Amvet Auxiliary Meeting Notes March 16
Amvet Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at Mrs Irene Ostlie home with Mrs Hana J Larson cohostess. The group sang the national anthem pledged allegiance and prayed. Minutes read. It was voted to pay all bills and a hospital bed was to be purchased. Mrs Alfred Olson gave $5 toward it. Dues due by April 1. Meeting closed with prayer and group singing America and Sunshine Match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Irene Ostlie
Hana J. Larson
Gress
Alfred Olson
As Prayer
Singing
America
Jorgenson Family Returns from California Hollywood Work
Dr and Mrs Jorgenson rosin return Monday from Hollywood where they collaborate on adapting their new novel Silk is on the Corn for motion picture production. Mrs Jorgenson attended an eight week music course at USC sponsored by the California Music Teachers Assn and conducted by John Mokress of New York. She appeared on radio station KXLA Pasadena with grandson Richard Wenrich who played piano in the Pianist of the Future program and praised South American composers. Richard, a student at Washington Irving Junior High in Los Angeles, plays piano and tympani in the school orchestra and will return to Weler Mont in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Jorgenson
Hollywood
Calif
Dr. Jorgenson
Jorgenson
KXLA
Pasadena
Richard Wenrich
Richard
Washington Irving Junior High School
Los Angeles
Welermont
Neva Jean Durscher Wins In District Speech Contest
Neva Jean Durscher received a superior rating in the radio speaking division at the district speech contest held at Northwood on Tuesday March 16. Other schools in this division were West Waterloo Dubuque Oelwein and Cresco. This rating makes Neva Jean eligible for the state finals at Boone April 16 and 17 with Mrs Dean DeSart as dramatic coach at Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neve Jean Durscher
Northwood
West Waterloo
Dubuque
Oelwein
Cresco
Neva Jean
Boone
Dean DeSart
Clermont
School lunch menu summary for week
An average of 116 pupils were served weekly with lower totals due to illness. Monday featured chili and crackers and bread and butter sandwiches with fruit and pudding. Tuesday offered mashed potatoes roast beef and oranges. Wednesday served scalloped potatoes hash beets and sandwiches with peach sauce. Thursday included mashed potatoes creamed turkey peas and ice cream. Friday proposed creamed corn with salad and peanut butter sandwiches and prune sauce. Orange juice accompanies morning recess for grade children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innese
Harvard
Commanders Fall in Sub State Tournament Opener
The Clermont Commanders lost 30 to 35 to Hudson in Waterloo opening the sub state tournament. Vernon Loftsgard scored 9 and Meyer 8 for Clermont, ending the season 2 wins and 3 losses. Jr High Bearcats beat Randalia 27 to 4 with Arthur Nelson scoring 11, then defeated Waucoma 26 to 9 led by Donald Gutcher with 13. They face Oelwein in the semifinals. Kay Jacobson misses speller contest due to measles.
