Surprise Homecoming Draws Rolf Family to Wenatchee
Mr and Mrs eae Rat okd Donald Arch ie Rolf Bobby Steven of Wenatchee Washington arrived for a surprise visit at the Herman Rolf home. Herschel Rolf’s first return in five years followed by extended family visits from Traer Alton and other towns as they mark Mr and Mrs Hern Rolf’s retirement from farming. The gatherings include four new members and plans for future travels and extended stays with relatives in Michigan and Delaware as Archie Rolf prepares for a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eae
Rat Okd Donald
Jrs
Archie Rolf
Bobby
Steven
Wenatchee
Wash
Herman Rolf
Herschel Rolf
Kenneth Smith
Kathie
Traer
Gretchen Rolf
Alton
Ill
Rolf
Donald
Kathie Smith
Steven Rolf
Harlan Rolf
Hern Rolf
Toate Rolf
Yakami
Speehn
Lee
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ed Olson
Clermont
Wilmington
Delaware
Local visitors spend weekend in Arlington and Elkton names
Edwin Molokken Ariene Johnson and Gertrude Schwickerath with Mrs Elvira Johnson and sons traveled to Arlington Sunday and spent the day at Ed Johnson's home Irene Erickson of Elkton Minnesota visited her parents Mr and Mrs J Aukkinson over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Molokken
Ariene Johnson
Gertrude Schwickerath
Elvira Johnson and Sons
Arlington
Ed Johnson
Irene Erickson
Elkton
Minn
Mrs. J. Aukkson
Quarterly Statement of Clermont District Proceedings 1942
The School District of Clermont Independent Township Fayette County presents a quarterly financial report for the quarter ending September 30, 1942. It itemizes disbursements to Town-Des Moines National Bank Trust Co, E. M. Knox, Wheelock Cummins, Roxa Kirby, Brabbit Taylor Music Co, Lyon Healy, J. Nelson, J. Holcomb, Grover, Udgon, Clermont Telephone Exchange, Kaveny, Buser, City Laundering, Summy Co, Silver Burdett, Crane Co, Iowa Blind, Palmer Co, Olson, Erickson, Riley, Nelson, Thorson, Strauch, Cass, Johnson Service, Register & Tribune, Nystrom, Metropolitan Supply, McGregor Magazine, Allyn & Bacon, and others totaling $553.05 in the School House Fund. An affidavit by Secretary I. J. Brorby confirms this as a true and correct statement of financial matters for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette
49Th General Assembly
Des Moines
Brabbit-Taylor Music Co
Lyon & Healy, Inc
Will J. Nelson
J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co
B.C. Grover
Henry Udgon
Clermont, Telephone Exchange
John J. Kaveny
E E. Buser
Hammond & Stephens Co
City Laundering Co
Clayton F. Summy Co
Silver Burdett Co
Iowa Blind Products
A. N. Palmer Co
Richard 0. Olson
City of Clermont
J. A. Erickson
A. L. Riley
N. H. Nelson
John R. Thorson
R. P. Strauch
Frank W. Cass
Lyon & Healy Inc
Johnson Service Co
Register & Tribune Co
E Gazette Company
Allyn & Bacon
Metropolitan Supply Co
Orwe
I. J. F. Brorby
Red Army advances at Russian front in village N
A photograph from the battlefront shows Red Army infantry charging German remnants in the village N. Bayoneted rifles lead the assault as Red troops push to mop up resistance, with a two-man anti-tank rifle crew visible at lower right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Armyen
Bridge Luncheon Honoring Mrs Brandt
A Monday afternoon luncheon at the Appelman home honored Mrs. R. V. Brandt. Hostesses were Mrs. Franz Appelman, Mrs. Fred Cline, and Mrs. Louis Olson. Bridge followed with prizes to Mrs. I. C. Jerdee, Mrs. W. R. Blake, and Mrs. T. C. Ressler. a guest prize went to Mrs. Brandt. Other attendees included Mesdames Nelson, Burke, Simek, Lubke, Henderson, Halver son, Kendall Moore, James Brorby, and H. E. Rooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Appelman
Fred Cline
Louis Olson
Appelman
R. V. Brandt
I. C. Jerdee
W. R. Blake
T.C. Ressler
Brandt
Mesd
Burial for Grand Meadow settler Michael F. Dempsey
The body of Michael F. Dempsey, aged 81, an old Grand Meadow settler and former Clermont resident, was brought from Dubuque Saturday for burial at St. Peter's Cemetery. He died in Dubuque after stepping in front of a car. Funeral mass was held in Dubuque. Rev. Fr. Vernon Feters officiated at the grave in Clermont. He is survived by his sister Mary Dempsey of Dubuque and brother Dr. Dominic Dempsey of Kellogg, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Dempsey
