Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Dummermuth and Woodrow Hyde
Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth hosted a Saturday dinner on March 4 in honor of Mrs Dummermuth and Woodrow Hyde marking their birthdays. Guests included Woodrow Hyde and Conner Dummermuth families and relatives who arrived with baskets for a picnic supper followed by a birthday cake on Sunday from Elgin visitors. Several local families and friends from Fayette Hawkeye West Union Klemme Des Moines and Elgin attended with baskets and well filled gifts amid a warm annual celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dummermuth
Dummermuth
Woodrow Hyde
Conner Dumimermuth
Pearl Dummermuth
John Fay
Fayette
al “Moshell
Hawkeye
Donald Jensen
West Union
Robert Andrese
Klemme
Harold Conner
Des Moines
Elgin
Sheldon Boyle
Death of Early Clermont Resident Mrs Fannie Miller Parke
Word of the death in January of Mrs Fannie Miller Parke, aged over 80, was received via Metta Loomis of La Grange IL through Mrs Stella Haug of Decatur IL. Committal was in a mausoleum at Woodlawn near Glendale. A Clermont resident for many years, she will be remembered by the older local population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metta ‘Loomis
la Grange
Stella Haug
Decatur, Dl
Fannie Miller
Parke
Woodlawn
Glendale
Clermont
Clermont High News Staff Picks and Class Highlights
The new Clermont High School staff header includes De Wayne Johnson Agat as Editor and Judy Swenson as Editor, with Arthur Nelson in Sports and Virginia Nelson in Activities. The News Map lists top scorers above 88 percent, including DeWayne Johnson 88.8 and Judy Swenson 97.3, plus others like Marlene Durscher and Janet Lyngaas. Senior Talacade is set for March 17 with plays, readings, and a swing band to fund the trip to Minneapolis. test results from 1949 percentile ranks noted for seniors and sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Johnson Agat
Judy Swenson
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Agat
Romona Olgon
Janet Lyngaas
Carol Schweiner
Marlene Durscher
Rose Doyle
Ruth Westpfahl
DeWayne Johnson
LaVerne Larson
Oran Shipton
Joan Gerner
Carol Sehweinefus
Victor Amundson
Arlene Ames
Robert Johnson
Ramong Olson
Marilyn Olson
Billy Swenson
Minnie Kist
Eugene Franzen
Howard Stumme
Kay Jacobson
Ralph Kneeland
Gordon Larson
Donald Gutcher
Minerva Thorson
Minneapolis
Cleremont
Clermont
Omaha Woman Visits Parental Home This Week
Anna Stee of Omaha Nebraska arrived Tuesday to visit her parental home of Arthur Stee and returned to Omaha on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stee
Omaha
Nebr
Arthur
Stee
Election Notice for Clermont Town March 27 1950
Notice of election for Clermont Town held March 27 1950 from 8:00 a m to 8:00 p m at town hall. Tickets filed include People's Party with Mayor Will J Nelson and council members Arthur M Stee Burkard Riegel John A Larson Richard Griebenow Geo Paulson Elmer Olson. Citizens Party lists Mayor Wm Belschner and council members Keith Thoma Harlan Schultz Lyle Gunderson Stanton Halvorson Ray Tomsheck. Progressive Party lists Mayor J W Malone and council members Guy Williams Elmer Trude Richard Osterhus Wm S Miller Herbert Anderson Geo Durscher and Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
People's Party
Will J. Nelson
Arthur M. Stee
Burkard Riegel
John A. Larson
Richard Griebenow
Geo. Paulson
Elmer Olson
Citizens Party
Wm. Belschner
Keith Thoma
Harlan Schultz
Lyle Gunderson
Stanton Halvorson
Ray Tomsheck
Pnegmentent
J. W. Malone
Guy Williams
Elmer Trude
Richard Osterhus
Miller
Herbert Anderson
Geo. Durscher
Study Club Holds Meeting at Clermont Home
The Clermont Study club met on Tuesday afternoon March 7 at Beulah Lubke’s home with seventeen members. Joyce Appelman led a paper on manners of American ancestors. Officers elected: Blanche Dummermuth president Ruth Olson vice president Bertha Easler secretary Joyce Appelman treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Beulah Lubke
Joyce Appelman
Hawkeye
Red Cross Fund
Edith Larson
Ruth Starkey
Lenora Shipton
Rose Riegel
Ruth Olson
Blanche Dummermuth
Bertha Easler
