Clermont School News Highlights Weekly Activities
The high school band held its first practice with good turnout. Luana won the second baseball game 6 to 0, while teachers hosted a board party with several couples. Students prepare for the all high school play Pigtails as seventh and eighth graders assume class captains and traffic duties. Health week posters, hikes, and new texts keep classes moving, with notes on dental cards and local visitors. Private Paul Kelly, Coast Artillery, Camp Haan, Riverside, Calif., is visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Luana
Ed Dugstad
John ®Rickeon
Herbert Martin
Joe Bronby
Wm. A. Nelson
James Bronby
Cornelius Olson
Larrabee Building
Ressler
Randalia
Lorraine Follett
Belva Miller
Lois Schweinerus
Blanche Johnson
Geraldine Olson
Billy Cooley
Ois Olson
Rose Marie Hackmann
Gerald Kittleson
Mary Tschantz
Twenty Five Years Ago Tragedy Shocks Community
A council bluffs death occurs when Mrs. Peter Larson, formerly Victoria Cave of Persia, is run over by two freight cars on Rock Island tracks. Also noted: Hall Roberts dies from injuries after falling through a trap cellar at Thoma Bros restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Larson
Council Bluffs
Larson
Rock Island
Victoria Cave
Persia
Hall Roberts
Postville
Thoma Bros
Fayette County
Harding
J.T. Kelleher
Hugh Thomas
Harry Becker
Archie S. Morse
Athens
Wis
James Devery
Everett
Wash
Thos. Powers
J. W. Stewart
Eureka
Ark
E. H. Appelman
Upper Iowa
C. Miller
Confirmation Services Held For Adult Class
A class of twelve adults was confirmed Sunday morning at West Clermont Lutheran Church in a service led by Rev. E. E. Ramsey. The confirmands were Marie A. Reierson Elvira KR Johnson Opal L. Guyer Celia Wander Ella R. Blockhus Selma E. Meisner John B. Shipton Fred E. Butikofer Joseph H. Wander Jacob J. Wander Ethan G. Guyer and William Lerch. The class included Ethan Grant Guyer, age 77, possibly the church’s oldest confirmand. five members were baptized before the service along with three infant children. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Ole Reierson, Mr and Mrs Jacob Wander, and Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinerus for the Wander youths. Jean Isabelle Belschner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Belschner, was the infant baptized with sponsors Mr and Mrs Geo Belschner and Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ramsey
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Marie A. Reierson
Elvira KR. Johnson
Opal L. Guyer
Celia Wander
Ella R. Blockhus
Selma E. Meisner
John B. Shipton
Fred E. Butikofer
Joseph H. Wander
Jacob J. Wander
Ethan G. Guyer
William Lerch
Ethan Grant Guyer
Ramsey
Fred Butikofer
Marie Reierson
Ella Blockhus
Selma Meisner
Joseph Wander
Gerald Joseph
Duane Louis
Gene Edward
Ole Reierson
Jacob Wander
Henry Schweinerus
Jean Isabelle
Wm. Belschner
Geo, Belschner
Norman Amundson
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H club met at the home of Dorothy and Marjorie Kerr on Saturday September 20. Fourteen members answered roll call with reasons for being glad to return to school. Leaders a mother and a visitor attended. The group discussed privileges of living in America. Outdoor games and a weiner and marshmallow roast concluded the luncheon. The next meeting will be at the home of Charlotte and Lola Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Dorothy
Marjorie Kerr
America
Charlotte
Lola Gordon
Card of Thanks and Sunday Visit Guests
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards and flowers during hospitalization. Anna Stee, Lloyd Nelson and their two children of New Albia visited Perry Paulson. Noble Young from Manchester visited W R Blake, Mrs Young niece of Mrs Blake. Jesse Phillips of West Union and Mrs Harry Fritz of Cedar Rapids called on Logie Olgon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson
New Albia
Perry Paulson
W. R. Blake
Noble Young
Manchester
Young
Blake
Jesse Phillips
West Union
Harry Fritz
Cedar Rapids
Logie Olgon
Camp Claiborne soldiers study machine gun instruction
Special CFI image from Camp Claiborne Louisiana shows Russel C. Huff and Wendell J. Spencer instructing a group in the mechanism of a .30 calibre gun. The squad includes Pyts V. E. Van Velson of Des Moines Iowa Ralph Howden Arnold Baker of Marshalltown Iowa and Gene Rozak of Le Grand Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell J. Spencer
Pyts
V. E. van Velson
Des Moines
Iowa
Ralph Howden
Arnold Baker
Marshalltown
Vand Gene Rozak
