Clermont Beats Hawkeyes In Dramatic 1921 Finish
In a heart stopping game at Clermont our 1921 squad rallied from a 7 to 1 deficit in the sixth inning to tie the Hawkeyes, delivering a dramatic late comeback. Other notes include Dr. Torgerson offered as assistant pathology teacher at the University of Pennsylvania, Leo Kneeland attending summer school at IU, and local residents Leroy Morgan, Mrs. Roy Pettit and baby, Mee Carlin, Chas Burke and Dan preparing for summer duties and travel.
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Clérmontt
Hawkeye
Hawks
Clermont
Torgerson
Azslstant Steacher
University’ of Pennsylvania
Mee Carlin
Colorado
Chas, Burke
Luzerne
Charlie
Dan
Corner Cupboard Notice Quits Meal Service
Price conditions force the Corner Cupboard to stop serving meals but sandwiches and ice cream will continue. Joe Thompson Proprietor. Also notes visits and trips: Mr and Mrs George Simon and Betty Jean Gerner of Chicago visiting Norbert Gerner. Mr and Mrs Max Reed to Wisconsin Dells. Mr and Mrs James Triem at Ben Bauman Hawkeye. Mrs Fred Bigler to West Union to stay with Harry Raney.
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Joe Thompson
George Simon
Betty
Jean Gerner
Chicago
Norbert Gerner
Max Reed
Fred Bigler
West Union
Harry Raney
Fall Meeting of Decorah Circuit Federation Held Here
The Decorah Circuit Women's Missionary Federation will hold its fall meeting on Tuesday September 3 at East Clermont Lutheran church. Rev A O Nesset will lead the program and Miss Clara Jones missionary to China on furlough will be the principal speaker.
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Decorah
Decorah Circuit
Women's Missionary Federation
East Clermont Lutheran Church
A. 0
Nesset
Clara Jones
China
Light-Wander reunion held at West Union fairgrounds
The Light-Wander family reunion took place on Sunday July 14 at the West Union fairgrounds. Attendees included numerous members across Iowa and Arizona with Louie Engler the oldest at 87 and Everett Rowland the youngest at 8 months.Mrs Lavern Schweinerus and Mrs Joe Wander served as secretary and treasurer respectively. The group announced next year’s committee members as Mrs Louis Light and Mrs Dwight Brause. A drive to Dubuque followed for some attendees to view the Grotta before visiting relatives. a death notice arrived too late for last week’s issue reporting John Sullivan’s passing in California on June 30.
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Philip Wander
Fenton
Mary Brause
Dwight Brause
Wanda
Fayette
John Wander
George
Bert Henderson
Lavern Schweinerus
Castalia
Frank Gordon
Postville
Carl Appelman
Donald
Ezra Dibble
Jackie
Oliver Rowland
Everett
Clermont
Joe Wander
Gene
Gerald
Duane
Linda
Jake Wander
Betty
Jimmy
Jerry
Caroline Mueller
Elgin
Blanche Wander
Yvonne
Charles Wander
Shirley
Dorothy
David Brause and
Ivadells
Louis Light
James Duffield
Hugh Randall
Helene
Verni Engle
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
Dubuque
Dickeyville
Wisi
Fred Bigler
John Sullivan
California
Piper Cub Display Set for August 10 and 11 in Clermont
The Piper J-3 Trainer Cub prize, powered by a 65 h p Continental engine, will be shown at Clermont park during Daily Days on Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11. The two passenger airplane is the same model used in wartime artillery liaison trips.
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Sheehan Post American Legion
Clermont
Clermont Park
We’d Like To Have YOUR BUSINESS Banking Ad
A banking promotion invites customers to open an account and use the full range of services. It emphasizes inviting new customers and earning ongoing patronage through satisfaction. It includes an invitation to visit, talk, or walk in to open an account.
