Priscillas Serve Dinner to Co op at Lutheran Church
The Cler mont Co op met at the Lutheran church parlors on Monday December 6 serving 130 dinners. Guest speaker Elmer Kreger of Ralston retired manager of Felo spoke as Lyle Gunderson highlighted the Co op's best year. Clarence Olson was re elected to the board with Roy Tatro and Carman Swenson replacing Frang Appelman and Clarence Thorson. A remodeling project for spring and summer was voted. Board then elected Otto Krueger president Vernon Anderson vice president and Keith Thoma secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Clermont
Elmer Kreger
Ralston
Felo
Lyle Gunderson
Clarence Olson
jRoy Tatro
Carman Swenson
Frang Appelman
Clarence
Clermont Study Club Meets for Religion Topic
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday November 30 at Mrs. John Shipton home with assistants Mrs. Lucian Appelman and Mrs. B Knudsen. Eleven members answered roll call on Religion in the News and the day’s topic Religion and You was led by Mrs. Appelman using The Use of Life and Man and God as references. The president announced Mrs. M C Larson the county chairman is elected second district vice director. December meeting and Christmas party moved to December 16 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Ruth Starkey home with members bringing gifts for the children's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
John Shipton
Lucian Appelman
B. Knudsen
M. C. Larson
Ruth, Starkey
Local T B Chairman urges mail-in Seal letters drive
Reports that 100 Seal letters have been returned with $122.00 collected so far. The appeal notes the effort fights tuberculosis and heart disease, stressing the message that these killers spare no age or race and asks readers to send their contribution, warning that anyone could be next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
T. B
Enlistments Highlight Service Addresses for Two Families
In Service Solder Address, Mr and Mrs Arthur Matt list their son Pvt Ralph R Matt US 55492186 Co D 46th Armd Inf Bn Sth Armd Div Camp Chattee Ark Enlists in Air Force. Mr and Mrs Claude Gress report daughter Mrs Francis Eunice Shay says son Richard has enlisted in the air force and was sent by plane from Des Moines to Los Angeles on Tuesday Nov 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solder
Arthur Matt
Ralph R. Matt
Co. D
46Th Armd
Camp Chattee
Ark
Air Force
Claude Gress
Francis
Eunice) Shay
Richard
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Calif
Visitation notes from Central City Cedar Falls and Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Claude Gress recently visited the Francis Shay and L J Wise homes in Central City and the Kenneth Gress home in Cedar Falls. Kenneth Gress family moved this summer into a newly built Cedar Falls home. Mr and Mrs Verni Engle spent Tuesday in Iowa City where Mr Engle sought follow up observation at a Veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gress
Francis Shay
L. J. Wise
Central City
Kenneth Gress
Cedar Falls
Phas
Verni Engle
Iowa City
Mr. Engle
Veterans Hospital
Clermont Lutheran Parish Events and Services
Clermont hosts sermon and catechetical classes led by Pastor B Knudsen with multiple services at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m plus Sunday school times. East Clermont and West Clermont conduct divine worship and school services with community activities including Mothers Club and choir rehearsals. Highland holds annual meeting and catechetical class while East Clermont hosts mothers club at Millard Bilden home and L C R events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knudsen
Clermont
Mission ‘Society
Manis
Theo. Loftsgard
Ivan Anderson
Harry Vauslin
L. T. N. Olson
Jesse Olson
Ruth Larson
Louie Anderson
Earl Kloster
Millard Nelson
St Peter's Church schedule announced by Rev Cooney
St Peter's Church posts weekly mass times with Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney as pastor. Sunday services at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday masses at 8:00 a.m. Confessions offered on Saturday evening and before Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Full Gospel Un-denominational Sunday Schedule
Full Gospel Un-denominational church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m Sunday services at 1400 2 p m and 6:00 p m Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p m The Rev and Mrs James Schilling pastors in school house 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18 Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schilling
Clermont
Highway 18
Christmas gathering and bridge results in local notices
Members of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters and chaplain Father Robert Cooney met December 1 at Mae Carlin’s home for a pre Christmas picnic dinner and gift exchange. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olson. Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth hosted a ladies bridge night with prizes for high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Robert Cooney
Mae Carlin
Arthur S. Olson
Alvin Amundson
Herbert Dummermuth
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Franz Appelman
Dummermuth
Ray Reierson
Emil Johnson
Bill Herman
Prairie du Chien
Oscar Olson
