Commencement Honors and Awards Recipients Named
The senior class awards include the American Bar Award to JoAnn Moore, Danforth Foundation honors for Bailey Evenson, and ties for the hoster between Arlene Knudsen and Dorothy Helgerson. Barbara Thies received the Study Club award, Charles Wagner the Achievement award, and JoAnn Moore with LaVerne Swenson shared the Senior Citizenship award. Valedictorians JoAnn Moore Harley Evenson and Charles Wagner posted a 97.03 average. Other honors went to Dorothy Helgerson Baro Thies Arlene Kaudsen Pauline Nygaard LaVerne Gwenson Gerene Larson Gloriann Schweinefus Cathryn Crowe Patsy Gass Rebecca Olson. Friends and relatives visited over Memorial Day weekend. several local families hosted guests from Chicago West Union St. Olaf Osage Pocahontas Clear Lake and Dubuque. Fr Frost spoke at a family life study day in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Buchell
JoAnn Moore
Bailey Evenson
Harley Evenson
Charles ‘Wagner
Saintaienant
Helen Henderson
Dorothy ‘Helgerson
Baro Thies
Arlene Kaudsen
Pauline Nygaard
LaVerne Gwenson
Gerene: Larson
Gloriann Schweinefus
Cathryn Crowe
Patsy Gass
Rebecca Olson
Jean and
Kathleen Amundson
Maren Knudsen
Bonnie Taylor
Elsie Wede
Barbara Anderson
Sandra Bilden
Judy Durr
David Lamborn
Joyce Larson
John Nelson
Mary Swenson
Dorothy Helgerson
Arlene Knudsen
Gerene Larson
Carol Mott
Billy Moyle
Robert Nelson
Gloriann Schweinerus
LaVerne
Swenson
Barbara Thies
Charles Wagner
Dennis Griebenow
Ronald Tatro
Arnold Guyer
David Helgerson
Beverly OelrEg
Pat Morse
Zebbie Pape
Jerry Wander
Grace Olson
Roger Berg
Dennia Griebenow
Ronald Tatra
Carol Gunderson
Shirley Jacobin
Dennis Madhowl
Curtis Olgan
Helen Burger
Duane Gutcher
Donna Thies
Mary Ka
Charles Kohls
Elliott Olson
Barbara Thinsare
Charles Ie
Right of way collisions drive a quarter of fatal accidents
Guidance notes that right of way crashes account for about 25 percent of all fatal crashes. It urges drivers to inspect tires for wear and brakes, as maintaining vehicle condition can prevent deadly outcomes by promoting safer stopping.
Clermont Commercial Club Hosts First Wednesday Night Entertainment
On Wednesday evening June 5 at eight o'clock the Clermont Commercial Club begins a public entertainment series. Sponsored by the Town and Country Club, the program features square dances Grand Square and Just Because, a Smoke on the Water solo, musical numbers This Old House and Put Your Little Foot, Texas Star, Rustic, Schottish, Jesse Polka, and Lady of Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Town and Country Club
Rening Square
Grand Square
Texas
Rustic
Schottish
Jesse Polka
Spain
Riverside Study Club Meeting Draws Members and Visitors
Riverside Social Club met May 22 at Mrs. L. T. N. Olson home with co host Mrs. Oliver Rowland. Roll call Our Favorite Vegetable was answered. Visitors included Mrs. John Mork Mrs. How ard Mork and others. Bingo provided afternoon amusement and door prize went to Mrs. Olson. Next meeting at Mrs. Ruth Larson's home. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Wilke from Postville and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rice and Donnie from Waukon. Fr Edmund Cooney of West Union transferred to Ryan with Fr Kenneth Ryan of Dubuque to fill vacancy. Attendees at baccalaureate included Mr and Mrs. Vernon Anderson Barbara and Marlene and Mr and Mrs. Glen Nygaard. Albert Tinderholt is a graduate. Bertha Hartman of Detroit visited in Louis Olson home. Chas. Weigel of Oelwein dinner guests of Memorial Day. Leif Larson and others visiting Kathinka Larson in Hutchinson. Other relatives visiting Portland Ore. brother George Rounds. Doyle Bennett visited Harold Bennett. Justin Baker and family guests of Bennetts. Kelsh Bros. building modern kitchen bath in Justin Baker home. Supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Erhardt and grandsons from Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
L. T. N. Olson
Oliver ‘Rowland
John Mork
Howard Mork
Il. Olson
Ruth ‘Larson
Raymond Erhardt
Wilbert Wilke
Postville
Glen Rice
Donnie
Waukon
Richard Osterhus
Knute Solheim
Gordon Solheim
Minneapolis
