Bank of Waucoma Closes Its Doors
The Bank of Waucoma closed its doors Monday afternoon with President W H Stone making an assignment and naming Chas H Cochran as signee. Depositors withdrawals caused the action amid a string of local bank failures in nearby towns. The bank, a private institution owned by Stone for nearly fifty years, leaves Waucoma without a bank.
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Bank of Waucoma
W. H. Stone
Chas. H. Cochran
Waucoma
Stone
Fayette
Waucomia
Union
Lutheran Choir Concert at Clermont Church
Combined choirs from Marion Norway East and West Clermont assemble at Clermont church on October 26 at 8 p.m. for a joint program featuring hymn prayer Light of Light and selections by Christianson Newway and the Marion and East West Clermont groups. A silver collection will be taken to defray expenses. Celia Christenson and Louise Amundson direct. Agnes Vellersgen and Agnes Bilden are accompanists. Paulson Motor Co. front upgrade underway with brick work replacing the old façade to make space for a new filling station.
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Marion
Norway
East
Clermont
Agnes Bilden
Christianson
Marion Choir
My Task Ashford
Paulson Motor Co
Clermont Study Club Meeting Notes and New Member
The Clermont Study Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Lucian Appelman’s home. Programs included Public Schools and Colleges by Mabel Johnson and George Washington patron of education by Helen Phelps. Music by Mrs. Appelman Mrs. Lubke and Mrs. Jerdea with reports from the 4th district meeting at Creaco ra. Harold Greenley joined as a new member.
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Clermont Study Club
Basket Social at Woodland School in District 7
A basket social and program are set for Friday evening October 23 at Woodland School district 7. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Myrtle Amundson, teacher, notes the event is home trade among friends.
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Woodland
Myrtle Amundson
Lucien Kelly Wedding in Mason City Church
Vivian Lucien and Charles Kelly were married Saturday October 17 at Holy Family church Mason City with Rev Fr Murphy officiating. Attendants were Albert Kelly and a sister in law. After a three course breakfast the couple plan to reside in Clear Lake and then Tulsa en route to southern points.
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Holy Family Church
Mason City
Vivian Lucien
Wm. Lucien
Charles Kelly
Wm. Kelly
Clermont
Fr. Murphy
Albert Kelly
Clear Lake
Montgomery Ward Co
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp
Tulsa
Oklo
Kelly
ButtermakersConvention at Clermont Telegram Held
The buttermakers convention at Clermont on October 8 drew about sixty attendees. State inspectors Hart of McGregor and Litt Belvonton of Oelwein attended. Delegates elected for the state convention October 13 and 14. Bekghee won first with 93.75 in butter judging, Hangartner second at 98.60. Feigiencinining contest first went to Mrs H T Hangartner, second Mrs Elliot Neldon, third Mrs Floyd Sites. H Hangartner won the men’s judging. a Kittenball game followed, and a banquet was served at 6:30 in the St. Peter’s church basement.
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Clermont
H. T. Hangartner
Hart
McGregor
Litt Bdlventon
Oelwein
Bekghee
Hangartner
H. T. Hancarines
Elliot Neldon
Waterville
Floyd
Sites of
Elgin
H. Hangartner
Eliot Neldon
St. Peter's Church
Quilt Becomes Bazaar Grand Prize at Clermont Aid
The Ladies' Aid Society held a week long quilting bee at Mrs. W. R. Biske's home. Twenty two members attended a pot rack dinner on Thursday. The finished quilt will be the grand prize at the December 5 bazaar to raise funds for Clermont public library.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
W. RB. Biske
Banaar
Clermont
Lutheran Church Notes Sunday services in Norwegian and local churches
Divine services in Norwegian at West Church at 9 45 a m. Concert by joint choirs of Norway Marion East and West Clergymen churches at 8 o'clock. East Church service at 11 o'clock. Wadena Lutheran service at 2 30 p m. All are cordially invited. G Gunsten pastor.
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West Church
Norway
Marion
East
West Clerk Morit
East Church
Wadena
G. Gunsten
Anna Mary Crowe Birthday Dinner Hosted by Crowe Family
Mr and Mrs EB Crowe entertained at a Sunday birthday dinner honoring their daughter Anna Mary who turned eight. Guests included Mrs Wm Crowe Mae Mr and Mrs John Crowe land family and Elizabeth Crowe.
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EB. L. Crowe
Anna Mary
Wm. Crowe
Mae
John Crowe
Land Family
Elizabeth Crowe
Dani Burke
L. L. Rounds
Jimmy
Dannie
Rita Rounds
West Union
Louie Nelson
John Jacobson
Anna Knudson
Suday
Wm. B. Miller
Weekend visits and dinners across Clermont region
Cler mont area residents mingled with relatives and friends during weekend visits. Many travelers attended church events and family gatherings, including meals with Wm B. Miller and Susan Jacobson, and Rev Nortie’s Decorah anniversary trip. The Ladies' Aid plans a meeting next week with a book review and quotations segment.
