Elgin Postville Ossian Attend E S Friendship Meet
The local O E S chapter hosted guests from Elgin Postville Ossian West nlon and Fayette at a Friendship meeting in the Masonic hall on Tuesday evening. A school program directed by Mrs M H Moore featured a solo by JoAnn Moore. Fifty two were present plus thirty participants. A social time followed with lunch served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Postville
Ossian
West
Nlon
Fayette
Masonic Hall
Mra. M. H. Moore
Little JoAnn
Moore
Odake Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers at Meeting
Odake Campfire Girls met Wednesday evening at Donna Johnson's home. Marie Jerdec was elected president with Rose Marie Doyle as vice president and And Larson as scribe. Honors were reported and members sang songs. Next meeting set for Monday evening November 24 at Elaine Tatro's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Donna Johnson
Isié Marie Jerdec
Rose Marie Doyle
rAnd Larson
Elaine Tatro
Clermont Teams Lose and Boys Edge Monona in Rural Matchups
Clermont girls fell 53 to 16 to Monona as Kittelson scored 8 for Clermont. Clermont boys trailed 16–16 at halftime before Monona pulled away, finishing 42–32. Kittelson led Clermont with 14, Wilkie topped Monona with 16. Thanksgiving dinner found the Tatra family visiting Castalia with Mr and Mrs Stee and kin. Castalia guests included Mary Tatro and several Tatro family members. Wander, Shave, and Erickson mentions appear in local visits and notices. Notice from Farm Service Co requires payment by December 1 at Clermont station to ensure year dividends. Harry Yauslin and Elmer Trude listed as reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Monona
Lorraine
Tatra
Stee
Castalia
Mary Tatro
Roy Ttra
Susan
Kenneth
Louis Tatro
Clarence Tatro
Elaine
Ronnie
Jeanne
Alsijer
Chaineer
Joe
Wander
Linda
Duané
Glen Shave
Farm Service Company
Manager Farm Service Co
Maynard
Iowa
Harry Yauslin
Elmer Trude
Philip Wander
Cletus
Joe Wander
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
Clermont Clover Clovers Meeting Notes at Judy Swenga Home
The Clermont Clover Clovers met November 8 at Judy Swenga’s home. Fifteen members attended. Beverly Nelson joined as a new member. Ramona Olson spoke on Personal Daintiness, Judy Swenson and Kathryn Larson demonstrated selecting fabric and patterns, LaVonne Swenson and Lorraine Kittelson spoke on choosing correct pattern size, and Geraldine Kerr discussed Line in Dress. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Judy Swenga
Beverly Nelsor
Ramona Olson
Judy Swenson
Kathryn Larson
LaVonne Swensons
Lorraine Kittelson
Geraldine Kerr
Life Sketch of Mrs. Frank Fay
Effie A Harmon Fay born December 4 1872 in Viroqua Wisconsin died November 12 Clermont after a stroke at her home. She married Frank Fay of Postville September 10 1889 and had Oliver Harmon Fay who died young and Pearl Elizabeth Cahalan. Survived by grandchildren great grandchildren two brothers several nieces nephews and many friends. Burial in Postville cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie A. Harmon Fay
George
Marie Harmon
Virogue
Wis
Clermont
Postville
Lve
Mae Pixler
Frank Fay
Oliver Harmon Fay
Pearl Elizabeth
Frank Cahalan
Cedar Rapids
Vv. P
P. J. Harmon
California
Leo Beucher
E. L. Crowe
B. Riegel
Ed McNeil
Bert Waters
Dan Burke
Wm. Burrow
Linda
Marian Shea
James
Albert Cahalan
Geo.Malone
Josephine Fay
Card of Thanks for Mother's Bereavement
The Cahalan and Fay families express gratitude to friends and relatives for comfort during their mother and grandmother's bereavement. Special thanks to the W C O RK and Legion Auxiliary for food, flowers, bouquets and kindness. Signed by Mr and Mrs Frank Cahalan and their children and Mrs Josephine Fay and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiiary
Frank Cahalan
Yyoy
Josephine Fay
Washburns and kin attend Bucheit Produce opening
Mr and Mrs George Washburn and family of Osterdock spent Monday at Mrs Mary Washburns home. Dinner guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bakewell and families of New Albin and Mr and Mrs Verni Engle. After dinner the Bakewells took their guests to Calmar for the grand opening of the new Bucheit Produce in operation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washburn
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
John Bakewell
Lawrence Bakewell
New Albin
Verni Engle
Bakewell
Calmar
Gloria Buraas