Edmund Cooney
West Union
Ryan
Kenneth Ryan
Dubuque
Vernon ,Anderson
Barbara
Marlene
Glen Nygaard
Wuther College
Albert Tinderholt
Bertha Hartman
Detroit
Mich
Louis Olson
Chas. Weigel
Oelwein
Guy Muchow
Leif Larson
Hutchinson
Minn
Kathinka Larson
Rounds
Portland
Ore
Clermont
George Rounds
Doyle Bennett
Harold Bennett
Myr
Justin Baker
Bennetts
Franklin Shipton
J. H. Shipton
Cedar Rapids
Christena Monroe
Gerald Gutchers
Ivan Yaeger
Guy Holtzman
Jean
Joan
Fayette
Henry Thornton
Charles ‘Monroe
Waterloo
Verne Telford
Kay
Scott
Joe Brorby
Norbert Gerner
Jean Keating
Harry Mary
Omaha
Neb
Temple Il
Anamosa
Joann Gerner
Bettina Buraas
Rebecca Wilson
Olin
Lloyd Aanes
Selmer Erickson
iMr
Gordon Hoopman
Dale
Karen
Cresco
Lamont Gericke
Bess Blake
E. C. Johnston
Mary and Roy Tatro
Donald S. Stoehr
Hamilton
Leroy Stoehr
Arlington Heights
John Stoeher
Bakersfield
Calif
Clarence Tatro
R. W. Steele
Milton Simpson
Nee Simson
Stevie
Loway
Leo Griebenowl
Roger Yauslin
Rochester
Verni Engle
St. Mary's Hospital
Bessie Sullivan
Orlando Kittleson
Larry
Charles City
Krueger
Bob Burrow
Yates
Laverne Kinsel
Burrow
George Metzger
Arnel Moore
Noah ‘Metzger
Kmary
Jean Metzger
Elgin
Eli Metzger
Chatfield
John Metzger
John
Wm. Burrow
L. D
Clermont eighth grade plays cap graduation night
Eighth graders presented two one act plays under Mrs Easter and Mrs Putz on Wednesday May 22. The high school madrigal provided music. Bobby Mott capped the evening with a tap routine to Sabre Dance before Mr Moore awarded certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter
Putz
Bobby Mott
Danny Thies
Karen Schneider
Dale Hoopman
Anita Olson
Shelvy Nims
Gloria Heine
Jane Schott
Mervil Mobb
Nath- Jane Heins
Ronald Thompson
Carol Swenson
Janice Kamp
Diana Bilden
Linda Hackmann
Carolyn Follett
Carolyn Olson
Freddie Barnhouse
Gwendolyn Baechler
Karen Larson
Roger Vauslin
Gospel Message Church Service Schedule Near Clermont
Gospel Message Church lies four miles west of Clermont on Highway 16. Pastor Lester Lease leads morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. A welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities Schedule
East Clermont: Thursday 2 00 Mission and Sewing Societies meet. Sunday 8 30 Festival Pentecost worship with processional offering. 8 00 family night sponsored by Luther League. West Clermont: Sunday 10 00 Festival Pentecost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
East Clermont
Mission and Sewing Societies
Luther League
West Clermont
Wedding Bells Beside St Pauls Postville
Shirley Buraas youngest daughter of Alfred Buraas married John Care of Chicago at St Pauls Lutheran Postville. Many relatives attended from Erickson Olson Aanes Lien and others. Families celebrate Memorial Day visits and graduations in nearby towns, with guests from Dubuque Fayette Monona Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Buraas
Alfred Buraas
John Care
Chicago
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Selmer Erickson
Beverly
Alyce Qoeelberg
Albert Olson
Art S. Olson
Gunda Skaren
Lavanda Olson
Almer Amundson
Orvin Olson
Ed Johnson
Gerald Schneider
Wedding at St. Peters Catholic Church Clermont
Doris Matt and Kenneth Wagner wed at St. Peters in Clermont in a nine o clock ceremony. The couple, both from local families, were joined by Rev Fr Robert Frost with a Nuptial Mass as Maureen Martin led the church choir. The wedding party included siblings as bridesmaids and ushers, followed by a church hall reception for over 300 guests. The bride, a Clermont High School graduate, and the groom, a Lansing High School graduate, plan to live near Lansing after farming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Clermont
Doris Trene Matt
Kenneth C. Wagner
Doris
Arthur Matt
Castalia
Kenneth
Frank Wagner
Lansing
Robert Frost
St. Peter's Church
Maureen Martin
Lucille Wagner
Mary Helen Matt
Maid of Honor
Loretta ‘Matt
Clair
Albert Matt
Ralph
Dennis Matt
Dennis Bear
Robert Pfiffner
Miz. Burkart Riegel
Jean
Geneva Berns
Mary
Kathleen McNeil
Claritta Bohr
Donna
Barbara Thies
Carol Hyde
Joy Schultz
Judy Nims
Earl Matt
Larry Horan
Clermont High School
