Minstrel Follies Ready for Production in Clermont
Minstrel Follies heads to Clermont high school auditorium for two June shows. Harold B. Greenley emcee and Martin Nelson Interlocutor with 1940 Minstrel End Men, including T. C. Ressler, Eddie Klingman, Hiram Olson, Pete Belschner, Bob Nesbit, Milo Pohl. Ed Dugstad as Little Olie. Bozo and Bonzo mischief by Bud Schrader and Stanton Halverson. Mary Guritz sings with Scarlet Rockets quartet and Hollywood Waltz numbers. Clermont band, dance numbers, and sixty young stars comprise this lively program.
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Scarlet Rockets
Janet Olson
Dorothy Brorby
Phylis Gress
June Larson
Doris Godden
Lois Godden
Barnabette Olson
Ida Moen
Clarice Dugstad
Lois Brandt
Polly Gilbertson
Margaret Moen
Mary Guritz
Lew Jones
Red Jackets
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Edward
Lyle
Kenton Krueger
Harlem
Rita Rounds
Mammy
Helen Halverson
Arthel Meyers
Annabelle Loftsgard
Clermont
Clarence
Arthur Amundson
Arthur Alloway
Walter Becker
Chrystal Miller
Clermont Band
Gordon Junker
Annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn of Fayette County Iowa will be held at the Legion Hall in Fayette Iowa on June 11 1940 for electing officers and other business as may come before it. Knox secretary
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The
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn
Fayette County
Iowa
Legion Hall
Fayette
Clermont Boy Attends Hawkeye Boys State Camp Dodge
Laird Cline son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline departs for Johnston Iowa to join Clermont group at Hawkeye Boys State session at Camp Dodge. He and fellow youths travel with family and school transport under Clermont Commercial Club sponsorship. Janice Olson visits Olson home and returns with Grover family members.
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Laird Cline
Fred Cline
Clermont
Camp Dodge
Johnston
Iowa
Gates Williams
Postville
Harvey Gilbertson
Elgin
West Union
Lansing
Maynard
Larry
Clermont Commercial Club
Oran Brandt
John
Castalia
Gene Grover
Fayette
Olson
Janice Olson
Mary Visit. Scott
Clermont Ladies Aid hears library counts and centennial plans
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at the Carmichael home on May 29. Reported April average daily library circulation of 162 books and 100 banks mended by librarians Thea Ressler and St V Brandt. All 1561 volumes catalogued in new card system. Tea proceeds totaled 12.40. June relics display announced for June 13–15 to mark Fayette County Centennial. contact Len Simek or James Brorby. Book purchases added numerous titles across fiction juvenile and biographies. program featured Betty and Lorraine Follett, local girls, and a memorial Poppy talk.
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C. C. Carmichael
Wm. J. Nelson
H. O. Follett
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Carmichael
Thea. C. Ressler
St. V. Brandt
H. B. Greenley
Clermont
Len Simek
James Brorby
Defense Council members meet with President at White House
Washington D C The National Defense Council members gathered with President Roosevelt at the White House to review defense steps. Left to right: Ralph Budd Edward R Stettinius Jr Wm B Knudsen President Roosevelt Harriet Riot Leon Henderson Chester C Davis Wm H McReynolds.
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Washington, D. C
National Defense Council
Roosevelt
White House
Ralph Budd
The
Burlington Railway
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
United States Steel Corporation
Wm, 8S. Knudsen
General Motors
Parochial School Commenced Monday
The vacation bible school began Monday with 9 am to noon sessions for three weeks in the Lutheran church basement. Gladys Peterson teaches grades 1-3. 34 pupils enrolled in grades 4-8 taught by Agnes Bilden. Names of enrolled students across groups listed, plus visits and social notices.
