Celebrate Forty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Mork observed their 48th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a family dinner at the home of daughter and son in law. They lived on the same farm eight miles north of West Union for 44 years and moved into a new home there in November 1947. They are the parents of five children Laura Olson Edna Torkelson Arlene Kloster Mildred Schatz Russell and Howard Mark, all of West Union, with twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halvergen and Howard Reierson. Mary Tschantz joined Sunday dinner with the Lloyd Scott family and later accompanied them to Winthrop to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mork
Herbert Schatz
Mork
West Union
Laura
L. Z. N. Olson
Clermont
Edna Torkelson
Ossian
Arlene
Leo Kloster
Mildred
Russell
Howard Mark
Gerhard Halvergen
Howard
Ray Reierson
Mary ‘Tschantz
Lloyd Scott
Mary
Scott
Winthrop
Clermont P T A Plans April Meeting Program
The Clermont Parent-Teacher Association will meet Wednesday April 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Larrabee auditorium. Thelma Lyngaas and Norma Berentson prepare a pupil program. A 20 minute sound film America the Beautiful will be shown for pre-primer and grades 1 2. Election of officers for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Parent-Teacher Association
Larrabee Auditorium
Thelma Lyngaas
Norma Berentson
Harry Amundson
Clermont High Senior Play Presents Gabriel Blow Your Horn
Clermont High School will stage Gabriel, Blow Your Horn a three act comedy by William E. Jones on Friday April 8 at 8 PM in the High School Auditorium. Admission 50c 3c and 25c. The cast includes Gabriel Pennington Gerald Schupanitz Zerusia Mary Tschantz Daisy May Sylvia Guye r Miss Thelma Smith Lorraine Kittleson Janet Smith LaVonne Swenson Eleanor Barnes Darlene Olson Mildred Clyde Gloria Buraas Alice Adams Lillian Franzen Pete Wright Kenneth Tatro Frank Stephens Kenneth Westprahl Harold Dillon Norman Sampson Herbert Brown Jr David Appelman Roger Amundson. The Clermont High School and faculty express sympathy to Mr and Mrs Elmer Frieden and to the Senior Class of Elgin in the loss of their son and class mate. AS the Otis Quick Scoring Mental Ability Test was given to all pupils on March 28 results will be recorded as part of each pupil cumulative record. The test scores are confidential data for school files and not for publication. Parents are invited to review with teachers to aid understanding of the individual pupil. Music Festival Note Twenty five music students took part in the third annual vocal music festival at Charles City High School Auditorium on March 28 with 650 students from Mason City Rudd New Hampton Fertile Allison Forest City Charles City Northwood Floyd Finchford Marble Rock Clear Lake Plymouth Green Rock Falls and Clermont. Professor Gerow of ISTC was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
Gabriel
William E. Jones
Gabriel Pennington
Gerald Schupanitz
Zerusia
Mary Tschantz
Daisy May
Sylvia Guyer
Eleanor Barnes
Darlene Olson
Mildred Clyde
Gloria Buraas
Alice Adams
Lillian Franzen
Pete Wright
Kenneth Tatro
Frank Stephens
Kenneth Westprahl
Harold Dillon
Norman Sampson
Herbert Brown
David Appelman
Roger Amundson
Otis
Charles City High School
Mason City
Rudd
New Hampton
Fertile
Allison
Forest City
Charles City
Northwood
Floyd
Finchford
Marble Rock
Clear Lake
Plymouth
Green
Rock Falls
Clermont
Gerow
ISTC
Appelman Sorg Mill Relocation Near Clermont Northeast
The mill on Highway 18 one mile northeast of Clermont moves to town and will be located in the northeast area of Clermont to serve old friends and many new, with hours to suit residents in Ont.
