1921 Local Notes Spark Small Town Growth
Twenty five years ago reports from the June 23 Enterprise files recount Clermont construction growth and community events. A Tuesday birth to Mr and Mrs Algie Burt is noted, William Larrabee II returned from Northwestern MI Academy, and a Sunday fire alarm tested the new siren drawing fifty firemen and citizens. Mill street received sprinkler attention amid heavy Sunday traffic while Mrs L L Carr and Lavanda Jr visited Wellman. Excavation on State street begins for Will Peters new home on recently bought lots from Theo Torgerson and S E Neilson. Mrs Lester Feezer returns to St Paul after weeks with her father C F Weck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Algie Burt
William Larrabee II
Walworth
Wis
Northwestern MI Academy
Mill Street
L. L. Carr
Lavanda Jr
Wellman
Will Peters
State Street
Theo. Torgerson
S. E. Neilson
Lester Feezer
St. Paul
C. F.' Weck
Card of Appreciation from Decorah hospital stay
A letter of thanks expresses gratitude for cards and visits during a Decorah hospital stay. Notables mention A. O. Anderson and Stanley Schierholz visiting relatives in the area. Mrs. Frank Cahalan of Geglayn Rapids and Mrs. Wm. Burrow Jr. and Linda are noted as guests or visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Schierholz
Luana
Wm. Belschner
Frank—Cahalan
Geglayn Rapids
Frank Fay
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Linda
Cedar Rapids
John Deere Built for Service in Rigorous Tractor Tests
John Deere two cylinder tractors endure 24 hour testing across dawn to night. Operators shift as engines run relentlessly to reveal wear and potential improvements. Exhaustive lab and field tests determine durability and parts performance before farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
John ‘Deeg Fite
Bride Elect Anna Mary Crowe Hosts Party for Rita Rounds
A party and luncheon at the home Friday evening honored Rita Rounds, whose forthcoming marriage on July 2 was announced. Attendees included Mrs. Lois Schrader, Augusta Miller, Fern Buraas, Barnabetta Olson, Clarice Dugstad, and Anna Mary Crowe. Rita received a lovely blanket and shag rug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Crowe
Rita Rounds
Rita
Lois Schrader
Augusta Miller
Fern Buraas
Barnabetta Olson
Clarice Dugstad
Max Reed Weds Jean Anderson at Nashua
Jean Anderson of Carroll became the bride of Max Reed of Clermont in a double ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The Rev. Hanscom presided on Monday, June 24 at 3 30 p.m. A reception dinner followed at the St Charles hotel in Charles City. The couple, both Coe College graduates, are to reside in Clermont where Reed teaches English and social science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean ‘Anderson
Carroll
Max Reed
Clermont
Little Brown
Nashua
Hanscom
M. H. Moore
Reed
Moore
Palm Beach
St. Charles Hotel
Charles City
John T. Anderson
Clermont High School
Army
Coe College
Cedar‘Rapids
Bank Seeks to Expand Deposits and Community Trust
A bank touts substantial growth in deposits as a sign of friendship and confidence from the community and customers. It highlights complete modern financial services that meet high quality standards and invites potential customers to banking with them.
