Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Nelson in Clermont
Funeral services were held Saturday at West Clermont Lutheran for Mrs. Simon Nelson who died Wednesday. Rev. E. E. Ramsey led the service with Norwegian language song and two hymns. Interment followed in Clermont cemetery. Survivors include her widower and relatives in Norway and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ramsey
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Simon Nelson
Carl Torkelson
Ramsey
Jesus
Messr
Martin Nelson
Henry Olson
J. B. Shipton
Cornelius Olson
Arnald Stumme
H. E. Landsgard
Clermont
Helga Vetleson Nelson
Opdal Numedal
Norway
Opdal Lutheran Church
Clermont School News Highlights Puppet Show and Talks
Clermont students enjoyed W. H. Huffman’s Mario Nette show of Newton presented by Miss Whistle with Pinocchio. Bruce Gates of Gates Business College spoke to the high school. seniors faced final retakes and football ended 28 to 7 against Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
W. H. Huffman
Newton
Miss Whistle
Mr. Gates
Bruce Gates
Gates Business College
Waterloo
Clermont High School
Burch
Elgin
Leonard Olson
Aldean Trude
Harlan Rolfs
Donald Martin
Study Club of Grand Meadow Two Met
The rural study club gathering at Mrs. Richard L. Olson’s home in Grand Meadow township featured guests Mrs. Guyer Olivia Olson and Myra. Programs included songs scripture reading by ford Kittleson and group secretary report by Mrs. Gerhard Halverson with a poem by Irene Helgerson and a health article from American Magazine. The local leader Miss Helgeson presented a lesson on The Farm Family and the World Today with lunch served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Study Club
Grand Meadow Township
Richard L. Olson
Guyer
Olivia Olson
Myra
Ford Kittleson
Clif
Gerhard Halverson
Irene Helgerson
American
Carmen Swenson
Helgerson
St Peter's Bazaar Dinner Excels Years Past
Semi official reports on St Peter's annual bazaar and dinner indicate financial returns exceed those of similar affairs for several years. About 300 to 350 were served at dinner in the Clermont opera house basement, with greater food quantities needed as appetites were up. The upstairs carnival offered many games and business was brisk all evening. Sponsors call it a church benefit with wide patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s
Clermont Opera House
Opera House
St. Peter's
Map shows Britain’s challenge in aiding Greece during war
The article notes Greece’s war status and Britain’s aid difficulties, describing a 700 mile flight requirement and a looming Mediterranean clash. It references Axis gains, a total blockade, France under Axis influence, Russian-Balkan tensions, and Italy’s invasion of Greece on October 28, 1940 as the Balkans ignite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
England
Mediterranean
France
Finland
Turkey
Russia
Balkans
Italy
Balkan
Dave Murphy Speaks at Clermont Demo Rally
Dubuque speaker David Murphy addressed a Democratic rally at Clermont Opera House last Friday. Pleasant Valley and Clermont townships co hosted with strong district representation. W. C. Follett presided and introduced candidates. Event marked the close of local campaign activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Murphy
Dubuque
Clermont Opera House
Pleasant Valey
Clermont Townships
W. C. Follett
Clermont
Closing Rally for Fayette County National Campaign
The final rally of the Fayette county campaign is set for 8 p m Friday Nov 1 at the Oelwein coliseum with Governor George A Wilson and Congressman Henry O Talle as speakers A torchlight parade precedes the meeting and Fayette county Republicans invite all Democrats Independents and other counties to attend. Ed Dugstad attended a lumberman's meeting at West Union last Tuesday. Several local social notes follow including visits and family news throughout Fayette and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Oelwein Coliseum
George A. Wilson
Henry O. Talle
Earby
al Fayette County
Willkie
Fayette
Entertain at Dinner And Bridge At Mrs Blake Home
Mrs W R Blake and Mrs L J Care co hosted a 6 30 dinner for sixteen at the former home on Wednesday Oct 23. A Hallowe en table theme framed the decor. Bridge was the evening’s diversion with prizes won by Mrs Gordon Junker Mrs R V Brandt and Mrs Wm Belschner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
L. J. Care
Bridge
Gordon Junker
R. V. Brandt
Wm. Belschner
Genevieve Wells
Mesdames
Richard Banning
Theo
C. Ressler
Marguerite Rogers
H. A. Lubke
J. M. Brorby
Martin Nelson
R. S. Henderson
A. B. Baechler
Franz Appelman
Louie Olson
Clifton Pringle
Fred Cline
Clermont Calendar November Week Activities and Visits