Dinner Guests Honor Mike's Birthday At Memorial Day
Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Thoma celebrated Mike's birthday the following day. Other attendees included Mrs Grace Simek and Mrs Louise Miller. A. C. C. W. Deanery meeting took place at Decorah Friday afternoon with Mrs John Finnigan Mrs Walter Kohls and Mae Crowe present. Mr and Mrs Harlan Schultz observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday. Winifred Sullivan of Ced rapida visited Clermont Elgin and Postville over the weekend. Dr and Mrs Frost and family of Waterloo spent Thursday with Rev Fr Frost in Zlepmont. Mr and Mrs Guy Williams returned after a ten day visit with relatives in Hugo Colo. Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Chrystal spent Sunday evening with the Nels Iverson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Thoma
Grace Simek
Louise ‘Miller
Mike
John Finnigan
Walter Kohls
Mae Crowe
A. C. C. W. Deanery
Decorah
Calendar items and social notices from Clermont area
Caled events include home talent shows on June 5 and 12 at 8 p.m. a band concert June 8 at 4 p.m. and Clermont High School alumni picnic June 9 at noon. Legion meetings June 10 and 11 with hostesses Ruth and Helen Olson. Numerous visits and gatherings listed with residents from Gary Indiana to Ridgeway and LaCrosse. Commuted events include theater party at Postville and Augustana Academy commencement in Canton South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Olson
Helen Olson
City Park
Red Cross Summer Swimming Schedule Announced
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a summer program with Mrs Ruth Olson as chairman. Registration is at noon on the first day June 110 at the school, with the first bus departing 12 15. Transportation mirrors last year on Mondays and Thursdays, 2 25 for 15 trips, ideally paid in advance. Lessons are free, funded by Red Cross contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Olson
Red Cross
Busy Beavers 4 H Rally Day Attendees Splash
The Busy Beavers 4 H Club joined Clayton County Rally Day in Elkader on June 1. Randine Hanson won red for senior better groomed girl while Randine Hanson and Dianne Bilden sang in the 4 H chorus. Handkerchief corsages were given to all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Beavers
Clayton County
Elkader
Jean Amundson
Randine Hanson
Dianne Bilden
Kathleen Amundson
Marion
Ruth Bilden
Diane Frieden
Margaret
Randine
Sylvia Hanson
Carol Helgersen
Maren ‘Knudsen
Donaline Larson
Karol Lofisgard
Karen Olson
LiMyra Anderson
Ill and Hospitalized Has Surgery in Rochester
Ill Ames Olson spent Tuesday through Friday in Worrel's Hospital Rochester Minnesota undergoing surgery and is recovering nicely. Will J Nelson attended the Townsville bowling proprietor's convention at Sioux City on May 27. CARD OF THANKS Mrs Joe Lacson 400 expresses gratitude for letters cards and gifts during illness and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Olson
Worrel’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Will J. Nelson
Towa
Sioux City
Joe Lacson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Finn [Hansen
Clarence Johnson
Dean
Laura Anderson
Kenneth ‘Anderson
Sheila
Marcia
Clarence Bergan
Nettie Frisbie
St. Olaf
DeWayne Frisbie
Osage
Oliver Anderson
Pocahontas
Clarence Kloster
Clear Lake
Rey
Fr. Frost
Dean Schneider
Coryell Products
Riverside
Riverside Study Club
Farmers Savings Bar Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Clermont, Iewa
Clermont School News
Fogle
Basler
Wyalusing
Wisconsin
James
Selby
Gary Timmerman
Wayne Gilson
Robert LaVelle
Gospel Message Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Matt Wagner
James Mackey
Gary
Ind
Dairy Stry
Alfred Wenger
Clarita Bohr
New Hampton
Harry Gunderson
Harry Stolle ,Sr. Homme
Louie Hovland
Martin Anderson
LaCrosse
Wis
Howard Larson
Arty Mikkelson
Ray Smith
Ridgeway
Ewald Lyngaas
Gea
V. Larson
Lyle
Alden Cornish
Verdell’ Hulbert
Ben Hulbert
Wadeng
Evelyn Oson
Bernard Schrader
Harriet Dugstad
Chester
Michael Thoma
Augustana Academy
Florence
C.H.S. Alumni
Clermont Gooper
Gunderson
Iowa
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