Birthday Bridge Party for Mrs Henderson Hosts By Guests
Mrs. R S Henderson entertained Sunday evening for her husband birthday with a bridge party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Kula Mr and Mrs Franz Appelman Mr and Mrs Fred Cline and Laird Mr and Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Kendall Moore. Moore had the high score and Olson the second. On Saturday evening Mrs Fred Cline led an additional ladies bridge event with guests including Mrs Bess Greenley Elk Port Mrs I C Jerdee Mrs Joe Kula Mrs Kendall Moore Mrs R S Henderson and Mrs Louis Olson. Jerdee won high score and Greenley second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S. Henderson
Joe Kula
Franz Appelman
Fred Cline and Laird
Louis Olson
Kendall’ Moore
Moore
Fred' Cline
Bess Greenley
Elkport
I. C. Jerdee
Kendall Moore
R. S. Hendérggq
Franz Reeee
Jerdee
Greenley
Riverside Society Club Hosts November Meeting
Riverside Club met at Mrs. L. T. N. Olgon home on Wednesday afternoon November 11 with thirteen members and four visitors. The group opened with God Bless America and discussed a service project for Hei in service. No quilts were completed yet. goals include sending items before Christmas and a December social at Mrs. Louis Olson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. N. Olgon
Riverside Society Club
God Bless America
Louis Olson
W C O F Social Meeting Details
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held a social evening on Wednesday November 11 at Mrs A J Priest’s home with Mrs Geo W Larson assisting. Five hundred was played at six tables with prizes to Mrs Dan Burke Mrs Hans Larson and Howard Bayle. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
A. J. Priest
Geo. W. Larson
Dan Burke
Hans Larson
Howard Bayle
Ladies' Aid Meets Wednesday at Clermont Home
Clermont Ladies' Aid plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Guzmann's home with Mrs. Valdine Nelson and Mrs. Landsgard as hostesses. The program chair is Mrs. Edna Nelson. Attendees include Dorothy Brorby and Rita Rounds, James Loftsgard, Janet Olson, Phyllis Gress, and others visiting from Rock Island, Rochester, Cedar Rapids, and Maynard. A weekend reunion involved Bernard Schrader, Stanton Halverson, and Vino Gress, all connected to the 1940 C. H. S. class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies
Guzmann
Valdine Nelson
Landsgard
Edna Nelson
Dorothy Brorby
Rock Island
Rita Rounds
June Larson
Rochester
Minn
Phyllis Gress
James Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Janet Olson
Maynard
Bernard Schrader
Luana
Stanton Halverson
Navy
Vino Gress
Safe Deposit Boxes Offer Vault Protection For War Bonds
War era copy urges readers to store keepsakes and war bonds in a bank safe deposit box. It touts vault protection at a steady cost and invites a visit to convince readers this is the right place for their treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
E. O. Lien Sale Set for December 1 in Grand Mead
E O Lien of south Grand Mead township schedules a closing out sale for Tuesday December 1 He plans to move east of Clermont to the recently vacated Alphie Thorson farm residence The sale focuses on his herd of Holstein cattle and a full line of well kept machinery Farmers seek quality equipment and Lien’s ad will appear next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Lien
Grand Meadow Township
Clermont
Alphie Thorson
Mr. Lien
Hersew
Nelson-Bigler Miss Eliza Nelson Weds Charles Bigler
Miss Eliza Nelson of Oelwein marries Charles Bigler son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bigler of Clermont in Sacred Heart Church Oelwein on Monday November 16 at 7 30 am Rev Fr E J O Hagan officiated The ceremony featured a single ring rite Relatives and close friends attended including cousin Agnes Paulson of Clermont best man William Bigler Cedar Falls John Dahl Oelwein sang Ave Maria A pink two piece dress and pearls adorned the bride The bridesmaid wore light blue with pink roses After a three course breakfast at Hotel Mealey guests included Clermont Biglers Cedar Falls and Waterloo residents The couple will reside in Oelwein after a southern states trip both graduates of Clermont high school and Upper Iowa University The bride has worked at Montgomery Ward in Oelwein. the groom at B L Smoke Shop in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Nelson
Oelwein
Charles Bigles
Fred Bigler
Clermont
Sacred Heart Church
E. J. O'Hagen
Agnes Paulson
William Bigler
Cedar Falls
John Dahl
Hotel Mealey
Floyd Bigler
Arthur Burger
Kathryn
Ole Sérenson
Garl Sorenson
Mines Smith
Waterloo
Clermont High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Montgomery Ward
Fight Tuberculosis With Christmas Seals for 1948
The nation advances its defense program and emphasizes student health. Christmas Seals will fund education, case finding, and prevention in 1948 to control tuberculosis among young people and the general population.
