Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes National Memorial Day Plans
Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Martin Nelsons home on May 9. Presidents opened in regular form. plans to repaint school zone signs and decorations for Memorial Day discussed. Winners announced for poppy poster and Americanism essay contests. Memorial Day awards to be presented May 30. Members to decorate graves and sell poppies on May 20. Music Week and Mother's Day program arranged. Initiation conducted. rum mage sale planned for May 20. Wives of men in a bridge club hosted a dinner at Rex hotel. last meeting for two couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Jerdee
Clarence Amundson
Lois Schweinefus
Arthur Loutsgard
Daniel
R. V. Brandt
Martin Nelson
Dan Burke
Mellien Loftsgard
Christine Rypestor
Theo. Loftsgard
Wm. J. Nelson
H. B. Greenley
Fred Cline
Walter Vinton
America
Annabelle Loftsgard
Maxine Nelson
Theodore Loftsgard
Men's Bridge Club
Private Sale at Home of Late Mrs Mary White Clermont IA
A private sale begins Thursday May 11 at the home of the late Mrs Mary White in Clermont Iowa. The listing includes a 3 piece oak bedroom suite iron bed mattress and springs dresser black walnut wardrobe wash stand rockers dining room table and six chairs library table sideboard ice box two small tables black walnut drop leaf kitchen table stoves two cupboards lawn mower and other articles. Mrs Marguerite Rogers.
Commencement Address by Dr Vivian T Smith at Clermont
Dr Vivian T Smith of Fayette and president of Upper Iowa will deliver the commencement address at Clermont on Thursday May 25. The topic is Division of Service. Smith has been a popular speaker before many groups during the winter and many in northeastern Iowa have welcomed his talks and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian T. Smith
Fayette
Upper Iowa
Clermont
Smith
Towa
West Clermont and Highland Churches Hit May Events
The Lutheran Singing Church outlines May services with confirmations at West Clermont at 10:30 am and Divine services at Highland at 2:30 pm. Sunday schools at East Clermont 8:30 am and West Clermont 9:30 am plus Highland 2:30 pm. A West Clermont examination is set for May 12 at 8:00 pm and the Decorah circuit spring convention arrives May 17–18 at Orleans church with Rev. H. M. Norman. consecration begins May 16. Dr. Jacob Tanner will speak. public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Highland Church
East Clermont
Buthe
East Glam Chepsey
Decorah
Orleans
H. M. Norman
Jacob Tanner
Clermont and Norway
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Clermont School Notes Sextette and Glee Club Win Honors
Clermont high school students earned top honors at the state music contest in Iowa City on May 4 5 and 6 with the sextette and glee club directed by Max Dean Snyder both winning first place ratings. Their victory qualifies them for the regional contest in Minneapolis in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Clermont
Glee Club
Max Dean Snyder
Minneapolis
Clermont High
Mr. Snyder
Herbert Kauffman
West Union
Kenneth Lofstuen
Glenice Hangartner
David Hackmann
Dolores Schupanitz
Duane Hackett
Topsy
Leaders Meet Mediator In Coal Get Together
John L. Lewis head of United Mine Workers and Charles ONeil spokesman for coal operators listen as Dr John R Steelman Attache at the Labor Department urges a final compromise at the Hotel Biltmore New York before the bituminous coal tie up resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Charles O'Neil
John R. Steelman
United States Department of Labor
Biltmore
Dr Tanner Guest Speaker At Consecration Services
Beginning Tuesday evening May 16 the Clermont Lutheran parish East and West congregations host a series of informal consecration services open to the public with Dr Tanner as guest speaker. Known for church education work and years of service in dogmatics at Luther Minnesota, he will present Bible Studies Practically Applied. He will also preach Sunday May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran
Jacob Tanner
Clermont and Norway
Tanner
Clermont
Our Church
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Minn
Clermont Calendar Social Meetings and Club Gatherings
May events listed for Clermont include W C O F social meeting on the 211 Thursday, Commercial Club on the 15 Monday, school board meeting and senior class play on the 16 Tuesday, Mission Society meeting on the 17 Wednesday, and W C O F and Clermont Lodge AVF A M business meetings on the 18 Thursday. The schedule outlines community and fraternal group activities for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
Clermont Lodge Avf
A.M
Joint Meeting Of Rosary Society And Study Club
The St. Peter's Rosary Society and AsJtar Guild joined with the St. Theresa Study Club for a Thursday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Calahan. Twenty-five members and two guests attended. Mrs. Reigal led the study, speaking about her trip to Germany, as refreshments were provided by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
AsJtar Guild
St. Theresa Study Club
Frank Calahan
E. L. Crowe
J. P. Sullivan
B. Reigal
Germany
Union Church Hosts Birthday Celebrations and Norway Royal Visit
Union Church J C Warton preached at 7 30 p m. Guests at Otto Larson home celebrated Oliver Larson and Louis Halverson birthday anniversaries. Attendees included Rev and Mrs E E Ramsey J A Erickson and son Norman Dr and Mrs I C Jerdee and Elsie Marie. They joined a banquet at Luther College Decorah during the Norway crown prince and princess visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Bemiss
Albert Halverson
Otto Larson
Oliver Larson
Louis Halverson
E. E. Ramsey
J. A. Erickson
Norman
I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
C. K. Preus Gymnasium
Luther College, Decorah
Crown Prince
Crown Princess of
Norway
Priscilla Working Band Hosts May Meeting at Lutheran Parlor
Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday afternoon May 3 at the Lutheran church parlors with hostesses Priscilla Working Band members and Mrs William B Miller and others. They planned to entertain Dr Jacob Tanner of Minneapolis mid month. Finance announced a 5.00 donation to the track rack fund and bake sale yielded 27.02 from bake table 14.32 lunch 5.35 and apron sale 7.35. Mrs E E Ramsey and Agnes Anderson reported on the circuit convention as delegates. Devo tions led by Rev Ramsey closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Skaren
William B. Miller
Henry Schweinefus
Peter Lofte
Cornell Anfinson
Priscilla
Lutheran Church
Jacob Tanner
Minneapolis
Minn
E. E. Ramsey
Agnes Anderson
Ramsey
Enrollment of Poppy Day Workers
Enthusiastic response to the Legion Auxiliary call for volunteers to distribute memorial poppies on Poppy Day May 27 is reported by Mrs J Jerdec. Local workers will join an army of more than 100000 nationwide. More than ten million Americans are expected to wear poppies and donate to wartime veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
J. Jerdec
Annual Clermont library report for year ending 1939
The Clermont library’s annual report shows 1548 volumes at year start, 118 purchased, 5 donated, 3 withdrawn, 20 worn out. End year total 1448 with 4347 total circulations, peak day 165 and average 85. Supported by Clermont Ladies' Aid Society, open Saturdays 2 to 4:30. Mrs. R V Brandt chairs the library committee. librarians appointed by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Library
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
R. V. Brandt
Mrs Jerdee Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon Tilt
Mrs I C Jerdee entertained the Contract bridge club at a one o clock luncheon at her home Tuesday afternoon. High score went to Mrs H B Greenley with second high to Mrs W R Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Jerdee
Contract Bridge Club
H. B. Greenley
W. R. Blake
Confirmation at West Clermont Church May 14
West Clermont Lutheran Church holds Confirmation for a two year class next Sunday at 10 30 a m with public examination and solemn vows. The occasion thanks Christian parents and friends for guidance and recalls the salvation through Jesus Christ. Names of confirmands include Gladys Anderson Clarence Amundson John Barnes and others. Public examination Friday at West Church 8 o’clock. Local notices mention moves and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Gladys Lucille Anderson
Clarence Edward Amundson
John William Barnes
Magis Lorraine Durscher
Dwayne Delbert Frieden
Norman Gilbert
Mayin Curtis Larson
Gladys Lavon Larson
Arthur Eugene Loftsgard
Leon Gilman Loftsgard
Augusta Clara Miller
Belva Jane Miller
Floy Nadine Miller
Kenneth Clarence Olson
Marcella Lorraine Osterhus
Helen Geneva Stee
Bernice Jeanette Sky
Mildred Lillian Thorson
Ray Kenneth Vashy
Donald Guy Williams
Rose Anna Johnson
West Church
Kleppe Larson Couple Wed at Clermont Parsonage
Margaret Kleppe daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kleppe of West Union and Bernett Pearson son of Mrs Oscar Larson were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Clermont on May 6 with Reverend Ramsey officiating. Attendants included Mildred Larson and Adri Kleppe. The bride wore raspberry wine attire and blue accessories. The Larson and Kleppe families will celebrate at the farm home and the couple received a shower at the West Union I C O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kleppe
Eduigtter
Alfred Kleppe
West Union
Bernett Pearson
Oscar
Larson
Clement
Monnbriage
Clermont
Ramsey
Mindred Larson
Tero
Adri Kleppe
Mrs. Laarson
Mrs. Larson
1. C. O. F. Hall
Study Club Closes Year in Clermont Home Meeting
The Clermont Study Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. R. V. Brandt's home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. H. A. Lubke reviewed Movie Made Children by Henry James Forman. Mrs. Brandt reported on the Fayette County Federation of Women's Clubs convention at Arlington and gifts were given to Mrs. J. E. White who moves to Maywood Illinois and to Mrs. B. A. Lenhart who is leaving Clermont. Retiring president Mrs. Gordon Junker introduced the new president Mrs. Martin Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
R. V. Brandt
H. A. Lubke
Henry James Forman
Clermont
Aster Data
Gordon Junker
Laayer
Martin Nelson
Clermont Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
The Clermont Cemetery association schedules its annual meeting at Farmers Savings Bank on Monday evening May 15, 1989 at 6 o clock. Officers will be elected and other business may be discussed. Attendance is urged to support cemetery affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Cemetery Association
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Dressers’ Convention Attended by Local Ladies
Mrs Hazel Schreder joined Cecelia Foudeck and Leila Schmidt of Pasatville at the Cedar Rapids Sunday gathering for the dressers convention held at the Poepit Hated venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Schreder
Cecelia Foudeck
Leila Schmidt
Pasatville
Cedar Rapid
Hais Dressers
Conyen Papno
Phe Po Eepit
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Legion Auxiliary Meets
Mary White
Clermont, Iowa
Marguerite Rogers
Vivian T, Smith
Norman Erickson
Coe College
Mrs
Cline
Clermont, Sie
Clermont School
Marvin Larson
Ruth Krueger
Loyé#Erickson
Helen Halverson
Lorraine Follett
Merle Harris
H. H. Follett
Wm. Nelson
Theo. Lofisgard
Roger Paulson
Judith
Elizabeth Crowe
Patrick Sullivan
Margaret Sheehy
Robert St. Clair
Miss Berg
Tiger House
Clermont High School
Milo Anderson
George Larson
Harold and
Irene Halverson
Anna Mae
Eleanor Anderson
Burnell Anderson
Gilbert Brandt
Postville
Allen Anderson
Dan Sutter
Elgin
Dr. Tanner
Union Church
J.C. Warton
Annual Library Report
J. E. White
Maywood
A. Phillmore
Vernon Meyer
A. C. Meyer
Orvel Meyer
G. B. Schultz
Norma
Gwendolyn
Meleia Buddeoberg
Family
Castalia
Kleppe—Larson
Lowe Brothers
Burgess & Dugstad Lumber Company
Low
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