Delegates Report On Missionary Federation Convention
West Clermont Mission Society delegates Agnes Paulson and Mrs. Martin Nelson reported on the Women's Missionary Federation convention held May 21. They described the fore noon program with Rev. Torgeson, Lawler, Dr. N. Astrup Larson, Decorah, and Mrs. Spencer Bakken, Ridgeway, and the afternoon talk on the Minne apolis girls home by Miss Huegeland. The box work committee plans to send more items to Beloit Orphans Home in Inwood. Proceeds from the Norwegian Lutheran Sunday School Teachers’ convention will benefit the Priscilla Working Band and the Mission Society, which will also serve the Alumni banquet on June 12. Delegates L. M. Hovland and Marjorie Scheel will attend the Iowa District convention June 5–6 in Forest City. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs. Alma Anderson and Mrs. Millard Nelson. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Emma Bear and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Women's Missionary Federation
Agnes Paulson
Martin Nelson
Torgeson
Lawler
N. Astrup Larson
Decorah
Spencer Bakken
Ridgeway
Minneapolis
Huegeland
L. M. Hovland
Beloit
Inwood
Priscilla Working Band
The
Mission Society
Priscilla
Marjorie Scheel
Iowa
Women’s Missionary Federation
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Civic Auditorium
Forest City
Harry Amundson
Alma Anderson
Millard Nelson
Emma Bear
A. S. Hoag
E. E. Bilden
Elmer Osmundson
Almer Anderson
Wm. A Nelson
I. ©. Jerdee
Memorial Day Anniversary Observed Across States
Tomorrow, May 30, marks the 73rd Memorial Day anniversary originally for Civil War graves. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina observe different dates. Clermont honors veterans with a graveside program at the high school. The Auxiliary reports most of 500 veteran-made poppies sold. remaining will be sold Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Clermont
American Legion and Auxiliary
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises at Local High School
A class of 21 students received certificates of promotion at the eighth grade commencement on Wednesday evening May 21. Sept T C Ressler presented awards to 12 girls and 9 boys, led by outstanding pupil Arther Meyer who earned seven certificates. The event featured a patriotic program with red, white and blue colors and flowers, and several students were recognized for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Ressler
Helen Abel
Margaret Becker
Robert Burgett
Jack Flynn
Betty Gilbert
Doris Gilbert
Lois Godden
Martin Gunderson
Donald Hackett
Emmet Helgerson
Viola Martin
Arther Meyer
Carol Miller
Willet Miller
William Nelson, Jr
Lorraine Osmundson
Allen Olson
Clarence Sampson
Phyllis
Delores
Arthur Weda
Arlene Gilbert
Evelyn Miller
Norman Sampson
Bobby Abel
Wendell Loftsgard
Lorene Gilbert
Franklin Shipton
Vernon Loftsgard
Gordon Meyer
Arlene Osmundson
Herbert Kaufmann
Neil Harris
Doris Sampson
Velma Thorson
Donna Loftsgard
LeAnna Osmundson
Gerald Aanes
Alden Anderson
Arthel Meyer
Memorial Day Program at High School Auditorium
Public invited to Memorial Day program under American Legion and Auxiliary at the high school auditorium at ten o clock Friday morning May 30. Features include advancement of colors, Star Spangled Banner, audience invocation, music by School Band, vocal selections, readings of honor roll, and Poppy Poster Awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Advancement of Colors
E. E. Ramsey
J. A. Nelson
Decorah
Flanders Field
Annabelle Loftsgard
Lois
LaGuardia Takes Command Of Civilian Defense Office
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia received his commission as head of the Office of Civilian Defense from President Roosevelt. He pledged to lead a broad voluntary peace-time mobilization for civilian protection. The photo shows him in Washington conferring with Paul Betters, secretary of the mayor's committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
