Clermont School News Flag Ceremony Omitted From Week
The Clermont school week included a flag raising ceremony at Larrabee grounds on Wednesday Sept 3 with the whole school, led by Rev Ramsey Dr Brandt and student body. Illness kept Miss Longwell home. a rain postponed Wancoma game 23 1 loss.
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Larrabee School
America
Ramsey
Brandt
God Bless America
Longwell
Wancoma
Clermont
Burch
Artist Guild Star of
Davenport
Tri-County Teachers’ Institute
Oelwe
Students Enroll at U S U for Autumn Year
Four Clere mont youths join U S U with Chrystal Miller Janet Olson Bernard Schrader and Eugene Cooley listed as junior sophomores and freshman respectively Mrs Louie Amundson and Joyce travel home Monday after visiting Louis Amundson in Indianapolis and Cincinnati where they toured the zoo Rev EE Ramsey and delegates Lorraine Osterhus and Floy Miller attended the Luther League convention at Decorah Big Canoe church returning Sunday evening
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Cleremont
Chrystal Miller
Janet Olson
Bernard Schrader
Eugene Cooley
Louie Amundson
Joyce
Louis Amundson
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Ohio
E. E. Ramsey
Lorraine Osterhus
Floy Miller
Decorah
Big Canoe Church
Yauslin Hitch Wedding in West Clermont Church
Anna Helen Yauslin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Yauslin of Clermont and William Hitch of What Cheer son of Mr and Mrs L D Hitch of Elgin were married at 8:30 p m Friday September 12 in West Clermont Lutheran church. Rev B E Ramsey officiated with Frances Wood of Fayette as bridesmaid and Donald Gosch as best man. Verla Gunderson played the wedding march and Helen Andersen sang I Love You Truly. The bride wore wine velvet with white rosebud corsage. The groom wore a blue suit. The couple plans a weekend trip to Minneapolis and will reside in What Cheer.
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Anna Helen Yauslin
Harry Yausiin
Clermont
William Hitch
What Cheer
L. D. Hitch
Elgin
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Be, E. Ramsey
Frances Wood
Fayette
Donald Gosch
Verla Gunderson
Lohengrin
Helen Andersen
Clermont High School
AAA
West Union High School
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Minneapolis
Picnic Dinner at Nelson Home Draws Numerous Relatives
A Sunday picnic dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson’s home brought together their sons and daughters and many relatives. Attendees included the Arthur Nelson, Theo Loftsgerd, Harvey Meyer, Albert Wilbur, Leo Wolf and Frances, Millard Nelson, Joseph Nelson, Roseanna Johnson, Elmer Nelson, and Wm. J. Nelson families from Hawkeye West Union Ossine, with Mrs. John Nelson and daughters delivering a birthday cake and a money gift to ill Mrs. Fred Maurer in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Theo
Loftsgerd
Harvey Meyer
Albert Wilbur
Hawkeye
Leo Wolf
Frances
West Union
Millard Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Ossign
Roseanna Johnson
Elmer Nelson
Wm. J. Nelson
Fayette
Fred Maurer
Adult Baptism and Confirmation at West Church
Twelve adults will be baptized and confirmed at West Clermont Lutheran Church next Sunday morning at 10 36 a m led by Rev E E Ramsey. Several children will also be baptized as part of the service. The confirmands have studied Christianity over the summer and the public is invited to attend.
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Jesus Christ
West Clermont
Shower Honors Mrs. Bigler at St. Peters Rosary Society
St. Peters Rosary Society hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower at the Burkhart Riegel home honoring Mrs. Louis Bigler. Eighteen attendees wrote and presented favorite recipes. A guessing contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Wm. Burlow Jr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris. The society gave a gift to the honoree and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Burkhart Riegel
Louis Bigler
Wm. Burlow, Jr
Arthur Morris
New York Yankees 1941 AL champions team photo
Members of the 1941 New York Yankees pose at Yankee Stadium. Front row includes Stanley Bordagaray Phil Rizzuto Spurgeon Chandler and manager Joe McCarthy. Back rows feature Joe Gordon Lefty Gomez Joe DiMaggio Red Ruffing and others. Marius Russo and Robert Rolfe were absent due to illness.
