Rosary Society Meeting at St Peter’s held May fifth
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at Mrs FE L Crowe's home on May 5 with twenty members and three guests present. Mrs Walter Kohls presided as minutes were read and approved. A dinner plan was discussed, an invitation to a Clermont Free Public Library Silver Tea was noted, and Mrs Ed Boyle was thanked for a donated quilt top. The June meeting will be at the Quinn sisters' home after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild
FE. L. Crowe
Lawrence Horan
D. J. Flynn
J. P. Sullivan
Walter Kohls
Clermont Free
Priscilla Working Band Meeting At Church Parlors
The Priscilla Working Band met at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon May 4. Hostesses were Mrs. Cornel Anfinson Mrs. Henry Schweinefus Mrs. Peter Lofte Marie Skaein and Mrs. Wm. Miller. Rev E E Ramsey led devotions. Thirty two members answered roll call. Minutes were approved. Convention reports were read by Mrs. Roy Swenson and Mrs. L M Hovland. Five visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Cornel Anfinson
Henry Schweinefus
Peter Lofte
Marie Skaein
Wm. B. Miller
E. E. Ramsey
Roy Swenson
L. M. Hovland
Buraas Family Attend 60th Anniversary in Fosston Minn
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Buraas Herman Burass and Selmer Erickson left Saturday for Fosston Minnesota to attend the 60th wedding anniversary honoring Herman Buraas sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Peter Bjerke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Buraas
Herman Burass
Selmer Erickson
Fosston
Minn
Herman Buraas
Peter Bjerke
Business Opportunity Seeks Farm Experienced Partner
A community business offers a no investment opportunity requiring a car and farming or livestock feeding experience. Willingness to work is the only required trait. A man known to farmers can earn from $25 to $50 weekly. Write Box X care of the Enter prise.
The Singing Church May Sunday Services and Choir Schedule
Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 15 a m English service Highland 2 30 pm Baccalaureate at West Clermont Choirs meet East Thursdays 8 pm West Fridays 7 pm Junior choir 8 pm West Clermont Mission Society May 18 hostesses listed Pastor away for Centennial Appeal in Waukon parish quote Oh enter His courts with Thanks giving and Praise E E Ramsey Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont Lehurch
Highland Church
East Church
Westchurch
West Clermont Mission Society
Jesse Olson
Harry Yaulsin
Mary Staake
L. T. N.olson
Louie
Nelson
Waukon
E. E. Ramsey
Funeral Attended in Wisconsin For Ambrose Barry
Mr and Mrs Frank Fay and Mr and Mrs Frank Cahalan attended Ambrose Barrys funeral in Wilton Wisconsin Sunday afternoon. Barry brother of Fay s daughter in law Mrs Oliver Fay of Independence was killed in an auto accident last Thursday. Several relatives visited in the area over the weekend and others attended a district convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Waukon on Tuesday May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fay
Frank Cahalan
Ambrose Barry
Wilton
Wis
Hael Barry
Adolph Frederick
Alice
Evelyn Nordhus
Williamsfield
Arthur ‘Loftsgard
Frederick
Emil Larson
Illinois
R. V. Brandt
Martin Nelson
Roy Swenson
Dan Burke
American Legion and Auxiliary District
Waukon
Jessie Schult
Waterloo
Lou Jones
Test of Free Speech in Jersey City May 7 Planned
Representatives Jerry O'Connell and John T. Bernard, with their wives, planned to address a meeting in Journal Square, Jersey City, to test the constitutional guarantee of free speech against the mayoral control. Addresses were canceled pending a later date choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Newark
N. J
Jerry O'Connell
Montana
John T. Bernard
Minnesota
Farmer-Laborite
Journal Square
Frank Hague
New Jersey
O’connell
Patrick Herley Dies in Spokane Washington
Patrick Herley 73 died Friday in Spokane Washington funeral services were held Monday at St. Aloysius church burial followed at Holy Cross beside his wife who died four years ago He was station agent at the Great Northern depot for 25 years and employed by the company 44 years retiring three years ago Survived by his sister Mrs Johanna Cahalan of Spokane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Herley
Spokane
Wash
Herley
Clermont
Hennessey and Calloway
Armin Graber Joins West Union Faculty as Science Instructor
Armin Graber of Nashua, previously an instructor in Clermont schools, accepts a science teaching post in West Union for the coming year. He also coaches vocal groups and last Friday led the girls' sextet to the Iowa City state music contest, with the effort seen as valuable even without a placing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin Graber
Nashua
Clermont
West Union
Graber
Iowa City
Mother's Banquet Guest Mary White Attends West Union Presbytery
Mrs. Mary White attended a Mother's banquet at the Presbyterian church in West Union last Thursday. The event honored the mothers of members of the Thursday Afternoon Club, including Mrs. White's daughter Mrs. Harry Anderson who is a club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary White
Presbyterian Church
West Union
White
Harry Anderson
School Calendar Highlights for End of Term
The school releases the rest of the term calendar. Events include a 13th school exhibit, 15th baccalaureate services, 16th commencement night, 17th class picnics, and the school closes afterward.
