Roy F. Learn
Clermont
Riverside Dairy Farm
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York City
Stendel Keleher Couple Wed in West Union
Stendel Keleher Miss Donita Stendel and Kenneth Keleher, both of Elkader, were married by Methodist minister Rev. Mitchell at West Union on Saturday January 15 in a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Ilene Radjoff and Fred Stendel of Elkader.
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Donita Stendel
Kenneth Keleher
Elkader
Mitchell
West Union
Ilene RadJoff
Fred Stendel
Ossian Deanery Meeting In Ossian Calman Campus
The Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women will hold its quarterly meeting at the Catholic church in Calman on Sunday afternoon January 23 at 2 o'clock. Rev F Leo OConnell will speak at this meeting. Auction sale household furniture at Nellie Sheehan residence Saturday January 22 at 1 o'clock. Mrs John Quinn. 21p The E C Olson and Ehner Olson families moved from Kate Sheehan residence to Julius Johnson residence last week.
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Ossian
National Council of Catholic Women
Calman
F. Leo O'Connell
Nellie Sheehan
John Quinn
E. C. Olson
Ehner Olson
Kate Sheehan
Julius Johnson
The Singing Church to Hold Epiphany Sunday Service
Clermont Luth Church invites worshippers to Divine Service at Highland 10 43 a m on Sunday January 23 the third Sunday after Epiphany with Romans 12 16 21 and Matthew 8 1 13 readings. Sunday school at West Clermont 10 45 a m Luther League meets at West Clermont. No choir rehearsals this week and confirmation classes held Fridays at 4 16 p m East Clermont and Saturdays at 10 a m light and meets Saturdays at ¢ p m. Ramsey, Pastor.
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Highland
West Clermont
Luther League
West Clermont Rch
East Clermont
Reader
FBI
Ramsey
Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Births
January notices from Clermont Chronicle report W F business meeting of Mission Society on January 20 and Ladies Aid Society gathering on January 26. Local births include John and wife greeting an eight pound son born January 13. Community visits feature Mrs. Lenhart, Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. Simerson, and Mrs. Sperry. Ed Barnes family loss noted, bridge club luncheon held, and Louise Hackmann noted in college costuming work for The Taming of the Shrew with tryouts underway.
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Mission Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
B. A. Lenhart
John Wede
Alvin Amundson
Decorah
Clara Anderson
Martin Nelson
Nina Simerson
Ossian
Bob. Sperry
West Union
Ole Christianson
J. T. Harris
Ed Barnes
Postville
Len Simek
Contract Bridge Club
Tueday
L. L. Carr
E. L. Crowe
Louise Hackmann
Upper Town University
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Legion Auxiliary Meets
Westinghouse Washers and Ironers
Westinghouse
Central States
Power & Light Corporation
Union Guild Meets
West L. E. Program
Bosiety
County Legion
Kvamme
Stendel—Keleher
Ossian Deanery
Clermont Luth
Baldwin
Spy
Wagner
Talmin Sweet
Clermont, Iowa
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