Agnes Anderson Becomes Bride of Earl Kloster
Agnes Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderson married Earl Kloster son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kloster at West Clermont Lutheran church on Saturday Sept 21. Rev E E Ramsey officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore blue crepe with white flowers. A reception followed the church ceremony with relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Anderson
Gilbert ©. Anderson
Earl Kloster
Andrew L. Kloster
Ossian
West Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
Helen Angerson
Walter Torkelson
Agnes
Arlene
Frances
Assian
Loren Trude
Morris Kloster
Marilyn Kloster
West Union
Julius Johnson
Leo Kloster
Kloster
Donna Schweinerus
Eleanor Anderson
West Clermont
Clermont High Plans Homecoming On October Eleventh
Clermont High School sets a homecoming event for all former students and friends on Friday October 11. The day includes a free football game in the afternoon a band concert and the all high school play Something Id Something New in the evening.
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Clermont High School
Clermont
Ridgeway
Faculty Dinner and Bridge Evening With School Board
The school faculty hosted a 6:30 dinner for the school board and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Olson in the Larrabee grade building recreation room. Afterward the group went to Supt Ressler’s home for bridge and five hundred. Prizes went to Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Carr, Mrs. Herbert Martin, and Mr. Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Olson
Larrabee
Supt
Ressler
Five Hundred
L. L. Carr
Herbert Martin
Olson
Football Season Opens as Clermont Falls 8 to 0
Clermont Commanders opened the season with an 8 to 0 defeat. The warm day did not stop the players from a solid effort. Hope rests on tomorrow’s matchup against Arlington.
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Hawkeye
Clermont Commanders
Arlington
Chorus Numbers Rise As School Elects Officers
An upturn in school music interest shows 39 girls and 31 boys auditioning for chorus totaling 70. Student council elected officers with Harlan Rolfs as president, Leonard Olson as vice president, Helen Ramsey as secretary, and Eugene Cogley as a new senior.
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Aff
Harlan Rolfs
lLeonard Olson
Helen Ramsey
Eugene Cogley
Paul Dougan
Ida’ l Mae Carlson
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Italians Push From Libya Toward Sidi Barrani and Suez
Armored cars trucks and planes carry Italian troops from Libya to Sidi Barrani as the opening stage of a drive aimed at the Suez Canal. Other Italian forces mass in Southeastern Libya with Wadi Halfa to the north as a possible objective. British troops counter via air power and the English fleet, according to Monday’s press reports.
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Libya
Sidi Barrani
Suez Canal
Beng
Wadi Halfa
Tlauce
Decorah Circuit to Be Held at Waukon
The Decorah Circuit of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America will meet in Waukon October 1 and 2 starting at 10 30 a m in the Lutheran church Rev P F Kjornlaug will deliver the opening sermon based on Matthew 22 1 14 Communion will be offered at the opening service A Mission sermon by Rev Clarence Lee will follow and Dr N Astrup Larson will present the convention topic on October 1 Lutheran Brotherhood rally with N L Running as guest speaker is planned Music will be by the singing societies Loren Grieg and Gauken Under Dr Carlo A Sperati On October 2 meetings resume around the convention text with brief business sessions Meals will be served by the ladies circuit includes six counties in northeastern Iowa with over 6000 members in 40 churches Rev Glesne of Decorah is president and Rev E E Ramsey of Clermont is secretary Visitors from Ossian Gunder Eldorado and nearby areas attended the event and related activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Waukon
Luttheran
P. F. Kjorlaug
Mathew
H. T. Bran
West Union
Clarence Lee
Caledonia
Minn
N. Astrup Larson
Iowa
Lutheran Brotherhood
Minneapolis
Loren
Grieg J
Gauken
Carlo A. Sperati
Ladies of the
Howard
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Fayette
Clayton
Glesne
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont
New Fords to Go On Display Here Friday
The 1941 Ford cars and trucks will be shown in Clermont on Friday September 27, as announced to local dealer Fred T. Cline. Mercury 8 to be introduced same day. The new line begins production earlier this year with immediate deliveries after announcement. the 41 model is larger with many improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fred T. Cline
Ford
Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H club met at Jean Finnegan’s home on Sept 21. Members shared a new courtesy learned, county fair report, music records reviewed, and a program on Building Bird Shelters and How to Be a Good Hostess. A luncheon followed. attendees included Genevieve Nesbit, Ann Nesbit, La Villa Gordon, Ora Gene Oestman, Dorothy Kerr, Jean Finnegan, and Leona Foley.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Jean Finnegan
Roscall
Leona Faley
Genevieve
Ann Nesbit
la Villa Gordon
Ora Gene Oestman
Dorothy Kerr
Leona Foley
In Appreciation for Kindness After Our Time of Sorrow
Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during bereavement. They acknowledge comforting words floral tributes and singing, and thank Rev Ramsey for solace. Nieces and nephews join in thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Ed Johnson
Visit to Cedar Rapids Friends Highlight Castalia Guests
Ray Van Gorder and Morton Helgesson visited Friday evening at the Mrs. Clara Helgerson home. Kya Olson joined Mr. and Mrs. Gran Brandt and their Castalia son for Monday afternoon Cedar Rapids travel. They will spend several days visiting with Mrs. Sarah Walker.