Grand Meadow Township
Clermont
Dubuque
St. Peter’s
Dempsey
Swhd
St. Francis
Vernon Feters
Mary Dempsey
St. Francis Home
Dominic Dempsey
Kellogg, Minn
Ladies' Aid Society Hosts Meeting in Clermont
The Ladies' Aid met at the hostesses' home on Wednesday September 30 with eighteen members and three guests present. Mrs Wm J Nelson was elected treasurer and appointed librarian to replace Mrs R V Brandt who is leaving Clermont. Len Simek led the program with a report on Washington Oregon and California. Guests included Mrs Mary Scott Mrs Alma Gostlie and Mrs Ellen Peterson. Refreshments followed. Nearby, youths visited in Dubuque and attended St Ambrose versus Loras College game won by St Ambrose 2 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Crowe
L. R. Jones
Alfred Baechler
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. J. Nelson
R. Vv. Brandt
Clermont
Nelson
Len Simek
Washington
Oregon
California
Mary Scott
Alma Qostlie
Ellen Peterson
Danny Rounds
Walter Becker i
Jackie Flynn
Dubuque
Richard Crowe
Loras College
St. Ambrose
Fred Krueger
Frita-Krueger
Hawkeye
Dan Burké
Bungay
Irene Crowe
Oelwein
Vinita
Wm, Crowe
Bitte Simnday
Immanuel Larson
Henry Nyborg
Gunder
Reuben Hackmann
Grant
Public notary notice for Brorby October 5 1942
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of October 1942 by PF Brorby Secretary. Notary Bh Ay Erickson placed seal. This record summarizes a quarter ending September 80th 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. PF. Brorby
A. D
Ay Erickson
Clarence Kittleson Joins Greenville Army Flying School
Clarence Burnell Kittleson, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Kittleson of Clermont, has reported to the Greenville Army Flying School in Greenville Mississippi for further flight instruction. Upon completion he will go to an advanced training school in the Southeast Army Air Forces Training Center to earn his wings and a commission as a second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Burnell Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Clermont
Greenville Army Flying School
Greenville
Mississippi
Kittleson
Southeast Army Air Forces Training Center
U.S. Army Air Forces
Second Birthday Observed for Bobby Kittleson
Bobby Kittleson celebrated his second birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party at home hosted by his mother Mrs. Orlando Kittleson. Guests included Mrs. Henry Kittleson, Mrs. Bessie Sullivan, Mrs. W T Vinton, Sharon, Clifford Kittleson, Howard and Horraine, Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, Donald, David, Duane, Helen and Joan Gerner, and Gladys Graham. Refreshments were served and guests left gifts including $2.60 in defense stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Kittleson
Orlando Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Bessie Sullivan
W. T. Vinton
Sharon
Clifford Kittleson
Howard
Horraine
Gerald Gutcher
Donald
David
Duane
Helen
Joan Gerner
Gladys Graham
Visit by Bishop Harry Longley to Clermont Church
The Bishop of Iowa Rt. Rev. Harry Longley will visit Church of the Savior Clermont next Sunday October 11 at 2 40 p m The public is invited Rev Chas F Edwards Decorah will assist in the service Also notes list local visits and movements of residents and military personnel including Leslie Olson Corps Leslie W Olson Camp Pickett Virginia and others with various social events in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Harry
Rosary Society Met At Riegel Home In St Peters
Mrs. B. Riegel hosted the St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild last Thursday afternoon at her home. Twenty four members and seven guests attended. Guests included Mrs. Bob Nesbit Mrs. Wayne Abel Mrs. R. V. Brandt Mrs. H. E. Rooker Mrs. E. F. Lassig Mrs. H. A. Lubke and Mrs. Henry Schweinerus. The N. C. C. W. president's message and Catholic Action articles were read by the secretary, and plans were made for the fall festival and bazaar on Sunday November 1. General committee includes Mrs. B. Riegel Mrs. Howard Boyle L. L. Rounds Burkhard Riegel and Howard Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Riegel
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Bob Nesbit
