Garden fete and musical honors guests from Chicago
Miss Mabel Knudson and Mrs Edna Priley hosted a garden fete and musical for house guests Mr and Mrs Frank Lauretta and daughter Dorian of Chicago. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Topliff and many local residents. Guests enjoyed garden views, bridge and 500, a fire pot blaze, and a musical program by the Laurettas, Pribley, Knudson, and John Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Knudson
Edna Priley
Frank Lauretta
Dorian
Chicago
Turkey River
Alma Roland
Dorian Lavletta
Lauretta
Priby
Miss Knudson
John Larson
Topliff
L. Beisher
Edwin M. Gass
Romelda
Postville
Samuel Moxby
Elgin
Ed Dugstad
John
Adolph Frederick
Alice
Harold Greenley
G. Everett
Herman Lobke
Viola
Aline Roland
Elizabeth Sullivan
Clermont
Julius Schmidt
New York
Flower Show Postponed In Clermont Due To Dry Weather
Clermonts annual flower show set for mid August postponed indefinitely because of dry weather that ruined local gardens. No later date announcements were issued by the local committees. In other notes, residents shared visits and dinners with friends across Decorah Cedar Rapids and nearby towns including Martin Nelson home Postville J. A. Erickson Decorah Cresco Karl Miller H. Groth and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Nomiees
Eho
Aneering
The
Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Leo Larson
A post nuptial shower was held at Johnson hall on Thursday evening July 23 in honor of Mr and Mrs Leo Larson. A mock wedding featured Albert Nesvick as bride Esther Neavick as groom Priscilla Cook as pastor Raymond Daniels best man and Donald Daniels Ting bearer. A pink and white wagon carried gifts to the couple, presented by Arlene Anfinson and Arthel Meyer. About 135 guests danced and then enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Larson
Johnson Hall
Albert Nesvick
Esther Neavick
Priscilla Cook
Raymond Daniels
Donald Daniels Ting
Arlene Anfinson
Arthel Meyer
G. E. Everett Appointed Receiver for Wadena Bank
G E Everett was appointed by Superintendent L A Andrew to act as receiver in charge of the closed Wadena Savings Bank. This makes three closed banks under his charge as he arrived in Clermont in 1930 as receiver for Clermont State Bank and has since acted for a Lamont bank. Mr and Mrs Everett live in Clermont and will stay until final settlement of Clermont State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Everett
L. A. Andrew
Wadena Savings Bank
Clermont
Clermont State Bank
Lamont Bank
Everett
Clermont Fire Department helps after Wednesday morning blaze
grateful readers thank Clermont residents and the Clermont Fire Department for their generous help during last Wednesday s fire. Paulson Motor Co Mrs A B Grimes and three children visited Herman Roll s home while Mr Grimes fished Cass Lake Minn returning Saturday with pike bird perch enjoyed by all. Business and Professional Women s club met at Crown Hill with 500 on the lawn and music by local performers. Isabelle Wenger celebrated her twelfth birthday July 15 with friends and gifts. attendees included Lillian Kruger Louise Hackman Loretta Belschner Edwina Olson Marjoria Olson Norma Pringle and Betty Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont Fire Department
Paulson Motor Co
A. B. Grimes
Herman Rolls
Crown Hill
Frank Lauretta
Pribyl
Knudson
Isabelle Wenger
Edwina Olson
Doris Landsgard
Irene Erickson
Norma Pringle
Loretta Belachner
Marjorie Olson
Gretchen Rolfs
Betty Conner
Betty Paulson
Edwina
Open the gates to new customers in Clermont area
Community notes list visits and travels of residents from Ossian to West Union and Crown Hill. Mentioned are A R Simpson on vacation from Clermont hydro plant, several families visiting relatives in Oelwein Randalia Chicago and Minneapolis, and local social events including a 28th wedding anniversary at the Gress home.
