Duck Hunters Stop for Visit Here
Edw A Kimball secretary of Iowa Mfg Azan Mary Schmidt vice president of John Deere Co Elmer Cornin Iowa Todustria Comrades and Revelyer secretary WA developie Co jpaion 128 Cne last uted A the Wm HR Blake ome on eis way to Lansing to do some duck hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kimball
Iowa
Mfg
Azan
Mary Schmidt
John Deere Co
Elmer Cornin
Iowa Todustria Comrades and Revelyer
Evelopie Co
Jpaion
Cne
Blake Ome
Lansing
Local Youth Kenneth Olson Killed In Crash
Kenneth Olson, 28, son of Mr and Mrs L T Olson, died Sunday afternoon when his car collided with a truck on highway 52 near Luxemburg. A passenger in Olson s car suffered serious injuries and was taken to Mercy hospital in Dubuque. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Olson
L. T. N. Olson
Luxemburg
Olson
Mercy
Dubuque
Mr. Olson
Amvet Auxiliary Meets At Nelson Home
The Amvet Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Isabel Nelson's home. Two quilts were brought to be sent to the Lutheran Orphans Home in Muscatine. Mrs. G O Anderson donated one quilt top. Mrs. Irene Ostlie donated and tied another. Mrs. Henry Kittleson reported on the Dubuque convention of Oct 7. The unit planned to visit and gift sick member Mrs. Harry Becker.
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Amvet
Isabel Nelson
Lutheran Orphans Home
Muscatine
G. O. Anderson
Irene Ostlie
Henry Kittleson
Dubuque
Harry Becker
B P Association Met Monday Evening October 25
The Business and Professional Association met Monday evening at Mrs. Louise Miller's home with Edith Larson assisting. Officers elected: President Lorraine Crowe, Vice President Irene De Sart, Secretary Joycelyn Bakewell, Asst Secretary Lucy Engle, Treasurer Edith Larson. Installations followed by bridge. high score Thelma Lyngaas, second Joycelyn Bakewell. booby prize Lydia Stumme.
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Ass'n
Louise Miller
Edith Larson
Lorraine Crowe
Irene de Sart
Joycelyn Bakewell
Ass't
Lucy Engle
Thelma Lyngaas
Lydia Stumme
Junction Jolly Workers Club Meeting Highlights
Mrs Harvey Jarms hosted the Junction Jolly Workers at her home on Thursday afternoon with full attendance. Roll call prompted the phrase My Most Pleasant Moment. No contests were held. games resulted in Mrs Ed Dahms and Mrs Clay Meyer sharing prizes. Lunch was served by the hostess at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jarms
Junction
Norman Erickson Visits Cedar Rapids Family Home
Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids spent a weekend with his parents at J. A. Erickson's home and also spent time duck hunting.
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Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
Norman
Sunday School Teachers Rally at West Clermont Lutheran
Sunday school teachers from the vicinity will gather at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening November 2 at 1 o clock. Rev E O Ellefson of Einpeaport from the department of elementary education of the Evangelical Lutheran Church will speak. All teachers and others interested are invited to attend.
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West Clermont
Clermont Chronicle Old News Briefs Folded into Local Life
Emil Holt dies after years of poor health at his Clermont area farm. Maynard defeats Clermont high school 32 to 0 on the local field last Thursday. Bessie Bear resigns as office girl for Dr. I C derdee and plans Cedar Rapids business college. John Shipton family moves into Hans Larson home on Vine Street. Mrs Lars Bilden and Clara travel to Chicago to settle there. An 11 pound daughter born last Thursday to Mr and Mrs E L Crowe. Mrs Ben Peterson and children visit relatives in Chicago. Winifred Walker takes four new Enterprise office positions. Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson return to live on State Street.
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Emil Holt
Clermont
Maynard
Bessie Bear
I. C. Derdee
Cedar Rapids
John Shipton
Munday
Hans Larson
Vine Street
Lars Bilden
Clara
Chicago
Bilden
E. L. Crowe
Ben Peterson
Knudt Neilson
Winifred Walker
Enterprise ‘Office
Nels Iverson
State Street
Lutheran Church Trustees Plan Public Auction in Clermont
Trustees of three local Lutheran churches announce a public auction of lots barns and other buildings east of their parsonage in Clermont. An Echo advertisement lists lots with sale details and invites inspections before the sale Saturday. Read the ad for full particulars on the auction.