American Legion Auxiliary Report Details October Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met October 18 at Mrs. Wm. Nelson's home with hostesses Mrs. Ole Blockhus and Mrs. I. C. Jerdee. New members joined. membership reached the target for next year. Delegates elected for district meeting in ateelwein and alternates named. Officers were installed by Mrs. Knee land with Andina Vasley as sergeant at arms. Officers include E. L. Crowe president G. A. Hackman 1st VP Roy Tatro secretary I. C. Jerdee treasurer L. T. Olaon chaplain Martin Nelson sergeant at arms Fred Cline and exec committee Dan Burke Wm. Crowe. Historian Elizabeth Sheehy and another exec member Frank Fay were absent. Refreshments followed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wm. Nelson
Ole Blockhus
I. C. Jerdee
Knoxville
E. L.crowe
Ateelwein
Martin Nelson
Dan Burke
Wm. Kneeland
Andina Vasley
E. L. Crowe
G. A. Hackman
Roy Tatro
L. T. Olaon
Sargeant At Arms
Fred Cline
Wm. Crowe
Elizabeth Sheehy
Frank Fay
Eames
Miss Alta Gregg Weds Frederick Witzigman in Cedar Falls
Miss Alta Gregg daughter of Dr and Mrs W M Gregg Cedar Falls married Frederick 8 Witzigman son of Rev and Mrs F C Witzigman also of Cedar Falls on August 25 1931 Mrs Witzigman earned a B A from Iowa State Teachers College in 1929 and taught in Des Moines Fort Dodge later researching romance languages at the University of Iowa Both graduates pursued masters degrees he in engineering and she in language studies The couple reside at 510 South Clinton Iowa City with Alta a former resident of Clermont where her father practiced dentistry The report is from Iowa State Teachers College Alumni quarterly.
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Alta Gregg
W. M. Gregg
Cedar Falls
Frederick
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
University of Iowa
Witzigman
Cornell College
Alpha Theta Alpha Fraternity
Cornell
Acacia
Clinton Street
Iowa City
Clermont
Alumni Quarterly
Iowa’ State Teachers’ College
Clermont Council Eyes Opera House Sale to Be Community Center
The Clermont council debated selling the opera house from the bank receiver and must seek voter approval after district court consent. If approved, townspeople will decide final action. A community center could revive revenue and fill a town hall gap. Separately, East and West Clermont Lutherans honored treasurer E C Lien after 23 years with a surprise party and gift.
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Clermont
Rear Sale Draws Big Crowd at Clermont
The closing out sale of E. & Rear's at Clermont Saturday drew a large crowd and most items sold well. Antiques attracted relic hunters who paid good prices. Mr. Rear has broken up housekeeping after his wife’s death and lives with daughter Mrs. Ed Bilden as the home place will be rented or sold.
Clermont Enterprise entry notice for postal records
The Clermont Enterprise is listed as entered in the post office at Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, as second class matter.
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
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Buttermakers’ Convention
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Walter Miller
Wendell Koch
Buffalo Center
Viola Roland
Cedar Rapids Business College
Ingeborg Roland
Henry Gilbert
Henry Wilson
Frankville
Nels Gilbert
Sid Crokly
Racine, Wis
Charles Rogers
LH. Carlin
Emmet
Mae Carlin
Fedmie Millbank
Jack Carlin
Bertha Larson
Sarah Groth
Martin Groth
Ed Burt
Castalia
Ora: Springs
Clarence
BE. E. Landsgard
George and
Arthur Landsgard
Gunder
H. E. Landsgard
K. L.norlie
Paul
Flasher, N. D
Iver Johnson
A.T. Anderton
Nortie
Decorah
Luther College
Lloyd Anderson
KE. A. Stellsmith
Philomine Mirkes
Fairmont
Minn
Mra
H. L. Gordon
Oel~wein
Dan
Suzanna Gordon
Dan McGreevey
Ed M. Gass
Postville
Adolph Frederick
Gass
Alice
John Drewex
J. C. Jerdee
Milwaukee
Wis
Mrs. Jerdee
Alton Sanders
Charles City
A. J. Priest
Elizabeth
Miss Vasbey
Miss Miller
Charles
Ed Dugstad
Cummings
J. P. Paulson
Gregg—Witzigman
West Clermont Lutheran
E. C. Lien
Clermont Directory
Anderson & Tatro General
Fhone
Towa
R. V. Brandt
Dentist Xray Gas
Farmers Savings Bnk
Clermont, Iowa
Dr, I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Farmers Savings Bank
JOWA
N. H. Nelson Embalmer & Funeral Director
Motor Equipment
Freiburghaus & Co
G. H. Hackman
Cade
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
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