Community Ladies Honor Mrs Abel at Birthday Event
A Friday evening party honored Mrs Abel with gifts and a potluck lunch after games and cards. Attending were Mrs Wayne Abel, Mrs Brady Paulson, Mrs Emil Lassig, Mrs Riegel, Mrs H F Becker, Mrs Dan Burke and others from West Union and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wriday
Wayne He
Harry Anderson
West
Union
J. M
Ben Hulbert
H. and
Margaret
Gerald
Louie Cashman
Bess Tschantz
Mary ‘Ant
Dan Burke
Wayne “Abel
Brady
Paulson
Emil Lassig
Church Society Closes Successful Year 1943
The Priscilla Working Band wrapped up 1943 at West Clermont Lutheran parish with a yearend meeting. Twelve new members increased the roll to 76. four attended all twelve meetings. Officers elected for 1944 include Mrs. Carmen Swenson president and Mrs. Arthur Nelson treasurer. The group donated to several causes, including $25 to the American Red Cross, and announced program numbers for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Elvira Johnson
Miller
Joe Wander
Jacob Wander
Wm. A.'Nelson
Clarence Johnson
American Red Cross
Carmen Swenson
Herbert Martin
Helen Anderson
Arthur Nelson
Nesset
J. T. N. Olson
Joyce Amundson
Bethlehem
Herbert
Martin
Harry Raney
West Union
Lea
Dilefino A
Reddingvot
Hiwach
Dairy pioneer runs large milk drying plant in Sanborn
Jack Frishle, once with Amon Erickson in Clermont, now heads a major milk drying facility in Sanborn with his son Duane. The government project cost $45,000, is leased for ten years, and includes a $1 option to buy at term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack “Frishle
Clermont
Amon Erickson
Duane
Sanborn
Sermon at Church of the Savior Next Sunday Afternoon
Services and sermon scheduled at the Church of the Savior in Clermont on Sunday afternoon December 12 at 3 o'clock. Rev. Chas F Edwards of Decorah will officiate. All interested are warmly welcomed. Chas F Edwards, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Savior
Clermont
Chas. F. Edwards
Decorah
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Local News
Clermont area church notices detail Sunday services and choir practices at East Clermont and West Clermont, confirmands meeting times, and a December church meeting schedule. Local reports cover Forest Wynn’s farm labor with senior volunteers, a duck story from Odebolt, a mistaken baby mix up incident, and George Halstead’s gopher trapping bounty facts.
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Fritz at Parents’ Home
A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday afternoon in honor of la Mae Fritz at the Fritz home. Hostesses Mrs. Walter Fritz, Mrs. Carl Westpfahl and Mrs. Orville Berg served a 4 o'clock luncheon. Guests left with many lovely gifts for Miss Fritz and her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mae Fritz
Walter Fritz
Fritz
Carl Westpfahl
Orville Berg
W. R. Heiserman
Sumner
Arthur Helmer
Roberta
Fayette
Gee
Herwig
G. D. Grimes
Clifford Bishop
West Union
Rochester Visit and Local Social Note Summary
Richard Olson spent last week in Rochester Minnesota for a medical check up and treatments returning home Monday with his wife driving Sunday to bring him back. A large group of local residents gathered for dinner Sunday at the Henry O Olson home and Lieut Bob Steele traveled to Des Moines ignited plans to attend Ithaca New York Cornell University. A ceremonial gavel from the first Delicious apple tree was presented to Victor Felter of Indianola for his years as president of the town State Horticultural Society. A repair crew worked on the Grundy Light and Power 180 foot smoke stack after a lightning strike, replacing cement slabs and fixing several cracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
Rochester
Minn
Victor Felter
Féltér
State Horticultural Society
Peéru
Madi Soh
I.R
Felter
Fritz-Friederich Tia Mae Fritz and Richard L. Friederich Wed
Fritz daughter of Walter and wife wed Richard Friederich son of Jacob in a Presbyterian parsonage ceremony at West Union. The 2 PM ring ceremony was performed by Rev G W Ukena in the presence of immediate families. Attendants were the bridegroom’s sister and brother-in-law Orville Berg. The bride wore a blue wool dress with gold hat and tan accessories. the attendant wore a blue dress. Groom and best man wore green-blue suits. The bridal party were supper guests at the bride’s parents’ home that evening. a garden shower may be planned later. The couple reside with the bride’s parents at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia Mae Fritz
Walter Fritz
Richard L. Friederich
Jacob Friederich
West Union
G. W. Ukena
