East Clermont L C R Hosts Springfield L C R Members
East Clermont L C R members hosted Springfield L C R guests on a Saturday program led by Dorothy Helgerson. Harold Lien and others presented hymns and readings, Janice Barness accompanied, and forty children enjoyed games with a Halloween themed tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont L. C. R
Springfield LL. C. R
Entey
Goa
Ast
Clermont L. C R
Dorothy Helgerson
Lyle Estrum
Gary Mbler
Lorarine Boe
Springfield
Harold Lien
Janice Barness
Clermont Ladies Aid Meeting and Library News
The Clermont Ladies Aid met at Florence Gutcher's home with Alice Kittelson and Laver Olson assisting. Ruth Starkey reported September library figures. a window for National Book Week was planned. Lucy Engle spoke on Boys Town. next meeting at Grace Simek's house with Louise Miller and Metta Schnieder assisting. Local librarians named for November. Harvey Meyer family and Mrs Isabel Nelson were guests at Carl Nelson's home. Various neighbors visited, with Christmas seal sales meeting in Cedar Rapids attendees and Cedar Rapids week end visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont ‘Ladies’ Aid
Florence Gutcher
Alice Kittelson
Laver] Olson
Harvey Meyer
Isabel Nelson
Carl Nelson
Lyana
Walter Follett
Carolyn
Alma ‘Anderson
Henry Hartman
Wm. Katschkowsky
Ellender
Harold Bennett
Harry Johnson
Quincy
Olavus Berentson
Ed Stry
Millard Sampson
Fred Cline
Delwell
T. B
Streight
Joan
Helen Gerner
Verla Gunderson
Winifred Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Senior personality of the week Jo Granneman at CHS
Jo Granneman a 6 ft 5 in transfer from Hawkeye is CHS senior personality. She sings in glee club mixed chorus and sextette, plays basketball forward and bass drums in the band, and participates in the junior play. Her favorites are color light blue food apples and home economics. She hopes to be a nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Granneman
Hawkeye
Jo Anne
Jol
CHS
Basketball Season Opens with Road Trips and Home Schedule
The 50 51 season begins with the boys and girls teams traveling to Randalia on November 7 and Monona at Clermont on November 10. Reading and activities note end of Roman history unit, algebra topics, and a county Legion meeting featuring the cornet and girls trios performing several selections.
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Randalia
Randalla
Monona
Clermont
Little Rose Theater and Student Film Projects Highlight Decorah School
Mr Moore recorded President Truman speech and broadcast. Kindergarten students dramatized The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Three Bears. Zachary helped paint a Little Rose Theater. First film made October 12 with pictures for Katie the Kitten. Ushers Janice Durscher and Joy Schultz. Students advance reading readiness and science study through picture storytelling.
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Three Bears
Zach Child
Little Rose Theater
Katie
Kitten
Jan
Riverside Club Hosts October Meeting at Ol son Home
Riverside Social Club met October 25 at Laura Olson's home with Ruth Meyer as co host. Fourteen members and four guests attended. Margaret Anderson read scripture and plans for the Christmas party were discussed. Contests awarded prizes to Millie Schatz and Marjorie Boyle. Bonnie Tatro won the peanut guessing contest. Helen Yauslin won the door prize. Lunch was served. Next meeting set for November 8 at Helen Yauslin's home with Nora Anderson as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Laura Olson
Ruth Meyer
Margaret Anderson
Millie Schatz
Marjorie Boyle
Bonnie Tatro
Helen Yauslin
Nora Anderson
Amvet Auxiliary Holds Meeting With Mrs Isabel Nelson
The Amvet Auxiliary met with Mrs Isabel Nelson on Tuesday October 17 seven members answered roll call The pledge of allegiance was given The penny march netted 36 cents The Amvet Women's Hour was read for closing Lunch was served by Mrs Nelson The next meeting will be with Mrs Martin Amundson on November 21
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Amvet
Isabel Nelson
Nelson
Martin Amundson
Death of Rich ard Steele Stuns Clermont Region
The Elmer Trades received word Friday of the sudden death in Waterloo of her cousin Richard Steele. He is known in Clermont as the only son of Byrd McNally Steele and the late John Steele. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary's Church in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Trades
Waterloo
Richard Steele
Clermont
Byrd McNally Steele
John Steele
St. Mary's Church
Business and Professional Women meet with officers elected
The Business and Professional Women club met at Eleanor Pringle s home with Gene Lassig assisting. New officers chosen Hazel Meyer president Evelyn Olson vice president Fern Olson secretary Clarice Van Buren assistant secretary Laverl Olson. A donation to the annual Boy Scout drive was decided. A Halloween themed lunch followed. Several guests and visits from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Cresco were noted along with hospital stay for Dianne Wenger who is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Pringle
Gene Lassig
Hazel Meyer
Evelyn Olson
Fern Olson
Clarice van Buren
Laverl Olson
Dune
Bridge
Vinah Shipton
Joycelyn Bakewell
Andine Vasby
First regular service of the month at 8 45 a m
The notice states the first regular service of the month will be held Sunday at 8 45 a m. It identifies the time and day for the worship event without additional details.
