West Union unit aids war effort with donations and salvage
The Riverside Social Club donated two quilts while a West Union unit sent tin cans to a salvage depot. They prepared twelve wheelchair pillows and at least twenty four fracture pillows for hospitals, turned in over 190 pounds of waste fat since December toward a Iowa 1944 quota. Wives are urged to collect junk jewelry for barter with natives in war areas, with proceeds aiding navy personnel and Seabees and Army posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cella Mor
Navy Yard
Navy
Clermont Iowa Town Election Set For March 27 1944
Notice to qualified voters of Clermont Town Iowa announcing regular biennial town election on Monday March 27 1944 polling at town hall from 8 am to 8 pm Officers to be elected include one mayor five councilmen one treasurer one assessor and 29 30c Len Simek mayor E Only 28 votes cast at the school election Monday with all votes for the ticket candidates Ed Dugstad R G Schupanitz and Mrs Len Simek named as directors and treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Len Simek
Fred Cline
Clarmont Hidéperidext
Ed Dugstad
R. G. Schupanitz
United Service Women Meet Next Tuesday at 2 PM
The Clermont unit will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon March 21 with Mrs. Ida Olson. The session starts at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
The
United Service Women
Ida Olson
Clermont Names Two Tickets for Town Election
Two candidate tickets appear on Clermont municipal ballots for Monday March 27. The Citizens Ticket lists J B Shipton for mayor, Burkhard Riegel, Richard Olson, Arthur Stee, Harry Becker, and Richard Griebenow for council, Elmer Olson for treasurer, and Geo Durscher for assessor. Most incumbents are staying except Shipton Griebenow and Durscher. The Peoples Ticket fields Alfred Baechler for mayor and councilmen William J Nelson Clarence Tatro Otto Krueger Lester Anderson and Louie Olson, with no treasurer or assessor named. Retiring are Len Simek Phil Steffens and B C Gruver. Town clerk is Arnold Stumme, succeeding William Berschner who went into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
J. B. Shipton
Burkhard Riegel
Richard Olson
Arthur Stee
Harry Becker
Richard Griebenow
Elmer Olson
Shipton
Griebenow
Durscher
Len Simek
Phil Steffens
B. C. Gruver
Arnold Stumme
Wm. Belrschner
Food Fights for Victory Meeting for Clermont Farmers
Bulletin calls all farmers and victory gardeners in the Clermont school district to meet March 17 at 8:00 PM in the Clermont High School assembly room. Officials will present food production charts and distribute literature. Attendees may discuss local farming problems and urged to bring neighbors for a 100 percent turnout. Theodore C. Ressler, Clermont School Superintendent, signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Clermont
Clermont High School
United States
Commercial Club Plans Monday Meeting at Legion Hall
The Clermont Commercial Club will hold its March meeting at the Legion hall on Monday evening the 20th. The Auxiliary will serve dinner and club members will entertain the high school boys. A short program is planned with Fr Peters promising several films. Dinner tickets will be sold in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Legion Hall
Fr. Peters
Riverside School Board Election Reported in District No. 2
Alfred Evenson notes an election at Riverside school district No. 2 with two director candidates George Havens t r i t e and Ludwig Anderson. Havens tr ite elected. Victor Guyer named to the presidency of the board succeeding Otto Larson. Several local visits and dinners are recorded, including Agnes Kneeland and Mary Starry visiting Castalia and Cedar Rapids residents with family gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Evenson
Riverside ‘School
George Havenstrite
Ludwig Anderson
Victor Guyer
Otto Larson
Harvey Meyer
Wanda
Fayette
Fred Maurer
Theodore Lofisgard
Isabelle Nelson
Elmer
Ilomac
Harlow
St. Coxcomb
Calif
Agnes Kneeland
Castalia
Mary Starry
Cedar Rapids
Lorraine Follett
W. C. Follett
Kenton Krueger
Sgt
James O. Anderson
Twenty five Vers And Harry Stolle resign posi tion to move to farm
Twenty five Vers and Harry Stolle resign their post in the Double Store and plan to return to farming. Stolle bought the Laban Skinner farm west of Clermont and will move soon. Fred Bilden reports he is now at Ettelbruck Luxembourg. J C Halverson and family moved into the G A Roland residence recently bought from J N Nelson. George Miller of the U S Navy at Newport News returned home for a few days leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stolle
Laban Skinner
Clermont
Fred Bilden
Ettelbruck
Luxemburg
J.C. Halverson
G. A. Roland
J. N. Nelson
George Miller
U. S. Navy
Newport
March Meeting of Union Guild Called Off
Inclement weather forced the Union Guild meeting to be canceled last Wednesday. The next gathering is set for April 12 at Mrs. Ed Dugstad’s home with program coordination by Mrs. L H Appelman Lorraine Osterhus and Esther Nesser.
