Luncheon Entertainment At Local Gathering
A noon luncheon featured Franz Appelman and a group including Louis Olson Fred Cling Deve Appelman Bess Blake James Helgerson Mrs Liu Blunt and Mrs Robert Lindsay from West Union and Postville as attendees at a community event intended to entertain and connect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Franz “Appelman
Louis Olson
Fred Cling
Deve Appelman
Bess Blake
James Helgerson
Liulu Blunt
West Union
Robert Lindsay
Griebenow and Andersons Tour Wisconsin Sites
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon and Marlene Anderson vacationed in Wisconsin visiting the Dells Storybook Gardens Indian ceremonial, Milwaukee Zoo and Museum, Cave of the Mounds Blue Mound Little Norway, and Wyalusing Park near Prairie du Chien across Monday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Marlene Anderson
Wisconsin
Dells
Milwaukee
Zoo and Museum
Cave of the Mounds
Little Norway
Blue Mound
Wise
Wyalusing Park
Prairie du Chien
Surprise Party for Mrs Humphrey Held Last Wednesday
Mrs. Paul Humphrey was surprised last Wednesday when neighbors and relatives gathered for a party. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Swenson, Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr, Ann, Linda, Mark, Laurie, Mrs. LaVern Swenson, Ricky, Marti, Mrs. Weldon Orth, Brad, Jeff, Kim, Mrs. Lloyd Meier and Lori, Mrs. Gerald Gutcher, Mrs. Burkard Riegel, and Mrs. Harry Helgerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Humphrey
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson, Jr
Ann
Linda
Mark
Laurie
LaVern
Swenson
Ricky
Marti
Weldon Orth
Brad
Jeff
Kim
Lloyd Meier
Lori
Gerald Gutcher
Burkard Riegel
Harry Helgerson
Injured man struck by falling pole near Gander
Enoch Mork was injured Thursday afternoon near Ray Looney’s farm east of Gander when he stopped to help loa down a telephone pole. He was pinned as the pole fell, suffering lacerations to the head and injuries to the shoulders and chest and is hospitalized at Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Mork
Ray Looney
Gander
Mr. Looney
Mr. Mork
Postville
Engagement of Vera Janice Yauslin Set for October 13
Vera Janice Yauslin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Yauslin of Clermont, is engaged to Leslie D. Yauslin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Yauslin. Vera, a Leland High and Rockford School of Business graduate, works at Ingersoll Milling Machine Co. in Rockford. Leslie, Valley High School alumnus, is branch manager of the Chicago Daily News in Ottawa, Ill. The wedding is planned for October 13 at 3 p.m. in the Suydam Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Janice
Leslie D. Yauslin
Byron Yauslin
Clermont
Leland Community High School
Leland
Ill
Rockford School of Business
Rockford
Ingersoll Milling Machine Co
Yauslin
Valley High School
Chicago Daily News
Ottawa
Suydam Methodist Church
Sheehan Olson Post Unit 375 Meeting Summary
The regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post Unit No. 375 was held Monday evening August 12 with 14 members present. Walter Follett reported that Congressman Bromsweil had secured two M1s and Howitzers 75 mm were available to the Protect Oscar Tipied noted that five members had paid their dues. A motion by Douglas Guyer to hold a supper at Bettys Cafe was carried. Fall hats for ladies are here at Klingmans Clothes Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan - Olson
Walter Follett
Bromsweil
Douglas Guyer
Betty's
Lee Palmer
Clermont Rural Fire Assn Meeting Notices Aug 23
Clermont Rural Fire Assn. calls all farmers in the area to attend a meeting at 8 pm on Friday August 23 at the Legion Hall. The association serves most of Clermont and surrounding townships along the Clermont Gander road with coverage area including Pleasant Valley Marion and Grand Meadow portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Rural Fire Assn
Legion Hall
Clermont Fire Dept
Clermont Two
Pleasant Valley
Marion
Clermont - Gander Road
Grand Meadow
Dover Township
Former Residents Visit in Clermont
Former residents visit Clermont last week as guests of Clint Hump rat Lucian Appelman hefie Thursday evening. They stayed with daughter and family Mr. and Mrs Ralph Schrader Post Wille Virginia and John Schrader who had spent a week visiting them in Mesa Arizona and returned home with them. Dr and Mrs Brandt planned to spend the weekend with Mrs Brandt s sister Mrs Walter Wenger in Strawberry Point then visit Dr Brandt s sister in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gupper
Clint Humprat
Lucian Appelman Hefie
Ralph Schrader
Post- Wille
Virginia
John Schrader
Mesa
Arizona
Brandt
Walter Wenger
Strawberry Point
Dr. Brandt
Wisconsin
Housewarming Attended by Smiths in Postville