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New York
N. Y
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Stanley Bordagaray
Phil Rizzuto
Spurgeon Chandler
John Shulte
Arthur Fletcher
Joe McCarthy
Earle Coombs
Donald Ailey
Marvin Breuer
Ernest Bonham
Tim Sullivan
Charles Keller
Buddy Rosar
Tommy Henrich
Bill Dickey
Johnny Murphy
Norman Branch
John Sturm
Gerald Priddy
Frank Crosetti
Doc Painter
Joe Gordon
Charles Ruffing
Joe DeMaggio
Ken, Silvestri
Lefty Gomez
Paul Schrie
Ber
George Selkirk
Charles Stanceau
Steve
May Detour Via Creamery Street Detour Bridge Proposal
Clermont residents report a proposed detour using the existing bridge on Creamery Street while a new bridge over the Turkey River is built this fall. The highway commission allegedly offered to give the old span to Fayette County if kept in place until the new structure is ready, but no official action has been taken.
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Clermont
Creamery Street
Highway Commission
Fayette County
Reunion at Fair Grounds for Mrs Voelz kin
Relatives of Mrs Carl Voelz gathered for a family reunion Sunday at the West Union fair grounds. Attending were Sue Moffett and family, Hunley and family from Clear Lake Archie Thompson and kin, Oscar Thompson Jr and Sr families, Minnie Thompson Emma Thompson and Victor, Will Franheim and Robert Ferguson of Monona, Dale Thompson and family, Fred Hass family, Roy Campbell and Don Thein of McGregor, Lou Engelhart family of Luana, Carl Voelz and Schrader families of Clermont.
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Carl Voelz
West Union Fair Grounds
Ong Ae Moft
Mire
Moffett
Hunley
Oscar Thompson
Clear Lake
Archie
Doug
Kenneth Thompson
Minnie Thompson
Emma Thompson
Victor
Will Franhein
Robert Ferguson
Monona
Dale Thompson
Fred Hass
Roy Campbell
Don Thein
McGregor
Lou Engelhart
Lyle Engelhart
Luana
Ralph
Bernard
Louis Schrader
Clermont
Union Guild Meets at Mrs Lubke's Home
Union Church Guild met on Wednesday afternoon September 10 at the home of Mrs H A Lubke. Thirteen members and three guests attended. They sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus and recited the Lord's Prayer. Mrs Lubke led a Bible quiz. Mrs Ressler read a January Readers Digest article. Officers for the coming year were elected: Ap pelman president Ressler vice president Brandt secretary Halverson treasurer.
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Union Church Guild
H. A. Lubke
Jesus
T. C. Ressler
R. V. Brandt
J. C. Halverson
Arthur D Simpson and Margaret E Jacobson wed in August
Arthur D Simpson formerly of Clermont and Margaret E Jacobson of Waukegan Illinois were married on Saturday August 30. The Simpson family were long associated with Clermont telephone service. Other locals include Frank Fay returning from vacation in Denver and Cole and visits by B Riegel, Leo, Otto Koester family, Rob ert Smith household guests B O Henderson and Clarence Grover. Henry Thompson recovered from an operation at Decorah hospital and is doing well.
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Arthur D. Simpson
Clermont
Margaret E. Jacobson
Waukegan, Ill
A. R. Simpson
Frank Fay
Denver
Cole
B. Riegel
Leo
Otto Koester
West Union
Thomas Cummings
Minneapolis
Minni
San Francisco
Calif
Robert Smith
B. O. Henderson
Clarence Grover
Waukon
Henry Thompson
Decorah Hospital
Bridge Contract Planned for Tur key River Crossing
Clermont officials expect the bridge contract over the Tur key River to be awarded late this month. They base this on information from a highway commission bulletin sent to contractors and suppliers.
