Clermont High School News Highlights Week Activities
Clermont high school mixed chorus practiced for the year while a squirrel hunting day allowed students to go with parental excuses. The boys lost 13 to 5 to Waucoma after a prior worse showing, and music class performed at Legion convention. The all high school play Pigtails is in rehearsal for October 10. Senior typing shows top speeds. eighth graders receive dental cards. art features fruit drawings. Gladys Barnes injures ankle. two new reference books arrive.
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Clermont High School
Waucoma
Legion County
Legion Hall
Deep River
Bob Hanson
Augusta Miller
Arlene Amundson
Lavon Kaveny
Miss Vasby
Marian Probert
Delores Thompson
Henry Follett
Joseph Olson
Herbert Kaufman
Iva Jean Barnes
Marcella Krueger
Mary Ann Nelson
Howard Johnson
Clermont club meets at Postville for bridge and notes
The Clermont Business and Professional Women's Club gathered Monday at Mrs. Albert Lubke’s home in Postville with Mrs. Hazel Johnson as assisting hostess. Twenty-two attendees enjoyed business talks and bridge, with Mrs. Wm. Burrow Jr. high and Bernice Olson second high. Guests included Mrs. Frank Fay Vera Longwell Mrs. Bertram Kurth Palma Gilbertson Mrs. Oldag and Bernice Olson. Many members and locals were listed with visits to Jerseyville Independence Iowa City Oakdale and Dysart. Cristal Miller Janet Olson named in U S A singers selection for next year. Fifteen class members recently confirmed enjoyed a skating party at West Union.
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Clermont Business and Professional Women’s Club
Albert Lubke
Postville
Hazel Johnson
Bridge
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Bernice Olson
Frank Fay
Vera Longwell
Bertram Kurth
Palma Gilbertson
Oldag
Elvira Johnson
L. T
West Union
Veryle Paulson
Doris Gilbert
Helen Abel
Gladys Johnson
Evelyn
Lillian Erickson
Bertha Olson
Loyce Erickson
Anna‘Helle Loftsgard
Delores Olson
Clark Sampson
Oliver Larson
Mari Anderson
Emmet Helgerson
Robert Burgett
Will Rafferty wins bridge approaches contract
Twenty five years ago the contract for filling in the approaches to the new concrete bridge near the E E Bear place was let Monday to Will Rafferty. Other local notes report funeral attendances in Postville and several property changes and visits from Chicago to Ossian.
Shower honors newlywed Alvin Burden couple
Relatives and friends gathered Saturday at West Clermont Lutheran church parlors to celebrate the recent marriage of Mr and Mrs Alvin Burden. The program featured scripture reading sale poems solo readings and a gift opening followed by refreshments and return of many lovely gifts for their new home.
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West Clermont Lutheran Church
Alvin Buroden
Bernice Blockhus
Clifford Kittleson
C. C. Carmichael
E. E. Ramsey
Herman Rolfs
Ramsey
Clermont Ladies' Aid Society meets in September
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Henry Olson's home on September 24 with 18 members and 17 guests attending. Mrs. E L Crowe led the program reviewing two Reader's Digest articles, and July August library reports were presented by Mrs. Dan Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Olson
Arnold Stumme
Andine Vasby
E. L. Crowe
Reader's Digest
Dan Burke
Local social notes and gatherings across several towns
Elvira Johnson spent last Wednesday at Ezra Row land home and Mrs Cena Nelson of Luana visits with her daughter and husband. Mr and Mrs Thomas Osmundson and Ardis of West Union called on Helen Osmundson and Mrs Peter Anderson. Mr and Mrs Perry Paulson were dinner guests at Carl Halverson’s. Mrs R V Brandt, Mrs Fred Cline and Mrs T C Ressler attended a Sunday school convention at Oelwein. Clara Helgerson and family visited E L Simpson and Richard in Waverly. The Scheels and Willards visited Albert Scheel’s home. Mrs Martin Amundson returns from West Union hospital still weak. Harry Gunderson and family hosted visitors from Maynard and Waterloo. Clifton school social scheduled Oct 7 at 8 25 with Ruth Opland teaching. West Clermont junior choir held a church party with games and refreshments.
