Stolen Ford Recovered. Local Weddings and Births Noted
Reuben Gruver's Ford coupe stolen Sunday night near Mas on City was recovered by Cerro Gordo sheriff by Wednesday. Miss Mabel Etta Christianson and Aubrey Guyer wed Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. G Gunsten presiding. Aanes family reunion and picnic dinner held at West Union fair grounds. Mrs Nina Simnerson hosted a home wedding to unite Miss Ruth A Stinerson and Mons H Hansen with Rev. Gunsten officiating. Clermont Eastern Star members gathered to honor Mrs L S Eastman with a social supper and gathering. Robert Skelton and Helen Gerner welcomed a baby girl Anita Lynn at Postville hospital weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces born Friday morning August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Gruver
Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
Mabel Etta Christianson
Aubrey Guyer
G. Gunsten
Aanes
Fair Grounds
West Union
Nina Simnerson
Gunsten
Ruth A. Stinerson
Mons H. ‘Hansen
Clermont
The
Eastern Stars
Robert Skelton
Postville Hospital
Anita Lynn
Skelton
Helen Gerner
Norbert Gerner
Clover Clovers Club Meeting at Miller Home
The Clover Clovers Club met at Bonnie Miller's home on July 16. Eleven members answered roll call, sharing reasons their families like or dislike home made bread. Betty Westpfahl visited. Jean Brandt and Joan Swenson presented a senior demonstration on mixing rolls and bread, Peggy Kerr demonstrated judging bread. Kathleen Eberling illustrated making sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Clovers Club
Bonnie Miller
Betty Westpfahl
Jean Brandt
Joan Swenson
Peggy Kerr
Kathleen Eberling
Third Son Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Osterhus
Mr and Mrs Richard Osterhus welcomed a son, Richard Ernest, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces, born Tuesday August 12 at Postville Hospital. Parents express joy at the arrival of their third child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Osterhus
Postville Hospital
Richard Ernest
In Service Mr New Address for Norman Sampson
Mrs. John Sampson, for her son Norman, provides a new overseas address and notes Norman expects another year in Japan, mentions Gene Anderson will be home on furlough, and that he likes his work and location. Alden Anderson, Marine in Korea, is listed with address at San Francisco A P O box and unit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sampson
Norman
Norman Sampson
Seattle
Wash
Japan
Gene Anderson
Gene
Alden Anderson
Korea
Alma Anderson
Clermont
Alden A. Anderson
M. A W
Uf. P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Auxiliar Activities Noted At American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday August 12. Ruth Olson reported on Red Cross swimming lessons and said half the transportation costs, totaling 165 dollars or 11 dollars per trip, had been paid. L Jerdee gave a Daily Days stand update with a fuller report to come. The group accepted Inez Thompson’s resignation as Campfire leader and seeks a replacement volunteer. Thompson due to school duties may not take the post. Members Herb Dummermuth Franz Appelman and Willett Miller serve on the dues and membership effort. Dish towels from Dairy Days are at Fred Cline’s home for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Ruth Olson
Red Cross
L. Jerdee
Inez Thompson
Herb Dummermuth
Franz Appelman
Willett Miller
Fred Cline
Legion Picnic At Waucoma Park Aug 25
Five to thirty years of continuous service awards were received by members. The county Legion and Auxiliary picnic will be at Waucoma park Sunday noon August 25 with coffee and ice cream provided. Auxiliary members urged to attend the annual flag raising at the school with proper flag etiquette observed. Many local residents and visitors hosted in homes or joined for meals. A large Clermont area gathering saw fifty to sixty relatives and friends attend various dinners and visits through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iary
County Legion and Auxiliary
Wau Coma Park
Auxiliary
Life Sketch of Carl Halverson
Carl Halverson born July 22 1877 on Washington Prairie near Decorah son of Hans and Martha Halverson. Lived near Clermont most of life, married Julia Kautson in 1925, 75 at death after emergency operation and heart attack. Funeral at East Clermont church with local family attending. Card of thanks from his widow and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Halverson
Decorah
Washington Prairie
Hans
Martha Horgen Halverson
Clermont
East Clermont
Astrid Kimball
Sigfrid
Olaf Berg
Muehlethaler Funeral Home
East Clermont Church
S. B. Knudsen
Bernice Blockhus
Harlan Blockhus
Spring Valley
Minn
Harry Halverson
Sidney Halverson
Duane Halverson
Arthur Groth
Oscar Gilbertson
Helen of
Waukon
Henry Skarshaug
Elizabeth
Anna Brorby
Harry Skarshaug
Ames
Parish Baptism and social tea in Decorah network
Mrs George V Larson was a patient at Decorah Hospital last week. Tracy Faye Cline was baptized Sunday in the Episcopal church with sponsors Mr and Mrs Louis Jacobson of Nora Springs. Tea followed at the Cline home with Rev Bowyer and guests from West Union and Decorah. Esther Carlin Penn and Roy OBrien plus Sisters Mary Colum bier and Mary Leonag visited Carlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V. Larson
Decorah Hospital
Tracy Faye
Laird Cline
Louie Jacobson
Nora Springs
Fred Cline
Bowyer
Harry Cling
West Union
Robert Cline
Debra
Decorah
Esther Carlin
Eric Penn
Roy O'Brien
Mary Columbier
Judy
Mary Leonag
St. Paul
Carlins
Dibble family guests and local visitors in Newport News
Jane Dibole dt Newport News arrived by plane for a month long visit with her mother Mrs Helen Dibble. Also on a month vacation in the Dibble home Mr and Mrs Gordon Shepard Sharon and Jackie of Phoenix Arizona. The Harold Triem family moved to Leoche recently. Royal Smith and son Wayne Cedar Falls came Saturday for a few days visit in the Alvin Amundson home. Winnifred Sullivan Cedar Maple spent time in the area. Mrs Louie Thiesiat and family were Sunday evening visitors in the William Burrow home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dibole
Newport News
Helen’ Dibble
Dibble
Ind
Gordon Shepard
Sharon and
Jackie
Phoenix
Ariz
Harold Triem
Winnifred Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amg
Enterprise
Osterhus's
Miller Home
Avalon Theatre
Donald O’connor
Lori Nelson
Alice Kelly
Francis
the Talking Mule
West Point
Peter
Military Academy
Esther Williams
Viviart Blaine
Joan Evans
James Mason
Michael Rennie
Walter Hampden
Arthur Amundson
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain Park
Colorado Springs
Mary Washburn
Paul Wells
Sheldon
George Washburn
Wheatland
Maggie Torkelson
Midge Sheehy
Cedar Rapids
Gertha Frisbee
Emma Gunderson
Janice
Becky Olson
Wm. Accola
Des Moines
Vino Gress
Cedar Falls
Claude Gress
Italia Cline
C. N. Olson
Norah Springs
Gerald Schneider
Marlin Fayerweather
Marilyn
Ardis
Jesse
George Miller
Pepin
Wise
Russell Jennings
Howard Shaffer
Wadena
Ray Tomsheck
Will Kohls
Clara Baumgartner
Lena ‘Baumgartner
Rose Baechter
Melbert
Selma Schneider
Helen Becker
Fred ‘Bigler
Norris Reierson
Waterloo
Gordon Meyer
Sidney Olson
Laverne Walvatne
Gilbert Ostlie
Carol Ann Ol
Faye Gruver
Birmingham
Ala
Cline
Co. L
Knudsen
Esther Kimball
Elgin
Iowa
Lon
Boor Krowatt
Iowa Power System
Progress
Red Ilowatt
Missouri River
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