Clermont notices list a busy November week with council and E S meetings, study club, and local groups including Royal Neighbors of America and St Peter's Rosary Society. The report also mentions Mrs Gladys Christopherson hosting in Arlington and Mrs Mary Washburn visiting Sidney, plus visits from Northwood and Marshalltown attendees to Federated meeting in Waukon and a Des Moines guest weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Meeting
Clermont Study Club
Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors of America
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Gladys Christopherson
Arlington
Sidney Washburn
Strawberry Point
Mary Washburn
David Mariston
Laverne
Iver Johnson
Thelma Young
Northwood
N. C
Lloyd Anderson
Alvin Amy Jundson
Dan Burke
Theo
C. Ressler
H. A. Lubke
Fred Cline
Federated Me
Waukon
Singing Church Sunday Worship and Reformation Festival
Lutheran church announces Divine worship on Sunday November 3 the 24th after Trinity at West Clermont East Clermont Highland churches times 9 30 am 1 pm 2 30 pm respectively Luther League meeting 7 45 pm and a Reformation song festival at Luther College Decorah 4 pm Friday November 1 no admission charge but a collection will be taken All are urged to attend Pastor Rey E E Ramsey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Church
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
Rey
E. E. Ramsey
Officers Elected by B P W Club
The Bu siness and Professional Women's Club elected officers for the year at a Halloween themed meeting hosted by Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Clifton Pring. Twenty one members attended, with one new member Mrs Richard Banning. officers named Norene Boley president Celia Morf vice president Marjorie Scheel secretary Geneva Wells treasurer assisted by Miss Vasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Len Simek
Clifton Pring
Richard Banning
Marguerite Rogers
Detroit, Mich
Wm. Belschner
Margaret Hogg
Norene Boley
Celia Morf
Marjorie Scheel
Merrill Gunderson
Geneva Wells
Miss Wells
Andine Vasby
Miss Vasby
Hazel Johnson
Alfred Baechler
Notre Dame Pounds Hlini In 26 0 Victory
Champaign, UK Notre Dame football overwhelms Hlini 26 to 0 as fans fill the stands. The offense shows power with multiple drives and a late score while the defense shuts down Hlini. Other scattered phrases hint at players Teifer and Gubsariete, but specifics remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Notre Dame
Hlini
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Mrs. Nelson
Husband
Wm. J. Nelson
Sioux City
The
Chicago
Algo
Chicago Union Station
St. Mason City
Milwaukee Roap
Clermont School News
David Hackmann
Delores Anderson
Doris Hanson
Helen Abel
Betty Gilbert
Viola Martin
Arthel Meyer
Bett
Yaustin
Phyllis Schweinerus
Martin Gunderson
Emmet Helgerson
Willet Miller
Clarence Sampson
Middle Atlantic
Africa
Peggy Spencer
Mary
Jack
Jimmie Treizer
Rose Marie Hackmann
Sth
Carmen Loftsgard
Vernon Loftsgard
Betty Burgett
Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin
Dorothy Yauslin
Study Club of
Grand Meadow Two
Met
St. Peter’s Bazaar
J. C. Halverson
Helen
West Union
John P. Camp
David Jacobin
Dysart’ High School
Herbert
Lolita Blake
Loretta Belschner
Chrystii Miller
Ames
Iowa State College
Qwen Olson
Hawkeye
West Union Hospital
Olson
Helen Miller
E. L. Simpson
Richard
Waverly
Clara Helgerson
Milton Helgerson
Luana
Bertha Frisore
Anna
Andrew Gunderson
Frank Fay
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
A. O. Nordhus
la Crosse
Wis
West Union Gun Club
Marvin Johnson
Inga Anderson
Dover School
Harold Halverson
Sipe
Soviet
Dave Murphy
Palma Gilbertson
Postville
Burrow
Tom Wetherbee
Carol
Edward Herron
DeAnna
W. J. Flynn
Cedar Rapids
Carlin
Louise Miller
Lillian Crowe
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles City
George Belsehner
Wm. Belsehner
Norval Stramsodt
Ossian
Wayne Belsehner
B. A. Lenhart
Quasqueton
Carl Smith
David
Anamosa
Highland Lutheran Church
E. E. Bilden
Oscar Houg
L. M. Hovland
Louie Anderson
Ole Christianson
Hans J. Larson
J. A. Erickson
Ole Amundson
Tom Hanson
L. T. Olson
Ed Dugstad
Harry Carroll
Otto Schroeder
Clintonville
Judith Kay
Clara Hollien
Minneapolis
Minn
N. H. Nelson
Theo. C. Ressler
Meta Jane Masters
Mary Reppe
RE. H. Dibble
Loretta
Helen Dibble
John Wells
Fron
Manchester
Josephine Wells
Faye Trammell
Mary Josephine
John Patrick Rafferty
Wells
Oelwein
Frank Rounds
Ardmore
Oklo
Thompson
Eldorado
Adrian
Herbert Martin
G. H. Hackmann
Marshalltown
W. B. Blake
Lutheran Church
B.P. W. Club
Merle Lange
Castalia
Clay Miller
D.C
Linters
Red Grangers
Gubsariete
Brian
Danie
Trish
Ajrain
Burgess, Pugstad
Clermont, Iowa
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