Norse Pioneers of Clermont Reach Milestone Livelihoods
A Clermont Minnesota reminiscence recalls early Norwegian settlers led by Halvor Nelson and Lars Ostlie arriving in 1849 1860. The piece, told by longtime member Mrs Hilda Aanes, covers hardship from log houses to dugouts, barter with eggs for groceries, Christmas gifts from neighbors, and the life of Lars Ostlie including his tailoring and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Aanes
Lars Hanson
Ostlie
Norway
Karine
Gudbrand
Gilbert
McGregor
Arnulf Knudson
Aanor
Hilda
Enudson
Lars
Qlars
America
Aanes
Thorald Aanes
Dater Helge Aanstad
Community Echoes From Clermont 25 Years Ago
The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. J. P. Paulson as four new members joined. Poppy sale plans began and Phyllis Lubke hosted a birthday party for third graders with contests won by John Rafferty and Anna Blake. Local ladies celebrated Mrs. J. A. Erickson’s birthday. two new Clermont arrivals were reported by Dr. Carr. CHS basketball seniors Powers and others marked careers. Grover and Moon among next year prospects. The Lien couple celebrated their eighth anniversary. Thorson sold his farm to sons Clarence and Alphie. Albert Kelly injured his arm in a Ford mishap. Mrs Ostlie hopes knee surgery brings relief. Two birthday parties honored, and the oldest Lojft gard girl recovered from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
J. P. Paulson
Bertram Friebel
Roy Tatro
Earl Kiple
Wallace Gress
Phyllis Lubke
John Rafferty
Anna Blake
J. A. Erickson
Clerimont
Dr. Carr
Gottilob Puffer
David Yearington
Beuser
Gress
Powers
Nelson
CHS
Moen
Grover
Considine
Moon
Pringle
Houg
Miller
Simpson
Andrew Thorson
Clarence
Alphie
Thorson
Clermont
Will Kelly
Albert
Mason City
Archie Ostlie
Iowa City
N. Simerson
Malvin Johnson
Ole Lojftsgard
Woodland Study Club Met On Friday Afternoon March 16
Woodland Study club met at Kathinka Larson's home with Sadie Erhardt presiding. Thirteen members answered roll, shared Easter recipes, and discussed a donation to the cancer drive. Ardis Dibble reported on Holland. Jelena Gunderson read Easter. Contests awarded to Ardis Dibble, Marie Hogan, Helen Dibble, and Amy Hovland. Guests included Ewald Lyngaas, John Larson, Marie Olson, Henry Olson, and Arthur Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Kathinka Larson
Sadie Erhardt
Susanna Larson
Ardis Dibble
Holland
Jelena Gunderson
Marie Hogan
Helen Dibble
Amy Hovland
Mesdames Ewald Lyngaas
John Larson
Marie Olson
Henry Olson
Arthur Olson
Wool listed as critical material by Munitions Board
Defense activities in several countries are predicted to raise wool demand further as the Munitions Board adds wool to the critical materials list. Purchases for stockpiling will start after war reserve buying is finished. Contour planting on sloped ground raises yields about 7 bushels per acre for oats, 5 for corn, and 2 for beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Munitions Board
Morgan Erickson wedding in Cedar Rapids
Miss Floy Morgan and Norman Erickson married Sunday in Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. The double ring ceremony featured blue satin gown bridesmaids and a four tiered cake. After a reception and trip to St. Louis and the Smoky Mountains the couple will live in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Morgan
Norman Erickson
J. A. Erickson
Clermont
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Allen E. Schoft J
George ‘Morgan
Stanley
George King
Oelwein
Ethel Kratzer
Adel
Callpawray
Dean DeSart
John Cuthbert
Mra Dean DeSart
Loyce Erickson
Chicago
Donald Jelling
Mary Lubbock
Alice Frederick
St. Louis
Smoky Mountains
Lyngaas Schweinefus Wedding at West Clermont Church
Leona Marguerite Lyngaas of Clermont married Earlan L Schweinefus son of Mr and Mrs Wm Schweinefus Castalia in a West Clermont Lutheran ceremony. Rev A O Neset officiated. Attendants were lordne Schweinefus and Irvin Fossean sang. The couple plans to reside on a Castalia area farm after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Marguerite Lyngaas
Clermont
All Lyngaas
Earlan L. Schweinefus
Land Mra
Wm. Schweinefus
Castalla
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O. Nésset
Lordne Schweinefus
Castalia
Janet Lynigans
Glendal’ ‘Nygaard
Erwin Schweinerus
Irvin Fossean
Lord
Cane
Agnes Bilden
Cavern
Schweinerus
Helmer Lyngaas
Wayne Timmerman
Richard O
Olson
Elmer Olson
Advert Tinderholt