East Clermont Church Bazaar Leads Weekend Fundraiser
The annual bazaar Friday at 8 p m features woolen comforters rugs pillow slips tea towels and dollies for sale with a 15 cent lunch including meat sandwiches rommeg rod fruit salad cookies and coffee. Family notices list guests of Mrs Clara M Helgerson from Postville including Pfc Morton B Helgerson Camp Forest and other relatives from Waverly Highland Park and Milo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Helgerson
Postville
Pfc
Morton B. Helgerson
Camp Forest
Tenny Elizabeth
Lillian Helgerson
Highland Park
E. L. Simpson
Richard
Arthur
Waverly
Milton Helgerson
Atin Milo
Andrew and
Anna Gunderson
Bertha Frisbie
Julius Johnson
Waterloo
Gilbert O. Anderson
Eleanor Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Martin Anderson
Army officer photographed with Stars and Stripes abroad
A photo circulated from London to New York and Chicago last weekend shows a United States Army officer with the Stars and Stripes prominently displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
New York
Chicago
United States Army
the Stars and Stripes
Obituary of Mrs Lars Larson of Clermont Township
Mrs Lars Larson of Postville died November 11 1942 at Postville hospital aged 66 years 9 months 28 days. Born January 14 1876 in Numedahl Norway she came to Clayton County with her parents as a child. She married Lars Larson on October 18 1911 and lived in Marion Grand Meadow and Clermont townships. Funeral services were held at home and at West Clermont Lutheran Church with interment in Clermont cemetery. She is survived by her husband two children Lila and Millard a grandson Kenneth Staff and four brothers Lars Tom Halvor and Ole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateh Reierson Larson
Numedahl
Norway
Reier
Lars Larson
Postville
Marion Township
Grand Meadow
Clermont Township
Essaryl
Clermont Lutheran Church
Star Fiskebeck
Ossian
Orvin Reierson
Harry Larson
Harvey Larson
Burnell Larson
Lavern Larson
Oliver Larson
Flower
Lydia Marie
Darlene Reierson
Wilma Martin
Clermont
Mary Stamford Buried Here After Heart Attack
Mary Stamford who taught in Clermont and Fayette and intended to serve as a missionary died after a heart attack on Sunday night November 8 and passed away Tuesday November 10. Born October 3, 1872 in Clayton County she lived in Monona Clermont and Fayette and earned a degree from Upper Iowa University in 1911. She was active as a nurse and teacher for over twenty years and remained devoted to helping the underprivileged. Funeral services were held in Fayette on Thursday led by Rev. M L Sunderlin with longtime friends Minnie Rounds and Rose Morse arranging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stamford
Fayette
Miss Stamford
Asoane
Clayton County
Clermont
John Stamford
Monona
Fayétte
Faraces
Tangda
England
Upper Iowa University
Iowa City
Chicago
Methodist Church
Minnie Rounds
Rose Morse
Oelwein
Stamford
M. L. Sunderlin
Clermont Calendar: November meetings listed
The Clermont Calendar notes upcoming meetings: Thursday November 19 a W. Cc. O. F. business meeting in Clermont Lodge A. F. and A.M.. Wednesday November 25 Ladies Aid Society. Monday November 30 Business and Professional Women's Club. Firemen's meeting also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clérmont Lodge
A. F
A.M
Ladies’ Aid Society
Birthday Party for Mrs Edna Torkelson in Ossian
Mrs Edna Torkelson enjoyed a social birthday celebration Thursday at her Ossian home. A group of ladies brought a cake and a fried chicken dinner served at noon. Guests included Mrs Howard Mork and Dale, Mrs Russell Mork and Mrs John Mork of West Union, Mrs L T N Olson, Mrs Herbert Schatz, Mrs Elvira Johnson, Merle Moen, Wm Belschner, Carl Schori of West Union, and Fred Griesinger of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Torkelson
Ossian
Adies
Torkelson
Howard Mork
Dale
Russell Mork
John
Jorgensons Leave for Winter in California
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgensen left Sunday for Hollywood California to spend the winter. They are accompanied by grandson Richard Allan Wenrich who spent the summer with them. They plan to return in April when Mrs Jorgenson will reopen her music studios at Clermont and Postville. Walter Vinton Dr I Jerdeo Arthur Nelson and B C Grover hunted pheasants near Osage Thursday and Friday, returning with a limit of 24 birds. Mr and Mrs J C Halverson Stanton and Helen dined with Mrs Minnie Camp at West Union. Mrs Bess Greenley and Linda Lou Elkport visited at Franz Appelman’s over the weekend. Mr and Mrs L V Candee Ansimoga visited Martin Nelson Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgensen
Hollywood
Calif
Richard Allan Wenrich
Jorgensons
Walter Vinton
Dr. I
Jerdeo
Arthur Nelson
B. C. Grover
Viciity
Osage
J. C. Halverson
Stanton
Helen
Minnie Camp
West Union
Bess Greenley
Linda Lou
Elkport
Franz Appelman
L. V. Candee
Ansimoga
Martin Nelson
Ed Gerlemann
Waterloo
Rath’s
John Camp
Steven
J.C. Halverson
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Lois Brandt
Cedar Rapids
More Work at Plant and Bridge