Highland services and choir events at Clermont parish
Pastor A. O. Nesset leads a Sunday service at 11 00 p m in Highland with a joint East and West choir concert at Glenwood Lutheran Church at 8 00 p m Training classes for Sunday school teachers are held Mondays at West Clermont Church at 8 00 p m West Clermont junior choir meets Wednesdays at 7 00 p m and senior choir at 7 30 p m On Thursday November 2 East Clermont Societies meet at 2 00 p m with East Clermont choir at 6 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
Glenwood Lutheran
West Clermont
East Clermont
East Clermont Choir
Clermont Calendar Busy Week Aheads Council and Club Meetings
Clermont Calendar lists events for Monday November 6 county council meeting and Tuesday November 7 Clermont Study Club gathering. community notices indicate civic and social engagement in Clermont with local participation and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Clermont Study Club
Sacrament of Confirmation at St Peters Church
The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered at St Peters Church on Sunday October 29 at 3:00 p m. Archbishop Henry P Rohlman of Dubuque conferred the sacrament on six children and seven adults. Clergy present included Fathers Hagen Oelwein Friedman Calmar Coon ey West Union Chihak Spillville Thiltgen Ossian Mullin Fayette Brosing Calmar Heles of Dubuque Moshisch Festina Kuchera Fort Atkinson Frost Ossian, with the men's choir and Mae Crowe at organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oisian
Mullin
Fayette
Brosing
Calmar
Frederick Heles
Uque
Moshisch
Festina
Kuchera
Fort Atkinson
Father Frost
Ossian
Mae Crowe
Junior Study Club Met Thursday Evening
The Junior Clermont Study Club met Thursday evening October 26 at the home of Clara Bel achner. Eleven members answered roll call. The president appointed committees for the year. Louise Tamshek gave a report on the district convention held at Manchester and read an article Pan American Exchange from Club Woman. Sally Stumme led the program It's Time to Remember Music. Plans for a Story Hour were discussed and Lois Miller and Barnabetta Cline were appointed to explore ways and means for the project. Mrs Belschner served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clara Belachner
Louise Tam+shek
Manchester
Sally Stumme
Lois Miller
Barnabetta Cline
Belschner
Study Club Met Tuesday at Thelma Henderson’s Home
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday with thirteen members present. Ruth Olson and Blanche Dummermuth reported on the district convention at Manchester. Frances Cline led the program and reviewed Pilgrimage to Palestine. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Thelma Henderson
Ruth Olson
Blanche Dummermuth
Manchester
Frances Cline
Palestine
Scout Camp Out Ends With Bees In Miller Woods
Boy Scout Troop 51 camped in Miller’s woods Friday night but found the cabin occupied by bumble bees so the boys slept outdoors. Monday night they held their regular meeting. Various PTA plans and social visits fill local notices with meetings, hostesses, and family visits across the week including the November PTA change and open house at the grade school.
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Boy Scout
Miller's Woods
Local notices and school honor roll items from Sturgis area
25 Years Ago Mr and Mrs Hans Larson and three children have sold their interests and will relocate in this rovality. Claylord Products directors plan to reopen their plant manufacturing Superior Soap Flakes. Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Boone parent a daughter Fern Annabelle. S E Nelson's friends gave a surprise for his 21st birthday. Henry Hjelming hosted a Halloween party for son Reynaud with twelve boys. Virgil Rolfs to Delwe for tonsil removal. Lavina Jacobia and daughter move to Hauge house from Postville. W Appelman visits Enterprise to meet grandson Marjorie. High school top students listed by class with names and ranks.