le Grand
Clermonts New Bridge Let Tuesday Contract
The contract for Clermonts new concrete arch bridge over the Turkey river was awarded to Weldon Bros of Cedar Falls for 54325.67. The 192 foot structure includes sidewalks and lighting, with the old bridge moved downstream for detour use and work to start within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Turkey River
Weldon Bros
Cedar Falls
A. A. Hurst
Highway Commission
Creamery Street
Hurst
Shower for Newlyweds at West Clermont Lutheran Church
A crowd of about 300 attended a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hitch held Saturday evening at the West Clermont Lutheran church parlors in honor of their Sept. 12 marriage. The program featured vocal and piano solos, readings, and poems by Lorraine Osterhus, Annabelle Loftsgard, Gladys Anderson, and others. After the program, guests opened gifts and refreshments were served. The bridal table for fourteen was decorated in yellow and white, with a three tier cake topped by a miniature bride and groom. Mildred Olson and Augusta Miller served as waitresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Wm. Hitch
Lorraine Osterhus
Glance’ Aanes
Annabelle Loftsgard
Gladys Anderson
Lorraine Follett
E. E. Ramsey
Mildred Olson
Augusta Miller
Nelson Aanes Reunion Honors 80th Birthday Hostess
A picnic dinner and supper were shared at the Lyle Aanes home on Sunday for the 80th birthday of Mrs. Hilda Aanes. Attendees included Hilda Aanes and many relatives from Red Wing Ellsworth Postville and surrounding areas, among them Lyle Clarice Aanes A M Aanes and Amy Russell Aanes Judy Peter Louie Hovland Lloyd Aanes Marion Lind Emma Gunderson Verla Edward Kozelka Nelson Watrud and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Aanes
Lyle Aanes
Hilda Aanes
Lyle
Clarice
A. M. Aanes
Amy
Red Wing
Minn
Russell Aanes
Judy
Peter
Ellsworth
Wis
Louie Hovland
Lloyd Aanes
Marion Lind
Emma Gunderson
Verla
Edward Kozelka
Postville
Wm. Nelson
Almer Leo Nelson
Milton Nelson
Alfred Watrud
Sell it through a Want Ad in Ossian News
Marie Oakland of Ossian spent a few days last week with her aunt Mrs. Clarence Bear. Anna Stee returned from Decorah hospital Wednesday and is able to be up and around again. Mr. and Mrs. John Camp and Steven of West Union were dinner guests Sunday in the J. C. Halverson home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolf and Anna and Earl were callers at Elvira Johnson's Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schierholz and Stanley of Luana were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Belschner. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brorby and Dorothy, with Helen Halverson, spent Sunday afternoon at Farmersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bear, Mark Oakland and Mrs. Elvira Johnson were callers in West Union Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Oakland
Ossian
Clarence Bear
Anna Stee
Decorah Hospital
John Camp
Steven
West Union
J. C. Halverson
Henry Wolf
Anna
Earl
Elvira Johnson
Milton Schierholz
Stanley
Luana
Wm. Belschner
J. M. Brorby
Dorothy
Helen Halverson
Farmersburg
Mark Oakland
Ed Burt
Leonard Larson
Russell Grover
Fayette
Fred Cline
Jens Halverson
Frankville
G. Roland
Clermont Dairies
Herb. Anderson
J. M. ‘Brorby
H. G. Martin
Jacob Wander
Clarence Nygaard
North Dakota
Harry Vauslin
Gladys
William Hitcch
Theo, Loftsgard
Louie Olson
Mauston
Wis
N. H. Nelson
Lucille Lubke
John Zoeckler
Pensacola
Florida
L. L. Carr
REA
Sophia Groth
John Nelson
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Ed Olson
Myra Olson
Margaret Moen
Chicago
Dorothy Brorby
Davenport
Joe Brorby
Wm. Scheel
Wendell
Forest Dickson
Cedar Falls
L. T. Anderson
Ella Peterson
Minneapolis
Minn
Clifford Erickson
Riverside
Helen Anderson
Women's Bridge Club opens season with pot luck meet
The Women's Bridge Club held its first meeting of the season at the W. R. Blake home Tuesday with a 1 PM pot luck luncheon. Guests included Mrs. E. H. Estey Mrs. Claude Bills of West Union and Mrs. L. L. Carr. High score went to Mrs. Estey with Mrs. Bills second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Bridge Club
W. R. Blake
E. H. Estey
Claude Bills
West Union
L. L. Carr
Marriage Unites Roe Olson in Kohaka Missouri
Melintha Roe of Harpers Ferry and Joseph Olson of Clermont wed in Kohaka Missouri on July 28. A Friday shower dance at the Olson home in Waukon followed. Attendees include Alfred Olson, Julia and Leonard, and many local residents from Clermont and surrounding towns. Future plans remain undecided as Roe teaches near Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melintha Roe
