Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meets at Swenson Home
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H held its January meeting at Joan Swenson’s home with twelve members present. The agenda included paying bills, a clothing shipment update to Europe, and a program featuring Muffins demonstrations, measuring accuracy, talks on judging muffins, balanced meals, deodorants, four methods of making coffee, plus recreation and a hostess lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for February 9 at Marilyn Meyer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont’ Clover Clovers
Joan Swenson
Europe
Joan
LaVonne Swenson
Peggy Kerr
Jerry Kerr
Marilyn Follett
Norma Brandt
Vida Beth Heckman
Belva Brandt
Marilyn Meyer
Lutheran Brotherhood Meets January 25 at Clermont
The Lutheran Brotherhood will meet at West Clermont church Clermont on Tuesday evening January 25 at eight o'clock. Rev J H Zerhusen of Clayton Center will be guest speaker. Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson hosted a Sunday dinner with family members Kathleen Richard Almer Elaine Dianne Morris and other Amundsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Pariah Brotherhood
West Clermont Church
Clermont
J. H. Zerhusen
Clayton Center
Harry Amundson
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Richard
Arthur Amundso
Elaine
Dianne
Morris Amundson
Clermont High Junior and Senior Class Updates
The freshman home ec class closes its first semester with profiting progress and upcoming second semester on chewing. An advanced algebra course is offered second semester taught by Mrs. Moore with two juniors and seven seniors. Sociology replaces American Government with eight students taught by Mr. Schrader. One typing student, Neil Cook, received a Royal portable for Christmas. Weekly menus list mashed potatoes, roast pork, escalloped corn, goulash, potato salad, and chicken with milk, averaging 100 dinners daily. LaVonne Swenson tops this week’s personalities for Clermont High, active in chorus, band, reading, and journalism. Films shown included The Romance of Robert Burns. Foods and Nutrition notes link four foods to the body. Clermont girls lose to Monona 51–41 after leading at halftime. earlier beat Monona 30–29. Kittelson scored 25 for Clermont. Schoulte had 21 for Monona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecclasa
Moore
Mr. Schrader
Neil Cook
LaVonne Swenson
LaVonne
Clermont High
LaVonnei
Monona
Clermont Girls
Clermont
Kittelson
Schoulte
1924 Fayette Couples Wed Secretly in Charles City
From the January 17 files, Lillian Grover and Kenneth Chapman of Fayette married in Charles City on December 15, a union kept secret until recently. Also noted are death of Charles Frisble of Spokane, illnesses of Mrs. John Wells and Fred Cline, prize wins at the Big 4 Farmers Institute in Postville, a small fire at the Wikan cafe, Clermont basketball losses to Maynard, Marguerite White moving to Chicago for Western Electric duties, and local social and health notes.
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Lillian Grover
Kenneth Chapman
Fayette
Charles City
Charles Frisble
Spokane
Wash
John Frisbie
F. K. White
G. E. Dibble
Clermont
John Wells
Fred Cline
Wm. Kneeland
Elizabeth Sheehy
Farmers’ Institute
Postville
Wikan
Maynard
Marguerite White
Chicago
Western Electric Co
Annual Meeting of Clermont Valley Creamery
Clermont Valley Creamery Co held its annual meeting at the Legion hall on Monday January 10 with about forty members present. Clair Hogan state inspector gave an instructive talk. Elected officers included Roy Swenson president and Clifford Olson director. Lucian Appelman declined the presidency after sixteen years in that role. Lloyd Scott butlermaker and assistant Jesse Olson served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley Creamery ,Co
Legion Hall
Clair Hogan
Roy Swenson
A. C. Nesbit
Clifford Olson
Clifford Kittelson
Farmers Savings Bank
Lucian Appelman
Lloyd Scott
Butlermaker
Jesse Olson
Auxiliary Meeting Sets Girls State Plans in Clermont
