Clermont civic leader Kaltenbach honored for service
In a Clermont Masonic gathering Dr L L Carr Rev McCaffery and Ed Dugatad lauded Kaltenbach for over five years of civic work and two years as Commercial Club president. A commemorative gift and a 6:30 dinner recognized his residence, service, and influence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaltenbach
Whermont
Clermont Masonic
Clermont
Nunity
Ed Dugatad
Mylée
Commercial Club
L. L. Carr
McCaffery
Commerwb
Class Day Exercises and Picnics Enjoyed Across Commencement Week
The article recounts class day events and picnics during commencement week. Lavanda Carr and Lucille Labke led music for the processional while Evelyn Grossman read the class history. Margaret Powers gave the class prophecy and Priscilla Cook presented the sage will. Beulah Gunderson, senior class president, presented the class uniform to Clarence Kittleson, with Kenneth Gross distributing gifts as the Xentora sang. Junior, senior, and freshman picnics followed at various locations, and Iowa Senior Day at Upper Iowa attracted many visitors including Prof. D. R. Cottrell and Mr. Kaltenbach’s circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavanda Carr
Lucille Labke
Evelyn Grossman
Margaret Powers
Priscilla Cook
Beulah Gunderson
Clarence Kittleson
Kenneth Gross
Avid
Rafferty
Meyer
Sophome Glass
John Shipton
Cadillac
Decorah
McGregor
Tusk
Fayette
Iowa
Upper Iowa
D. R. Cottrell
Farmersburg
Kaltenbach
Clermont
Ee Echool
Kal
Closing Hours at Clermont Schools Mark Graduation Farewell
The Clermont public schools ended a memorable year on May 19 with the graduation of the class of 1982 and the final appearances of Supt Kaltenbach and Principal Vernon Carter. Kaltenbach’s last act, Dr Nelson’s acclaimed address, and Dr L L Carr’s diploma presentation capped a poignant ceremony. The senior class music by Prof Kalstad highlighted the evening’s notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
David Nelson
Luther College
Decorah
E. J. Kaltenbach
Vernon Carter
Clermont Public Schools
Supt, Kaltenbach
Theavents
Clermont
Kalterbach
Board of Education
Lee
Nelson
Luther
Kalstad
Clermont Decoration Day Program Led by Sheehan Post
The Clermont Decoration Day observance will be hosted by Sheehan Post No. 876. The official program lists Invocation, Address by J. F. McCaffery, Atty. J. A. Nelson, readings by The Veterans and The Unknown Dead, selections by Luther an Quartette, Honor Roll, and marching line. Audience joins Star Spangled Banner. program begins at 10 a.m. Prompt attendance requested. Mrs. W. A. Kneeland hosted a one o'clock luncheon with bridge. high score Mrs. Berry, second Mrs. Fay. Attendees included Clermont residents and West Union guests. Frank Frisble, after a year away, was downtown in a wheelchair following a paralytic stroke several months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Sheehan Post
America
J. F. McCaffery
J. A. Nelson
Decorah
Phyllig
Lubke
Lutheran Quartette
Thelma Reierson
W. A. Kneeland
Bridge
George Berry
C. E. Waters
West Union
Frank Frisble
School Exhibits Fine at Clermont May Exhibit
Friday May 13 the Clermont school held its annual exhibits across departments. Miss Boley Miss Meyer Miss Miller Miss Rafferty Miss Vasby and Miss Johnson each presented praised displays from fourth to eighth grade including ink penmanship maps health posters and a notable motor boat Alibi built by George L Rounds Charles Burt and Burnell Peterson under Mr Carter’s supervision. John Crowe leaving bed after a heart ailment noted for health recovery and Mrs Mary Haas traveling to Pegral to visit daughter Anna Mae in college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Rafferty
Manual Training
George L. Rounds
Charles Burt
Burnell Peterson
Carter
Turkey River
John Crowe
Mr. Crowe
Mary Haas
Pegral
Anna Mae
Feast of Corpus Christi Observances at St. Peters Church
St Peter s Church schedules Corpus Christi services on Thursday May 26 with a 7 am Mass and a urged attendance for the 9 am Mass on Sunday May 29 and 4 pm vespers. A 76th birthday of Pope Pius XI is noted with 7 am Mass for his intention and 4 pm vespers. Local Laywomen and Laymen retreat secretaries named and The Witness diocesan editor is Mrs Be L Crowe. Clermont unit officers listed for N G C W with fifteen new subscriptions and two renewals. Altar Guild pot luck supper May 81 after 6 pm at Johnson s hall. Rev J F Mc Caffery pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Pope Pull XI
