Mrs Lee Farmer Heads Cancer Crusade in Clermont
Mrs Lee Farmer will head the 1980 Cancer Crusade in Clermont as volunteers prepare the annual campaign. She urged participation to fight a disease that claims about 256,000 lives yearly, stressing door-to-door fundraising and distributing cancer education materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Farmér
Cancer Aear Crusade
Clermont
Lee Farmer
Cancer Control
Fermer
United States
Successful Checker Season Recaps from Washington Prairie
A summary of a checker season notes two victories and one win with two losses for the Washington Prairie team. Recognitions go to Wilson West Union Harold Hennett of Clermont Knute Hemrey Dycorah Claude Wicks Burr Ock and Leonard Winges of Washington Prairie with George Linnevold as promoter and corekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker
Washington
Preirie
Burroek
Wilson
West Union
Harold Hennett
Clermont
Knute Hemrey Dycorah
Claude Wicks
Burr Ock
Leonard Winges
Weshiington Prairie
Z George Linnevold
Washington Prairie
Fall injures man helping aunt in New Hampshire
Frank Swehla of New Hampshire injures his arm while assisting his aunt who started to fall. He slipped and fell during the attempt. Mr and Mrs William Bockoven and Ruth of Iowa City visited Palm Sunday with her parents, the Martin Amundsons. Leisure is the finished product of efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swehla
New Hampton
William Bockoven
Ruth
Iowa City
Palm Sunday
Martin Amundsons
Clermont Study Club Elects Officers at Mrs Crowe Home
Clermont Study Club met at Mrs Lorriine Crowe’s home for an officer election.Nominated: Mrs Franz Appelman for President, Mrs Isbardt Reigel for Vice President, Mrs Shipton, Mrs Mie Appelman for Treasurer, and Mrs G D Grimes presented an Easter service program. Mrs Jaclan Appelman reviewed the later arts department. Mrs Lead Cline received an award for reading and reporting on 25 books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lorriine Crowe
Franz, Appelman
Is Bardt Reigel
V-Pres
Shipton
Mie
Sien Appelman
G. D. Grimes
Jaclan Appelman
Eerster
Lead Cline
Double Wedding Anniversary for Osterhus and Solheim Couples
Mr and Mrs Richard Osterhus and Mr and Mrs George Solheim were honored guests at an Easter Sunday family picnic marking their 15th wedding anniversary. The pair married March 29 1944 in a double ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church. A three tier cake in pink white aqua featured colors from their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Osterhus
George Solhiem
Osterhus
Solheims
Bethany Lutheran Church
Ralph Barness
Mr. Osterhus
Sothiem
Laurie Osterhus
Mr. Sothiem
Knute Sothiem
Gothiem
Ralph Barneas
Myron Hilgerson
Sharon
Richard Kiley
Ricky
Kristine
Bare
Helgerson
Solhiem
Solhigg
First Birthday Honored For Jill Seabrooke At Dinner
Mr and Mrs Alan Seabrooke hosted a Saturday dinner honoring their daughter Jill on her first birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Sawyer of Hillsboro IA and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mork and Kendall of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Seabrooke
Jill
Wayne Sawyer
Hillsboro
Kenneth Mork and
Kendall
Elgin
Methodist Church Service and Society Meeting Schedule
The Methodist Church led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers holds Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 8 45 am on April 5. On Monday April 6 the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald T. Caspers
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Birth Report
Clermont Lutheran Parish details a busy April schedule with services, choirs, Sunday School sessions, and East West church group events. It lists hostesses, program leaders, parish meetings, and notices of a newborn Michael Wayne born March 29 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Butikofer of Cedar Rapids.
