Ole K Olson dies after stroke in Clermont aged 75
Ole K. Olson longtime resident of the community died at the home of his daughter Mrs Harry Gunderson in Postville Sunday April 26 at age 75. He had suffered a light stroke a day earlier and another stroke at noon the day of his death. He left four children Cornelius Melvin Jolson Golson Edwin and siblings Olavus John Helena and G Roland. Funeral held April 29 at Postville and Clermont Lutheran churches with interment in Clermont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole K. Olson
Harry Gundergon
Postville
Olson
Clermont
Mexyn
Harry Gunderson
Mr. Olson
Marion Township
Clayton County
Iowa
Marion Lutheran Church
Ingeborg Olson
Gunder
Elgin
Forest Lake
Minn
Cornelius Olson
Melvin Olson
Jaline
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Olavus Olson
John Olson
St. Olaf
Helena Olson
West Union
G. Roland
Lutheran Church
Rev. G. Gunsten
Cause of Charity
Marie A Hoffman Rites Held In Benson Illinois
Funeral services were held Thursday at St John’s church in Benson Illinois for Marie A Hoffman of Clermont daughter of Mrs Jane Shields Hoffman and the late Charles A Hoffman Born June 7 1901 in Tipton Iowa she grew up in Benson and Clermont after finishing school in Clermont and Cedar Rapids she worked as a secretary in Chicago later returning to Clermont She died April 27 in Charles City after a prolonged illness Survived by her mother several aunts and uncles and many friends Attending mourners from distance included Mrs B Welsh and Mrs Minnie Ackers of Charles City and others from Illinois Iowa and Chicago including Mr and Mrs Harold Murray and sons of Champaign Illinois and Mrs Dan Ryan of Bloomington Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Benson
Ilinois
Marie A. Hoffman
Clermont
Marie Agnes Hoffman
Jane Shields Hoffman
Charles A. Hoffman
Tipton
Iowa
Hovffmans
Hoffman
Charles City
B. Welsh
Minnie Ackers
Wm. Beland
Stacyville
Charles Rogers
Harold Murray
Clermont Calendar notes and local society items
May events include a Friday banquet at the Lutheran church parlors and several Legion and guild meetings. The Clermont baseball team defeated Luana 2 to 1. Wilma Steinmetz of Elgin visited the Dr. R. W. Brandt home, and Marvin Johnson has been bedridden with illness. Library hours are 2 to 430 on Saturdays, with numerous visits by Clermont residents to Waterloo and area homes. Substantial town news covers births, visitors, and a Masonville silver jubilee attendance.
Ossian Deanery NCW meets at Fort Atkinson city hall
The Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women held its quarterly meeting at Fort Atkinson city hall on Wednesday afternoon April 29. Mrs. Dan Burke presided, Rev. Father Tiltgen led a prayer, and roll call listed Clermont, Spillville, Ossian, Postville, Fort Atkinson and Calmar members. A Child Health Day proclamation from President Roosevelt was read, with brief talks by Fathers Tiltgen and Dostal. An afternoon program by local high school faculty featured vocal and piano solos, numbers by youngsters, a harmonica band, and a girls drill. Refreshments followed. Attendees from Clermont included Mrs. Burke and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
National Council of Catholic Women
Fort Atkinson
Dan Burke
Tiltgen Fot Ossian
Holy Ghost
Father Dostal
Miss Meyer
Clermont
Spillville
Postville
Calmar
Burke
Roosevelt
Father Tiltgen
Margaret ‘Willenberg
E. L. Crowe
J.P. Sullivan
Ella Rafferty
Mae Carlin
Anson Priest
Elizabeth Priest
W C O F Social Meeting Held at Mrs Burke Home
The social meeting of the W C O F was hosted by Mrs Dan Burke with Mrs Kathryn Horan and daughter Irene assisting. Frank Raftis of Wadena won high score and Ella Rafferty had low score. Out of town guests included Mr Raftis and daughters Fraeoys and Lucille of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Burke
Kathryn Horan
Irene
Frank Raftis
Wadena
Ella Rafferty
Mas
Fra Eys and
Lucille
Clermont Ladies' Aid Society Meets For Spring Plans