Chrystal Miller Fills In For Fredericksburg Play Role
Chrystal Miller traveled to Fredericksburg Monday night to perform in the play Follow Thou Me, repeating a part she previously played in Elgin. She joined by Mrs Louise Miller, Mrs Len Simek, and Hugo Hackmann. Ronald Bruce, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bear, was baptized at the grandparents home by Rev E E Ramsey, with sponsors Margaret Conner Millard Bear and Mrs B W Conner. Lavonne Simek, a teacher near Hazelton, spent the weekend with the Len Simek family as her school closed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrystal Miller
Fredericksburg
Elgin
Baptist Church
Chrystal
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Hugo Hackmann
Ronald Bruce
Morley Paulson United in Marriage in Yakima
Margaret Morley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Morley of Yakima Washington and Alert Paulson son of the late Mr and Mrs Lars Paulson of Clermont were united in marriage Thursday April 28 at St Josephs rectory by Rev Lories B Egan Attending were Helen Siekowich and Herschel Rolts A formal aquacolored taffeta gown and large white hat with tea roses worn by the bride After the ceremony the couple were hosted to a wedding supper by the bride's parents They will live in Neches Heights after a brief eastern trip Mrs Paulson a St Joseph academy graduate and St Elizabeth nursing student Mr Paulson attended Clermont schooling Last week Mrs Paulson received two showers kitchen and linen Congratulations were extended by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Morley
George Morley
Yakima
Wash
Alert Paulson
Lars Paulson
Clermont
St. Joseph's Church
Lories B. Egan
Helen Siekowich
Herschel Rolts
Paulson
St. Joseph Academy
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Clermond
Nec
Ossian Deanery Women to Hold Spring Meeting
The ladies of the Ossian Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women will meet at Holy Name hall in West Union on Sunday afternoon May 15 at three o'clock. Holy Name Society hosts. President Elizabeth Priest of Clermont presides. Chairmen will report and a West Union program is planned. Parish women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
National Council of Catholic Women
Holy Name Hall
West Union
Holy Name Society
Elizabeth Priest
Clermont
Contract Club in Last Session at May luncheon
The Ladies Contract Club held their final session Tuesday afternoon May 10. Hostess Mrs. W. R. Blake of Fayette served a luncheon at Corner Cupboard Cafe before the group moved to Mrs Len Simek’s home for card play. High score was Mrs. Blake, second high Mrs. I. C. Jerdee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
Fayette
Len. Simek
Blake
I. C. Jerdee
Clermont Union Church Notes in Brief
J. J. Snyder, minister, and Mrs. Wm. Nelson, pianist, announce no Sunday evening services due to Baccalaureate. The Ladies Guild meets Wednesday at Mrs. Mary White’s home. Ed Nellie and Elizabeth Quinn visited Jesup and learned of newborn twins born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lappe. Mrs. Lappe is their niece. Mr. E. E. Bilden and family visited their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Moe, in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Ladies' Guild
Mary White
Nellie
Elizabeth Quinn
Jesup
Lawrence Lappe
Lappe
Quinns
E. E. Bilden
Julian Moe
Decorlah
Clermont School Activities Come to a Close
Clermont High School and eighth grade events close a busy year with baccalaureate at West Clermont Lutheran Church on May 15 and 8 o'clock commencement in the school gym on May 16. Irene Erickson heads as valedictorian with the Girls Sextet performing, and a long list of graduates and staff are named along with the eighth grade program and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ramsey
E.E. Ramsey
Ruth Berg
Clermont High School
J. J. Snyder
Glee Club
Irene Erickson
Newburn
Lenhart
L. Carr
L. O'Connell
