Patt y Bennso n well wishers tender Ole Benson a farewell
A group of friends gathered at her Clermont home for visiting and a picnic lunch on Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames Jerome Yearnett Louise Bilden and others presented Mrs Benson with a keepsake. Mr and Mrs Eure Dibble will move into the Benson house at West Union on Oct 10 after purchasing the Clermont property earlier in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Patty
Mme
Ole’ Benton
Mesdames- Jerome
Eure Dibble
Benson House
William Quinn Rites Held in Clermont for Former Resident
William Quinn, formerly of Clermont, died after arriving from Moore Montana and was laid to rest beside his wife at St Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Born December 9, 1871 on a Clermont farm, he leaves daughter Anna Horan, five grandchildren, brother Ed, and sisters Margaret Nellie and Elizabeth. Preceded by wife and siblings John Tom Mary Catherine. Funeral followed Thursday morning at St Peter's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quinn
Clermont
Leo Horan
Ed Quinn
Margaret
Nellie
Elizabeth Quinn
John
Tom Quinn
Mary
Catherine
Mary Débrey
Cler
Clermont School Girls Glee Club Sees Strong Work
Miss Maud Rucker, choral director, reports much good work in the girls glee club at Clermont School. Members span Freshmen Kathryn Larson La vonne Lagsig Janet Lyngsas Virginia Nelson Carol Schweinefus Judith Swenson Dawn Thornton Betty Wander Sophomores Rode Marie Doyle Ruth Westprahl Juniors Barbara Appelman Marilyn Follett Joan Gerner Lorene Gilbert Elsie Jerdee Donna Johnson Minnie Kist Mayvis Larson Evelyn Miller Ardes Olson Marilyn Olson Seniors Gloria Buraas Lillian Franzen Sylvia Guyer Lorraine Kittleson Darlene Olson La Vonne Swenson Mary Tschantz. Those admiring the Sophomore play program cover learn Mavis Larson was the artist.
Weekly school lunch menu and student activities roundup
This week's menu lists Monday's mashed potatoes and roast beef, Tuesday goulash and cookies, Wednesday potato salad and meat loaf, Thursday chicken and noodles with ice cream, and Friday macaroni and cheese with sticks. The primary class started Be fore We Read, and science work also begun. Names added to the Dental Honor Roll include Linda Hackmann and others. First graders collect health food pictures. second graders had several 100 percent spelling achievers. A circus mural is in progress with art teacher Miss Rucker guiding. Several visitors attended, and poetry stars appear on the bulletin board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anderson
Erla Bennett
Beverly Bennett
Mary Lou Dugan
Milo Helgerson
Yoyce Larson
Dennis Muchow
John Nelson
Diane Wickam
Janet Wede
M. C. Larson
Millard Nelson
Joyce Larson
Karen Gilson
Miss Rucker
Roland Hackanan
Gerene Larson
Rose Marie Larson
Vivian’ Easler
Marcia Bush
Ronald Lyngeaas
Roy Swenson
For Sale Schaff Mirra Spinet Piano in Clermont
Classified note offers a like new Schaff Mirra spinet piano for sale at 296 dollars. Potential buyers may view the instrument in Clermont, Cedar Rapids Piano Co located at 322 First Ave N E Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaff Mirra
Clermont
Cedar Rapids Piano Co
First Ave
N. E
Cedar Rapids
Fowa
Party Welcomes Mrs Larson
Neighbors gathered at Ruth Larson’s home Friday afternoon to welcome her to the neighborhood. Traveling bingo provided entertainment and a picnic lunch was served. Guests included Kate Priest Alma Anderson Bess Gunderson Blanche Dummermuth Lucy Engle Julia Halverson Isabel Nelson Olivia Olson Clara Durscher Pearl Iverson Ida Beschner Lena Wenger Minnie Anderson Sophia Groth and Edna Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Larson
Kate Priest
Alma Anderson
Bess Gunderson
Blanche Dummermuth
Lucy Engle
Julia Halverson
Isabel Nelson
Olivia Olson
Clara Durscher
Pearl Iverson
Ida Belschner
Lena Wenger
Minnie Anderson
Sophia Groth
Edna Miller
