Granddaughters of Gruver reunite after 31 years in Iowa visit
Mrs Louise Miller hosted a Thursday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Mayer of Beattie Washington and Mrs Willam Campbell of Tacoma Washington. The Washington guests are Gruver granddaughters visiting grandmother Mrs Gruver after 31 years. An additional picnic Sunday at Mr and Mrs Albert Lubkes in Postville drew Clarence Gruver Waukon Frieda Gruver Harold West Union Reuben Griver Cedar Rapids Bess Tachantz Louis Schutte Len Simek and Ratif Thoma among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Miller
Robert
Mayer
Beattie, Wash
Willam Campbell
Facoma
Wash
Mary Grover
Albert Lubke
Postville
Orval Sullivan
Marilyn
Elkader
Léna Peters
Washington
Gruver
Harold
West Union
Reuben Griver
Cedar Rapids
Bess’ Tachantz
Louis, Schutte
Len’ Simek
RatifThoma
End Ang
Business and Professional Women's Club Social at Gunderson Home
The Entertain B P W Club Verla Gunderson and Mrs Wayne Shithsop hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Gunderson residence Monday night A cash donation was raised for the hospital booth at Postville fair After the meeting bridge games were played with high scores awarded to Andine Vashy and Clara Belschner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verla
Gunderson
Wayne “Shithsop
Postville Fair
Andine Vashy
Clara ‘Belschner
Clermont Calendar and Public School Closure Notice
Clermont calendar lists council meeting Monday and church events September 4 to 7. The public schools will be closed Monday September 4 with classes resuming Tuesday September 5. Local residents visit and guest mentions include Earl Pike Denver trip and gatherings at the Follett and Bakewell homes.
Always At Your SERVICE Always At Your SERVICE
Our fully equipped shop with experienced mechanics is always at your service in time of trouble. Machines wear out or break and we can give you prompt service to bring them back to good working condition again.
Genuine Remember for John Deere Parts
A brief note urges using genuine John Deere parts to ensure proper fit and wear like new. It emphasizes heat and authenticity as key benefits for machinery reliability and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Olson-Lareen Miss Darlere Olson Bride of Oliver H Larson
Eldest daughter of Ames and Mrs Olson wed Oliver H Larson at East Clermont Lutheran with a garden scented altar. Bridesmaids wore green and pink. ring bearer carried white rings on a pillow. Reception for 300 followed, guests from across Iowa and beyond. The couple plan to reside near Elgin after a wedding trip to Oregon and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlere Olson
Ames Olson
Oliver H. Larson
Elmereen
Marilyn Olson
Ramona Olson
Karen Olson
LaVerne
Larson
Inton Olson
Amundson
Eugene Thorson
Richard Amundson
Verla Gunderson
Robert Okey
East Clermont
Georgean Kiusa
Ruth Anderson
Donna Gilbertson
Almer Amundson
Orvin Olson
Howard Kluss
Harry Stolle, Jr
Lorraine Kittelson
Judy Swenson
la Venne Swenson
Clermont High School
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Decorah
Elgin High School
Luther College
Elgin
Oregon
California
John Jungblut
James
Wichita Falls
Texas
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Alfred Stolle
Seattle
Wash
Kasper Hanson
Waltham, Minn
Don Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Larson
Oelwein
Franklin Olson
Waterloo
Mia
Bob Okey
Ames
Ernest Brandt Waverly
Robert Wharram
Stanley
Oscar Torkelson
Farmersburg
Osmun dson and Michel wed at West Clermont Lutheran
Phyllis Osmundson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Osmundson and Eugene Michel son of Mrs Ivan Michel of West Union were united in a candlelight double ring ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran church Rev A O Nesset officiated before a large gathering of relatives and friends The bride wore white nylon over taffeta with cathedral train and carried white roses The groom and guests included many family members and bridal party with reception for 375 guests in the church parlors They plan to reside in West Union after a wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oni ‘Suhdays
West Clermont Utheran
Phyllis Osmundson
Elmer’ Osmundson
Eugene Michel
Ivan Michel
West Union
A. O. Nesset
Wayne Larson
Wayne Timmerman
Marian Ashhleman
Alice Granneman
Ail
Joan ,Osmundson
Ardis Osmundson
Jimmie 'Wolf
Jack van Sickle
Lee Aschleman
Bud Brockmeyer
Bob Stendel
Mrs. Michel
Recitals Pupil Lineup at Masonic Temple in Aug
Two recitals by Pupil groups under Mrs Nora Jorgenson were held at the Masonic Temple. The Aug 25 Elgin Clermont pupils and Aug 26 Postville pupils featured local students with many named participants including Grace Janice Anita Rebecca Mary Sandra Shirley Olson Janice Ann Joyce etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Jorgenson
Masonic Temple
Elgin-Clermont
