Woodland Study Club Meets and Awards Prizes
The Woodland Study Club met for a program featuring a reading of The American Flag by Kathryn Larson and a singing display led by Gerald Hetneneth. Prizes were awarded to Susanna Larson, Nora Nelson, Amy Hovland, and Mabel Burrow. Guests included Mrs Emma Gunderson. The meeting closed with singing. Several local families hosted visitors from Osian and Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald «Hetneneth
Kathryn Larson
Emma Gunderson
Alma Anderson
Clara Aandés
Susanna, Larson
Nora Nelson
Amy ‘Hovland
Mabel Burrow
the Republic
Summer hours and local renovations announced in town
For the remainder of the summer months we will be open Thursday and Saturday evenings until 9 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. L. T. N. Olson were guests in the John Mack home Sunday. Joe Thompson is renovating the interior of his restaurant building, tearing out a partition to the kitchen and making the lunch room smaller, planning to use the back part of the building for an electric shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. Larson
L. T. N. Olson
John Mack
Joe Thompson
Clermont ball team fall in Sumner clash 65 to 3
Clermont loses by a lopsided 65 to 3 score in Sumner Sunday. The Sumner bats ignite late with three runs on five hits to cap the rally after Clermont led through eight innings. Social notes record a birthday party at City Park and visits by residents from Cedar Rapids West Branch Waterloo and Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Sumner
Lillian Lanore Simpson
M. A Martin
H. F. Martin
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
H.A. Neff
West Branch
S. E. Wickham
A. E. Swain
Wisconsin
Illinois
J. Tanner
Clermont Lutheran Church
Concordia College
Morehead, Minn
A. 5. Houg
We Like To Have YOUR BUSINESS We Like To Have YOUR BUSINESS
A bank promotes itself inviting new customers to open savings accounts and use its full range of services. It pledges ongoing effort to earn patronage through thorough satisfaction and invites people to visit, talk, or walk in to open an account, welcoming business and personal banking.
Committees Complete Plans for Dairy Days
Dairy Days committees met at Farmers Savings Bank to finalize plans. Advertising and finance groups report strong progress. Three bands were secured for the event. Alex Fidler, Cedar Rapids promoter, will bring four boxers and seek four locals for the Saturday card. Clermont’s Dairy Days set for August 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Alex Fidler
Xing
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
West Clermont Mission Society Met Wednesday
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday July 17 with hostesses listed. Devotional and program included scripture readings, a talk on “The Christian as a Missionary,” and a vocal solo. Birthday offerings and collections were noted. several local visitors and relatives were mentioned in attendance and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
West Clermont
East Clermont Church
Molmin
Ruth Olson
Olson
Hans Larson
Win. Belschner
Clarence Bear
Mary Tatra
Odako Campfire Girls Meet Profit From Sale
The Odako Campfire Girls and their guardian met Friday evening July 19. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the Camp Fire Law. Honors were reported. The girls reported on their popcorn sale and realized a net profit of five dollars. The meeting closed with the Campfire song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Dlag
Popular Features at Clermont's Dairy Days
Advance bills announce Clermonts Dairy Days with descriptors of events for Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11. Bills note many popular activities and will be printed next week for distribution to surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Grand Prize Piper Cub Special Air Plane Gift
The grand prize of the day is a Piper Cub Special Air plane donated by Sheehan Post American Legion. The plane will be on the grounds both days, and readers are urged to mark the two days on their calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan Post American Legion
Weekend visit and Wisconsin Dells vacation trip
Mr and Mrs Wm Accola and children visited Mrs Accola s parents Dr and Mrs C W Burt in West Des Moines. Mr and Mrs M H Moore and JoAnn left Sunday for a week in the Wisconsin Dells with Mr and Mrs Max Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Accola
M. H. Moore
JoAnn
Wisconsin Dells
Max Reed
Clermont Lutherans share social and church events
Clermont and West Clermont churches list services on Sunday with 10:30 am and 2 pm. The Luther League plans an ice cream social Sunday evening at Staveran ger Lutheran Ossian. Mission Society meets Aug 1 with listed hostesses and Bernice Blockhus as program chair. Rev G A Sundby noted. Mrs Hilda Aanes returns from Red Wing. Local ladies hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs Clarence Thompson with a picnic, gift presentation, and attendees named. Des Moines visitors, W R Blake and granddaughter Carol Ann Blake, visit Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East ‘Clermont
Luther League
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Ossian
The
Mission Society
H. H. Gilbertson
Julia Bilden
Helga Bilden
Tilpher Bilden
Clifford Kitterson
Bernice Blockhus
G. A. Sundby
Decorah
Clermont Farmers Commission Co. Names New Manager