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers in Iow a centennial year
The Amercan Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at Mrs. Lois Schrader’s home with hostesses Mrs. Tillie Frautehy and Clarisa Paulson. A Knoxville letter thanked the unit for carpet tags. Campfire Girls reported on their Mc Gregor Heights camping and sunrise flag raising. Plans include Rac Dairy Days stands for the girls to raise funds for books and beads. Installation followed the meeting with Mrs. Joyce Appelman as installing officer and Mrs. Frances Cline as sergeant at arms. Lois Schrader installed as unit president. Various officers were named, joined by former member R. V. Brandt as guest. The unit will sell a small Iowa state flag for centennial celebrations designed by a Knoxville resident.
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Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Lois Schrader
Tillie Frautehy
Clarisa Paulson
Knoxville
Johnson
McGregor Heights
Uniit
Joycelyn Bakergell
Sophia Follett
Clara Bellschner
Ruth Olson
Joyce Appelman
Lillie Crowe
Crowe
Four Flying Farmers From Clermont
The Flying Farmers of Iowa have eight charter members from Fayette county and four hail from Clermont. Named are L. H. Appelman Walter Follett Clarence Kittelson and Clarence T. Thorson.
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Flying Farmers of Iowa Organization
Fayette County
Clermont
L. H. Appelman
Walter Follett
Clarence Kittelson
Clarence T. Thorson
Attend Luncheon At Waukon
Mrs. Fred Cline and Laird, Mrs. Louis Olson and Lois attended a one o clock luncheon Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Waukon. Lois Olson sang The House I Live In with Mrs. Larson, and Laird Cline spoke on living conditions in Japan while displaying souvenirs from Japan including a farewell gift doll, a Japanese parachute, a carved idol, painted coffee set and linen cloth, a 21 inch string of pearls. The program chairman presented Lois with a corsage and handkerchief.
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Fred Cline
Laird
Louis Olson
Lois
Presbyterian Church
Waukon
Lois Olson
Larson
Laird Cline
Japan
Clermont Lutheran Parish Service Notices
Clermont Lutheran Parish schedules church services on July 21 at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont with no time listed Rev G A Stindby and Decarah lead the readings and prayers for the day
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Scouts Camp at Backbone Park Near Strawberry Point
Scouts from Troop 51 Cler mont camped at Backbone Park near Strawberry Point on Wednesday led by Fr Cooney and Jerry Schmitt. They hiked and swam overnight, with scouts DeWayne Johnson Gerald Schupanitz Robert Martin Donald Gutcher Donald Gerner Arthur Wede and Kenneth Wede enjoying the outing. The group thanked the American Legion Auxiliary for a flag and staff presented to them.
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Clermont
Backbone Park
Strawberry Point
Fr. Cooney
Jerry Schmitt
DeWayne Johnson
Gerald Schupanitz
Robert Martin
Donald Gutcher
Donald Gerner
Arthur
Kenneth Wede
American Legion Auxiliary
Dinner Guests Visit Macksburg Couple in Follett Home
Mrs and Mrs John D Callison of Macksburg were dinner guests Tuesday in the H H Follett home. They also called at the Walter Follett and Kenton Krueg y Check Echo Want Ads Now. ger homes in the afternoon.
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John D. Callison
Macksburg
H. H. Follett
Walter Follett
Kenton Kruegy
Ger
Daily Days at Clermont Promises Stellar Weekend Event
The Clermont shows on August 10 and 11 will feature N. BE. Iowa as the host with prominent speakers and a large free attractions program. Direct from the west coast come the Chamber Bleis rink and fancy roller skaters plus a complete routine of beauty and exceptional stunts. An unusual lineup of world known platform attractions headlines two big days for every resident.
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Clermont
N. BE. Iowa
Bakewells Remodeling Their Apartment
Mr and Mrs John Bakewell remodel the upper story of their produce station into a five room modern apartment for their family. New shingles and siding improve the exterior. Mr Bakewell, a returning service man, began in poultry egg and feed business here last December.
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John Bakewell
Bakewell
Annual Miller Family Reunion Held Sunday
The Miller clan gathered at Clermont city park on Sunday July 14 for their annual reunion. A pot-luck dinner followed by a program featured hymns devotions poems songs and a business meeting with the closing song. Many families represented include Krueger Habeger Probert Miller Durscher and Simek among others from Forest City.
