Twenty five Years Ago Items From 1916 Files
Readable from the Enterprise files dated November 23 1916. Names mentioned include Mrs Wm Larrabee Jr Anna Larrabee Mrs C B Robbins and Mrs Chas Larrabee attending grand opera in Chicago. Gilberto Halverson baby born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Halverson. John Rolf injures thumb at corn shredder. Dorf Opperud operated on at Postville hospital. Mrs M Dugan visits Wm Cummings and his new home. Peter Carlin family visit Brainard Minnesota to stay with Mr and Mrs M E Hitch. John T Smith builds a barn replacing fire destroyed on H F Shipton farm. Mrs B O Henderson moves into Wm Cummings residence for schooling. Wm Larrabee Jr Dr L L Carr E M Hoag and Hewitt Williams attend Ames Iowa football game at Ames. J Halverson sells two sections of Montana land to E Matthys of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Anna Larrabee
C. B. Robbins
Chas. Larrabee
Chicago
L. L. Carr
Gilbert Halverson
John Rolf
Dorf
Postville Hospital
Schmidt
Carr
M. Dugan
Austin
Minn
Wm. Cummings
Peter Carlin
Brainard
M. E. Hitch
John T. Smith
Lighthouse Beams Theme Of 1941 Fayette Christmas Seal
The Fayette county tuberculosis association adopts a lighthouse motif for its 1941 Christmas seal. Lighthouses symbolize protection and guidance against health indifference. Clermont residents receive seals and are asked to send remittances in the return envelope to Mrs. Frances Cline or place them in Baechler's courtesy box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Tuberculosis Association
United States
Tuberculosis Association
Clermont
Frances Cline
Baechler’s Store
Baptized at Lutheran Parsonage in Chicago
Marcia Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annel of Chicago, was baptized Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. E. Ramsey at the Lutheran parsonage. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Belschner and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schierholz. The Abel anniversary and Powers birthday were noted with a dinner at the Abel home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Powers, Grace Abel of West Union, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Behn of Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Elaine
Frank Annel
Chicago
E. E. Ramsey
Lutheran Parsonage
Wm. Belschner
Milton Schierholz
Wayne Abel
Walter Powers
Abel
Grace Abel
West Union
Henry Behn
Elkader
Mission Society Hosts West Clermont Women Meeting
West Clermont Mission Society held a Wednesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Martin Nelson presiding. Plans included Norwegian relief clothing drives, Norwegian seals sale notes, and a pot luck dinner for the men's annual meeting on December 2. Local chairmen were named, subscriptions reported, and a program featured hymns, readings, dialogue, and birthday offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
E. E. Ramsey
George Belschner
O. C. Peterson
B. C. Olson
Elmer Olson
Richard Olson
O. K. Kittleson
Mary Washburn
West Clermont Mission Society
Martin Nelson
The
Norwegian Relief, Inc
Norway
N. H. Nelson
I. C. Jerdee
Rasmussen
Harold Landsgard
Theo
Loftsgard
Ramsey
Joyce Amundson
Annabelle Loftsgard
Herbert Martin
Hazel Johnson
Theo. Loftsgard
Andree Tatro
Walter Lundy
Thelma Christianson to Otto J Rastora wed in Kahoka
Marriage notice from Mr. and Mrs. Ole Christianson announces Thelma Christianson and Otto J Rastora of Cedar Rapids married on Monday November 17 at the Evangelical and Reformed Church parsonage in Kahoka Missouri. Rev. G O Martenson officiated. Thelma works at Sunshine Food Market Cedar Rapids. Otto runs a Super Service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Christianson
Thelma
Otto J. Rastora
Cedar Rapids
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Kahoka