New York City
Crowning of the May Queen at St Peter’s Clermont
Mary crowned as Universal Mother in St Peter’s church Clermont on May 25. Joan Gerner placed a wreath on the Blessed Mother statue as the hymn Bring Flowers of the Fairest played by Rita Rounds. Fr. F Leo O’Connell preached on Mary’s virtues and Queenship, ending with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
St. Peter’s
Clermont
Joan Gerner
Rita Rounds
F. Leo O’connell
Fr. O'Connell
Death of Former Clermont Resident Ida Ruef
Ida Ruef of Salmon Oregon died May 10 and was cremated. Her wish was for ashes to be brought to Clermont for burial. She visited Elgin with cousins Mary Matthys Rosa Jacob and John Sutter. Born Clermont April 26 1872 she leaves a sister Bertha Wright and brother Fred Ruef of Emmetsburg. Parents buried in Clermont cemetery. Various local notices follow about visits trips and community activities including a Des Moines trip for Richard Crowe and a Business and Professional Women's club meeting conducted at Mrs. Schupanitzs home with a farewell planned for Katherine Eyingson and a Memorial Day motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Ruef
Salmon
Oregon
Clermont
Miss Ruef
Elgin
Mary Matthys
Rosa Jacob
John Sutter
Bertha Wright
Fred Ruef
Emmetsburg
E. E. Bilden
Agnes and
Louise
Marie Skaren
U. S
Herbert Martin
Doris Godden
Henry Kittleson
Richard Crowe
Register and Tribune
Des Moines
C. A. West
Richard
Hawkeye
Manona
Ossian
Capitol City
Clifton Pringle
Celia Mort
Katherine Eyingson
Jridge
H. A. Lubke
Pringle
Schupanitz
Elizabeth Calahan
Not the Ending But the Beginning at Clermont High
The class of 1941 at Clermont High School held commencement in the auditorium with Rev. Wm. McClurg of Boetwein addressing graduates and guests. Valedictorian Fern Burnas and salutatorian Arthur Amundson were honored as nine teen seniors graduated, marking a graduation tied to school activities and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Wm. McClurg
Boetwein
McClurg
Fern Burnas
Arthur Amundson
Laird Cline
Leonard Olson
Mildred Thorson
Harlan Rolfs
Grade Pupils Have Picnics
The Clermont schools marked the close of the school year with grade specific picnics. Primary pupils remained on the grounds for noon meals with Mrs Richard Banning and Norene Boley, while 5th and 6th graders under Alma Smith went to the city park for games after their dinner. 7th and 8th graders, guided by Andine Vasby with Clifford Kittleson and several staff members, traveled to the West Union fair grounds, joined by additional parents and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Richard Banning
Norene Boley
Margaret Hogg
Alma Smith
Andine Vasby
Clifford Kittleson
Vernon Meyer
Lloyd Aanes
Wm. B. Miller
Herbert Martin
Louie J Olson
Louise Miller
O. K. Kittleson
West Union Fair Grounds
Wayne Abel
G. H. Hackmann
Jessie Loftsgard
Lois Godden
Mary Martin
Howard Kittleson
Mary Kittleson
Keith Agnes
Study Club Holds May Meeting at Hovland Home
Woodland Progressive Study club met at Mrs. L M Hovland and hostesses helper Mrs. Lloyd Aanes. Opening song scripture reading and a program followed including poems and readings. All members were present and guest count included several named ladies. Prizes were awarded to Mrs L H Appelman and Mrs Rex Medberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Progressive Study Club
L. M. Hovland
Lloyd Aanes
Hovland
Alora Anderson
Flanders Field
Irene Ostlie
Arthur Nelson
L. H. Appelman
Rex Medberry
Marion Lind
Jean
C. C. Carmich
Ael
Bertina Buraas
Elizabeth Priest
Clara Helgerson
Lililian
Medberry
Anna Gunderson
Clarice Aanes
Vacation Bible School Opens at West Clermont Lutheran
