East Clermont ALCW Meeting Highlights Aug Meeting
East Clermont ALCW met Thursday with devotion by Jeanne Olson and a Bible study led by Gwen Olson. Hymns included Faith of our Fathers and My Church My Church, with a vocal solo by Lana Olson. Bible Camp report given by Elsie Hanson and the visiting ALCW from West Union invited to Sept 2 meeting. Birthday offerings noted for several members. Hostesses listed including Mrs. Blockhus and Mrs. Hanson.
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East Clermont A.L.C. W
East Clermont
ALCW
Jeanne Olson
Love
Gwen Olson
Patty Amundson
Lana Olson
Elsie Hanson
1St Lutheran Church
Arthur Helgerson
LaVerne Larson
Alvin Halvorson
Elizabeth Bilden
Kenneth Blockhus
Harold Hanson
Charles Thorson
Adolphia Bilden
James Olson
Roger Amundson
Shower for Mary Helen Matt in Ossian
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mary Helen Matt on Sunday August 58 at DeSales School Ossian. Hostesses were Mrs Dennis Bear Jeanne Bod ensteiner Postville and Mrs Jack Hemesath and Mrs Kenneth Willgen Ossian. Guests included many relatives from Clermont Cedar Rapids and Milwaukee. Contests and gifts followed with prizes to Mary Helen. Lunch was served and Mary Helen will wed Arlo Schmitt of Cresco on September 18 at St Peter's Catholic Church Clermont.
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Mary Helen Matt
DeSales School
Ossian
Dennis Bear
Jeanne Bodensteiner
Postville
Jack Hemesath
Kenneth Willgen
Joseph Schmitt
Cresco
Arthur Matt
Loretta
Kenneth Waener
John Bakewell
Larry Horan
Dean Schneider
Rowland Hackmann
Henry Schweinefus
Clermont
Jacquelyn Bakewell
Cedar Rapids
Phil Schmitz
Joe Linch
Elaine Uhlenhake
Virginia McNeil
Ralph Matt
West Union
Marie Kohls
Duane Barker
Elgin
Marilyn Suchan
Judy Becker
Jeanne Barthleme
Milwaukee
Lloyd Meier
Jerry Anderson
Flossie Gass
Herbert Martin
Ernest Helgerson
Bob Matt
Miss Matt
Arlo Schmitt
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Stamp Winners Named for Free Gold Bond at Leo's U Save
Winners announced for the free Gold Bond stamps at Leo's U Save include Mrs. Harvey Meyer Levi Molokken Mrs. Albert Schultz Mrs. Howard Learn and Myrtle Peterson. They are among customers drawn this week for the promotion at the store.
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Leo's
U-Save
Harvey Meyer
Levi Molokken
Albert Schultz
Howard Learn
Myrtle Peterson
Correction note to Jessie Triem obituary misspelling
In last week's paper Jessie Triem obituary her sister Mrs. Lilly Crowe was omitted from those preceding her in death. The notice lists addresses for New Addresses Pvt LaVerne K Osterhus US 55799378 Co G 2nd En ist Trg Regt Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 65475.
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LaVerne K
Osterhus
Co. G
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Jessie Triem
Lilly Crowe
Potratz Miller Marriage in Sumner
Hazel Potratz of Sumner and Karl A. Miller of Clermont exchanged marriage vows Friday July 30 at 7 30 pm in the First Baptist Church Sumner. Rev Harry Haas officiated. The bride wore sky blue nylon lace over taffeta with a white velvet hat and carried pink rose buds with a white orchid. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Carol Potratz and best man Rev L D Potratz. Ushers were Dan Potratz and David Lalk. A reception followed at Salem E U B church parlors. The couple will live in Clermont after August 30.
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Hazel Potratz
Sumner
Karl A. Miller
Clermont
First Baptist Church
Harry Haas
David Lark
Hawkeye
Carol ‘Petratz
Rev
L. D. F Potratz
Dak
Dan Potratz
David Lalk
John Floden
Herman Lark
G. B. Moser
Des Moines
Salem E. U. B
Milwaukee
Wisc
Corona
Buffalo Center
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
Elgin
Supper Guests Visit and Family Travel Near Charles City
Mr and Mrs Elwin Schuk Necht Merlin David and Wayne of Greene Mrs Ray Swab Glendale Calif and Leslie Olson were supper guests Sunday August 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Delmer Kingery and Susan Mrs Swab sister of Mr Kingery visited until Wednesday when they drove to the Clarence Swab home at Charles City Mrs Lena Wenger spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger and Diane also visiting her great granddaughter Tracey Lord of Was eca Mina who has stayed with her grandparents for two weeks Diane took Tracey home and visited with her sister and family returning Monday.
