Clermont School News Highlights From First to Fourth Grade
Fifteen boys and fourteen girls earned perfect attendance this six weeks. Kathryn Larson celebrated a Friday birthday with a treat. Third grade finished readers and began new books while fourth grade completed the Holland trip with a Dutch-themed sand table and posters. Students also practiced English conversations in groups and performed dramatized scenes. the fourth grade toured Andre's home in northern France. Mrs. W. C. Follett recently visited the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Larson
Holland
Andre
France
W. C. Follett
Fifth and Sixth Grade Attendance and Activities
In the sixth grade perfect attendance honors go to David Appelman Don Appelman Kenneth Westpfahl Arlene Osmundsen Margaret Gilbert Lorraine Kit es Mary Tschantz and Delores so. Other perfects include Kenneth Amundson Gerald Kittleson Carmen Loftegard Vernon Loftsgard Gordon Meyer Millard Nelson Gerald Schupanitz Franklin Shipton Eugene Trudo Norene Amundson Helen Gerner Darlene Leath Nor tha Schave Peggy Spencer Donna Thorson and Marjorie Westpfahl. Miss Smith reads Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eliza and her child Harry are the current escape focus. Ten students in self testing arithmetic include Duane Anderson Gloria Buraas Delores Wede Lorraine Kittieson and Kenneth Westpfahl. Craftwork shows Dutch boy and girl with a windmill. Spelldowns occurred in both grades. Mary Tschantz Lorraine Kittleson stayed late in the 6th grade while James Martin Peggy Spencer and Helen Gerner guessed longer. Helen prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Appelman
Don Appelman
Kenneth Westpfahl
Arlene Osmundsen
Margaret Gilbert
Lorraine Kites
Mary Tschantz
Deloresso
Kenneth Amundson
Gerald Kittleson
Carmen Loftegard
Vernon Loftsgard
Gordon Meyer
Millard Nelson
Gerald Schupanitz
Franklin Shipton
Eugene Trudo
Norene Amundson
Helen Gerner
Darlene Leath
Northa Schave
Peggy Spencer
Donna Thorson
Marjorie Westpfahl
Miss Smith
Eliza
Harry
Duane Anderson
Gloria Buraas
Delores Wede
Lorraine Kittieson
Adlerika Promotes Quick Bowel Action Ad in Clermont
An old advertisement states Adlerika as the only medicine used for 27 years by an 81 year old. It claims the laxative contains three laxatives and five carminatives for gas relief and urges readers to get Adlerika from L. M. Crowe, Druggist, Clermont, Iowa.
Twenty five Years Ago Local Business District Growth Plans
Over ruins of three frame buildings a brick two story block will rise adding to the business district. A birth is recorded for Ezra Dibble’s family and Ruth Anderson recovers from pneumonia. Drs Carr and Schmidt operated on Viola Larson for appendicitis. she improves. Local residents travel to Chicago and Cedar Rapids, with several visits and illnesses noted. Bequests include George Wander buying lots for a summer residence and Marguerite Sullivan leaving Cedar Falls due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringley
Ezra Dibble
Ruth
Elmer Anderson
J. O. Larson
Oelwein
James
Will
Geo. Wander
Birthday Party Celebrations and Local Visits Notice
A birthday surprise for Arlene Johnson filled Sunday evening with games and a home baked cake and ice cream. Attendees included Elvira Johnson family Doris Krueger and many neighbors. Mary Benson’s birthday observed with a small gathering and a luncheon. gifts included money. Others visited or dined with local families including Eliza Nelson and Charles Bigler. A basketball tournament weekend saw Margaret rows and relatives visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Johnson
Arlene
Elvira Johnson
Doris Krueger
Howard Helgerson
Lorraine Osterhus
Gladys
Harold Johnson
Floy
Belva Miller
Lorraine Osmundson
Levi
Arthur
Edwin Molokken
Palmer
Clarion Helgerson
Florentine
Wallace Westpfahl
Oliver Rowland
Mary Benson
Willis Gross
Welen Demery
West Union
Wm. Grover
Elgin
Perry Paulson
John Moen
Richard Griebenow
Nels Gilbert
Ed Barnes
Mary Washburn
Emma Larson
Roy Meyer
Eliza Nelson
Oelwein
Charles Bigler
Cedar Falls
Fred Bigler
Joe Huntzinger
Harold
Herbert Martin
Orlando Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Clarence
Margaret @rows
Glynn Paulson
Louis Olson
Amazette Henderson
Des Moines
Roger Henderson
Louie Olson
Franklin
Lois
Palma Gilbertson
Postville
Marjorie Olson
Oakdale
Iowa City
Dorothy Hungerford
Marjorie