Wayne Abel
R. V. Brandt
H. E. Rooker
E. F. Lassig
H. A. Lubke
Henry Schweinerus
Catholic Action Magazine
Howard Boyle
L. L. Rounds
Burkhard Riegel
Graduates of 1940 pursue varied careers in Clermont area
The Clermont high school class of 1940 spawns a wide mix of occupations. Mary Guritz teaches math and science. Myra Olson works as a switchboard operator. Eleanor Anderson recently joined Bishop's cafeteria staff in Cedar Rapids. James Loftsgard and others hold clerk positions in Des Moines. Some serve in the Navy and Army, while many remain in farming or nursing assistant roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Mary Guritz
Lamont
Myra Olson
Eleanor Anderson
Bishop's Cafeteria
Cedar Rapids
James Loftsgard
Perley’s
Minneapolis
Minn
James Gilbert
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Belva Olson
Hiram, Olson
Gunder
Eunice Landsgard
Alvin Halverson
Minnie Olson
John R. Jungblut
Army Air Corps
Glynn Paulson
Thelma Lyngans
Rita Rounds
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Rochester
June Larson
Dorothy Brorby
Rock Island, DL
Phyllis Gress
Ammazette Henderson
Vino Gress
Cedar Falls
Janet Olson
Maynard
Andrea Tatra
Loftus Cafe
West Union
Lavanda Olson
Clermont
Riverside Social Club Meets for Cooked Foods Lesson
The Riverside Social Club gathered at Mrs. Otto Larson's home on Wednesday September 30 with seven members and four guests. The afternoon featured singing of America and a lesson on Standards for Cooked Foods. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Herbert Schatz. Last month’s picnic was at the Schatz home. next meeting at Mrs. Harry Yauslin's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Otto Larson
Louie Anderson
America
Herbert Schatz
Schatz
Harry Yauslin
Singing Church Services and Weekly Lutheran Activities
The Singing Church in Lutheran presents Sunday worship on October 11 with Epistle Romans 10 14 21 and Gospel John 9 1 1. Communion at Highland 10 45 am Sunday school at Highland 9 30 am and West Clermont 10 45 am. West Clermont Luther League 8 00 pm. Week events include East choir 8 pm Tuesday, Highland Ladies Aid at Mrs Geo Anderson Elgin with listed hostesses, West choirs 7 15 and 8 15 pm, adult confirmation in West church Thursday 8 pm, East Clermont Sing Society Thursday with hostesses and program chair Anna Mae Buroden, weekday religious instruction Friday 10 00 and 11 00 am, Saturday confirmation classes as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
West Clermont
West
Geo. Anderson
Elgin
C.O. Christianson
Millard Olson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Hattie Torkelson
West Choirs
West Church
East Clermont
Clermont Calendar Highlights This Week
The calendar lists events from October 12 to 14 including the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Woodland Study Club, a Social Meeting at W. Cc O. F., and the Union Church Guild gathering. The notes preserve local club and church activities for residents in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study
W. Cc
O. F
Union Church Guild
Toledo visitors and sisters lead religious instruction at St Peter's
Mr and Mrs Harry B Shipton and Judy Lynn of Toledo visited the Louis Olson and J B Shipton homes Thursday. Sister Mary Joan and Sister Mary Thomas of Monona arrived Sunday to conduct religion classes at St Peter's church. They will supervise the primary and intermediate grades while Fr Vernon Peters leads the advanced class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Shipton
Judy Lynn
Toledo
Louis Olson
J. B. Shipton
Mary Joan
Mary Thomas
Monona
St. Peter's Church
Vernon Peters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cherrie
Jay Tobias
Miss Madelyn Lee
Banks
Polae En Safety
Monty
Exte
Tate Thrift
Als
Farmers Savings Bank
Board of Directors
Erickson
Martin
Mr. Brorby
Mr. Martin
Mr. Nelson
School House Fund
Clarence Kittleson
Church of the Savior
Stanley Gunsten
Camp Crowder
G. Gunston
Montpelier
N. D
Ammazelleé Henderson
R S. Henderson
Leslie Olson
Virginia
Dominic P. Dempsey
Myr. Jacques
Elizabeth Crowe
Rosary Society
Riegel Home
Lutheran Church
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Mission Society and
Priscilla
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