Wear a Poppy Memorial Drive by American Legion Auxiliary
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will again sell Memorial Poppies on Saturday May 20. Proceeds go to rehabilitation, child welfare, and the needs of disabled veterans and children of veterans. The poppy symbolizes the WWI memorial flower from the crosses in France and Belgium. Buy a Poppy and wear it proudly to honor America’s war dead.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Aelling
France
Belgium
America
Calendar entries for June band and societies
Calendar notes show Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday June 2 and East Clermont Society groups including St Peter Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday June 3.
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Priscilla Working Band
East
Business and Professional Women Meet for May Bridge Evening
The Business and Professional Women's club met May 24 at Mrs. Bob Mott's home with Mrs. Louis A. Olsori and Mrs. Howard Boyle assisting. A dessert luncheon preceded a short business meeting and bridge. A committee led by Mrs. Al Baechler, Mrs. Ray Tomshek and Mrs. Bob Mott planned the July outing. bridge prizes were awarded by Mrs. John Bakewell for first and Mrs. Lorrinne Crowe for second.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Bob Mott
Louis A. Olsori
Howard Boyle
al Baechler
Ray Tomsheck
John Bakewell
Dhd
Lorrinne Crowe
Luncheon and Memorial Services Noted in Lima Gathering
Mrs. Richard Paynter was a luncheon guest Friday of Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth. The Don and Robert Martin families and Karl Martin attended Memorial services Sunday at Lima cemetery.
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Richard Paynter
Herbert Dummermuth
Don
Robert Martin
Karl Martin
Lima
Roy O'Brien Century of Service at Minnesota Life
The Minnesota Life Insurance Co announces Charles Le Roy O'Brien known as Roy completes 45 years of service. Starting as an office boy in 1909 he rose through underwriting to vice president by 1948. His leadership shaped policy, earning national recognition in insurance circles. The board praises his loyalty and contributions.
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Minnesota Life ‘Insurance Co
St. Paul
Roy O'Brish
Cler Jimont
Almer Anderson
Con
Dwaine
O’briens
Clermont
Mhilletin
Roy O’brien Hag
Charles LeRoy O’brien
Death of Wm. Sullivan at Good Samaritan home
William Sullivan died at the Good Samaritan home in West Union on Monday May 24 at age 78. Funeral held Wednesday noon at West Clermont Lutheran Church with burial in Clermont in God’s Acres. Obituary to be published next week.
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Wm Sullivan
Good Samaritan Home
West Union
West Clermont
Handy couple back from Florida and Carolinas motor trip
Mr and Mrs Earl Handy returned Thursday evening from a two weeks motor trip to points of interest in Florida and the Carolinas.
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Earl Handy
Florida
Carolinas
Gler mont High Band explores Northeast Iowa festival
On May 14 the Clermont High School band led by Miss Boehm traveled to Waterloo for the Northeast Iowa hand festival. They performed, enjoyed meals, free gifts, and a mass concert, culminating in a queen crowning and baton routine from Minnesota.
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Glermont High School
Naslene Champion
Minnesota
Mary
Martin
Aswell
Lincoln Park
Banquet Night Brings Juniors in Formal Attire
About 76 juniors attended the Saturday banquet at Larabee Auditorium in formal dress. The event featured the theme Oriental Gardens with stone paper and paper lantern decorations, marking a long awaited evening for the students.
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Larabee Auditorium
Sudden Death of Arthur Connor at 43
Arthur Connor 43 died suddenly Sunday at 12 45 at the home of Mr and Mrs Verni Engle where he had lived seven years He was born September 11 1910 in Volga son of Martin and Martha Losch Connor His survivors include one brother Henry Connor of Cresco and two sisters Mrs Harry Mary Kellogg and dergan Russell He attended Volga public school and Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein He worked nine years for Interstate Power Co stationed in Clermont The funeral was at St Joseph Catholic Church El Kinder with burial in Elkader Catholic Cemetery Casket bearers included Camile Lassig Gerald Gutcher Marvin Larson Guy Machow Norbert Gerper and Jimmie Kelleher Arrangements were with Witt Funeral Home Elkader
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Arthur Connor
Giddenly
Verni ‘Engle
Volga
Martin
Martha Losch Connor
Henry ‘Coninor
Cresco
Twouaisters
Harry
Mary
Kelle
Dergan Russell Reget
Volga Public Geidol
Sa‘ered Heart High School
Oelwein
Interstate Power Co
Clermont
St. Joseph Catholic
Elkinder
Urits
Elkader Catholic Cementery
Camil [Lassig
Gerald Gutcher
Marvin Larson
Guy Machow
Norbert Gerper
Jimmie Kelleher
Witt
Elkader
Engagement Announcement for Yvonne Chapman and Arthur Nelson Jr
Mr and Mrs Ray Chapman of Clermont announce the engagement of their daughter Yvonne Marie to Arthur Nelson Jr of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson of Clermont No wedding date has been set Miss Chapman graduates Clermont High School this spring and will work at Linn County courthouse Cedar Rapids Mr Nelson is a Clermont High School and Iowa State College graduate employed by Borden Ice Cream in Cedar Rapids
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Ray Chapman
Clermont
Yvonne Marie
Arthur Nelson, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Nelson
Miss Chapman
Clermont High School
Linn*county
Nelson
Clermont ‘High School
Iowa State College
Borden Ice Cream Company
Class Night News Honors Seniors At May Event
Friday night May 21 class night featured a garden theme with Kismet legend a reading of the class will poems and prophecies plus a words presentation. Honor Society initiation followed naming new senior members Betty Westptahl Shirley Olson Ellen Kneeland David Gutcher Leo Riegel and juniors Mary Olson Vera Hangarmer Paul Hack Mann. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and hospital visits.