Several Clermont workmen expect about two months of work at the Clermont plant of the Central States when Contractor Castle of Marion installs the waterwheel and cleans out the flume. Weldon Bros., Iowa Falls, will also take down the old steel bridge this winter but work on this will probably not be attempted until after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Central States
Castle of Marion
Weldon Bros
Iowa Falls
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports and 1942 Education Week
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dan Burke’s home with Mrs. Tom Hanson assisting. Rehabilitation committee members were appointed, urgent needs for hospital rags and playing cards were noted, a new card deck arrived, and further collections planned. Reports on Lansping district meeting and Armistice Day address were shared. Education Week themes urged parental involvement in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Dan Burke
Tom Hanson
Frances Cline
Ruth Olson
Knoxville
Nora Loftsgard
Lillian Crowe
Lansping
Cline
Rolfs Had Sale Friday Will Move to Washington
J A Erickson of Farmers Savings Bank reports a large crowd at the Herman Rolfs sale last Friday with totals over 5000 dollars. Machinery sold well and top cow brought 206 dollars. Hay sold for 8 dollars per ton, pigs 15 to 16 dollars, corn 79 and 70 cents, oats 62 cents. As the sale closed the auctioneers stayed busy. The Rolfs plan to move west this winter due to ongoing health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Erickson
Farmers Savings Bank
Herman Rolfs
Rolfs
Clermont Commercial Club Postponed to December
The Clermont Commercial Club did not meet on Monday evening due to complications. Chm. Ed Dugstad will call a special meeting early in December to plan Christmas season events. The regular December meeting is planned for Monday evening December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Chm
Ed Dugstad
Clermont Study Club discusses New England Summer by Brooks
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with nine members in attendance. Mrs E L Crowe led the program on Colorful Characters in Literature, reviewing Van Wyck Brooks New England Summer. Local moves include Gerlemanns to Waterloo and Brandts to Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Gus Hackmann
E. L. Crowe
van Wyck Brooks
Woodland Progressive Study Club Meets for Nov Afternoon
Entertain Woodland Club hosts Mrs Vernon Anderson and Mrs Alma Anderson welcomed members at the former’s home on Tuesday afternoon November 10. After songs and readings two contests awarded prizes to Mrs Geo W Larson and Mrs L H Appelman with runners up Mrs Glen Nygaard and Mrs Frank Leehy. The gathering closed with Iowa Corn Song and a luncheon. Next meeting plans a Christmas party with gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Appelman
Glen Nygaard
Frank Leehy
Iowa
Local Farm Sale Opens as Moves Begin at Clermont Farm
Mrs Bettina Buraas will hold a closing out sale at the northwest Clermont farm on Saturday afternoon Nov 28 The sale launches a series of moves first she will move to Clermont to live with her uncle Simon E Nelson and care for his home Theodore Loftsgard has bought the 58 acre Buraas farm and will move between Dec 1 and 15 The vacated place will be sold to Wm Burrow who has been living on the Elgin West Union road The Echo Enterprise notes her sale and mentions many milk cows buyers favor See page 2 for the full announcement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettina Buraas
Clermont
Elgin-West Union Road
Buraas
Echo Enterprise
Enterprise
Farm Bureau Women Elect Officers At Meeting
The Farm Bureau women held a recent meeting at Mrs. L. H. Appelman’s home and elected township officers. Mrs. Archie Schroeder was re elected chairman, Mrs. L. H. Appelman became music chair, Mrs. Henry Kittleson was publicity chair, and Meta Jane Masters attended as H. D. A. speaker, discussing food and home problems caused by the war and ways to improve township organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
L. H. Appelman
Archie Schroeder
Henry Kittleson
Jane Masters
Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls visitors spend weekend
Gladys Anderson of Cedar Rapids visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Q. Anderson. Lucille Lubke of Oelwein and her mother Mrs. H. A. Lubke spent Saturday in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bigler and Billy of Cedar Falls were visitors in the Fred Bigler home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Anderson
Cedar Rapids
G. Q. Anderson
Lucille Lubke
Oelwein
H. A. Lubke
Waterloo
Floyd Bigler
Billy
Cedar Falls
Fred Bigler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverside Club Met
W. C. O. F. Social Meeting
Ladies’ Aid
Fred Griesinger
Frances
Independence
Carl Schori
Merle Moen
E. O. Lien Sale
Nelson—Bigler
T. B
East Clermont
French North Africa
Bizerte
Tunisia
California
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Washington
Commercial Club
Woodland Club
F.B
Zonolite
Burgess-Dugstad “Lumber Company
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