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon April 29 at Mrs. H. H. Follett's home. President I. C. Jerdee led a program with “Spring Song” directed by L. H. Appelman. Members shared spring garden plans and heard a talk on Flowers and Gardens. An apron committee for the bazaar was formed consisting of Louise Miller Thos Cummings H A Lubke and Albert Lubke. R V Brandt reported the Clermont free public library figures. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
H. H. Follett
Thos. Cummings
W. J. Nelson
I. C. Jerdee
L. H. Appelman
R. V. Brandt
Entertain at Bridge Hosts Honor Outgoing Guests
Mrs Hazel Schrader and Geneva Wells hosted a bridge party Friday May 1 at their home for Mrs L V Candee and Marian Anderson who have moved away. Five tables played with Phyllis Lubke and Mrs Martin Nelson top two scores. Refreshments were served late. attendees included many local residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Schrader
Geneva Wells
L. V. Candee
Maian Anderson
Phyllis Lubke
Martin Nelson
L. V. ‘Candee
Orval Sullivan
Elkader
Evelyn Dug
Rag Man And Civil News In Rag Bits And Local Notes
A Rag Man uses scraps to craft new items from hats to stockings and sacks. Civil law term vis major defined as inevitable accidents from natural forces. Local society notes from Cresco to New Hampton include visits, moves, guests, a birth, bridge party results, and Legion Auxiliary meeting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya Tit Bits
Clermont Free Public Library Report 1956
Report of Clermont free public library for year ending March 31, 1956. Volumes in library March 31, 1936 total 846 after additions 131 including 68 purchased 63 donations. Net increase 111. Circulation 2,829 with average daily 56. Largest day 100, smallest 25. Open 50 days, 212 hours. Receipts fines 6.74. Expenditures 51.23. Books repaired 40. Books worn out 9, lost or missing 1.
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Clermont Free Public Library
Hbrary
Clermont High Athletes Banquet Hosted By Commercial Club
The Clermont Commercial club will entertain Clermont high school athletes at a banquet Friday evening May 8 at the Lutheran church parlors. Master of Ceremonies Edmund Dugstad. prayers by Rev. Gunsten. selections by the high school girls sextette. addresses by Dr. A. E. Bennett and talks by Peter Nedimovitch Vernon Olson and others. Two student talks feature Gladys L. Olson Virgil Anderson Louise Peterson Jane Denniston Jennie Johnson. Dr L L Carr presides Board of Education. selection by Girls Sextette.
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Clermont Commercial Club
Clermont High
Lutheran Church
Jennie Johnson
L. L. Carr
Board of Education Selection
The President's Oath and Federal Oath Traditions
The Constitution prescribes the President's oath to faithfully execute office and defend the Constitution. The Vice President and members of Congress also swear or affirm to support the Constitution, though specific forms vary.
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United States
Similar Tithes for Officials and Federal Aces
The comptroller of the currency, an official of the Treasury, oversees national banks and is appointed by the President and serves at presidential pleasure. The comptroller general heads the General Accounting Office, with a fixed term of four years and removal by Congress or impeachment.
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Comptroller of Currency
Treasury Department
Unite States
General Accounting Office
Congress
Sin-Eater Tradition Across England and Scotland
A sin eater was a man who, for payment, ritually consumed food and drink to bear the sins of the deceased. The custom was once common in England and in the Scottish Highlands.
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England
Scotland
Philosophical Truths Overview
Philosophical truths discuss ideals about the mind, existence, destiny, and the nature of humanity. The text outlines enduring questions about knowledge, meaning, and the self, highlighting the role of reason, perception, and values in shaping understanding.
