Clermont Commercial Club Elects Officers for Next Month
The Clermont Commercial Club met Monday evening after dinner at the Clermont Cafe with 18 members present. President Leo Woods led the session. minutes from March were approved. a Northern Natural Gas Co letter was circulated. notes on ads in magazines were read. Plans for a banquet honoring Valley High's team on April 27 at Valley High Gymnasium were discussed, sponsored by clubs from Wadena Elgin and Clermont with Legion Posts assisting in ticket sales. The nominating committee was instructed to prepare a full slate for next month’s officer election. The airport air show was postponed due to wet spring conditions. Walter Follett updated on creamery reorganization, blue card committee reported no new action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial J Chih
Net
Clermont Cafe
Leo Woods
Northern Natural Gas. Co
Tto
Valley High
Valley High Gymnasium
Wadena
Elgin
Clermont
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter Follett
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Olson Home
The Ladies' Bridge Club met Thursday evening April 2 at Mrs Louis Olson's home. A dinner was served by the hostess. Mr Gordon Hoopman held high score and Mrs M H Moore and [name missing] high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Louis Olson
Gordon Hoopman
Ey Score
M. H. Moore
Pleasant Valley Sharp Shooters Plan Sweet Corn Fundraiser
P. V. Sharp Shooters held a Monday meeting at the Kurtis Krueger home with LaVerne Krueger presiding. Ten members attended as Kay Miller recorded roll. They decided to plant sweet corn to raise funds for 4-H. Jamez Frieden demonstrated marking tractors for way operation and Gary Miller demonstrated tying neckties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Sharp Shooters
Kurtis Krueger
LaVerne, Krueger
Kay Miller
Sec
Jamez Frieden
Gary Miller
Mission Society Meets With East Clermont and Elgin Guests
The West Clermont Mission spoke at a joint meeting with East Clermont and Elgin Mission Societies on April 20. Mrs Russell Larson led devotions, Miss Millicent Haugebak spoke on Africa with slides, and delegates to the Lansing spring conference were elected. Birthday offerings were collected from numerous members, and the meeting closed with hymns and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Arthur Nelson
Howard Learn
Henry Schweinefus
Wayne Shipton
Geo. Mueller
Rosina Anderson
Leo Woods
Herb Martin
Tillie Amundson
Evelyn Olson
Ivan Anderson
Harvey Meyer
Roy Swenson
East Clermont
Elgin
Russell Larson
Millicent Haugebak
Africa
Dean Loftsgard
Amundson Wee
Lansing
Wm. Nelson Jr
Raymond Erhardt
Geo Mueller
Wm Nelson Jr
Ted Loftsgard
Clarence Kittleson
Harry
Joe Wander
II. C. Jerdee
Ben Frautschy
Geo Paulson
Carman Swenson
Emma Anderson
Mr and Mrs Emil Kluss Visit Materloo Hosts
Mr and Mrs Emil Kluss of Materloo were Saturday and Sunday guests in the John Gass home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Kluss
Materloo
John Gass
Sixteen Attend W S C S Meeting in Clermont Home
Four guests joined sixteen members for the W S C S meeting held Thursday afternoon April 21 at the home of Mrs. Bess Blake in Clermont. Mrs. Martin Wenger led the program assisted by Mrs. Henry Wolf and Mrs. Gordon Masby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Nora
Elgin
Bess Blake
Clermont
Martin Wenger
Henry Wolf
Gordon Masby
Birthday Club Luncheon Honors Members at Dessert Bridge
Mrs Lotrinne Crowe hosted a dessert bridge luncheon on Wednesday evening April 20 honoring Mrs Cline and Mrs M H Moore who held the high score and Mrs L C Jerdee the second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotrinne Crowe
Birthday Club
Cline
M. H. Moore
L. C. Jerdee
Linen Shower for Beverly Oelberg
Sandra Bilden hosted a linen shower in Beverly Oelberg’s honor on Monday evening, April 18, due to muddy roads. Guests included Beverly’s classmates Pat Wilson, Kathy Knudtson, Glenda Wede, and many relatives, with the event held at Beverly’s grandmother Mrs. Edwin Krueger’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Bilden
Beverly Oelberg
Beverly
Edwin Krueger
Pat Wilson
Kathy Knudtson
