Elizabeth Crowe 71 Dies at Clermont Her Birthplace
Elizabeth Crowe died Sunday evening October 22 at Clermont aged 71. Daughter of early pioneers John and Mary Ann Crowe, she taught in Iowa and North Dakota and served as Clermont postmaster. Funeral held at St Peter’s Church with Frs Cooney and O Connell officiating. burial at St Peter’s Cemetery. Survivors include sisters Agnes Crowe and Mrs J P Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Crowe
Clermont
John
Mary Ann Crowe
Clermont High School
Cedar Falls
Iowa
North Dakota
Ada Specter
Palm Beach
Fla
Fort Pierce
Bhs
St. Peter's Church
Robert E. Cooney
Leo O'Connell
Britt
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Cooney
O’connell
Agnes Crowe
Elgin High School
J. P. Sullivan
Riverside Social Club Meeting at Mrs Hanson Home
The Riverside Social Club met at Mrs. Tom Hanson’s home on October 25 with eleven members present. They opened with the Star Spangled Banner, read and approved the prior minutes, and answered roll call. They received a thank you card from United Service Women for a quilt and tied two more quilts with 16 wash cloths and 4 fracture pillows completed at the last gathering. A contest at the end awarded first prize to Mrs Laura Olson and second to Mrs Marjorie Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Tom Hanson
United Service Women
Laura Olson
Marjorie Olson
Clover Clovers 4 H Club Elects Officers at Clermont
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4 H club met at Ann Nesbit's home with eleven old members two new members and one leader present. Officers elected for the coming year were Dorothy Kerr president Carol Miller vice president Marjorie Bareis secretary LaVonne Swenson treasurer Marian Probert news reporter Bernice Blockhus historian. A program for the following year was begun and a lunch was served. A program will be held at Clermont No 6 school house on Thursday Nov 2 at 8 15 p m with a plate lunch. Everyone welcome. Dorothy Etter teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Ann Nesbit
Singing Star Spangledder
Dorothy Kerr
Carol Miller
Marjorie Bareis
LaVonne Swenson
Marian Probert
Bernice Blockhus
Orville Gilbert
Camp Brady
Misa
Camp Rooker
Clermont No. 6
Dorothy Etter
Honor Roll and Attendance Report for First Six Weeks
The issue lists honor roll recipients Arthel Meyer Lois Olson Elsie Nesser and Hazel Entwistle for achieving 90 percent or above in each subject. Forty-eight students have perfect attendance with 30 total absences and 3 tardies. Band practice remains strong with a new clarinet trio performing diverse songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthel Meyer
Lois Olson
Elsie Nesser
Hazel Entwistle
Kindergarten Walk Delights Students At Park Visit
Kindergarten children enjoyed a park walk, noting railroad tracks, a depot, a fire hydrant, coal cars, brick yards, and a water tower. Kathryn Crowe brought birthday ice cream for classmates on Monday. First and second graders celebrated Terry Mullins' birthday last Friday with treats and games. They heard story hour about Mrs Raggerstock and then drew pictures. The room wore Halloween decorations with pumpkins and black cats. Third and fourth graders added Halloween decor and learned folk dances. Gordon and Sylvia Larson's cousin Gordon Larson visited school last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Crowe
Terry Mullins
Gordon Larson
Sylvia Larson
Alma Olson and Btock Mark Wedding at East Clermont Church
Twenty five years ago Alma Olson and Btock Mark were married in the East Clermont Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon at 2 by Rev C H Hjortholm. A reception followed at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs T Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Olson
Btock Mark
East Clermont Lutheran Church
C.H. Hjortholm
New Clermont Club
Federation
John Rafferty
Clermont
Melvin Helgerson
L.L. Carr
Lavanda
Wellman
War Chest drive report and local chatter notes
Edmund Dugstad reports Clermont township War Chest Drive totals: 1287.15 raised vs 1105.00 quota, over by 182.15. Township 631.50 raised of 520.00 quota. A draft is sent to treasurer Lou Buenneke. Separate social notes mention a college play at U S A and various students in the college orchestra, plus a string of local gossip and questions about recent dances and romances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Dugstad
Clermont and
Clermont Township
Lou Buenneke
Dugstad
Fifth and Sixth Grades at Clermont High Classes and Attentive Pupils