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Kismet
Betty Westptahl
Shirley Olson
Ellen Kneeland
David Gutcher
Leo Riegel
Mary Olson
Full Gospel Sunday School Services Evening Bible Study
Un-denominational Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Sunday service at 11:00 a m. Thursday Bible study at 8:00 p m. Everyone welcome. Located on No 18, 2 miles west of Clermont in school house.
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No. 18
Clermont
St Peter's Church Mass Times and Confessions
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney is pastor at St. Peter's Church. Sunday masses are at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Confessions are held on Saturday evening and before Mass.
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Robert Cooney
Vacation Bible School and Ordination Services Across Clermont Parish
Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines Vacation Bible School at Larrabee school and catechetical classes in West Clermont. East Clermont hosts Vacation Bible School and a choir rehearsal with a Sunday service marking Pentecost and confirmations. West Clermont and East Clermont schedule ordination events for Harlan Blockhus and a candidate for ministry. Additional services and hostesses listed for June events and Pentecost celebrations.
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B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Larrabee School
Clermont
Dover No
East Clermont
Mdims
Belschner
Emma Olson
Geo. Belachner
Albert ‘Hal
Christian ‘Ministry
Harlan Blockhus
Mission and Newing Societies
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Annie Gregerson
Evening Mass at St Peter's Church High Mass with Sermon
St Peter's Church announces an evening Mass Thursday May 27 at 8:00 PM to honor the ascension with a sermon. Holy Communion will be given at both the 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM Masses on Thursday.
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Christ
St. Peter’s Church
Baccalaureate Service Details From May 23 Night
Baccalaureate was held Sunday night May 23 with a sequence including a piano solo Nocturne by Jo Anne Moore a juniors and seniors procession an invocation by Rev Robert Cooney the girls sextet singing Just For Today scripture read by Rev E G Steinman sermons from Rev Steinman and hymn God So Loved the World by the mixed quartet with benediction by Rev S B Knudsen and a recessional Thus concluding the program
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Jo Anne Moore
Robert Cooney
E .G. Steinman
Steinman
S. B. Knudsen
Thanks to Town City neighbors for cards and help
Mrs. Herbert Gaas expresses sincere thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for many cards and letters of cheer during her long hospital stay in Town City special thanks for the help to her family while she was away she remembers your efforts and kindness
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Hsgard
Town City
Talness
Herbert Gaas
Dr Ray Bryan to Deliver Clermont High Graduation Address
Dr Ray Bryan head of vocational education at Town State College will give the Clermont High School graduation address Friday May 28 at 8 00 p m in the CHS gym. He has led in education for over 20 years as teacher and administrator, born in Bavaria Kansas and holding degrees from Kansas State College and the University of Nebraska. He joined Iowa State staff in 1946, rising to acting head and then head of the department by 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bryan
Clermont High School
Dr Bryan
Town State College
Bavaria
Kansas
Kansas State College
University of Nebraska
Iowan State Staff
Department of Vocational Education
Clermont Memorial Day Services at Clermont High School
Memorial Day program on Sunday May 30 begins at 1 30 PM in the Clermont high school gym featuring H S band advancement of colors the American Legion Star Spangled Banner pledge of allegiance led by Junior A L invocation by Rev E G Steinman vocal solo Paul Hackmann reading by Mrs E W Hilgemann double quartet This is My Country address by Mark D Buchhelt God Bless America reading honor roll Benediction by Rev R E Cooney retirement of colors and a drive to cemeteries by American Legion and American Drive to cemeteries.
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Clermont
Country
Mark D. Buchhelt
God Bless
America
American Legion
R. E. Cooney
Olson relatives host weekend visitors and guests
Weekend guests of Mrs. Mary Olson included Steven and Stanley Olson of Monona and Roger Olson. Additional Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. L. T. N. Olson and Mrs. Kathinka Larson. The Millard Nelson family hosted Thursday supper guests Mrs. R. T. Paynter Elizabeth and Dick. John Brandt and Mrs. Irene Ostlie attended the funeral of Arthur Brandt in Frankville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lassig visited the Loren Bush home in Elkader, and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Gerner spent Sunday with relatives in Highland, Wisconsin.
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Mary Olson
Steven
Stanley Olson
Monona
Roger Olson
L. T. N. Olson
Kathinka’ Larson
Millard Nelson
R. T. Paynter
Elizabeth
John Brandt
Irene Ostlie
Arthur Brandt
Frankville
Emil Lassig
Loren Bush
Elkader
Norbert Gerner
Highland
Wis
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Wm. Sullivan
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Bonnie Bergeson
Mary Barn‘house
Albert Wede
Jean Belschner
Helen ‘Burger
Beverly Bennett
Wanda Barnhouse
Duane Gutcher
Mrs. Thompson
Wadena
Kittleson
Gilson
Knudsen
Crandall
John Kauzlarich
DeCook
Iplate
Randalia
Vargason
Keith Aanes
Clermont High
Clermont’ High
M.H. Moore
National Association of Student Councils
Elizabeth Paymer
Montana
Chyrenes
Full
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Baccalaureate News
Dean Kittleson
Jean
Sheehan-Olson Post
Stag Party
Will J. Nelson
Clermont Co-operative
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