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 10 at Nora Loftsgard’s home with Sophie Vasby assisting. Lucy Engle reported Christmas gifts for a local World War II veteran’s child and gifts for the veteran’s hospitalized wife. Clermont Auxiliary may sponsor Girls State again if qualified. Fayette county can sponsor three girls. A joint social with the Legion was approved. Ruth Nelson chairs a committee with Lois Schrader Irene DeSart Bess Gunderson Ruth Olson Lorine Crowe to finalize plans. Seventeen members attended. a fine lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Nora Loftsgard
Sophie Vasby
Lucy Engle
Clermont
Fayette County
The
Legion
Ruth Nelson
Lois Schrader
Irene DeSart
Bess ‘Gunderson
Ruth Olson
Lorrine Crowe
Local Family Visits and Social News in Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and Jacquelyn visited their father Will Bakewell at Gunderson hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin on Thursday. In Vernon Andersons home Friday afternoon guests were Ewald Lyngans and in the evening Ivan Anderson and Mavis of West Union with Mrs Albert Tinderholt and Thelma Lyngans. An error corrected in last week’s declamatory contest results shows Elsie Marie Jerdee and Lavonne Swenson tied first in radio speaking with Lavonne, second. Robert Burrow and Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow Jr attended grandson’s funeral of Eurika Burrow. Reuben Svendsen Beverly and Maryanne were dinner guests Monday of Vern Engle. Peter Kleppe Donald and Janice were guests Sunday of Lester and Mrs Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
la Crosse
Wis
Will Bakewell
Gunderson Hospital
Vernon Anderson
Ewald Lyngans
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
West Union
Albert Tinderholt
Thelma Lyngans
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Lavonne Swenson
Lavonne
Robert Burrow
Conneaut
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Burrow
Eurika Burrow
Reuben Svendsen
Beverly
Maryanne
Verni Engle
Peter Kleppe
Donald
Janice
Lester Anderson
Adult Bible Class To Meet Monday
On Monday Jan. 24 at 8 00 p m another adult bible class will be organized at West Clermont Lutheran church. A ten weeks course on principal doctrines of the Christian church and Lutheran church in particular is planned. Pastor A O Nesser will teach. Textbooks provided. bring your Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cleramont Lutheran Church
A. 0
Nesser
Public Installation of Clermont Chapter 625 O E S
The Clermont Chapter No. 625 O E S held a public installation of officers at the Masonic temple on Saturday evening January 15. Helen Gruver of Wakone acted as installing officer Edith Larson installing marshal and LaNora Halvorson installing chaplain. The officers installed included Mildred Moore Worthy Matron Walter Follett Worthy Patron Ruth Starkey Asso Matron Will J Nelson Asso Patron Ruth Olson Secretary Caroline Follett Treasurer Bertha Easler Conductress pro tem Frances Cline Clarice Schrader Asso Cond Hazel Jerdee Chaplain Andine Vasby Marshal Edna Nelson Organist Beulah Lubke Ada Lorraine Krueger Ruth Sophie Follett Esther Joyce Appelman Martha Edith Larson Electa Rose Anderson Warder Herman Lubke Sentinel. Afterward the Worthy Matron was presented with a bouquet by her daughter Jo Ann and Lorraine Krueger presented the Past Matron's jewel to retiring Lorraine Krueger. Special gifts were given to officers and secretary and a musical program followed with performances by Elsie Marie Jerdee LaVonne Swenson and Marilyn Follett plus piano by Lorraine Kittelson. Refreshments served to about fifty members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Masonic Temple
Helen Gruver
Waukon
Edith Larson
LaNora Halvorson
Mildred Moore
Walter Follett
Ruth Starkey
Asso
Will J. Nelson
Ruth Olson
Caroline Follett
Bertha Easler
Frances Cline
Clarice Schrader
Hazel Jerdee
Andine Vasby
Edna Nelson
Beulah Lubke
Ada
Lorraine Krueger
Ruth
Sophie Follett
Esther
Joyce Appelman
Martha
Electa
Rose Anderson
Herman Lub
Shower Honoring Lucille Kecker Nears Wedding
