Approaching Marriage Announced at Waterloo Dinner
Neva Gulcher of Waterloo and Arthur H. Arend were announced as engaged and planning marriage at a party in Waterloo. Host Johanna Bohan hosted sixteen guests with a yellow and white floral centerpiece and a banner announcing Oct 2 as the wedding date. Both parties work for Mid-Continental Petroleum Co. at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Gulcher
Waterloo
Arthur H. Arend
Rose Arend
Johanna Bohan
Dennis
Dorothy Bohan
Bridge
Banco
Mid-Continent Petroleum Co
Guteher
Josephine Wells
Gerald Guteher
Numerous Visits From Friday to Monday By Olson Family
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Olson and Janet visited many relatives and friends from Friday through Monday. They called at Nora Springs in the John and Lewis Jacobson homes and with Harold Skarshaug in Ames. They stayed with Rev and Mrs Hiram Jacobson ten miles from Ames and with Harris Olson and Rev F H Rudi in Glidden. Overnight guests at Kensett were Bernice Olson. Miss Olson taught third and fourth grades locally last year and will move to Monona this fall for a similar post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Olson
Janet
John
Lewis Jacobson
Nora Springs
Harold Skarshaug
Ames
Hiram Jacobson
Glidden
Harris Olson
F. H. Rudi
Bernice Olson
Kensett
Miss Olson
Monona
Mrs Jerry Spencer Suffers Sore Thumb From Infection
Mrs. Jerry Spencer developed a sore thumb due to an infection that affected her hand. Medical staff treated the area and advised care to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Spencer
LaMotte Couple Wed Here Last Week
Helen Gibbs daughter of D J Gibbs of LaMotte married John Wilson son of Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Chariton at St Peter s rectory by Rev F Leo O Connell on Friday at 5 30 PM A dinner at Corner Cupboard followed for bridal party relatives and friends Post ceremony notes mention Mrs Wilson teaching at Town State Teachers College and former Eagle Grove teacher while Wilson attended University of Iowa and Penn College The couple plan to live in Melchr where the bridegroom coaches in public schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gibbs
D. J. Gibbs
LaMotte
John Wilson
William Wilson
Chariton
St. Peter's
F. Leo O'Connell
Loretta Rafferty
Daniel Gibbs
la Motte
Wilson
Town State Teachers’ College
Eagle Grove
University of Iowa
Penn College
Melchr
Nelson Shop Building Nearing Completion
Contractor Will J. Nelson nears roof completion on his cement block shop measuring 36 by 60 feet near the creamery. He bought a quarter city block used also for lumber sawing, promising a year round, convenient layout for his business once finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Nelson
Nelson
Marjorie Bauman and James Triem Wed in Clermont Set
Marjorie Bauman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Bauman of Hawkeye and James Triem eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Triem exchanged marriage vows on Saturday Aug 24 read by Rev F Leo O Connell at the Clermont rectory. The couple will reside in Marion. Local attendees noted at a Sunday dinner with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Bauman
Ben Bauman
Hawkeye
James Triem
Ralph Triem
F. Leo O’connell
Clermont
Triem
Ossian High School
Eckhart
Marion
Harold
C. N. Olson
Franklin D. Roosevelt Appoints U.S. Canadian Officials
The President named several men to key federal roles in a United States Canada collaboration. Officials are to coordinate policy, trade, and border matters, signaling a new phase in bilateral relations under the Roosevelts administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Rooseelt
Entertain B and P W Club Geneva Wells and Marjorie Scheel
Entertain B and P W Club Geneva Wells and Marjorie Scheel entertained the Business and Professional Women's club at the latter's home Monday evening. Thirteen members responded to roll call. Loretta Rafferty and Mrs. Wm Scheel were guests. Mrs Len Simek vice president conducted the short business meeting at which Mrs Wm Crowe and Mrs Richard Olson were named on a committee to gather information relative to a flower show which the group discussed. Prizes in bridge were won by Mrs Carl Voeltz and Mrs Alfred Baechler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Wells
