Vacation Bible School Opens Monday
Vacation Bible School for Clermont Lutheran parish will begin Monday May 28 at 9 a.m. at Clermont grade school Riverside Elgin and Brorby locations with listed teachers. Larrabee school opens Monday June 2. All children are invited and encouraged to attend, with details from pastors or teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran
Clermont
Agnes Bilden
Andine Vasi
Arthur Nelson
Loyce Amundson
Riverside
Arther Mayer
Elgin Public
Signe Hanson
H. Larson
Geraldine Olson
Brorby
Leona Lyngans
Highland Church
Arlene Scholen
Larrabee
Arlene Amundson
Thi
Sogo
Peok
Clermont High School Notes and Local Games
In May 18, 1922, Clermont notes list eight girls from Roland Milo Bigler Ruth Seidler Florence Wells and others returning from a Chicago trip with Mrs Pasi yl gand. M W Cahalan of Cedar Rapids visited Clermont relatives. T Z Sullivant of Iroquois SD stayed for a few days with Clermont kin. Clermont H S beat Postville 13 9 in practice. won two games against Fayette 15 5 with Zeke Larson on the mound. Fayette visited for a return clash. Lucian and Franz Appelman flew to Harley to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Milo ‘‘Bigler
Ruth Seidler
Florence ‘Wells
Eolina Olgon
Sire
Geneie
Enudson
Chicago
Per
Pasi Yl Gand
M.W. Cahalan
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
T. Z. Sullivant
Iroquois
S. D
Postville
I. W. Colliton
Spokane
Wash
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Memorial Day Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Otto Vasby’s home with Mrs Theo Kjosa assisting. The secretary read the annual report and poppy sale plans were made. Ruth Olson and Wilma Lorber decorated a window for Poppy Day at Brick & Sand. Poppies sold in Clermont were made by disabled veterans in Des Moines hospital and Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. Lois Schrader and Clara Belschner were elected to attend the spring conference in New Hampton. A prize box valued at $5 was sent to Knoxville. Members will make evergreen sprays for flower girls to place on veterans graves on Memorial Day, as the Auxiliary cooperates with the Legion for the program. Poppy poster awards will be presented by Ruth Olson.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Otto ‘Vasby
Theo. Kjosa
Ruth Olson
Wilma Lorber
Clermont
Des Moinés
Marshalltown
Lois Schrader
Clara Belschner
New Hampton
Knoxville
Legion
Ruth ‘Olson
Woodland Study Club Meeting At Mrs Larson Home May 18
The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs Susanna Larson’s home on May 18 with patriotic songs scripture readings and readings by Alma Anderson Viola Swenson and others. Eleven members shared garden hints while several visitors attended including Lyle Aanes Inga Anderson Ruth Lyngans Wayne Gilson and Elizabeth Priest. Dinner guests at Hugo Franzen home celebrated Robert’s first communion with family from St Lucas Decorah Fayette Clermont and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Susanna Larson
Alma Anderson
Viola Swenson
Lyle Aanes
Inga Anderson
Ruth Lyngans
Wayne Gilson
Howard Boyle
Elizabeth Priest
Eleanor Anderson
Mabel Burrow
Sathinka “Larson
Ruth Ingeas
Gerena Gunderson
Genevieve
Hugo Franzen
Robert
Anna Franzen
Leo Franzen
St. Lucas
Bernard Ehler
Decorah
Muller
Fayette
Robert Cooney
Clermont
Alfred Ehler
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
Edwin Krueger
Lorraine Osterhus
Henry Oo. Olsch
Songers Typing Pins Three Students During Past Week
Several students earned typing pins with Lia Vonne Swengon Ruth Anderson each receiving 50 pins while James Martin earned his 40 pin. The piece notes many students near the 40 wpm year goal on timed tests amid band activities and class picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Vonne Swengon
Ruth Anderson
James Martin
Third and Fourth Grades Hike to Flat Rock
Third and Fourth Grades enjoyed a hike to Flat Rock last Friday. Both grades are finishing most of their textbooks this week.