Postville
Grace
Janice
Anita
Rebecca
Mary
Sandra
Shirley Olson
Ann
Joyce
Gordon Larson
Kay
Carol
Joan Swenson
Gwendolyn
Jocelyn
Loreen Ittermann
Kathryn
Jean Amandosa
Wendell Baechler
Linda
Rachel
Paul Hackmann
Marlene
Roberta Mosby
Randine
Margaret Hanson
Marilyn
Dorothy ‘Schaer
Karen
Kay Jacobson
Barbara Anderson
Clarissa Miller
Caro
Lyn Kittelson
Jean Belechner
Diana
Sandra Bilden
Helen Henderson
Carol Shaffer
James
Richard Wenrich
Annette ‘Wenger
Dorothy Helgerson
Mary Schultz
Judy Nelson
Judy Paulson
Kathryn Knudteon
Betty Scott
Helen Reierson
Vera Hangartner
JoAnn Moore
Cathryn Crowe
Marjorie Johnson
Beverly Muehlethaler
Ruth Tillotson
Mary Morse
Marcie Wolf
Marlene Durscher
Local Social Notes Tie Family Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Alfred Walterson of Verona N D was an overnight guest of her sister Mrs Clifford Kittelson and family. Attendees at the Holy Name rally in Mason City Sunday evening included Mr and Mrs Norbert Gerner Mr and Mrs Arthur Mott Mr and Mrs Bob Franzen Isaac Monnahan and Clair Smale. Mrs Nels Gilbert returned from Cedar Rapids where she spent two weeks in Forest Medberry home getting acquainted with her new granddaughter Sandra Kay born Aug 7. The George O Larson family visited Henry Larson’s home Sunday. The Oran Brandt family of Casu alia were dinner guests Sunday in the Hlmer Olson home. Mr and Mrs John Easler and Babe Hall Goldworthy family from Harmony were guests of Rae Fame ted. Satur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Walterson
Verona
N. D
Clifford Kittelson
Norbert Gerner
Arthur Mott
Bob Franzen
Isaac Monnahan
Clair Smale
Mason City
Nels Gilbert
Cedar Rapids
Forest Medberry
Sandra Kay
George O. Larson
Henry Larson
Oran Brandt
Casualia
Hlmer Olson
John Easler
Babe Hall Goldworthy
Harmony
Ome
Rae Fame
Ted. Satur
Twenty Five Years Ago Community Showers and Visits
A county clippings page recalls August showers for brides Clara Tacobson Alma Simerson Myrtle Skarshaug and other local events. Merle Moen returned from Fort Des Moines after 30 days with Uncle Sam. Clermont Chapter O E held the first meeting in the new Masonic Temple. Residents attended fairs, traded poultry prizes, and travelers visited Cedar Falls Chicago and Minneapolis with relatives in Indiana and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Tacobson
Rose Larson
Henry Nelson
Alma Simerson
Nels Gilbert
Swen Swenson
Myrtle Skarshaug
Merle Moen
Uncle Sam
Fort Des Moines
Clermont Opens School with Flag Raising Program
Clermont public schools began Monday August 28 with a 9 a.m. flag raising in the gym due to rain. The program featured Bugle Call, Invocation by Rev. A O Nesser, The American's Creed, Star Spangled Banner, Pledge by Boy Scouts, solo The House I Live In, Welcome by Supt. M H Moore, and a response by DeWayne Johnson. Total enrollment is 181, with grades listed and a high school tally of 28 freshmen, 16 sophomores, 18 juniors, and 8 seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Public Schools
Marilyn Follett
A. O. Nesser
B. J. Schrader
St Peter's School Opens Holy Sacrifice Service
The Holy Sacrifice was offered at 9 o'clock Monday morning marking the official opening of the St. Peter's school year. A large crowd of pupils parents and parishioners attended. Father Robert Cooney pastor offered the Mass. Fifty five pupils enrolled this year up from thirty seven last year with eight children in first grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's School
E. L. Cooney
West Union
Robert ‘Cooney
St. Peter's
Local families visit and host in Cedar Rapids area
Mr and Mrs James Triem spent Tuesday in Cedar Rapids and Marion visiting friends Bobby Yauslin joined them for a visit and returned to Marion Sunday Gilbert Anderson of Minneapolis Minnesota stayed several days last week visiting here Mr and Mrs John Stoltenberg and Conner and Mr and Mrs Parl Sprott and daughter of Bettendorf visited in the Ole Triem home Saturday and Sunday Mrs Stoltenberg and Conner stayed longer Mrs Wm Andres and Bobby Davenport spent past week with parental Walter Follett Mr and Mrs Frank Hyman and Janice of Queens City Missouri were overnight guests Wednesday of the M C Larson family Andine Vasbey was a supper guest Friday in the Lucian Appelman home Mrs Jack Foss of Iowa City was a visitor Friday evening in the Keith Thoma home Mr and Mrs Arthur Eller and children were visitors Sunday of Mrs Clara Meyer Donald and Kristine Eller remained with their grandmother for another week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Triem
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Bobby Yauslin
Gilbert Anderson
Minneapolis
Wm. Andres
Bobby
Davenport
Walter Follett
Frank Hyman
Janice
Queens City
M. C. Larson
Andine Vasbey
Lucian Appelman
Jack Foss
Iowa City
Wes
Keith Thoma
Arthur Eller
Clara Meyer
Donald
Kristine Eller
Highland Lutheran church fifty year anniversary events