Ossian
Clermont locals honor Harlan Schultz birthday host
Mrs Harlan Schultz entertained four tables of 500 on Friday honoring her husband on his birthday. Lunch was served. Dinner guests Sunday included Karla Martin, Frank Nims sr and Don Martin family who stayed overnight due to snow blocked roads. Other gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Arnold Stumme, the Pringle and Simek families, Keith Thomas household, and several local residents visiting relatives. Karl Martin was hospitalized in Waterloo but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Schultz
Glen Nima
Karla Martin
Frank Nims
Don Martin
Orchard
Arnold Stumme
Canasta
Clermont school notes on clever doll hits and poster prize
Clermont School students across 6th 7th and 8th grades participated in an American Legion Auxiliary poppy poster contest judged after school by Mesdames Hazel Jerdee Barnabetta Cline and Galle Stumme. Charles Thorson won first overall. prizes were awarded in each grade with strong credit to Miss Vasby for leading the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Mesdames Hazel Jerdee
Barnabetta Cline
Galle Stumme
Charles Thorson
Pauline Nygaard
JeAnn Moore
Wanda Barnhouse
Douglas Appelman
Paul Hackmann
Miss Vasby
Camp Fire Activities Cited At Adako Group Meeting
The Adako Camp Fire girls met at Mrs. Theo Loftsgard’s home to craft bandana aprons and blouses and create a Camp Fire week window display for the groups 41st birthday. They wore uniforms to school and visited churches. Lunches were provided by Carol Mott and Jo Ann Moore. Earlier, Mrs. Evelyn Olson hosted during which Christmas cards were collected to be sent to crippled children's hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adako
Theo. Loftsgard
Carol Mott
Jo Ann Moore
Evelyn Olson
Mery
Janice Olson
Auxiliary Met Seeks Aid for Cancer Drive and Soldiers’ Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met March 12 at Frances Hoopman’s home with co hosts Lorranne Crowe and Ethel Paulson. Blanche Dummermuth spoke on the cancer drive and a 5 gift to Red Cross and cancer drives was proposed. Members urged to write to the state legislature supporting the soldiers' home bill for a 250 bed barracks. News reel and bulletins replaced the program. Lunch followed. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Arthur Palas of Postville and Karl Martin visiting in Elroy Jacobson’s Waterloo home. Last Thursday Herman Lubke planned a Corwith weekend visit with Jack Bush family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frances Hoopman
Lorranne Crowe
Ethel Paulson
Blanche Dummermuth
Clermont
Red Cross
Arthur Palas
Postville
Harlan Schultz
Karl Martin
Elroy Jacobson
Waterloo
Herman Lubke
Corwith
Jack Bush
Clermont Clover Clovers 4 H Club Meets at Mary Morse Home
The Clermont 4 H Club met at Mary Morse's home on Saturday March 10 with twelve members present. The meeting opened with the 4 H pledge and roll call My Best Color. Belva Brandt spoke on United Nations and an illustrated talk on Buying cotton materials was given by M Meyer. John Brandt discussed shoe selection and Joan Swenson talked about designing fabrics. Elaine Meyer led a blouse laying out demonstration. Barbara Anderson and Carol Swenson attended as visitors. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Mary Morse
Dlag
Belva’ Brandt
United ‘Nations
To M. Meyer
John Brandt
Joan Swenson
Elaine Meyer
Barbara Anderson
Carol Swenson
Towa Hybrid Becomes Tougher For Local Gardens
Researchers report a new Towa variety that better withstands local growing conditions. The hardy strain promises improved resilience against heat drought and pests, aiding home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
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Karina
Leroy
Minn
Henry Kittleson
Clermont Lutheran Church
Clayton County
Halvor Nelson
Harry Helgerson
Norwegian Lutheran Church of
Enterprise
Woodland Club
Morgan-Erickson
Lyngaas-Schweinefus
West Church
Henry
By Carl Ander
Clermont School News
U.S
Alaska
Hadas
Clérmont
IC. Jerdee
Briggs
Stratton Engines
Nelson's
Jows
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Iowa
Edna
Des Moines
Rina
Tews
Joe Marsh
U. S
Avalon
Maureen O'Hara
John Payne
Howard DaSilva
Tripoli
United States
Tyrone Power
Micheline Presie
Tom Ewell
Philippines
Algo
Wm. Bendix
Allen Maris, Jr
Stanley Clements
Johnny Holiday
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