Heisers Open New Store in Clermont This Week
The Clermont community welcomes Heisers as a new dry goods and clothing store opening with a two day bargain event on Friday and Saturday, August 19 and 20. The Lubke building has been remodeled for the shop, with stock arranged by the experienced Minnesota merchants. No groceries will be carried. Locals and visitors arrive for the opening as neighbors and relatives visit.
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Clermont
Heiger's
Metore
Spec- Heisers
Lubke
Heizers
Minnesota
Rae-Becks
Capture of Outlaws Near Tama Reported
Gene Wander and Willie Little of Mason City witnessed the shooting as Edward Campbell of Virginia and Ogden Danner of Chicago were captured near Tama last week. Danner was shot in the abdomen and Campbell forced to surrender. Campbell and Danner had kidnapped Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tomaszewski of Princeton Indiana at Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wander
Willie Little
Mason City
Edward Campbell
Virginia
Ogden Danner
Chicago
Tama
Danner
Campbell
Eugene Tomaszewski
Princeton
Clarence
Clermont Dairy Days Again Draw Big Crowds and Fun
Clermont kept its reputation for a successful Dairy Day event with a two day program at the park. Speakers and free acts provided a balanced show while the C E Indees thrilled ball fans in two games. The first group of registered homecomers could not be included this week and will appear later.
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Clermont
Ater
Regular Masonic meeting slated for Thursday calendar
Mr and Mrs Ed Buser of Iowa are spending a week at their city home. Ray Reierson hosts guests Thursday to Monday including the Harris Olson family of Pittsburg Kansas, Leslie Olson of Delevan Wisconsin, and Helen Reierson from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Buser
Iowa‘ City
Ray Reierson
Harris Olson
Pittsburg
Kans
Leslie Olson
Delevan
Wis
Helen Reierson
Des Moines
Grand Meadow 4 H Club Hosts Summer Achievement Show
The Grand Meadow Larks 4 H Club held an achievement show on July 18 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville with a brief business meeting, judged demonstrations and clothing exhibit. Gwen Mark and Bona Mark were selected to represent the club at the county fair, while Jeanine Lenth and Dianne Bilden were named alternates. A silent auction food sale and refreshments followed the event, with a second meeting August 1 highlighting junior and senior representations and first aid talks.
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Grand Meadow
Gwen Mark
Janet Heins
Carol Meyer
Janet Block
Gwen
Bona Mork
Kathleen Amundson
Mary McNeil
Randine
Margaret Hanson
Jeanine Lenth
Donna ‘Meyer
Zoe Thorson
Dianne Bilden
Bona Mark
Gwen ‘Mork
Jeanine Leath
Dixie Hoth
Larks
Elkader
Janet ‘Block
Willard Meyer
Arthur Amundson
Woodland Study Club Hosts Meeting at Woodland
Mrs. Harry Gunderson welcomed Woodland Study Club members on Tuesday August 9. Thirteen members answered roll call and shared a light anecdote about keeping a secret from a husband. The program featured Bouquets for Fun and Profit by Mrs. Art Nelson Ever Have Club Day Fever and Rule Reminders by Mrs. Louie Hovland Thought for the Day by Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne and birthday songs for Mrs. Roy Swenson. Bingo provided entertainment with guests Mrs. Donald Gunderson and Mrs. Lyle Anderson and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gunderson
Woodland Study Club
Art Nelson
Louie Hovland
Lawrence Walvatne
Roy Swenson
Onald Gunderson
Lyle Anderson
Luzum and Tatro Tie The Knot In Calmar Church
Louis Tatro and Rose Etta Luzum were married at Community Methodist Church in Calmar on Saturday August 6. It was the church’s first marriage ceremony in 73 years. The bride is daughter of Edward Luzum. groom’s parents are Orval Tatro and Mary Tatro. They will live in Northbrook Illinois where he works for City Service in Waukegan. Attending from Clermont included Mary Tatro and several relatives.
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Louis Tatro
Rose Etta Luzum
Community Methodist Church
Calmar
Edward Luzum
Orval Tatro
Waukegan
Ill
Mary Tatra
Clermont
Dinner guests list includes multiple local families
Dinner guests Sunday at Mrs. Clara Helgerson's home included Mr and Mrs I Clifford Kittelson and Carolyn of Bellevue Janice Barn ess of Ossian and the Art Helgerson and George Frieden families along with Mrs Jerry Baird and Jimmie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Helgerson
I. Clifford Kittelson
Carolyn
Bellevue
Janice Barness
Ossian
Art Helgerson
George Frieden
Jerry Baird
Jimmie
Saint Peter's Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
St Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m daily Mass at 7:00 a m Saturday 7:30 a m confessions on Saturday evening and before Mass Pastor is Rev Fr Robert Cooney.
