Woodland Study Club Meeting at Susanna Larson Home
Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon July 10 at Susanna Larson’s home. Members answered roll call, discussed the Hower show for the next meeting, and the young people led the program with reading, piano solo, and a clarinet duet. Contests awarded to Marjorie Sullivan, Edith Larson, Viola Swenson, and Eleanor Anderson. Guests included Mrs Glen Kirkestue and daughters, Mrs Fremont Sullivan, and Mrs Millard C. Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Susanna Larson
Caroline Kirkestue
Barbara Anderson
Joan Swenson
Kathryn Larson
WSCS Met Evening At Mrs Blake Home With Nine Members
The Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Bess Blake's home with nine members and one guest. Helen Tatro led devotions. Five dollars was donated for supply work this quarter. Vivian Easler received a $15 youth honorary membership from her mother. A 6:30 picnic supper was planned before the next meeting at Mrs. Blake's home. Ruth Starkey led the program on the Philippines, Pearls of Orient Seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WSCS
Bess Blake
Helen Tatro
Vivian Easler
Lindbergs and Alma Anderson Return From Northwest Trip
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lindberg and family of Minneapolis and Mrs Alma Anderson returned Sunday from a trip through the northwest. The Lindberg family remained here for a few days visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lindberg
Minneapolis
Alma Anderson
Northwest
Engagement notice for La Venne Swenson at Clermont area
Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their eldest daughter La Venne Orva Millard Nelson, jr son of Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson. Miss Swenson graduated from Clermont High School and has served as secretary and stenographer in Clermont School for two years. Mr Nelson is engaged in farming. Wedding set for Sunday August 26 at West Clermont Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Swenson
la Venne Orva Ito Millard Nelson, Jr
Millard Nelson
Miss Swenson
Clermont High School
Clermont School
Nelean
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Kruegers Have Picnic at Clermont Park
A picnic was held at Clermont park on Sunday in honor of Krueger relatives visiting the area. Attendees included Edwin Krueger and family, Lyle Krueger, Edward Krueger, Kenton Krueger, Esther Oelberg and Abe Habeger families, Eliza Habeger, the Boleyn girls, Otto Krueger and his wife, Willis Petratz and Steven, Vernon Kerstine from Sioux Falls, Fred Krueger and Betty from Madigan, Floyd Kerstine family, Evelyn Krueger from Ramona, Alfred Wenger and the Lester Wenger family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Park
Krueger
Edwin
Lyle
Edward
Kenton Krueger
Esther Oelberg
Abe Habeger
Eliza. Habeger
Boleyn
Otto Krueger
Willis Petratz
Steven
Vernon Kerstine
Sioux Falls
S. D
Fred Krueger
Betty
Madigan
So. Dak
Floyd Kerstine
Evelyn Krueger
Ramona,s. D
Alfred Wenger
Lester Wenger
Ellis H. Pringle dies after long illness in Everett
Ellis H Pringle 80 of Everett Washington died at a local hospital on June 30 after an extended illness. Born in Clermont in May 1971 he lived in Everett 34 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survived by two daughters Ruth Hanich Lola Collins and two sons Robert A Pringle Lester C Pringle all of Everett a brother Albert Pringle of Sedalia Missouri four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis H. Pringle
Everett
Wash
Lune
Mr. Pringle
Clermont
First Presbyterian Church of
Ruth Hanich
Lola Collins
Robert A. Pringle
Lester C. Pringle
Albert Pring
Obituary of Billy Sheehy of Clermont
Billy Sheehy born March 29 1879 Clermont son of John H and Johanna Sullivan Sheehy died June 28 at home from heart attack after a long illness. He homesteaded near Lavina Montana before returning to Clermont. He painted and decorated, was friends to young and old, enjoyed wild life and plants, survived by sisters Chas Schaefer Eugene Ore, Peter Carlin Hettinger ND, Theressa Chicago, Margaret Cedar Rapids, Nellie at home, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed. funeral at St Peter's Catholic Church with burial at St Peter's Cemetery. Card of thanks from Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheehy
Clermont
John H
Johanna Sullivan Sheehy
Gilbert,Anderson and Zon
Lavina
Mont
Sheehy
Billy
Elzabeth
John
Chas. Schaefer
Eugene
Ore
Peter Carlin
Het
WAVES Seaman Recruit Olson Completes Great Lakes Training
Chrystal J. Olson WAVES seaman recruit daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Olson Clermont has completed training at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes and awaits her next assignment within the shore establishment or to a foreign station or service school. Mr and Mrs Leon Loftsgard Cedar Rapids visited friends this weekend. Mrs Christine Monroe returned from a visit in the Charles DeSotel home Monona. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson Minneapolis attended the East Clermont centennial with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Waves
Chrystal J. Olson
WAVES
USN
Joseph T. Olson
Clermont
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Leon Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Christine Monroe
Charles DeSote
Monona
Gilbert Anderson
Minneapolis
East Clermont
Gheck Echo
Clermont History Highlights Its Early Settlement and Growth
A condensed history of Clermont recounts its origins as Norway with Andrew Moats as the first settler, the transfer of claims, and the laying out of the town by John Thompson along the Turkey river. It notes the first frame and brick buildings, early schools, the first hotel, mills, and significant storms, churches, and the 1850s civic developments shaping a thriving community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Turkey
Norway
Andrew Moats
Charles Delepaine
John Thompson
E. D. Carlton
Thompson
Turkey River