Glenda Wede
Dave Dewson
Leland Probert
Justin Baker
Wayne Gilson
Karen
Lester Erickson
Alyce Oel
Junior High News Highlights Busy Seventh Eighth Grade Week
Seventh graders achieved perfect scores in literature tests with Roger Reed Danny Baker Karen Hoopman and Ioe Feller. Eighth graders enjoyed a county government field trip touring Fayette county hospital and courthouse with Mrs Larson Mr Mack and student teacher from Upper Town. Spring baseball opened with a 9 to 10 loss at Arlington. Local visitors included the Amundsons the Proberts the Maleks and many family gatherings mark a busy period across the junior high community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Reed
Danny Baker
Karen Hoopman
Ioe Feller
Fayette County
Farencor
Fair Grounds
West Union
Court House
Larson
Mack
Peabody
Upper Town
Arlington
Charles Wagner Leads 900 Mile University Choir Tour
Charles Wagner leaves April 23 with the University of Dubuque Concert Choir on a 900 mile Midwest tour. The 40 voice ensemble performs in Wisconsin Michigan Canada Ohio Sinais and Iowa before returning May 2. They present a home concert May 4 in the Dubuque High School auditorium. Wagner has sung with the choir for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
University of Dubuque
Wisconsin
Michigan
Canada
Ohio
Sinais
Iowa
Dubuque High ‘School
Charles
Junior Auxiliary Attends 4th District Conference in Hawkeye
215 members led by Mrs Louis Olsog Mrs Leon Hansen and Mrs Marilyn Fritz attended the 4th District Junior Auxiliary Conference in Hawkeye on April 23. Carlene Byrnes district VP presided. Officers were elected Jacquelyn Bakewell named secretary treasurer Marilyn Paulson received oldest member bracelet. Historical scrapbook won first place. Awards listed for hand work wood and metal craft nut cup display and more. Guatemala represented with a program featuring Cathy Meier Marilyn Paulson Jacqueline Bakewell Patti Gunderson and Janann Gunderson. Mr and Mrs Leo Woods hosted dinner and family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Paulson
Guatemala
Clermont
Cathy Meier
Jacqueline Bakewell
Patti
Jauann Gunderson
Labke and Starkey Holiday in California with Bush Family
Mrs. H. A. Labke and Mrs. Ruth Starkey returned from an extended visit with the John Bush family in La Habra California. They toured Pasadena Hollywood Palm Springs and Disneyland and viewed notable attractions including Griffith Observatory and the Last Supper window at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. They were hosted by Dr and Mrs L L Carr in Pasadena and dined with the Bush family on March 26.
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H. A. Labke
Ruth Starkey
John Bush
la Habra
Calif
Starkey
Des
Mrs. Labke
Bush
Pasadena
Ada Miller Liles
Lubke
Lankershim Hotel
Los Angeles
Palm Springs
Date Gardens
China Town
Mulholland Drive
Farmer’s Market
Republic
San Gabriel Mission
San Gabriel
Leonard Olson
Clermont
Disneyland
Marineland
Knott's
Berry Farm
Mrs. Bush
Mrs. L. L. Carr
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Julia Bilden on April 24
Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden and many relatives gathered at Mrs Julia Bilden's home in Clermont on Sunday April 24 to honor her eighty sixth birthday. Guests came from Postville Elgin and Clermont with picnic baskets four birthday cakes and numerous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Bilden
Robert Wettleson
Mary Anderson
Lawrence Bigler
Anna Bigler
Postville
Helga Bilden
Tilpher Bilden
Elgin
Harry Amundson
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Clermont
Julia Bilden
Miss Oelwein 1960 Crowned In Saturday Pageant
JoAnn Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Moore won the Miss Oelwein award at a seven contestant pageant held Saturday evening April 23. She performed Romance from the Desert Song accompanied by Russell Goodell and was crowned by 1959 Miss Oelwein Jean Whitford of West Union. JoAnn receives an all expense paid trip to Clear Lake with her mother a Miss American Crown and trophy a $100 scholarship and a bouquet of red roses and will compete in Miss Iowa in July on Governors Day.