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Elvira Johnson
Ezra Rowland
Cena Nelson
Luana
Wm. Belschner
Thomas Osmundson
Ardis
West Union
Helen Osmundson
Peter Anderson
Hilda
Perry Paulson
Carl Halverson
R. V. Brandt
Fred Cline
T. C. Ressler
Oelwein
Clara Helgerson
Clarence
Millard
Lillian
Emmett
E. L
Simpson
Richard
Waverly
Wm. Scheel
Wendell
Willard Walters
Finchford
Albert Scheel
Martin Amundson
West Union Hospital
Harry Gunderson
James
Ronald
Maynard
Edwin Olson
Waterloo
Gunderson Bros
Clifton School
Dover Township No. 6
Ruth Opland
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Gamez
Czech Premier Elias Arrested in London for Treason
London report says Czech Premier Gen Alois Elias was arrested by German authorities on charges of preparation for high treason. The move appears to be driven by the Czech government in exile led by Dr Eduard Benes, shown in session in a photo. Benes was forced to resign under German pressure.
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London
England
Alois Elias
Elias
Eduard Benes
Dr. Benes
Employment Officer to Make Local Labor Survey
R L Ives of the state employment office at Oelwein will establish part time headquarters at the Farmers Savings Bank in Clermont to survey local available labor. The Central States and the Clermont bridge contractor need more workers and will contact local men seeking jobs. Mr Ives will interview anyone desiring work with these firms.
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R. L. Ives
Oelwein
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont
Central States
Mr. Ives
Study Club Held First Meeting
The Clermont Study Club opened its season with a meeting at Mrs. T. C. Ressler’s home on Tuesday afternoon Sept 30. Guests included Elgin Study Club members Anna Larrabee and Mrs. Wm Larrabee Jr. A museum talk on Litterant articles followed with notes on a stage curtain painting. After tea, Mrs. Larrabee spoke on a recent Des Moines federation meeting and gifts were exchanged. Several local residents and relatives were listed as visitors and callers over the weekend and following days. Kathryn Crowe’s knee cast was removed after a month’s wear due to a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
T. C. Ressler
Elgin Study Club
Anna Larrabee
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Larrabee
State Federation
Des Moines
H. H. Wolf
Elgin
Fred Cline
Notice of Letting of Cream Routes
The Clermont Valley Creamery Co will let their cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders at the creamery office at 1 PM on Wednesday October 15 1941 for the year 12 Sealed bids must be submitted and the Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids By Order of the Board of Directors Clermont Valley Creamery Company
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Clermont Valley Creamery Co
Clermont Valley Creamery Company
East Clermont Lutheran choir elects officers and reports activities
The East Clermont Lutheran church choir community notes its Sept meeting electing Thelma Lyngaas president Fern Buraas vice presiding Harlan Blockhus secretary treasurer Lavanda Olson librarian The report lists past engagements including homecoming at Elgin Aug 15 and a concert Aug 30 at the East Clermont church with Rev Ramsey director Verla Gunderson accompanist andSigny Hanson.
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East Clermont
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Verla Gunderson
E. E. Ramsey
Signy Hanson
Decorah
Jesus
East
West Clermont
J. Stainer
West Church
East Church
Highland Lutheran Church
Ramsey
Obituary for John Nelson of Clermont 1941
John Nelson aged 72 died at his Clermont home on Sept 24 1941 after months of illness. Born in Esvold Norway June 13 1869 he emigrated 1888 and became a citizen in 1896. Survived by widow Isabelle and ten children, twenty one grandchildren, a brother in Norway, and many relatives. Funeral Sept 27 at West Clermont Lutheran with Rev. Ramsey. interment in Protestant cemetery.
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John Nelson
Clermont
Neilson
Nels
Anna Ostlie Nelson
Esvold
Norway
America
Christian
Postville
Isabelle Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Fayette County
North Dakota
Clayton
Fayette
Isabelle
William
Arthur
Millard
Elmer
Joseph
Ossian
Rose
Fred Maurer
Nora
Theo Loftsgard
Amy
Harvey Meyer
Near Clermont
Irene
Leo Wolfs
West Union
Ethel
Albert Wilbur
Hawkeye
Edna
Card of Thanks from the Nelson family
The Nelson family expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for support during sorrow. Gratitude extends to the Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Mission and Priscilla societies for meals, the choirs, and all who sent flowers and wreaths. Special thanks to Rev. Ramsey for kindnesses.
