East Clermont Mothers' Club Meets
The East Clermont Mothers' Club met at Pastor Knudsen's home on Tuesday April 9 with thirteen members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Jim Taylor, a humorous declamation by Maren Knudsen, and a duet by Kathleen Amundson and Bonnie Taylor. Mrs. Millard Bilden spoke on Praying Families Love Their Church as members prepared capes for the children's choir and planned a Sunday treat. Four plates featuring a church photo remained for sale. The meeting closed with the Lord's prayer and table grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Knudsen
Jim Taylor
Maren ‘Knudsen
Kathleen Amundson
Bonnie Taylor
Millard Bilden
Illand Hospitalized Patient and Tonsillectomy Notes
Illand Hospitalized patient Janett Nims the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Nims Jr was treated at Palmer Hospital in West Union during the past week. Junanne Bakewell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bakewell had a tonsillectomy at Decorah hospital on Thursday April 18. Diane Frieden underwent a tonsillectomy at Decorah hospital Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janett Nims
Frank Nims, Jr
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Junanne Bakewell
Decorah Hospital
John Bakewell
Diane Frieden
Don ‘Wilson
Olin
Nanette Rae
Woodland Study Club Meets for April Evening
On Tuesday April 9 the Woodland Study Club gathered at Mrs Raymond Erhardts home with six teen members. They answered roll call with fashion news and heard a Spring reading by Mrs Frank Leehy while Mrs L M Hovland spoke on Alice Low Lawrence Welks champaign lady. The group voted to donate to the cancer fund and Easter Seals and welcomed new member Mrs James Lennon. Contests led by Mrs Duane Kamp and Art Nelson produced prizes for Mrs Ronald Gunderson Helen Dibble Louie Hovland and Roy Swenson. Guests included Mrs Ronald Gunderson Steven Lennon and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Raymond Erhardt
Frank Leehy
L.M. Hovland
Alice Low
Lawrence Welk
Champaign
Cancer Fund
James Lennon
Art Nelson
Mdms
Duane Kamp
Ronald Gunderson
Helen Dibble
Louie Hovland
Roy Swenson
Steven
James‘Lennon
Mary
Junior Auxiliary Conference Attended by Area Guests
Seven members of the Junior American Legion Auxiliary with Mrs Aldora Anderson Andine Vasby and Mrs Louie Olson attended an all day fourth district junior conference at Ossian public school. Donaline Larson gave the welcome and Myra Anderson led a baton twirling demonstration. Myra Anderson was elected secretary for the district. next year’s meeting will be in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
American Legion Auxiliary
Aldora Anderson
Andine Vasby
Louie Olson
Ossian
Donaline Larson
LiMyra Anderson
Li Myra Anderson
Waukon
Card of thanks from Mrs Malvin Johnson
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and concern shown during illness. Ella Johnson thanks friends for sympathy cards gifts and messages of cheer.
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Malvin
Ella) Johnson
Senior Personalities From CHS Highlight Shirley and Gloriana
Shirley Peterson of CHS, born December 9 1939 in West Union, stands 5 ft 9 in with blue eyes and plans after graduation to pursue interior decoration. Gloriana Schweinerus, born July 3 1939 near Ossian, attends CHS and aims to study interior decor at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts after a few years of work. The senior class features a tea, talent show planning, and ongoing studies in physics, English, and world history as the annual staff works toward the next edition.
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Shirley Peterson
West Union
Clermont
CHS
Shirley
Johnny Cash
James Stewart
Ter
Gloriana Schweinerus
Ossian
Castalia
Tab Hunter
Kim Novak
Johnny Saxton
Italy
Gloriana
Girls’ Glee Club
Luther ‘League
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
Glariana
Home Economics
Tre ‘Ore Study Club
Wenome Economics
China
Clase
Priscillas Met The West Clermont Priscilla Working Band
The group met Wednesday April 3 with hosts Molris Richard Olson Alvin Amundson Millard Nelson Jr Guy Muchow and Ole Amundson. Pastor Knudsen led devotion. Reports were read and thank yous shared. East er bake sale set for Saturday April 13 at 3 15 p.m with committees named. Gilbert Anderson led program including vocal solos and readings. Meeting closed in usual manner.
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West Clermont
Gilbert Anderson
Pastor Knudsen
Clarence Kittleson
Harry Amundson
Class Confirmed At Special Confirmation Service
Bishop Leo Binz led a 7 30 p m confirmation service Thursday confirming James Durnan Robert Fasbinder Robert Matt Cletus White Mary Lerch Patricia Horan Virginia McNeil Janet Scheidel Dennis Bear Visiting clergy Msgr Vernon Peters Ossian Fr Ed Cooney West Union Fr Matt Dubuque Fr Kissling Garber were guests in the evening of Fr Frost
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Binz
James Durnan
Robert Fasbinder
Robert Matt
Cletus White
Mary Lerch
Patricia Horan
Virginia McNeil
Janet Scheidel
Dennis Bear
Msgr
Vernon Peters
Ossian
Ed Cooney
West Union
Matt
Dubuque
Kissling
Garber
Frost
Clover Clovers Meet Discuss Fire Down Below History
Clover Clovers held their meeting April 13 at the home of Vickie Habeger with seventeen members present. Judy Anderson demonstrated while Janice Kamp and Linda Wander spoke. Karen Larson recounted the history of the song Fire Down Below. The next meeting will be the mother daughter banquet on May 11 at Ann Deering's home, also featuring the Good Grooming contest.