Oscar Roe
Harpers Ferry
Joseph Olson
Alfred Olson
Clermont
Kohaka
Missouri
Waukon
Julia
Leonard
Donald Robiger
Clarence Thompson
Norbert Gerner
Russells Larson
Doyle Bennett
Roy Buser
John Larson
Otto
Clarence Brandt
Orvin Olson
Guy Muckow
Lawrence Horan
Esther Cooley
Norma
Burnell Anderson
Viola Grossman
Inez Johnson
Sadie Peterson
Orlando Kittleson
Clarence Johnson
Adrian Helgerson
Verni Brandt
Olson
Four Birthdays Observed At West Union Social
Relatives gathered at the Burrow home and Irene Ostlie’s to celebrate birthday anniversaries of Wm Burrow Jr and Thomas Wetherbee of West Union and also Jacob Anfinson. Cards, visiting, and cake provided entertainment with refreshments served at late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Burrow, Jr
Thomas Wetherbee
West Union
Frank Stones
Wm. Paulson
Oelwein
Thomas Wetherbes
Wm. Burrow
Bob
Lavern Kinsel
Richard Griebenow
Peter Lofte
John Moen
Mary Washburn
Cornel Anfinson
Martin Lofte
V. Larson
Kathryn
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Glen Nygaard
Amon Erickson
Harvey Anderson
Gilbert Ostlie
Attend Reception for Mrs King in West Union
Mrs Grace Gilbert King, newly elected national vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary central division, was honored at a Monday evening reception in the West Union high school gym. A program followed by refreshments in the Legion room at the courthouse was hosted by several local families including Mr and Mrs Pred Cline and Mr and Mrs W C Follett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Cline
W. C. Follett
R. V. Brandt
Lillian Crowe
Martin Nelson
Theo
Loftsgard
Annabelle
Louie Olson
Dan Burke
West Union
Grace Gilbert King
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Court House
Clermont Calendar Announces Local Club Meetings
The Clermont calendar lists events for Monday through Thursday including Business and Professional Women's Club, Fire men's meeting, Study Club season opening, Priscilla Working Band, Royal Neighbors, St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Social notes mention visits and family picnics at McGregor and upcoming guest Inez Johnson from Chatfield visiting Alfred Olson and Ed Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women
Firemen’s
Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Services and Activities
The Singing Church at Highland holds Divine worship at 10 45 a m on Sunday with a Norwegian service at West Clermont church at 2 30 p m East Clermont Luther League gathers at 8 00 p m Sunday schools at Highland Eastchurch and Westchurch with a Priscilla Working Band meeting October 1 at hostesses L T N Olson Tom Hanson Harry Yeuslin Otto Larson L T Anderson and E E Ramsey program chair The East Clermont Mission Society meets October 2 with hostesses Gilbertson Halverson Kimball and Lien program chair Ramsey notes Bible study Thursdays at West church All welcome Rev E E Ramsey pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
West Clermont
Clermont
Luther Lesgue
Eastchurch
Westchurch
Priscilla Working Band
L. T. N. Olson
Tom Hanson
Harry Yeuslin
Otto Larson
L. T. Anderson
E. E. Ramsey
East Clermont Mission Society
Gus Gilbertson
Carl Halverson
Edgar Kimball
Oscar Lien
Lutheran Brotherhood
West Church
Former Clermont Girl Killed in Auto Accident
Dorothy Bruckner of Guttenberg and former Clermont resident died in a Thursday night auto crash near Elkader when her car hit a truck. Companion Mrs. Wm Ennes of Guttenberg was critically injured. Truck driver Edmond Olson of Chicago was slightly hurt. Funeral services for Miss Bruckner were held Sunday at McGregor. Nearby, the Bruckners ran a cafe during Clermont days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bruckner
Guttenberg
Clermont
Elkader
Wm. Ennes
Edmond Olson
Chicago
Miss Bruckner
McGregor
Bruckners
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Clermont School News
Harvey Jones
Bobby Rolfe
Wayne Olson
Herman Rolfe
Paul Kelly
Battery Hy 216Th Coast Artillery
Camp Haan
Calif
J. J. Kelly
Winona
W. J. Kelly
Lowe Bros
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
Enterprise
Camp Claiborne
Cc. Bauman
Russell C. Huff
Nelson-Aanes
Roe—Olson
Mrs. King
Otto Vasbey
Nels Reinertson
Everett Crowe
Lew Jones
Chatfield
Ed Johnson
Edna Torkelson
Leslie
Elyira Johnson
Lutheran Church
Sam
Telephone
Psoocooos
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
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