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Clermont
Turkey
The
Highway Commission
Mission Society Meeting Delivers Speaker and Songs
The East Mission Society met at the Lutheran church parlors on Saturday afternoon September 13 with John Skepstad, recently back from China, as main speaker. Rev. E. E. Ramsey led a hymn and Marilyn Stotle sang. Delegates were elected for the W. M. F. meeting at the Stone Church near Os sian September 24, with alternates named. Hostesses served refreshments to many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
East Mission Society
Lutheran Church
John Skepstad
China
E. E. Ramsey
Marilyn Stotle
Stone Church
Ossian
Harold Landsgard
Theo. Loftsgard
Arthur Nelson
L. T. Olson
Martin Amundson
East Society
West Union
Harry Stolle
Dan Kloster
Cornel Anfinson
Walter Durscher
Tom Hanson
Peter Lofte
O. R. Larson
Bernell Larson
L. M. Hovland
Alma Anderson
Roy Swenson
Cornelius Olson
G. Roland
Lars Sampson
Vernon Anderson
Clermont Masons Meet Tonight
B C Grover secretary of the Clermont lodge A F and A M announces their regular meeting for Thursday evening this week. This will be the first regular meeting after the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Grover
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A. M
Church of the Savior to Hold Evening Service and Sermon
The Church of the Savior announces evening services and a sermon next Sunday September 21 at 3 o'clock. Pastor Chas F Edwards will lead. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Ray Garvey of Austin Minnesota who visited Dan Burke's residence last Wednesday and returned Monday afternoon. Mrs Clara Hoilen visited Fennimore Wisconsin, will winter at the Nelson home, with Ira Hollen family and Clara Hoilen's departure noted. A city park gathering honors five birthday individuals this month. Attending are Vern Hulbert, Lee Behrens, Harry Behrens, and Mrs F F Emerson with others from Clermont Osage Elkader and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Garvey
Austin, Minn
Dan Burke
Ira Hollen
Austin
Osage
Harry Behrens
F. F. Emerson
Elkader
Henry Conner
Clermont
Wm. Kohen
Helmer Halverson
Bertha Behrens
Sinclair Duffy
Decker
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Seeth Sheehan Unit Reports Poppy Order
The Legion Auxiliary Seeth Sheehan Unit met Sept. 9 at Mrs. Martin Nelson’s home with Christine Rypestor assisting. The Child Welfare committee reported $4 spent on gifts for an adopted child, five baby layettes completed for Red Cross, and 500 poppies ordered for winter work by disabled veterans. Cash contributions to state, district, and county departments were approved for payment.
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Theo Loftsgard
Andine Vasby
Rulger Paulson
Wm. Nelson
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at West Union Fairgrounds
A picnic dinner and lunch at the West Union fair grounds honored Halvor Blockhus and his spouse on their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Nels Gilbert and family, Hans Larson, Sven Blockhus, Fritzjof and Bessie, Carl Blockhus and Clara, Severein Blockhus and family, Otte Blockhus and family, Henry Wilson and family of Rushford, Minn., and Ole Blockhus and daughters of Decorah.
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Fair Grounds
West Union
Halvor Blockhus
Nels Gilbert
Hans Larson
Sven Blockhus
Fritzjof
Bessie
Carl Blockhus
Clara
Severein Blockhus
Otte Blockhus
Henry Wilson
Rushford
Minn
Ole Blockhus
Decorah
Women Catholic Order of Foresters Meet Opens Season
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held its first meeting of the season on Thursday evening September 11 at the Carlin home with Margaret Clarke assisting. Bridge was played at six tables and one table of euchre. Prizes went to Mrs. Herman Griebenow, Francis Horan, Leoni Griebenow, and George Rounds.
