Legion Auxiliary Met Last Week
The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. Theo Loftsgard on Tuesday evening in September. Annabelle Loftsgard reported her officer school attendance and installation as county president in New Hampton. The unit called for unused compacts and mirrors for sailors kits and signaling, and planned feather cleaning for pillows for Iowa veterans hospitals. Members were urged to bring cotton carpet bags for Knoxville shipments, as dues were due to chairwoman Mrs. I. C. Jerdee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Theo, Loftsgard
Annabelle
Loftsgard
New Hampton
Iowa Veterans
Clinton
Des Moines
Knoxville
Joyce Appelrid
Husband of Clermont Girl Is Injured
Mrs. Lynn Sarbaugh, formerly Ammazette Henderson, living in Seattle, learned her husband in the U S Merchant Marines was injured in Canada and hospitalized at Alert Bay. She left Seattle last Friday to be with him. A letter from their daughter said he suffered a cracked vertebra and other injuries and would be laid up for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Sarbaugh
Ammazette Henderson
Seattle
Wash
U. S. Merchant Marines
Alert Bay
Canada
Henderson
Clermont Calendar Includes Club and Meeting Dates
On September 27 the Bae PY Women's Club and Firemen's meeting are listed. Wednesday September 20 notes the Ladies Aid Society with Lavon Schweinerus and Isabelle Johnson as overnight guests of Mary Ann Nelson. Lucille Lubke visited friends in Town City over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae PY
Firemen's Meeting
Ladies’ Aid! Society
Lavon Schweinerus
West Union
Isabelle Johnson
Fayette
Mary Ann Nelson
Lucille Lubke
Town City
Clermont School News Kindergarten Visit and Enrollment Update
The school welcomed Howard Kittleson this week and reports enrollment of ten students, six boys and four girls. All last week had perfect attendance and students recognize and print their names as Mrs. Ressler writes them on the board. A train and a top were available for play at school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kittleson
First and Second Grades Celebrate Birthday, Flowers
Some children brought flowers to brighten the room. Named students include Judy Paulson Ellen Kneeland Marguerite Sullivan Lew Barnhounc Mary Jean Barnhounc Ann Larson Mary Ann Martin Glendal Nygaard Wendell Baechler and Paul Hackmann. Clarence Jacobin marked a birthday at school. The class shows strong interest in a fair displayed on the reading table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Paulson
Ellen Kneeland
Marguerite Sullivan
Lew
Mary Jean Barnhounc
Ann Larson
Mary Ann Martin
Glendal Nygaard
Wendell Baechler
Paul Hackmann
Clarence Jacobin
Third and Fourth Grades Record Perfect Spelling
Perfect spelling grades awarded to Marlene Durscher Ilo Mae Meyer Ramona Olson Ann Spencer and Richard Wenrich in third grade. Ralph Kneeland Sylvan Taylor and Ramona Olson also achieved perfect scores. Art classes produced freehand tropical goldfish drawings using crayons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Durscher
Ilo Mae Meyer
Ramona Olson
Ann Spencer
Richard Wenrich
Ralph Kneeland
Sylvan Taylor
Seventh and Eighth Grade Spelling and Arts Activities
Marilyn Foliett and Misse Jerdee led perfect spelling lessons. Absent were Dean Cashman, Robert Larson, Norma Schave, and Dorothy Yauslin. Seventh graders Lorraine Kittleson and Lavonne Swenson participated in arts, with new pupil Donna Mae Ames from Monona. Initiation and party for 7th and 8th grades occurred Monday, with fruit drawings and paintings in art. The beginners band includes Kenneth Westpfahl, Mary Tschantz, Ronald Gunderson, Dorothy Yauslin, Margaret Gilbert, Delores Wedo, and Lavonne Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Foliett
Misse Jerdee
Dean Cashman
Robert Larson
Helena Gerner
Lorraine Kittleson
Lavonne Swenson
Donna Mae Ames
Monona
Norma Schave
Dorothy Yauslin
Kenneth Westpfahl
Mary Tschantz
Ronald Gunderson
Margaret Gilbert
Delores Wedo
Clermont football routs Arlington in season opener
The Clermont football team defeated Arlington 80 to 0 in the first game of the season, gaining valuable experience. They face Elgin next, hoping to extend a winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Clermont
Ed Arlington
Elgin
Jelays
West Union
Reverend Shefveland Undergoes Cataract Operation