Tanker R. P. Resor torpedoed off New Jersey coast
U. S. Army aerial photo shows the 7,451 ton tanker R. P. Resor burning off Asbury Park near the New Jersey coast last weekend after being torpedoed by a U-boat. Two of her 43 crew were rescued, four bodies identified, and the remainder are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
R. P. Resor
New Jersey
Asbury Park
Defense Bonds Campaign Boosts Clermont Support
Clermont defense bonds drive reports wide home visits and strong response from residents. A family of three in modest means bought 450 dollars in bonds, while health nurse Flossie McBride promoted TB discovery in Fayette county and arranged optional school TB examinations. A miniature film project will run in Fayette county March 11 to 13 with student reports reviewed by Dr. McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Erickson
Defense Bonds Committee
Clermont
Flossie McBride
Payette County
Fayette County
McCarthy
T. B
State Board of Health
Ladies' Aid Society Reviews Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan
The Ladies' Aid Society met February 26 at Mrs. Fred Cline's home with hostesses Mrs. T. C. Ressler and Margaret Clarke. Program chair I. C. Jerdee outlined a year of state reviews. Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan were discussed. Two books Keys of the Kingdom and Chuckling Fingers were ordered and donated to the Victory Book Campaign. Seventeen members and four guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Cline
T. C. Ressler
Margaret Clarke
I. C. Jerdee
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Cronin
See
Retiring from Town Council: H E Landsgard to step down
H E Landsgard announced on Tuesday his plan to retire from the town council after the current term. He has served ten consecutive years as a councilman. The item notes local social news including visits and family events in Oelwein and surrounding households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Landsgard
Red Cross offers home nursing and first aid courses countywide
The Red Cross will run home nursing and first aid classes across the county and in several towns. Enrollment requires no membership or fees beyond textbooks priced at 75c for home nursing and 60c for the first aid manual. Prospective students should contact Dr. I. C. Jerdee or Mrs. R. V. Brandt with their course choice. Board members include Mrs. Louie Olson, Geneva Wells, Dr. I. C. Jerdee, Mrs. Fred Cline, Len Simek, and Mrs. Louise Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
I. C. Jerdee
R. V. Brandt
Louie Olson
Geneva Wells
Jerdee
Fred Cline
Len Simek
Louise Miller
In Memoriam Carrie Paulson Loving Memory
In Memoriam for Carrie Paulson, one year since her passing on March 4. The poem laments loss, longs to cross the river and rest with the Savior. From Mrs. Anna Paulson and family. 27p. Also notes social visits and farewell party events as local neighbors gather to celebrate birthdays and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Paulson
Earth
Heaven
Evermore
Anna Paulson
The Singing Church Lent Services Schedule
The Lutheran Church presents a week of Lent services and activities across Highland West Clermont East Clermont and Decorah circuit events. Rev L N Field speaks at East church while various congregations host meetings choir practice and sermon services through the week with a financial program meeting Monday in Decorah First Lutheran church led by Rev E E Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
Highland
West Clermont
East
Decorah
First Lutheran Church of
T. A. Hoff
Oscar Engebretson
Washington Prairie
Karl Hanson
Luther College
Chris Megorden
Waukon
Odin Dahle
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Iowa Council Proceedings March 2 1942
The Clermont town council met with Mayor Simek presiding. Present were Landsgard Rounds Kittleson Riegel and Stee. none absent. Bills were read and approved for Hans Hanson payroll and fire truck care Central States Power and Light for street lights pumping funds Clermont Enterprise council proceedings and merchandise. Election officials for the upcoming vote were appointed with Kittleson Landsgard Rounds acting as judges Clerks Stee and Nelson Election Marshal Hanson. Meeting adjourned with no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Simek
Landsgard
Rounds
Kittleson
Riegel
Stee
Hans Hanson
Central States Power & Light Corp
