Pig Tails high school play delights Clermont crowd
Clermont School notes recount a well attended high school play titled Pig tails staged Friday night October 10 with Mr Overgaard and cast receiving praise. The message lists student achievements from primary to eighth grade, perfect attendance, spelling winners, geography and history class work, dental cards, and a conundrum tea fundraiser at Union church hosted by the Appelman home. Janet Olson visited Fayette. several teachers and administrators noted at a Schoolmasters Club meeting in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressler
Carol
Kurth
Boley
Abel
Messie
Overgaard
Oelwein
James Martin
Helen Gerner
Peggy Spencer
Betty Burger
Gerald Kittleson
David Appelman
Mary Tschantz
Gloria Burnqs Ltd
Evelyn Gerlemann
Lorraine Kittleson
Middle Atlantic States
British Isles
Africa
Robert Larson
Nor Iman Sampson
Kenneth Amundson
Rald Kitts
Carmen Loftsgard
Kon
James “*Martins
Gordon Meyer
Gerald Schupanitz
Franklin Shipton
Eugene Trudo
Arlene Gilbert
Margaret Gilbert
Loraine Kittleson
Delores Wede
Norma Scha
Delores Schupanitz
Dorothy Sullivan
Lorraine Westpfahl
Gerald Aanes
Alden Anderson
David Hackmann
Irvin Pheel
Janet Olson
Fayette
Cornelius Olson
L. H. Appelman
Union Church
Decorah Circuit Lutheran Brotherhood Rally Planned
The Decorah Circuit Lutheran Brotherhood meets at Springfield Lutheran for a rally on October 21. Speakers include Dr. N. Astrup Larson and Rev. L N Field, with musical numbers by the Luren Singing Society of Decorah. Delegations urged from every congregation. Sylvan Hoag of Elgin is current president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Lutheran Church
Springfield Lutheran
Milford Hendrickson
Lutheran Brotherhood
Iowa
N. Astrup Larson
L.N. Field
Luther College
Luren Singing Society of
Brotherhood of the
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
The
Sylvan Hoag
Elgin
Refugee talk by Miss Lillette Holbert at Clermont
Miss Lillette Holbert who fled Paris during the German invasion will share her experiences at the Clermont opera house on Saturday evening October 18. Sponsored by the Parent-Teacher association of rural school No. 6 the appearance was rescheduled after an earlier cancellation. The committee hopes the venue will be filled and notes the program is instructive and highly interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillette Holbert
Paris
France
Clermont Opera House
Parent
Union Church Guild Meets for Bible Topic Tea
Clermont Union Church Guild met on Wednesday afternoon October 8 at the home of Mrs Edmund Dugstad. Mrs H A Lubke led the program on A Christian and His Bible. The group decided to sponsor a benefit tea at Mrs Lucian Appelman’s home. After business, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Union Church Guild
Edmund Dugstad
H. A. Lubke
Lucian Appelman
Foresters Entertained at Elgin
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters were entertained at Mrs. Walter Kohls’s home in Elgin last Thursday with hosting by Mrs. Howard Boyle. Bridge and 500 yielded prizes to Frank Leehy, Mrs. H. S. Ritchie, and Margaret Clarke. Several local residents and guests visited relatives in nearby towns over the weekend and Sunday dinner gatherings accompanied social visits to Elkport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Galena, and Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Foresters
Walter Kohls
Elgin
Howard Boyle
Frank Leehy
H. S. Ritchie
Margaret Clarke
Napoleon Retreat Scene Painting and War Parallels
The painting shows Napoleon’s 1812 Moscow retreat with flames in the capital as his army struggles in deep winter. The piece notes Russian guerrilla tactics nearly decimated his forces and compares to Nazi setbacks in snow bound battles as supply lines strain under freezing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Moscow
Hitler
Birthday Party Acknowledges Mrs. Gilbert Anniversary
A Saturday gathering at Mrs. Nels Gilbert’s home honored her upcoming birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Millard Nelson, Judy, John, Mrs. Helen Osmundson and daughters, Mrs. Mary Benson, Mrs. Willis Gress, Mrs. Mayme Wise, Mrs. Emma Bear and Dennis, Mrs. Ed Barnes and Iva Jean, Vergle and Judy Paulson, and Mrs. Nina Simerson. A lunch followed and Mrs. Gilbert received a monetary gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Gilbert
Millard Nelson
Judy
John
Helen Osmundson
Mary Benson
Willis Gress
Mayme Wise
Emma Bear
Dennis
Ed Barnes
Iva Jean
Vergle
Judy Paulson
Nina Simerson
Singing Church Sunday services and teachers meeting