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Clermont
Riverside Club Meeting At Mrs Hiram Olson Home
The Riverside Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hiram Olson with co host Mrs Lucas Olson. Members sang Abide With Me and God Bless America. Roll call cited My Favorite Hobby and readings included Dont Quit and It Isnt the Church Its You. Lunch was served. The next meeting is November 16 at Mildred Schatz home with guests Mrs Harold Halverson Mrs John Mork and Mrs Leonard Olson.
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Riverside Club
Hiram Olson
Lucas Olson
Normal Olson
America
Mildred Schatz
Harold Halverson
John Mork
Leonard Olson
Local visitors from area towns on weekend travels
Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby and Norma Blockhus with twin daughters and Andine Vasby visited Laura Dickson in Decorah on Sunday. Keith Thomas Michael and Louise Miller attended Fayette homecoming on Saturday. Harold Bennett visited Henry Hartman in Elkader Sunday. Vern and Virgil Pratt of West Union visited Clarence Tatra Tuesday. Merle Moen and spouse traveled from Garner to spend the weekend at their home.
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Otto Vasby
Norma Blockhus
Andine Vasby
Decorah
Laura Dickson
Keith Thoma
Michael
Louise Miller
Fayette
Harold Bennett
Henry Hartman
Elkader
Vern Pratt
Virgil Pratt
West Union
Clarence Tatra
Merle Moen
Garner
Students enjoy supper as class thanks Mrs McNitt
The spo ecurshe junior class and home ec teacher Mrs McNitt hosted supper for the junior class Tuesday night in the hot lunch room. Afterward play practice occurred and the class presented Mrs McNitt with a gift. Menu included fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy creamed peas and carrots salad milk ice cream cake and rolls.
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Mrs. McNitt
Senior English Class Radio Unit Prompts Student Opinions
Students in a senior English class sample a wide range of radio programs over two weeks to form opinions on language study. Activities include theme writing round table discussions scrapbooks charts and original radio skits. In assembly two discussions were held and class members note new and departing students, field trip insights and Halloween crafts in 1st grade projects and art classes.
Quarterly school notes from grades one to four
Grades One and Two report a new pupil Janet Pratt joining the 2nd grade. Several students earned 100 percent in spelling last Friday. Erla Bennett returned her dental card. Halloween decor included jack o lanterns, black cats and owls. Visitors Joyce Schultz Barbara Wickham and LaVern Osterhus visited the room. Health class includes posters on good helpers for all seasons. Grades Three and Four feature a read tree, with each reader adding a leaf listing the book title and reader name. Birds studied in science with bird house and eggs brought in by students. The 4th grade is split into two teams Gerené Larson and others.
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Nancy Pratt
Cuchie
Luana
Dianne Bilden
California
Dianne
Grand Canyon
Evslyn Bennett
Carol Swenson
Maryin Flack
Geo. V. Larson
Marlene Anderson
Janet Pratt
Barbara Anderson
Erla Bennett
Sandra Bilden
Gary Hyde
John Nelson
Ordell Kjesa
Dianne Wickham
Hallowe'en
Joyce Schultz
Barbara Wickham
LaVern
LaVerne
Bobby Swenson
Sandra Schave
Alton Kist
Helen Jo Burget
Joyce Bennett
Sandra
Gerené Larson
Church Sets First November Meeting Sunday Evening
The congregation invites members to gather Sunday evening for the first November meeting. The church extends sympathy to the family of Lou Jones a faithful member whose kindness and influence will be missed.
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Lou Jones
West Clermont church notices and events listing
Sunday services at West Clermont begin 9 30 a m with Prof Gerhard Frost speaking and an 11 a m service. offering for Lutheran World Action. Luther League installation led by Millard Nelson. Priscilla suppor t and sale postponed to Nov 10 due to Kenneth Olson funeral. Elgin Society sale and lunch at town hall 825 p m. Teachers meetings Nov 8 9 and rally Nov 9 with Rev E O Ellefson. East Clermont Mothers club meets 2 p m with Mrs George Frieden hosting. Everyone welcome.