Clermont Enterprise
Clermont Brick & Sand
O. K. Kittleson
H. E B. Landsgard
L. L. Rounds
Arthur Stee
Martin Nelson
Study Club Elects Officers
The Clermont Study Club met at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home with eight members present. In Mrs. Martin Nelson’s absence, Mrs. I. C. Jerdee led the Saskatchewan lesson and program. Officers elected for the coming year are president Mrs. T. C. Ressler, vice president Mrs. H. A. Lubke, secretary Mrs. G. H. Hackmann, treasurer Mrs. I. C. Jerdee. The new program committee comprises Mrs. T. C. Ressler, Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. R. V. Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Fred Cline
Martin Nelson
I. C. Jerdee
Saskatchewan
T. C. Ressler
H. A. Lubke
G. H. Hackmann
Mrs. Mary Benson Heads to Cedar Rapids for Four Week Visit
Mrs. Mary Benson departed Tuesday for Cedar Rapids to spend four weeks with her daughter Mrs. L. J. Wise. A Sunday gathering at the Paul Wells home in Osterdock honored Mrs. Wells on her birthday with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Benson
Cedar Rapids
L. J. Wise
Merle Moen
John Moen
Ina
Hazel Johnson
Donna
Mary Washburn
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Wells
Willis Gress
Donald
Harold Gress
Lloyd Gress
Beverly Jean
Waterloo
Parker Gre
Claude Gress
Vine
Cedar Falls
Phyllis Gress
Betty Brown
Ervie Amdahl
Raymond
Alfred Hanson
West Union
Clermont Airport Closed for Duration of War
Clermont airport closed on February 26 for the war duration. Six planes were moved. one dismantled, five flown to Mason City and Dubuque. Guard duty rules forced the closure. Civil Aeronautics Authority directs reimbursement. Planes belonged to local entities including Clermont Flying Club and Postville, with crews Crowe and Thompson guarding the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mason City
Dubuque
E. J. Crowe
Oscar Thompson
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Chas
Beucher
Postville
Geo. Hamann
Luana
H. H. Webster
Waukon
Fred Bruns
Fairfield, CO
Clermont Flying Club
Clermont Election Notice for March 1942 Officers
Notice of Election for the incorporated town of Clermont Fayette County. Election date March 1942 to elect One Mayor One Treasurer One Assessor and Five Councilmen. Nominating petitions due March 14 1942 to Town Clerk Martin Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette County
Martin Nelson
Clermont Calendar March Events List
Clermont Calendar lists community gatherings from March 5 to March 11 including Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday March 5, American Legion on Monday March 9, American Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday March 10, Woodland Progressive Club, and Union Church Guild on Wednesday March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Progressive Club
Union Church Guild
Janet Olson cast as Amy March in University Players Little Women
Dorothy Beck of dramatics at ULIU chose Janet Olson to play Amy March in the Little Women production by University Players late in March. Try-outs were open to all students. Janet, a sophomore at Upper Iowa, is completing her two year normal course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Olson
Dorothy Beck
ULIU
Amy March
University Players
Janet
Upper Iowa
Collections Wanted We Collect Debts in Iowa
RR C Valentine Co offers to collect notes judgments and all items of indebtedness anywhere. They want legitimate claims only and provide best references. Contact Marshalltown Iowa at Light Co Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Valentine Co
Light Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
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Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad
Enterprise
Sophia Groth
Tom Olson
Ellen McGrave
Harold Landsgard
Tina Nelson
Rochester
Minn
Carl Carmichael
Bertina Burnas
Gloria
Alfred Burras
Shirley Burras
J. W. Crowe
Margaret
Wm. Crowe
Mae
Willet Miller
L. Crowe
Memoriam
Henry Behn
Eskader
Grace Abel
Walter Powers
Wayne Abel
Abel
Gerhard Halverson
Edwin Loftsgard
Chester Perry
Henry Olson
Edwin Plaht
Bert Lyngaas
Martin Amundson
Ewald Lyngaas
Austen Welgerson
Emma Gunderson
Olina Helgerson
Arthur Helgerson
Howard Gordon
James Helgerson
Alfred Watrud
Lutheran Church
Council Proceedings
Study Club
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