The Lutheran Church The Singing Church schedules Divine worship at Highland at 9 30 a m on Sunday October nineteenth the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity with Epistle Eph 4 22 28 and Gospel Matt 9 1 8 A Sunday school teachers pony will meet at Decorah Lutheran church at 2 00 p m with Dr J C K Preus of Minneapolis speaking in afternoon and evening sessions All teachers are requested Present Also West Clermont Mission Society meets Wednesday October 22 with hostesses listed for a convention report program Highland Mission Society meets Thursday October 23 at Mrs Geo Anderson home with several hostesses Rev E E Ramsey pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Decorah Lutheran Church
O. Fjeldstad
J. C. K. Preus
Minneapolis
Decorah Circuit Convention at Springfield Lutheran Church
Decorah Circuit convention set for October 21 22 at Springfield Lutheran church with Rev M Hendrickson as pastor Rev S J Strandford of St Olaf to introduce the topic and Rev E E Ramsey to preach the Mission sermon Also notes visits and local engagements including Lloyd Amundson Gena Amundson Loretta’s Beauty Shop closure Oct 18 20 and family gatherings in Wellman Ossian and Waterloo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Springfield Lutheran Church
M. Hendrickson
S. J. Strandford
St. Olaf
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Study Club Meets for One O'clock Luncheon
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday October 7 at Mrs J C Halverson's home with Mrs T C Ressler assisting. Mrs J B Shipton led the program on Canada with pictures and a map study. The Club Woman was reviewed by Mrs Martin Nelson. Towels by Iowa blind women are available again this year. orders may be left with towel chairman Mrs H A Lubke. Two guests, Mrs L L Carr and Mrs John P Camp of West Union, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
J. C. Halverson
T. C. Ressler
J. B. Shipton
Canada
Martin Nelson
Iowa
H. A. Lubke
L. L. Carr
John P. Camp
West Union
Old Clermont Bridge About Ready for Ride
The old Clermont bridge over the Turkey River is being moved to a new location where it will serve as a temporary passing bridge while a new structure is built. A four rail concrete track guides and props the bridge as it is jacked to the new site. Concrete footings were poured early in the week and moving should occur this weekend, eliminating the Elgin detour once new approaches are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Clermont
Elgin
Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Rowland celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with a Tuesday evening gathering at their home. Over fifty relatives and friends attended, cards and visiting provided entertainment, a late picnic lunch was served, and a monetary gift was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Rowland
Rowland
Laben Skinner
Ossian
Clara Rowland
Philip Brause
Richard Martin
Elmer Grafenberg
West Union
Elvira Johnson
Reuben Heckmann
Louie Anderson
L. T. N. Olson
Harry Yauslin
Gladys
Otto Larson
George Havenstrite
Earl Havenstrite
Alfred Evenson
Andrew Molokken
Tom Hanson
Clarion
L. Stroschien
John Mork
Howard Mork
Oliver
Wood land Progressive Study club meets at Larson home
October gathering of the Woodland Progressive Study Club held at Mrs H J Larson home with assisting hostess Mrs Geo Larson. Program included The Quilting Party scripture Columbus Day reading and fruit vegetable storage talk. Ballot elected leaders for home demonstration lessons and two contests awarded prizes to several members. Guests listed from Decorah and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Progressive Study Club
H. J. Larson
Geo. Larson
Hallowe’en
Clarice Aanes
Alma Anderson
Lloyd ‘Aanes
Reider Smith
Henry Wangsness
Frank Leehy
Iowa
Arthur Mechelson
Decorah
Sverre Hjelming
West Union
J. A. Erickson
Clermont Junior Choir to Sing at Teachers Institute
The Decorah Circuit Lutheran Sunday school teachers meet at Decorah Lutheran church next Sunday October 19 at 200 PM for demonstration classes and a talk by Dr J C K Preus executive secretary of Christian Education. The program includes a 400 PM broadcast of the Centennial program and a 530 PM luncheon with an open forum on Sunday school problems followed by a 730 PM Parent Teacher meeting featuring the West Clermont Junior Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Circuit
Lutheran
Decorah Lutheran Church
J. C. K. Preus
Christian Education
West Clermont
Weekend visitors and local notes from Waverly area