Osmundson Hulbert Vows In Neshua Church Ceremony
LeAnna Osmundson and Verdell Hulbert were married Sunday afternoon October 3 at Proltocie in the Little-Birro Church at Neshua. Rev. F. L. Hanscom officiated before relatives. attendees included Miss Arlene Osmundson and Dale Welsh. The couple plans a farm home near Wadena after a 6:30 dinner for bridal party and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proltocie
Neshua
LeAnna Osmundson
Helen Osmundson
Clermont
Verdell Hulbert
Ben Hulbert
Wadena
F. L. Hanscom
Botany
Arlene Osmundson
Dale Welsh
Williamsburg
Hulbert
Clermont High School
Interstate Power, Co
West Vion
Fayette’ County
Farmys
Ing
Black Hills
Mrz
Weekend visitors to area households noted in social notes
Mr and Mrs Joe Brady and Janice of Minneapolis were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson. Mrs Wm Accolg of Des Moines came Sunday evening for a visit at the Franz Appelman home. Mrs Irene Ostlie and Leo Jr and John Beaton were guests Sunday in the Robert Brandt chline at astasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brady
Janice
Minneapolis
Ray Reierson
Wm. Accolg
Des Moines
Franz Appelman
Irene Ostlie
Leo, Jr
John Beaton
Robert Brandt
Astasis
Youth Club Meets at St Peter's for Divine Proofs
St Peter's Youth Club met Monday evening at St Peter's hall with the theme Christ is God. Members discussed proofs of Christ's divine nature using their bibles. Gerald Schupanit z and Lillian Franzen hosted. refreshments and a recreation period followed. Kathryn Largeli and Gene Franzen will host next on Oct 18. A roller skating party at the Aisian rink is planned for next Monday by the combined Youth Clubs of Clermont, West Union, Fayette and Hawk eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
St. Peter's Hall
Christ
God
Gerald Schupanitz
Lillian Franzen
Kathryn Largeli
Gene Franzen
Aisian
Clermont
West Union
Fayette and
Hawkeye
Clermont News Briefs: Local Deals and Games
Real estate dealer J. C. Halverson closed a Saturday deal changing Clermont business ownership as H. H. Wiccan of Elkader buys the Clermont Cafe to take possession December 1. Clermont lost 1 to 2 in a park game, while St Olaf beat Bootleggers 4 to 1. Several local residents celebrate birthdays, endure minor injuries, and notable residents relocate or suffer health scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Halverson
Clermont
H. H. Wiccan
Elkader
A. E. Swain
Calmar
Lew Rounds
St. Olaf
Bessie Larson
Melvin Anderson
Job
Charlie Sullivan
U.T. U
Wm. Larrabee Sr
Kittle H Groth
State Street
Anna Larrabee
Millard ‘Johnson
Lars Erickson
Victor Wells
Wadena
Clermonter
Nesset Pastor Schedule At Highland And Clermont
A notice lists Pastor Nesset with services at Highland at 11 a.m. on Sunday and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. West Clermont Luther League meets at 4 p m on Monday with teacher training at 7 30 p m studying Christian Truths and Religious Delusions. East Clermont Mothers club meets Tuesday at 2 p m for its annual business meeting at Mrs. Bernard Hanson’s. Junior L D R gathers Wednesday at 4 30 p m. senior choir 8 p m. Clermont junior choir Thursday at 7 p m. Clermont choir 8 p m. October is church paper month subscriptions renewed at reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
West Clermont
Luther League
Clermont
St Peters Church Rosary Devotions in October
St Peter's Church announces Wednesday evening Rosary devotions each October at 8 o'clock. The services include a Rosary liturgy and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with intentions for peace and conversion of Russia. Sunday masses at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday masses at 7:00 a.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday service notice
Clermont Methodist Church invites worshipers to Sunday evening service on October 17. Offering envelopes will be available at the service for attendees who do not have envelopes.