A social note records a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith of Postville on Saturday evening August 10. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Olson and family from San Gabriel California the John Bakke family of Iowa City Jim Schrader of Kanawha Mrs Mary Olson Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson and Roger Robert Nelson the Weldon Orth and LaVerne Swenson families and Mrs Evelyn Olson and Gene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Smith
Postville
Leonard Olson
San Gabriel
Calif
John Bakke
Iowa City
Jim Schrader
Kanawha
Mary Olson
Elmer Olson
Roger
Robert Nelson
Weldon Orth
LaVerne Swenson
Evelyn Olson
Gene
Starkey House Sells in Clermont Sealed By Buyer
Mrs Ruth Starkey sold her home in Clermont to Andine Vailey. The sale secures possession in mid September. The transaction reflects a local property transfer with anticipated occupancy by the new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth, Starkey
Clermont
Andine
Stamp Winners at Leo's U Save Store
Stamp winners last week included Mrs. Alvin Halverson Mrs. Ross James Mrs. Lloyd Meier Mrs. Don Steffing and Nels Gilbert. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Habeger included Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Krueger Kurtis and Karen Sheila Barker Murray Richter Hollis Habeger Ev ansville and Joan Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's
U Save
Alvin Halverson
Ross James
Lloyd Meier
Don Steffing
Nels Gilbert
Abe Habeger
Kenton
Krueger
Kurtis
Karen
Sheila Barker
Murray Richter
Huron
Hollis Habeger
Evansville
Wisc
Joan Gunderson
Fred Egbert
Kansas City
Edeena
Jaol
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Report and Funds
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit met August 13 at the Legion hall with 13 members and one guest attending. Juniors earned 8.78 dollars and Seniors 36.56 dollars from club horseshows. The rehabilitation committee sent hankies to Mrs Wayne Flack and Mrs Roy Swenson. The cookie committee led by Mrs Paul Humphrey, with Mrs James Anderson and Mrs Donald Steffens, will be sent to the Clarinda Mental Health Institute. The program covered a report on the Department Convention in Des Moines, attended by Mrs Louis Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Sheehan - Olson
Legion Hall
Justin Baker
Tehankies
Wayne Flack
Roy Swenson
Paul Humphrey
Chm
James Anderson
Donald Steffens
Clarinda Mental Health Institute
Department
Des Moines
Louis Olson
Habeger Family Eight Day Colorado Sightseeing Trip
Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger with Terry and Vicky returned Wednesday from an eight day trip through Colorado visiting Red Rock Amphitheatre Central City old gold mine Mt Evans Bear Lake Trail Ridge Road Garden of the Gods and the Royal Gorge On Sunday they dined with Mr and Mrs Larry Engman at Denver and on return supper with Mr and Mrs Aaron Most of Sabetha Kansas They also visited the Habeger family farm home in Sabetha Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Habeger
Terry
Vicky
Colorado
Red Rock Amphitheater
Central City
Old Gold Mine
Mt. Evans
Bear Lake
Trail Ridge Road
Garden of the Gods
The
Royal Gorge
Larry,Engman
Marcia Wolf
Denver
Aaron
Sabetha, Kans
Mr. Habeger
Sabetha
Kans
Dinner Party at Cliff House Decorah Notes
Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Don Hoover of Santa Paula California and other couples from Cedar Rapids Clermont Elgin Lake Mills and Elgin. Also listed are visitors in the Gerhard Halvorson home and a service member Charles Kohls with military address in New York APO 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hoover
Santa Paula
Calif
Don Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Dave Appelman
Roger Amundson
Milla Nelgon Jr
Clermont
Oliver Larson
Orvin Loftsgard
Elgin
Cliff House
Decorah
Irvin Slattum
Marlys
Lake Mills
Gerhard Halvorson
Nels Iverson
Emma Anderson
Milo
New Address
Charles W. Kohls
Sig. Co
APO
New York
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Gutcher
A surprise birthday party was held Thursday afternoon for Mrs Gerald Gutcher. Guests included Mrs Paul Hump hrey and girls and Morms Mil lard Bear Emil Lassig Gordon Hoopman Harry Helgerson Burkard Riegel and Donald Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Gutcher
Paul Humphrey
and Morms
Millard Bear
Emil Lassig
Gordon Hoopman
Harry Helgerson
Burkard Riegel
Donald Murphy
Bucks Drawing Awards 200 Dollar Prize Suspense
Milton Helgérson of Castalia drew first for 200 dollars on Saturday evening but was absent. A second draw awarded Edna Miller 40 dollars. Next week’s drawing will again offer 200 dollars with a 40 dollar consolation if unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Helgérson
Castalia
Edna Miller
Local Graduate Goes to Teach in Germany