The article notes Fifth and Sixth grades focusing on literature and arithmetic, with projects on the American Bluebird, fractions, capitalization, punctuation, and Halloween posters. Columbus Day stories and fire prevention lessons marked Seventh and Eighth grades, plus perfect attendance lists for both grades and early basketball practice with a roster of girls included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joan Gerner
Lorene Gilbert
Donna Johnson
Wilma Martin
Evelyn Miller
Marilyn Olson
Ardys Olson
Margaret Tschantz
Duane Anderson
Donald Gutcher
Wendell Loftsgard
Death of Anna Burke Murphy in Fargo and Carrington obituary
Anna G. Burke Murphy died in Fargo North Dakota on October 17 1944 at age 76 She was born February 14 1868 in Clermont Iowa and lived much of her life in Fargo She is survived by brothers Daniel Burke Clermont and Charles T Burke Cedar Rapids She married Martin C Murphy in 1920 He died July 9 1942 Funeral held at St Anthony s church Fargo with Requiem High Mass burial at Carrington North Dakota Services conducted by Rev Fr Nestor and Rev Fr Hart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna G. Burke
John PB
Margaret Burke
Clermont
Fargo
N. D
Carrington
Wheaton
Daniel Burke
Charles T. Burke
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Zenk
Melville
Eileen Dougherty
Moorhead
Minn
Clarence Murphy
St. Anthony's Church
Nestor
Carrington, N. D
Hart
Cemetery
Aid Meeting at Smith Home
The Clermont Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Purl Smith's home with hostess Mrs. Frances Cline assisting on Wednesday October 25. Members discussed vegetable storage, voted to donate to soldiers gifts instead of Christmas Bills, and planned a future food sale to support the blood plasma fund. Committee members were Mrs. Hazel Jerdee Mrs. Louise Miller and Mrs. Rose Riegel. Mrs. Jerdee read Present Army Leaders. Lois Olson sang Prayer Perfect and The Last Chord. Fourteen members and nine guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Purl Smith
Frances Cline
Hazel Jerdee
Louise Miller
Rose Riegel
Lois Olson
Average Sale for Griebenow Report
Griebenow sale last week drew a good crowd and prices were around average. Oats 70c, top cow $121, calves $34, one team $195, other $143. Feeder pigs small $14, machinery and hay near typical values, hay at $6 per ton, baled hay 44c. Griebenow plans to move to Clermont. Carr farm sold to Lars Larson and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Griebenow
Farmers Savings Bank
Griebenow
Far
Clermont
Carr
Lars Larson and Son
Family gathering honors Marine Cpl. Pratt Jr in West Union
Mr and Mrs Clarence Tatro host a Sunday visit at Walter Pratt home West Union for a two family get together honoring Cpl Walter V Pratt Jr Marine. J A Erickson traveled to Prairie du Chien Wis Saturday meeting S1c Norman Erickson who flew United to Chicago on leave. Elmer Olson visited Iowa City and Mrs Olson returned home. Rebecca remains in hospital for about two weeks. Margaret Sullivan marked her ninth birthday with friends Carla Doris Ralph Matt Donald Kamp and Gerald Sampson and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
Walter Pratt
West Union
Cpl
Walter V. Pratt, Jr
Marines
J. A. Erickson
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Norman Erickson
Norman
United Air Lines
Chicago
Elmer Olson
Iowa City
Highland and West Clermont Church Notices
Nesset Pastor announces Highland services on Nov 5 with Sunday school at 10 and mission offering at 11. West Clermont holds Sunday school at 10 45 and Monday adult Bible class at 8. East Clermont Sewing Society sale and lunch on Friday Nov 3 at 8 15. Highland societies meet at the parsonage on Thursday Nov 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
Feast Day Schedule at St Peter's Church
St Peter s Church observes All Saints Day on Wednesday November 1 All Souls Day on Thursday November 2 and First Friday Devotions to the Sacred Heart on Friday November 3 Holy Communion Friday at 7 Mass at 8 Confessions at 6 30 and 7 30 Holy Hour from 7 to 8 Friday morning Masses Sunday the first of the month are 8 40 and 10 o'clock
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All Souls
Miss Smarty Sophomore Play Draws Large Audience
The Clermont high sophomore class play Miss Smarty drew 325 attendees in the school auditorium last Friday evening. Receipts reached 82 dollars and 12 cents, noted as exceptionally good. Twelve participants performed under the director Miss Huddleston, with strong coaching reflecting credit on the program. Patrons look forward to more school-year performances.