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Union Guild
Ed Dugstad
L. H. Appelman
Lorraine Osterhus
Esther lNesser
Luther College
Decorah
Karing Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Ole C. Peterson
Hie Sadie
A Ieee Paulson
Ar and
Dennis
Nate
Ed Babies Geys
Iva Jean
Picnie
Helen ‘Oaraundson
Wii's
Helen
Gsmund
Harvey Meyer
Theo
Loftsgard
Leo Wolfs
West Union
Mynnie Bruner
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Services and Events
Pastor A. O. Nesset leads Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. West Clermont and 11 a.m. East Clermont. Mid-week Lenten service at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Adult Bible class Monday 8:30 p.m. Junior choir Thursday 7:30 p.m. Girls chorus Friday 3 p.m. March 17 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Initiation At C E S Lodge Features Follett Family Involvement
Lorraine Follett was initiated into the Order of Eastern Stars at the Masonic Temple Friday. Present Worthy Matron Ruth Olson received a gift from the chapter. several members and Rev A C Nesset visited family homes over the weekend. other notices mention illness and travel in Castalia Clermont Earlville Janesville and Slower driving prevents accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Lorraine Follett
Order of Eastern Stars
W. C. Follett
Joe Olson
Kenneth Kjosa
Bake Sale Nets 32 Dollars for Blood Plasma Fund
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society reports bake sale proceeds of about 32 dollars benefiting the blood plasma fund at National Headquarters in Washington, D C. Contributions of yarn crayons and watercolors are sought for Schick Hospital Clinton with donations directed to Mrs B Riegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
National Headquarters
Washington, D. C
Schick Hospital
Clinton
B. Riegel
Clermont social events and visits noted in local notices
Clermont Calendar lists meetings for W C C F at Clermont Lodge A M on March 16 and club gatherings at Commercial Club on March 20 and United Service on March 21. In weekend visits, Clarke College student Anha Mary Crowe from Dubuque and several locals hosted guests. residents Wm Belschner family moved back home. church visitors A A Nesset, Mrs. Nesset, and Mrs. Lawton called on G A Roland. visitors Josephane Garretson from Salem spent time with Virginia Garreston. Kittleson and Olson families hosted others at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anha Mary Crowe
Clarke College
Dubuque
St. L. Crowehame
Doris Briar
Monona
Ethel Halverson
West Union
Keith Thoma
Wm. Belschner
Geo. Belschner
A. A
Josephane Garretson
Salem
Virginia Garretson
Clifford Kittleson
Carolyn
Howard
Jove Olson
Clifford
Chrystal
Henry Kitleson
Former Clermont Resident Nina Simerson Dies at Castalia
Nina Simerson, 72, died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs. Hans Sandvold’s Castalia home after illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at West Clermont Lutheran Church, with a brief service at the Sandvold home beforehand. A life sketch will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Simerson
Hans Sandvold
Castalia
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Sandvald
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United States Defense Bonds
Savings Bank 3
A. Erickson
Theo. C. Ressler
Riverside
Milo Kosanovich
Aliquippa
Mataniken River
Guadalcanal
U. S. Treasury Department
Wm. Warke
Chicago
L. H. Brandt
Garnaville
Opera House
Enterprise
Clermont Lutheran Parish
C. E. S. Lodge
Clermont Independent
WEY Cote Ee
Board of Directors
Brorby
Nelson
Martin
Erickson
Olson Super
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont Enterprise
Marsh Music House
Metropolitan Supply Co
Bureau of Educational Res
Peete Hardware Co
M. Tr
BT C
A. Johnson & Son
Burgess-Dugstad Lbr. Co
iClermont Telephone
Metropolitan Supply On
Ivan Ellom Hardin Co
Holley School Supply Co
Farmers Livings Bank
Home Oil Co
J. A. Erickson
B.C. Gruver
Clermont, Brick & Sand Co
O- Bas
GS E
Busur
Brady Paulson
Nd R
L. Olson
Clermont Farmers Com. Co
Johnson Service Co
Farm Service Co
Fred T. Cline
J. S. Latha & Son
University
Aba Co
Allyn & Bacon
Burgess-Dugstad Libr, Co
J. Fred T. Cling
T. Cline
A. D
C. ‘Grover
Dugstad
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest Lumbermen’s Assn
Henry Lawson
Postville
Tromae
Harlo “Meyer
Toy-Attio
Clermont Lodge A. F. & A. M
Commercial Club
United Service
Zonolite
Burgess-Dagstad Lumber Co
Dagstad, Met
Germont, Iowa
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