Death of Dan Burke
Dan Burke died Sunday at 4 00 p m in West Union hospital where he was taken Saturday after a Friday night heart attack He was 69 Born in Clermont he worked as a stock buyer and once ran a Clermont meat market with his brother Maurice He married Mary Sheehan in 1910 who survives Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Peter s Church with Father Robert Cooney officiating Burial followed in St Peter s Cemetery An obituary will follow
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Don Burke
West Union Hospital
Clermont
Maurice
Mary Sheehan
St. Peter's Church
Robert Cooney
St. Peter's Cemetery
Readable News Snippets From Clermont Enterprise
Ray OBr ien of St Paul writes his 15 past 99 year old mother fell breaking her thigh bone and is laid up reading the Clermont Enterprise. Mrs Julia OBrien Abney Hospital St Paul may be addressed. Mrs Carrie Carpenter passed Armistice Day milestone as Union street birthday club surprised her with a party with bingo and a picnic supper. Harold Thompson and Martin Cresco spent weekend in Bob Roberts home. Henry Olson cut pig and was taken to Postville hospital for grafting with uncertain final outcome. Ervin Miller family Hampton were weekend guests in Edna Miller home.
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Ray Obrien
St. Paul, Minn
Clermont Enterprise
Julia O'Brien
Abney Hospital
St. Paul
Min
Carrie Carpenter
Union Street
Henry
Olson
Nelson
Postville Hospital
Election Day Students Vote In School Assembly
Excitement ran high on November 7 as students voted at the back of the assembly. Three seniors Ruth DeWayne and Rose counted ballots and reported that Republicans defeated Democrats. Only two votes were spoiled, one erased and one miscast for the same office.
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Assembly
Ruth
DeWayne
Rose
Dental Card Return Rates by Class
A school survey shows 21 dental cards returned in total. Freshmen have 16 percent returned, listing Doris Matt Norme Schweinetus Marguerite Sullivan and James Wander. Sophomores 43 percent with Marilyn Wede Ralph Matt Billy Swenson Laverne Larson Arlene Ames Victor Amundson and Ralph Kneeland. Juniors 44 4 9 percent with Elbert Westptahl Kathryn Larson Arthur Nelson Junior Germann Carol Schweinerus Gerald Guyer Gordon Larson Betty Wander. Seniors 42 6 7 percent with Oran Shipton Donald Gutcher DeWayne Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Matt
Norme Schweinetus
Marguerite Sullivan
James ‘Wander
Marilyn Wede
Ralph Matt
Billy Swenson
Laverne Larson
Arlene Ames
Victor Amundson
Ralph Kneeland
Elbert Westptahl
Kathryn Larson
Arthur Nelson
Junior Germann
Home Economics Class Demonstrates Chop Suey Study
A group of home economics students demonstrated chop suey and studied meat accompaniments and sauces. Lessons covered kitchen efficiency, floor plans, work surface heights, safety, equipment, and furnishings with about 190 daily servings and 80 prepared in quantity.
Clermont Teams Fall and Win at Randalia
The Clermont girls lost 63 to 41 at Randalia on Tuesday with Ries scoring 30 for Randalia and Grannemaen 27 for Clermont. The Clermont boys won 62 to 27 as Randalia struggled. Shipton Yauslin and Gutcher led Clermont with 13 12 and 11 points respectively amid 48 personal fouls.
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Clermont
Randalia
Ries
Grannemaen
Swenson
Pagel
Shipton
Yauslin
Gutcher
Brief History of Our Clermont Community Class Paper
Ninth grade assignment traces life in Clermont from grandfather’s era. Mary Martin produced newspapers from 1876 and 1877. The paper recalls Delaplaine's 1848 claim cabin near the Turkey River and a 1649 flour mill built by Thompson and Carlton.
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Clermont
Mary Martin
Delaplaine
Turkey River
Thompson
Carlton
Two Dens of Cub Scouts Organized Here
Two dens of Cub Scouts have been organized in Clermont with Mrs. Clarice Van Buren and Mrs. Lavern Hyde as den mothers of No 1 and Mrs. Orville Meyer and Mrs. Guy Muchow as den mothers of No 2. Meetings were held Tuesday evening at the Van Buren and Muchow homes to start the program with additional meetings planned for next Tuesday.
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Clermont
Clarice van Buren
Lavern Hyde
No. 1
Orville Meyer
Guy Muchow
van Burten
Muchow
Open House At Clermont School Draws Large Turnout
A large group of parents and visitors attended open house at Clermont grade and high school on Monday evening, November 13. Teachers addressed attendees while student work was shown in both school rooms. A brief PTA meeting followed, with membership already at 130 and rising. Refreshments were served by sixth grade mothers. Nearby, several local families arrived for visits, highlighting a weekend of travel and illness recoveries among residents. Ruth Anderson resumed her duties as bookkeeper at Larson Roofing after illness.