Marjorie Scheel
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Loretta Rafferty
Wm. Scheel
Len Simek
Wm. Crowe
Richard Olson
Carl Voeltz
Alfred Baechler
Mississippi Nighthawks Return to Clermont Dance
The Mississippi Nighthawks plan a dance at the Clermont opera house on Saturday evening September 14. The six member orchestra will play a mix of music to suit both old and young dancers, marking the venue's second event since reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Nighthawks
Clermont Opera House
Shower for Harris Kjasa couple before Aug. 13 wedding
Neighbors and relatives hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kjasa at the bride's mother's home before their August wedding in Clermont. Rev Frederick Ludwig officiated at the Lutheran church in Postville, with attendants Isabelle Mangartner Richard Hangartner and Violet Miller. The groom is a Clermont High School alumnus of 1935 and works in trucking. couple plans to reside in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Kjasa
Thes. Kjosa
Clermont
Local Pastor Speaks at Spillville Deanery Meeting
Rev. Hlubek of Spillville and Rev. F. Leo O Connell spoke Monday afternoon at the National Council of Catholic Women deanery meeting in Spillville. Officers elected: Mrs. Shea Decorah president, Mrs. Mayme Molumby West Union vice president, Mrs. Frances Juve Decorah secretary, Mrs. Ida Andera Spillville treasurer, Mary Carlin Clermont board member. Numerous locals attended and social visits followed including family and friend gatherings in Spillville and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlubek
Spillville
F. Leo O'Connell
National Council of Catholic Women
Shea
Decorah
Mayme Molumby
West Union
Frances Juve
Ida Andera
Mary Carlin
Clermont
Funeral services held for Mrs Ragna Lofte near Ossian
Mrs Ragna Lofte died August 22 after a week in Waterloo hospital. Funeral at Stone church near Ossian with attendees Art Stee Peter Lofte Wm Burrow and family Richard Griebenow Lars Sampson Mary Washburn and Mary Benson. Survived by daughter Mrs Eddie Abfalter of Waterloo who had lived with her since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Church
Ossian
Ragna Lofte
Waterloo
Art Stee
Peter Lofte
Wm. Burrow
Robert
Richard Griebenow
Lars Sampson
Mary Washburn
Mary Benson
Lofte
Daugher
Eddie Abfalter
Oclwein Man Heads Young G. O. P. Meeting
At Fayette County Young Republicans meeting Monday at Fayette James Brorby was elected secretary treasurer. About 150 to 175 members attended moving to Legion hall. Dr D L Bull of Owlwein elected permanent chairman. Lois Robertson West Union named vice chairman Joe Leiser Oclwein publicity chairman. Membership drives planned. 75 new members joined. 25 cents fee chosen. Future meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
James Brorby
Town Hall
Legion Hall
Curtis Hartman
D. L. Bull
Owlwein
Lois Robertson
West Union
Joe Leiser
Oclwein
East Lutheran Choir to Present Concert
East Clermont Lutheran church hosts an evening concert led by Rev N S Magelson with audience participation. Choir performs sacred and classical pieces including The Heavens Resound The Trumpeter and Onward Christian Soldiers followed by a goodwill luncheon in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lutheran Choir
Kreutzer
MacFarlan
Christianson
Grieg
Lorenz
Sullivan Brewer
Ashford
America
Berlin
N. S. Magelson
Blayanger
Ossian
Stop Here to Visit Old Time Friends
Mrs John Colwell and Mary visited from Cedar Falls, staying with Mrs Wm Crowe early in the week. Colwell, married to the former Episcopal minister here, renewed many acquaintances. They later traveled to Minnesota to see Kenyon and Rush City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colwell
Mary
Cedar Falls
Wm. Crowe
Vacationers and visitors noted in small town sightings