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Min
Clermont Luth Church to Confirm 11 Members
On Sunday May 10 Clermont Lutheran Church West in town will confirm 11 members led by Rev Gunsten. The class includes Leslie Anderson Vino Gress Donald Hanson Elmer Jozeph Hoag Emmet A Gunderson Gien Paulson Harry Junior Stolle Lisa Anfirson Anna Maythel Stee Vinah Nelson and June Rose Larson. Communion service follows at 8 pm. Wadena Church holds Divine services at 2:30 pm in the Lutheran church. Come to church you are always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
Gunsten
Leslie Anderson
Vino Gress
Donald Hanson
Elmer Jozeph Hoag
Emmet A. Gunderson
Gien Paulson
Harry Junior Stolle
Lisa Anfirson
Anna Maythel Stee
Vinah Nelson
June Rose Larson
Wadena Church
Clermont Union Church Worship Service and Guild Meeting
The Clermont Union Church announces a 7 30 p m worship service led by J J Snyder with Mrs Wm Nelson as pianist. All should attend in honor of Mother. The Ladies Guild will meet at Mrs Jay White's on Wednesday afternoon May 12 for an entertaining program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Ladies’ Guild
Jay White
Clermont Alumni Meeting Plans Banquet
Clermont high school alumni association will hold a meeting in the Larrabee auditorium Monday evening May 11 at 8 o clock. Plans will be made for a banquet and all members are urged to attend. Mrs Herman Lubke is president. Visitors include Miss Dugan of Dubuque who visited friends here Sunday. The Sehneinefus family spent Sunday evening with the Roy Tairo. Edouard Thaves of Burt visited the Brandt home Saturday. Several families traveled from Sunday to Tuesday for a visit in La Crosse Wisconsin. Anna Gunderson Oscar Larson and family Mildred Helferson and Gunderson brothers visited Mrs Melvin Velygerson near Waukon Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School Alumi Association
Larrabee Auditorium
Plana
Herman Lubke
Anna Gunderson
Oscar Larson
Mildred Helferson
Gunderson Brothers
Melvin Velygerson
Waukon
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Theresa Sheehy
Chicago
Margaret
George Washburn
Waterloo
Gladys Peterson
Edmund Dugstad
Evelyn and
Clarice
Chester
J. S. McCaffery
Masonville
Roy Tatro
Albert Halverson
A. O. Anderson
Monona
Frank Weigand
Fred Wilbur
Mary White
Clarence Gruver
Waterville
A. G. Gruver
Cedar Rapids
Fred Cline
Maryon Halverson
William
Herbert Martin
John Anderson
Near West Union
Simon Nelson
Caramen Swenson
Lester Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Martin Anderson
Gilbert Anderson
Andrew C. Anderson
Allen Habeger
Clurmont
American Legion Meeting
American Legion
Union Church Guild
Luana
Wilma Steinmetz
Dr. R. W. Brandt
Marvin Johnson
Hazel Schrader and Sons
Donald Pheine
McGregor
Julia Pitzenberger
Marian Farley
C. Bills
Mary Gruyer
Will Peters
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Crystal
J. Peck
Decorah
Haner Leui
Gladys Glesne
Carlton Peck
Fred Talley
Water‘loo
Douglas Wayne
Talley
Stella Tatro
J. F. McCaffery
Father O'Connell
B. Reigel
Brady Paulson
Bila Rafferty
Willlenberg
Agnes Kneeland
And
C.O. F. Social Meeting
Ladies’ Aid Society Meeting
Cresco
Hans Larson
L. Hoveland
Ole Christianson
Thelma
Laie Sampson
Myr
Mrs
W. A. Nelson
Lavonne Simek
U.0
Hazel Tatro
Mrs. Talley
Willenberg
Frances Christianson
Virgil Anderson
Robert Dean
West Union Hospital
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Lillian Crowe
van Appelmian
The
Legion Auxiliary
New Hampton
Clermont Free Public Library Report
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
Miss Dugan
Dubuque
Wm. Sehnéinefus
Roy Tairo
Edouard Thaves of
Burt
Arthur Meckelson
George ¥. Larson
Kathryn
la Crosse
Wis
Carter
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Paints, Building Materials
Coal
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