Clermont High School Radio Speakers Highlight Christmas Seals Drive
Clermont High School students Ann Larson Joan Hennett and Marilyn Guyer broadcast on KOEL December 7 in the annual high school radio speaking program. Virginia Meskel directed the effort for the Fayette County TB Association and Town TB and Health Association. The seniors, part of 146 Town high schools, presented original talks on TB awareness and Christmas Seals. Adrian Larson, a Clermont senior born December 11, 1937, stands 5 9 with brown hair and blue eyes and plans factory work after graduation, enjoying his car and hamburgers while listening to I Need You Now by Eddie Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School
KOEL
Fayette County TB ‘Assn
Town TB and Health Aasn
Ann Liarson
Joan Hennett
Marilyn Guyer
Virginia Meskel
Postville Hospital
Clermont
Adrian Larson
Eddie Fisher
John Wayne
Audrey Bepblin
Student Council Plans Handbook Revisions and News Briefs
The student council held two in school meetings focusing on a weekly bulletin board with jokes questions of the week Hood readings and clippings. They plan to revise the student handbook for upcoming years and will report on United Nations topics next meeting. The kindergarten enjoys Thanksgiving lessons and toy shop activities using scraps to design paint and simulate a store with real money. Several absences noted and a pupil transfer mentioned as Maureen Bush moves away. Gregory Palmer’s dental card arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
First Grade Thankful Board Notes Home and School
In a classroom display the first grade reflects on blessings such as home church school parents brothers sisters teacher food and clothing. The effort showcases gratitude as a learning activity amid ongoing illness in the room.
Riverside Club Met at Mott Home
The Riverside Social Club met last Tuesday at Mrs. Bob Mott’s home with twenty-three members and three guests. Members approved sending five dollars to three children’s homes for Christmas gifts. The annual Christmas party will be hosted by Mrs. Robert Barrett. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Roy Tatro Jr, Mrs. Bud Kohls, and Mrs. G. O. Anderson. Mrs. L. T. Olson won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Bob Mott
Robert Barrett
Roy Tatro, Jr
Bud Kohls
Priscilla Working Band Meets and Officers Elected
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday December 1 with hostesses Mdms Ruth Larson Ludwig Anderson Harry Vauslin Walter Durscher L T N Olson and Floyd Bergeson. New officers named president Mrs Clarence Kittelson vice president Mrs E W Hilgeman secretary Mrs Joe Wander and treasurer Mrs Alvin Amundson. Program planned includes hymn reading by Mrs Miller and vocal duet by Mrs Theo Lofts gard and Mrs Louie Olson. Guests included the James Henderson family Bert Henderson and Mrs Franz Appelman at the A E Freier home in Cedar Falls. Supper guests at the Art Nelson home celebrated Mr and Mrs Nelsons and Mr Vasbys birthdays. Five hundred played. Frederick Appelman of Wichita Kans and Carl and Don Appelman attended a Clover Farm party at Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Mdms
Ruth Larson
Ludwig Anderson
Harry Vauslin
Walter Durscher
L. T. N. Olson
Floyd Bergeson
Clarence Kittelson
Mra
E. W. Hilgeman
Joe Wander
Roy Swenson
Sec'y
Alvin Amundson
Treas
Willet Miller
Miller
Theo, Loftsgard
Louie Olson
James Henderson
Bert Henderson
Franz Appelman
A. E. Freier
Cedar Falls
Art Nelson
Otto Vasby
Mr. Nelson
Mrs Vasby
Dean Schultz
Millard Nelson
Theo, Loftsgerd
Elmer Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Frederick Appelman
Wichita
Kans
Carl
Don
Appelman
Lucian Appelman
R. G. Schupanitz
Robert
Clover Farm
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Fenal
Ruth Olson
Lyle Gunderson
Ft. Dodge
Gunderson
Felco
Harry Gunderson
Henry Schweinerus
Walter Hennis
Gordon Larson
Joseph Larson
Clermont
Oratorio Society
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
King Mamorial Chapel
Births Report Two New Sons in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids
A son named Thomas Allan weighing 7 lbs 1 oz was born at Scholtz Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Anderson of Waterloo. The family’s older son Steven spent three weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Larson before Kenny’s return home. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Larson traveled to Waterloo while Larson stayed a few days. Kenny’s mother Inga returned home. In Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Osweiler welcomed James Francis, born Thursday at Mercy Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Schupanitz and Robert J. visited Cedar Rapids to meet their new grandson and nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Anderson
Waterloo
Thomas Allan
Navy
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Steven
George W. Larson
Mrs. Larson
Mrs. Anderson
Donald Osweiler
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
James Francis
R. G. Schupanitz
Robert J
Coffee strips due by Dec 14 call for return
FENAL requests coffee strips be mailed by Tuesday evening December 14 at the latest. Ruth Olson notes the deadline. The item appears in a community notices section alongside local visits and gatherings.