G M Study Club Met at Lien Home
The Grand Meadow Study club met March 26 at Clarissa Lien's home with co hosts Sophie and Helen Kittelson. Members led singing, read scripture, and welcomed two visitors Nelvin Lofts gard and Velma Thorson. Talks covered flowers and weather health with lunch served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Clarissa Lien
Sophie Kittelson
Helen Kittelson
Faith of Our Fathers
Velma Thorson
Marjorie Amundson
Trene Frieden
Mabel Amundson
Nelvin Loftsgard
Birthday Party for Douglas Anderson Held After School
Douglas Anderson celebrated his after school party on Wednesday March 30 to honor his birthday. His grade mates attended as guests and gifts were exchanged while his mother Mrs Lloyd Anderson hosted a lunch. The party featured games and several classmates joined in the celebration including Henry and Ronald Thompson Dennis Griebenow Ronald Tatro Lavern Nims Robert Fenton Roger Berg Roger Jacobson and Irvin Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Anderson
Douglas
Lloyd Anderson
Henry
Ronald Thompson
Dennis Griebenow
Ronald ‘Tatro
Lavern Nims
Robert Fenton
Roger Berg
Roger, Jacobson
Irvin Ames
Amundson Announces Engagement Of Joyce Amundson
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Amundson announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Robert Okey son of Mrs. E. E. Okey of Des Moines Both are in college Miss Amundson attends Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and Mr Okey attends Iowa State University Ames
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Amundson
Joyce
Robert Okey
E. E. Okey
Des Moines
Miss Amundson
Iowa State Teachers
Cedar Falls
Mr. Okey
Iowa State
Ames
Study Club Meeting Reports Waucoma Convention
The Study Club met on Tuesday April 6 at Frances Cline's home with fourteen members present. Several members reported on the convention at Waucoma. Frances Hoopman reviewed the book Alone about Byrd's South Pole expedition experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cline
Waucoma
Frances Hoopman
Byrd
South Pole
Thanks and visits noted from local community
A card expresses sincere thanks for friendly messages during a hospital stay. The column lists visits and dinners with Ida Wede, Richard Martin, Ruth Dubbert, Alma Anderson, A J Nesvick, Lloyd Ostlie, Elmer Stickfort family, Bettina Buraas, Fred Tschantz family, Jim Sullivan, Mrs Sullivan, Agnes Crowe, Walter Follett, Len Simek, Ruben Anlker, R G Wilson, Dick Schmidt, Louise Miller and the Thoms family. Repeats urge readers to use Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Martin
Des Moines
Ruth Dubbert
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Martin
Alma Anderson
A. J. Nesvick
West Union
Waterloo
Lloyd Ostlie
Elmer Stickfort
Donald
Arlys
Edgewood
Clarice
Jean Aanes
Bettina Buraas
Lloyd Scott, Jr
Mary Tschantz
Fred Tschantz
Wadena
Jim Sullivan
Hot Springs
Ark
Lutheran Church Events in Clermont Area Schedule
Pastor A O Nesset leads services on Sunday April 10 at West Clermont 9 30 am and East Clermont 11 am with adult confirmation and communion. West Clermont Luther League at 8 pm Lorraine Kittelson group to lead devotion. Additional classes and meetings listed April 11 12 14 15 including Norse communion services and Highland Society gathering with clothing drive for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
West
Mesdames
James Taylor
Arthur Helgerson
Highland Societies
Lawrence Lerch
Elkader
Floyd Reavis
Glen Larson
A. R. Larson
Ed Ku
Clermont Methodist Easter Service Announcement
Our Easter service will be held this Sunday evening. Bring your Easter offering in the envelopes provided in the letter. Rev. Bruce D. Jones, Minister.
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Bruce D. Jones
Palm Sunday Palm Blessings At St Peters Church
St Peters Church Palms will be blessed before the 8:00 mass on Palm Sunday and distributed at 8:00 and 10:00 masses. The gospel reading from Matthew will be in English at the 8:00 mass. The Information class meets Monday at 8:30 for final Q and A. Lenten devotions Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Clermont Calendar Listings for April Meetings
The Clermont calendar lists meetings this week including Monday April 11 American Legion, Tuesday April 12 Legion Auxiliary and Woodland Study Club, and Wednesday April 13 Parent Teacher Association.
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American Legion
Legion Auxilary
Woodland Study Club
Parent- Teacher Association
Card of Thanks Fans and friends send thanks and well wishes
Sincere appreciation goes to friends and relatives for messages cards and kindness during illness. Will J Nelson and Lloyd Scott Jr arrived from Fort Riley Kansas to visit until Wednesday. Several local families hosted guests for meals and visits across West Union St Olaf Rodman Otosen West Bend and nearby homes.