LaVonne Swenson
LeVonne Swenson
Millard Nelson
Lorraine Kittelson
James Martin
Dalmar
Kenneth Buroden
Elgin
Lizzie Bilden
Jack Bush
H. A. Lubke
Keith Thoma
Irene Erickson
Henry Oakland
Ossian
Clarence Bear
Gilbert Hanson
Milo Meyer
Carol
Postvile
Dale Hanson
Verni Brandt
Jimmie
John Lucas
Emma Gunderson
Verla
Cedar Rapids
Lou Jones
E. L. Crowe
Marvin Flack
Glen Tindell
Postville
Len Simek
L. L. Whitworth
Waterloo
Louie Ho
Fern Buraas
Bertina Buraas
Effie House
West Union
Edwin Krueger
Grasbeck, Bluhm, Jenks
Bowen
George Walvatne
Joe Bakewell
Waukon
End of baseball and start of basketball pep rally
Friday the seventh featured a gym pep rally to launch basketball season after baseball wrap up. Senior Band furnished matches while cheerleaders led yells, with speeches by Coach and players. Seniors sponsored the event, Marge Westphal and Oliver Larson led a grand cleanup. Clermont opened season with two wins, boys 49 27 and high scorer Gerald Kittleson 15. girls 27 14 with Lorraine Kittleson 13. Armistice Day program included prayers, choral numbers, and a playlet, with 356 served daily in hot lunch. Senior Girl of the Week Hazel Entwisle turning 17 November 21, favorites listed as One Little Teardrop Too Late and Am Gov, eyeing nursing or switchboard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Shipton
Marge Westpiahl
Oliver Larson
Clermont
Gerald Kittleson
Lorraine Kittleson
Ran Ralia
Hazel Entwisle
Union
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Supports Boys Scouts and Yanks Gifts
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Lydia Stumme's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Grace SimeR and Mrs. Louise Miller. They voted to donate 5 to the Boy Scouts and 15 for gifts to the Yanks program now in its third year, mailed to hospitals. Clermont regularly exceeds its quota with gifts. contact Mrs. Wilma Lorber for rehabilitation efforts and to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Lydia Stumme
Grace ‘Simer
Louise, Miller
Boy Scouts
Eddie Cantor
Legion
Ausé
Wilma Lorber
Rehabilitation
Clermont
Births in Pastville and Postville hospitals
Mr and Mrs James Gunderson are parents of a son named Bryan James born at Pastville hospital on Tuesday November 11 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces First grandchild for Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson. A son born to Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden on Thursday November 13 at Postville hospital weighing 8 pounds named Donald Millard. Mr and Mrs George A Larson are the parents of a son born Friday November 14 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds named Larry Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gunderson
Pastville Hospital
Bryan James
Harry Gunderson
Millard Bilden
Postville Hospital
Donald Millard
George A. Larson
Larry Eugene
Engagement Announced for Irene Erickson and Dean DeSart
Mr and Mrs John A Erickson announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Frances to Dean R DeSart son of Mr and Mrs G Ray DeSart of Elgin The wedding is set for Sunday December 21 at West Clermont Lutheran Church Miss Erickson is a St Olaf College graduate and DeSart studies at Upper Iowa University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Erick
Clermont
Irene Frances
Dean R. DeSart
G. Ray DeSart
Elgin
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Miss Erickson
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minnesota
Mr. DeSart
Upper Iowa University
Bridal shower for Miss Arthel Meyer hosts and gifts
Olson entertained at her home on Saturday evening for a bridal shower honoring Miss Arthel Meyer, bride‑to‑be of LaVern Stumme on November 30. Guests included Mrs Wilma Lorber and many others. a baby chenille bed spread was presented and a program with poems and a mock wedding was performed before a fine lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leis Olson
Arthel Meyer
LaVern Stumme
Wilma Lorber
Clarice Dugstad
Boris Johnson
Annabelle Loftsgard
Hazel Johnson
Lolita Steele
Lorraine Olson
Verla Gunderson
Joyce Amundson
Barnabetta Cline
Lydia Stumme
Ruth Olson
Clermont Falls To Arlington In Tough Open
25 years ago Clermont high school lost to Arlington high after a hard game marked by limited practice and poor condition. The report highlights the Brick City team facing a fast offense with off tackle plays and end runs, while noting local visitors and area residents attending events and visits around Clermont and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Arlington High
