Former Clermont High Graduate to Receive Degree
Evelyn Nordhus daughter of Mrs A G Frederick Williamsfield IL will receive her B S degree in commerce July 21 from Western Ill State Teachers College at Macomb. The formal graduation exercises were held June 1 in the college auditorium with Dr Preston Bradley delivering the address. Nordhus has taught ecommerce the past two years at the Modesto Com H S and has been completing her fourth year of college work in three summer terms. Aunts and a cousin attended the exercises and visited in the A Remo at Witte miriaids. Alfred Bear, recently ill, is at his mother’s home in Castalia with his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Nordhus
A. G. Frederick
Williamsfield
Western Ill State Teachers’ College
Macomb
Preston Bradley
Chicago
Arthur Loftsgard
Arthur, Jr
West Union
John Burrow
Postville
Maida Larson
Fayette
Evelyn
A. Remo
Witte Miriaids
Alfred Bear
Cedar Rapids
Emma Bear
Castalia
Helen Osmundson
Ar Jene
Thomas Osmundson
Cena Nelson
Ole Olson
Radio chief Halverson lauded for field communications in war
Sgt. Halverson of Clermont is praised by the War Department for his radio work with Allied Fifth Army on the Anzio beachhead and in North Africa. He served overseas two years, aided by radio teams that relayed blow-by-blow updates and rapid resupply during heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
John C. Helverson
J. C. Halverson
Clermont
Sgt
Halverson
Tania
Fifth Army
Anzio
Scotland
Lord Louis Mountbattan
Algiers
Bonn
Sebila
North Africa
Tong
Clermont Exchange Publishes New Telephone Directory
The Clermont Telephone Exchange released a new directory dated June 1 with advertising removed for a condensed layout. Echo-Enterprise produced it and Elgin dial listings follow the Clermont local list. Manager Mr. Meyer urges using the directory for every call by number rather than by name to speed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Telephone Exchange
Echo-Enterprise
Elgin Dial
Clermont
Meyer
Local Exchange
Clermont events and church group notices calendar
Clermont Calendar lists meetings for American Legion and Auxiliary, Woodland Study Club, Union Church Guild, and Clermont Lodge A F and A M from June 12 to 15. Itemized social visits include Rev and Mrs Neaset, Mr and Mrs Larson in Minneapolis after Lutheran convention, and dinner guests Arthur Arend and family in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study Club
Union Church Guild
Clermont Lodge A. F. & A. M
Clermont Parish Services and Luther League Convention Dates
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 11 a m on Sunday June 11. June 24 and 25 feature the Decorah Circuit Luther League convention at Luther College Decorah from June 25 to July 1. A Bible Camp is planned at Clear Lake. Those attending should notify Pastor Nesset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Clermont
Decorah
Luther College
Clear Lake
Annual Meeting Notice Fayette County Iowa Farmers Mutual Fire
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Fayette County Iowa will hold its annual meeting at the Legion Hall Fayette Iowa on June 13 1844 at 1 pm for the election of officers and any other lawful business. A D Knox Sec. Present at a family gathering and dinner at the B C Gruver and Fred Cline home Sunday were Mrs B A Gruver and Denise Ann of Hollywood Calif visiting here Mr and Mrs Clarence Gruver and Mrs Chas Palmer and two children of Waukon Earl Gruver of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Russell Gruver of Fayette Robert Wilson of Highin B O Henderson Mr and Mrs R S Henderson and Wm Sheehy Earl Simpson of Waverly called on friends in Clermont Sunday they were spending the day at Postville with her mother Mrs Clara Helger son Mr and Mrs Simpson have in their family a new baby boy born about a month ago their two older children are also boys Mr and Mrs Geo Tirrell entertained Mrs Charles Astrabee of Fort Dodge and Mrs W R Blake at their home Thursday for an afternoon of bridge Mr and Mrs Swen Swenson returned home Saturday from Waseca Minn where they had spent the last week visiting their son Dr O J Swenson and family and attended the graduation exercises for their grandson Donald Swenson Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Henderson
Wm. Sheehy
Earl Simpson
Waverly
Clermont
Postville
Clara Helgerson
Charles Astrabee
Fort Dodge
W. R. Blake
Bridge
Mra
Clermont Ladies' Aid holds meeting with program notes
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Anna Baechler's home with co host Mrs. Edna Rooker. Thirteen members named heroic war mothers and ten visitors attended. A patriotic program featured readings songs poems and a quartette. Visitors later joined in refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Anna Baechler
Edna Rooker
Edna Nelson
Andine Vashy
Peggy Spencer
Barbara Appelman
Eunice Ames
Elsie Jerdee
Ann Spencer
Alta Blood
Lillian Crowe
Luther League Convention at Decorah June 24 25
Luther League convention on the Luther College campus Decorah June 24 and 25 with theme Jesus Still Lead On. Pocket Testament banquet Sunday eve speaker Viola Trygstad of Minneapolis. Sunday services feature Dr EB Steen and S T Severtson. Free lodging at Luther College for out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Circuit