To Build at Clermont Four Room Bungalow Plans
Henry Nyborg of Gunder plans a summer building project at Clermont a four room and bath bungalow on two lots north of the Lyle Gunderson home. The 24 by 90 foot house will include a connecting garage and shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nyborg
Gunder
Clermont
Lyle Gunderson
Summer Institutes Funded for 350 NSF Programs in 1989
The National Science Foundation sponsors 350 summer institutes in 1989 to aid about 18 000 high school and college teachers in science and mathematics nationwide. Tuition fees and stipends are covered, with travel, dependent allowances, and weekly funds of 79 dollars. Mrs M H Moore was notified March 1 that she was chosen among math participants to study six weeks at Drake University Des Moines. Each participant attends morning classes totaling two and a half hours and participates in panels and discussions in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Science Foundation
United States
Foundation
M. H. Moore
Drake University
Des Moines
Easter social notices and hospital visit roundup
Clarence Oakland of Ossian visits relatives in the area while Easter dinners are hosted by the Mitts and other families. Hospital care for Mrs. Louie Schutte prompts weekend and weekday visits by Miller Simek and Krueger circles. Week-end guests include Mr. and Mrs. Larsen and Steven from Iowa City, with local families hosting in Elgin and Durant. Town and Country Club meets April 2 at Mrs. Jack Dibble’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Oakland
Ossian
Henry Schweinerus
Dean Mitts
William Wede
Arthur Schott
Lyle Olson
Gerald Kittelson
Karla
Ronald
Rochester
Minn
Clara Helgerson
Gilbertson
Elgin
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Mike
Jeff
Christie
Louise Miller
Oliver
Ronnie
Tom Hansen
Durant
Louie Schutte
Postville Hospital
Clara Krueger
Miller
Sisnek
Robert Larsen
Steven
Iowa City
J. A. Erickson
Larsen
Loyce Erickson
Keith Aanes
Donald
David Gutcher
Ames
Town and Country Club
Jack Dibble
Nelson Infant Baptized Sunday in Postville Lutheran Church
Randall Gilbert Nelson, infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson, was baptized Easter Sunday at the Lutheran church in Postville. Sponsors were Enoch Nelson of Cedar Rapids and Dorothy Meyer of Postville. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson hosted a dinner after the ceremony with many relatives and guests from Postville Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Arlington West Union and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Gilbert Nelson
Henry Nelson
Lutheran Church
Postville
Enoch Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Meyer
Joe Nelson
Randall
Block
John Nelson
Anna Walvatne
Gilbert Meyer
Jack Sexton
Gary
Kenny Neilson
Judy Schultz
Jerry Brainerd
Cedar
Easter Visit Recitals and Card of Thanks Share Courteous Messages
Families and friends from Ames Kanawha Waukon Oak Park Horicon LaCrosse LaCrescent West Union and West Union gathered for Easter dinners and weekend visits with relatives including the Loftsgards Nelsons Swensons and Palmers. A card of thanks from Mrs Gordon Hoopman expresses gratitude for cards letters gifts food and kindness during a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
John Bakewell
LaCrosse
Wise
DeVoinne Quillen
LaCrescent
Minn
Phyllis Sheen
Brian
Ruth Starkey
Myrtle Learn
Evelyn
West Union
Gordon Hoopman
Riverside Social Club Meeting at Mrs Olson Home
Riverside Social Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Clarion Olson home with co host Mrs Oliver Rowland. Fifteen members answered roll call on earning first money. Prizes awarded to Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Arieon Olson and door prize to Mrs LaVern Larson. Next gathering at Mrs LaVern Larson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Clarion Olson
Oliver Rowland
LaVern Larson
Martin Anderson
April Is Child Welfare Month Observed by Auxiliary Units
The American Legion Auxiliary designates April as Child Welfare Month to aid veterans' children through the Assigned Child program, clothing 230 youngsters aged from infants to high school grads. Units plan programs and distribute new clothing twice yearly to ensure year round, with last year’s Iowa support totaling about $20,000. Programs include films and studies on El Salvador, Pan American themes, and materials from the Iowa Mental Health authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Legion
Iowa
Iowa Mental Health Authority
Des Moines
Clermont Service Woman's Club Meets in March
The Clermont Service Woman's Club gathered March 17 at Mrs. George Belschner home with fourteen members and one guest. They opened with song and scripture, approved the prior minutes, pledged $1 to Easter Seals and Red Cross, heard Mary Olson on her California trip, and planned bingo before a lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at Mrs. William Burrow's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Service Woman's Club
George Belschner
Me Ib
Easter Seals
Red Cross
Mary Olson
California
William Burrow
Iowa Mother of the Year Former Resident Mary Ingram McFarlin
Mrs. Mary Ingram McFarlin, once Clermont resident and Iowa Mother of the Year, is noted with husband Clyde now an attorney in Montezuma. The couple has five children, including Marguerite, born during Clermont years, reflecting the family's long standing local ties.