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Elwin Schuknecht
Merlin
David and
Wayne
Greene
Ray Swab
Glendale
Calif
Leslie Olson
Delmer Kingery
Susan
Swab
Kingery
Clarence Swab
Charles City
Lena Wenger
Lester Wenger
Diane
Tracey Lord
Waseca
Mina
Tracey
West Clermont ALCW General Meeting Held
West Clermont ALCW members gathered on Wednesday August 4 as Ruth Circle hosted. Hosts included Mrs Louis Olson Emma Olson Lyle Guyer Lawrence Guyer Thelmer Helgerson Leo Griebenow Sophie Vasby Emil Johnson and Louise Vick. An anniversary gift from East Clermont ALCW and a memorial from Martha Bergeson's family were acknowledged. A prayer theme Prayer and a meditation to pray and not lose heart were presented along with a playlet Prayer is For Today.
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West Clermont Alcw
Ruth Cirele
Mdms
Louis Olson
Emma Olson
Lyle Guyer
Lawrence Guyer
Thelmer Helgerson
Leo Griebenow
Sophie Vasby
Emil Johnson
Louise Vick
East Clermont Alcw
Martha Bergeson
Laverne Hyde
Chm
Alvin Amundson
Luther League Convention at Luther College Decorah
The Luther League Convention runs August 19 to 21 at Luther College Decorah. Programs start Thursday afternoon and end Saturday afternoon with speakers including Dr Bachman Wartburg College Rev Diers Wartburg, Dr Hanson Luther College, Jim Lubben Iowa District Luther League, Rev Vogel and Rev Brown ULC youth directors. Special guest Sharm Scheuerman, former Iowa basketball coach, will speak. Contact Patty Amundson East church or Shirley Tatro West church to register.
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Luther League
Luther College
Decorah
Bachman
Wartburg College
Diers
Wartburg
Hanson
Jim Lubben
Iowa District
Vogel
Brown
ULC
Sharm Scheuerman
The
State University of Iowa
Patty Amundson
East Church
Shirley Tatro
West Church
Luther League Officers Named 1965 66 West Clermont
The West Clermont Luther League names officers for 1965 66 with Shirley Tatro as president Jon Kamp as vice president Pauline Amundson as secretary and Elaine Amundson as treasurer. East Clermont lists Patty Amundsonj as president Gwen Olson as vice president Elsie Hanson as secretary and Matthew Erick as treasurer.
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West Clermont Luther League
Shirley Tatro
Jon Kamp
Pauline Amundson
Elaine Amundson
East Clermont Luther League
Patty Amundsonj
Gwen Olson
Elsie Hanson
Matthew Erickson
Bucks Drawing Names for Saturday Night Bucks
Drawing results list four winners and amounts with present status noted. Upcoming drawing promises high prizes. No. 1 for 70 dollars while Nos. 2 3 and 4 stay at 10 dollars. Social notes mention several local visitors and dinner guests.
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Anna Walvatne
Julia Molokken
Elmer Osmundson
Clarence Buroden
Oscar Lind Celebrates 92nd Birthday
Oscar Lind marked his 92nd birthday on Wednesday August 4. Family and friends from Cresco Manchester Elgin Postville and surrounding areas visited or sent cards and gifts. He expresses thanks to all who called or sent greetings and expresses gratitude for the celebrations.
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Oscar Lind
Harold Bergee
Harold Jr
Mark
John
Cresco
Marion Lind
Larry Haynes
Manchester
Helga Bilden
Tilpher Bilden
Lydia Odegard
Elgin
Jerry Trude
Postville
Clara
Mryde Peterson
Donald Larson
Lila Olson
Arthur Olson
Elmer Olson
Enoch K. Mark
Enoch Nelson
Tina Marie
Howard Morks Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Howard and Mildred Mork marked their silver wedding anniversary on August 1 at their home. Guests included relatives and friends such as Harvey Larson Laura Olson and Helen Mark noting the event also coincided with Helen Mark’s 85th birthday.
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Howard Morks
Howard Mork
Mildred Larson
West Clermont Lutheran Parsonage
Hev. E. E. Ramsey
Harvey Larson
Ernest Peterson
Mildred Olson
Shirley
Arthur Wolfs
West Union and
Dale
Oscar Larson
Helen Mork
Harvey Larson and
Curtis
Laura Olson
Bernell Larson
Edna Torkelson
Leo Kloster
Russell Mork
Millard Bear
Wm. P. Pape
Dale Mark
Mary Ann Molokken
Bernett Larson
Edna Forkelson
Bridge Club Meets at Olson Home
Mrs Louis Olson entertained the Ladies Bridge Club at 6:30 dinner Wednesday evening at her home. Guests included Mrs Bue lah Lubke and Mrs Fred Cline. Lubke won high score and Mrs Alfred Baechler was second high. Mr and Mrs Arnold Tieskotter and Clair, Bill, Jim and Jean of Harmony Minn visited last Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs William Wedno, also callers in the tyke Olson.
