Aide Club Meeting Plans Bake Sale Contest Winners
The Aide Club met February 22 with twelve men and two guests. Nora Andersen read plans for a bake sale on a date to be announced. At the end the group sang. Two contests were held with prize drawings for Made Bement Nora Larson Laura Olson Nora Anderson Hazel Stee and Mrs Schara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rns Serialshub
Eo Ae Matta
Margore Mo Boateia
Nora Andersen
Jeter
Broud
Made Bement
Nora Larson
Laura Olson
Nora Anderson
Town Election March 27 Ticket Filed for Town Office
The regular town election will be held March 27 at the town hall from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officials to be elected include Mayor Treasurer and five Councilmen. The filed ticket lists Mayor Will J. Nelson Treasurer Elmer Olson Councilmen Arthur Stec Richard Griebenow Burkard Riegel Geo Paulson John A. Larson. Nomination papers available from the town clerk. filings due by March 12, 1890, signed by 26 qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Nelson
Elmer Olson
Arthur Stec
Richard Griebenow
Burkard Riegel
Geo. Paulson
John A. Larson
Mission Society Meeting at West Clermont Church
Mission Society met on March 3 at the West Clermont church parlors with devotion led by Mrs. Alvin Amundson. The secretary’s report was read and Rev. Nesset conducted the program. Mrs. Almer Amundson spoke on Christian Nurture. Birthday offerings were given by Mesdames Hyde, Tatro, Wede, Olsson, Swenson, Olson, Griebenow, Andersons, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Richard 0. Olson
Dick Griebenow
G. O. Anderson
Lester Anderson
Martin Anderson
Thanks for visits and gifts during my hospital stay
Mrs Laura Holt expresses sincere thanks to all who visited sent cards letters and gifts during her stay at West Union hospital and since returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union, Hospital
WEe New Braft The.new Commander Commun ique staff
The article lists student staff for the town high school newspaper and notes changes and roles for editor and assistants. It also covers a district speech contest upcoming at Decorah, school plays, chemistry and English class updates, a chemistry unit on clothing and photography, and a pep meeting with student performances including Farmersburg cheerleaders visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
DeWayne Johnson
Judy, Swenson
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Ramona Olson
Janet Lyngans
Carol Schweinerus
Marlene Durscher
Rose Doyle
Ruth Weatpfahl
Elsie Jerdee
Shakespeare
Alfred Tennyson
Robert L. Stevenson
Who's Who Our Teacher of the Week Jay Schrader
Jay B Schrader is featured as teacher of the week. He handles history government economics and physical training with involvement across classes. The article highlights his teaching variety and approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
B. J. Schrader
Clermont Ladies Aid Meeting Recalls Alaska Book Review
Edith Larson Edna Larson and Kathinka Larson entertained the Clermont Ladies Aid at the M. C. Larson home on February 22. Roll call answered with Famous Patriots. Chairs repaired, Alice Kittleson led program reviewing the book We Live in Alaska. A patriotic lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Larson
Edna Larson
Kathinka Larson
Clermont ‘Ladies Aid
M. C. Larson J
Alice Kittleson
Alaska
Amvet Auxiliary Meeting Held at Belechney Home
The Amvet Auxiliary gathered on Tuesday February 21 at Mrs George Belechneys home with seven members and one guest present. Reports from secretary treasurer and project chairmen were shared and plans discussed. Mabel Burrow and Josie Gilbert donated cookies stationery and magazines to Sunny Crest for February and a request was approved to obtain more Plastic bag sets. The penny match raised 78 cents and the meeting closed with Amvet Womens Hour. The March meeting will be at Mrs Henry Olsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Henry Olson
B P Club Meeting Notes and Social Updates
The B P club met at Mrs. Louise Miller's home with twenty-one members and four guests. Clarice Van Buren welcomed as a new member. Bridge honors went to Clara Belschner first Anna Baechler second Hazel Johnson consolation. Co host Grace Simek away on the west coast. Various members' travel and health notes follow including Gordon Hoopman ill in Rochester and others visiting Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Miller
Clarice van Buren
Clara Belschner
Anna Baechler
Hazel Johnson
Janice Jurgens Wins Regional Scholastic Art Award
Minneapolis high school student Janice Jurgens, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Jurgens and granddaughter of Mrs Fred Bigler, captured first place in the 1950 regional scholastic art exhibit. Her oil from memory depicts her grandfather Fred Bigler's harness shop in Clermont, showing him at the door with cronies. Her winning work will go to the national exhibition in Pittsburgh in May. she previously won an art scholarship last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Jurgens