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Mary Ingram McFarlin
Iowa
Clermont
Clyde
Montezuma
Marguerite
Easter Dinner Guests At Olson Home
Dinner guests at the Richard O Olson home included John and George Meyer. Dianne Wanda LuAnn. Richard and Bruce Meyer. LeAnna Frieden of Elgin. Ames Olson Sandra Anita and Karen were supper guests of Richard O Olson and Elliott last Monday. Mrs H A Lubke and Mrs Frank Sieleman of West Union spent the weekend in Austin Minnesota with Mrs Allen Hungerford who is ill at St Olaf Hospital. Hungerford is Sieleman’s sister and Lubke’s niece. They returned Sunday evening. Dinner guests of Millard Bear Saturday included Elmer Erickson Kaye Warden Wayne Erickson and John Garlisch. Remember all hard boiled eggs are yellow inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene’ Butikofer
Cedar Rapids
Michael Wayne
Butikofer
Bonie Bergeson
Scot
Walter Mitts
Linda
Dean Mitta
Martin Amundsen
Joe
Wayne Amundsen
Norman Amundsen
George Belechner
Vernon Meyer
Arizona
LaVern Stumme
Nancy
Post
Richard’ Osterhus
LaVerne Osterhus
Glen Nims
Lyle Olson
Henry Schweinerus
Jellings
D. T. Flores
Teddy
Nanette
Ames
Theo. Loftegards
Millard Nelson Sr
John
Millard Nelson Jr
Roy Swenson
C. Dean Loftsgard
Theresa
Denise
Theo. Loftsgard
Walter Follett
Carolyn
Bill Andres
Chuckie
Bobby
Richard
Minneapolis
Richard O. Olson
John Meyer
George Meyer
Dianne
Wanda
LuAnn
Richard Meyer
Bruce
Eldorado
LeAnna Frieden
Elgin
Ames Olson
Sandra
Anita
Karen
Elliott
H. A. Lubke
Frank Sieleman
West Union
Austin
Minn
Allen Hungerford
St. Olaf Hospital
Hungerford
Sieleman
Lubke
Ruth Starkey
Millard Bear
Elmer Erickson
Erskine, Minn
Kaye Warden
Wayne Erickson
Moorhead
John Garlisch
Louis Olson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Ener Club
Mee
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Holy Ponmpsinton
John Hedger
the Church of Our Saviour
Holy Communion
Boe
East Society
Clarence Amundson
Loren M. Olson
Norman Amundson
Almer Amundson
Donald Samborn
Orvin Olgon
Mission Box
East
West Church
West
East Inther
East Church Council
Elgin Lutheran Church
Nelson
Bud Schrader
Jimmy
Kanawha
LaVerne Swenson
C. A. Palmer
Roger
Waukon
Helen Palmer
Oak Park
Illinois
Lee Palmer
Leo Reigel
Horicon
Wisc
Burkhardt Reigels
Riverside Social Club
Pan America
el Salvador
Best Buy
Service Woman’s Club
Eplowdou
Hecho Soegjil
Clermont Co-operative
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