Rev Axel Shefveland underwent cataract removal at Asbury hospital in Minneapolis last Wednesday afternoon. His daughter Hermia reports he is convalescing well and the operation’s results are favorable. Mrs Shefveland, long troubled by a heart ailment, is improving at home in Belmond. The family had lived in Clermont seven months during his temporary pastorate and returned to Belmond on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Shefveland
Asbury Hospital
Minneapolis
Minn
Hermia
Shefveland
Belmond
Shelveland
Clermont
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Clermont Group Gathering
Mary Ann Nelson celebrated her 14th birthday Saturday with an in home party hosted by her mother Mrs Arthur Nelson. Thirty guests from Clermont Fayette and West Union attended with games and refreshments. Additional notes list visits and family events involving the Nelsons and local residents through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Nelson
Arthur Elson
Nelson
Marian Probert
Marcella Krueger
DeAlta Buraas
Lydia Thorson
Margaret Martin
Arlene Osmundson
Iva Jean Barnes
Elsie Nesset
Gladys Yauslin
Clermont
Isabella Johnson
Fayette
Lavon Schweinerus
West Union
Luther League Officers Installed at West Clermont Church
The West Clermont Luther League formally installed its newly elected officers in a candle light service led by Rev. A.O. Nesser. Patricia Anderson is president, Joyce Amundson vice president, Delores Anderson recording secretary, Lillian Kauffman corresponding secretary, Veryle Paulson treasurer. A program on being a good league officer preceded the ceremony with papers by Helen Anderson and Allen Johnson, and a vocal duet by Helen Anderson and Clarence Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Luther League
West Clermont
Helen Anderson
Allen Johnson
Clarence Amundson
Small Attendance at Clem Ent Commercial Club Meeting
Sixteen members attended the September Clem ent Commercial Club gathering at the hall. The light attendance was blamed on a supporless meeting. For October, Home Ec girls will serve, and tickets will be sold in advance. Few items were discussed and several projects needing action were reviewed. A committee was tasked with securing definite progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Commercial Club
Aanes Parrish Wedding In Red Wing Minnesota
Amy Aanes of Red Wing Minnesota and John Parrish of Fort Scott Kansas wed in the United Lutheran church at seven o clock that evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wm A Nelson and others from the area. Various visitors called on local residents over the weekend and others visited the Nesset family at Luther College Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Nelson
Almer Leo Nelson
Wayne Shipton
Verla Gunderson
Lloyd Aanes
Clarice
Hilda Aanes
L. M. Rowland
Red Wing
Minn
Amy Aanes
John Parrish
Fort Scott
Kansas
United Lutheran Church
Ole Kvam
Rev
A. O. Nesset
BE. A. Grithso
Esther Nesset
Luther College
Decorah
Rev. Nesset
Mission Society Delegates Named At West Claremont Meeting
Inga Larson and Agnes Bilden were elected delegates to the Women's Missionary Federation convention. The event will be held next Wednesday September 29 at Decorah Lutheran church under pastor Rev Oliver Fjelstad. The meeting arranged subscriptions for the Lutheran Herald and named Agnes Bilden and Mrs Carmien Swenson as committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Inga Larson
Agnes Bilden
Women's Missionary Federation
Decorah
the Mission Society
Lutheran Herald
Mand
Carmien Swenson
Cornel Anfinson
M. Hovland
Agnes Paulson
Harry Amundson
Marilyn Stolle
Ruth Nesset
Irene Ostlie
Melvin Anderson
Lloyd Aanés
Louie Anderson
Oscartt Larson
Mary Tatro
Gilbert Anderson
Almer Leo Nelson
Carmen ‘Swenson
Swen Swenson
Wm. Schweinefus
Leonard Larson
Elected Officers of County W C T U at Fayette Convention
Mrs. Susie Hetler was named county president with Mrs. Sidney Nutting as vice-president at the county W C T U meeting held in Fayette Methodist church. Mrs. D J Martin of Fayette became secretary and Mrs. W J Moore of Wadena treasurer, with the pastor delivering the main address after business. Attendees from the area included Mrs. Theo Kjosa and Mrs. Paul F Zoschke of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Nutting
Methodist
Fayette
Susie Hetler
D. J. Martin
W. J. Moore
Wadena
Paul F. Zoschke
Elgin
EEL Ladies Aid Society Meeting Planned for Sept 29