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Lutheran Church
Gladys Peterson
Donna Junker
Shirley Olson
Robert Schave
David Gutcher
Bonnie Lantz
Wayne Olson
Ferdinand Vick
Albert Schave
David Ramsey
Donald Gutcher
Ronald Burgett
Donna Johnson
Lorene Gilbert
Robert Abel
Margaret Tschantz
Wendell Loftsgard
Howard Stumme
Loretta Vick
Gloria Buraas
Ronald Vick
Mary Tschantz
James Martin
Mahlon Lantz
Norene Amundson
Duane Anderson
Agnes Bilden
Mary Ann Nelson
Iva Jean Barnes
Arlene Osmundson
Betty Gilbert
Norma Schave
Carmen Loftsgard
Gordon Meyer
Kenneth Amundson
Arlene Gilbert
Yvonne Wander
Velma Thorson
Lois Olson
LeAnna Osmundson
Gladys Barnes
Margaret Martin
Delores Thompson
William Nelson
Willet Mille
Margaret Gilbert
Doris Hanson
Veryle Paulson
Arthel Meyer
Alden Anderson
Lavern Stumme
Gerald Aa
Clermont Clover 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Clermont Clover 4 H club met at La Vila Garden's home on Saturday. Vernice Engle presided with Vinal Nelson as secretary. Minutes were read and approved. roll call asked members to name the type of rug they would hire. Members received label booklets, and the program featured a picture study of American Gothic by Ora Jean Oestman, a rug making demonstration by LaVilla Gordon, a hair care health talk by Eileen Foley, a bird bath project by Ann Nesbit, and a listener etiquette talk by Arlene Amundson. Refreshments served for twenty one members, two leaders and one guest.
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Clermont Clover Clover
la Vila Garden
Vernice Engle
Vinal Nelson
Ora Jean Oestman
LaVilla Gordon
Eileen Foley
Ann Nesbit
Arlene Amundson
Plans Set for Clermont Alumni Banquet
Invitations issued for Clermont high school alumni banquet to be held Thursday evening June 13 at the Lutheran church parlors. Current officers include Mrs. Dan Burke president, Carmen Swenson vice president, Verla Gunderson secretary, Wm. Belschner treasurer. Committees named for program, decoration, and membership. Priscilla Working Band to prepare the 6 30 meal.
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Clermont High School
Lutheran Church
Dan Burke
Carmen Swenson
Verla Gunderson
Wm. Belschner
Sadie Peterson
H. A. Lubke
Chrystol Miller
Euelah Gunderson
Clarice Dugstad
Lois Brand
Len Simek
Hazel Johnson
Priscilla Working Band
Clermont Calendar Highlights Week of the 6th
The schedule lists St. Peter's Rosary Society on Thursday the 6th, American Legion Minstrel Follies on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, Union Guild bake and apron sale, American Legion meeting Monday the 10th, American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday the 13th, Woodland Progressive Study Club, W C O F social meeting Thursday the 13th, and an alumni banquet.
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St. Peter's Rosary Society
American Legion
Legion
Union Guild
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Progressive Study Club
Town Acrobats to Come to Clermont Minstrel Follies
Town Acrobats led by Mr Hansan in charge of the Clermont Minstrel Follies have secured Gene and Delores Knox for acts, a feature attraction to enhance the Loreal show. Nearby visits include Mrs G W Chappell of Chicago staying with her parents in Clermont, and multiple locals hosting guests from Brownsdale Council Bluffs Rochester Traer Spencer and Rapids.
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Mr. Hansan
Clermont Minstrel Follies
Gene & Delores Knox
G. W.chappell
Chicago
J. §. Sullivan
Gerhard Gunsten
Brownsdale
Minn
Clermont
Hans Hanson
Eliza Nelson
Delwein
Nels Larson
Larson
Louie Larson
Council Bluffs
Julius Juvick
Rochester
Boys and Girls 4-H Livestock Club Meeting Notes
The Boys and Girls 4-H Livestock Club met at Dean Kittleson’s home on Wednesday May 29 with county leader Wm Diamond two assistants Harold Halverson and John Kelly and six members present Roll call named livestock for a 160acre farm Viola Martin read Arbor Day and Dean Kittleson spoke on sleeping sickness in horses Lunch followed The next meeting is set for Eugene Thorson’s home on June 19 The R G Schupanitz family visited Cedar Rapids from Sunday to Tuesday including Peter Schissel’s home visit and Mr Schupanitz business matters
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Dean Kittleson
Wm. Diamond
Harold Halverson
John Kelly
Viola Martin
Eugene Thorson
R. G. Schupanitz
Cedar Rapids
Postville PEO Chapter Meeting at Jorgenson Home
Postville Chapter P E O met Tuesday evening May 28 at the Clermont member Mrs GE Jorgenson home. A report by Mrs L D Walter who attended the Fort Dodge convention as Postville delegate was read during a requiry meeting. Mrs Jorgenson played Forest Sketches by Mary Carr Moore as a piano solo. Refreshments were served.