Doctor Harvey Skarshaug Dies in Hunting Accident
Victim was Dr. Harvey Skarshaug of Washburn North Dakota. He had lived here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ingebret Skars haug and is survived by his widow three children and several brothers and sisters. His mother predeceased him about two years ago. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brorpy
Harvey Skarshaug
Skarshaug
Washburn
Ingebret Skarshaug
Rochester
Minn
Roland
Clermont Calendar and Local Notices
Clermont community calendar lists meetings from December 13 to 16 including American Legion sessions and a Woodlead study club. Local notices mention residents visiting grandparents, maneuvers in South Carolina, a birthday event for Mrs Ida Olson, and several family visits and moves among Clermont families. Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Cashman are noted along with other hospital and travel details in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Américan’ Legion
American
Legion Auxiliary
Woodlead
West
Clermont Mission Society
W. Cc
Clermont Lodge
A. FL
A.M
Rosary Society Meeting At St Peter's Detailed Attendees
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday afternoon December 2 with Mrs B Riegel presiding. Eighteen members attended along with seven guests including Mrs Paul Bibby Cedar Rapids and Mrs Merle Lang Postville. NCWC president's message read, Catholic Action articles reviewed, refreshments served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
B. Riegel
Paul Bibby
Cedar Rapids
Merle Lang
Postville
Louis A. Olson
Charles Bigler
Jessie Triem
H. A. Lubke
Wayne Abel
H. F.becker
Catholic Action Magazine
Dan Burke
Riegel
Howard Boyle
Lawrence Horan
Average Seal Sale Reaches 80 Cents Per Envelope
Clermont area residents have bought 54.70 worth of Christmas Seals in two weeks. Sixty eight letters were returned averaging 80 cents each. The seal chairman appeals for prompt action to avoid extra work and mailing costs as the campaign continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
St Peters Church Clermont Mass in Sunday Service
St Peter's Church Clermont Iowa announces Sunday mass at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev V J Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Clermont Study Club Meets For England Letters Vesper
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home with Mrs. Cline reading a paper titled Letters from England by Mrs. Banning. Plans were made for a Vesper service at 3 PM on Sunday December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Fred Cline
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ivadell Carpenter
Eline Demo
Walter Lundy
Byron Yauslin
John Yauslin
Pringle
Alfred Olson
Leona Cowles
Loto's
Wesaco
Wm. Baringy
Rockwell City
Mason City
Bert Waters
Miss Crowe
Elgin
Immanuel Larson
Randi Larson of
Guhder
Agnes Wede
John Sampson
Russell Gruver
Gene
Henderson
Richard Kula
Lynn Sarbaugh
Freq Cie
Laura Lyngaas
Jim Sullivan
Hot Springs
Ark
Chicago
Jack Sullivan
St. Louis
Oscar Gilley
Maynard
Ezra Rowland
Reuben Hackmann
Mr. Rowland
Johnson
Teele
Lolita Set Ee
John Meyer
Near Lumner
Aes Rawhend
The
Armers Savings Bank
George
Dubbie Fromen Savings *Bank
Sa Bee Bank
Avons Bank
Caplil
America
Ceils
Eigbert Pane
Van
Washington
Nort
Country
New Ned
Clark
Milne
Waucoma
Clermont H
Clermont Lutheran Parish
A. O. Nessel
Highland
Dee
the Highland
West Clermont
Luther League
East Clermont
Harry Stolle
Dan Kloster
Tom Han ‘Son
Oscar Larson
Bernell Larson
Cornell Anfinson
Peter Lofte
Forest Wynn
Clarinda
Mr. Wynn
Frank Marwell
Charles Wynn
Sam Kepner
Harry Stout
Swan Dahlquist
Odebolt
Omak
Wash
Dahlqust
Dahlquist
Lee Curl i
Jetieron
Hegirkowss
George Halstead
Near West Union
Louise Miller
Ovval Sullivan
Marlyn
Elkader
Mary Grover
Janet Olson
T. T. Laftsgard
Jeanette and
Olvin
Elmer T. Nelson
Calvin
Maxine
Near
Simon Nelson
Henry O. Olson
W. K. Blake
Lolita
Lieut
Bob Steele
Des Moines
Blakes
Capitol City
Lieut. Steele
Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
Fritz—Friederich
Eugene Cogley
Hans J. Larson
Sgt. Cooley
South Carolina
Ida Olson
Russell Larson
Vincent Brngt
Don Stevenson
Jean
Emma Bear
G. Schupanitz
John Kelly
Mary Washburn
Osterdock
Mrs
Paul Wells
Elma
Thomas Cashman
Cashman
John Barnhouse
Mary, Jodd
University Hospital
Iowa City
Bibby
Waterloo
Harry , Johnson and
Marjorie
Alfred Wenger
Entertain Rosary Society
St. Peter’s Church
V. J. Peters
Nels Gilbert
Madison
S. C
George Hanson
Barbo Berg
Gilbert
J. M. Brarby
N. J. Breckner
A. D. Ferguson
Dan Carpenter
Mr. Farmer
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
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