History of the Priscilla Working Band in Clermont
The Priscilla Working Band formed on November 26, 1912 in Clermont at Mrs. Orm Larson’s home to support a Lutheran church. Charter members included Mrs. Theo Torgerson Lena Johnson Petra Larson Marie Skain Inga Larson Anna Larson Minnie Hanson and Emma Erickson. Officers were elected and early meetings scheduled with lunch and alternated formats. later only afternoon meetings continued. The first bazaar occurred December 13, 1918 at the opera house with a chicken dinner menu and proceeds totaling 167.88 dollars, net 108.02. Membership grew in 1913 adding many names and funds enough to finance basket committees for materials.
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Priscilla
Orm Larson
Clermont
Theo. Torgerson
Theo, Torgerson
Lena Johnson
Petra Larson
Marie Skain
Inga
Anna Larson
Minnie Hanson
Emma Erickson
Jens Hauge
Migs Larson
Lars Osland
LeRoy
Minn
Opera House
N. H. Nelson
Frank Frisbie
Ed Hanson
Henry Kittleaon
Gilbert Nelson
Martin Anderson
Ritchie
Anna
Julia Brorby
Josie Halverson
Margaret Larson
Dena Mosby
Jennie Erickson
Sarah Groth
Mary Anderson
Clara Hanson
Emma Larson
Andine Vagby
Rose Larson
Ina Ritchie
Signe Larson
Hjortholm
N. Larson
Joe Gress
Vasby
John Moen
Knut Nelson
H. Torkelson
Agnes Severtson
Helen Peterson
E. Skarahaug
Gussie Kuppen
Priscillas
Roland
J. N. Nelson
Bilden
Lawjtn Johnson
G. Jorgenson
JH. Bostlie
Simon Nelson
Lars Sampson
Agnes Bilden
Myrtle Skarshaug
Tillie Johnson
Gunston
H. B. OstHe
Princillas
Minnie Hanton Peterson
Lena Johnson Anderson
Petra Larson Osland
C. H. Hjortholm
G. Gunsten
Anton Olson
Chicago
Inga Larson
Nina Simerson
Ossian
H. B. Ostlie
Ben Fox
Waterloo
Ethel Aanes Kloster
Nels Iverson
Canoe
Martin Nelson
Oscar Reierson
Clermont Loses Booster Game to St Lucas
Clermont baseball team met St Lucas at booster day in Waucoma. Clermont held the visitors scoreless for three innings before rain, and St Lucas won 5 to 0. Clermont next plays Elgin at Elgin on Sunday May 19 to open the league season.
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Clermont
St. Lucas
Waucoma
Elgin
Priscilla Working Band Fund Totals and Milestones 1912 1936
Recap of the Priscilla Working Band from its 1912 start through 1985 notes, detailing annual proceeds, new members, and major purchases. Highlights include 267.08 in 1914 total, 222.15 net, new names like Mrs Roland and Lillian Lien, furnishing the new church auditorium, carpet, communion set, and other improvements, plus long-term leadership and fundraising milestones.
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Roland
Lien
A. Gilbertson
Julius Johnson
Emil Larson
A. Nordhus
Anton Olson
Lillian Lien
Dagmar Hanson
Clermont school notes mark start of commencement week
The first commencement season events were held with the junior class hosting the graduates and faculty. A banquet in the Larrabee building featured a gypsy themed toast program, led by toastmaster J. D. Humphry, with music from the class of 1936. The baccalaureate takes place May 19 at the Catholic church.
Wear a Poppy Day Appeals in Clermont
The community is urged to wear a poppy on Poppy Day, May 25, to honor World War dead and support disabled veterans, widows, and children. The request comes from the American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post in Clermont, funded by veterans who made the poppies.
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Clermont
American Legion Auxiliary
Sheehan Post
Rural School Closes Successful Year
The Olson school taught by Elsie Lindgren held a last day picnic and program on Wednesday May 8 with many friends and patrons in attendance. Five of ten pupils were not absent or tardy. named are Minnie Olson Thelma Lyngaass Irene Halverson Mildred Halverson and Quinton Olson. Absent five days total were Myra Olson Eunice Landsgard Bertha Jane Olson and Geraldine Olson due to illness. Miss Lindgren will teach Brorby school next year.
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Olson
Elsie Lindgren
Minnie Olson
Thelma Lyngaass
Irene Halverson
Mildred Halverson
Quinton Olson
Myra Olson
Eunice Landsgard
Bertha Jane Olson
Geraldine Olson
Miss Lindgren
Brorby
Clermont Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
The Clermont Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday May 17 at 8 p m at the Union church for the election of officers and other business. Please reveal your interest by being present. 86 370 3. F Miller, Pres.
