Clermont Town Election Notice March 29 1948
Notice to Clermont voters of municipal election on Monday March 29 1948 from 8 a m to 1 p m in town hall. Ticket filed includes Mayor Will J Nelson councilmen Burkhard Riegel Arthur M Stee John A Larson George Paulson Richard Griebenow and Treasurer Elmer Olson. Filing closes Friday noon March 19. town clerk George Durscher available for nominations papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Will J.’ Nelson
Burk
Hard Riegel
Arthur M. Stee
John A. Larson
George Paulson
Richard Griebenow
Elmer Olson
George Durscher
Lutheran Brotherhood Banquet At Clermont Parish
The Lutheran Brotherhood will sponsor the annual Father and Son banquet at Clermont Lutheran Church on Tuesday in March. About 100 can be served at a time with two seating options at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Rev. E E Ramsey, former pastor and current chaplain at Red Wing Minn, is the principal speaker. Toasts will be given by O H Larson and Roger Amundson, with group singing and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
State Training School
Red Wing
Minn
O. H. Larson
Roger Amundson
Clermont Councilmen Decline Re Election That Year
Two Clermont town councilmen Richard Olson and Clarence Tatro will not seek re election this year. Geo Paulson and Richard Griebenow filed to replace them on the ticket already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Richard Olson
Clarence Tatro
Geo. Paulson
Richard Griebenow
Card of Thanks from Julia O'Brien on 90th birthday
Mrs Julia OBrien of 2146 Juliet Ave St Paul Minn thanks Clermont friends and neighbors for the kind remembrance and flood of birthday cards on her 90th birthday.
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Clermont
Julia O'Brien
Juliet Ave
St. Paul
Minn
Clermont Commanders Win Sectional at West Union
Clermont Commanders defeat Bat halia 59 to 28 to reach the first district game against Elgin. Gerald Kittleson tops scoring with 15 points and the team advances to face Elgin in the district opener.
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Clermont
West Union
Bathalia
G. _Kittleson
Elgin
Gerald Kittleson
Card of Thanks for fourth six weeks period
Card of Thanks: Juniors Lorraine Swenson Darlene Olson LaVonne Swenson and others thank those who sent cards gifts flowers and kindness during hospitalization and recovery. Honorable Mention lists seniors Ruth Anderson Hazel Entwisle Helen Gerner Millard Nelson and Franklin Shipton. First Class Leo Ostlie left Prairie du Chien to return to Key West Florida after a visit with his mother Irene Ostlie and his son Leo Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVonne Swenson
Ass’t
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Roger Amundson
Ardes Olson
Evelyn Miller
Faula Hangartner
Barbara Appelman
Ass't
Joan Gerner
Lorraine Kittleson
Darlene Olson
Sylvia Guyer
Ruth Anderson
Lorraine Kittelson
LaVonne
Swenson
Hazel
Leo Ostlie
Prairie du‘Chien J
Key West
Florida
Irene Ostlie
Leo, Jr
Birthday Party for Mrs Olson by The Birthday Club
The Birthday Club hosted a Friday afternoon party for Mrs Lorraine Olson in honor of her upcoming birthday. Guests shared in visiting and a picnic lunch, and Mrs Olson received a gift. Attending were Emma Olson, Mary Olson, Irene Olson, Selma Olson, Laver Olson, Laura Olson, Evelyn Olson, Tillie Swenson, Kathinka Larson, Marcel la Bergeson, Irene DeSart, Anna Swenson, Delores Jacobson, Ruth Starkey, Bertina Bur aas, Clara Helgerson, Lydia Stumme, Helen Landsgard, Emma Erickson, Pearl Iverson, and Andine Vasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Olson
Mrs. Olson
Emma Olson
Mary Olson
Irene Olson
Selma Olson
Laver] Olson
Laura Olson
Evelyn Olson
Tillie Swenson
Kathinka Larson
Marcella Bergeson
Irene DeSart
Anna Swenson
Delores Jacobs
Republicans Name County Delegates
A Republican caucus was held at the Farmers Savings Bank on Monday March 8 to elect ten delegates to the county convention. The convention will meet at the courthouse Friday morning March 15 at 11 o'clock with delegates named including Mrs Edna Larson L G Appelman H E Landsgard Herbert G Martin Lester O Angerson J A Erickson Mrs Joyce Appelman Kenneth C Kerr Roy Tatro and Henry Kittelson Alternates are Burkard Riegel Fred T Cline and Mrs Herbert Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Court House
Edna Larson
L. 4. Appelman
H. E. Landsgard
Herbert G. Martin
Lester O. Angerson
J. A. Erickson
Joyce Appelman
Kenneth C. Kerr
Roy Tatro
Henry Kittel
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Durscher at Geo Durscher Home
A Monday afternoon birthday surprise was held at the Geo Durscher home for Mrs Durscher whose birthday falls on the 4th. A picnic lunch followed the social gathering and a money gift was presented. Attendees included Mrs Isabella Nelson Edna Miller Mrs Herbert Dummermuth Mrs Cartie Carpenter Mrs Olivia Olson and others. Also present in spirit was Mrs Alma Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Durscher
Lyle Gunderson
Carl Halversonn
Verni J Engle
Julia Bilden
Alma Anderson
O'Brien Named Underwriting Vice President at Mutual Life
Roy O'Brien, longtime veteran of thirty eight years with Mutual Life Insurance Company of St Paul, has been promoted to Underwriting Vice President after the January 19 board meeting. A pioneer family member and former office boy, he led underwriting operations and now serves on the Home Office Life Underwriters Association executive council. The pamphlet notes his broad service across underwriting and leadership roles.
