Auxiliary Holda Meeting at the American Legion Hall
The Auxiliary met Tuesday evening November 8 at the Legion hall with officers and members discussing entertainment for January at Independence for local veterans. They planned a $5 monthly fund for noncompensated veterans, and other units will assist. Membership exceeded quota at 60 with $15 donated to Boy Scouts. A playground project cost 1.30 was placed on school ground and 10c per sealing strip from Butter Nut coffee cans is to be turned over to the company for Eldora training school equipment. Ruth Olson, Ruth Nelson, and Lucylle Triem reported on the fall conference. Hazel Jerdee led an Armistice Day program and urged attendance at the PTA Armistice program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Ausiliery
Legion Hall
Nua
Blockhus
Mellien ‘Loftegarg
Carl Patrick
Boy Scouts
Hittee Ee
Eldora ‘Training School
Ruth Olson
Ruth Nelson
Lucylle Triem
Hazel Jerdee
PTA
Masons Raise Tonight At Clermont Lodge Third Degree
The Clermont Masonic lodge plans a third degree elevation tonight November 17 with many visiting members assisting. Officers urge all local members to attend the lodge this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Engagement Shower Honoring Margaret Martin Held at Martin Home
Mrs Emil Schneider and Mrs Herbert Martin co hosted a miscellaneous shower for Margaret Martin on Saturday afternoon at the Martin home. Miss Martin plans to marry Robert Von Stein on Thanksgiving day at 8 p m in St Steven s Lutheran church Cedar Rapids. Guests enjoyed contests and opening gifts followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schneider
Herbert Martin
Margaret Martin
Martin
Miss Martin
Robert von Stein
St. Steven’s Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Carrie Carpenter on 8th Birthday
Birthday celebrated Friday Armistice Day marked the 8th birthday of Mrs Carrie Carpenter. A group of friends prepared a picnic supper and social time. They presented no gift but shared courtesy with many gathered. Names include Mesdames John Nelson Arthur Olgon Herbert Dummersouth Olivia Olson Geo Durscher Julia Bilden Ruth Larson Verni Engle Alma Anderson Lyle Gunderson Geo Belschiner Carl Halverson Edna Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Carpenter
Mrs. Carpenter
Mesdames John, Nelson
Arthur &. Olgon
Herbert Dummersouth
Olivia Olson
Geo. Durscher
Julia Bilden
Ruth Larson
Verni Engle
Alma Anderson
Lyle Gunderson
Geo. Belschiner
Carl Halverson
Edna Miller
Tribute to Bill Blake by Ben Webster in Clermont
Ben A. Webster recalls the funeral of William R. Blake known as Bill in Clermont Iowa. He notes the village’s quiet sorrow and the governor’s praise as Blake’s life as a leader in Clermont and Iowa is remembered. Webster sends wishes for rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Blake
Ben Webster
Wm. R. Blake
Bill” Blake
West Union
Turkey River
Clermont
Bill
Blake
Iowa
Beardsley
Larrabee
Ben A. Webster
Des Moines
Tributes Remember Bill’s Kindness and Community Impact
Community members praise Bill for consistent character and generosity. They recall his work across government and industry, noting his humor and conversational skill that connected with people from all walks of life.
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Bill
Clermont Beats Monona In Tight 42 40 Thriller
Clermont edges Monona 42 to 40 in a final frantic period after a 40 40 tie. Donald Yauslin hit the decisive basket as Clermont, led by Kenneth Anderson with 21, over Monona where Wallie Markman had 12. Clermont girls lose 40 28 with Judy Swenson scoring 16 and Monona’s Schulte pouring in 32 of 40 points.