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A. C. Neaset
West Clermont
Gerhard Frost
Lutheran World Action
East Clermont
West Clermont Luther League
Millard Nelson
West Clermont Priscilla
Priscilla
Kenneth Olson
Elgin Society
Decorah
E. O. Ellefson
Minneapolis
Mothers’ Club
George Frieden
Clifford Olson
Frost to Speak at West Clermont Mission Service
Professor Gerhard Frost, dean of Luther College religion, will speak at a West Clermont Lutheran church mission service on Sunday November 7 at 930 AM. He is a renowned Northwest speaker and attendees are invited. The service will include gifts to Lutheran World Action aiding Christians in war torn countries.
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Gerhard Frost
Department of
Luther Collegee
West Clermont
Life Sketch of Lou Jones
Lou R Jones eldest son of William and Sarah Jones died at home in Clermont on Oct 30 1946 after a cerebral hemorrhage aged 84 He was born Jan 4 1864 near Elkader and lived in eastern Iowa He married Henrietta Moody Sept 7 1897 four sons and two daughters survived with a widow and many relatives Funeral services were at Union church and burial followed in McGregor cemetery
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Lou R. Jones
William
Sarah Jones
Elkader
Clermont
Mr. Jones
Iowa
Henrietta Moody
McGregor
Meg
Methodist Church
Irvin
Henrietta
Lorrine Crowe
Tra_S. Jones
Garnaville
Dean A. Jones
Prairie du Chien
Clermont Clover Clovers Have Annual Meeting
The Clermont Clover Clovers held their annual meeting at Ruth Turner’s home on October 23, 1948. Fourteen members answered roll call, three new members joined Belva Brandt Ilo Mae Meyer and Mary Morse. Officers elected were Gerry Kerr president Marilyn Follett vice president Ramona Olson secretary treasurer Jean Brandt historian Norma Brandt news reporter. The club planned packing useful articles for families in Europe and discussed expense and record books during group sessions, with Joann Swenson delivering a talk on Being a House Guest. A lunch was served by the hostess.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Ruth Turner
Belva Brandt
Ilo Mae Meyer
Mary Morse
Gerry Kerr
Marilyn Follett
Séc.treas
Ramona Olson
Jean Brandt
Norma Brandt
Europe
Uth Turner
Joann | Swenson
P. T. A. Halloween Party For Sixth Grade
The P T A held a lowe en party for the sixth grade on Thursday from 4 15 to 6 00 in the play room of the grade building. The event rewarded the highest PTA participation at 53 percent with all children in costumes such as witches ghosts goblins and clowns. Games relays and prizes entertained the youngsters and a committee served a snack. The PTA sponsored a 275.
Mrs Ponsar Returns From Visit Near Oelwein
Mrs. Jake Ponsar came home near Oelwein Wednesday following a two week visit with sister Mrs Nellie Carpenter. Mrs James Johanson, two daughters and a Chatfield Minn grandson visited the Alfred Olson family Saturday. Used Spinet Pigon. $50 down, balance on convenient terms. For appointment to see plane, write Cedar Rapids Plano.wCo Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Jake Ponsar
Oelwein
Nellie Carpenter
James Johanson
Chatfield
Minn
Alfred Olson
Cedar Rapids Plano
1St Ave. N. E
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Wlic
Hallowe'en Pranks Prompt Suggestions
Halloween pranks drew reactions with children roaming Saturday and Sunday nights for tricks or treats. Soap on windows and car surfaces left marks, prompting calls for cleanup by parents and ideas for window painting with merchant approval and local prizes.
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Hallowe'en
Campfire Girls Plan Halloween Party After Oct Meeting
The Campfire girls met on Saturday October 16 at Mary Ann Martins home with the Pledge of Allegiance and Campfire Law. Honors were reported and plans made for a Halloween party with guest invitations. A second meeting occurred October 23 at Shirley and Janice Olson’s home with more party planning and knitting instructions.