G. O. Martenson
Rajtora
Sunshine Food Market
Henderson family reunion at Cedar Falls gathers twenty eight
A Henderson family dinner was held Sunday November 23 at Dr. C. C. Grant home in Cedar Falls. Attendees from Clermont included B. O. Henderson and family Roger Henderson Amazette Franz Appelman and family Joe Kula and son James Henderson and family. Wm Moyle and son from Peoria visited. A party at Oscar Rae home honored Mrs Roe and Orrin. Royal Neighbors group met at Anson Priest home with five guests and plans next meeting December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
C. C. Grant
Cedar Falls
Clermont
B. O. Henderson
Roger Henderson
Amazette
Franz Appelman
Joe Kula
James Henderson
Wm. Moyle
Peoria
Irc
Julia Olson
Donald Kobinger
Joseph Olson
Oscar Rae
Waukon
Roe
Orrin
Anson Priest
Pearl King
Minnesota Crowned Big Ten Champs After Wisconsin Rout
Minnesota posted its 17th straight win by routing Wisconsin 41 to 6 to claim the Big Ten title. Captain Bruce Smith Nos. 54 sparked the flurry, advancing from the 18 yard line as four Gophers contributed to the scoring spree. Teammates Billman 53 Wildung 94 Sweiger 68 Schreiner 80 aided the onslaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Bruce Smith
Gophers
Smith
Billman
Wildung
Sweiger
Schreiner
Badger
Luther League Meeting At West Church Sunday Evening
West Clermont Luther League advisor Helen Anderson presided as the organization met at West church. A pre session program featured hymns, devotion by Anderson, and speakers Emma Baines Delores Anderson and Margaret Martin presenting talks on gaining obtaining and retaining victory. Readings included White Lilac and the meeting closed with Christian Leaguers Rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Anderson
West Clermont Luther League
Westchurch
Janes
Emma Baines
Delores Anderson
Margaret Martin
Augusta Miller
Christian Leaguers
Richard Olson S John Deere Day plans with Uncle Joe film at Elkmont Opera House
Richard Olson of the local John Deere dealer schedules his annual John Deere Day at the Clermont opera house on Thursday December 4. The event runs from 10:00 am to about 2:00 pm with lunch served. This year the bill features Slim Summerville Zazu Pitts and Gale Storm in Uncle Joe. Admission requires tickets from Olson’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
Clermont Opera House
Olson
Slim Summerville
Zazu Pitts
Gale Storm
Uncle Joe
Meeting of Clinmont Study Club Hosts and Guests
Cler mont Study Club met Tuesday evening November 18 at the Lubke home with Mrs. H A Lubke and Mrs. John Shipton as hostesses. Eleven members and guests attended a 6:30 luncheon. Madonna Trude sang Elegy with Ruth Krueger on piano and read Evangeline by Mrs. H B Greenley. Towels ordered by members were distributed and gifts given to Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Greenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lubke
John Shipton
Clermont Study Club
Lubke
Norene Boley
Margaret Hogg
Alma Smith
Andine Vasbey
Vera Longiwell
Celia Morf
Bertram Kurth
H. B. Greenley
Oberfel
Elkport
L. L. Carr
West Union
Madonna Trude
Ruth Krueger
Reading
Clermont Calendar and Community Notes
Clermont calendar lists town council and various club meetings for December starting Monday. The piece catalogs numerous local visitors, family visits, and trips including Priscilla Working Band, Rosary Society, and a Milwaukee trip, with residents visiting Cedar Falls, Decorah, and other nearby towns. It notes last weekend’s guests, travel to New York, and a friended return from Camp Claiborne among other local happenings and routine social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Stars
Priscilla
Rosary Society
Advent observances and church activities listed for Lutheran parishes