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Postville
Clermont
GE. Jorgenson
L. D. Walter
Fort Dodge
Bride-Elect Honored at Pre-Nuptial Shower
Lavanda Carr, engaged to Lieut. John Zoeckler of Montgomery Alabama for June 12, was honored at a 6:30 dinner and shower hosted by Mrs. W. R. Blake and others. The evening featured high school girl trio performances and a one act play Truant Husbands. Many guests attended and the bride-to-be received numerous gifts for the new home.
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Lavanda Carr
John Zoeckler
Montgomery
Ala
W. R. Blake
Lolita
R. V. Brandt
Blake
Mary Guritz
Madonna Trude
Myra Olson
J. B. Greenley
Miss Blake
E. H. Estey
John Camp
G. M. Berry
E. B Ballard
West Union
W. A. Kireeland
Thea. C. Ressler
J.C. Halverson
Andine Vashy
Committee Named to Help With Showing of Relics
J F Brorby and Mrs Len Simek named to Mont Clermont committee to arrange relics showing next weekend and to promote Centennial Bargain Days at the same time. Contact the two members for additional information and help as needed.
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J. F. Brorby
Len Simek
Clermont
Lutheran Tent Services At Clermont This Week
Gospel services in the Lutheran tent south of Clermont High School continue this week with Rev. E. H. Gumbus of Ottawa as speaker. Musical performances are by a West Union organization directed by E. M. Osterhus. Daily services at 8 o'clock in English, four services on Sunday June 11 including Sunday school at 10 a.m. and English sermon at 11 a.m. Norwegian service at 2:30 p.m. English service at 6 p.m. Rev. Gumbus speaks at all services.
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Clermont
E. H. Gumbus
Ottawa
West Union
E. M. Osterhus
Rev. Gumbus
Singing Church Sunday Service Canceled for Pastor Convention
The Lutheran church announces no divine services this Sunday due to the pastor attending the bi annual church convention in Minneapolis. West Clermont Luther League will meet at 7 45 p m led by Rev I K Ramsey at the parish hall.
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Minneapolis
Minn
West
Clermont
Luther League
I. K. Ramsey
Coming of the Iron Horse 1872 in centennial pageant
Clermont to present a Fayette county centennial pageant episode titled The Coming of the Iron Horse 1872. About twenty five to thirty persons will participate in period costumes. Mrs H B Greenley seeks information related to the event.
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Wille
Clermont
Fayette County
H. B. Greenley
Wanted: Farm Workman for District Manager in Community
Help wanted advertisement seeks a man aged 28 to 57 for permanent farm work with district manager duties. Must know farming and have farm experience, with preference for a resident. Good pay. Respond to Box 170 care of Clermont Enterprise. 40. Also, local notes mention Mr and Mrs J S Bisking Cedar Falls visiting Mrs Lizzie Knerland. others from Romnee, Elizabeth, Frank, and Sarah Gray called in Brady Paulson area.
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J. S. Bisking
Cedar Falls
Geu
Lizvie Knerland
F. O
Romnee
Elizabeth
Frank
Sarah Gray
Quleed
Brady Paulson Ame
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A.D. Knox
Sec’y
Ladies’ Aid Society
Defense Council
Lia
Millard Mark
Arizona
R. E. McNally
Maynard Lantz
Wm. Scheel
McGregor Heights
Forester
Morris Wolfe
Ossian
Nels Gilbert
Doris Gilbert
Hans Sanvold
George L. Rounds
James Rounds
Dubuque
James
Geo. P. Rounds
Joseph Garban
Rose Quinn
Lewistown
Montana
Ed Quinn
J. M. Quinn
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Innes Larrabee McAlvin
Lyman Mitchell
Evanston
Helen Larrabee
Town City
Julie
Lynn McAlvin
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Postville P. E. O
Jorgenson
Lutheran Tent Services
Love Brothers
Borg Aes Parad
Lone Brothers
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