Business and Professional Women's Club Elects Officers
The Business and Professional Women's club met October 30 at Mrs. Hazel Johnson's home. Officers elected: Louise Miller president, Anna Baechler vice president, Lydia Stumme secretary, Mary Huddleston assistant secretary, Lilly Crowe treasurer. Twelve members attended. Bridge winners were Lilly Crowe first and Elaine Demo second. Clermont school faculty attended Des Moines for the state teachers' convention. Various local visits are noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Professional Women's Club
Hazel Johnson
Louise Miller
Anna Baechler
Lydia Stumme
Mary Huddleston
Lilly Crowe
Elaine Demo
Clermont School
Des Moines
Eaton Waters
Postville
Fred Ernst
Mary Grover
Albert Lubke
Susan Knutson
Aase Haugen
Decorah
Theo, Kjosa
Swen Swenson
Oliver Torkelson
Elgin
Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Recalls War Time Efforts
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Ruth Lyngags home on Oct 27 with prayer and songs. Reading from First Epistle of John and a discussion on eating habits opened the session. Members paid tray rents, shared poetry and readings, and pledged to sew carpet rags for the Red Cross before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Ruth Lyngags
Nellin Gray
Ruth Lyngans
John
Roll Eall
Beulah Kozelka
Clarise Lien
Beryl Swenson
Ernie Pyle
Rose Olson
Sophia Kittelson
Myrtle Thorson
Clermont Youths Involved In Auto Accident Near Froelich
Danny Rounds son of Gen Rounds and Harold Gress son of Mr and Mrs Claude Gress of Clermont were hurt in an early Sunday auto crash near Froelich. Danny is in McGregor hospital with severe shock and concussion though X rays are clear. His sister Rita a recent nurse is nursing him. Harold has scratches and lost teeth but returned to Cedar Rapids for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Rounds
Gen. Rounds
Harold Gress
Claude Gress
Clermont
Froelich
Danny
McGregor Hospital
Rita
Rochester
McGregor
Harold
Cedar Rapids
Olson Family Hosts Picnic Dinner for Pvt Leonard Walvatne
Mr and Mrs L T N Olson and family were dinner guests at the Martin Westwick home on Sunday. The gathering honored Pvt Leonard Walvatne who has spent twenty six months overseas. The East Clermont church Sewing Society plans its annual sale and lunch Friday evening November 3 at 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. N. Olson
Martin Westwick
Leonard Walvatne
Sewing Society of
East Clermont
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Minerva Thorson
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Enterprise
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Kenton Krueger
Betty Follett
Darlene Martin
Donna Loftsgard
Mary Nelson
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Betty Burger
Norma Schave
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Kenny
Eugene
Marge
Vernon
Lydia
Oldster
Helen A
St. Lucas
Sally
Chuck
Peggy
Oelwein
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Darlene
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Allen Olson
Clermont High
Miller
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Smith
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
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B. & P. Club
Grand Meadow
Opera House
Mississippi
Nighthawks
Ana
United States Savings Bonds
United States Treasury Department
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