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Mutual Life Ins
Company of
Board of Trustees
Co. L. (Roy) O’brien
Home Office Life Underwriters Association
Bride to Be Ruth Starkey Shower Features Prizes
Mrs Ruth Starkey entertained Glenlce Hangartner at a miscellaneous shower on Monday evening March 8. Contests awarded prizes to Andine Vasby Bess Tschaniz and Beulah Lubke who donated prizes to the bride. Lunch was served by the hostess with several guests present and gifts sent by absent friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Starkey
Glenlce Hangartner
Andine Vasby
Bess Tschaniz
Beulah Lubke
Vera Hangartner
Emma Erickson
Irene DeSart
Louise Miller
Bess Tschantzv
Verla Gunderson
Paula Hangartner
LeAnna Osmudson
Margaret Germann
Bettina Buraas
Gloria
Mildred Moore
Helen Osmundson
Clermont Lutheran Parish Planned March Activities
Pastor A. O. Nesset leads Sunday services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and East Clermont at 1 d a m. Luther League meets 8 p m East church. Lenten service 8 p m Wednesdays. East Clermont Mothers club meets with Mrs Clifford Kittelson March 12 at 1 30 p m. West Clermont adult Bible class 7 30 p m. March 16 Father and Son banquet West Clermont church parlors 7 30 p m with speaker Rey E E Ramsey.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther League
Eastchurch
Clifford Kittelson
Clermont Church
Rey
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Service Announced
The Clermont Methodist Church plans services this Sunday evening after last Sunday’s weather canceled. The pastor Rev Bruce D Jones will administer the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper and every member ought to be present.
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Bruce D. Jones
Woodland Study Club Met at Anderson Home
The Woodland Study Club met Saturday March 6 at Mrs Alma Anderson's home with seven members present. The meeting opened with a song and roll call answered by favorite color. A project meeting was announced for March 10 at Beulah Kozelka's home. Mrs Kate Leehy read Our New Neighbor and an Easter thought. The session closed with The Quilting Party. Prizes were won by Mabel Burrow and Kate Leehy. Sadie Erhardt was welcomed. Guests included Mrs Lyle Gunderson Mrs Herbert Dummermuth Mrs Abigail Masser and Mrs Verni Engie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Alma Anderson
Beulah Kozelka
Kate Leehy
Viola Swenson
Mabel Burrow
Sadie Erhardt
Lyle Gunderson
Herbert Dummermuth
Abigail Masser
Verni Engie
Priscillas Meet at Church Parlors
The Priscilla Working Band gathered March 8 at West Clermont Lutheran church parlors with hosts Mesdames Richard Griebenow Mary Washburn Otto Vasby Arthur Nelson and G C Anderson. Devotions were led by Mrs Nesset. The secretary's report was read. A food sale and lunch were planned for March 20 and the Father and Son banquet for March 16. Supper price 75 cents per plate. The meeting closed with hymn Lord's Prayer and doxology.
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Priscilla Working Band
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Eesses
Mesdames
Richard Griebenew
Mary Washburn
Otto Vasby
Arthur Nelson
G. C. Anderson
Nesset
Mrs Becker Hosts Rosary Society and Altar Guild
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met March 4 at Mrs. Harry Becker’s home with 22 members and 3 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Mary Griebenow, Mrs. Joe Lerch and Mrs. Melvin Martin. The group read Lent themed Bible passages, heard a Rosary meditation, and formed a committee of Lucy Engzle, Marjorie Triem and Loretta Schultz to plan the March fundraising event. Wayne Flack and spouse dined with Marvin Flack on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rosary Society and
Altar’ Guild
Harry Becker
Mary Griebenow
Joe Lerch
Melvin Martin
Lucy Engzle
Marjorie Triem
Loretta Schultz
W S C S Met at Starkey Home Thursday
The W S C S met Thursday evening at Mrs Ruth Starkeys home with 8 members and 12 guests present Devotions led by Mrs Lois Schrader Beulah Lubke in charge of program on Brotherhood with Japan Adjournment followed by refreshments served by the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Starkey
Lois Schrader
Beulah Lubke
Japan
East Clermont Societies Met at Church Parlors
The East Clermont Societies gathered in church parlors on Thursday afternoon March 4 with hostesses Mesdames Alphie Thorson Evan Lien Clarence Peterson Andrew Anderson and Misses Sophia Groth and Clarice Lien. Devotions led by Rev Nesset used Leviticus 22 1. The secretary reports noted West Clermonts request to use trays for the Fathers and Sons banquet and the request was approved. The Mothers Club will meet March 12 at Mrs Clifford Kittelsons due to illness at the planned Millard Bilder home. The program included Hymn Oh How Shall I Receive Thee with topics by Mrs Almer Amundson and Geraldine Olson. The Lord's Prayer was recited in unison and birthday offerings were given by several members.