Howard Kittleson son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittleson of Decorah leaves the United States for Germany to teach in a school for Army dependents He has been teaching in Cedar Rapids elementary schools since graduating from State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and will begin his new post Sundays abroad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kittleson
Clifford Kittleson
Decorah
United States
Germany
Howard
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Class of 1955 Held Reunion at Bet y's Cafe
The Clermont class of 1955 held a reunion supper on Saturday August 17 at Bettys Cafe. Twenty two members were in the class with twelve present. Attendees included Weldon Orth and Mary Olson Leo Orth and Ann Larson Dennis Bear and Carla Matt John Gass and Vivian Easler Douglas Appelman and Margie Swenson Leonard Schutter Jean Morse Frank Horan Luther Tostengard Janice Olson Westbrook Dennis Larson Adri an Larson Elaine Tatro Paul Noggle Cedar Rapids and others. The group later spent time at the Colleseum in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Betty’s Cafe
Weldon Orth
Mary Olson
Leo Orth
Ann Larson
Dennis Bear
Carla Matt
John Gass
Vivian Easler
Douglas Appelman
Margie Swenson
Leonard Sc
Interstate Power Co Picnic Held at Elkader Park
The Interstate Power Co picnic took place Sunday at Elkader park. From Clermont attended Mr and Mrs Merle Alderson and Karen, Mr and Mrs John Metzger and JoAnne Steven and Marlene, Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher and Mr and Mrs Norris Reierson, Ricky and Renae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Co
Elkader Park
Clermont
Merle Alderson
Karen
John Metzger
JoAnne
Steven
Marlene
Gerald Gutcher
Norris Reierson
Ricky
Renae
Neighborhood Picnic At Halvorson Home
A neighborhood picnic was held Sunday at the John C Halvorson home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Olson Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson Kevin and Brenda Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson Dean and Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson Elaine Roger and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Halvorson
Richard Olson
Elliott Olson
Kevin
Brenda
Clarence Johnson
Dean
Clarence Thorson
Elaine
Roger
Jerry
Picnic Guests Fill Gouldsberg Park Visit
A recent gathering at Gouldsberg Park Hawkeye featured Mr and Mrs Archie Schoeder and Keni and Mr and Mrs A B Jacob with Mrs Fred Egbert from Kansas City and Brian Wilson of Cedar Rapids among callers Sunday afternoon at the Emma Anderson home. Kay Miller began work Monday as secretary at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Hollis Habeger of Evansville Wisconsin was a weekend guest at the Abe Habeger home. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Patti of Elgin were supper guests Sunday at the Alfred Baechler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Schoeder
Keni
A. B. Jacob
Gouldsberg Park
Hawkeye
Fred Egbert
Kansas City
Brian Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Vernon
Robert Ames
Emma Anderson
Kay Miller
Clifton Miller
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Kay
Valley High School
Hollis Habeger
Evansville
Wisc
Abe Habeger
Harry Johnson
Patti
Elgin
Alfred Baechler
Clermont Lutheran Parish confirms classes and services
The Lutheran Parish led by Pastor Roger Peterson schedules confirmation class registration on Thursday August 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. A male chorus practice is at 6 p.m. Sunday August 25 includes worship at 8:30 a.m. In the West section, Friday August 23 lists 7 to 9 p.m. for hours and a 10:00 a.m. worship. A Tuesday August meeting for Sunday school teachers is noted.
Card of Thanks and Gratitude Notices
Card of Thanks from various residents expressing appreciation for hospital visits cards and gifts. Names include Mrs Ray Reierson Miss Edna Miller and Mrs Roy Swenson with thanks to Clermont merchants and Peterson for visits and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina
Roy Swenson
Peterson
Ores
Ray Reierson
Worship and study schedule at St Pauls Elgin
The 8:00 a m worship and 9 30 a m prayer and Bible study meet Wednesday morning at St Pauls Church in Elgin. The Oliver Larsin family visited Monday at the Calvin Penz home in Rochester Minnesota and brought their son Bradley home after a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Elgin
Oliver Larsin
Calvin Penz
Rochester
Minn
Bradley
Penz
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Mrs
Humphrey
Ial
Sheehan - Olson Meeting
Klingman’s Cothes Shop
Farmore Savings
Wank
Clermont, Iowa
Clermont Rural Fire Assn. Meeting
Dave Smiths
Starkey House
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Gutcher
District Interstate Power Co. Picnic
Roger Peterson
Methodist Church
Donald R. Murphy
Glermont
Iowa
Harvestore
Wate Johnson
Towa
Felco Supreme Mineral
Elco
King
Supe Sagal
Peters
Clermont Coop CO
Hae
Office
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