Hazel Jerdee
Social Guests from St Olaf at Landsgard Home
Mr and Mrs Andrew Wold with Clara and Donald Hoag of St Olaf visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Harold Landsgard. Notices invite baseball fans to an Legion hall meeting on March 22 at 8 pm. Relatives report the death of Mrs J J Burke of St Paul at her daughter’s home in Clermont. she was sister-in-law to Dan Burke. Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson spent Sunday visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wold
Clara
Donald Hoag
St! Olaf
Harold Landsgard
Legion Hall
J. J. Burke
St. Paul
Frank,Isannon
Clermont Council Proceedings March 6 1950 Urged Tax Sale
The Clermont town council met March 6 1950 with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Present were Riegel Stee Larson Griebenow and Paulson. none absent. Minutes read and approved. Bills paid include fire dept labor police duty salaries power company street and hall lights pumping fuel oil and various clerks and officers. Appointed election judges and clerks for March 27. Authorized sale of lots 1 to 8 block 84 to Burdell Hulbert for due taxes. Adjourned. Card of thanks from William Wede. Local notices note guests and travels involving residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Laws
Will J. Nelson
Riegel
Stee
Larson
Griebenow
Paulson
Clermont Fire Dept
Russell Pratt
SUCEL
Lawrence E. Fritz
Ines Geo. Durscher
Farbers Savings Bank
John Barnhouse
Interstate Power Co
Clarence Tatro
Geo. Paulson
Richard Griebenan J
Arthur M. Stee
John A. Larson
Geo. Durscher
Burdell Hulbert
West Clermont church schedule and events
Pastor Nesset leads services at West Clermont at 9 20 a m and Eust Clermont at 11 00 a m on Sunday March 19 with West Clermont Luther League at 8 00 p m LaVonne Swenson group presents Beneath the Cross. Mid week Lenten services at West Clermont every Wednesday at 8 60 p m. Fathers and Sons banquet at West Clermont church on Tuesday March 21 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Eust
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Evening Sermon
Clermont Methodist Church invites worshippers to attend Sunday evening services and to remember the second sermon titled Our Faith in Prayer.
St Peters Church Schedules and Lenten Devotions
St Peters Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 00 a m and 10 90 a m Weekday Masses at 7 00 a m Saturdays at 8 00 a m Lenten devotions Thursday evening at 8 00 Rosary sermon and question box benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Men s choir rehearsal Thursday evening after devotions Stations of the Cross Friday afternoon at 3 00 o clock Our information class meets Tuesday evenings at Elgin city hall at 8 00 Everyone is invited Next Sunday we honor St Joseph foster father of Jesus All are urged to receive Holy Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stations of the Cross
Elgin City Hall
St. Joseph
Jesus
Clermont Boy Scouts Plan Saint Patrick Patrol Contest
Clermont Troop 51 met Friday night with Ailen Johnson in charge. Fifteen boys attended as Morse code study dominated the session. Plans called for twelve boys to dine at Clermont cafe for its second anniversary on Monday evening, with three patrols formed and a festive St Patrick's air planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ailen Johnson
Clermont Cafe
Fayette
St. Patrick's
Wedding at E O Lien home unites Myrtle Lien and Alphie Thorson
Twenty five years ago a ceremony joined Myrtle Lien and Alphie Thorson at the E O Lien home. Other items note W A Kneeland attending bankers course in Town City, Mrs Wm Larrabee Jr returning from Des Eggs, poultry trades for millinery, a funeral for a three year old at the Sampson home, visits by Dover township residents, a Priscilla Working Band gathering, trips by Ed Jim and Carrie Bilden to Grand Forks, and the Double Store adding a ladies rest room with chairs and reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kneeland
Town City
Wm. Larrabee Jr
Des Moines
John Sampson
Harry Anderson
Dover Township
PF. K. White
Priscilla
John Erickson
Frank Frisbie
Jim
Carrie Bilden
Grand Forks