Luther College
Jesus
Viola Trygstad
Minneapolis
Monamlinie
Wis
S. T. Severtson
Choral Union
Ministry of Song
E. B. Steen
Father Peters Transferred to McGregor Church
Reverend V. J. Peters, pastor of St. Peter's Clermont for two years, is reassigned to St. Mary's McGregor by Archbishop Beckman. He will take duties June 17. Reverend J. Horsfield resigns after 28 years at McGregor, to be replaced in Clermont by Reverend R. F. Cooney, previously assistant at St. Raphael Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Peters
St. Peter's Church
Clermont
St. Mary's Church
McGregor
Francis J. Beckman
Dubuque
Fr. Peters
J. J. Horsfield
Robert, EF. Cooney
St. Raphael’s Ehurch
Rehearsal at West Clermont Lutheran for Luther League
About thirty singers attended the sectional rehearsal at West Clermont Lutheran church. The session prepared for the Decorah Circuit Luther League convention at Luther College Decorah on June 24 and 25. The massed circuit chorus will perform Sunday evening at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Decorah
Luther College
Charles Shipton at Hawkeye Boys State journey to Grinnell
Charles Shipton son of Mr and Mrs J B Shipton was chosen to represent Clermont at the Hawkeye Boys State in Grinnell. He graduated from high school in May and is attending Boys State under the sponsorship of Sheehan Post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. Shipton
J. B. Shipton
Clermont
Grinnell
Charles
Boys State
Sheehan Past
American Legion. Com
Rummage Sale and Community News Highlight Weekend Events
United Service Women host a rummage sale in the Halverson building beside the post office on Saturday June 19 at 8 pm with doughnuts and coffee. Esther Nesset leads two weeks of vacation bible school at Highland Lutheran starting June 5. Mrs. Cora Putnam attended a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George Emry in Independence. Only two guests from the original wedding were present. The honorees and family attended church and a family dinner. Mrs. Minnie Camp and Mr. and Mrs. John Camp of West Union visited Halverson home. Steven Camp returned home with his parents after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Halverson
Esther Nesset
Highland Lutheran Church
Cora Putnam
Independence
George Emry
Putnam
Minnie Camp
John Camp
Stanton
West Union
J.C. Halverson
Steven Camp
Rosary Society Hosts Farewell and Communion Breakfast
Enterix in Catholic Society at St Peter’s church hosted by Mrs Mary Cummings and Mrs Mary Griebenow. The group met at the stormer’s home for the monthly reading from Catholic Action and a thank you to Fr W J Peters. A breakfast will follow mass for first communion celebrants and their parents, with a Sunday evening pot luck for the pastor’s farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cummings
Mary Griebenow
Pee Rosary Society
Altar Guild
St. Peter’s Church
Stormer
Cathfolic Action Magazine
H. F. Becker
Fr. W. J. Peters
Leonard
St. Peter's Church
4 H Club Makes Final Plans for Rally Day
Cler mont Clover Clovers 4 H club met at the Follett home with nine members one leader and Virginia Vaupel. The group opened with the Star Spangled Banner and roll call. Final Rally Day plans were made and talks covered fruits and vegetables in the diet Bohemian Folk Songs demonstrations on jar preparation for canning and scrambled eggs. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club
Betty and
Martyn Follett
Virginia Vaupel
Ora Gene Oestman
Marilyn Follett
Betty Follett
Celebration meeting for Clermont United Service Women
The Clermont Unit of the United Service Women will hold a special meeting at the city park on Sunday, June 12, at 1 p m to plan a big day celebration for the U S W The exact date will be decided later All men interested in supporting the boys serving in the armed forces are invited to attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Bond Hevrie
Ike
Clermont
United Service Women
City Park
U.S. W
Bank cashier confined after incident Monday
I A Erickson, cashier of the Warmers Savings Bank, was seized Monday afternoon and sent home. He remained bedbound Tuesday. A 9 pound baby was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Grieben at West Union hospital on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Erickson
Warmers Savings Bank
Richard Grieben
West Union Hospital
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Clermont High
Hitler
Europe
Sigins A
Erickson Clermont
Set
Clermont Exchange
A. C. Neaset
Hans Larson
A. J. Lindberg
Minn
The
Lutheran Church
Arthur Arend
Waterloo
Petcher
Durother
Josephine “Wells
Brady Paulzon
Sparta
Red Cross
Women's Organization
Ieee
Stars Service
Res
Iowa
B. Shipton
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Fayette County
Legion Hall
A.D. Knox
Ladies’ Aid
Ruth Krueger
Vergle Paulson
Business
B. L. Crowe
Kathryn
Tréne Crowe
Oelwein
Mt. Mercy College
Margaret Crowe
Tillie Swenson
Inga
Iagna Larson
Ellen Peter
Ole ©. Peterson
Alma Ostliee
Julia Bilden
Phyllis Markham
Elma
Mas Louie Cashmen
Charles Larrabee
Frederick Larrabee
Ann Larrabee
Luther League
Fr. V. J. Peters
4-H Club
Low
Brothers
Mello
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Met
Town
Lowe Brothers
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