Annual Festival at St Peter's Church Sunday
The annual festival of St Peter's Parish will occur on Sunday June 30. A roast beef dinner will be served by parish ladies starting at noon. Afternoon games amusements and a 3 pm concert by the Elgin town band follow. Prizes rides and other activities round out the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Peter's Parish
Elgin
St. Peter’s Parish
East Clermont Cradle Roll Party Celebrates Eskimo Mission Theme
Members of East Clermont Cradle Roll and their mothers gathered at the church parlors on Tuesday afternoon June 18 for a party honoring Eskimo Missions. The room featured pink and blue decor and Eskimo snow scene centerpieces with polar bear favors. Rev A O Nesset led devotion and a brief inspirational talk, with a program of songs, recitations, and readings by Cradle Roll members and families. Cradle Roll pins were awarded to several members, books given to five five year olds, games, refreshments, and plans announced to make the event annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Nesset
Nable Rell
Jesus
A. O. Nesset
Carol Ann Gunderson
Kathleen Amundson
Sandra Biden
Marjorie Amundson
John Eskimo
Sandra Olson
Dorothy Helgerson
Eskimos
Eskiimo Land
Jeleen Bilden
Jesus Loves
Sandra Bilden
Randine Hanson
David Helgerson
Harriet Olson
Jesus Is
Shepard
Rev. Nesset
Carolyn Kittleson
Anita Olson
Dian Bilden
Bonnie Jean Taylor
Paul Hanson
Roger Berg
Margaret Hanson
Carol Helgerson
Richard Amundson
Diane Frieden
Sylvia Hanson
Band Concerts Begin Next Saturday Evening
The Clermont high school band will present their first summer concert on Saturday evening June 29 at B o'clock in the business district and will continue through the summer. Wayne Olson of Waukon visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Jones, Sunday. The Olson family reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beischner at the city park with a picnic dinner. Arlene Amundson begins duties at the Luther college library for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Belschner visited Cedar Falls. A. O. Anderson returned home after two weeks in Decorah hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Wayne Olson
Waukon
Lou Jones
Wm. Beischner
Olson
City Park
Perry Wagnes
Ole Olson
Theo,Olson
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
West Union
Milton Schierholz
Luana
Dena Nelson
Norman Amundson
Mark
Wm.Belschner
Arlene Amundson
Luther College Library
Geo. Belschner
Cedar Falls
A. 0
Anderson
Decorah Hospital
Campfire Girls Hold June Meeting and Trip in McGregor
Adako Campfire Girls met June 21 in Leglion hall with eight members and guardian Mrs. Clarence Johnson. A gift was presented to past guardian Clarice Dugstad for long and faithful cooperation. They planned camping trips and closed with the Campfire song. On June 23 eight girls and guardians visited a cabin on the Heights in McGregor, exploring the grounds. Attendees included Elsie Jerdee, Barbara Appelman, Shirley Olson, Margaret Tschanitz, Ruth Westpfahl, Virginia Nelson, Lorraine Kittelson, and Gloria Buraas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adako
Leglion Hall
Rollcall
Clarence Johnson
Clarice Dugstad
Ir C. Jerdee
Clarice 'Dugstad
McGregor
Heights
Elsie Jerdee
Barbara Appelman
Shirley Olson
Margaret Tschanitz
Ruth Westpfahl
Virginia Nelson
Lorraine Kittelson
Gloria Buraas
Scribe
Community thanks for hospital visits and support
A local message expresses gratitude for visits, cards, letters, and flowers during a hospital stay in Decorah and Rochester. The note mentions neighbors aiding the family and lists several households who visited or planned call ins, including updates on Richard Crowe’s voyage home from the Philippines and current address in Astoria Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Rochester
Henry Gisleson
Luana
West Clermont Lutheran parish service and actions
Pastor Nesset leads services on Sunday June 30 at 9 30 a m and 11 a m at East Clermont Lutheran World Action Sunday with communion at 11 a m. Luther League at 8 p m. Program by confirmed class. July 3 Priscilla Band meets 2 15 p m hosted by Mesdames Sampson Gerentson Williams Kittelson Bennett Vasby. July 5 East Clermont Societies meet 2 p m hosted by Bilden Olson Thorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Clermont
Luther League
Highland
Lutheran World Action
Priscilla
Lars Sampson
Olavus Gerentson
Guy Williams
Clifford Kittelson
Harold Bennett
Andine Vasby
Richard O. Olson
Mesdames
Hildur Bilden
Millard Bilden
James Olson
Joseph Olson
Minerva Thorson
Visit to Aase Haugen Home by East Clermont Lutheran Church