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Commanders
Clermont Commanders
Waterloo
Hudson
Clermont
Vernon Loftsgard
Meyer
Jr. High Bearcats
Jr. Highboys
Randalia
Arthur Nelson
Bearcats
Waucoma
Donald Gutcher
Oelwein
Fourth Grade Progress Charts and Birthday Notes
Third and fourth grades note arithmetic charts for progress graphs. Fourth grade Language class reports, three birthdays celebrated for JoAnn Moore, Larry Jacobson, and Doris Ames with songs and treats. First and second grades report illnesses from chicken pox and measles limiting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Moore
Larry Jacobson
Doris Ames
Charles Wagner
Wanda Bathhouse
Carol Mott
Verla Gunderson Honored at March Shower in Home
Miss Verla Gunderson was entertained at a miscellaneous shower at her home on Friday night March 12. The event honored the bride-to-be Glenice Hangartner with contests and prizes won by Ruth Krueger, Clarice Dugstad, and Irene DeSart, who all donated their prizes to the bride. A lunch followed. Attending were Margaret Germann, Ruth Krueger, Irene DeSart, Le Anna Osmundson, Clarice Dugstad, Doris Johnson, Bess Tschantz, and Lydia Thorson. Lavanda Olson sent a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verla Gunderson
Glenice Hangartner
Ruth Krueger
Clarice Dugstad
Irene DeSart
Margaret Germann
Mrs. Kittelson Hosts Mothers Club Meeting
East Clermont church Mothers Club met March 12 at Alice Kittelson’s home with ten members and seven guests. Devotional songs, Romans chapter 12, and prayers opened. new library book My Soul More Bent discussed. topics include Where Did I Come From and cooperation between home and Sunday School. April 13 open meeting at Marjorie Amundson’s home. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
East Clermont Church
Alice Kittelson
Beulal Kazelka
Marjorie Amundson
Dark
Gethsemane
Card of Thanks from Postville hospital visitor notes
Ronald Gunderson and Mrs. Myrtle Andrew of Cedar Rapids visited in the Lloyd Aanes home. Floyd Bergeson home welcomed H O Hageland Milton Eide Marilyn Roger Sherman and Sandra from West Union. Steve Lyetich left for Oakdale near his hospitalized wife and may take a position at the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Andrew
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Aanes
Lyle
Earl Aanes
Floyd Bergeson
H. O. Hageland
Milton Eide
Marilyn
Roger Sherman
Sandra
West Union
Steve Lyetich
Oakdale
Steve
The
Sanitarium
Auxiliary meeting at hall features pledge to Mental Health and flags
The American Legion Auxiliary met March 9 at the Legion hall with Lois Fritz and Mary Burke hosting. They sent 1 to the Mental Health program and read a thank you for 100 contributed by Clermont to the polio fund. A 2000 Fayette county gift will keep half locally while committees plan flag purchases before Memorial Day and to replace curb flags.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Lois Fritz
Mary Burke
Clermont
Fayette County
Brade School
Birthday Club Honours Anna Swenson At Swensons Home
Birthday Club gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs Anna Swenson home to celebrate her upcoming Sunday birthday. A social lime and picnic lunch were enjoyed and Mrs Swenson received a gift from the group. Attending were Mesdames Irene Olson Mary Olson Lorraine Olson Mareela Bergeson Delores Jacobson Bertina Buraas Tillie Amundson Selma Olson Ruth Starkey Clara Helgerson Emma Olson Kathinka Larson Laverl Olson Evelyn Olson Pearl Iverson Emma Erickson Irene De Sart Lydia Stumme Emma Gunderson and Miss Andine Vasby. Mrs Lester Anderson visited in Dubuque Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Swenson
Easter Service Announces Baptism at Local Church
A large congregation attended Sunday night worship. The next service is set for Easter Sunday evening with little children to be presented for Christian baptism led by Rev. Bruce D Jones, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D, Jones
Clermont Lutheran Parish Update Schedule in March
West Clermont hosts services at 9 30 and 5 p m for Holy Thursday and Good Friday. East Clermont offers Norse communion at 11 a m on Good Friday and West Clermont holds communion at 5 p m. Luther League and junior choir meet, Priscilla Working Band bake sale at 3 p m, Elgin Ladies Aid hosts meeting at Walter Mitts home.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
H. Highland
Luther League
East Clermont
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Walter Mitts
Otto Blockhus
Youth Club of St Peter's Church to receive Communion
The Youth Club of St Peter's Church will take holy communion in a body next Sunday morning and later share a breakfast at the Clermont cafe.
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St. Peter's Church
Clermont Cafe
Clermont Places Second in Junior High Tournament
Clermont junior high school earned runner up in the West Union junior high boys tournament on May 28. Maynard defeated Clermont 23 to 20 in the finals while Clermont beat Oclwein 26 to 23 in the semi finals. Randalia lost 27 to 4 and Wauaoma 27 to 9 in early rounds.
