25 Years Ago Items From 1921 Enterprise Files
A compilation of items from 1921 notes a league formed by Hawkeye Maynard Fredericksburg Sumner and Clermont with first games set for Sunday June 6 and Elgin opening here. Local health and weather events are recorded along with births, hospitalizations, and social visits across Clermont Cedar Falls and Algona area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Hawkeye
Maynard
Fredericksburg
Sumner
Clermont
Elgin
Arthur Simpson
Vetarnea
Town City
Roy Tatro
Alice Paulson
Ames
Clermont High senior class presents original radio scripts
At Clermont High School in the gym on Friday May 10 the senior class produced two radio scripts written cast and produced by seniors. Gerald Aanes acted as announcer for a 16 minute sports recap with Quinton Olson as commentator. Delores Schupanitz wrote the dance scene performed by Quinton Olson Dean Kittelson Lois Olson Lorraine Westpéahl Margaret Marti Glenice Hangartner Gladys Barnes Iorla Loftsgard LeAnna Osmundson Margaret Germann Donna Loftsgard Dorothy Sullivan James Anderson Gerald Entwisle Alden Anderson. A 30 minute Westinghouse film On the Air followed. A senior survey test ranking top students was also shown. Commencement exercises are set for May 16 with Hon Henry H Wormley speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Gerald Agnes
Aanes
Quinton Olson
Delores Schupanitz
Dean Kittelson
Lois Olson
Lorraine Westpéahl
Margaret Marti
Glenice Hangartner
Gladys Barnes
Iorla Loftsgard
LeAnna Osmundson
Margaret Germann
Donna Loftsgard
Dorothy Sullivan
James Anderson
Gerald Entwisle
Alden Anderson
Gerald Aanes
Supt. Moore
Obituary of Albert Gunderson from Postville era
Albert Gunderson aged sixty two died May 5 1940 at Postville hospital after farming with brother Andrew and later retiring. Survived by five sisters and former farming partners, with funeral May 8 at Schutte funeral home and East Clermont Lutheran church. Numerous relatives attend. Reverend Nesset officiated with music by Marilyn Stolle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gunderson
Postville
Albert
S Gunder T. Gunderson
Westborn
Andrew Passa
Hans
Edwin
John
Andrew
Bertha
Andine
Anna
Bertha Frisbie
Elgin
N. E. Glesne
Elkader
Clara Helgerson
Oscar Larson
Oelwein
Schutte Funeral Home
East Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesset O
Marilyn Stolle
Mrs. Nesset
Lloyd Aanes
Carmen Swenson
Almer Leo Nelson
James Gunderson
Clarence Thorson
Harry Helgerson
Clermont Cancer Drive Progress Report
Clermont and Clermont township cancer drive totals rise to 176 dollars with a 300 dollar quota. Local chairman Mrs. Burkhart Riegel reported the funds collected so far on Tuesday and called for continued community support to reach the goal.
Wear a Poppy To Honor the Dead
The piece recalls poppies blooming along trenches and graves, symbolizing fallen soldiers. It advocates a national Poppy Day of peace with Americans honoring the war dead by wearing a poppy.
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All America
Clermont
Des Moines
West Clermont Highland Church Activities Schedule May 19 20
West Clermont and Highland church groups publish a May schedule. Closing of Sunday school diplomas Luther League devotional program and social lunch planned. Highland Sunday school rally service 10 30 am with convening 9 30 am. May 16 Highland Societies meet May 17 adult Bible class. Vacation Bible school opens May 20 at Clermont grade school with four teachers and Agnes Bilden superintendent for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nesset
West Clermont
Luther League
Margaret Martin
Marty Ann Nelson
iHighland
The
Highland Societies
Glen Larson
Highland Adult Bible
Harold Meisner
Clermont
Agnes Bilden
Ladies' Aid and community notices in Clermont region
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society plans a May 22 meeting at Mrs. Alice Kittels on with Mrs. Florence Gut cher assisting. Program by Mrs. Joyce Appelman on Iowa Capitols historical buildings monuments and memorials. Notices include wartime Rawleighs sales ads and local visits, birthdays, and family gatherings detailing residents and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Alice Kittelson
Florence Gutcher
Joyce Appelman
Iowa
May devotions moved to Friday at St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church schedules May devotions for Friday evening at eight o'clock. Father Charles Murphy, a China missionary, will speak about his imprisonment by the Japanese and life in China. First holy communion is at 8 am May 19. A 4 pm May devotion follows Sunday. Parish men will meet after services to plan the June 30 parish festival. Eighth grade graduation is May 26. the school year ends May 23 with a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murphy
China
St. Peter's School
Bonn
Laf School
Robert Cooney
Union Church to Hold Service on May 28 Evening
The Union church will not hold Sunday evening services due to baccalaureate events at Elgin. A service is planned for Sunday evening May 28 at 7 30 at the church, with echo of local ads noted.