The Ladies Aid Society will gather next Wednesday afternoon September 29 at Mrs Henry Olson's home. Hostesses include Mrs Harold Landsgard and Mrs Elvira Johnson. Program chair Mrs H E Rooker will present a paper on Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Olson
Harold Landsgard
Elvira Johnson
H. E. Rooker
Panama
Clermont Eastern Stars 20th Anniversary Potluck
Clermont chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars marks its 20th anniversary with a potluck supper on Tuesday October 5. All members and families invited. Echo-Enterprise notes reports from Marshfield Oregon and Elmwood Minnesota. Local educators and residents, including Irene Erickson and Nell Sheehy, are mentioned with job changes and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
The
Order of Eastern Stars
Leaving for Brazil in a Wing and a Prayer
The speaker expresses imminent departure for Brazil and reassures loved ones that they will return soon. They note saying good night and kissing a photograph before beginning the journey, framing the trip as a hopeful, dreamlike escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Dreamland
Red Wing Couple Weds at United Lutheran Church
Amy H. Aanes and John D. Parrish were united in marriage at United Lutheran church Red Wing Minnesota on Sept 18 with Rev Theodore Heimarck officiating Aanes wore slipper satin gown with train and tiara of seed pearls The couple planned a reception at the bride’s home and will reside after a honeymoon at 57 Inner Drive Highland Village St Paul Minnesota The bride’s travel outfit was a green wool suit with brown accessories and white orchid corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy H. Aanes
A. M. Aanes
Red Wing
Minn
John D. Parrish
Minneapolis
WH. E. Parrish
Fort Scott
Kaw
United Lutheran
Johanna Hill
Inner Drive
Highland Village
St. Paul, Minn
Masons Collect for Smokes for Overseas Service Men
Clermont Magonle lodge opened its first collection last Thursday placing donation bottles in multiple spots. The total raised was $30.70 for cigarettes to aid soldiers overseas. Bottles remain out at Crowe's Drug Pringle's Gerner's Baechler's Schup's Grocery Farm Bureau Station Cline's Garage Davies. Corner Cupboard is closed. Give to the boys overseas. They like American made smokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Magonle Lodge
Crowe's Drug
Pringle’s
Gerner's
Baechler's
Schup’s
Farm Bureau Station
Cline’s
Davies
Celebrates 90th Birthday Mrs B Nelson of Elgin
The 90th birthday anniversary of Mrs. B. Nelson of Elgin, observed at a family dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs. H. E. Landsgard on Sunday after her Friday Sept 17 celebration. Attendees included daughters Tiny Nelson, Mrs. A. O. Wold, Mrs. Clara Hoag, and Geraldine of St Olaf, along with other relatives and visitors from West Union Maynard and St Olaf areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Nelson
Elgin
H. E. Landsgard
Tiny Nelson
A. O. Wold
Clara Hoag
Geraldine
St. Olaf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxiliary
Annabelle Loftagard
I. C. Jerdee
Usband
Gia
Clermont School News
Texas
Margie
Dover
Pleasa
America
Bonneville Dam
Oregon
Russia
Dnieper
Hitler
Chas. Doty
Martha Chapman
Near
Harry Vauslin
Fred Maurer
Roseanna Johnson
Arthur Nelson
Mrs. Maurer
Walter Vinton
Max L. Saltsgiver
Mr. Vinton
Presbyterian Church
G. W. Ukena
Franz Appelman
Greensborough
N. C
Wm. Moyle
Dorothy Henderson
Chas. Palmer
Waukon
Appelman
Kenneth Rucker
Osage
Luther League
Aanes
Parrish
Cleo Christian
Sidney Olson
Ben Fox
Waterloo
Jesse Olson
Harry Osmundson
Seattle, Wash
Thos. Osmundson
Helen Osmundson
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Kenneth Westpiaht
Thos. Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Arthur
Helgerson
Dorothy
David
Gladys Barnes
Mission Society Delegates
EEL Ladies’ Aid Society
C. E.S
James F. Brorby
Marshfield
Echo-Enterprise
8Th St. Eugene
Irene Erickson
Elkton
Nell Sheehy
Cedar Rapids
Allison Hotel
Carl Anderson
Detroit
Mich
A. A. Nordhus
Bernell ‘Anderson
Postville
Martin Anderson
Eleanor Anderson
Paul Cooley
Immanuel Larson
Larson
Ernest Holt
Laura Lyngaas
Aanes—Parrish
Masons
Mary Washburn
George Walvatne
Maggie Torkelson
Herbert Malven
George
Maynard
George Belschner
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Cr
Clermont, Iowa
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