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Flat Rock
End of Year Student Picnic Plans in City Park
The 8th grade lost a citizenship contest and provided a treat to the 7th during P T period as classes finish texts. They anticipate a spring fair picnic at West Union on Friday after exams and final week activities.
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West Union
Decorah Circuit Begins Lutheran Meeting in West Union
Decorah Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts a two day meeting at West Union May 27 and 28 with Rev E O Olting in charge. Talks include The True Christian and The Forgiven Sinner Not Condemned by Rev E O Baalson Chas Paulson Egge Hexom. A Lutheran Brotherhood rally follows at 8:00 pm in the high school auditorium led by Rev Chas Johnson with Chas Benson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olef Lutheran Congregation
West Union
E. O. Ol‘Ting
Decorah
Evangelical Lutheran Church
E. 0. Baalson
Waterville
Chas. T
Lutheran Brotherhood of the Circus
Chas. Johnson
The
Brotherhood of the ‘Evangelical Lutheran Church
Chas. Benson
Lutheran Brotherhood
Social visits and weekend trips noted in region
Mrs Joyce Appelman Mrs Frances Cline Mrs Beulah Henderson Mrs Ruth Olson and Anna Larrabee visited New Hampton to see Mrs Elma Appelman Mr Henry Arsundson Mrs Henry Olson and Mrs Esther Kimball in Postville last Saturday. Theo Loftsgard attended his daughter Anna belle's recital at Upper Iowa University Students Lounge. Franz Appelman Louie Olson and B O Henderson spent a day in Waterloo and Cedar Falls visiting relatives. Bert Henderson traveled to Des Moines for several days. Wm Belschner and children visited George Washburns Osterdock. Earl Agnes did business at Crystal Lake on Monday. John Finnigan Mary Ann Dan Burke visited Rochester Minnesota with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Appelman
Frances Cline
Beulah Henderson
Ruth Olson
Anna Larrabee
New Hampton
Elma Appelman
Henry Arsundson
Louie Olson
B. O. Henderson
Waterloo
Cégar Falls
Bert Henderson
Des Moines
Wm. Belschner
George Washburn
Osterdock
Earl Agnes
Crystal Lake
John Finnigan
Mary Ann
Dan Burke
Rochester
Minx
Church Schedules and Rallies Across Decorah Circuit
May events list church services at Highland East Clermont and West Clermont with sermons by Rev. Chas Johnson of Minneapolis. Luther League Rally May 23, Vacation Bible School starts May 26 in Clermont Riverside Elgin E H Larson Brorby, two weeks, with June 2 finish. Decorah Circuit meeting May 27 10 a.m. at West Union Lutheran church and Brotherhood Rally May 27 with speaker Rev Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
East Clermont
Luther League
Southern
Decorah
Speakey
Chas. Johnson
Minneapolis
West Clermont
Clermont
Riverside
Elgin
E. H. Larson
Brorby
Larrace
Lutheran Church In
West
Union
Coronation at St. Peter's Church May 25 Ceremony
The Coronation ceremony will be held at St. Peter's Church Sunday evening May 25 at eight. Youth Club members will participate with one young lady to crown the Virgin Mary statue, guards of honor assigned from the group. Fr Robert Cooney, Pastor, invites Clermont residents.
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St. Peter's Church
Clermont
Robert Cooney
Church of the Savior Whitsunday Observed in Clermont
The Episcopal church in Clermont will hold Whitsunday services next Sunday May 25 at 3 PM with Holy Communion and a sermon by Rev. Chas F Edwards of Decorah. Congregation invited. Local visits include Mrs Effie House and Mrs Ruth Starkey staying summer with family. several residents traveled to Williamsburg for dinner with the Resslers.
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Episcopal Church
Clermont
Chas. F. Edwards
Decorah
Court of Honor marks Clermont Scouts meeting
A Court of Honor event for the North Fayette district of Roxy Scouts was held in Clermont on Monday evening. A large crowd of Boy Scouts, officials, parents and friends attended. The Iowa Highway Patrol screened two bicycle safety films, and Ralph Schrader spoke on flying. Awards recognized Clermont Troop 46 and others for advancement and camping, with presentations of ribbons and banners.