Mrs Giles Martin and Mrs Joe Lerch hosted a miscellaneous shower for Lucille Kecker of Summer on Sunday afternoon. Attending were Mrs Lawrence Gehring Jr, Mrs Melvin Martin, Mrs Lorraine Livingston, Doris Hanson and Peggy Becker. The bride received many useful gifts. A lunch was served. Miss Becker's marriage to Jorris Martin is an upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Martin
Joe Lerch
Lucille Kecker
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Melvin Martin
Lorraine Livingston
Doris Hanson
Peggy Becker
Miss Becker
Jorris Martin
Mrs Jungblut and Jim mie Stay With Olson Family
Mrs John Jungblut and Jim mie traveled from Rantoul Illinois to stay with her mother Mrs Olivia Olson indefinitely. Sgt Jungblut heads east for overseas duty likely in Germany. The Jungbluts hope to reunite with him in summer amid this extended visit. A Glen Nygaard birthday dinner brought relatives together including Clifford Osmundson Connie Timmerman Lyngass Thelma Leona Helmer Lundogs Andersons Ewald Lyngans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jungblut
Jimmie
Rantoul
Olivia Olson
Sgt
Jungblut
East Coast
Germany
Wayne Timmerman
Castalia
Bert Lyngass
Thelma and
Leona
Helmer Lyngags
Vernon Anderson
Ewald Lyngans
V. Check Echo
Clermont Methodist Church Announces February Services
Clermont Methodist Church invites worshipers to Sunday evening service on February 6. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will gather February 2 at the home of Mrs. Fritz for their meeting.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Fritz
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Pastor A. O. Nesset leads Sunday worship at West Clermont 9 30 p m and East Clermont 10 a m with Luther League at 8 p m Quinton Olgon's group presents the program Thursday January 20 Elgin Society meets 2 p m East Clermont choir at the E 4 Largon home 8 p m Monday January 24 Adult Bible Class West Clermont 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
St Peter's Church Schedules And Octave Closure
St Peter's Church offers Sunday Masses at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and weekday Masses at 7:00 am. Weekday services move to St Peter's school chapel with Saturday Mass at 8:00 am. The Unity Octave closes January 25, feast of the conversion of St Paul, as parishioners are urged to pray for all to return to the true fold of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's School
Church Unity
St. Paul
Christ
Herman Nelson Obituary From Elgin area to Sioux Falls
Herman Nickols Nelson born in Norway September 20 1868 came to America as a baby and grew up east of Elgin on the family farm later part of H H Gilberts son farm He died at the Lutheran old peoples home in Sioux Falls South Dakota aged 79 Services led by Rev T C Thompson burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park Cemetery Survivors include half brothers and sisters nieces and nephews plus a late Mary Benson relative of Clermont He was preceded in death by his parents a brother a half sister and his uncle Rev Holm
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Herman Nickols Nelson
Martin Nelsom
Norway
America
Elgin
H. H. Gilbertsson
Rev
Holm
Nelson
Old People’s
Sioux Falls
S. D
T. C. Thompson
Hills of Rest Memorial Park
Mary Benson
Clermont
Rev. Holm
Woodland Study Club Elects Officers at January Meeting
Woodland Study Club held its annual reorganization January 10 at Mrs. Hans J. Larson’s home with Susanna Larson elected president and Amy Hovland vice president. Delegates Ardis Dibble hosted January 18 and readings were presented including Twelfth Night and Watch the Change of Date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Hans J. Larson
Susanna Larson
Ardis Dibble
Helen Dibble
Kate Leedy
Woodland Club
Amy Hovland
Eleanor Anderson
Sec’y-Treas
Ursella Hemaseth
God
Gelena Gunderson
Sadie Erhardt
Viola Swenson
Mesdames Ruth Starkey
Bertina Buraas
Mary Olson
Gussie Miller
Pearl Iverson
Emma Erickson
Ruth Lyngaas
Florence Martin
Card of Thanks for Mrs Eulika Burrow
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs Eulika Burrow. Grateful to Rev Ittermann for comforting words and to all who furnished music, flowers, and wreaths. The Children.