Minneapolis
Nick Jurgens
Fred Bigler
Pittsburg
Clermont
Mr. Bigler
Janice
Surprise Birthday Picnic For Mrs Olson In Decorah Area
The Olson family hosted a surprise party and picnic dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. Henry Olson's birthday. Attendees included the Walter Lundy and Vernon Olson families of Decorah, Glen Olson of Postville, Leonard Olson of Littleport, Evelyn Olson and children, Elmer Olson family, and Emma Olson. A monetary gift was presented by the birthday club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Olson
Farm Moves Across Two Counties Linked By Purchases
The Donald Kline family moved Monday from the Herbert Dummermuth farm to the Almer L. Nelson farm. The Nelson family will relocate to the Marcus Buroden farm near Clermont, tenanted by the Morris Amundsons, who will shift to the Glen Shave property recently sold to Clark Monroe of Castalia. Glen and family then moved to the Verni Engle farm, while Norman Svendsen and family vacated to move near Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kline
Herbert Dummermuth
Almer L. Nelson
Nelson
Marcus Buroden
Clermont
Morris Amundsons
Amundsons
Glen Shave Place
Glen
Clark Monroe
Castalia
Verni Engle
Norman Svendsen
Ossian
Local social guests and visits across Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Fred Cline and the Laird Cline family were guests of the Leslie Clines at West Union. Mrs John Burke of Avoca visits her sisters Nell and Catherine Sullivan. Brother Mike Sullivan of Rochester Minnesota visited last week. Others attended a Decorah conference of the W M F. Mrs Ed Stry visited her daughter Mrs Steve Svetich at Oakdale. Mrs Svetich is not well. Mr and Mrs Alfred Olson were guests of Clarence Thompson in Calmar. Mr and Mrs Verni Engle were supper guests of the Reuben Svendaen family. Peer Luana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Laird Cline
Leslie Clines
West Union
John Burke
Avoca
Nell
Catherine Sullivan
Brotther
Mike Sullivan
Rochester
Minn
Mesdames Almer Amundson
Henry
Clifford Kittelson
L. M. Hovland
Roy Tatro, Jr
Alvin Amundson
Art Helgerson
Ewald
Helmer Lyngaas
M. F
Decorah
Ed Stry
Reuben Svendaen
Peer Luana
St Peters Church Announces Masses and Parish Events
St Peters Church schedules Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 am weekday Masses at 7 00 am Saturday Masses at 8 00 am confessions Saturday evenings and before Sunday Masses first Friday Mass at 830 am men's choir rehearsal Thursday evening general communion Sunday for the parish.
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Prayer Service
Clermont Methodist Church invites continuation of a strong winter attendance with a Sunday evening service themed Our Faith in Prayer. The note urges making the spring service the best of the year as the congregation gathers to reflect on prayer.
Clermont Parish Lenten Services and Guests
Clermont Lutheran Parish schedules March 5 services at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 a m communion Luther League at 8 p m guests Rev J N Lunde devotional program social and lunch to follow Mid week Lenten services March 1 at West Clermont 8 08 p m theme The Places of the Passion music by West Clermont junior choir 9 00 p m senior choir 7 45 p m March 2 East Clermont Societies 2 p m West Clermont choir 6 p m at Skoien home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Clermont
I East Clermont
Skoien
Obituary of Hans Hanson a Norwegian-born American
Hans Hanson 59 died Feb 16 in Minneapolis after a long illness. Born July 15 1890 in Drammen Norway to Bernt and Christine Hanson he immigrated to the U S in 1961 settling in Elgin He married Bessie Kespert Dec 23 1917 in Nerstrand Minn They had two sons Bernard and Donald He served as Clermont marshal for ten years and later worked for a Minneapolis construction firm Funeral services were held in Minneapolis Feb 18 with Elks and American Legion rites Interment at Elk Rest Lakewood Cemetery He is survived by his widow two sons three grandchildren a brother George of Elgin two sisters Helga and Martha Norway plus surviving relatives in Minneapolis and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Hanson
Minneapolis
Hans
Drammen
Norway
Bernt
Christine Hanson
Elgin
Bessie Kespert
Nerstrand
Minn
Bernard
Donald
Mr. Hanson
Marshall
Clermont
Lyle, Schroeder
Postville
BPO Elks Lodge
Elk
Lakewood
American Legion
Gilbert Anderson
Otto Johnson
John, Royden
Ray Odean
Fred Smith
Oscar
Skogmo
Hanson
B. P. 0. Elks Lodge
Oslo