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Clermont
Clermont Lutheran Parish weekly church notices
Pastor Nesset leads services on Sunday November 19 at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 00 a m with Infant Baptism sermon theme. East Clermont children choir rehearsal 10 00 a m. Christmas choir membership urged. East Clermont Luther League 8 00 p m Kenneth Blockhus group Thursday November 16 program. West Clermont Priscilla sale 8 00 p m 5 30 p m service. Elgin Society meets 2 00 p m hosts Mesdames Torkelson. Monday November 20 Sunday school teachers West Clermont 8 00 p m. Tuesday November 21 West Union hospital Open House 2 00 to 4 00 p m. Parish Brotherhood meets Highland 8 00 p m program by Rev Ulring and St Olaf Brotherhood.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
East
Highland
E. O. Ulring
St. Olaf Brotherhood
Social gatherings enliven Armistice weekend
Several families shared meals and visits across towns in a busy Armistice weekend. Norman Reierson and relatives visited Bellville and Waterloo guests dined at Harriet Dugstad’s home. Other weekend hosts included the Olson, Smale, Backhus, Bakewell, Meyer, Wedo, and Kittelson families with relatives from Dubuque Minneapolis Milwaukee Decorah Le Roy and New Albin.
St Peters Church Schedules Masses Confessions
St Peters Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Masses at 6:50 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Confessions are Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. A parish pot luck supper is planned next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement with a brief program. Thanksgiving service on Nov. 23 at 8:30 a.m. honors deceased parish members.
Thanksgiving Service at Clermont Methodist Church
Our Thanksgiving service will be at 8 45 Sunday morning. There is much for which to give thanks. Let us fill the church with praise and thankfulness in this service. We were very happy to see such a good representation from our church in Elgin Monday when the bishop visited the church.
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Elgin
Swenson Home Sold to Amundsons and Gass Buy Clermont Property
Mrs. Tillie Swenson sold her home to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Amundson who will take possession soon. The tenanted Amundson home was purchased by Herb Gass of Gunder, who will move with his family to Clermont. Mrs. Swenson plans to relocate to Postville and purchase a home owned by Mrs. Mary Schroeder.
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Tillie Swenson
Morris Amundson
Amundsons
Herb Gass
Gunder
Clermont
Swenson
Postville
Mary Schroeder
Clermont Calendar Entries for November Week
This item lists community club meetings in Clermont from November 20 to 24 including Amvet Auxiliary Commercial Club Hiliary Clermont Study club and Grand Meadow club meeting on Friday November 24. The brief notes reflect a calendar of local group gatherings in the town.
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Amvet Aux
Commercial Club
Hiliary
Clermont
Grand Meadow Jelub
Weekend Visitors and Local Sports Roundup in Clermont Area
Social notes recount weekend guests from Harvey Kansas to Clermont and Waterloo relatives visiting. birthdays for John Meyer and Carol Mott. Norman Schoulte and Drahn top Monona in high school basketball. Clermont boys 45 37 win, Monona girls 86 45 loss. community members attend luncheons and hunting trips. and local families hosted gatherings at Mott, Kittelson, Lubke, Bennett, and Bush homes plus visits from Luther College student Lorraine Kittelson.
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Clermont
Monona
Donald Gutcher
Drahn
Joanne Granneman
Norma Schoulte
Armistice Day Observed in Clermont by Sheehan Post
Twenty five years ago Armistice Day was fittingly observed in Clermont under Sheehan Post. Exeris es included a high school gym program with Dr E A Roadman of Waterloo as speaker, Mrs C L Gruver reading, and the Clermont band. Neighbors gathered at the Miller home to celebrate birthdays of Mr Miller and Augusta, and Mrs Otto Krueger. A new women’s physical training class will be formed under Miss Kerr. Mrs Dan Burke and Mae Carlin organized a C D A court in Ossian with help from others. Otto Vasby, Jerry West and Frank Pringie captured two night prowlers during an open hunt, treeing two coons with dog aid. Elmer Houg and family attended the Iowa Minnesota game in Minneapolis. Charles Sullivan gave a fine cornet solo in the Armistice Day program, noted for his college football team prowess. Clermont city council approved new street lights in many neglected areas. Mrs Hofer’s descendants marked her 81st birthday with family gathering, then visited the Gruver home in Rockford.
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Clermont
Sheehan Post
E. A. Roadman
Waterloo
C. L. Gruver
Wm. B. Miller
Miss Kerr
Dan Burke
Mae Carlin
Ossian
Otto Vasby
Jerry West
Frank Pringie
Elmer Houg
Minneapolis
Gerhard Houg
Reva Swenson
Swenson
Charles Sullivan
Sullivan
Hold Colonial Fashion Show at Clermont Study Club
The Clermont Study Club hosted a colonial fashion show at Mrs. Mildred Larson's home on Tuesday afternoon November 7. Prizes went to Mrs. I. C. Jerdee and Mrs. Franz Apperman. Program chair Mrs. John Shipton presented a paper on finishes fabrics and fashions. Twelve members attended. Visitors over the weekend included the Dan Behr family of Kenosha Wisconsin Edna Miller Guy Probert family Mr and Mrs Chester Frautschy Arleigh Frautschy family of Mound Wisconsin the Harry Johnson family of Elgin and the Ervin Miller family. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jensen of Des Moines were weekend guests in the parental Wi 3B. Miner home. Mrs. Ruth Starkey attended QU E S Grand Chapter in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Wis Wedo Marilyn and Elsie and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitts were dinner guests Sunday in the Arnold Teaskatter home Ossian.