Thirty five ladies from East Clermont Lutheran Church chartered a bus to Decorah with a meeting in the Aase Haugen Home chapel. The program included hymns in Norwegian, readings by Esther Nesset Signe Hanson and others, a gift presentation to Miss Luella Gilbertson for seven years of service, remarks by Rev. T. Thompson, and a closing song. The event concluded with lunch and a home collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaat Clermont Lutheran Church
Aase Haugen
Decorah
Nesset
H. Kittelson
Esther Nesset
Signe Hanson
G. Steward
G. Frieden
M. Blockhus
Luella Gilbertson
T. Thompson
Groth Family Reunion Held at Charles City Park
Mrs Amy Medberry Arthur and Dennis Horan of Waterloo visit their grandmother Mrs Catherine Horan while Mr and Mrs M J Probert of Chicago and Ella Foxwell of West Union join in. Groth family reunion at Charles City park featured a picnic dinner and social time with Cler mont guests Louie Hovland Emma Bear Dennis and Sophia Groth in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Probert
Chicago
Ella Foxwell
West Union
Amy Medberry
Arthur
Dennis Horan
Waterloo
Catherine Horan
Groth
Charles City
Clermont
Louie Hovland
Emma Bear
Dennis
Sophia Groth
Luther League Convention Draws Large Decorah Crowd
A large turnout of youth and elders filled decorah circuit Luther League activities held June 22 and 23 at Luther College. The closing concert at C. K. Preus gym featured Lorraine Osterhus in Sanctus, Arthur Amundson in Hymn Sing, Verla Gunderson on piano, and Rev. A. Q. Nesser directing the chorus. Signe Hanson became vice president, Harlan Blockhus treasurer, and A. C. Nesset named chorus director on the new board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Circuit
Luther League
Decorah
C. K. Preus
Luther College
Lorraine Osterhus
Gounod
Arthur Amundson
Verla Gunderson
A. Q
Mission Society Met on Wednesday at West Clermont
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday June 15 with members Mesdames Martin Anderson Ivan Anderson Louie Anderson Lester Anderson Albert Halverson Alvin Buroden Robert Bemiss Theo Kjosa and others. Devotions closed the study of Acts after Hymn 354. Birthday offerings were given by several members and the meeting ended with songs and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames
Martin Anderson
Ivan Anderson
Louie Anderson
Lester Anderson
Albert Halverson
Alvin Buroden
Robert Bemiss
Theo
Kjosa
Savior
Jesus
Nesset
Millard Nelson
Theo. Loftsgard
Mesdames Millard Nelson
Elmer Olson
Albert Christianson
Olav
Local Hosts Visit On Sunday At McGregor
Mr and Mrs John Ryan and Mr and Mrs Walter Hall of Wak on were guests in the Carlin home Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Richard Griebe new and Dennis Mr and Mrs Emil Haigh Mr and Mrs Tom Wetherbee and Mr and Mrs Frank Stones enjoyed a premie at McGregor Sunday and while there they called on Mr and Mrs Ed Nordhus and Andrew Nord hus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Walter Hall
Waukon
Carlin
Richard Griebenew
Dennis
Emil Haigh
Tom Wetherbee
Frank Stones
McGregor
Ed Nordhus
Andrew Nordhus
Clermont Business Places to Close on July 4th
All Clermont businesses will open Wednesday evening July 3 and close for the day Thursday July 4. The notice notes a full closure on Independence Day with normal hours resuming afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Auxiliary of Amvets Holds June Meeting and July Lunch Sale
The Auxiliary of Amvets met June 25 at Mrs. Wm. Belschner's home with co-hostess Mrs. Martin Amundson. Fifteen members attended on Father's Day. A lunch sale is set for July 8 after the band concert, with sandwiches, cookies, and coffee for 25 cents. Committee roles and duties were assigned, including feather tick donations to West Union Hospital and a program led by Mrs. Clarence Kittelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Wm. Belschner
Martin Amundson
Rollecalt
Alfred Olson
Nels Gilbert
Clarence Tatra
West Union Hospital
Clarence Kittelson
Primary enrollment notices urged to contact supervisor
Parents of children who can begin primary in the fall are asked to notify M. H. Moore, school superintendent, Clermont, by sending a notification or inquiry to ensure enrollment arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Moore
Clermont
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Enterprise
A. O. ‘Anderson
R. L. Olson Clerthont
Towa
Jean Anderson
Milton Hanson
Isabelle Wenger
Berkley
Calif
Alfred Wenger
Harold Rooker
Wm. West
Jimmie
Robert Wignall
Traer
Richard Griebenow
Mary Griebenow
Wm. Burrow
Albert Burrow
J. A. Erickson
Iowa
Soestome
Gus Krueger
Lester Wenger
Dean Jones
A. O. Anderson
Melvin
Merle Anderson
Gilbert Anderson
Allen Anderson
Chrystal
Clarence Tatro
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Mission Society Met
Lows Brothers
Love Brothers
Burgess-Dagstad Mber Compa
Clermont, Tow
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