Mr and Mrs Earl Simpson and son of Waverly were weekend guests of her mother Mrs Clara Helgerson. Marvin Johnson traveled to Waterloo for employment as machinist with Iowa Gas and Engine Co. June Rooker, employed in Waterloo, came for weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs H E Rooker. Harold Landsgard fell ill and stayed home with nurse Edna Dummermuth assisting care. Visitors to Aulger Paulson home included Mr and Mrs G B Leet of Waukon and Mr and Mrs Albert Leet of Postville, Mr and Mrs Fred Kleppe and family of Ossian. Sophia Groth went to Waterloo to help Edwin Olson’s household for a few weeks. Elvira Johnson and Oliver Rowland were business callers at West Union and visited their aunt Mrs M L Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Simpson
Waverly
Clara Helgerson
Marvin Johnson
Waterloo
Iowa Gas & Engine Co
June Rooker
Cane
H. E. Rooker
Harold Landsgard
Edna Dummermuth
Aulger Paulson
G. B. Leet
Waukon
Albert Leet
Postville
Fred Kleppe
Near Ossian
Henry Helgerson
Fred Suckow
Sophia Groth
Edwin Olson
Elvira Johnson
Oliver Rowland
West Union
M. L. Rowland
Clermont Area Obituary and Social Notes from 25 Years Ago
Twenty five years ago Andrew Peterson died at 83 near Clermont after a several weeks illness. Hillary Gordon resigned from Cash Store to take a job in New Hampton. Dr and Mrs G M Berry moved to West Union. Mr and Mrs Ben Larson moved into Henry Capps new cottage. Dr and Mrs L L Carr visit from Wellman. Christina Rowland died near Clermont just shy of 92. Peck's Bad Boy show to play Clermont Oct 20 at the opera house. Ina Ritchie and friends visited from Sumner to see W Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Peterson
Clermont
Hillary Gordon
New Hampton
G. M. Berry
West Union
Ben Larson
Henry Capps
L. L. Carr
Clermont Opera House
Ina Ritchie
Lola Collins
Susie Schmelzer
Paul Fridley
Frank and
Palmer Pagel
Sumner
W. Ritchie
Clermont Calendar October Meeting Schedule
Clermont Calendar lists events for October including a W C O F business meeting at the Lutheran church with a chicken supper on Thursday October 16. Other items include a Union Church benefit tea on Friday October 17 and a Commercial Club session on Monday October 20 plus a St Theresa Study Club meeting and a School Board session on Tuesday October 21 and a Mission Society gathering on Wednesday October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
St. Theresa
Mission Society
Card of Thanks from Clara Peterson at Hospital
Expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for gifts cards and letters during a hospital stay. Notes how kindness brightened long hours and will be gratefully remembered by Clara Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Peterson
Church of the Savior Service and Visit News
The Church of the Savior holds an afternoon service and sermon at 3:00 p.m. next Sunday October 19. Minister Chas F Edwards extends a cordial welcome to all. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Wm Hitch What Cheer visiting the Harry Yauslin home and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kleppe and family near Ossian visiting the Nels Reinertson home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, F. Edwards
Wm. Hitch
Harry Yauslin
Clarence Kleppe
Near
Ossian
Nels Reinertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont School News
Misa Lillette Holbert
P.T. A. of
Clermont No. 6
Mise Holbert
FP. T. A. of
Clermont No
Union Church Guild Meets
Foresters
Charles Bigier
Cedar Falls
Eliza Nelson
Fred Bigier
Franz Appelman
Barbara
Elkport
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lou
Wm. Frederickson
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Ids Olson
Orvin
Orlando Kittleson
Elmer Olson
Hugo Hackmann
Des Moines
Bob Sharper
Osage
Ruth Richardson
Independence
Chris Sharper
Dubuque
Galena
Wisconsin
Wm. Sullivan
Richard Banning
Norene Boley
Carol Ressler
W. R. Blake
Bill Rounds
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Rochester
Mint
George
Lou Rounds
Anamosa
L. V. Candes
Gen. Grant
Lloyd Amundson
Farmersburg
Gena Amundson
F. Leo O'Connell
Edgewood
G. Koland
Cedar Rapids
Viola Koland
Loretta
Raymond Steffans
Louis Monroe
Charles
Gerald Gutcher
Duane Gutcher
Theo. C. Ressler
Wellman
Selmer Reiertson
Richard Aanes
Clermont Bridge
Wallace
Florentine Westprahl
Ed Johnson
Bertha Deck
Arlington
Fam
Lily
Paul Wells
Osterdeck
Mary Washburn
Jand
Don Stevenson
Jean
Vincent Ernst
Merle Moen
Margaret Moen
Doris Landsgard
Chicago
Albert Scheel
Marjorie
Irvin
Aug. Scheel
Lawler
Wm. Scheel
Wendell
Finchford
Bess Tschantz
Wallace Peters
Mary
M. A. Klingman
Wadena
Lansing
Archie Rolfs
Wenatche
Wash
Herman Ross
Herschel Rolfs
Teachers’ Institute
Enterprise
Church of the Savior
Love Bros
Lowe Bros
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Coal Clermont
Towa
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