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Hans Larson
Sturgis
Sask
Canada
Claylord Products
Mro
Arthur Johnson
Boone
Fern Annabelle
S. E. Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Henry Hjelming
Reynaud
Herman Rolfs
Virgil
Delwe
Lavina Jacobia
C.B. Ruff
Postville
Hauge House
W. Appelman
Enterprise
Van
Marjorie
Anna Bigler
Archie Rolfs
Anna Simpson
DeFrances Dibble
Elizabeth Rounds
Helen Larrabee
Phyllis Dibble
Margaret Sticken
Bessie Lien
Katheryn Gruver
Susanna Priest
Myrtle Fox
Local families join gatherings across Wisconsin and Iowa
Mrs Ed Barnes returns from a stay at James Williams home in Waukon. Several families including Larson, Olson, and Lien clan gather for reunions and dinners in Decorah La Crosse Bangor Postville and Luana. Guests from Littleport and Decorah join in, with travel for business in New Hampton and Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Barnes
James Williams
Waukon
John 4A
Larson
Hans J. Larson
Eugene Cooley
la Crosse
Wis
Edwin Larson
Bangor
Elmer Olson
Evelyn Olson
Henry Olson
Walter Lundy
Decorah
Leonard ‘Olson
Littleport
Glen Olson
Postville
Vernon Olson
Julius Olson
Thos
Lien
Henry Kittelson
David Schierholz
Luana
Wm. Belschner
Belschner
Schierholz
J. A. Erickson
New Hampton
Charles City
Camp Fire Girls Celebrate Halloween Party
The Camp Fire girls and their leader Mrs Theo Loftsgard held a Halloween party at the Legion hall Monday evening. Nineteen members and two guests Delores Franzen and Mrs Elmer Nelson attended. Satan met guests at the door and the entertainment included a House of Horrors and a fortune teller. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Theo, Loftsgard
Legion Hall
Delores ‘Franzen
Elmer Nelson
Satan
G M Study Club Meeting in Grand Meadow
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Irene Olson’s home on Friday October 27 with co hosts Mabel Amundson and Marjorie Amundson. Seventeen members and two guests attended.
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Grand Meadow
Irene Olson
Mabel Amundson
Marjorie Amundson
Iowa
Postville Hospital
Beulah Kozelka
Clarice Lien
Lorraine Gunderson
Emma Gunderson
Henry Jacobson
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Ladies’ Aid Meeting
John Deere Tractors
Olson & Olson
John Doure
DeWayne Johnson
Baltor Judy Swenson
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Act
Ramona Olson
Tahet
Carol Schweiner
Marlene Durscher
Rose Doyle
Ruth Westpfahl
Rome
County Legion and
County Auxilary
Coronet
Mr. Moore
Truman
Assembly
Riverside Club
Merle Moen
Des Moines
Vernon Meyer
Ralph Schrader
Carl Voelz
Norman Erickson
Warren Bruene
Harry Hoyt
Lyle Aanes
Almer L. Nelson
Ed Kozelka
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Arthur Helgerson
George Frieden
Betty Burger
Minneapolis
Gordon Hoopman
Cresco
Lloyd Meier
Volga
Myr
Otto Krueger
Lester Wenger
Keith Thoms
Louise Miller
Wm. B. Miller
Alfred ‘Wenger
Clermont Methodist Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Jack Crozand
David
Wellman
Proz
Son
Elmer Trude
Droz
Omaha
Mesdames Eliza Martz
Margaret Quinn
Kathryn Horan
Donna Johnson
Philip McGraw
Lawrence McGraw
Oelwein Hospital
Mra
Ole Triem
Lorranne Crowe
Kathryn
Bess
Blake
James Triem
Land Harold Triem
Fayne
Georgia
Ed Connors
Sioux City
Jed
Eliza Martz
Catherine Horan
Donland Francis
Larry Horan
Margaret Rounds Hughes
Houston
Texas
Bess Blake
Sherburn
Minn
Robert Steele
Ghe
Boy Scouts
Nicky Welsh
Williamsburg
Verdell Hulbert
Helen Osmmundson
Arlene Osmundson
Harry Becker
Merle Lange
Fred Bigler
Beckers
Grinnell
Joe
Jerry Farish
Elmer L. Nelson
John Quinn
Inglewood
Calif
Quinn
Don Burget
Olavus
Harry Cline
West Union
Hopkinton
al Raeburn
Harmony
John Burgess
Cora White
Philip ‘Wander
Cletus
Castalia
Mary Griebenow
Louis Schrader
Collins
Bernard Schrader
Harold Triem
John Bakewell
L. F. Gordon
Neb
Susan Gordon
A. J. Pries
Camp Fire Girls
G. M. Study Club Meeting
Federal Deposit Insurance
E. W. Hilgemann
Clermont Cooperative
Lyle Gunderson
Pail Montal I
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