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Land
Donald Yauslin
Clermont
Monona
Clermont Girls
Judy Swenson
Schulte
Armistice Day Program Delights Middle School Audience
A school program for grades 6 to 12 featured the Star Spangled Banner America the Beautiful and the 8th Grade Girls Play More Perfect Union and a 45 minute collection of recordings covering 13 years. Students Victor Amundson Arthur Nelson Dale Schultz Wendell Loftgard and others performed in a choral read and mixed quartets ending with God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America the Beautiful
Victor Amundson
Arthur Nelson
Dale Schultz
Wendell Loftagard
God Bless America
Clermont Students Host TB Talks On KWLC Station
Three Clermont high school students broadcast an 135 minute radio program on Station KWLC Decorah November 18 as part of the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association 15th annual High School Radio Speaking Program. Kenneth Anderson Ard is Olson Marilyn Follett spoke on health education X rays and Christmas Seal funds. Clermont and Randalia basketball opened the season with Clermont winning 87 to 33 and Randalia leading until late in the game. Senior Mavis Largon profiled with favorites and talents. Fourth grade showcased South American themes with two plays for the 3rd grade and mothers visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High
KWLC
Decorah
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Kenneth Anderson
T. B
Ardis Olson
Marilyn Follett
Clermont Chosen for Girls' Basketball Tournament
About forty Fayette County Schoolmasters Club members met at West Union on Thursday November 10. Supt. C B Christian chaired and Supt. C T Johnston of Osage spoke on community education. Invitations were received for boys event at West Union and girls event at Clermont with Clermont selected for the girls tournament by ballot. Next meeting set for January at Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Alpha
Arlington
Clermont
West Union
Maynard
Combine Heart Campaign In Christmas Seal Sale
The effort merges tuberculosis and heart disease fund drives due to their linked health impact. Each program keeps its own board. no separate Iowa heart campaign this year. Fayette county envelopes average 70 cents, other counties up to 1.08. Your past generosity supports health seals to combat heart deaths worldwide.
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Iowa
Fayette County
Catholic Societies Meet Rosary Altar Guild in Parish Parlor
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in church parlors last Thursday afternoon with Joycelyn Bakewell Delores Waters Loretta Schultz and Stella Boyle as hostesses. Plans were made for N C C to be held in Clermont. Bakewell reported on cards sent to members and a thank you note from Mrs. Martz was read. Nineteen members and one visitor attended. The president read Big Day of Little Sisters from Catholic Digest. Clothing for European relief was to be left in the church basement. Meeting closed with prayer and lunch served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Joycelyn Bakewell
Delores Waters
Loretta Schultz
Stella Boyle
N.C. C
Clermont
Weekend visit and bake sale notice
Mr and Mrs Franklin Olson of Waterloo spent the weekend with relatives here Craig returned home with them after ten days with his grandparents here Notice The W S C 5 of the Methodist church will hold a bake sale at Easter s garage Clermont Motor Co at 2 30 on Saturday Nov 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Olson
Waterloo
Craig
Methodist Church
Clermont Motor Co
New Fords To Be Shown Tomorrow At Ford Dealers
The 1950 Ford line featuring improvements in performance economy safety and comfort will be displayed tomorrow at Cline Motor Co and 6 400 Ford dealers nationwide. The lineup includes Custom DeLuxe and DeLuxe series with two engines 100 hp V8 and 95 hp Six and a full range of body styles including station wagons and convertibles.
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Cline Motor Co
Ford
Cline
Clermont Ladies Aid Session Discusses Library Upgrades
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Louise Miller’s home with 23 members and 12 guests. Rose Riegel announced a new oil burner and a library telephone. The group aims to partner with others to build a skating pond, and Ruth Nelson presented a talk on life optimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Louise Miller
Grace Simek
Chrystal Thoma
Rose Riegel
Clermont
Alice Kittelson
Ruth Nelson
Hazel Jerdee
Frances Cline
Ruth Starkey
West Clermont and East Clermont Church Events Schedule
A clerical notice lists upcoming services at West Clermont 9:30 a.m. and East Clermont 11 a.m. at Luther College and a Postville gym event at 6 p.m. It also notes Wednesday choir practices, Sunday school teacher training, and various church group meetings from Nov 17 to 22, including a Parish Brotherhood program with Adrian Gamble presenting.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther College
Bang
Postville High School
Elgin Ladies' Aid
Oliver Torkelson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
John Hellum
East
Clermont Methodist Church Second Sunday Evening Message
The Clermont Methodist Church announces a Sunday service at 7 30 PM for the second Sunday in November. The sermon will focus on thankfulness and clarifications on faith booklets led by Rev. Bruce D Jones, Minister.
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Bruce D. Jones
Thirteen Hours Closing Ceremony at St Peter's
The Thirteen Hours adoration ended with a solemn service at St Peter's church Sunday evening. Father Loras Holenberg preached the sermon as Monsignor Thiltgen attended from Ossian. Clergy from nearby towns joined in litany and procession with Holy Name Society members. St Peter's school choir and Mae Crowe the organist contributed to the event.
