Clermont School Announces Graduation Week Schedule
Clermont seniors totaling nineteen with six girls and thirteen boys will receive diplomas May 22 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Rev. Wm. McClurg of Oelwein slated as speaker. Baccalaureate May 18 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. E. E. Ramsey presiding. Class day May 20 at 2 p.m. features the play A Marriage Proposal. Report cards issued May 23 at 1 p.m. and class picnics planned for late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McClurg
Oelwein
Arthur Amundson
Harlan Rolfs
Gladys Anderson
Ann
Mary Crowe
Richard Trudo
Larry Cline
Leonard Olson
Elmer Nelson
Robert Burrow
Donald Martin
Jorris Martin
Franklin Olson
Aldean Trudo
Mildred Thorson
Donna Schweinerus
Eugene Cooley
Clemens Loftsgard
Helen Ramsey
Fern Buraas
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Rev
E. E. Ramsey
Eighth Grade Commencement Program Details
Eighth grade commencement exercises will be held Wednesday May 21 at 7 p.m. The program includes a pageant How We Got Our Flag and a variety of musical and literary performances by seventh and eighth graders. Notable acts feature The Liberty Flags Colonial Days and The Star Spangled Banner with students portraying Betsy Ross Washington and Morris. The program closes with God Bless America and a piano solo Country Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Emmet Helgerson
Robert Morris
Minerva Thorsen
Betsy Ross
Lois’ Oi Gosden
Phyllis Schwanteidry
Arthel Meyer
Pag Sante En Ay Pntet
Gaitter
Carol Miller
Fifth and Sixth Grade Ambitions and Gifts for Mothers Day
Fifth and sixth graders crafted gifts and Mother Day cards for their mothers on Friday. A new phonograph arrived in the room and a boys led hike was planned if weather allows. A recent music tests survey showed many students with natural musical talent and plans for future careers including aviators, nurses, teachers, pilots, and artisans.
Preparations Made for Sunday School Convention
The Priscilla Working Band met on May 7 to plan entertainment for the Norwegian Lutheran Teachers' Sunday school convention at West Clermont church on May 18. Committees received charge of coffee, dinner, lunch, dishes, and decorations with named members, plus a finance note on shade trees donated by the L. T. N. Olson family and a June 12 alumni banquet to be served with Mission Society aid if they vote so. A paper on missionary motivation was read by Mrs. Carmen Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
West Clermont
Lars Sampson
Cornel Anfinson
Henry Schweinerus
Albert Scheel
Wm. B. Miller
Hans J. Larson
Alma Anderson
L. M. Hoyland
Harry Stolle
Walter Durscher
L. T. N. Olson
Harry Vauslin
Henry Olson
H. &. Landsgard
Marjorie Scheel
Theo
N. Loftsgard
Hazel Tatro
Ed Barnes
Elvira Johnson
Marie Skaren
N. H. Nelson
Mary Washburn
Mesdames Nels Gilbert
Martin Nelson
Richard Griebenow
H. £. Landsgard
Roy Meyer
Julius Johnson
Mission Society
Carmen Swen
Irene Ostlie
H. E. Landsgard
Arnold Stumme
G. ©. Anderson
First U S 81 mm trench mortar produced at Hammond plant
Brig. Gen. A G Gille, Watervliet arsenal commander, Col. Donald Armstrong, and C A Liddle observe the first 81 mm mortar completed for the national defense program. The weapon, manufactured by Pullman-Standard, was presented to Col. Armstrong in Hammond during a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Chicago
United States
Pullman- Standard
Col. Armstrong
Army
Hammond Shops
Rural Club Mother's Day Program Held at Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Austen Helgersons home due to Decoration Day and prior school activities. Mrs. Kittleson and Mrs. Ames Olson assisted. Irene Helgerson read a scripture, Mrs. Merrill Gunderson delivered a poem, a quartet sang My Mother's Bible, and several songs followed. Others present included Mrs. Bernard Iverson, Mrs. Ewald, Emma Gunderson, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Richard Olson, Mrs. Wm. Nelson, and Mrs. Clifford Kittleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Austen Helgerson