Two Men Held For Extradition In Clayton County
Two men wanted by officers of other states were arrested by Sheriff E. H. McGhee of Clayton county and turned over to authorities. Erin Wacker, 24, was arrested in Wagner township on a bastardy charge at the request of North Dakota officials and waived extradition. Cecil Smith, 19, charged with auto theft, escaped during transfer to the jail, was hunted by the sheriff then recaptured and later confronted by Evanston police who arrived to take him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. McGhee
Clayton County
Prion Erg
Erin Wacker
North Dakota
Wagner Township
Cecil Smith
Evanston
Til
Volga City
Elkader
McGhee
Smith
Willows
Congregational Church
Robbery at Cler Mont Ganske service station
Robbers held up Ganske service station at Cler Mont last Friday morning about 8 30. They forced gas, pointed a gun at attendant Mr Anderson, took change and robbed the cash register before locking him in the cellar. A maroon Plymouth was used and Anderson was released around 11. No suspects yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganske
Cler Mont
Anderson
Decorah Youth Killed in Car Collision Near Train
Jesse Nelson of Decorah Iowa died when his car struck a Rock Island freight engine one mile east of Decorah at 830 PM on Friday. Archie Mecklenberg sustained severe head and body injuries and is expected to recover. Norman Ellingson escaped without serious injury. The three men, around 22, had been working on the Arness farm east of Decorah before the crash as they headed home to Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Nelson
Decorah
Rock Island
Archie Mecklenberg
Norman Ellingson
Arness
J P Paulson Returns Home From Hospital
Mayor J P Paulson returned from Decorah hospital where he had been a patient since last Wednesday He remains limited and will use crutches for a time The right side near the hip caused him pain but this is easing Also notes visits from Mrs Ear Peake of Elkader and other local residents and a string of weekend guests from area towns Trade at home among friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Paulson
Decorah Hospital
Lutheran Church Notes and Community Updates
Highland Church offers English services at 10 am and Norwegian at 11 am. East Church Luther League sets a Sunday program with a choir song service. West Church in town holds Sunday school at 5 am. Priscilla Working Band meets Wednesday August 6 with hostesses Oline Erickson Gilbert Anderson Wm. B. Miller Martin Nelson. Obituary notes: Mrs E E Bear died Monday after months of illness. funeral today. Mr Henry Held and family visit Chicago after a week with cousin Herman Rolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Church
East
Luther League
Weat Church
Town
Priscilla
Oline Erickson
Gilbert Anderson
Wm. B. Miller
Martin Nelson
G. Gunsten
Stanley Gunsten
Oscar Larson
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Wm. Kelly
Gustav Kruger
Walter Tulxman
A. H. Wenger
I. H. Skarshaug
Luelle
Paul Otteson
Henry Skarshaug
Milton Miller
Elgin
E. E. Bear
Henry Held
Harry
Dorris
Richard
Chicago
Herman Rolfg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Largon
Near
J. A. Erickson
Cresco
Harold Landsgard
Doris
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Miller
George Duurscher
Karl Miller
Groth
Arthur
Thomas
Oleon
Esther
James
Edgar Kimball
Marie Berg
Oliver Skaraharg
H. O. Skarshaug
Wadena Bank
A. R. Simpson
Clermont Hydro Plant
Mrs
George Dibble
West Union
Siegfred
Chintz
Milwaukee, Wis
A. Rogers
Roy Odekirk
Anna Thompson
Randalia
Jack Thompson
Margaret Moen
John Crowe
Dwyer
Oelwein
I. C. Jerdee
Deer River
Minn
Lake Winnibigosh
Fred Mylan
J. T. Kelleher
Delbert Lyons
Joe Gress
Claude Gress
Willis Gress
Clarence Hagalie
Earl Simpson
Mt. Vernon
Earl
Minneapolis
Inwood
F. W. McKinley
Manchester
Bessie and
Nancy McKinley
Henry Carrigher
Albert R. Larbke
Buffalo Center
Eldora
Orvin Thompson
Wadena
Emma Gunderson
Olson
Clermont, Iowa
Eleader
Ear
Harold Bennett
Victor Cooley
Auburn
Paul Flynn
L. E., Carlin and
Wesley Miller Jr
Family of Independence
Dan Carpenter
Mia
Larrabee
Fayette County
Sartin Nelson
Yeaed
Lutheran Church Notes
F. H. Hatch CO. L. 8
Lofstuen
Mgr
Anderson & Tatro General
Iows
R. V. Brandt
Dentist Xray Gas
Farmers Savings Bnk
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Iowa
DR. L. L. Cal
Farmers Savings Bank
N. H. Nelson
Tews
Freiburghaus & Co
G. H. Hackman
Alcana
Clermont, Lows
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