Frank Wood
Ezra Dibble
Edwin Stedman
Wwife
Carlton
Sawyer
BE. W. Carlton
John Hendershott
J. B. Huff
Charles Sawyer
BeHost
Fayette County
Charles R. French
St. Peter's Catholic
Father Nagle
James Vinton
Providence
R. L
West Clermont And East Clermont Celebrate 100th Anniversary
CHES A Nesset announces Sunday July 22 communion at West Clermont 9 30 a m and Highland 11 00 a m. East Clermont Riverside park 8 00 p m for Luther Leagues camp fire. Reports on Seattle convention by leaguers. No children’s choir rehearsal. Thanks to all who supported the church’s 100th anniversary and to Elgin Echo for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
West Clermont
Riverside Park
Clermont
Seattle
East Clermont
The
Elgin Echo
Girls 4-H Trip to Waterloo by Clement Clover Clovers
Fourteen members, invited guests and readers toured Waterloo on Thursday July 12. They visited KXEL broadcasting, the 7-Up bottling works, Hinson Mfg Co seat covers and luggage, Kleen Maid bread, and enjoyed sack lunches in a park. Mae Meyer reported the convention recap as they returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Clover Clovers 4-H Club
Waterloo
Kxel Broadcasting Station
Hinson Mfg. Co
Kleen‘Maid Bread Company
Mae Meyer
Joan Swenson
Anderson Family Reunion Held At Tatro Home
The Anderson reunion gathered July 8 at the home of Mrs. Mary Tatro and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tatra with fifty nine attendees. Distances varied with Harry Cooney and Harold traveling farthest. Mary Tatra was the oldest member and Pamela Barrett the youngest. Remaining attendees included multiple Anderson and Barrett families from West Union Castalia Postville and Elgin among others. The 1952 reunion is planned for Martin Anderson's home on the second Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Mary Tatro
Roy Tatra
Harry Cooney
Harold
Mary Tatra
Pamela Barrett
Robert | Barrett
Iowa City
Bob Bemiss
Earl Kloster
West Union
Harold Halverson
Melvin Anderson
Bert Halverson
Elgin
Burnell Anderson
Paul Meine
Alvin Buroden
Postville
Harlan Stee
Castalia
Almer L. Nelson
Emma Anderson
Martin Anderson
Roy Tatro
Gilbert Anderson
Dairy Days Festival in Clermont Sponsored by Commercial Club
Dean Landiear of WMT will host man on the street interviews at Dairy Days on the grounds Saturday at noon August 11. The two day free celebration features prominent speakers Saturday night and Sunday, free acts, amusements, and food stands for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Landiear
WMT
Commercial Club
Clermont
Bakewell Family Guests in Reu Svendsen Home
The Johan Bakewell family were guests Sunday in the Reu ben Svendsen home at Lawler. Mrs Julius Olson Decorah spent several days last week in the Henry Kittelson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Bakewell
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
Julius ‘Olson
Decorah
Henry Kittelson
Auxiliary Officers Named at Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with Odako Camp Fire girls as hostesses. Officers were named, committees formed, and plans set for a Dairy Days stand offering chicken sandwiches and doughnuts. Judy Swenson reported on Girls State at Grinnell and her campaign as a Ist party nationalist senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Odako Camp
Dairy
Judy Swenson
Girls State
Grinnell
Judy
Nationalist Party
Marjorie Amundson
Irene DeSart
Hazel Jerdee
Helen Fritz
Sgt. At Arms
Nora Loftsgard
Fran Hoopman
Sophie Follett
Sally Stumme
Joyce Appelman
Andine Vasby, Jr
Clara Belschner
Ethel Paulson
Pearl Larson
Lois Fritz
Gladys Nelson
Evelyn Rounds
Ruth Olson
Mary Olson
Ignten Fritz
Edna Nelson
Blanche Dummermuth
Barnabetta Cline
Viola Swenson
Mrs Becker resident at West Union Community Hospital
Mrs Helen Becker is now a patient at West Union Community Hospital and visits will be appreciated. Mrs Roy Bachelder of Rocky Mountain House Alberta is visiting for two months with her sisters Mrs Charles Schave and Mrs George Schave and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Becker
West Union Community Hospital
Roy Bachelder
Rocky Mountain House
Alberta
Canada
Charles Schave
George Schave
Floods Hit Fort Riley Kansas Forces Evacuate
A letter from Mrs. Danny Flores at Fort Riley Kansas describes a severe flood that has submerged the base. Lt Daniel Flores, stationed there, is named supervisor of guards to prevent looting as supplies arrive by helicopter and parachute to Kansas City. The writer reports extensive flooding, caving streets, and near total loss in the town’s south district while her family shelters safely on high ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo, Loftsgard
Danny Flores
Daniel Flores
Fort Riley
Kans
Machatten
Kansas City
Vs. Flores
Clermont Calendar Highlights A Week of Local Outings
Clermont Calendar lists events for Tuesday July 24 including B and PF women s outing. Wednesday July 25 features the Ladies Aid. Thursday July 27 presents the Junior Clermont Study Club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid
Junior Clermont Study Club
Dinner guests at Folletts include Appelman and Andersons
Mr and Mrs Walter Follett hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman and the Harvey Anderson family as guests, reflecting a social gathering in a local household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Follett
Lucian Appelman
Harvey Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. D
Cleemont
LA Yvonne Swenson
Kruegers
Carol Flack
Gwendolyn Baeecler
Jacquelyn Bakewell
Jay Schultz
Marilyn
Richard Paulson
Connie Bear
Marvin Flack
Willis Petrait
Dak
Qquell
Speais
Nelson’s
Clermont, Lows
Billy Sheehy
Ches
Clermont Lutheran Parish
la Vonne Swenson
Sally Meyer
Lucy de Triem
Lucy Engle
Poppy
Chrystal Thoma
Louise Tomsheck
Parley
Nora Lofts
Lois Miller
Civil Defense
Kansas
Moner Pasa Nebr
John Deere
Olson & Olson
Jobs Deere Implements
Iowa
Clermont Cooperative
Lyle Gunderson
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