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Order of Foresters
Carlin
Margaret Clarke
Herman Griebenow
Francis Horan
Leon Griebenow
George Rounds
Farewell Dinner for Margaret Moen Before Chicago Trip
A Sunday farewell dinner was hosted at Mr and Mrs John Moen s home in honor of their daughter Margaret who left for Chicago the following day Attending were Mr and Mrs Merle Moen Jacob Anfinson Mrs Paul Wells of Osterdock Janet Olson Mrs Hazel Johnson and Donna and Mr and Mrs John Moen and Ina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moen
Margaret
Chicago
Merle Moen
Jacob Anfinson
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Janet Olson
Hazel Johnson
Donna
Ina
Clermont Calendar items and local notices from Sept 18 W C C C F meeting and games
Clermont calendar lists a Masonic lodge business meeting on Sept 18 and a baseball game in Randalia on Sept 19 plus a Ladies Aid event on Sept 24. Local notices mention guests at the Robertson home and social visits, with ads for a $450 player piano offered for 39 dollars and nurse training plans for Doris Landsgard and Margaret Moen in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A. M
Randalia
Ladies’ Aid
Commercial Club Hears Clermont Bridge Start Possible
The Commercial Club met Monday evening with the main announcement that the Cler mont bridge contract will meet Tuesday September 23 to discuss starting work soon and completing the job this year. About thirty members attended after a dinner at Walter cafe. Two new members, Overgaard and Kurth, joined, both new teachers at the S Clesmont school. Finance chairman Miller reported total receipts and carry-over from last year of 1052.00, expenses 612.45, leaving a balance of 439.55, adding to the reserve fund.
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Commercial Club
Clermont Bridge
Dugstad
Walter Cafz
Overgaard
Kurth
S Clesmont
J. F. Miller
Singing Church Bible Verse Services and Confirmations
The Lutheran Church announces the 15th Sunday after Trinity on Sunday September 21 with Epistle Galatians and Gospel Matthew. Adult confirmation will be held at West Clermont at 10:30 a.m. with transfers to East Clermont and Highland. Sunday schools at West 9:30 p.m. East Clermont 9:30 a.m. and Highland 9:20 a.m. Divine worship at Highland 8 p.m. West Clermont Luther League 8 p.m. Rev E E Ramsey, Pastor.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
West Church
West
Clermont Luther League
E. E, Ramsey
Local Residents Attend American Legion National Convention
Mrs John Mork and Mrs Howard Mork and baby attended the Mission urday with other locals visiting Decorah. Mr and Mrs Harold Landsgaard and Doris and Mrs Arnold Stumme spent Friday visiting friends in Decorah. Joe Kula and son returned to Davenport after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Roger Henderson. Hanson and Gilbert Anderson left for Milwaukee to attend the 23rd American Legion national convention, with Martin Nelson and Walter Follett joining in Milwaukee for the event. Correction notes Dorothy Brorby did not have an operation. She was at the hospital for treatment only.
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John Mork
Howard Mork
Baby
Lutheran Church
Harold Landsgard
Doris
Arnold Stumme
Decorah
Joe Kula
Davenport
Roger Henderson
Hans Hanson
Gilbert Anderson
Milwaukee
Wis
The
American Legion
Martin Nelson
Walter Follett
Dorothy Brorby
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Margaret Martin
Doris Sampson
Franklin Shipton
Carmen Loftsgard
Helen Gerner
Gordon Meyer
Betty Burgett
Gerald Schupanitz
Margaret Gilbert
Lorraine Kittleson
Evelyn Gerlemann
Columbus
San Salvador
Lief Erickson
U.S
Iowa
James Martin
Yauslin—Hitch
Nelson
Richard E. Olson
Ole Christianson
Aubrey Guyer
Fred Cline
B. C. Gruver
N. M. Fritz
Plain
W. C. Calahan
Nina Simerson
Eastern Star
Maynard
Louie Olson
Franz Appelman
R. V Brandt
Union Guild Meets
Mission Society Meets
Clermont Masons
Church of the Savior
Chas, F. Edwards
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
National Defense
Walter Vinton
I. C. Jerdee
EB. L. Crowe
Gus Hackmann
Verni Engte
Marlin Nelson
Nels
Mary Schultz
Waukasha
Doris Landsgard
Margaret Moen
Erling Wold
Indiana
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
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