Henry Kittleson
Ames Olson
Irene Helgerson
Merrill Gunderson
Ewald
Iwi
Emma Gunderson
Anderson
Richard O. Olson
Wm. A. Nelson
Clifford Kittleson
Paint dealer Ed Dugstad Reports Strong Lowe Bros Business
Ed Dugstad of Enterprise reports a bright season for Lowe Bros paints, selling more this period than in any prior year. Social updates note gatherings and visits from West Union Cedar Rapids Dysart Wellman Elkader and Fayette residents with family and friends, plus a ninth birthday party and fishing excursion on the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Lowe Bros
Lowes
Decorah Circuit Sunday School Institute at Clermont
A Sunday school teachers institute will be held at Clermont Lutheran church on Sunday May 18. Rev E E Ramsey will lead services at 10 30 with sermon by Dr N Astrup Larson Iowa district president. The day’s theme is Workmen Approved Unto God 2 Tim 2 15. At 2 Erling Wold will speak on The Teacher Growing Spirit U al, followed by a 3 panel discussion led by Carrie Anderson of Luther College. Dinner and lunch served by Clermont Ladies Aid for 25¢ and 10¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
N. Astrup Larson
Iowa
Erling Wold
First Lutheran Church of
West Clermont Church
West Clermont
First Lutheran Church
Decorah
Carrie Anderson
Luther College
E. E. Bilden
Elmer Osmundson
Harry Amundson
Wm. A. Nelson
Almer Anderson
C. Jerdee
Emma Bear
Community Notes Span Visits and Celebrations Across Town
Albert Scheel of Standard Mfg Cedar Falls spent the weekend with family. Mrs. Wm Crowe rode to Oelwe to attend a Sacred Heart declamatory contest where granddaughter Margaret Crowe won first in the oratorical division. Visitors from Northfield and Decorah called on Sophie and Sarah Groth. Several families gathered for Mother's Day and birthdays at the N. H. Nelson home, while Agnes Kneeland witnessed the kiddies parade on dollar day. Cooking school attendees included local residents, and Mrs Joseph Nelson returned from surgery to recover at home with infant Kenneth James in care.
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Markhart Reige
Elizabeth Reigel
Etta Entringer
Frank Crippes
Dubuque
W. B. Blake
Des Moines
W. R. Blake
Fred Cline
Peglow
Monona
Elshiemer
West Union
Minneapolis
Minn
Fe Dodge
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Oliver Rowland
Elvira Rowland
Waterloo
Arnold Cagley
Earl Brause
Mr. Rowland
Cedar Falls
Joe Bisbing
E. L. Crowe
Geneva Wells
Catholic Order of Foresters
Crowe
Gerald Guicher
H. F. Becker
Loretta Belschner
Chrystal Miller
Keith Thoma
Ames
Iowa State College
Miss Belschner
Clarence Belschner
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Brorby
Joe Brorby
Davenport
Amazette Henderson
Henderson
Lucky Thirteen
B. & P. Women's Organization
Bridge Club
Alfred Baechler
Court Whist
Len Simek
Elizabeth Calahan
Louise Miller
I. C. Jerdee
Alvina Frieden
Elgin
Will Frieden
Elmer Frieden
Mabel Frieden
Dahigran
Tripoli
Bobbinhouse
Rudd
Janet Sanders
Charles City
Bertha Frishie
Albert Scheel
Standard Mfg. ‘Co
Wm. Crowe
Oelwe
Sacred Heart School
Margaret Crowe
Bertha Larson
Selma Johnson
Northfield
Julian Moe
Decorah
Sophie
Sarah Groth
Larson
Wm. Smith
Mauston
Wis
Thomas Pellon
Rochelle
Maureen
Albert
Lea
Ira Hoilen
Jerry
Clara Hoilen
N. H. Nelson
Ed Hanson
Henry Olson
Olson
Mr. Hanson
Vernon Olson
Sharon
Walter Lundy
Albert Olson
Agnes Kneeland
Wm. A. Kneeland
Postville
Knee-land
Nancy Ann
Reinhart
Spring Valley
Rudy Reinhart
Andrew Reinhart
T. H. Olson
Gander
Joseph Nelson
Decorah Hospital
Millard Nelson
Dover Township
Kenneth James
Arthur Nelson
Singing Church May 18 Service and Activities
The Lutheran Singing Church announces a May 18 service with Epistle and Gospel readings, a Sunday school teachers' institute at West Clermont starting 10:30, sermons by Dr. N Astrup Larson, dinner at 25 cents, and afternoon talks by Erling Wold followed by a round-table on Sunday School Problems. Baccalaureate at 8:00 p.m. and Mission Society meeting May 21.