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Engle at Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Dahms of Postville along with Wayne and Carol Kabrs of Mabel Minn were dinner guests Thursday evening of Mr and Mrs Verni Engle in honor of Mr Engle s birthday on February 22 The Harry Venard family of Cedar Falls visited Claude Gress home returning home Wednesday Mrs Clara Gress had been visiting and will care for Denice during her parents spring term at TC Elizabeth cm of aires Wang wiabet in the Riegel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hoopman
Rochester
Minn
John Kelly
Bonnie
Cedar Rapids
Vino Gress
Eugene
Cedar Falls
Claude Gress
Leo Griebenow
Town City
University Hospital
Mary Gruver
Clermont
Ed Dahms
Postville
Wayne
Caroll Kabrs
Mabel
Verni Engle
Mr. Engle
Harry Venard
Clara Gress
Gress
Denice
Entertain Junior Study Club at Legion hall
The Clermont Study club hosted the Junior Study club on February 21. Sixteen members and eleven guests attended the evening. The program Visual Education featured the film The Home Place about the American homestead from colonial times to today, with scenes of historic homes nationwide. Refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Legion Hall
Agnes Wede obituary outlines long Clermont life
Agnes Augusta Matilda Koesling born in Berlin August 9 1879 died at home in Clermont aged 70 She came to America as a child and attended local public school and Fayette University She married John Wede March 8 1899 and had four children Louis Leonard Charles Florence and John Her husband died in 1938 In 1944 she was confirmed at West Clermont Lutheran church Survived by three children eight grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Louis Koesling and many relatives Pallbearers named Laverne Wedo Duane Wedo Leslie Flack Louie Wedo Clarence Morman Edward Wedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Augusta Matilda
Gustav
Augusta Koesling
Berlin
Germany
Clermont
America
Fayette
John Wede
Louis Leonard
Charles
Postville
Florence
Ernest Holt
John
West Clermont
Card of Thanks and Social Visits Recap
Sincere thanks to neighbors for kindness during bereavement and to Rev Nesset flowers memory wreaths music and dinner service. Dinner guests included Franz Appelman J B Shipton Louie Olson home Jean Aanes returned from Rochester and Red Wing visits. Richard Griebenow family hosted and Bob Burrow family visited Oelwein. Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids stayed with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
Charles Weda
John Weda
Ernest Holt
Franz Appelman
J. B. Shipton
Louie Olson
Jean Aanes
Rochester
Minn
Red Wing
A. M. Agnes
Richard Griebenow
Frank Stones
Oelwein
Bob Burrow
Tommy
Wm. Burrow
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
G M Study Club Meeting at Grand Meadow
The Grand Meadow Study club met at Sophie Kit telson's home on Feb 23 with Helen Kittelson and Clarice Lien assisting. Activities included singing, scripture, roll call on Benjamin Franklin, reports, and announcements of future lessons March 3 and rural women day March 21 in Fayette. Fourteen members and two guests attended with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Sophie Kittelson
Helen Kittelson
Clarice Lien
Benjamin Franklin
Marjorie Amundsons
Fayette
Darlene Olson
Beryl Swenson
Mary Aates
Harriet Olson
Hubert Cummings
Junior Clermont Study Club Meeting Hosts
Louise Tomsheck hosted the Junior Clermont Study club on Thursday evening in February 1923. Eight members and two guests, Beryl Swensom and Ardis Dibble, attended. Roll call cited a favorite quotation. Barbara Palmer presented a report titled Conservation of Youth. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Tomsheck
Clermont
Beryl Swensom
Ardis Dibble
Barbara Palmer
Clermont Community Calendar Briefs and Visits
Clermont calendar notes a council meeting on Monday and a study club gathering on Tuesday. A sequence of social visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Petersom and Mr. Erhardt guests of the Appelmans. Local residents Ole Blockhus and Verna trip to Waltham to see Casper Hanson, returning Monday. The Olson and Gunderson households hosted dinner, and L M Hovland with Hilda Aanes visited Oscar Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Clermont Study Club
B. S
C. C. Petersom
Raymond Erhardt
Lucian Appelman
Ole Blockhus
Verna
Waltham, Minn
Casper Hanson
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Harry Gunderson
Lyle Gundersorm
L. M. Ho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aide Club
Mission Society Meeting
Laura ‘Holt
John Deere
Cresco
Lawler
McGregor
Waukan
Wavcoma
St. Patrick of Waukan
Minnie Kist
Garon Eide
Donna Johnson
Mayvis ‘Larson
Lorene Gilbert
James Thornton
Stanley
Kay Jacobson
Beverly Nelson
Elsie Jerdes
Judy Swenson
Virginia Nel'god
Joechm
Kenneth Anderson
Farmersburg
Vernie Larson
Donald Gerner
Elbert Westpfahl
Amvet Auxiliary Meeting
B. & P. Club
Henry Olsons
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Methodist Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Elizabeth
Aires Wang Wiabet
Agnes Wede
Briggs-Stratton
G. M. Study Club Meeting
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