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East Clermont
Mesdames Alphie Thorson
Evan Lien
Clarence Peterson
Andrew Anderson
Sophia Groth
Clarice Lien
Nesset
George Frieden
West Clermont
Almer Amundson
Mother's Club
Clifford Kittelson
Millard Bilden
Donald Larson
Geraldine Olson
Alphrey Thorson
Helmer Lyngaas
Orvin Olson
Esther Kimball
Alma Amundson
Sophie, Groth
Clara Peterson
Food Sale By Priscillas At West Clermont Lutheran
Sponsored by the Priscillas at West Clermont Lutheran church on Saturday March 20 at 3 00 pm a food sale will be held with lunch served afterwards Items of children s clothing for boys and girls will also be on sale Guests include Mr and Mrs John Erickson and family of Wadena who were supper guests Monday at the Inga Nund family Mrs Almer Andersen and Duane of West Union were callers Sunday at the Hans J Larson home. Mr and Mrs Jack Bush of Northwood spent the weekend with their parents here and at Postville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Clermont
David Appelman
Il. Neva
Jean Durscher
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Decorah
Elgin
Fayette
Farmersburg
McGregor
Luana
Monona
Postville
Waucoma
Neva
Northwood
Iowa
Priscillas
West Clermont Lutheran Church
John Erickson
Wadena
Munday
Inga Nund
Almer Andersen
Duane
Hans J. Larson
Jack Bush
Clermont School Election Returns Quiet Result
The Clermont school election held Monday afternoon at the school house saw 39 votes cast. Alfred Baechler won the vacancy left by Was Accola, Harry Amundson was chosen for the Wm. A. Nelson post, and George Durseher was re elected. Grave Simok was re elected treasurer, with meals served by Alma Anderson Jessie Lofts gard Abigail Masser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Alfred Baechler
Was Accola
Harry Amundson
Wm. A. Nelson
George Durseher
Grave Simok
Alma Anderson
Jessie Loftsgard
Abigail Masser
Entertain at Clermont Cafe by Mr and Mrs Bacehter
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bacehter entertained five couples at a seven o'clock dinner Sunday eve ning at Clermont Cafe then hosted an evening of rock at their home. Guests included Abe Habeger Kenton Krueger Laurence Muchiethaler Lester Wenger and Gus Krueger. Prizes in rock went to Lester Wenger and wife first place Mrs Laurence Muchiethaler and Abe Habeger second place, with consolation prizes to Mrs Abe Habeger and Laurence Muchiethaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bacehter
Clermont Cafe
Messrs and Mesdames
Abe Habeger
Kenton Krueger
Laurence Muehiethaler
Lester Wenger
Gus Krueger
Laurence Muchiethaler
Laurence Muchlethaler
Amvet Auxiliary Meeting Date Change
The Amvet Auxiliary reschedules the next meeting to Monday afternoon March 15 at Mrs. Irene Ostlie's home. Co hostesses are Mrs. Hans J. Larson and others. the change avoids conflicts with the Father and Son banquet.
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Amvet
Pan‘quet
Irene Ostlie
Hans J. Larson
Simek Couple Return From Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Len Simek returned home Monday night after a weekend at the T G Wilson residence and with relatives in West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
T. G. Wilson
West Bend
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Lutheran Brotherhood
Elusive Rascals
DeElia Buraas
Oran Shipton
Ruth Westprahl
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Wade
Mrs. Durscher
Almanac
Pica Scouts of America
Great Britain
el Whitney
Miliary Academy
West Point Astached
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Anderson
Mrs. Becker
Mrs
Wayne Flack
Marvin Flack
W.S.C.S
Starkey Home
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Gordon J. Woopman
Mgr. Telephone
Over Ford
Clermont Opera House
Clermont, Iowa
Hear
Vic Kierns
Sherman-Williams Company
Cleveland, Ohio
M. & T. Aerial Spray Co
Cedar Falls
Ralph Schrader
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