Beginners Band to Perform Specialty Number at Saturday Concert
Theo C Ressler directs a group of instrumental beginners at the school. They will present a specialty number at the regular Saturday night concert beginning at o o'clock. Rehearsals ran Monday through Friday afternoons from one to two, over three weeks, with various musicians in drum, basshorn, alto, trombone, cornet, baritone, clarinet, and saxophone sections plus a student conductor. Several members have prior training and are now doing review work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
C. Ressler
Margaret Gilbert
Delores Wede
Arlene Osmundson
Norma Schave
Bass
Margaret Becker
Delores Schupanitz
Reunions Across States Mark Groth Family Gathering
Summer brings gatherings as 250 descendants joined the Groth family 18th annual reunion at Todd Park Austin Minnesota. Attendees came from Louisiana North Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with officers elected after a picnic lunch. A birthday tribute honored Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, age 72 and 61, with a pink yellow green cake and a cash gift. Additional relatives from Waterloo Manchester Luana Waukon Fayette Ossian West Union Hawkeye Elgin Clermont and Decorah areas joined, plus members from Moon family and Christening at Bex Wede home with guests from Deg Moines and Decorah present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groth
Todd Park
Austin
Minn
Louisiana
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Clermont
L. M. Hovland
Sophia Groth
Nellie Halstenson
P. K. Peterson
Post
Nelson
Waterloo
Lillian Cole
Art Jorgensen
Bernice Maurer
Manchester
Oscar Nelson
Harry W. Meader
Luana
Erving McShane
Elliott Nelson
Harold Nelson
Allen Brooks
Robert Nelson
Loretta Funk
Milton Schierholz
Waukon
Harold
Me' Shane
Fayette
Fred Maurer
Rosanna
Isabelle Johnson
Ossian
Joe Nelson
West Union
Lea Wolf
Frances
Hawkeye
Albert Wilbur
Bobby
Elgin
Gilbert Lofts
Yard
Cena Nelson
Lou Nelson
Edna
Elmer Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Wm. J. Nelson
Millard Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Theo
N. Loftsgard
Gilbert Nelson
Belva
Floy Miller
Woodrow Hyde
Helen
Arlene Miller
Wm. Belschner
Anne Paulson
Agnes
Vergle Paulson
Perry Paulson
Hillary Gordon
Jean
Deg Moines
Elizabeth Priest
Wexford
Lawrence Steele
Decorah
Janet Marie Wede
E. E. Ramsey
Bex Wede
Lester Steele
Raymond Steele
Gilbert Ramsey
Bil
Sheehan Unit Elects Officers at Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The Sheehan Unit American Legion Auxiliary met June 10 at the Legion hall. President Mrs. Martin Nelson opened the regular meeting. Reports included $43.31 from the poppy sale and four complete layettes ready for distribution. National citations and the essay contest winners were announced. New officers and delegates were elected, with Mrs. Louie Olson becoming secretary and several members named to the executive committee. A gift honoring charter member Mrs. L. L. Carr was presented, and a Colonial American Study program featured the play In Old New England performed by Auxiliary Juniors. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Lemstra
Louie Olson
Thea
N. Loftsgard
W. T. Vinton
H. B. Greenley
Fred Cline
Dan Burke
Legion Hall
Fayette
Wm. Crowe
L. L. Carr
Tthe
Andine Vasby
Old
New England
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Conrad
Mistress Conrad
Betty Follett
Lorraine Follett
Rose Harris
Veryle Paulson
Fanny Belle Lewis
Lois Olson Bonde
Cuba
Betty Gilbert
Gladys Barnes
John Pilgrim
Anna Mary Crowe
Increase Waltham
Patsy Flynn
Goodwife
Waltham 1
Sportsgard
Goodman Waltham
Yellow Bird
Margaret Spencer
J Tonte
Iva Jean Barnes
Marilyn Follett
Barbara Appelman
Darlene Martin
Doris
Hanson Indians
Rose Marie Hackmann
Ann Spencer
Linda Lou Greenley
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Miss .Vasley
Mesdames Wm
Helen Dibble Marries Robert Smith Jr in Newport News
Helen Dibble and Robert Smith Jr wed on June 6 1941 in Newport News Virginia. Helen a Clinton high school graduate and Upper Iowa alumna taught junior high in Fayette this past year. Smith a West Union high school graduate and government certified welder at Newport News Ship and Dry Dock Co. Their address is 1144 Hornet Circle Ferguson Park Newport News. The notice also lists various local visits and employment notes for area residents and graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Dibble
Helen
Robert Smith, Jr
R. B. Smith
Clermont
Newport News
Virginia