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Clermont Clover Clovers
Vickie Habeger
Judy Anderson
Janice Kamp
Linda Wander
Karen Larson
Ann Deering
Clermont Commercial Club to Sponsor Master Corn Growers Contest
Notice announces a Master Corn Growers contest for farmers in the trade area with entry blanks from Olson & Olson Implement Co. Entry fee is 2.00 and Town Crop Improvement Association dues are 1.00, totaling 3.00. Mail entry blanks by July 31, 1957. The Joe Wander family visited last Sunday in the Oliver Bowland home.
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Clermont Commercial Club
Olson & Olson Implement Co
Town Crop Improvement Association
Joe Wander
Oliver Bowland
Obituary of Ole Peter Larson
Ole Peter Larson son of Nils and Kjersti Larson was born at Clermont June 29 1984 and died April 5 at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union He moved to Council Bluffs in 1909 worked 36 years for the Milwaukee railroad He married Victoria Cave December 3 1909 who died September 13 1916 He married Clara Jacobson September 3 1925 In 1945 due to ill health he and Mrs Larson moved to West Union where he lived until death Survived by widow four brothers and four sisters Interment at Clermont cemetery Services at St Olaf Lutheran West Union Pallbearers were Loftsgard Nelson Jacobson Ishman CARD OF THANKS expressed by Mrs Clara Larson and the siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Peter Larson
Nils and
Kjersti Larson
Clermont
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Weldeland
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Jacob Tanner
Council Bluffs
Milwaukee Railroad
Victoria Cave
Persia
Clara Jacobson
Eldorado
Larson
Louis
Clarion
Henry
George
William and
Arthur Nelson
James and
Lester Jacobson
Lawrence Ishman
Kindergarten Program and Tea at High School
A large crowd attended the kindergarten program and silver tea at the high school gym and lunch room. Through Mrs. Thompson and kindergarten mothers over 50 dollars was raised for the cancer fund. At least 25 paintings were donated and sold for the same cause. Mrs. Millard Bear thanks Mrs. Thompson and the mothers for their work and contributions.
Gospel Message Church West of Clermont Service Times
Gospel Message Church three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease leads the welcome to all attendees.
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Clermont
Lester Lease
Easter Services at Elgin Methodist Church Schedule
Methodist Church announces Easter service at 8:45 a m with its usual Easter offering. Union Good Friday service at 8 pm held at Elgin Methodist Church. Union Easter Sunrise service at 6 am at the Elgin Methodist Church.
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E. G. Steinman
Union
Elgin Methodist Church
West and East Clermont Lutheran Calendar of Services
The Clermont parish lists services and activities for West Clermont and East Clermont. West Clermont holds senior and junior choirs, Good Friday services with Luther Leagues, catechetical class, and Easter worship. East Clermont hosts Maundy Thursday Communion, Luther League events, catechetical class, Sunday school, and Divine worship with a noted LCR event on April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Luther Leagues of
Luther League
East Clermont
Luther Leagues
LCR
Easter and club events listed for April week
Calendar items show Easter Sunday on April 21 and activities next week including Riverside Social Club Town Ladies Aid Town and Country Club Grand Meadow Study Club with detailed dates and group names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Ladies' Aid
Riverside Social Club
Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow Study Club
Tre Ore Club Hosts Senior Girls Tea at Grade School
The Tre Ore Club entertained the senior class at a Monday tea in the grade school. A pink rabbit centerpiece and Eastern basket filled with chocolate eggs printed with each girl's name highlighted the celebration. Fancy sandwiches cookies punch mints and nuts were served. Mrs Eugene Thorson to host next meeting.
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Tre Ore Club
Eugene Thorson
Cash drawing scheduled in Clermont at 9 15 p.m. Saturday
Beginning this Saturday April 20 the cash drawing will occur at 9 15 p.m. in Clermont. The notice reiterates the same start time and date for the weekly drawing.
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Clermont
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Star Boarder
Saraham, Finter
East Clermont Mothers’ Club
Illand
Florence
Dean Sehmeider
Dean
Coryell Products
Riverside
Soncer
Gover
Clermont Brick & Sand Hardware
Bank Credit
Plermont
Lewa
SCI
Senior News
Junior News
Johnson
Priscillas
Clara Larson
Gospel Message Church
Ford Garage
Ray Alto
Cowboys
FELCO
Felcos
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
Iowa
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