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Clermont Study Club
Mildred Larson
I. C. Jerdee
Franz Apperman
John Shipton
Otto Krueger
Dan Behr
Kenosha
Wis
Edna Miller
Guy Probert
Chester Frautschy
Arleigh Frautschy
Mound
Harry Johnson
Elgin
Ervin Miller
Homer Jensen
Des Moines
Miner
Wedo
Marilyn
Elsie
Dean Mitts
Arnold Teaskatter
Ossian
Riverside Club Christmas Party Plans Revealed
The Riverside Social Club met at Mrs. Helen Yauslin’s home with thirteen members and two guests. They set a December 13 one o clock luncheon and gift exchange, drew names for club children, and planned Christmas packages for boys at sea. Bonnie Tatro and Harriet Olson chosen to buy gifts. Officers elected: Nora Anderson president, Marjorie Olsen vice president, Ruth Meyer secretary treasurer. Contests won by Nora Larson and Lena Anderson. Ruth Meyer’s contest also won by Nora Larson. Maude Bement won door prize.
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Riverside Social Club
Helen Yauslin
Wim. Hitch
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Clu
High Seas
Bonnie Tatro
Harriet Olson
Nora Anderson
Marjorie Olsen
Ruth Meyer
Laura Olson
Nora Larson
Lena Anderson
Maude Bement
Mrs. Bement
Miller Family Hosts Triple Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Wm B Miller entertained at a triple birthday dinner Sunday honoring anniversaries of Wm B Miller on November 9, their daughter Augusta Jensen on November 1, and their grandson Billy Swenton on November 15. Present were Mr and Mrs Homer Jensen Carman Swenson family Mr and Mrs Willett Miller and family and Mr and Mrs Louie Olson.
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Miller
Wm. B. Miller
Augusta Jensen
Billy Swendon
Homer Jensen
Carman
Swenson
Willett Miller
Louie Olson
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Harold, Thompson and
Martin
Cresco
Bob Roberts
Hampton
Lutheran Church
Priscilla
John Deere
Olson & Olson
John Desre
Andervice
DeWayne Johnson
Judy Swenson
I Virginia Nelson
Ramona Olson
Act
Janet Lyngaas
Carol Schweinefis
Marlene Durscher
Rose Doyle
Ruth Westpfahl
Cub Scouts
T. A
W. R. Blake
Sherburn
Minn
R. W. Steele
Frank Lannon
Margaret Bateman
Oscar Miller
Igloo
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
Floy Morgan
Rehard Crowe
Rock Island, Hi
Corrinne Crowe
Otto Christenson
Marion Lind
Manchester
Henry Amundson
Edwin Krueger
Ingloo, S. D
Alfred Wenger
Ruth Anderson
Larson Roofing
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Norma Reierson
Bellville, Il
St. and
Vernon Reierson
Donald Dugstad
Bruce
Harriet Dugstad
Evelyn Olson
Earl Opperman
Charles
Dubuque
L. T. N. Olson
Viola Wall
Virginia Glemme
Esther Oel‘berg
George Shaughnessy
Milwaukee, Wis
Clair Smale
Verni Engle
Minnie Backhus
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Bob Burrow
Oelwein
Wm. ‘Bur
Clifford Kittelson
Howard
John Bakewell
Joe Bakewell
Waukon
Wm. Bakewell
New Albin
James Carey
Wm. Wedo
Eddie Osterhus
Tleene ‘Wedo
Henry Kittelson
Julius Olgan
Decorah
LeRoy, Minn
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Methodist Church
William Tomshek
Robert Haack
Bobby
Harvey, KS
Ray Tomshek
Franklin Olson
Kenneth Barker
Bob Mott
Harold Stavness
Craig
Reuben "Svendsen
Howard Johnson
Robert Martin
Rath's
Clifton Pringle
Iowa
Sioux Falls
S.D
John Meyer
Carol Mott
Mesdames A. H. Mott
B. Riebel
Louis A. Olson
Howard Hoyle
Carol
Lorraine Kittelson
Luther College
H. A. Lubke
Jack Bush
Corwith
Harold Bennett
Herman Boyer
Helen Burger
Beverly Bennett
Earl Bennett
Lansing
Ruth Starkey
QU. E
Riverside Club Meeting
E, W, Hilgemann
Borples
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