Clermont High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Smith
West Union High School
Newport News Ship and Dry Dock Co
Hornet Circle
Ferguson Park
Allies Wow Fight Till War is Won
London. A photo from the St James Palace Allied Governments meeting shows King George VI with General Wladyslaw Sikorski and August Zaleski as they pledge to fight Hitler to victory. Present are Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Sidney Waterson, W. J. Jordan, S. M. Bruce, Vincent Massey, Ivan Soubbotitch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George VI
Great Britain
Wladyslaw Sikorski
August Zaleski
St. James Palace
Hitler
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Sidney Waterson
South Africa
W. J. Jordan
New Zealand
S. M. Bruce
Australia
Vincent Massey
Canada
Ivan Soubbotitch
Death in fall ends workday on a farm
Joseph T. Simek died Tuesday evening June 17 after a fall from a building while shingling a corn crib at the Thos. McGaharen farm with Gilbert Hanson. He was taken to his son Len Simek’s home, remained unconscious, and died that night. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Len Simek’s home in Clermont, then the body will be taken to Hazelton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Simek
McGaharen
Gilbert Hanson
Mr. Simek
Len
Len Simek
Clermont
Hazelton
C H S Alumni Elects Officers
Seventy five persons attended the Alumni banquet at West Clermont Lutheran church Thursday evening. Senior class guests were seated with blue and silver colors. Ralph Schrader was elected president, Lois Brandt vice president, Margaret Maen secretary, and Verla Gunderson treasurer. Priscilla Working Band and Mission Society served a dinner of Swiss steak, potatoes, peas, rolls, salads, and dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
R. S. Henderson
Margaret Moen
Chrysta Miller
Clarice Dugstan
Ressler
Margaret Maen
Verla Gunderson
Priscilla Working Band
The
Mission Society
Thirteen on Friday the 13th Birthday Note
Margaret Martin turns thirteen on Friday June 18. Her mother also born on the 13th in November. The article records birthdays and a Wednesday birth date, with a social gathering at Clifton Pringle’s and visitors from Rockford and Madison. Woodland Progressive Study club meeting notes include songs, Bible readings, flower roll call, and prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Martin
Herbert Martin
Mrs. Martin
Clifton Pringle
Bert Gruver
Glen Webb
Rockford
Richard Krueger
Marcella
Evelyn
Leehy
Iowa
Roy Swenson
Glen Nygaard
Our Country
Geo
V. Larson
Vernon Anderson
Alma Anderson
A. O. Anderson
4 H Delegates Report On Ames Convention
Clermont Clover Clovers delegates Vinah Nelson and Genevieve Nesbit reported on the 14th annual 4 H girls convention in Ames held June 11 14. They left Wednesday by bus with county delegates. Business notes included grooming habits posture blouse making deodorants and guides for buying ready to wear. A field day to Strawberry Point was planned for July. Fifteen members two leaders and visitor Verna Groth attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinah Nelson
Genevieve Nesbit
Clermont Clover Clovers
Ames
Bernice Blockhus
Dorothy Kerr
Marjorie Kerr
Lorraine Follett
Strawberry Point
Verna Groth
Plan to Start Pickle Receiving Station at Clermont
Sam Weintraub of the Marshall Canning Co in Marshalltown has been in the area this week seeking 20 to 30 acres to grow cucumbers. He said a Clermont buying station would be warranted with cucumbers trucked to Oelwein for a salting station. He later said he dropped the plan for this year due to late season but would return next year to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Weintraub
Marshall Canning Co
Marshalltown
Clermont
Oelwein
Weintraub
Clermont Junior Choir to Give Concert
The Clermont Lutheran junior choir directed by Rev. E. E. Ramsey will present its annual concert on Sunday evening June 22 at 8 pm. Most selections are from Bach Mendelssohn and Luther arranged by Prof. Malwein. An offering will help purchase choir music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran
E. E. Ramsey
Bach and Mendelsohn and
Luther
Malwein
Clermont Ladies' Aid Society June Meeting Notice
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society holds a potluck supper at the city park on Wednesday June 25. Committee in charge includes Mrs Marvin Johnson Mrs Herbert Anderson and Mrs Carl Voelz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Marvin Johnson
Herbert Anderson
Carl Voelz
Help Wanted Immediate opening for reliable man