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JoAnn Moore
M. H. Moore
Oelwein
Oelwein Jaycees
JoAnn
Russell Goodell
Jean Whitford
West Union
Clear Lake
Essay Award note and funeral obituary snippets
Bonnie Taylor traveled to Des Moines to accept second place in a Governor of Iowa committee essay contest for the physically handicapped. In Loving Memory of Mrs Lucy Engle who died two years ago on May 2. Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson and Mrs Martin Anderson attended Elmer Haug's funeral in St Ansgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Taylor
Joe, Taylor
Des Moines
Bonnie
Iowa Governor's Committee For
Lucy Engle
Nels Iverson
Martin Anderson
St. Ansgar
Elmer Haug
Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Merger Update
The Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines midweek events at West and East churches including petoration classes, junior choir, LCR meetings, and parish Brotherhood. It notes the merger convention report in Minneapolis, confirms no confirmation classes on festival Saturday, lists May 1 services and Sunday School times, Luther League picnic on May 1, and May 16 as National Family Week with “Week of Witness” Bible studies. Special family Bible study schedules are provided, with Pr. Kronlokken coordinating study sessions at West and East churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kronlokken
Westlermont Church
West
East Lcr
East Church
Minneapolis
East
West Union
Elgin
I Corinthians
West Church
American Lutheran Church
Ypriscilla
Richard Olson
Clarence Kittelson
Millard Bear
Truman Paukson
Jacob Wander
Earl Kloster
East Society
Mdmis
Nor- Pen Amundson
Millard Gisle
Amanda Buroden
Ed Johnan
Gerhard Halverson
Charles Thorson
Des
Bernard Hanson
Hagen
Russia
St Peters Church Sets Masses and Confessions
Fr. Jos. A. Galivan, pastor of St. Peter's Church, announces Masses at 8:00 and 10:00. Confessions are scheduled for Saturday evening at 8:00 and 9:00.
Gospel Message Church to Host Sunday Worship Service
Gospel Message Church invites all at 2:00 p.m. for a Sunday worship and evangelistic service led by Pastor Lester Lease. All are welcome to attend.
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Gospel Message Church
Lester Lease
All Ar
Jack Pot Drawing Draws Mrs. Lee Palmer Not Present
Mrs Lee Palmer had her name drawn Saturday afternoon in a local jackpot drawing but was absent. Next week's drawing will prize 80 bucks, with plans to sell the result through a Want Ad.
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Lee Palmer
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Commercial Club
Bridge Club
Kittienon
SPCIS
Lows
P. V. Sharp Shooters
Mission Society
Clermont Bucks
Coolie
Farmers Savings Bank
ER Federal Procerr Insurance Corp
W.S.C.S
Junior High News
James Taylor
Martin Amundson
Robert Vogel
Gary
Marcia
Timmy
St. Paul
Minnesota
Guy. Probert
Don Malek
Cedar Falls
Robert Mott
Orville Berg
Marvin
Ames Olson
James Friederich
Raymond Freiderich
Charlotte
Mary Kay Kluss
Emily Amundson
Earl Monroe
Clarks Grove
Minn
Gerald Gutcher
Henry Thornton
Waukon
Abd Habeger Wan Hosteas
Beverly Ocelberg
First Baptist
Cu Charen
Kenton Keuiger
Norman Lehan
John Erickson
Wadena Jaind
Gene Waters
Mrs. Waters
George Pert
Clarence Ruckidashel
California
Miss Oelwein
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Pffeas Jning
Square Deal Insurance Company
Mutual Des Moines
OWA
Karl Miller
Clermont, Iowa
Felco
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
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