Olem, Peterson and Irene and Sadie vacationing in Minnesota and North Dakota. Mr and Mrs Clem Kneeland visited in Paul Friediey home near Sumner. Sunday visitors included Johar Yauslin Byron Yauslin and Doris of Cedar Rapids. Rev C J Randall and family enroute from Lo Fach to Excelsines Wis called on relatives in his Mielaity. Mrs John Stoltenberg and Mary Jane Conner returned to Betten dorf after a week with C Olson and Barnabella. Robert Hackett injured his foot last week requiring three stitches. Lloyd Anderson cut his leg with an axe Monday afternoon needing three stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Holt
Laura Lyngans
Hartland
Minn
Alfred Madsen
Helen Osmundson
Clarence Johnsen
Hannah Jensen
Agnes Halverson
Storden
Gilbert Halverson
Lamberton
Decorah
Historical Museum
Clarence Johnson
Lorraine Osmundson
Richard Olson
Robert Wharram
Joan
Stanley
Rapid City
van Hook
N. D
South Dakota
Black Hills
Mary Jeanette
Grace Olson
Ed Dugstad
Henry Olson
Margaret Becker
Will Delaney
Waterloo
Mary Ann Wettleson
Gunder
Martin Nelson
Ray Garvey
Austin
Dan Burke
J. L. Whitford
Len Sinvk
Clifton Pringle
Whitford
L. L. Carr
Fayette County
Henderson
Ammazette
B. C. Henderson
Cedar Rapid
Joe Kula
Davenport
Florence Baker
St. Paul
C. A. Seese
Lois Olson
W. B. Blake
Des Moines
Norbert Gerner
Andrew Gerner
John Johls
Chicago
Albert Scheel
Wm. Scheel
Scheel
Karl Martin
Frank Nims
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Anna Larrabee
Montauk
M. J. Channer
Oelwein
Hoyt Young
Chas. Bigler
Cedar Falls
L. V. Candee
Anamosa
Roy Swenson
Robert Vernon
Milo Meyer
Carol Lee
Postville
Verni Brandt
Andine Vasbey
Marshdale Lodge
Mt. Morrison
Colo
Clermont
Innes Larrabee McAlvin
Evanston, Il
Lynn
Julie Anne
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Prairie du Chien
Mary Ann Nelson
McAlvin
Olem
Peterson
Irene
Sadie
Minnesota
North Dakota
Clem Kneeland
Paul Friediey
Sumner
Uodate Johar Yauslin
Byron Yauslin
John Smut
Doris
C. J. Randall
Lofach
Excelsines
Ridatlives
John Stoltenberg
Mary Jane
Conner
Bettendorf
C. Olson
Barnabella
Robert Hackett
Lloyd Anderson
Singing Church Sunday Services and Lodge Programs
The Lutheran church schedule lists Divine worship at West Clermont at 3 a.m. and at East Clermont in English at 7 a.m. plus Highland service at 2:30 p.m. The West Union Luther League program led by Rev. Brag. East Clermont Luther Leauge at 6 p.m. A wife concert is planned in East church Friday evening August 30 at 8. The East Clermont Mission Society and Priscilla Working Band have September meetings with listed officers. Rev. E. E. Ramsey is pastor.
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West Cler Mont
East Clermont Church
Tfa
Highland
St. Olsf Luther League of
West Union
Brag
Pastes
Clermont Luther League
Wioe
East Church
Lunen
East Clermont Mission Society
Tloson
Ewald Kiyngags
Gerrhard Halverson
Anna Guddersin
Priscilla
L. M. Hovland
Roy Swenson
Carmen Swenson
Richard
West Clermont Mission Society
Clermont Calendar Highlights Social and Civic Events
August calendar lists West Clermont Mission Society activities and church group meetings. Early September events include public school opening, town council, OES meeting, Priscilla Working Band, Royal Neighbors of America, Rosary Society. Report notes visits by Mrs Fay and others, and a birth announcement from Waukon with details of relatives and new granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors of America
Rosary Society
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Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Clermont, Iowa
Nelson Shop
Pres. Roosevelt
U. S
Canadian Defense Board
Col. Jos
T. McNarney
Forest P. Sherman
Stanley D. Embick
John D. Washington, D. C
Soundphoto
Entertain B. & P.W. Club
Shower
Church of the Savior
Nest Laindiy
Bepto
Clermont Lutheran Communaenion
Servne
Thas Choir
Euredial
Chas
Lutheran Church
Frank Fay
Oliver Fay
Independence
Alfred Wenger
Volga City
Lester Wenger
Tunily
Bartyredeen
Bollay Pinnet
Cat
Ral Sonveth Vaaner Qiests Mopihax
Abe
da Tisigtel Wep
Sinter Mary Pauline
Mary Doferoa
Letofia Beequid
Agni
Arrecwdier
Eid Janik
Sapdsiy
Hance Rein
Corlae Rapids
Seicers Pooy
Ted
Marie Selaescl
Tery
Tar Clermient Ue
Psusd
Maurice Kayveny
Waukon
John Raveeny
LaVanne
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