Hour Adoration at St Peter’s Church Observed by Parishes
A daylong Hour of Adoration at St Peter's Church began with 9 am Mass and continued through the day. Rev Father Weydert of Ossian led the closing evening sermon. the St Peter's parochial school choir, with organist Mrs Elmer Trude, sang hymns. Priests from nearby parishes assisted in the adoration hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Weydert
Ossian
St. Peter's Parochial School
Elmer Trude
Monsignor
Thilgten
Weydert
Osgl
Memorial Day Speaker Accepts Invitation in Decorah Area
Charles A. Bengan, farmer near Bickader, accepts invitation from Sheehan-Olson Post 376 to be guest speaker at the high period auditorium. Benson is noted as well known in northeast Town, former Decorah circuit member and current president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Wea
Charles A. Bengan
Bickader
Sheehan-Olson Post
Itn Wes
Benson
The
Decorah
Clermont Ladies' Aid Meets at Edith Larson Home
Clermont Ladies' Aid gathered Wednesday afternoon at Edith Larson's home with assistance from Neegy Massptie Appelman and Mrs. Duey Engle. They planned to clean library shelves. Edna Nelson invites helpers. Jean Reed presented a Little America lesson. Minnie Camp of West Union visited Halverson home. Doyle Bennett family of Elgin visited Bennett home. Automatic water heaters advertised by John M. Tillotson Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid
Edith Larson
Neegy
Massptie
Appelman
Duey" Engle
Edna Nelson
Nelson
Iso
Jean Reed
Minnie Camp
West Union
J.C. Halverson
Doyle Bennett
Elgin
Harold Bennett
John M. Tillotson
Dial
East Clermont Mission Society Meeting Highlights
The East Clermont Mission Society met in May with hostesses Mesdames Bert yngaes Ewald Lyngaas Julie Landagard and Alvin Halverson. Nessét led devotions and readings from the Amvet Auxiliary and Beleraon family. Mrs Lizage Gunderson received a life membership as the oldest incomirined member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Mission Society
May
Mesdames Bertyngaes
Ewald Lyngaas
Julie Landagard
Alvin Halverson
Jesus
Hev. Nessét
Amvet
Beleraon
Bocietys Hird
Lizage Gunderson
Ole Blockhus
Henry
Kittelson
New Library Additions List At Clermont
The Clermont library reports newly purchased books across fiction and non fiction. Highlights include The Little Filp Engine by Lois Lenski Charlotte Steener Snip Snapp Snurf and the Big Farm Maj Lindman Treasure Cave Sanford Pousey Sky Rock 4 Berta and Elmer Hader Terry and the Pirates Milton Caniff Skookum Knox Evans A Date for Diane Elizabeth Headley Ann Bartlett at Bataan and Ann Bartlett Navy Nurse Martha Johnson Miss Navy Juniors Jean Dupont Miller Gateway Amelia E Walden Blue Ridge Billy Lois Lenski Patty Paints a Picture Laura Bannon The Flying House Carol Mrs Piggle Wiggle Betty MacDonald The Mystery of Batty Ridge Alan Gregg Captain Dow and the Hole in the Doughnut Le Grand Henderson The Swan Song Once Marjorie Carleton The Walls of Jericho Paul L Wellman Dunkerlys Howard Spring Together Katherine Tup per Marshall Red Morning Ruby Frazier Frey Mrs Mike Benedict and Nancy Freedman Young Claudia Rose Franklin The Thresher Herbert Krause The Clever Sister Margaret C Banning All the Kings Men Robert Warren Prominent Among Mourners Carolyn Thomas Echo Want Ads Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lois Lenski
Charlotte Steener
Snapp
Snurf
Maj. Lindman
Sanford Pousey
Berta
Elmer Hader
Milton Caniff
Skookum
Knox Evans
Diane
Elizabeth Headley
Ann Bartlett
Bataan
Navy
Martha Johnson
Jean ‘Dupont Miller
Gateway
Amelia E. Walden
Blue Ridge Billy
Lois ‘Lenski
Patty
Laura Bannon
Carol
Howard Spring
Katherine Tupper Marshall
Ruby Frazier Frey
Mike
Benedict
Nancy Freedman
Claudia
Rose Franklin
Check payments rise as women manage budgets
Increasingly women use checks to control expenses and save for emergencies. A suggestion urges couples to establish a checking account together to simplify financial planning and avoid delays.