Clermont Calendar Social Items and Visits Noted
The Clermont community calendar lists meetings for Rosary Society Altar Guild American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Local visits include Sgt E B Sampson Kathrynn Jean of Waterjoy visiting his parents. Art Conner Castalia home. Emil Gassig B Riegel visiting in Dubuque. John Sampson Clarence guests. Ernest Holt home visit. Mrs Harry Becker returning from Iowa City hospital. Trene Peterson and Ella Stade from Chicago visiting O C Peterson's family. dinner and supper gatherings among Peterson Johnson Erhardt families. Castalia Nesbit home. Mrs Emil Lassig return from Minneapolis. Kenneth Rucker from Waverly calling on Arthur Olson. Mrs Verni Brandt Jimmie visiting Milo Meyer in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Sampson
Kathrynn Jean
WaterJog
John Sampson
Henry Conner
Castalia
Art ‘Conner
Emil Gassig
B. Riegel
Dubuque
Clarence
Ernest Holt
Harry Becker
University Hospital
Iowa City
Trene Peterson
R. N
Ella Stade
Chicago
O. C. Peterson
Charlie Peterson
Gladyce
Charles City
Clarence Johnson
Raymond Erhardt
Verni Brandt
Jimmie
Milo’ Meyer
Postville
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Sullivan
A group of friends held a Wednesday evening surprise birthday party for Mrs Fremont Sullivan. The event featured a 7:00 dinner delivered by the group, along with cards and visiting. Present were Mr and Mrs George V Larson and Lyle, Mr and Mrs C N Olson, Mr and Mrs James Trem, Mr and Mrs Wm Branham, and Fremont and Marguerite Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Sullivan
George V. Larson
Lyle
C. N. Olson
James Trem
Wm. Branham
Fremont
Marguerite Sullivan
P T A Meeting Set for Wednesday October Thirteenth
The Clermont P T A will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday October 13 at 8 p m in the Larrabee building. Seventh grade hosts, program by third and fourth graders, Native Trees science unit, Autumn poem reading, leaf charts, choral readings, social studies unit on cotton, a playlet and film showings. Refreshments after the program. about 25 minutes of films to follow business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mary Kay Swenson
Sandra Schave
Jo Ann Moore
Charles Wagner
Annette Wenger
Millard Nelson
Walter Fallett
Waterloo
Follett
Death of Former Clermont Resident Thomas Sullivan
Relatives in Clermont report the death in Seattle on September 28 of Thomas Sullivan, longtime Clermont resident who left 49 years ago for Seattle. He leaves a widow, six children, two brothers Jim Sullivan of Clermont and Henry Ed Sullivan of Masula Montana, two sisters Mrs. Frank Leehy of Clermont and Mrs. Charles Regan of Waukon. Funeral services were held Saturday October 2 in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Thomas Sullivan
Clermont
Jim Sullivan
Henry Ed Sullivan
Masula
Mont
Frank Leehy
Charles Regan
Waukon
Sophs Present Play at Clermont High School
The sophomore class of Clermont high school presented The Old Home Down on Friday evening Oct. 1 to a fair sized crowd. The performance boosted student morale and was led by coach Mrs. Dean DeSart. The school band directed by Mrs. M. H. Moore played between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Clermont
Dean DeSart
M. H. Moore
Ladies Aid Meets at Blake Home with Library Opening News
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday at Mrs. W. R. Blake's home with Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. Walter Fritz assisting. They reported 200 guests served at the library's official opening in its new home and moved to prepare a low stock for the library. Mrs. Len Simei and Mrs. B. Riegel were named to meet the town council regarding heating the room. The library will mark National Book Week with a special book display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. R. Blake
Fred Cline
Walter Fritz
Len Simei
B. Riegel
Golden anniversary and local visits noted in Monona and area
The article records social visits including Mrs. Joe Brorby in Lars Sampson’s home, Agnes and Mae Crowe as guests, and Father Luke Donlon’s 28 year priesthood at Monona. It also mentions dinners with L E Amundson Ames Olson families, a week in Morena and Spokane, and visits by Dan Burke Geo Rounds and Brady Paulson in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brorby
Lars Sampson
Agnes Crowe
Mae Crowe
Luke Donlon
Father Donlon
Catholics Church
Monona
L. E. Amundson
Ames Olson
Howard Kluss
Morena
Robert Steele
Robin
Anne
W. R. Blake
Herb, Anderson
Lavina
Mont
Spokane
Wash
Dan Burke
Geo, Rounds
Brady Paulson
Dannie Rounds
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ewell
Ole Bensons
Williamsboro
Wm. Pauleon
Two Harbors
Minn
Richard Griehenow
Emanuel Larson
Williamon Rima
Laura Holt
Henry Nygaard
Alfred Madson
Albert Lea
Jan Percins Traneveya At
Hes
Burgess -Dugetad Lumber Company
Gordon J
Mavis Larson
Kanai
Mrs. Larson
Osmundson—Hulbert
Enterprise
Lillian Riha
Joe Riha
Fort Atkinson
Angela
Harlan "Schultz
Lutheran Church
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Methodist Church
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study Club
Mrs. Sullivan
Mary Ann Nelson
Cedar Falls
Arthur Nelson
Emma Schave
Ralph Wells
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Catherine Horan
Francis
Donald
Mary Clare Huddleston
Everly
M. J. Molumby
Helen Gerner
Norbert Gerner
John Balkema
Russell Pratt
Emil Johnson
Pratts
Hans J. Larson
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Larson
Ed Dahms
Fred. Schave
Verni Engle
Blake
Harvest Funds
J. A. Erickson
Burplus
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