Gretchen Rolfs
Bernard Hanson
Jane Dibble
Jackie Dibble
Margaret Moen
Norma Vasby
Robert Graham
Ralph Schrader
Marcella Schweinerus
Harold Learn
Leona Lyngaas
Marion Loftsgard
Joseph Paulson
Randolph Reierson
Stanley Loft
Speedy Clark
Norman Gilbert
Barbara Leroy
Helen Stee
Willie (Bronco
Supt
Iowa
Donald Marshall
Polly Clark
Clermont Study Club Sees Year’s Final Meeting At Mrs Nelson’s
The Clermont Study Club held the last meeting of the year at Mrs. Martin Nelson’s home with a 1 PM pot luck luncheon organized by the Nelson Greenley and Junker committee. Sixteen members attended as roll call was Wild Life and Mrs J C Halverson reviewed Finland the New Nation. Relatives learned of Rev Fr Joe Gassner’s father’s death. services followed Monday. A fire destroyed the Learn farm house at 4 AM Monday, burning 525 young chickens. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ostlie of near Arlington welcomed a daughter born Monday May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Martin Nelson
H. B. Greenley
Gordon Junker
J.C. Halverson
Finland
Agnes Rothery
Albert Bobby
Joe Gassner
Gassner
Brady Paulson
George
Lou Rounds
Chas
Learn
Lloyd Ostlie
Arlington
Achievement Day at Fayette County Women’s Home Project
The Achievement Day will be held at Fayette in the U 1 UW gym on Friday May 13 with booth judging and a music recognition contest. Lunch is at noon. Clermont township is urged to attend. a cordial welcome is extended. Mrs Harvey Meyer baked a birthday cake and wrote Happy Birthday in German for Mrs John Ehde’s 83rd birthday, showcasing the program’s community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
U. 1 UW
Clermont Township
Harvey Meyer
John Ehde
Clermont Calendar: May Events and Meetings
May calendar lists social and civic events in Clermont. On Thursday the 12th the W C O F social meets, Friday 13 hosts a school exhibit, Sunday 15 features Baccalaureate services, Monday 16 hosts Commercial Club commencement, Tuesday 17 library benefit to a School board meeting, Wednesday 18 Mission Society and Clermont lodge A F and A M, Thursday 19 W C O F business, and Friday and Saturday 20 and 21 host a home talent show to benefit the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Mission Society
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A. M
Fire Department
Birthday Party Honors Anna Helen Yauslin At Home
Anna Helen Yauslin was guest of honor at a Saturday birthday party at her home. Bunce was enjoyed after which lunch was served. Miss Yauslin received many gifts and a birthday cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Krueger, Kenton and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krueger, Clifton Miller, Melbert Baechler, Gretche Rolfs and Marjorie Scheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Helen Yauslin
Bunce
Miss Yauslin
Edwin Krueger
Kenton and Lyle
Edward Krueger
Clifton Miller
Melbert Baechler
Gretche
Rolfs
Marjorie Scheel
Carrs Attend P F O Convention In Decorah
Mrs. L L Carr with Mrs. Fred Luhman drove from Postville to Decorah for the P F O Convention in Sioux City. They expect to return Thursday. Agnes and Louise Bilden visited the Mac family in Decorah last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Carr
Fred Luhman
Postville
Decorah
Sioux City
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Rosary Society
Priscilla
The
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jean Arthur
Edn
Arnold
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
William Boyd
Gwen Gaze
Bette Davis
George Brent
Jezebel
Jezebel Daring
New Orleans
Robert Young
Florence Rice
Paradise
Clermont Fire Dept
Clermont Parade of Values
Pork Chops
Zippy
Pappy
Wisconsin
Morley—Paulson
Ossian Deanery
Clermont Union Church
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Julian Mac
Love Brothers Neptunite
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
Lowe Brothers
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