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Eastern Star
Mission and Priscilla Societies
Ramsey
Isabelle Nelson
Anniversary event and family updates at Stavanger Frame church
Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson attended the List anniversary celebration at the Stavanger Frame church on Sunday. Mr and Mrs J C Halverson received word their son Jackie stationed at Camp Claiborne LA had influenza and was hospitalized. Their other son Stanton, now stationed in Iceland on his second trip there, reports it is very scenic. Win Garvey M P Garvey and Nellie Garvey visited L H Carlin’s home en route home to Millbank SC after visits in Boston and the East. Mr and Mrs Cornelius Olson learned their son’s wife Mrs Harris Olson of Glidden had knee surgery in Iowa City after an auto accident years earlier.
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Lester Anderson
Stavanger
J. C. Halverson
Jackie
Camp Claiborne
Stanton
Iceland
Win. Garvey
M. P. Garvey
Nellie Garvey
L. H. Carlin
Millbank
S. C
Boston
Cornelius Olson
Harris Olson
Glidden
Iowa City
Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa September 24 1941 Statement
Bank statement for Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Fayette County shows Resources and Liabilities totals with Loans and Discounts 210,467.23 and Total Resources 1 4 24 803 00 8 000 00. Liabilities list Capital stock 35000 Surplus 5000 Undivided profits 7482.69 Reserved for Contingencies. Deposits total 428,870.62 with sub items checks, savings, time and demand certificates. Signed by J F Miller President and J A Erickson Cashier. Notary J F Brorby.
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Farmers' Savings Bank
Iowa
Clermont
Fayette
U. S
State of
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
J. F. Brorby
Churches Hold District Meeting in Decorah
The Church of Gur Sayior in Clermont will join Episcopal churches of Cresco Mason City Charles City and Grace Church in Decorah for a district meeting there tomorrow. Communion will be celebrated business meetings held and reports read. Rev G Carlton Story rector of the Church of the Mediator Chicago will speak morning session with Mrs G Decker French Mrs W M Porter and Miss Nancy Stillman assisting.
Singing Church serves Sunday services statewide
The Lutheran church “The Singing Church” holds Communion at West Clermont Church, 9730 a.m. Norwegian service at East Clermont at 11 a.m. Divine worship at Highland Lutheran Church at 2 30 p.m. West Clermont Lutheran League meets at 8 p.m.
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West Clermont
East Clermont Church
Highland Lutheran Church
Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Society Meetings
The calendar lists events at St Peters Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday October 2, Town Council and St Theresa Study club on Monday October 6, Order of Eastern Stars on Tuesday October 7, Clermont Union Church Guild on Wednesday October 8, and W C O F social meeting on Thursday October 9.
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St. Peters Rosary Society
Altar Guild
St. Theresa
Order of Eastern Stars
Clermont
Local visits and sorghum mill prep noted in Randalia region
Mr and Mrs James McSweeney of Randalia visited Sunday at the Kneeland home. Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson of Ossian visited Saturday afternoon with Elvira Johnson and family. Frank Wickham and Brady Paul helped Lulian Appellman ready the sorghum mill for fall, pressing cane began Monday. Mr and Mrs Ed Bilden and daughters spent Monday with Mrs Ingeborg Grina celebrating her 86th birthday, with Hans Bilden, Josephine, and Hildor Bilden also present.
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James McSweeney
Randalia
Leo and Agnes Kneeland
Andrew Anderson
Near Ossian
Elvira Johnson
Frank Wickham
Brady Paulson
Lulian Appellman
Ed Bilden
J. E. Bilden
Ingeborg Grina
Hans Bilden
Josephine
Hildor Bilden
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Bob Burrow
Highway Commission
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Elliot
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Martin Nelson
Oscar Nelson
Manchester
Irving McShant
Rose Anna
Isabelle Johnson
Annabelle Loftsgard
Tie Mae Meyer
Frances Wolfs
Albert Anderson
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Leonard Turnmeyer
Osage
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