Chies A M Nesset pastor announces Highland Lutheran church fifty year celebration on Sunday September 3 with sessions at 10 30 am 2 30 pm and 8 pm and a noon dinner. Other notices include new confirm and classes at West Clermont at 10 am and Elgin at 2 pm Saturday. A joint parish council meeting Monday at West Clermont parlors 8 pm with Rev W T Jordah present. Adult class Tuesday time change 8 pm West Clermont Priscilla Working Band Wednesday 2 15 pm East Clermont Societies meet Thursday 2 pm East Clermont activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
Highland Lutheran Church
Sess
West Clermont
Elgin
W. T. Jordah
Priscilla
East Clermont
Clermont Methodist Church Announces Next Sunday Service
The Clermont Methodist Church schedules a morning service at 11:15 next Sunday led by Rev. Bruce D. Jones. The church night committee met with Mrs. Ralph Schrader to plan this year’s program and dates, with calendars mailed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph ‘Schrader
Bruce D. Jones
Saint Peter's Church Mass Schedule With Services Listed
The notice lists Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday masses at 6:50 a m. It notes Friday devotions for the Sacred Heart, confessions Thursday at 8:00 and before masses on Friday, holy communion at 7:30, and a Holy Hour 7:30 to 8:30. Confessions are also on Saturday at 8:00 and before Sunday mass. General communion Sunday is observed on the first Sunday, with holy communion available at either mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confessions
Beekeberg Jensen s wedding at Decorah Lutheran Church
Mr and Mrs Normal Olson attended the wedding of Gladys Beekeberg and John E Jennersohn at Decorah Lutheran Church on Wednesday Aug 23. Residents of Decorah and nearby areas headed on trips and visits to Black Hills the Dakotas and Colorado with stops to see relatives and family members including Emma Anderson and Vivian Eggen in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Olson
Gladys Beekeberg
John E. Jennersohn
Decorah Lutheran Church
Lester Wenger
John Follen
Black Hills
Dakotas
Roy Swenson
Bonnie
Colorado
Alden Anderson
Moundridge
Kansas
Allen Anderson
Rochester
Emma Anderson
Vernon Olson
Vivian Eggen
Decorah
Henry Olson
Bridal Dinner Honors Miss Olson and Oliver Larson
A bridal dinner honoring Miss Darlene Olson and Oliver Larson, married Saturday Aug 26, was hosted by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Ames Olson. Attending were Elmer and Lavern Larson, Almer Amundson and family, Rev A O Nesset, Mrs Carrie Thorson, Olivia Olson, Louie Amundson and family, Rom Jonah Olson, Quinton Olson, Verta Gunderson, Eugene Thorson, Roger Amundson and Marilyn Sandra Anita and Karen Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Olson
Oliver Larson
Ames Olson
Elmer Larson
Lavern
Almer Amundson
A. O. Nesset
Carrie Thorson
Olivia Olson
Louie Amundson
Rom- Jona Olson
Quinton Olson
Verta Gunderson
Eugene Thorson
Roger Amundson
Marilyn
Sandra
Anita
Karen Olson
Follett Accepted for I T C Cedar Falls Two Year Teaching
Marilyn Follett daughter of Mr and Mrs Follett has been admitted to I T C Cedar Falls for a two year elementary teaching curriculum. She graduates Clermont High School valedictorian in May and has contributed to school life as band member chorus glee club declamation plays sextet and cornet solo. She played girls basketball was a cheerleader and staff member of the newspaper and yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Follett
Follett
Cedar Falls
Miss Follett
Clermont High School
St Ann's circle apron and bake sale in Clermont
St Ann's circle holds an apron and bake sale on Saturday September 2 at 2 30 p m in the Boyle building Clermont. Public is invited. Mr and Mrs Harold Halverson Steven Mrs Martin Halvorson Milo Anderson visited Mrs Emma Anderson at the home of Mrs Othilie Swenson in Rochester Minn Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Circle
Boyle Building
Clermont
Harold Halverson
Steven
Martin Halverson
Milo Anderson
Emma Anderson
Othilie Swenson
Rochester
Minn
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Entertain B, & P. W. Club
Methodist W
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
M. H. Moore
Earl Pike
Denver
Colo
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
Wm. Bakewell
New Albin
Patrine Kelleher
Art Conner
Verni Engle
John Deere Parts
Olson & Olson
Olson
Lareen
Joan
John Thoma
Springville
Louis Thoma
Epipren
Howard Boyle
Ray Connellian
Enterprise
O. E
New Masonic Temple
John Sheehy
Antiques Cahelan
Chicago
L. L. Rounds
Grace Miller
Lime Springs
Myrtle Kerr
H. L. Gordon
Celwein
Clara Gress
Indiana
Sgt
Jimmie
Jungblut
Carl Westpfahl
Harvey Jarme
Minnesota
Chies
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
St. Peter’s Church
Counte
Capper
T. C
Gurplas
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