Help wanted ad seeks a reliable man to deliver lorders to farmers and take orders in the area. Permanent year round work with a car required. Apply M. F. Barr Box 333 Mason City Iowa 41 42p. Mr and Mrs O K Kittleson and Mary Ann were supper guests Sunday in the Allen Anderson home near Gander. Bobby Kittleson stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Sullivan for the evening. Dr and Mrs L L Carr moved their furnishings Tuesday to West Union to occupy the residence left by the B Hanson family. Dr Carrs partnership with Dr C C Mercer of that city became effective June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Barr
Mason City
Iona
O. K. Kittleson
Mary Ann
Allen Anderson
Gander
Bobby Kittleson
Wm. Sullivan
L. L. Carr
West Union
B. Hanson
Dr. Carr
C. C. Mercer
Marcella Schweinerus
Chicago
Deaconess Hospital
J. A. Erickson
Norman
Irene
la Crosse
Wis
Lutheran Hospital
Lyman Mitchell
Evanston
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Clermont Valley Creamery Company renews articles of incorporation
Notice states Clermont Valley Creamery Company Iowa renews its Articles of Incorporation from February 7 1941 to February 7 1961 with continued butter and cheese manufacture at cost and sale. Authorized capital stock 3500 with full payment. Officers directors listed with terms and election details. Private property of stockholders not liable for debts beyond stock value. Attorneys Estey & Estey. 42-45¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley Creamery Company
L H. Appelman
Clermont
Ows
Martin Amundson
Postville
Iowa
C. Kittleson
Farmers Savings Bank
Wm. B. Miller
T. N. Olson
Towa
Estey & Estey
Miss Wells to hold Clermont office hours for ap pr vats
Dr L L Carr signs that Miss Wells will handle regular Clermont office hours and all accounts to be kept there for several weeks. Notices invite those wishing to settle accounts to arrange with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wells
Clermont
L. L. Carr
Union Guild Holds Large Monthly Meeting
Forty attendees, including members and guests, gathered Wednesday afternoon June 11 at Mrs. Dan Carpenter's home with Mrs. Carmichael assisting. The program featured hymns, prayers, scripture, two Flag Day articles, and papers on Dwight Moody and Guy Black's evangelism methods. A poem titled Somebody Did was read, and a committee was named to arrange the July Guild picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church Guild
Dan Carpenter
C. C. Carmichael
Carpenter
Carmichael
L. H. Appelman
Singing Church announces confirmations and concert schedule
Lutheran church The Singing Church holds confirmation services at Highland at 10 45 a m on Sunday after Trinity. Luther League meets at East Clermont at 748 p m. West Clermont junior choir presents its annual concert Sunday at 8 00 p m. Public invited with a collection for choir music. Luther League Bible camp set at Clear Lake from Monday June 23 to Saturday June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Singing Church
Highland
Luther League
East Clermont
Clermont
Luther League Bible Camp
Clear Lake
Clermont Calendar June Schedule Highlights
Clermont pages list for June shows a Thursday 19 W. C. O. F. business meeting, a Saturday 21 lodge Band concert, and a Wednesday 25 Ladies Ald 5 Society gathering, reflecting community events at the local A. F. & A. M. lodge and affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge A. F
A.M
Church of the Savior Sermon by Rev Chas Edwards
Afternoon services and a sermon by Rev Chas Edwards of Decorah are planned for next Sunday June 22 at Church of the Savior. The text invites a cordial welcome to all with the minister identified as Chas F Edwards and T J C Halverson. A social visit followed on Sunday with local families is noted before several members travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Edwards of
Decorah
Chas
F. Edwards
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Helen Dibble
Henry Olson
Cornelius Olson
Roy Garvey
May Garvey
Tailspin Inn
Leonard Olson
Richard
Richard Trude
Webber Circus
C.H.S
Clermont Junior Choir
Aid Sociey
Union Guild
Lutheran Church
Church of the Savior
J. C. Halverson
John P. Camp
J. M. Brarby
Dorothy
Stanton
Rita Rounds
Phyllis Gress
Cedar Rapids
Phyllis
Davenport
James Loftsgard
Viola Roland
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Pato Me
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Love Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
Line Brothers
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