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Clermont
Clermont 4
Citizens Gl
West Union
Clarence Anfinson
Advancement
Everett Scott
Ukena
Weat Union
BE. L. Cooney
Elgin
Cub Scouts
Donald Gutcher
Gerald Schupanitz
Wendel Loftsgard
Sylvan Taylor
Arthur Nelson
Doriala Yauslin
Howard Stumme
Alma Anderson Surprise Birthday Party Held
Mrs Alma Anderson was honored with a surprise birthday party by friends on Friday evening. Gifts were exchanged, bingo was played, and a picnic lunch followed. Present were Mesdames Blanche Dummermuth Carolyn Follett Carrie Carpenter Edna Nelson Kate Priest Olivia Olson Bess Gunderson Clara Durschsr Lucy Engle Julia Bikten Julia Halverson Jessie Loftsgard Ida Belschner and Miss Edna Milter. Also absent were Mes Isabel Nelson Sophia Nelson and Minnie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Anderson
Mesdames
Blanche Dummermuth
Carolyn Follett
Carrie Carpenter
Edna Nelson
Kate Priest
Olivia Olson
Bess Gunderson
Clara Durschsr
Lucy Engle
Julia Bikten
Julia Halverson
Jessie Loftsgard
Ida Belschner
Edna Milter
Mes
Isabel Nelson
Sophia Nelson
Minnie Anderson
Card of Thanks to Fremont Sullivan Neighbors Friends
Neighborly thanks Note expresses appreciation for help during illness and spring chores plus visits and cards while in hospital. Signed Fremont Sullivan.
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Fremont Sullivan
Social guests visit over the weekend in Iowa towns
Mrs Alma Anderson stayed with her sister Mrs Blanche Wander at West Union last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett and Beverly Bennett visited Sunday in the Lyle Barthel home at Elkader. Mr and Mrs Richard Trudo of Minneapolis were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Trudo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Anderson
Blanche Wander
West Union
Harold Bennett
Beverly Bennett
Lyle Barthel
Elkader
Richard Trudo
Minneapolis
Clermont Calendar Montay Firemen's meeting
Clermont bulletin lists events with activity notes for the week including Firemen's meeting and B P Women. Wednesday features the Ladies' Aid Society and Riverside club. Friday highlights the Grand Meadow Study club as part of the community schedule.
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Montay
Firemen's Meeting
Ladies' Aid Society
Riverside Club
Grand Meadow
Guests at Fremont Sullivan Home Include Many Visitors
Sunday guests at the Fremont Sullivan home included Mr and Mrs Guy Williams of West Union John Howard and Clint Crooks of Elgin James Westcott of Hawk Eye Harris Kjosa and Mr and Mrs Harvey Jarmes.
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Fremont Sullivan
Guy ‘Williams
West Union
John Howard
Clint Crooks
Elgin
James Westcott
Hawkeye
Harris Kjosa
Harvey Jarmes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucian and
Franz Appelman
Harley
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Pestroy
Gordon J. Hoopman
Clermont, Iowa
Songers
Lorraine Kittel ‘Son
Joan Swen‘gon
David Gutcher
Mary Anny ‘Martin
Marlene Durscher
Shir‘ley Olson
Shir‘ley Olson, ‘Gordon Larson, Gor‘don Eide, Hazel Entwisle, Sylvia’ Guyer
Marguerite Sullivan
Lew ‘Hornhouse
Lea Reigel
Ann Las
Gon
Irene Wede
Eilene Wede
Billy Swenson
Wendell Loftsgard
Carmen “Loftsgiard
Emil Schneider
Karze
Pauline Nygaard
Dinener
Theo
ED Dodd
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Dan Dahmen
Dannan
Bankers
Iowa
Manchester
Arthur
Clarence
Joyce
Lavanda
Ruth Krueger
Quinton Olson
Dean Kittelson
Williamsburg
Theo. Ressler
Carol
Iored
Tory
Richard L. Olson
Clermont, Jowa
Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co
Lyle B. Gunderson
Mer
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