Brick City
Richard Crowe
Wallace
Idaho
Bud
Wm. Crowe
L, L. Carr
Brierly
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
L.S. Eastman
J. P. Paulson
H. F. Shipton
John
Harry
J. A. Erickson
B. C. Gruiver
Clarence
Bennie
Lillian
Fred Cline
Clarence Jamison
James J. Fox
W. R. Blake
Clermont
Iowa City
Harold Sherman
Spooner
Wis
Enterprise
T. J. Sullivan
H. F. Sullivan
Iroquois
S.C
Henry
Lavina
Montana
Fred Dibble
Washington
Geo. E. Dibble
Sylvan Hoag
University of Minnesota
Big Minnesota
Town City
Columbus Junction
J. H. Shipton
C. C. Miller
Dubuque
Loyalty Sunday services at Highland parish observance
Clermont Lutheran Parish Nesset pastor leads Loyalty Sunday at Highland on November 23 with 10 a.m. meet and 11 a.m. service. Members pledge for the current year ending Nov 30 and for next year. West Clermont Luther League and cantata Ruth by Gaul planned. parish events include social, social lunch, choir rehearsals, and Thanksgiving service lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
Highland
West Clermont
Luther League
Our Church
Our Church, Its Pastor.” LaVenne /Swenson
James Martin
Elgin Society
Oliver Torkelson
Roy Beach
Tenmacher
East Clermont
Ruth
Gaul
Clermont Methodist Church December service notes and visits
The Clermont Methodist Church will hold the next service in December with Rev. Bruce D. Jones as pastor. A string of local visits and family gatherings are recorded, including Ellis family from Auburndale Wisconsin and other guests at various homes. Several social visits and dinners are noted among residents from Postville Ossian Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Fayette, marking a busy period of community hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Mission Society Meets at East Clermont on Nov 6
The Mission Society of East Clermont met November 6 with hostesses Amanda Ruroden, Lawrence West, Millard Gislegon, Clifford Olson, and James Taylor. Rev. Nesset led devotions as Mrs. James Taylor presided in the absence of Mrs. Blockhus. An electric stove was purchased by the buying committee. A nominating committee was appointed. Upcoming events include the Pocket Testament banquet on November 10 and the annual sale on November 14. The program featured Hymn Reading, Thanksgiving Hymn, a solo by Mrs. Almer Amundson, and a group topic on Thanksgiving. Birthday offerings were given by several members. The meeting closed with hymn and Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Mission Society
Amanda
Ruroden
Lawrence West
Millard
Gislegon
Clifford Olson
James Taylor
Nesset
Blockhus
Clifford Kittelson
Alphie Thorson
Clara Peterson
Edward Kozelka
Almer Amundson
Ole Bleckhus
Clermont Calendar and Social Notes
Community listings show weekly clubs and events including Camp Fire Girls Firemen's meeting B P Women Riverside club Grand Meadow Study era and various weekend social visits among Olson Gunderson Sturm Danielson Woodson Krueger Bakewell and Walvatne families reflecting small town life in Maynard West Union Mason City Waterloo and Waukon areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Riverside Club
Grand Meadow
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Lyle Gunderson
Henry Jacobson
Bert Sturm
Wallace Sturm
Waterloo
Millard Danielson
Mason City
Frances Sturm
Sophia Woodson
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E. S. Friendship Meeting
Odaké Camp’ Fire Girls
Savings Bank 7
A. Erickson
Arts A
Reggae
David Anpelman
Neva Jean Durscher Playlet
Norene Amundson
C.H. S
Ladies’ Aid Society
Stumme
Northwood
Jack
Pastville
Jeanne Pratt
Clarence’ Tatro
Grant Bowen
Harry Bluhm
Wm. Grasbeck
Wallace Jenks
Edwin Krieger
Grasbeck
Jenks
Minneapolis
Bluhm
Rochester
Minn
Edward, Kenton
Lyle Krueger
Abe Habeger
Aulden Oelberg
Fremont Sullivan
Marguerite
Bert Westcott
Arnold
Maxine
Bettina Buraas
Gloria
Doris Johnson
Clarence Kittelson
Doris
Dorothy Sullivan
Clarice
Jean ‘Aanes
Ruth Krueger
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Kenneth Ellis
Auburndale
Gordon Hacpman
Baby
Cresco
Henry O. Olson
John Fay
Herbert Dummermuth
Pearl Dummermyth
Walter Durscher
Creighton Conner
Herbert Dummermyth
Mission Society Met
Love Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Gordon J. Hocpmas
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