Ruth Krueger Honored in Silver Shower Buffet
Ruth Krueger was honored at a silver shower and buffet supper Monday evening at the Amundson home. Verla Gunderson, Lavanda Olgon, Doris Johnson, Joyce Anundson, Geraldine Olson, Lydia Thorson, Glenice Thompson, Mary Ann Nelson, Hazel Jo hnger, Ruth Nelson and Myrtle Schwelnarus attended. Absent were Dorothy Sullivan, Inah Shipton, Sally Stumme, Delores Anderson and Lorraine Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth’ Krueger
Amundson
Verla Gunderson
Lavanda Olgon
Doris Johnson
Joyce Anundson
Geraldine Olson
Lydia ‘Thorson
Glenice Thompson
Mary Ann Nelson
Hazel Johnger
Ruth Nelson
Myrtle Schwelnerus
Dorothy Sullivan
Inah Shipton
Sally Stumme
Delores Anderson
Lorraine Olson
Amvet Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Local Social Updates
The Amvet Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Claude Gress with Mrs. Tillie Swenson assisting. Reports included a white clover sale on Dairy Day netting 37.63 and State Convention highlights from Waterloo July 30 to Aug 1, noting Mrs. Gress was Fayette county’s sole delegate. Forget-me-nots sale was discussed and voted down. Cards to members were reported, and the meeting closed with the Penny March. September gathering will be at Mrs. G. O. Anderson’s home. Also noted are social visits and relocations among community residents including Andine Vasby dining at Peter Lofte’s home, Ruth Larson moving into her newly purchased farm house, and various picnics and weekend visits involving the Leffler, Hoopman, Moe, Bilden, and Simek families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Claude Gress
Tillie Swenson
Gress
Waterloo
Fayette County
G. O. Anderson
Andine Vasby
Peter Lofte
West Union
Myre
Ruth Larson
Carl Halverson
Harry Amundson
Agnes
Louise
Evelyn Bilden
Julien Moe
Helen
Decorah Park
Jean
Richard
Ting
Geo. Ie Ae
Geo. Leffler
Cresco
Gordon Hoopman
Beverly
Walker
Swan
Len Simek
Entertain for Oregon Visitors at Krueger Party
Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger hosted a Monday evening party for Jim Krueger and the Raymond Krueger group from Portland Oregon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger Mr and Mrs Abe Habe ger Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger and Kurtis. The night featured music and reminiscences of olden days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Krueger
Jim Krueger
Raymond Krueger
Bobby
Keith
Portland
Oregon
Alfred Wenger
Abe Habeger
Edward. Krueger
Kenton- Krueger
Kurtis
Woodland Club Meeting At Mrs Hemaseth’s Home
The Woodland Study club gathered at Mrs Arsella Hemaseth’s home on Tuesday August 17. Ten members shared sewing experiences, Barbara Anderson played two piano solos, and Norma Brandt with Marilyn Follett presented a 4 H stencil demonstration. Prizes were awarded to four members, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Arsella Hemaseth
Frank Leehy
Harold Turner
Eleanor Anderson
Marilyn Follett
Juanita
Kenneth Kerr
Norma, Brandt
Luncheon Hosts and Out-of-Town Guests Tale
Mrs W R Blake hosted a one o clock luncheon Tuesday honoring Anna Larrabee with guests Mrs Joyce Appelman Mrs Frances Cline Mrs Mildred Moore and Mrs Lolita Steele. Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson traveled to Minneapolis to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Brady and Janice. Nels Larson and family housed them in Duluth with overnight stays. Helen Relerson joined as far as Kenyon Minn visiting an aunt and Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Jesse Olsop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
Anna Larrabee
Joyce Appelman
Frances Cline
Mildred Moore
Lolita Steele
Ray Reierson
Minneapolis
Joe Bradys
Janice
the Bradys
Nels Larson
Duluth
Kenyon, Minn
Helen Relerson
Andine Vasby
Jesse Olsop
Clermont Homes Grow with New Garage and Dwellings
B C Shipton is erecting a 22 by 24 foot cement block garage at his Clermont home. The Richard L Olson residence nearby nears completion, complemented by a recently built home by Vernon Meyer, marking a welcome expansion in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Shipton
Clermont
Richard L. Olson
Shipton
Vernon Meyer
Clermont and Volga City play 3 to 2 in fast Sunday game
Clermont defeated Volga City 3 to 2 in a spirited Sunday afternoon matchup. The article notes local attendance, family connections, and nearby civic events including a park fountain dedication and road work progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Volga City
Ney
Fort Ban
Evey
Montauk
del Dennis
Minneapolis
Borman
Los Angeles
Dennis
Arlington
Clermont West Union Road
Albert Christianson
R. O. Woodward
West Union
Clayton Pringle
Cedar Rapids
M. V. Henderson
Hawkeye
Clermont Tourist Park
Ladies Aid Society
Rose Anna Johnson Weds Robert Eskridge at West Clermont Church
Miss Rose Anna Johnson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maurer of Fayette weds Robert R. Eskridge son of Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Eskridge of New Providence in a Sunday ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Rev Beck er officiated. The wedding featured garden flower decor, music by Verla Gunderson and Magi Nej Martin, and a reception for 100 in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Rose Anna Johnson
Fred Maurer
Fayette
Robert R. Eskridge
Elzie Eskridge
New Providence
Becker
Verla Gunderson
MagijNej
Martin
Eugene Severson
Ames
Elmer Nelson
Leslie Wood
Helen Wolfs
Barbara Nading
Isabel Nelson
Lawn Hill
Harvey Meyer
Earl Kloster
Mary
Nelson
Clermont Schools to Open Monday August 30 1948