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Clermont
Rathue
O. E. S. Holds Instructional School in Clermont Chapter
Florence Goodwin of Waterloo district instructor led OES No. 5 at Clermont Chapter 525 on Monday March 15 starting 1 30 pm The 6 30 dinner at Clermont cafe served to 14 officers members guests district instructor and friends A musical program featured three girls under Mrs Mildred Moore with piano cornet and piano solos The event ends with refreshments and notes the pieces will be used in contest competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Goodwin
Waterloo
Clermont
Clermont Cafe
Leora Wipplinger
Lyle Light
Elgin
Betty Andres
Fayette
Harry Ne
Delstadt
Marilyn Follett
Goddard
Barbara Appelman
Clermont Study Club Meeting at Kittelsons on March 23
The Clermont Study Club meets Tuesday March 23 at the home of Mrs. Alice Kittelson. Joyce Appelman presents Women of Science. Officers elected March 9: Alice Kittelson president, Blanche Nesset vice president, Beulah Lubke secretary, Ruth Olson treasurer.
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Clermont Study Club
Alice Kittelson
Joyce Appelman
Blanche Nesset
Beulah Lubke
Ruth Olson
Holy Week at St Peters Church Services and Events
Holy Week schedule includes Palm Sunday masses at 8 and 10 with palms blessed and distributed. Holy Hour Sunday 8 to 9, daily masses at 7, devotions at 8 Wednesday, Holy Thursday High Mass 8:30, Good Friday 1 to 3 devotions, Holy Saturday 7:30 blessing of fire and 8:30 High Mass, Easter Sunday 8:30 High Mass with Easter music. Confessions offered after specified devotions and masses. Youth Club member to receive Holy Communion at 8 mass March 21. breakfast at Clermont cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Nora Jorgenson Piano Studio Reopens
Nora Jorgenson announces the reopening of her piano studio in Clermont. She will be available April 1 for spring enrollments. Mrs Nora Jorgenson notes attendance and scheduling details for new students.
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Nora Jorgenson
Clermont
District Speech Contest at Northwood
Neva Jean Durscher Elsie Marie Jerdee David Appelman and Mrs Irene DeSart drove to Northwood Monday to attend the district speech contest where Neva Jean was entered in radio speaking The event took place at 10 o clock Tuesday morning David Appelman furnished transportation and they were accompanied by Mrs H A Lubke who will also visit her daughter and son in law Jack Bush
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Jean Durscher
Elsie Marie Jerdee
David Appelman
Irene DeSart
Northwood
Neva Jean
H. A. Lubke
Jack Bush
Bright Lecture by Harry C White at Cleremont School
Philosopher and scientist Harry C White will lecture at Cler emont school auditorium at 3 00 p m Thursday March 18. Titled The Triumph of Science the talk covers electricity chemistry and light with a portable research lab valued in the thousands. It aims to be understandable to students and lay audiences alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. White
Cleremont School
White
United States
Europe
Smiths and Dibble Families Host Weekend in Eagle Grove
Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Eagle Grove spent the weekend with the E H Dibble and Robt Smith families, sharing time across households and enjoying family reunion hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Eagle Grove
E. H. Dibble
Robt. Smith
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Mrs. Jorgenson Rosin
California
Elusive Rascals
J. A. Erickson
Pease Clermont
Oak
Kay Jacobson
Kay
Gordon Largon
Virginia Nelson
Wayne Olson
Albert Schaye
Judy Swenson
Marlene Durscher
Ramona Olson
William Swenson
Whackenzie
Mrs. Kittelson
Postville Hospital
Ronald Gunderson
Hall
Swensons
Lester Anderson
Almanac
David Livingston
Amari
Boston
Sie
Gilaimed Saneamo
Fort Stedman
WN Ferrin
Chris
Clermont Methodist Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Kittelsons
Lilian Riha
Joseph’ Riha
Fort Atkinson
Dan Burke
Lou
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Priscillas
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Jamesway
Klein
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