Elizabeth Sullivan
William Kneeland
Witness
BE. L.crowe
Clermont
National Council of Catholic Women
T. Cummings
Will Kneeland
Rafferty
Mae Carlin
Elizabeth Priest
Johnson’s Hall
St. Peter's
J. F. McCaffery
Lutheran Church Notes A West Town Services In English
Lutheran church notes list English services at 9 45 with Holy Communion at East Church and a 3 o clock service at Wadena. Priscilla Working Band meets June 1 with listed hostesses. Vacation Bible School begins May 31 under Louise Amundson. Luther League hosts evening programs and a summer sale with supper beginning at 6 50. Pastor G Gunsten invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
Priscilla
Dan "Kloster
Theo. Kjosa
Emma Gunderson
Harold Jands- Kard
Louise Amundson
East Church
Wadena
Lutheran Church
G. Gunaten
East L L Program At East Clermont Church
Luther League of East Clermont church presents a May 28 program with songs readings and a piano duet. Rev G Guneten presides with remarks and a Bible verse reading by Lawrence Simpson. Confirmants will host refreshments after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the East Clermont Church
G. Guneten
Lyle Aanes
Signey Hanson
Louise Peterson
Morton Helgernon
Selma Nelson
Eleanor Lynga
Lawrence Simpson
Gunston
Confirmation at East Church in Clermont
Last Sunday May 22 a class of seven was confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran church by Rev G Gunston. The church was decorated with flowers and a large audience witnessed the service. Confirmands were Lyle Aanes Morton Helgerson Lawrence Sampson Louise Peterson Signe Hannon Eleanor Langaas and Selma Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Lutheran Church
G. Gunston
Lyle Aanes
Morton Helgerson
Lawrence Sampson
Louise Peterson
Signe Hannon
Eleanor Lyngaas
Selma Nelson
Summer music term opens June 2
Mrs G B Jorgenson announces a ten weeks summer term beginning Thursday June 2. Eleanor Prybil hosted the newly organized Thimble club for the Union Sunday school class taught by Evelyn Dugstad. The girls are quilting to raise funds for the school. Mabel Knudson and Anna Larrabee were business visitors in Decorah. The H C Levi and W A Kneeland families attended a reunion at the Biney in honor of Mer Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Prybil
Thimble Club
Union Sunday School
Evelyn Dugstad
Mabel Knudson
Anna Larrabee
H. C. Levi
W. A. Kneeland
Clermont Senior Class and Eighth Grade Plays Good
The Clermont high school auditorium hosted the senior class play Miss Adventure on May 18 with all ten seniors performing. A large crowd applauded the three act farce directed by Miss Helen Phelps. The following Wednesday May 18 the eighth grade presented Miss Molly's Girl to strong audience praise, with each of the twelve performers earning a promotion certificate to the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Phelps
Miss Molly
Louis Amundson
James Triem
George Washburn
Bessie Nelson
Louisa Hackman
Verla Belachner
Harris Olson
Davanda Smith
Kenneth Heck
Evelyn Maurer
Wesley Maurer
Gladys Olson
Clermont Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Clermont Cemetery Association will be held at the Union Sunday school building on Friday May 27 at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend due to important business matters. Secretary William Larrabee. News from Mitchell covers visits by Mrs. L D Hungerford and Bertha Shipton to their father H F Shipton, and Alfred and Stanley Gunsten accompanying Melvin Nelson to Soldier Grove Wisconsin with a stop in Fennimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Cemetery Association
Union Sunday School
Wm. Larrabee
L. D. Hungerford
Bertha ‘Shipton
Mitchell
H. F. Shipton
Voweacee Alfred
Stanley Gunsten
Melvin Nelson
Soldier Grove
Wis
Fennimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brudson
Cora
Chartera
Lillian Bruckner
Daugh- 2
Prairie du Chien
Marvin Johnson
Waterloo
Mre
Larrabee
Waukon
Allamakee County
Nélle Johnson
Limi Springs
Miss Johnson
University of
Rift
James J. Hill
Farmers Savings Bank
LF. Miller
Pina J. A. Erickson
Cashier
St. Peter’s Church
Lutheran Church Notes
East L. L. Program
G. B. Jorgenson
Clermont Directory
Anderson & Tatro General
R. V. Brandt
Xray Gas
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Towa
Clermont, Iowa
N. H. Nelson Embalmer & Funeral Director
Motor Equipment
Freiburghaus & ,Co
G. H
Hackman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!