Senior Play Delayed to May Ninth at Clermont
Gladys Youslin’s illness forces postponement of the senior play to Friday May 9. Doors open at 7:15 as Clermont hosts Randalia. first six innings saw Randalia fail to hit Loftsgard, then two hits in the seventh. Clermont had 9 hits. Loftsgard pitched well for Randalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Youslin
Clermont
Randalia Sa Reuarats
Randalia
Clermont v
Loftsgard
F. Shipton
Duri
Randalis
Clermont Boys
Ceredit
Speaker for Memorial Day Program Announced
Mr. Charles A. Benson of a fair near Elkader has accepted the invitation of Sheehan- it goh Post No. 875 Clermont to be guest speaker at the Memorial Day program. The event, at 10:00 a m on May 30, will be held in the high school auditorium. Benson, prominent in northeast Iowa, is a former Iowa state senator and active in the Lutheran Brotherhood, currently president of the Decorah Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Benson
Elkader
Sheehan- It Goh Post
Clermont
Benson
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Lutheran ‘Brotherhood
Decorah
Clermont Public Library Annual Report Highlights
The Clermont Public Library annual report records total circulation of 3701 with 81 in adult nonfiction and 1329 in adult fiction plus 2291 for juveniles. The year began with 2535 volumes and ended with a total stock. 65 adult volumes and donations added. Funds spent on books totaled 202.23 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Public Library
25 Years Ago Amon Erickson Resigned Buttermaking Role
25 years of service in buttermaking ends for Amon Erickson at Clermont Valley Creamery Co. Clarence Kolsrud of Waterville succeeds him. Nels Everson to assist. Agnes Crowe signs to teach at Elgin next year amid school staff changes. Little Six League reorgs at Hawkeye with four towns retaining posts. new name Little Hight League. opening games set for June 4. Decorah jury convicts H F Kneeskern of first degree murder. case to be appealed. Earl Havenstrite, seven, suffers a compound leg fracture at school play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Erickson
Clermont Valley Creamery Co
G. L. Weeks
Union Creamery Co
Clermont
Postville
Elgin
Erickson
Clarence Kolsrud
Waterville
Kolsrud
Dubuque
Nels Everson
Agnes Crowe
Schoor
Little
L. H. Hauth
Hawkeye
W. R. Blake
van Brocklin
Decorah
H. F. Kneeskern
Earl Havenstrite
George Havenstrite
Schoo
Filling Station Changes Hands
Harold Triem sold his Phillips 66 service station to his brother Ames Triem who took possession on Monday. Due to recury rent, material attacks, Harold’s health was not the best and he was forced to retire from his work for a while. Mr and Mrs James Triem, who had been living in Cedar Rapids, are again Clermont residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Triem
Phillips 66
Ames Triem
Harald
Janes Triem
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Work at Finnigan farm noted in brief
Oil-fired furnaces now available again. Place your order now to ensure fall delivery. John M. Tillotson advertises in Elgin. Dial 2412. Donald Horan has aided at the Finnigan farm in recent days of the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Horan
Finnigan
John M. Tillotson
Dial
Elgin
Wis
West Clermont Parish Activities Planned in May Notices
A schedule lists church events across West and East Clermont for May. Joint council meeting at West Clermont parlors at 2 p.m. on a Sunday, choir sessions, Sunday school in Highland, plus May meetings of Highland Societies, East Clermont Luther League, West Clermont adult Bible class, and neighborhood clubs with hosts and assisters named. Notable helpers include Mesdames A R Larson H R Larson Glen Larson Paul Larson and Mrs Mervin Hunsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
H— Fein Sn
West Clermont
Isoam
East Clermont
Highland
Highland Societies
Philman Larson
Mesdames
A. R. Larson
H.R. Larson
Glen Larson
Paul Larson
East Clermont Luther League
Alow
East
Clermont Methodist Church Progress Report Summary
In Clermont the Methodist Church announces services on the next two Sunday evenings. Dr. Dill, superintendent of the Dubuque district, preached last Sunday and led the fourth quarterly conference. Reports show all church departments did very fine work. Rev Bruce D Jones is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill
Dubuque
Bruce D, Jones
W S C S Elects New President At Clermont Meeting