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Will J. Nelson
Birthday Club Honors Mrs Evelyn Olson at Social
The Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Evelyn Olson's home on Friday afternoon to celebrate. They shared a picnic lunch after a social hour and presented a gift of money. Attendees included Irene DeSart, Pearl Iverson, Lorraine Olson, Emma Erickson, Lydia Stumme, Lever Olson, Mary Olson, Kathinka Larson, Delores Jacobson, Gussie Miller, Ruth Starkey, Lucylie Triem, Tillie Amundson, Emma Olson, Irene Olson, Helen Landsgård, Emma Gunderson, Andine Vasby, Selma Olson and Bertina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson
Mrs. Olson
Irene DeSart
Pearl Iverson
Lorraine Olson
Emma Erickson
Lydia Stumme
Lever] Olson
Mary Olson
Kathinka Lar‘son
Delores Jacobson
Gussie ‘Miller
Ruth Starkey
Lucylie ‘Triem
Tillie Amundson
Sleet Storm Destroys Poles and Wires Across Counties
Twenty five years ago a severe sleet storm crippled Clermont to Postville telephone service for days. 65 poles were broken and lines broken over 700 times. The N E I Power Co reported extensive damage. April 6 is Visitors Day at the Fayette County courthouse. Local births, elections and a school building vote are noted including mayor H F Shipton and councilmen S E Nelson F B Frisbie J W Horan L V Cand ee W C Calahan plus assessor Ed Buser and treasurer 3B C Gruver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Clermont
Postville
N. E. I. Power Company
New Fayette County
W. H. Martin
H. F. Shipton
S. E. Nelson
Wisc
Decorah hospital stay welcomed by friends and visitors
My sincere thanks to friends for calls, cards and letters that brightened a Decorah hospital stay. Guests included Art Stee, Mrs. Lamont, Gericke, Shirley Buraas of Postville, and Mr. and Mrs. Mellien Loftsgard who dined with Mrs. Bertina Buraas and Mrs. Caroline Erickson. Selmer visited Sunday afternoon. Additional greetings came from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bakewell, Angella and Duane of New Albany, and Mrs. Gruber of Lansing.
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Decorah Hospital
Art Stee
Lawrence Bakewell
Angella and
Duane
New Albia
Mrs. Gruber
Lansing
John Bakewell
Baptism Attendance Beckons In Iowa City Zion Service
Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson and Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson Kathleen and Richard traveled to Iowa City Sunday for Zion Lutheran baptism of Karen Ann Olson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Orvin Olson. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson served as sponsors and the group visited at the Olson home with Ida Olson Doris Johnson and the Nertis Olson and Evelyn Erickson also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Larson
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Richard
Iowa City
Zion Lutheran Church
Karen Ann Olson
Orvin Olson
Ida Olson
Detroit
Mich
Russell Larson
Manchester
Doris Johnson
Clermont
Nertis Olson
Evelyn Erickson
Towa City
Amundson Undergoes Appendectomy at Decorah Hospital
Kenneth Amundson underwent an appendectomy Wednesday at Decorah hospital and is reported to be recovering well at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Amundson
Decorah Hospital
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Raymond Steffens
Gerald Gutcher
Bernard Nathan
Ole Peterson
Christina Monroe
Mary Washburn
Waukon
Bertina Burnas
Lamont Gericke
Arthur Olson
Arnold Stummer
Fred Tresmer
Arlington
Larrabee School
Clermont, Iowa
Darlene
W. Ea
Bal “In
Elmer Frieden
Elgin
The
Appelman Sorg
Hum Mill
Highway
Cler
Ont
L. H. Appelman
G. M. Study Club
Lien
Mrs. Ida Wede
Chi
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
St. Peter’s Church
Fort Riley
Kans
Ben Fuelling
St. Olaf
Lena Peters
Bertina
Buraas
James
Mary Ann
Howard Klinger
R. G. Wilson
West Bend
Reuben | An
Enterprise
Many
J. A. Erickson
Cleemont, Iowa
Pac
Lowe Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Telephone
Iowa
John Deere Company
John Deere
Olson & Olson
John Deere Implements Sales and Service
Clermont, Towa
Imneshit
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