Eastern Stars Celebrate Eighteenth Anniversary in Clermont
Clermont Masonic lodge members and Eastern Star sisters marked the eighteenth anniversary with a pot-luck supper. The event honored long-time members, noting B. C. Gruver as the lodge’s oldest continuous member since 1898. Local notable genealogies and lodge officers were highlighted along with past Western Star Chapter history and a 1924 reestablishment.
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Clermont
Chapter Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Lodge
Rough. Ashlers
N. E. Iowa
Renohg Iit
Thes Stans
Meena
Gene Gruver
Russell Gruver
Mississippi River
Bess Greenley
Roger Henderson
Reception Honoring Confirmands at West Clermont church
The three parish congregations held a reception Sunday evening at West Clermont Lutheran parlor to honor about one hundred confirmands. Rev Ramsey presided as certificates were given. Lois Schweinefus accompanied. Joyce Amundson sang. Refreshments followed as adult joining totals reach thirty eight since his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Amundson
Ladies’ Aid
Martin Nelson
West Mission Society
Almer Amundson
East Sunday
Trioy Jesus
Lutheran Brotherhood
Clifford Kittleson
Luther League
Helen Anderson
West Luther League
Joyce Amundson
Dart Hall
Ramsey
Church Supper Committees Named
The Priscilla Working Band held a planning meeting in church parlors on Wednesday. Hostesses listed include Mrs. L T N Olson and others. Committee roles for the annual Oct 16 supper were assigned with many names for kitchen, dining room, and service tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
West Clermont Lutheran Church
L. T. N. Olson
Tom Hanson
Harry Vauslin
Otto Larson
Louie Anderson
John Nelson
Ed Dugstad
E. E. Ramsey
East Clermont Society
Field of Decorah
Harold Landsgard
Lutheran Herald
Lutheran
Albert Scheel
Henry Schweinerus
Wm. A. Nelson
Henry Olson
Ed O. Olson
G. ©. Anderson
Ole Amundson
Elvira Johnson
Nels Gilbert
Martin Anderson
Wm. EB. Miller
Merle Moen
L. M. Hovland
Alma Anderson
Irene Ostlie
Harry Stolle
Mary Tatro
N. H. Nelson
Gee
Tom Hansson
Hans Larson
Lars Sampson
Andine Vasby
Wm. Schwieinefus
Cornelius Olson
Louie Amundson
Claude Gress
Roy Meyer
Theo. Kjosa
H. le Landsgard
Arnold Stumme
Walter Durscher
Wayne Abel
Theo
Loftsgard
Cornel Anfinson
Hazel Johnson
Alvin Amundsson
L.T. N. Olson
K. Kittleson
Harry Yauslin
Hazel Tatro
Blanche Johnson
Lorraine Osmundson
Anna Gunderson
Mavis Durscher
Helen Stolle
Perry Paulson
Richard L. Olson
Hans Hanson
Augusta Miller
Andrae Tatro
Gladys Anderson
Lorraine Osterhus
Floy Miller
Helen Stee
Louise Bilden
Jesse Olson
Oscar Thompson
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Martin Amundson
Mrs. Martin Amundson expresses sincere thanks to friends and to the East and West Clermont Mission Societies for cards and flowers and kind greetings during her hospital stay. She notes deep appreciation and lasting gratitude for the support.
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East
U S Army Unit Lands in Iceland
U S Army troops disembark from landing boats in Reykjavik Iceland to supplement American forces already stationed there. The arrival brings substantial equipment and material. Photo transmitted from London and passed by the British censor.
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U. S. Army
Iceland
Reykjavik
United States Army
New York
London
Clermont Independent School District quarterly financials 1941
The Board of Directors of Clermont Independent School District in Fayette County Fayette Iowa met July to September 1941 to approve bills A-1 to A-6 and B-1 to B-6 and C-1 to C-30, set a tax levy of 15000 in the general fund and 4000 in the bond fund, designate Farmers Savings Bank Clermont as depository for 10000, and approve a new Hicks School Bus at 1850 or demonstrator at 1550 if chassis delivery is delayed. The report details disbursements to Iowa-Des Moines National Bank First National Bank Kansas City and various suppliers, and includes an affidavit of secretary J F Brorby sworn October 6, 1941. Dinner guests Sunday at the Ole Christianson home included Thelma Christianson, Aubrey Guyer family, and Cedar Rapids visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Mr. Brorby
Martin
A-6 Inc
Mr. Junker
Junker
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Iowa
Board of
Broghy
ME. Erickson
Schoé Deca
New Hicks
Fort Motor Co
Erickson
Brorby
General Fund
Mr. Erickson
B-6, Inc
C-30, Inc
School House Fund
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank & Trust Co
First National Bank
Kansas City
C. Miller Estate
Bond
Roxa S&s. Kirby
Gillette
Wyo
J. C. Jerdee
John J. Kaveny
L. M. Crowe
Davies Food
Louis Schutte
Paul A. Schmitt
Ralph Triem
City of
Leslie L. Carr
Lyon & Healy
Instruc
McCormick-Mathers Co
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Frank Wickham
HB. Greenley
Fred T. Cline
Clermont Brick & Co
J. F. ‘Cooley
Hammond &Stephens Co
Fitzpatrick Sport Co
Long Scott
Foresman Co
Brary
The
A. N. Palmer Co
the Readers Digest
Library
Klipto