Lyle Gunderson was appointed manager of the Clermont Farmers Commission Co. at a Tuesday night board meeting on July 16. A Postville high school graduate who attended A I C business school in Davenport, he has served in the armed forces. He invites all former patrons to visit and get acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Gunderson
Clermont Farmers Commission Co
Gunderson
Postville High School
A. I. C. Business School
Davenport
Fire Destroys L. T. N. Olson Home
At 30 minutes after midnight Monday morning the Clermont and West Union fire departments fought a blaze that gut the Olson residence. Originating in the kitchen from an air stove Mrs Olson had lit the stove then left to tend chickens on return she found the house filled with smoke trapping the occupants upstairs. Mr Olson saved his daughter Ardis by dropping her from a window then leaped out himself with minor injuries. Some clothing and furniture were saved but damage was heavy with insurance covering part of the loss. Estimated damage about 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Fire Department
West Union Fire Department
L. T. N. Olson
Card of Thanks and social notices from Clermont area
We extend thanks to the Clermont and West Union fire departments and neighbors for assistance at our fire Monday morning. Mrs L T Olson and family hosted a luncheon with Anna Larrabee Ruth Olson Frances Cline Joyce Appelman and Beulah Henderson among guests. Alfred Baeshley went to Cedar Rapids buying trip with Stanton Talverson. W R Blake and Robert Steele hosted Mrs E M Estey for luncheon at West Union. Emma Gunderson Verla and guest Mrs A M Aanes of Red Wing Minn dined with E W Kozeika at Postville. Ronald Kelly of Minneapolis stayed with Ezra Dibble family. Gordon Shepard and others visited Dibble home before returning to Phoenix Ariz. Kies Evans and family of Chicago visited Wm Hemesath. Charles Bigler Cedar Falls and Winifred Sullivan Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with Fred Bigler. Harry Raney West Union visited the Bigler home. W R Blake and granddaughter Caro Ann Blake and Mrs Robert Steele and Robin planned a Clear Lake trip. Blake and Bob Blake of Des Moines join. Dr A M Aanes of Red Wing Minn spent weekend with relatives in Clermont. Agnes stayed with Mrs A Gunderson and Dr Agnes with Mrs Louie Hovland. Shirley West of Dubuque stayed several days with W R Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Earl* Kloster
Clarence Kittelson
Gary
Paul Meine
Frances
R. N
Kloster
Ossian
Reuben Svendsen
Dianne
Bevearly
Vern Engle
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
Wim. Bakewell
New Albin
Fay Harrisons
Ind
Ed Burt
Robert Howard
DeKalb
E. Landsgard
Nelson
Wie ‘Annel
Chicago
Hilda Aanes
Clermont
Dr. Aanes
Red Wing
Minn
Clarence Thompson
Mrs Thompson
Mesdames Floyd Bergeson
Swen Swenson
Harold Landgard
Bettina Buraas
Emma Gunderson
Henry Olson
Elmer Olson
Ruth Starkey
J. A. Erickson
Nels Iverson
Henry Amundson
Richard Griesengw
Alfred Olson
Marie Skaren
Irene Erickson
Hans J. Larson
Emma Olson
Arthur Olson
Andine Vasby
W. R. Blake
Carol Ann Blake
Des Moines
Blake
Clermont and West Union
L. T. N. Olson
Alfred Baeshley
Cedar Rapids
Stanton Talverson
Robert Steele
E. Ti. Estey
West Union
Verla
A. M. Aanes
E. W. Kozeika
Postville
Ronald Kelly
Minnespolis
Charles Bigler
Cedar Falls
Winifred Sullvan
Fred Bigler
Harry Raney
Bigler
W. FR
Caro Ann Blake
Robin
Clear Lake
Bob Blake
Agnes
Ama Gunderson
Louie Hovland
Carol Lee Meyer
Pastville
Verni Eagle
Elloyce Johnson
Hartland
Verni Brandt
Milo Meyer
Gilbert Hanson
Manchester
Verni
Everett Lund
Onalaska
Wis
Francis Rooker
Sparta
Harold Rooker
Kay Lund
Rooker
Vincent Ernest
Bobby
Jimmie
Don Stevenson
Gene
Denny
Elmer Rear
Clarence Rear
Millard Rear
Dennis
Fred Cline
Wisconsin Dells
Max Reed
Dorf Opperud
Gander
Clermont Ladies' Aid Met for Special Resources Program
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Buss Tachantz's home Wednesday afternoon with co-hostess Mrs. Alfred Bavenler. Mrs. Baechler served as program chairman and led the discussion on Special Resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Buss Tachantz
Alfred Bavenler
Baechler
Clermont Calendar Notes and Visiting Guests
Clermont community calendar lists meetings for Firemen and B and P Women, with Ladies Aid Society and Riverside club gatherings. Local residents share visits across towns including Meyer family hosting Elloyce Johnson and El a Meyer and others, plus outings to Wisconsin Dells and trips to Hartland and Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ ‘Aid Society
Riverside Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odland Study Club
Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co
R. L. Olson
Clermont, Towa
Enterprise
Dean Loftsgard
Millard Nelson
Wendell
Leo Walf
F. Wy Jamison
EE. Douglas Street
Bloomington
Ralph Scrader
Strawberry Point
Otto Krueger
Ruth
Sioux Falls
S. D
Chris Petes
Peterson
Canada
Ed ,Dugstad
Elmer Hagen
Robinhood
Sask
Oscar Olson
Spring Valley
Carl Dugstad
Rock Island
Donald Dugstad
Waterlo
Richard Olson
Dugstad
iMrs
Hagen
Olson J
Carl
Ed Dugstad
Lyle Simpson
Kay, Sallee
John Accola
Ralph Schraderland
Clarice Dugstad
Lou Engelhart
Luana
Haris J. Larson
Decorahi
Chues
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Highland
At & P
Dod Th
Anna ‘Larrabee
Frances Cline
Joyce Appelman
Beulah Henderson
Kies Evans
Wm. Hemesath
Shirley
Dubuque
W. opoRy Blake
Taney
Ayaidiy
Emeie
Kem-Tone
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Met
Clermont, Iowa
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