Clermont School News Highlights Senior Class 1952
Clermont High School reports sixteen seniors graduated as blue and white colors decorated the campus. The ninth to eleventh grades visited Strawberry Point for an annual picnic. Music groups competed May 3 at Ossian for large ensembles and April 26 at Vinton for small groups with top divisions. Janet Lyngaas named valedictorian, Judy Swenson salutatorian. several students honored for citizenship and academic achievement. The typing and shorthand classes posted pins for speeds, while a yearlong reading of progress emphasized effort and responsibility.
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Strawberry Point
Ossian
Clermont
Dale Schultz
Vinton
Janet Lyngaas
Judy Swenson
Carol Schweinerus
Gordon Larson
Wayne Olson
Kathryn Larson
E. S. Estey
West Union
Iowa ‘Bar Association
Ramona Olson
Virginia Nelson
Dale Schutz
25 Years Ago Items From May 26 1927 Enterprise
May 26 1927 items report multiple births in Clermont and nearby areas including a baby girl to Ben Erickson on May 20 and a boy to Lou Dennler on May 24. Elmer Hoag and Alfred Miller welcomed daughters at West Union hospital. A wolf den was found on Appelman farm with eight wolf pups captured. Charles Sullivan and Gladys McElroy named as top USU representatives by Peacock yearbook. Isaak Waltons stocked tributaries with fish. Roy Tatro sold 88 fall pigs averaging 250 pounds. Larrabee twins Janet and James turned twelve. Clermont schools prep for June 3 commencement. Friday-Saturday specials at the Double Store noted.
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Ben Erickson
Lou Dennler
Clermont
Elmer M.hoag
West Union Hospital
Alfred Miller
Frank Pringle
Appelman
Charles Sullivan
Gladys McElroy
Rudd
USU
Peacock
Turkey River
Isaak Waltons
West Union
Roy Tatro
Larrabee Twins
Janet
James
Clermont Public
Double
Red Rose Koffee
Kelly’s Famous
Sullivans Sell Farm North Of Clermont To Triems
The Sullivans, Mr and Mrs Fremont Sullivan of Waterloo, sold a 40 acre farm north of Clermont to Mr and Mrs James Triem of Marion. Immediate possession was given. The Triems both work in Marion. Also notes a married name change and a new address for Pvt Mike J Finnigan US 65163344 Has Has Co 27 Sig Depot APO 757 Postmaster New York City.
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Fremont Sullivan
Waterloo
Clermont
James Triem
Marion
Triem
Jerry Finnigan
Mike J. Finnigan
Has. Has, Co
Sig
APO
New York City
New York
Red Cross Swim Lessons Return in Clermont Area
The Red Cross sponsored swimming lessons return for Clermont and nearby residents. Beginning the week of June 8, the first Clermont class starts Tuesday, June 10, running eight weeks with twice weekly sessions. Ages six through high school, 48 signed up. costs are 15 cents for grades and 25 cents for high schoolers, with the remainder covered by the American Legion Auxiliary. Transportation and chaperones mirror last year. Interested parties may contact Mr. M. H. Moore or Mrs. Louia Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
American Legion Auxiliary
M. H. Moore
Louia Olson
In Service Returns from Korea Reach Northeast Iowa
Eleven northeast Iowa boys are among those returning home from Korea aboard the Navy transport Gen. Nelson M. Walker which docked in San Francisco Sunday. Sgt. Lloyd D. Scott is listed among the group of combat veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Lloyd D. Scott
Iowa
Nelson M. Walker
San Francisco
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Marlene Durscher
Victor Amundson
Nancy Pape
Paul H
Douglas A
Vera H
Ann Larson
Glendal N
Leo R
Ellen K
Judy P
Lew Barnhouse
Helen R. Alten A
Billy S
Robert Johnson
Gordon L
Janet L
Donald G
Wayne O
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Mary O
Adrian L
Mary M
Lew B
Yvonne C
Shirley O
Helen R
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Janet Lyngass
Glendal Nygaard
Caral S
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Madame Grace
Rockford
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Libby
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Bill
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R. L. Myers
Optometrist
Postville
Sullivans Sell Farm
Far East
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L. D. Scott
Veryle Paulson
Scott
Little
Mrs
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The
Red Cross
Henry Olson
Mason City
Harold Cooney
Harold
Iowa City
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Mary Tatra
Fred Talley
Douglas
Bob Barrett
Harlan Stee
Castalia
Almer Nelson Clarence
Roy Tatra
Comat
R. G. Thomas
Washington, D. C
Douglas Thomas
Thomas
Canada
Richard Crowe
Michael
Lorranne Crowe
Otto Christenson
Olson
Glen Olson
Elmer Olson
Evelyn Olson
Aldora Anderson J
L'Myra
Danny Rounds
Storm Lake
Vacaton
Stanton Hal ‘Verson
Cedar Rapids
LaNora Halverson
Tillie Kloster
West Tuhion
Ole Peterson
Ben Bauman
I. C. Jerdee
L.R. Tappan
Ekader
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