Bureau of Dent. Hygiene
L. W. Singer Co
Hall & McCreary Co
Oshkosh
American Book Co
Theo. C. Ressler
J. S. Latta & Son
S & Inst
McGregor Mag
J. F. Brorby
Ole Christianson
Thelma Christianson
Cedar Rapids
Aubrey Guyer
Robert Sperry
Francis
Fayette
Frank Shaw
Rose Mary
Pocahontas
Ella Rafferty
Martin Nelson
Robert Wettleson
W. T. Wettleson
Julia
Bernard Hanson
Arthur Solberg
Hawkeye
H. A. Lubke
Waterloo
Albert Scheel
Irvin
Cedar Falls
33Rd Street
Oal Grove
Hickman Blvd
Carol Ann
Lutheran Church Activities and Local Social News
Sunday services at West and East Clermont churches, Sunday school sessions, and Lutheran young people's meetings are listed, along with notes on sewing society, chicken supper, and mission society events. Nearby visits, travel, and a description of a Cape Cod residence addition and new neighborhood growth are included.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
East Luther League
West Luther League
Highland
Changes in Power Plant Near Clermont Bridge
Central States Power and Light Corp plans alterations at the Clermont river bridge site. The last of the Larrabee mill will be torn down along with a high smokestack north of the bridge. A new southeast extension will convert the old boiler room into a warehouse and garage. The transformer substation will move east of the river and be rebuilt north of the plant. State and federal agencies will bear the expenses.
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Clermont River
Larrabee
Central States Power & Light Corp
Twenty five Years Ago Births and Moves in Clermont Area
A son was born last week to Mr and Mrs Will Nelson. Herman Hjortholm left for Minneapolis to study law. Hazel Sawyer, a graduate nurse from Finley hospital Dubuque, came to care for Frank Frisbie. J A Erickson's new residence nears completion. Floyd Bigler took a drug store position in New Hampton. Mrs Peter Carlin and children visited the Sheehy home. Leila Schmidt stayed with the Blake family. Coroner’s message from Prairie du Chien reported Matthew Knudsen’s death, likely hit by a train. he represented Des Moines Nursery Co in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nelson
Herman Hjortholm
Minneapolis
Minn
Hazel Sawyer
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Frank Frisbie
J. A. Erickson
Clermont
Floyd Bigler
New Hampton
Wis
Matthew Knudsen
Knudsen
Des Moines Nursery Co
Meeting of Rosary Society At St Peter’s
Rosary Society and Altar Guild met on Thursday afternoon October 2 at Mrs. Dan Burke’s home. Twenty three members and one guest Mrs Wm Crowe attended along with three children. Rev F Leo O Connell spoke on the groups work and bazaar plans. Committees were named for dinner and fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Dan Burke
Howard Boyle
Mary Carlin
John Finnegan
Wm. Crowe
NCCW
Catholic Action
F. Leo O'Connell
George Larson
Harry Becker
Sheldon Boyle
B. Reigel
Nell Sheehy
Herman Griebenow
Thos, Cummings
A. J. Priest
Clermont Council Proceedings October 6 1941 Clermont Iowa
Clermont Iowa council meeting notes record mayor Simek in chair with all five councilmen present. New class B beer permit approved for Norbert Gern er. Arthur Stes sworn in to fill vacancy. Water mains extension discussed. bids on turbine water pump reviewed. Layne pump selected from Miline & Chase. Meeting adjourned after standard bills approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Simek
Landsgard
Rounds
Riegel
Kittleson
Stee
Fred Cline
B. C. Gruver
Burkard Riegel
Ndse
Hans Hansen
Igien Paulson
Roy Meyer
Martin Nelson
Louis F. Whitney
Clermont Enterprise
Norbert Gerner
Arthur Stes
Gordon Junker
Herbert Martin
Clements
Fairbanks Morse Co
Miline
Miline & Chase Co
Miline & Chase
Clermont Calendar Social Meetings and Club Events
Clermont community notices list a W C O F social meeting on Thursday in October, American Legion events on Monday the 13th, Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday the 14th, Woodland Progressive Study Club, Clermont Union Church Guild on Wednesday the 15th, W C O F business meeting on Thursday the 18th, and a Lutheran chicken supper.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Progressive Study Club
Clermont Union Church Guild
Lutheran
St Peter's Church Mass At 10 O'clock Sundays
Sunday's mass begins at 10 o clock from October 12 and continues until further notice led by Rev F Leo OConnell pastor. Mrs Joe Wander visited her mother Mrs Louisa Martie near Elgin last week.
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Joe Wander
Louisa Martie
Elgin
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Lester Wenger
Annette
Volga
Alfred Wenger
General Electric Cabinet Radio
W. R. Blake
Robert Steele
Public Service of Northern
H. E. Landsgard
I. C. Jerdee
Carmen Swenson
Agnes Paulson
Mission Society and
Priscilla
Clermont Independent
A. D
Lutheran Church
Clermont Bridge
Enterprise
Meeting of Rosary Society
Clermont Council
St. Peter’s Church
Indiana Coal
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Coal
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