Silver Wedding Anniversary Noted at Home Gathering
June Rooker and Virginia Garret- BON hosted a party at the former’s home Monday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rooker on their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Rooker and other relatives. Edna Lund, Harold Rooker, and two daughters Lois and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Rooker
Virginia Garret- Bon
H. E. Rooker
L. H. Appelman
T. N. Olson
T. C. Resster
J. c. Halverson
Virgin Garretson
Edna Lund
Harold Rooker
Blair
Wisconsin
Lois
Wm. E. West
Stillwater
Oklo
June
Clermont
Mows
Woodland Study Club Meeting at Home Friday
Woodland Club and Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. L. H. Appelman’s home Friday afternoon with Mrs. Nora Nelson assisting. Seven members answered the fall call with house cleaning hints. three guests attended. Helen Anderson of Riverside Social Club led a First Aid and Time Management lesson. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Kate Leehy and Mrs. Eleanor Anderson. The meeting closed with My Faith Looks Up to Thee and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Appelman
Woodland Study Club
Nora Nelson
Helen Anderson
Emma Anderson
Ursula Hemeseth
L. H. Appelman
Riverside Social Club
Kate Leehy Antil
Eleanor Anderson
Catholic Organization Elects Officers
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual business meeting on Thursday afternoon March 16 and elected officers: Mary E. Burke chief ranger Suzanna Larson vice chief ranger Kathryn Leehy recording secretary Mary Carlin financial secretary Kathryn Priest treasurer Mary Ger ner Mary Cummings and Effie Fay trustees Dr Z C Jerdes medical examiner Supper guests Monday evening of Mrs Wm Belschner were Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler and Mrs Robert Poleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
Mary E. Burke
Suzanna Larson
Kathryn Leehy
Mary Carlin
Kathryn Priest
Mary Gerner
Mary Cummings
Effie Fay
Z. C. Jerdes
Town of Clermont Biennial Election Notice 1944
Notice to qualified voters of Clermont Town that the regular biannual town election will be held Monday March 27 1944. Polls at the town hall open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Officers to be elected include Mayor five councilmen one treasurer one assessor and other positions. Len Simek listed as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Len Simek
Former Clermont Girl Weds Local Interest Wedding
Catherine Helen Nelson of Council Bluffs marries Pfc Harold Lewis Doyle of Hondo Texas in a March 18 ceremony at Ith Ave Baptist Church. Attendants were Gerry and Miriam Scott. The bride, a 1942 U S high school graduate, wore a floor length chiffon gown and carried carnations. The groom is a radio technician with the Air Forces at Hondo. Afterward a reception was held at the bride’s home. Clermont friends offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Henry
Nelson
Catherine Helen
Pfc
Harold Lewis Doyle
Hondo
Texas
Ith Ave, Baptist Church
Claire Brown
Gerry Scott
Miriam Scott
Lohengrin
Largo
Agil
U. S
Bell Telephone Co
Omaha
Neb
Doyte
U.S
Clermont
Commercial Club Hosts High School Boys Dinner
The Clermont Commercial Club hosted about seventy five high school boys and Auxiliary members at a Legion hall dinner on Tuesday. Speakers included Chairman Dughiad Richard Crowe and Rev Nesset, followed by Fr Peters educational forestry film and a comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Legion Hall
Dughiad
Richard Crowe
Rev
Nesset
Fr. Peters
Christ Speaks of His Victory Weekend Parish Events
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces services on Sunday March 26 at 9:30 a.m. Luther League at 8 p.m. topic Christ Speaks of His Victory. Memorial service for missionary Marie Anderson at 11 a.m. English and Norse. Mid week Lenten service Wednesdays at West Clermont. Girls' chorus March 24 at 3 p.m. Junior choir at 7:30 p.m. Parish Lutheran Brotherhood meeting March 28 at East church 8 p.m. Rev O E Ulring to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clérmont
Luther League
Christ
Delores Anderson
East Clermont
Marie Anderson
Eugene Thorson
West Clermont
Parish Lutheran Brotherhood
O. E. Ulring
Clermont Way Over Top in Red Cross Drive
Clermont township sent in 1313.50 toward a 750.00 Red Cross drive quota, with several contributions still expected. The report came from Chairman Dugstad. Also notes on local social visits and a funeral gathering in the area. Poultrymen nationwide reduced death loss by 3 percent in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Way
Red Cross
Clermont
Dugstad
Clermont Outstanding in Contribution to Seal Sale
Clermont and vicinity led the Christmas seal sale with strong backing. Fayette county towns contributed with Clermont at the top, including Oelwein Rural Schools 742.97, West Union 221.25, Fayette 165.80, Clermont 113.00, Maynard 102.66, Elgin 50.00, Arlington 52.94, Hawkeye 48.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette County
Oelwein
West Union
Fayette
Maynard
Elgin
Arlington
Hawkeye
Clermont social notes recall visits across states
Clermont calendar lists events for March including B P Women’s Club meeting and Firemen’s gathering. Several visiting guests from North Dakota Wisconsin and Minnesota were noted, with extended family visits and weekend calls to local residents, including Carl Dugstad and Edmund Dugstad, and numerous relatives in Clermont and neighboring towns.