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Robert Cooney
Methodist Church Announces Biweekly Worship Service
E G Steinman minister will lead the biweekly worship at the Methodist church. The service is scheduled for this coming Sunday at :45 a.m. with parishioners urged to attend.
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E. G. Steinman
Clermont Lutheran Parish Service Notices
In EAST CLERMONT services are at 8:00 a m Sunday and 8:00 p m Wednesday with Miss Helen Frost speaking under LCR auspices. In WEST CLERMONT divine worship at 9:30 a m and an 8:00 p m church council open meeting urged for attendance.
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John
Sampson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Helen Frost
LCR
West Clermont
Church Council
Full Gospel Sunday Services and Bible Study Schedule
The Rev and Mrs James Schilling preach at Full Gospel Un-denominational church with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and services at 11:00 a m plus 8:00 p m Bible study on Thursday. The church sits 2½ miles west of Clermont on highway 18, with guests from Kansas City and Waterloo visiting Dairy Days.
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James Schilling
Clermont
Highway 18
Auxiliary Meeting Highlights American Legion Auxiliary Proceedings
The American Legion Auxiliary met August 9 at Mrs. Louie Olson home. Reports covered Red Cross swim program, Dairy Days food stand progress, and 39 members paid 1956 dues. A clothing for our assigned child request and the child’s Easter clothes photo were noted. Sixty cookies were sent to hospitals in July. Olson displayed the unit citation award, and the group won second place ($2.50) in state contest. Ames won $5 and $5 donated to the Sister Kenny fund. The August cooky committee was named, and the September meeting will be at Mrs. Harold Bennett’s home with Mrs. Rulger Paulson assisting.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Louie Olson
Red Cross
Lloyd Meier
Olson
National Security
Ames
Sister Kenny
Aug. Cooky
Harold Bennett
Rulger Paulson
Local Visitors and Family News Add Color to Town
Mr and Mrs R D O Dell of Matterville Minnesota visited Saturday in Mrs Ruth Stark ey home. Mrs Wm McClurkin and children of Wapello spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs G O Anderson. Mr McClurkin came Saturday and all returned home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Burrow David and Tommy are at Conn eaut Ohio staying with her parents Mr and Mrs T A Clark. Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger Amanda and Anna Krueger spent Sunday evening in Edwin Krueger home. Ed Burts barber shop got a fresh coat of paint for interior. The Union Sunday school picnic will be held this Thursday Aug 18 at the city park at 6:30 supper.
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R. D. O'Dell
Matterville
Minn
Ruth Starkey
Wm. McClurkin
Wapello
G. O Anderson
McClurkin
Robert Burrow
David
Tommy
Conneaut
Ohio
T. A. Clark
Alfred Wenger
Amanda
Anna Krueger
Edwin ‘Krueger
Ed Burt
Union
Accidents Friday Injuries Reported In Two Local Stories
Jeffrey Thoma fell from a bicycle Friday and fractured both bones in his right arm. Kathleen Gunderson injured a finger when her hand was caught in a closing door. Kathleen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson. Jeffrey is the son of Mr and Mrs Keith Thomas.
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Jeffrey Thoma
Kathleen Gunderson
Jeff
Keith Thomas
Kathleen
Lyle Gunderson
Air Force Man Returns On Week-Long Furlough
Douglas Appel arrived home Saturday for a week’s furlough from the air force after completing basic training at Parks Field in California. He will proceed to Biloxi Mississippi to attend radar school for nine months. Marlene Vick of Decorah was an overnight guest Sunday of Linda Wander.
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Douglas Appelman
Air Force
Parks Field
Calif
Biloxi
Miss
Marlene Vick
Decorah
Linda Wander
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Helen Stahmer
North Miami Beach
Fla
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Herbert Dummermuth
Floyd Dummermuth
Louise Miller
Henry Olson
Elgin
Louis Schutte
Postville
Robert Ernst
West Union
Justin Howard
Carrie Pines
Cedar Falls
Lance Candee
Manchester
Fred, Tschantz
Wadena
DE Saar Florence
The
Masonic Edge
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
FDIC
Iowa State
Weet
Wights
America
Rosoe
Borg
Faragus Stars
Ware the
Brosday Chorus
Wage and TV
Mammoth
Alvin Amundson
Melvin Erickson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Herman
Albert Lubkes
Tacoma
Wash
Montana
Seattle
Kim Kelly
Davenport
Franz Appelman
Reuben Svendsen
John Bakewell
Verni Engle
Bess Tschantz
Madison
Lena Peters
Sophia Groth
Postville Hospital
Dr. Wolf
Knudsen
Woodland Club
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran
S. B. Knudsen
Divine Woryin
Full
Helen Dibble
Ronald Kelly
Barbara
Kansas City
Robert Smith
Waterloo
Kelly
Forest City
Leo & His Pioneers
Jan Garber
Ford
Fred T. Cline Motor CO
Clery
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