The Lutheran churches schedule Advent Sunday worship at West Clermont at 9 30 am and Norwegian services at East Clermont at 11 am. West Luther League meets 7 30 pm. Upcoming meetings include East congregation Dec 1 at 10 am and West congregation Dec 2 at 10 am. Choir, Priscilla Band, Mission Society, and Bible study evenings planned with hostesses listed. Rev E E Ramsey presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing
West Clermont
East Clermont
West Luther League
East
West
Priscilla
E. E. Ramsey
Herbert
Martin
Alma Ostlie
Wm. A. Nelson
Vina Nelson
JC. Jerdee
East Clermont Mission Society
Andrew Anderson
Theo, Bilden
Millard Bilden
Ole Reierson
Burned Trailer House Misses Return to Clermont
A manager said he burned out on Peters Road and missed the return date in Clermont last week. He plans to come back next spring with a new outfit. Mr and Mrs Wm Scheel and Wendell of Finchford and Irvin Scheel of Cedar Falls visited Louie T Anderson’s home Sunday. Notice to reclaim small late piano. Finance Department, 46 East 5th St, St Paul Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Scheel
Wendell
Finchford
Irvin Scheel
Cedar Falls
Louie T. Anderson
Clermont
Finance Department
East 5Th
St. Paul
Minn
B P Club Holds November Meeting At Vasbey Home
Bu siness and Professional Waomien's club convened Monday evening November 24 at Andine Vasbey home with Celia Motf assisting. Twenty members attended plus one guest Mrs T C Ressler. Vera Longwell won high score in bridge and Mrs Albert Lubke took second. Members approved candy purchases for children and Thanksgiving baskets were prepared. Committees named for Membership Sick and Visiting Program Birthday and Relief with listed chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waomien’s
Andine Vasbey
Celia Motf
T. C. Ressler
Vera Longwell
Albert Lubke
Alma Smith
Norman Amundson
Richard L. Olson
Hazel Johnson
Louise Miller
Alfred Baechler
H. A. Lubke
Andine Vasby
Clifton, Pringle
Margaret Hogg
Edward Kozelka
Chickens Stolen From Ezra Dibble Farm Again
A chicken thief struck the Ezra Dibble farm for the second time in two years, taking about 122 Black Minorcas. A coat hanger left in payment was found next morning. A vehicle seen at 2 a.m. may connect to the theft, though this remains unclear. Glynn Paulson assists at the Gilbert Meyer farm near Postville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Dibble Farm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enterprise
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad
Mission Society Meets
America
Defense
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
Big Ten
Luther League
Henry Larson
Postville
Nels Gilbert
Donald Kobriger
Great Falls
Mass
George Kobriger
Castalia
Andrew Nelson
Ole G. Halverson
Decorah
Bernard Hanson
Ray Vasbey
Nels Reinertson
Torval Larson
Waterloo
E. L. Crowe
Louie Olson
Arthur Morris
Clemens Loftsgard
Mellien Loftsgard
Decorah Hospital
Fred Cline
Joel Kula
Laird Cline
Des Moines
Edna Torkelson
Ossian
Emma Bear
John Mark
Elvira Johnson
Ella Rafferty
Niles, Mich
Loretta
Mrs. Frank Shaw
Rosemary
Pocahontas
George Washburn
Milwaukee
Wis
Wm. Burrow
Joseph Calahan
Dubuque
L. T. N. Olson
Russell Mark
Glen Olson
Gwendolyn
Henry Olson
T. F. Shipton
Chester
J. B. Shipton
New York
Ezra Rowland
Joe Bisbing
Vernon Olson
Sharon
W. R. Blake
Manchester
Noble Young
Gena Amundson
Halvor Gisleson
Gen. Walvatne
John Moen
Anna
Helen Stee
Clarice Dugstad
Lois Brandt
Anna Mary Crowe
Hans Hanson
Gilbert
Anderson
Erskine
Mabel Barnes
Chris Barnes
Ed Gerleman
Ed Foley
Near Postville
Fayette County
Elmer Johnson
Camp Claiborne
Ed Johnson
Rev
Milla Ramsey
Helen Ramsey
Rudy Gutzmann
jSt. Paul, Minn
Lutheran Church
Glynn Paulson
Gilbert Meyer
W. N
L. M. Crowe
Druggis
Cilermont
Towa
Goud Deere Day
Zasu Pitts and
I “Uncle Joe
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