Clermont Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Planned
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon March 29 at the home of Mrs. Marjorie Appelman. Hostess Mrs. Joyce Appelman will assist. Roll call will be answered by giving garden hints with seed and plant slip exchanges. The program includes a vocal duet by Mrs. Grace Simek and Mrs. Anna Baechler and a piano solo by Barbara Appelman. A paper on gardening and sowers will be read by Mrs. Lorraine Crowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Marjorie Appelman
Joyce Appelman
Grace Simek
Anna Baechler
Barbara Appelman
Lorraine Crowe
Twenty Five Years Ago Letters From Lieut Carr Claim Return Home
Twenty five years ago letters received last week from Lieut L L Carr stated his company had been ordered home and would leave for the embarkation port by March 10 or soon after. Other news notes travelers, nurse training, and soldiers overseas. Ted Peterson landed safely in Brooklyn en route to Camp Merijvill New Jersey after eight weeks absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Carr
Geo. Rounds
P. H. Cummings
Iowa City
Fred Hoyt
Cedar Rapids
Lyman Bros, Wholesale Millinery
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Chicago
Victory Loan
Ritchie
Neva
Ross
Fennimore
Wis
H. F. Shipton
J.H. Shipton
Anna Knudson
Grant Gruver
Brooklyn
Camp Merjvill
New Jersey
Ted
St. Aigenon
France
Wedding Date Announced for Miss Anna Lolita Blake
Mr and Mrs W R Blake of Clermont announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Anna Lolita Blake to St Robert Steele. The ceremony will be held at Clermont Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 5 with a luncheon at the Lutheran church parlor hosted by the Aid Society.
Mission Society Meeting at West Clermont Lutheran Church
The Mission Society of the West Clermont Lutheran church held its regular monthly meeting with many members and guests present. Rev. A. O. Nesset led devotions after a brief business session, Emma Larson chaired the program, and Mrs. J. B. Shipton spoke on Holy is His Name as part of a Ten Commandments series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee the Mission Society of the West
Doris Gilbert
Helen Abal
Mary Ann Nelson
Mesdames Bernell Larson
Wm. A. Nelson
Ben Frautechy
Helen Osmundson
Ole C. Peterson
Swen Swenson
J. B. Shipton
Legion Auxiliary entertained at Mrs Olson home March 14
Mrs Ruth Olson and Mrs Willard Martin hosted the American Legion Auxiliary at Olson home Tuesday evening March 14. Six pounds of carpet rags were sent to Knox ville hospital and donations of 10 dollars to the Red Cross and 5 dollars to the club mobile were reported. The mobile unit, a national defense project, carries meals and entertains troops. President Mrs Joyce Appelman received a cooperation certificate for helping collect furs to make warm garments for Merchant Marine and Coast Guard boys. The auxiliary served a 6 30 dinner to Clermont Commercial Club and guests including high school boys on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Olson
Willard Martin
American Legion
Knoxville
Red Cross
Club Mobile
Joyce Appelman
Merchant Marine
Coast Guard
Clermont Commercial Club
Clermont Masons to confer first degree Friday evening
The Clermont lodge plans to confer the first degree on a candidate Friday evening with several Elgin members participating. All lodge members are invited as guests. Mrs. W. R. Blake has returned to Clermont after spending most of winter in Des Moines where Mr. Blake is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dugstad
Lansford
N. D
Edmund
Clermont
Karen Simon
Waukon
Tillie Swenson
Walter Worthington
Robert Burrow
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Burrow
Rolf Paulson
Holman
Wis
George Paulson
Gene Grover
Fayette
Mary Scott
Mire
Palmer Larson
Eagle
Gitoves
Lloyd. Aanes
Clarice Jane Jean
Mellion Loftsgard
Louie Amundson
Joyce
Bettina Bura
O. J. Swenson
Waseca
Minn
Swen ‘Swenson
A. S. Houg
West Union
Oliver Torkelson
Eisis
Henrg
Elmer Hoag
St. Ansgar
Lt. B. Shipton
Swen Swenson
Elgin
Carmen Swenson
Roy Swenson
Clinton Crooks
Julia Bilden
Mynnie Bruner
Waterloo
Doris Gilbert
Helen Abel
Wayne Abel
Wayne Allen
Thomas Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Elbert Westpfahl
Richard Griebenow
Walter Becker
Des Moines
Idaho
Walter
Navy
Clermont Masons
W. R. Blake
Mr. Blake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodland Club
Catholic Organization
Wm. Belschner
Alfred Baechler
Robert Poleet
Uns
United States Defense Bonds
Savings Bank
Erickson
J. A. Erickson
N. H. Nelson
Clara Hollien
Peter Lofte
Henry Olson
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
Andine Vasby
Joe. Becker
Brian
Grinnell
Harry Becker
Fraber
Boone County District Court
Fraser
Frederick R. Zito
Heroam
U. S. Treasury Department
Gospel Meetings Opera House
D. V
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Jesse Olsons
Joe Becker
Margarets
James Martini
Robert Hezbiltan
Bobby
Ben Hulbert
Verdell
Jessie Loftsgard
Nina Simerson
Geo, Hanson
Madison
S. D
Mons Hanson
Thor
Pomeroy
Eagle Grove
Martin Nelson
Ansmosa
Pete Erickson
Water~ville
United States
B. & P. Women's Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
Enterprise
Church Society Met
Entertain Legion Auxiliary
Mar
Clexmont
Towa
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