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Union
Elgin
Clermont Iowa Town Council Meeting May 6 1946
The Clermont Iowa town council met with Mayor Will J. Nelson presiding. Present were Olson Stee Riegel Tatro and Larson. Bills approved include street washing trees service charges and gas and oil. The annual firemen’s report was accepted and painting of light posts hydrants and curbing approved. A housing- shortage resolution supporting veterans housing was adopted. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Idwa
Will J. Nelson
Olson
Stee
Riegel
Tatro
Larson
James Martin
Gerald Kittelson
Gordon Meyer
Northern
Iowa Nursery
Trees Farmers Savings Bank
John Barnhouse
Long Side
Clermont Fire Dept
Clermont Enterprise
Interstate Power Co
Hall Lights
Hazel Johnson
J. W. Malone
Halverson
Wee
Home Oil Co
Hiremen
Geo. Durscher
Annabelle Loftsgard Recital At Upper Town University
Music department at Upper Town University presented soprano Annabelle Loftsgard and pianist Vera Hahn in a joint recital on Tuesday evening May 7 in the student lounge. Attendees from Clermont included Mr and Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mrs Henry Olsen Mrs Bertina Buraas and Gloria Andine Vasby Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Mrs Isabel Nelson and Mrs Carrie Carpenter. Afterward Loftsgard and Hahn with guests were hosted at President W Smiths home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Department
Upper Town University
Annabelle Loftsgard
Vera Hahn
Clermont
Theo
Loftsgard
Henry Olsen
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
Andine Vasby
Millard Nelson
Isabel Nelson
Carrie Carpenter
Miss Loftsgard
Miss Hahn
W. St. Smith
Music
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Enterprise
Albert Dummermuth
Fayette
Derry
Dummermuth
Cherry Point
WN. C
Herbert Dummermuth
Robert Smith
Cedar Falls
E. H. Dibbbe
Richard Trudo
Ceder Rapids
Aldean Trudo
Farmers Savings Bank
A. Erickson
Purple
Scrigers
Elsie Nesset
Gladys Vauslin
Mary A. Nelson
Franklin Shipton
Betty Burger
Helen Gerner
Bureau of Educational Research and Service
State University of Iowa
High School
Henry H. Wormley
State of
Towa
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Nesset
F. R. Ludwig
Anna Gunderson
Caroline Erickson
Mellien Loftsgard
Iona
Clemens
Gerald
Keith
Clarice
Lyle Aanes
Earl
Clenmon
V. P. Andrew
Louis Hein
Cedar Rapids
John. Jones
Waukon
Crowe
Leo Ostlie
Mavis
Gilbert Hanson
Ostiie
Leo
Manchester
Verni Brandt
Carl Halverson
Olaf
Orville Berg
Jessie Hoover
Lou Jones
A. J. Lindberg
Minneapolis
Mini
Lindberg
Alma Anderson
Lorenz Schatz
Deborah
Rosemary
Emory Dummermuth
Juanita
West
Floyd
Clermont Cancer Drive
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Rawleigh
Winneshiek County
North Fayette County
Rawleigh's
Dept
Tad
Freeport
Fred Cine
Laird
Lucian Appelman
Ralph Kneeland
Clarence ‘Jacobin
Wayne Olson
John C. Larson
Edwin Aarness
Conrad Aarness
Virginia and
Gordon
Decorah
Richard Gulsvig
Waterloo
John A. Larson
Joe Larson
Merril Wignall
Frank Wignall
Bob
H. E
St. Peter’s Church
Union Church Service
Council
Margaret Patratt
Ruth Krueger
George P. Rounds
Lou Rounds
Dan Burk
Milwaukee
Rita K.rounds
Guam
Lt. Rounds
Irvin Olson
Rapid City
Joseph ‘Olson
Juanita Breight
Price
Marquette
Thomas Cummings
Henry Whitford
Volga
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Henry Lawson
Goo. V. Larson Land Family
Hans J. Larson
Wm. Burrow
Linda
Frank Fay
Burrow
Syed
OECIO
Ray Gan Ata
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad
Dugstad
Mgr
Clermont, Iowa
Seasort
Richard L. Olson
John Deere
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