Supt M H Moore announces Clermont public schools begin the 1948 49 year on Monday Aug 30 at 8 am with a full faculty. Teachers include Thelma Lyngaas Norma Berechtson Arvey Berg Mary ONeill Lansing Andine Vasby Maud Rucker Myra McNitt Dean De Sart Bernard Schrader Alma Anderson and others. Lunches priced 20 25 and 20 for families with three or more. surplus meals reimbursed. Textbooks rented. bus routes to be finalized. flag raising program at 9 am marks opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lyngaas
Clermont
Norma Berechtson
Castalia
Arvey Berg
Mary O'Neill Lansing
Andine Vasby
Maud Rucker
Keyesville
Myra McNitt
Waterloo
Dean de Sart
Bernard, Schrader
M. H. Moore
Alma Anderson
Herbert Martin
Jessie Loftsgard
Rulger Paulson
Paulson
Larrabee
Lorraine Kittelson
A. O. Nesset
All America
All
Legion
Elmer Nelson
Lighthouse of Faith Serves Across Three Churches
A. O. Nesset invites Sunday services Aug 29 across West Clermont at 9:30 pm East Clermont at 11:00 am and Elgin at 8:00 pm with a sermon by Dr N Astrup Larsen president of the Iowa District of the ELCA All Welcome East Clermont Luther League guests of Norway Luther League at 8 pm Choir rehearsals set for West Clermont Wednesday and East Clermont Thursday Officers elected at East Clermont choir rehearsal Sept 1 Priscilla meeting 2:15 pm West Clermont Hostesses listed Sept 2 East Clermont Societies at 2 pm West Clermont New confirm and classes Sept 4 West Clermont 10 am Elgin 2 pm Sunday School Rally West Clermont Sept 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Elgin
Public School Assembly
N. Astrup Larsen
Iowa Dist
E.L. C
Luther League
West Cler ‘Mont
West Clermont Priscilla
Hans Larson
J. A. Erickson
Olson
Merle Moen
Harold Landsgard
Ed Gunderson
Gram
Jake Wander
Carl Halverson
Esther Kimball
Emmanuel Larson
Laura Hall
Almer Amundson
Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Meetings Week
Monday Firemen's meeting and B P Women's meeting precede a West Clermont Priscilla Working Band event. Thursday features W S C S and Rosary Society activities at East Clermont churches. Community guests include the Lar son family, Floyd Netzger, Len Simek, Harry Nelson and John Bakewell households with social visits and music. August 18 birthday party honored Karen Cowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Rosary
East Clermont
Larry Horan
Patty
Frank
Russell Larson
Manchester
Floyd Netzger
Forest Park
Lrl
Len Simek
Harry Nelson
Indianola
John Bakewell
Nelson
Marjorie Scheel
Clermont
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Leo Griebenow
la Crosse
Wis
Prairie du Chien
Leslie Olson
Sherry
Capron
Ray Reierson
Jack Frisbie
St. Olaf
Fred Bigler
Bert West
West Clermont Mission Society Meets with Hostesses
The West Clermont Mission Society gathered Wednesday August 18 with hostesses Millard Nelson Louie Nelson Woodrow Hyde Lavern Hyde Glen Kirkestue Ruth Olson and Richard Olson and Loe Wander. The meeting opened with Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling and included devotional led by Mrs. Martin a treasurer report by Ruth Olson and delegation appointments for the W M F fall convention. The program featured Hymn There s a Wideness in God s Mercy topics on Forgiveness and a Marilyn Stolle solo with birthday offerings from several members before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames Millard ‘Nelson
Louie Nelson
Woodrow Hyde
Lavern Hyde
Glen Kirkestue
Ruth Olson
Richard O. Olson
Loe Wander
Jesua
Martin
Clarence Johnson
Elmer Olson
Burnell Larson
Agnes Bilden
Marilyn Stolle
Scott
Marie Skaren
Susanna Kjosa
Clara Gress
Birthday Dinner Honors Gail Kozelka Fifth Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kozelka entertained at a Sunday dinner for their daughter Gail’s fifth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shipton and family, Mrs. Emma Gunderson and Verla, Mr. and Mrs. William Kozelka, Mr. and Mrs. Merril Gunderson and Carol and Joan, with afternoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lester and Joy of Postville, and Emanuel Kozelka and Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Prairie du Chien Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kozelka
Gail
Wayne Shipton
Johnny
Cheryl
Emma Gunderson
Verla
William Kozalka
Merril Gunderson
Carol
Joan
Paul Lester
Joy
Postville
Emanuel Kozelka
Davis
Prairie du Chien
Wise
Fire department called to Jim Taylor farm home blaze
Clermont fire truck responded to the Jim Taylor farm home east of town yesterday around ten in the morning to extinguish a fire caused by a fuel oil stove in the basement. The kitchen was gutted and dining room damaged but fire loss was partly insured as about 50 to 60 cars gathered at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Jim Taylor
Taylor Farm
Vernon Kirstein Visits Sioux Falls Resident
Vernon Kirstein of Sioux Falls Minnesota visits this week in the Otto Krueger home, staying as a guest and sharing time with the local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Kirstein
Sioux Falls
M. D
Otto Krueger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Krueger
Gress Home
Meeting of Woodland Club
Nisan
Lowe Brothers
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Company
Gordon J. Hoo! Cleemont, One
Enterprise
Joe Bakewell
Waukon
Ed Stry
Millard Sampson
Olavus Berenteen
Oakdale
Steve Svetich
Johnson—Eskridge
Supt. M. H. Moore
Clermont Public Schools
Lutheran Church
the Pledge
DeWayne Johnson
Wayne Olson
Arthur Nelson
America
David Appelman
America the Beautiful
Norene Amundson
Clermont Public
Roger Amundson
Clermont High
Meeting of
Fire Department
Farmers Savings Bank
Cleemont
Vla
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