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Ted Simpson
Charlie Spielman
Hudson, Wise
George Paulson
Clarica
Oscar Thompson
Ben Frautschy
Edward Herron
West Des Moines
Carlin
Dave Erhardt
Waukon
Raymond Erhardt
Fate Lona
Louis Olson
Ladies Bridge Club
Buelah Lubke
Fred Cline
Lubke
Alfred Baechler
Arnold Tieskotter
Clair
Bill
Jim
Jean
Harmony
Minn
William Wedno
Tyke Olson
Plans To Marry In September
Miss Alyce Alair Oelberg of Postville and Dean Hilgerson of St Olaf plan an October wedding. Miss Oelberg, daughter of Mrs Selmer Erickson and the late Aulden A. Oelberg, graduates from Valley High and studies at St Lukes School of Practical Nursing, Cedar Rapids. Fiancé Dean Hilgerson is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hilgerson, a Valley High School graduate of 1964, and works in farming.
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Alyce Alair Oelberg
Selmer Erickson
Postville
Aulden A. Oelberg
Dean Hilgerson
Clarence Hilgerson
St. Olaf
Miss Oelberg
Valley High School
St. Lukes School of Practical Nursing
Cedar Rapids
Sort Valley High School
44th Commencement Exercises Held at Kahler School of Nursing
The 44th annual Commencement exercises of the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing were held at John Marshall Auditorium in Rochester Minnesota on Saturday evening August 7. Carol Swenson was a member of the graduating class and received honors including alternate for the J. H. Kahler Memorial Scholarship of 1000 dollars for advanced nursing study and the J. H. Kahler Medallion. Attending from this area were multiple Swenson, Berg, Frieden, Nelson, Halvorson families.
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Methodist Kahler School of Nursing
John Marshall Auditorium
Rochester
Minn
Carol Swenson
Clermont
Ray Swenson
J. H. Kahler
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson Jr
Ann
Linda
Laurie
LaVerne Swenson
Orville Berg
Roger
Marvin Berg
Postville
Jim Frieden
Elgin
Milo. Halvorson
Spring Valley
Mary Kay Marvin Receives B.A. Degree
Mary Kay Marvin of Cedar Falls earned a B A degree at State College of Iowa Cedar Falls during summer commencement on Friday night August 6 She will teach at Parkersburg schools this coming year in junior and senior high She attended graduation with family and friends including Carmen Swenson Leo Woods Gussie Miller Lloyd Meier and John Anderson at the Holiday Inn Cedar Falls
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Mary Kay Marvin
Cedar Falls
Carmen Swenson
State College of Iowa
Marvin
Parkersburg
Leo Woods
Gussie Miller
Lloyd Meier
John Anderson
Elgin
Death of Mrs Edna Hendershott in Montana at 88
Mrs Edna Hendershott of Stanford Montana died July 25 in a Great Falls hospital at age 88. Born to Wilford and Phoebe Burke of Urbana she outlived three sisters and had two marriages, with a final residence in Stanford where burial occurred. She lived with relatives in Clermont Lavina and Stanford and was a member of the Clermont Episcopal church.
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Fred Cline
Edna Hendershott
Stanford
Montana
Great Falls
Wilford
Phoebe Burke
Urbana
Lou Fredericks
Jennie Payne
Ammazette Gruver
B. C. Gruver
Tilden Hendershott
Clermont
Lavina
Episcopal Church
DeSales Central Names Rev Russell Bleich Principal
Archbishop designates Rev Russell Bleich as principal of DeSales Central High School Ossian. Sister Mary Narcissa returns as full time teacher. Inauguration agenda lists registration August 25, consecration August 26, freshman class day August 27, opening day August 30, parent orientation September 7 and Labor Day holiday September 6.
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Russell Bleich
de Sales
James Byrne
DeSales Central High School
Ossian
Mary Narcissa
DeSales
DeSales Gymnasium
Loras Watters
Amundson Couple to Observe Silver Anniversary
To observe their silver wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson will host an open house at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday August 15 from 7 30 to 10 p m No invitations are issued and all friends and relatives are invited Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for visits cards gifts and food during hospital stay and after returning home Mrs Raymond Loftsgard and Ricky Leon appreciate the support 50 cents
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Harry Amundson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Raymond Loftsgard
Ricky Leon
Clermont Methodist to Host Worship and Picnic
Clermont Methodist posts a worship service at 7 45 am on Sunday August 15 led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. A church picnic follows at 6 30 pm in the city park Dez with attendees welcome.
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Dez
Clermont Lutheran Churches Schedule
East Clermont holds 8:30 am worship on Sunday August 15 while West Clermont offers 10:00 am service. Circle Bible Study meets August 16 at 1:30 pm and Mary Martha Res Bee ra Ruth Naomi and Sarat Circles meet August 18 at 2:00 pm. Esther and Hache meet August 19 at 4:00 pm.
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East Clermont
West Clermont
Circle
Mary
Martha
Resbeera
Ruth
Naomi
Esther
Hache
Grinnell Mutual Signals Service First Policy
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company will press service over low auto rates while stressing that reasonable charges remain important. Agents of member County Mutuals will continue to offer Grinnell Mutual auto insurance with a focus on policyholder first service.
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Grinnell
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Grinnell Mutual
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Wayne Flack
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LuAnn
Harold Ortly
Fire & Wind
National Fidelity Life Insurance and Hospital Insurance
Karl Miller
Bonnie Kittelson
Bonnie
Dubuque
Clermont Cooperative
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