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St. Peter's Church
Loras Holenberg
Lot Garber
Monsignor
Thiltgen
Ossian
E. L. Cooney
West Union
Father Friedman
Calmar
Mullen
O’sullivan
Decorah
Vallester
Postville
Father Frost
Clermont Study Club Meeting Note
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon November 8 at Bertha Easler's home with fifteen members. Barnabetta Cline, program chairman, presented an eight page paper titled Adolescent Troubles. The next meeting is planned for Ruth Starkey's home on Tuesday afternoon November 22.
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Clermont
Bertha Easler
Barnabetta Cline
Ruth Starkey
Attend Blake Funeral Here From a Distance
Funeral notices list numerous attendees from across Iowa and beyond for William R. Blake. Individuals hailed from Des Moines Oelwein Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque Minneapolis Seattle Ossian Cresco Decorah and other towns. The gathering reflects broad regional interest in the service.
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Wm. R. Blake
Norman Current
Clinton
Arch W. McFarland
Waterloo
Carl W. Reed
David B. Long
George Charlesworth
Art Wilson
Ben A. Webster
Frank Carroll
King Palmer
Ed Kimball
Des , Moines
E. H. Stehn
Tripoli
Edward Adams
Pekin
E. Z. Nichols
H. Henderson
Cedar Rapids
C. E. Myers
Albert Lea
Minn
Paul Larrimore
LeRoy
Mel W. Parr
H. W. Smith
Charles Strickland
Mason City
KR. S. Henderson
Seattle
Wash
Henry Connor
Ossian
Orr Henry
Cresco
Dorothea Dreng
Bob Raschke
Mel Griffith
Lyman
Decorah
John Laphon
Minneapolis
Frenk Brennan
Avoca
Oscar Meade
Shell Rock
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Funeral Music Honors Longtime Presbyterian Member
Mr. Blake, a life member of the Presbyterian church, was buried in Clermont last Tuesday after services. Mrs. M. H. Moore provided special music with Thea C Ressler of Williamsburg singing Hold Thou My Hand, and a quartet including Arthur Amundson Clarence Amundson Norene Amundson and Mrs. Willet Miller sang The Lord's Prayer and Remember Thou Thy Creator. Andine Vashy visited sister Laura Dixon in Decorah on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Presbyterian Church
Clermont
M. H. Moore
Thea. C Ressler
Williamsburg
Arthur, Clarence
Norene Amundson
Willet Miller
PTA Drive Completion Planned by Local Group
The PTA met on Wednesday evening November 9 at the grade 1 school to finalize the membership drive this month. An Armistice program by the 6th 7th and 8th grades directed by Andine Vasby showcased the event. refreshments were provided by the sixth grade mothers.
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Andine Vasby
Miss Anderson Weds Eugene Geilenfeld at Nashua
Ruth Ellen Anderson and Eugene Geilenfeld were married Friday at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple's reception followed at Bennetts cafe in Nashua. Mrs Geilenfeld teaches kindergarten in Clermont schools. her husband studies at Upper Iowa University Fayette. A bridal shower by Clermont faculty is planned after school hours at Larrabee grade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Anderson
Waterville
Ruth Ellen
Eugene Geilenfeld
Burt
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Bennetts Cate
Geilenfeld
Clermont
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Faculty of
Clermont Schools
Larrabee
Card of Thanks From Mrs Burrow
I wish to express my thanks to all those who sent me cards letters flowers and gifts and who visited me while I was in St Marys hospital at Rochester and plea at home 12p
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St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Decorah Hospital
Thanks for the hospital gifts and cards from Dennis Rear
Dennis Rear expresses sincere thanks for cards letters and gifts received during and after hospital stay at Decorah and asks to be remembered.
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Service
A. Erickson
Cashler
Aol
Larry Horan
Elsie M. Jerdee
Dewayne Johnson Aeteities van Gerner Asst
Virginia Nelson
Oran .Shipton ‘Eature
Rose ‘Marie Doyle
Ruth ‘Westpfahl
Randalia
Swenson
McFadden
Lewelyn
Yauslin
Gildner
Mavis Largon
Mavis
Town
Luigi
Maria
Girls' Glee Club
Mavig
Brudettes
South America
Larry Bergeson
Dean Schneider
Bobby Swenson
Jerry Wander
Bert Henderson
Alton Kist
Helen Jo Burgett
Rose Marieon
Karol Hyde
Sandra Schave
Combine Heart
Ford Motor ‘Co
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
St. Peter’s
Andine Vashy
Mrs
Laura Dixon
Miss Anderson
Wm. Burrow
Dennis Rear
En Ey
John Deere Parts
John Deere
Olson & Olson
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