Poppy Poster Winners Announced in Legion Contest
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored poster contest selects 8th grade winners Doris Gilbert and Minerva Thorson with Clara Miller honorable mention. In 7th grade Irvin Scheel won first overall, Delores Schupanitz second, Margaret Martin honorable mention. Cash prizes of 1 and 0.50 are awarded on Memorial Day. Winning poster advances to state HQ. Collections for Bundles for Britain and Red Cross urged continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasbey
American Legion Auxiliary
Doris Gilbert
Minerva Thorson
Clara Miller
Irvin Scheel
Delores Schupanitz
Margaret Martin
Britain
American Red Cross
Clermont Calendar May Schedule Highlights
May events include W. C. O. F. business meeting and Clermont Lodge A. F. & A. M. Sunday convention. Baccalaureate services on May 18, Commercial Club on May 19, Class Day exercises and School Board meeting on May 20, Farm Bureau meeting also May 20. Eighth grade commencement on May 21 and a H. S. commencement on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge
U. S
Commercial Club
Farm Bureau
Mission Society
Church Services and Local Visits in Clermont Area
The Church of the Savior in Clermont invites all to evening prayer and a carmen service next Sunday May 18 at 3 o clock led by minister Chas F Edwards. Local residents share visits and family time including Mrs Hjelmer Mechelson of Decorah at George Smiths, and several families visiting relatives in Spring Valley and at Wayne Abels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Savior
Clermont
Carmen
Chas. F. Edwards
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Clermont School News
Ressler
Betty Gilbert
Margaret Becker
Betty Yauslin
Jack Flynn
Willet Miller
Miss Vasby
Iva Jean Barnes
Henry Follett
Air Corps
Neil Harris
Herbert Kaufmann
Mary Ann Nelson
Arlene Osmundson
Marian Probert
Doris Sampson
Delores Thompson
Velma Thorson
Lois Yauslin
Billy Cooley
Howard Johnson
Marcella Krueger
Kenneth Amundson
Norene Amundson
Betty Burgett
Helen Gerner
Rose
Marie Hackmann
Lee Harris
Gerald Kittleson
Farmer
Carmen Loitegard
Vernon Loftsgard
James Martin
Gordon Meyer
Amos Pritchard
Gerald Schupanitz
Carpenter
Norma Schave
Franklin Shipton
Navy
Peggy Spencer
Donna Thorson
Eugene Trude
Charles Wickham
Millard Nelson, Jr
Darlene Leath
Evelyn Gerlemann
Marjorie Westfahl
Rural Club
Ernest Ballard
Grace Abel
W. L. Peters
B. O. Henderson
Franz Appelman
Grant
T. C. Ressler
Wellman
George Bell
Jessie Loftsgard
John
Etta
Irene Opperud
James Loftsgard
D. J. Opperud
Gunder
W. L
Gloria Buraas
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Fred Maurer
Rosanna
Isabelle
Fayette
Leo Wolfe
Harvey Meyer
John Nelson
Arthur
Joseph
Mr. Maurer
Mr. Meyer
Mississippi River
Decorah Circuit
S. S. Teachers’ Institute
Lutheran Church
Helen Osmundson
Karina Johnson
Clarence
Helen
Ole Christianson
Aubrey Guyer
Ethan
Elmer Olson
E. €. Olson
Castalia
Oran Brandt
Nellie Halstenson
John P. Camp
Minnie Camp
J. C. Helverson
McGregor
Art Stee
Anna
Wisconsin
Gays Mills
W. A. Kneeland
Randalia High School
Robert McSweeney
Hjelmer Mechelson
George Smith
Clarence Nygaard
Glen Nygaard
Gunder Nygaard
Richard L. Olson
Kenneth Olson
Wilder Mattocks
Wadena
W. L. Powers
Wayne Abel
Love Brothers Derby
Lowe Brothers
Burgess Dugstadler Colermont, Iow
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