The W S C S met Thursday evening at Mrs. Carrie Carpenter s home. LaNora Halverson elected president to fill Jean Reed s vacancy. Reed couple plan to leave Clermont soon. Metal Schneider to fill church activities post. A bedspread raffle and refreshments set for Saturday May 17 at the Halverson building from 7 to 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Carpenter
LaNora Halverson
Jean Reed
Clermont Baseball Team Opens Season at Festina
The Clermont baseball team opened the season with a game at Festina Sunday. Next Sunday they will play Ossian at Clermont. Dorothy Helgerson was a weekend guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ansign Helgerson. Clermont Brick and Sand Hardware advertises cave spouting and down spout installation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Festina
Ossian
Dorothy Helgerson
Ansign Helgerson
Clermont Brick & Sand Hardware
W M F Convention Delegates Meet at Waterl Ridge Church
Delegates from West Oak Lutheran Waterl Ridge and East Clermont churches attended the W M F convention. Officers were elected and installed, with Rev C Heltne presiding. Delegates listed include Ruth Ql son Roy Tatro jr and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterl 2. Ridge Church
Weat Oe Lutheran Church
Ruths Qlson
Roy Tatro
A. O. Nesset
Sircuit
Charity
Ee Alvin Amundson
Mets
James Arthur Nelson
Herbert Martin
Harry Stolle
Elosiér Cook
Jacob
Joe Wander
L. T. N. Olson
Henry Schweinerys
Millard Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Henry O. Olson
Hans J. Larson
Wm. ‘Belschner
Richard Griebenow
Berlina Buraas
Crowe Family Drug Store Sold to G. L. Crowe
On Monday G L Crowe bought the interest of Mae Crowe in the Crowe family drug store. William Crowe, Mae’s father and former owner, had been connected with the store for over seventy years. Crowe pledges to maintain the same courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Crowe
Eddy
Mae Crowe
Crowe
Wm. Crowe
Mae
Everett Crowe
Clermont Calendar May Meetings and Notice Update
The Clermont calendar lists Monday May 12 Legion meeting, Tuesday May 13 Legion Auxiliary meeting and Woolland Study Club, Wednesday May 14 W C C social. A notice for automatic burning water heater and 62 M. Tillotson at Elgin dial 2412.
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Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Woolland Study Club
John M. Tillotson
Dial
Elgin
Slife
Surprise birthday party for Mrs Loftsgard
A surprise pot luck supper honoring Mrs Jessie Loftsgard on her birthday was held Wednesday at six o clock. Attendees included Alma Anderson Lucy Engle Hillie Swenson Helen Becker Helen Berentson Lars Sampson Kathinka Larson Alice Kittelson Zella Alderson Lara Wells and Harry Becker. Florence Gutcher organized the gathering and Mrs Loftsgard received a gift after the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Loftsgard
Groupyes
Jagies
Alma Anderson
Lucy Engle
Hillie Swenson
Helen Becker
Helen Berentson
Lars Sampson
Kathinka Larson
Alice Kittelson
Zella Alderson
Lara Wells
Harry Becker
Florence Gutcher
Loftsgard
Death of Mrs Ruraden at 58 after lingering illness
Mrs Ruraden Marius died at her home on Tuesday morning May 6 after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services will be held Friday May 9 at 2 o clock at the West Clermont Lutheran Church. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marius Ruraden
Shae-s
West Clermont
Postville visitors share Sunday afternoon calls
Mae and Rose McNeil of Postville spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs. Frank Fay. Mr and Mrs Frank Rounds and Elizabeth of Delwent were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Brady Paulson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Rose McNeil
Postville
Frank Fay
Frank Rounds
Elizabeth
Delwent
Brady Paulson
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St.Peter's Church
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Gordon J
Hoopman
Towa
Verna Blockhus
Leona ‘Lyngaas
Clarence
Olson
Ed Johnson
Carl Halverson
Echo
Dad
Clermont, Jowa
seHgers
David Gurgher
Lion
Milo Helgerson
Duane Guttcher
Stanford
Jo Ann Moore
Duveneck
Abe
Ec.girla
ED Dod
Elsie
Uttle
Public Library Annual Report
Enterprise
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont. Methodist Church
Legion Meet
Wéesie Loftsgard
Ruraden
John Deere
Ing
Richard L. Olson
Clermont, Iowa
Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co
Lyle B. Gunderson
Mer
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