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Eulika Burrow
Ittermann
Catholic Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meeting Brief
The Catholic Societies met at St. Peter's rectory on January 13 for a regular session with a pot luck lunch. Seven teen members and one guest attended. Officers elected for the coming year were Mae Crowe president Charlotte Bigler vice president Marie Gerner secretary treasurer. Mrs John Kelly Mrs Lee Hav lick and Mrs Louis Bigler were assigned to work with Mrs Ralph Wells on quilt plans. Nell Sheehy Mrs Fred Bigler and Mrs Melvin Martin were appointed for the lantern project committee, to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Mae Crowe
Charlotte Bigler
Marie, Gerner
John Kelly
Lee Havlick
Louis Bigler
Ralph Wells
Nell Sheehy
Fred Bigler
Melvin Martin
Local residents join in weekend visits and travel plans
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson and their grandson Richard Wen vich left Thursday for Hollywood California to spend the next few months. Mrs A H Berndt visited Bloomington Indiana for a few days. Mrs Lyle Gunderson was a guest in the Edwin Olson home at Maynard. Howard Larson of La Crosse Wisconsin stayed overnight with his parents Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson. George Durscher and family and Guy Probert and Leland dined with the Fred Schaer family. Virginia Schrader spent several days at the Car Voelz home in Luang. Mrs Gerald Gutcher heads to university hospital in Iowa City for treatment. Maggie Torkelson of West Union visited her sister Mrs Mary Washburn. Doyle Bennett of Waterloo spent the weekend with his family in Clermont. Russell Pratt and family were supper guests in the Kenton Krueger home. Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson and Lavanda were dinner guests in the George Paulson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Richard Wenvich
Hollywood
Calif
A. H. Berndt
Bloomington
Ind
Lyle Gunderson
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Howard Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Hans J. Larson
George Durscher
Guy Probert
Leland
Fred Schaer
Virginia Schrader
Car Voelz
Luang
Gerald Gutcher
University Hospital
Iowa City
Maggie Torkelson
West Union
Mary Washburn
Doyle Bennett
Waterloo
Clermont
Russell Pratt
Kenton Krueger
Henry Thompson
Lavanda
George Paulson
Mrs Riegel Hosts Dessert Bridge Night
Mrs. Riegel entertained at dessert bridge Thursday evening with a guest list including Len Simek Arnold Stumme Verni Engle Clifton Pringle Emil Lassig Wayne Shipton Ralph Schrader Gordon Hoopman M H Moore I C Jer dee Keith Thoma H A Lubke Marshall Skeen M C Larson Franz Appelman Lucien Appelman Howard Boyle Robert Matt Harlan Schultz Henry Schweinefus Elmer Larson and An dine Vasby Prizes awarded: Moore first Schultz second Boyle consolation Skeen traveling Stumme chair Hoopman door prize.
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Harlan Schultz
Henry Schweinefus
Elmer Larson
Andine Vasby
Moore
Schultz
Boyle
Skeen
Stumme
Hoopman
Gordon Trudo Wedding Announcement in Postville
Alice Lavan Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Gordon Postville wed Eugene L Trudo son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Trudo Clermont Tuesday Jan 11 at St Peters Rev Fr Robert Cooney officiated with double ring ceremony Attendants were Loradellte Petsche and Ralph Hemaseth After a short wedding trip the couple will live with the groom's parents until March then move to Glenview Illinois where Mr Trudo is employed by a landscaping company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lavan Gordon
Milton Gordon
Postville
Eugene L. Trudo
Elmer Trudo
Clermont
St. Peter’s
Robert Cooney
Loradellte Petsche
Ralph Hemaseth
Glenview, Il
Chicago
Mr. Trudo
Weekend guest events mark social notes in region
Mrs J Halverson of Randallia was a weekend guest in the Harlan Schultz home and attended a dinner Sunday in the M C Larson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Halverson
Randalia
Harlan Schultz
M. C. Larson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Clover Clovers
Lutheran Brotherhood
J. A. Erickson
Iowa
Robert Burns
Fern’s Beauty Shop
Shampoos
Fingerwaves
Mrs. Marion Olson
Mame Wee
Enterprise
Clermont Valley Creamery
E. S
Clermont Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
St. Peter’s Church
Herman Nelson
Wayne Shipton
Bonnie Bergeson
Art Connor
Clermont Cafe
Mrs. Riegel
Gordon-Trudo Wedding
John Deere Pares
Olson
St. Peter's Hall
Powach
Faite
Cooney
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