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Clermont City Park
Jesus
Abe Habeger
Carlton Krueger
Marjorie Johnson
Marian Probert
Leland Probert
Marlene Durscher
Alden Oelberg
Beverly
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Kenton Krueger
Lyle Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Allen Habeger
Carmen Swenson
Carl Miller
Oto Krueger
Ruth
Shirley Boleyn
Ervin Miller
Forest City
Auxiliary of Amvets Met With Mrs Crowe
Amvets Auxiliary met at Mrs E L Crowe's home on Tuesday afternoon July 16 with Mrs J C Halverson assisting. Reports included a plaque dedication plan and funds from a lunch and a Commercial Club supper. Irene Ostlie led a hospital pillow project and a letter from Mrs Hilliard was read. Guests at a later city park dinner honored Mr and Mrs Johnnie Seleen of Emmetsburg.
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Amvets
E. L. Crowe
J. C. Halverson
Halverson
Commercial Club
West Union Hospital
Irene Ostlic
Gerald Lestina
Jerry
Monona
Lestina
Helen Osmundson
City Park
Johnnie Seleen
Emmetsburg
Lars Sampson
Donald Burger
Millard Sampson
Famiy
Harvey Jarms
Fyegy Evra
Belschner Elected Legion Commander at July Meeting
The American Legion elected Wm. Belschner as commander at a regular Legion hall meeting on Monday evening. Elected officers include Max Reed as 1st vice commander Jackie Halverson as 2nd vice commander Stanton Halverson as adjutant Harold Triem as finance officer Laird Cline as historian Roy Swenson as chaplain Frank Olson and Joseph Paulson as sergeant at arms Walter Follett as service officer and an executive committee of James Anderson Doyle Bennett and Louis Schrader. Commander Belschner urged Sheehan Post members to contact Triem and pay 1946 47 dues promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Wm. Belschner
Max Reed
Jackie Halverson
Stanton Halverson
Harold Triem
Laird Cline
Roy Swenson
Frankin Olson
Joseph Paulson
Walter Follett
James Anderson
Doyle Bennett
Louis Schrader
Belschner
Sheehan
St Peters Rosary Society Meets In Regular Session
St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday afternoon July 1 in the church parlors. Fifteen members attended with four guests. Hostesses were Mrs Sheldon Boyle Mrs Alfred Ehler Mrs Francis Wolf and Mrs Geo Boyle. Fr Cooney and the president expressed thanks for help at the summer festival. Lunch stand plans noted for later. Card of thanks read from Mrs Wm Crowe. Agnes Kneeland reviewed the Catholic Readers Digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Sheldon Boyle
Alfred Ehler
Francis Wolf
Geo. Boyle
Cooney
Wm. Crowe
Agnes Kneeland
Clermont Commercial Club Meeting At Legion Hall
The Clermont Commercial Club met at the Legion hall Monday evening. Discussions covered Daily Day plans for August 11 and 11, and it was decided all committees meet with the executive committee Thursday evening July 18 at the Farmers Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Legion Hail
Farmers Savings Bank
Olson observes seventh birthday with friends at home
Curtis Gene Olson, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Olson, celebrated his seventh birthday on Wednesday July 10 by entertaining five friends Gary Gillon Karen Gigon Duane Piogies Ppe man and Gertie Henderson. Mrs Olson hosted lunch after the party.
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Curtis Gene Olson
Louis Olson
Little Friends
Gary
Karen Gilgon
Duane Pioagies
Ppeman
Gertie Henderson
Gisonawus Wera
Sind
Olsoi
Seren
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Great Lakes
Peggy van Voorhis
Osage
Wm. Accola
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R. N
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Cali
Lester Wenger
Miss Wenger
Alfred Wenger
Milton Miller
Isabellej
Clermont Lutheran Parish
G. A. Stindby
Decarah
Bakewells
Miller
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Rosary Society
Alfred Baechler
Minneapolis
Minn
Cig
Cera
Ae Bhatt
Love Brothers Derby
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Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Merhone
Clermont, Iowa
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