Sixty eight pupils enrolled for a three week term of religious instruction starting Monday at West Clermont Lutheran church. Forenoon classes run 4 to 12 with Giddys Petersen teaching kindergarten through grade three and Agnes Bilden directing grades four through eight. Several local residents hosted visitors and attended events, including dinners and a park picnic sup per. church rectory and church repairs were approved after a Bishop’s committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Giddys Petérson
Agnes Bilden
Singing Church Pentecost Service and Local Church Activities
Lutheren Church The Singing Church holds Pentecost Sunday services with Acts 2 1 11 and John 14 31 at 9 30am at West Clermont. Norwegian service at East Clermont at 11am and Highland worship at 2 30pm. West Clermont Luther League meets 7 30pm. Priscilla Working Band meets June 4 with hostesses Mrs Nordhus Nelson Erickson Jerdee and Mrs Nelson and program chairman Mrs Nelson. East Clermont Mission Society meets June 5 with hostesses Mrs Aanes Erickson Lloyd Aanes and program chairman Mr Rittelson. Pastor attends Iowa District convention June 4 8 Forest City. Choirs will not meet. Key E E Ramsey Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont
Lla
Highland
Clermont calendar clashes with weekly meetings
May events include Clover 4 H club gathering on Saturday. June listings note Town council meeting on Monday, O E S on Tuesday, Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday, Royal Neighbors of America activity, and St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clover
Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors of America
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Church notes and social happenings in Clermont area
Sunday May 18 services at the Church of the Savior with prayer and sermon at 3 PM. Local visits include Bernice Olson en route to Kensett and Julia Wettleson birthday gathering. A two year old suffered a hand injury entangled in a washing machine. twenty stitches were needed. Families and guests gathered at various homes, baby news from Cedar Rapids, and a Clermont Union Church Guild luncheon with Bible games and plans to donate garments to Babyfold in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlehammer Atl
Manston
Wis
N. H. Nelson
Bernice Olson
Monana
Kensett
Clermont
Norman Sampson
Olson Farm
Melvin Nims
Martin Nelson
Arthur Selberg
Hawkeye
Christine Rypestor
Corrine
Harold Opland
Robert Wettleson
Gander
Julia Wettleson
F. L. Shay
Cedar Rapids
Eunice Gress
Mercy Hospital
Carol Ann
Monona Paint
Spicer
Minn
Clermont Union Church Guild
J. C. Warton
Elgin
Wm, Peters
Gerald Gulcher
Dubuque
L. L. Carr
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Ee Ea
E. L. Simpson
Waverly
Albert
Andrew Gunderson
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lau
Paul Oelberg
Odney Blockhus
Archibald Sowden
Guy Stearns
West Union
Lima
LaGuardia
O. R. Larson
Oelwein
Arnold Cagsey
Waterloo
Elvira Johnson
J. A. Erickson
Hans J. Larson
la Crosse
Larson
Howard Larson
Lovie Olson
Fred Cline
Iowa City
Marjorie
Joe Kula
Dan Burke
Frieda Miller
August Scheel
Herman Scheel
Ern Pfister
Wyne Earl
Fayette
Virgil Maurer
Sumner
Cornelius Olson
Glidden
Harris Olson
Rev
Rudi
M. P. Junker
Harold Skarshaug
Ames
Edwin Gunderson
Wm. Paulson
Irene Crowe
Margaret
William
Frank Stones
Milla Ramsey
Ray Schara
Postville
Earl Kioster
Marie Opperud
Blackwell
Oklo
Ames Olson
Louis Amundson
Harrison, Ind
Palmer Larson
Roger and Junior
Eagle Grove
Henry Larson
Harry
Henry Vellersven
Howard Kluss
Monona
G. E. Jorgenson
Ben Erickson
Louie Amundson
Joyce
Vacation Bible School
Edmund Dugstad
R. V. Brandt
Theo
C. Ressler
Carol
John Camp
J. C. Halverson
Helen
Turkey River
Julian Moe
Jim Bilden
Clarence
Marton
Lillian
Emmet
Waukon
Millard Helgerson
Lillian Crowe
Lutheran Church
Church of the Savior
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C.M. Kneeland Elevator
Clermont, Iowa
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