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Ray van Gorder
Morton Helgesson
Clara Helgerson
Kya Olson
Gran Brandt
Castalia
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Walker
Mission Chooses Delegates at West Clermont Lutheran
The Mission Society met at West Clermont Lutheran church with over 100 attendees. Two delegates Mrs. Harry Amundson and Mrs. Herbert Martin were elected to the Decorah circuit convention of the Women's Missionary Federation, with alternates Mrs. Cornel Anfinson and Mrs. L. M. Hovland. A seven member committee was named to lead the Lutheran Herald subscription drive. Reverend E. B. Ramsey sang a solo, and birthday offerings were contributed by several members. Millard Helgerson visited from Waukon junior college.
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The
Mission Society
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Harry Amundson
Herbert Martin
Decorah
Women's Missionary Federation
Highland Church
Cornel An+finusa
West Union
L. M. Hovland
E. EB. Ramsey
Mesdames
Willis Gress
Henry Schweinefus
Irene Ostlie
Cornel Anfinson
Elmer Lea Nelson
Carmen Swenson
Richard L. Olson
Mary Tatra
Albert Halgerson
Martin Nelson
Three Baptisms at West Clermont Lutheran Church
Three children were baptized during morning services at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Iwan Anderson was named Mavis Irene after being christened in her father's gown. Sponsors included Mr. and Mrs. ALO Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Wan Belsehiver, plus Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Augusta Miller and Lyle Aanes I. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Swenson was Mary Kay. Witnesses for Robert Vernon Swenson’s baptism included Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Swenson, Evelyn Miller and Harvey Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran ‘Church
EE. Ramsey
Iwan Anderson
Carmen Swenson
Mary Kay
Witnesess
Robert Vernon
Roy Swenson
Evelyn Miler
Harvey Anderson
Clermont Calendar Falls Colorful Week Schedule
September features include Friday football in Arlington and a Friday lineup. Monday lists the Business and Professional Women's Club. October opens with Clermont Study Club on Tuesday and Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday. Thursday brings St Peter's Rosary Society. Dorothy Farmer, daughter of Lee Farmer, underwent an appendicitis operation at Postville Hospital on Saturday.
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Arlington
Business
Clermont Study
Priscilla
St. .Peter’s Rosary Society
Dorothy Farmer
Lee Farmer
Postville Hospital
Lutheran Church Sings at Sunday Services and Meetings
Sunday features worship at West Ohio and East Clermont, sermon by Rev PO Vale of Decorah, pastor Ren Alawetson leading. Evening events include Highland meeting and upcoming East Clermont Mission Society October 3 with hostesses listed. Decorah Circuit meets October 1-2 in Waukon. Lutheran Brotherhood gathers there.
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Gaba
Lake
West Ohi
East Chermont Charet
Poa
Vale of Decorah
Ren Alawetson
Highland
East Clermont Lander League
East Clermont Mission Society
Sven Blocklis
Op Blockhus
Severn Bilockhus
Priscila
Uostesses Iy
L. T. N. Olson
Harry Yauslin
Qtu Larson
L. T
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Andrew Kloster
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Hazel
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Wm. Burrow
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Banning
H. B Greenley
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Kopities
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Bamariva
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Sudan
Port Sudan
Decorah Circuit
Millard Nelson
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Ole Loftsgard
Aldora
Gunder
John Nelson
Leb Wolfe
St. John’s Church
Eldorado
Albert Wilbur
Clover Clovers
Club
Millard Helgrson
Waukon Junior College
Lutheran Church
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lau
West Union Fairy Grounds
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Gay Stearns
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