Clermont Drawings Set for December Dates and Prizes
Clermont schedules four drawings on December 11 15 18 and 22 with prizes including dressed turkeys and various merchandise. Coupons mailed to patrons grant entrance. On December 18 Santa will deliver a treaty for the children and on December 24 a free movie will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Santa
B P Women Committee Appointments Noted at Meeting
The Business and Professional Women's Association held a Monday Nov 29 meeting at Mrs Alfred Baechler’s home. President Aldora Anderson named committees for Cheer Relief Membership Publicity Program Christmas and Drivers training. New member Ernie Brandt welcomed. Forty Thanksgiving cheer gifts reported. Weekend guests Loyce Erickson and Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Professional Women's Assn
Alfred Baechler
Emil Lassig
Clifton Pringle
Aldora Anderson
Elmer Olson
Howard Boyle
Andine Vasby
Ray Tomsheck
Lloyd Meier
Vida Nordhus
Verni Engle
John Bakewes
Evelyn Olson
LeRoy Durr
Arnold Stumme
Len Simek
Beverly Gates
Wayne Shipton
L.M. Crowe
Fat Meskel
Ernie Brandt
Ground Observers Corps Meeting At Legion Hall
About forty people attended the Clermont Post GOC gathering at the Legion hall Saturday evening. Air Force officers from the Minneapolis Filter Center spoke on civil defense, showed films on air attack scenarios, and explained jet-squadron aircraft tracking. The post has been active for four years and maintains 24 hour defense readiness with daily aircraft reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ground Observers Corps
Legion Hall
Air Force
McDonald
Faire
Filter Center
Minneapolis
America
G.O. C
United States
Clermont Post G. O. C
Engle Couple Fetes 35th Anniversary With Friends
A weekend party and picnic honored Mr and Mrs Verni Engle for their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Dahms, Mr and Mrs Elmer Schutte of Postville, Reuben Svendsen family of Lawler, John Bakewell and daughters, Mr and Mrs Millard Bear, and Mr and Mrs B Riegel. The Engles received gifts from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
Engle
Ed Dahms
Elmer Schutte
Postville
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
John Bakewell
Millard Bear
Local social visits cited in Elgin area notices
Kathy Vanderbeck of Elgin spent Monday and Tuesday of last week with the Kenton Krueger family. Peter Erickson was a supper guest Sunday in the L E Amundson home. Mrs Lorranne Crowe and Cathryn, and Mrs LaNora Halvorson were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Bess Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Vanderbeck
Elgin
Kenton Krueger
Peter Erickson
L .E. Amundson
Lorranne Crowe
Cathryn
LaNora Halvorson
Bess Blake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont ‘Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Full
Prince Eszterhazy
Europe
New York City
George Washington Bridge
Riverside Club
Mott Home
Drivers Training Club
J.A. Erickson
Loyce Erickson
Mrs. Norman Erickson
Crowe’s
N. E
Iowa
Crowe’s Store
Clermont, Iowa
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