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Clermont Cemetery Association
Union Church
F. Miller
Ladies' Guild Met at Mrs Appelman Home in May
The Ladies' Guild of the Union church gathered at Mrs L H Appelman's home on Wednesday afternoon May 8. Maida Sperry read an engaging paper on Bible Study. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Ladies’ Guild of the Union Church
L. H. Appelman
Maida Sperry
Clermont Calendar May 16 18 24 events list
May 16 Thursday Senior class night by Mission Society and W C C F business meeting and city band practice. May 17 Friday All school exhibit and poppy play in school auditorium. May 18 Saturday County Play Day. May 19 Sunday Baccalaureate services at Catholic church. May 20 Monday Commercial club meeting. May 21 Tuesday Alumni organization meeting school board meeting and city band practice. May 23 Thursday 8th grade play and graduation city band practice. May 24 Friday commencement exercises.
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Larrabee Building
Helub
Larrabee
Ladies of the Legion
Fayette County
West Union
Pitnica
Mission Society
Catholic Church
Clermont Teachers Honor Departing Colleagues at Dinner
Clermont Schools faculty hosted a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. Louie Olson’s home to honor four teachers not returning next year Miss Meyer Miss Childs Mr Allen and Mr Kieron. Mr Cottrell then presented each guest of honor with a gift. Also present were Norene Boley Andine Vasby Helen Miller Jane Denniston Mr and Mrs Cottrell and Adrian Rieveland.
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Clermont
Louie Olson
Miss Meyer
Miss Childs
Allen
Kieron
Medical Meeting At Decorah Hospital In Iowa Series
Dr. L. L. Carr and Dr. I. C. Jerdee attended a medical meeting at Decorah hospital Tuesday. A six week series, one Tuesday each, is sponsored by the state medical association for northeastern Iowa doctors. Speakers come from the state university hospital and Mayo Clinic. Meetings start 4 pm with dinner at 6 pm and another session after.
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L. L. Carr
I.C. Jerdee
Decorah Hospital
Decorah
State Medical Association
Iowa
State University Hospital
Mayo Clinic
Commercial Club to Meet at Goddens Cafe
The Commercial Club will meet at Godden's Cafe Monday night May 20 at 6 90 for their regular supper and business meeting Election of officers will take place All business men are urged to attend Guests include Mrs W R Blake Lolita and Bob Steele in Manchester L D Hungerford and children visited Louie Olson's home Helen Sampson nurses a sore index finger taking time off work Mrs Arthur Johnson and daughter of Dunlap Sr visit Mr and Mrs John Moen family
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Commercial Club
Godden’s Cafe
Helen Sampson
Arthur Johnson
of Dunlap, Sr
John Moen
Clermont Luth Church East Clermont Schedule May 19
The East Clermont Lutheran Church holds confirmation services and holy communion in English on Sunday May 19 at 10 a.m. Highland Lutheran hosts Sunday’s 2 30 p.m. program with a West Clermont choir. Confirmation class meets Saturday at 2 00 p.m. at West Clermont Church. Mission Society gathers Thursday May 23 hosted by Mrs. John Lason, Mrs. Eben Guyer, Mrs. L. H. Larson, and Mrs. Arthur Mechelson.
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East Clermont
Highland Church
West Clermont
Eben Guyer
L. H. Larson
Arthur Mechelson
St Peters Church Catechism and Services Schedule
St Peter s Church announces catechism Saturday morning May 18 at 9 o clock. High mass Sunday May 19 at 10 o clock. Baccalaureate services Sunday evening May 19 at 8 o clock. Wm M Holub Pastor.
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Wm. M. Holub
Clermont Union Church and Community Notes
Clermont residents attend church events and local gatherings. Mrs J E White visited Chicago. Dr R V Brandt joined a state dental meeting in Des Moines. Alumni plan an meeting May 21 at 8. Sewing Circle met at Maida Sperry’s. W R Sperry and Maida visited Waucoma. Mother's Day banquet held by the women’s club.
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R. V. Brandt
Des Moines
W. R. Sperry
Maida
Waucoma
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Vcant
Miles
Dr. Miles Nervine
Zexton
Carpenter
Clermont School
Clermont Cemetery Assn
Mrs
Arno Lindroth
Frances Farley
Ed Dugstad
Chester
Austin
Minnesota
Agnes Paulson
Delwe
Morris Calahan
Earl Boyle
Cedar Rapids
G. E. Jorgenson
Andrew Nordhus
Louise Miller
Chrystal
Len Simek
Lois
Charles Burt
CCC
Ed Burt
iGladys Peterson
Cedar Falls
Sister
Sadie
Iowa State Teachers College
L. D. Hungerford
Mitchell
Clermont Luth
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Union Church
J. J. Snyder
Fred Cline
J. E. White
Franz Appelman
Amd
B.O. Henderson
Chas
Glen Yauslin
Clermont High School
Tacsca
Jim
Steam Bell Telephone Company
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