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Mary Ann Martin
Mary Ann
Shirley
Janice Olson
Larry Cline
Olson Sisters
P T A to Meet Nov 10 with 6th grade hosts
The P T A will hold its meeting on Wednesday evening November 10 at the grade school. Rev A O Nesset will speak on how parents and teachers may improve family relationships. The 7th and 8th grades, led by Edine Vasbey, manage the program with Mrs Rucker directing the musical numbers.
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Rev. A. O. Nesset
Edine Vasbey
Card of Thanks From Pearl Peterson
Pearl Peterson expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during her hospital stay at La Crosse Lutheran and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Pearl Peterson
Local resident thanks Decorah hospital staff for support
Mrs. William Belschner expresses sincere thanks for the kind cards flowers and gifts she received during her stay at Decorah hospital noting the thoughtfulness made her stay more pleasant.
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Decorah Hospital
William Belschner
Junior Class Play Presented Friday at High School
Chills and suspense filled the high school auditorium as the junior class staged Murder with Orchids. Outstanding performances highlighted by the coach and director Irene DeSart, with a cast including Kenneth Anderson Elsie Marie Jerdee Barbara Appelman Minnie Kist Wendell Loftsgard Gordon Eide Howard Stumme Joan Gerner Evelyn Miller and Ardis Olson.
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Irene DeSart
Kenneth Anderson
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Barbara Appelman
Minnie Kist
Wendell Loftsgard
Gordon Eide
Howard Stumme
Joan Gerner
Evelyn Miller
Ardis Olson
Farewell for Dahms Family at Postville Party
Neighbors held a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Dahms at the Ed Dahms home on Saturday night before they move from the farm to their new Postville residence. Five hundred was played, prizes awarded to Vera Jarms and Alf red Ehler high Ruth Helgerson and Hugo Franzen low and Harvey Jarms the traveling prize. A late midnight picnic lunch followed with many local residents in attendance.
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Ed Dahms
Hugo Franzen
Charles Schave
Elmer Lubke
Ray Lubke
Harvey Jarms
Lawson
Miller Promoted to Manager of Olson Store Hampton
Irvin Miller of Forest City has been promoted to Manager of the Olson store in Hampton. He and his wife and family moved to Hampton this week. Miller is the son of Mrs. J. F. Miller and a former resident of Forest City.
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Irvin Miller
Forest City
Olson Furniture
Olson
Hampton
Clermont Community Calendar and Local Visits
Clermont calendar lists Monday American Legion event. Tuesday Woodland Study Club and Auxiliary. Wednesday P T A meeting. Grexthaat Ladies Aid. Riverside noted that Mr and Mrs W R Blake visited Des Moines Sunday, driving to the capital city. Mrs Lyle Guyer and Ronald visited Clarence Thorson home. M H Moore and spouse spent Saturday in Waterloo for a band clinic. Notice for West Clermont supper and sale Thursday evening November 4 at 6 30 at West Clermont church parlors.
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American Legion
Woodland Study Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Grexthaat Ladies’ Aid
Riverside Era
W. R. Blake
Des Moines
Bob Steele
Lyle Guyer
Ronald
Clarence Thorson
M. H. Moore
Waterloo
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Duck Hunters
B. & P. Association
Jolly Workers
Eee Economcal Mint Pon
Lows Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Gordon J. Hoopman
Clermont, Iowa
Enterprise
Lutheran Church
J. B. Shipton
Sandra Olson
Anna Baechler
Clermont Cafe
Shirley Temple
Marilyn Olson
Ruth Westpfahl
Elsie Jerdee
DeWayne Johnson
ABC
Douglas Anderson
Richard Belschner
Fred Barnhouse
Dale Hoopman
Mervil Mabbh
Marion Halverson
Clarisa Miller
Lyle Larsoh
Carolyn Olson
Hallowe’en
Clermont Methodist Church
Clérmont
Prof
Echo
Burplus
P.T. A
Dahms
Miller
Philgas
Philges
Clarmont de Rich & Sand Co
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