N. D
Clermont Has Three Tickets in Town Election
Clermont citizens show keen interest as three election tickets filed with town clerk Geo. Durscher for March 27. Treasurer slot remains open for Elmer Olson. Notice published in the Enterprise. tickets and titles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Geo. Durscher
Elmer Olson
Durscher
Camp Fire Girls Meeting and Local Visits
The Odaka Camp Fire Girls met March 4 at guardian Mrs. Nora Loftsgard home opening with the pledge and Camp Fire law. Roll call answered with My favorite season. March 11 they gathered with Kathryn Crowe and roll call answered with My favorite food. Plans discussed to go to camp this summer. Family visits report progress and birthdays noted including Jannan Dahmen’s third birthday with a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odaka Camp Fire
Nora Loftsgard
Jannan Dahmen
Lorranne Crowe
School Election Yields Directorships and Treasurer Vote Totals
Fifty votes cast at the school election with Elmer Olson 46 Alfred Baechler 44 and Grace Simek 47 for treasurer. Two spoiled ballots. Reorganization board meeting set for Monday evening March 20. De Ann Moore 11 celebrated with party from four to six, with fifteen girls present. Guests listed and family visits noted. Clermont circle St Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild to meet Thursday March 16 at 2 30 at Mrs Harlan Schultz’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Olson
Alfred Baechler
Grace Simek
de Ann Moore
Helen Henderson
Grace Olson
Annette Wenger
Janice Larson
Becky Olson
Viviian Easler
Jerene Larson
Pauline Nygaard
Shirley Ames
Mary Schultz
Kathryn Crowe
Judy Nelson
Marsha Bush
Carol Mott
Jo Ann
Clermont Circle
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Harlan Schultz
Lutheran Brotherhood Banquet Plans At West Clermont Church
The Lutheran Brotherhood of Clermont parish will sponsor the annual Fathers and Sons banquet on Tuesday March 24 at 7 30 p m at West Clermont Lutheran church. Priscilla Working Band will prepare the meal. Rev N O Oversdal Glenwood parish will speak, M J Blockhus will toast the boys, Earl Thompson will respond. Adolph Benson and DeWayne Johnson perform solos, Millard Nelson hosts, Almer Amundson welcomes. Guests urged to bring a son. About 100 seats, with some service at 6 30 p m due to space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lutheran Brotherhood of the
Earl Thompson
Adolph Benson
DeWayne Johnson
Millard Nelson
Almer Amundson
Brotherhood
Orone
Farewell Party at Mrs Merle Moon Residence
A group of ladies held a farewell courtesy for an honored guest at Mrs. Merle Moon’s home on Wednesday afternoon. They shared a picnic lunch and played canasta after presenting a gift. Several local residents attended and news notes mention planned travel and visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Moon
Mesdames Geo. Washburn
Gardam Hoopman
Wm. Belschner
Rayl Reierson
Richard Griebenow
Henry Schwelnefus
Chrence Bear
James Triem
Hazel Johason
Emil Johnson
Clem Kneeland
Irene Ostlie
Wm. B. Miller
Alma Anderson
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Pauline Boehm
CHS
Sumner
Iowa State Teacher's College
Miss Boehm
Miss Boeh
Clarmont
Calmar
Tourna
Pontille
Athat Conan Sha
Bucheit Jed Calmer
Briggs-Stratton
Nelson
Yowa
Aise
Council Proceedings
Decorah Hospital
William Wede
Fred Maurer
John Nelson
Alfred Wenger
S., A. Weber
Berkeley
Calif
California
Herbert Malven
George
Maynard
Norman ‘Amundson
Cedar Rapids
Abe the
Wm, Belaechner
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Boy Scouts
E. O. Lien
Myrtle Lien
Alphie Thorson
Camp Fire Girls Meeting
Charles Burke
Dan Burke
Dan
Donald Martin
Jeannie
Charles City
Karl Martin
John Bakewell
Jackie
Verni Engle
Minnie Backhus
Postville
Conner
Jacquelyn
Harry L. Johnson
Mitchell, ‘S. D
Alfred Buraas
Post‘ville
Anton Skaren
Lutheran Brotherhood
Farwell Party
Harry Raney
Fred Bigler
Mrs
Almer Amundsom IW
Norman Amundson
Wau~ton
Albert Eeder Amundson
Ames Olson
Harry Stolle
Judeith
Olivia Olson
Richard 0. Olson
Ramona
Elliott
Gakplis
Glermont
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