Double Birthday Party Observed At Nelson Home
A picnic supper honored the dual birthdays of Mrs. Otto Vasby and Arthur Nelson at the Nelson home on Thursday evening. Guests included Theodore Lofisgard, Walter Follett, Richard Griebenow and Lana, William Burrow, Herbert Martin, Henry Schweinerus, and the Nelsons. The group spent the evening playing 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Vasby
Arthur Nelson
Theodore Lofisgard
Walter Follett
Richard Griebenow
Lana
William Burrow
Herbert Martin
Henry Schweinerus
Ezra Rowland Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home
Ezra Rowland marked his fifth birthday on Sunday December 6 with a family birthday party at his home Friday evening. The gathering included oyster stew and a birthday cake baked by his daughter Mrs Norman Reinertson. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ezra Rowland Mr and Mrs Ng Reinertson of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Reuben Hackmann and family Mr and Mrs Oliver Rowland and family Mr and Mrs Merle Buckdasher and family Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby and Howard and Allen Johnson. Friends and neighbors sent cards and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Rowland
Norman Reinertson
Reiertson
Waterloo
Reuben Hackmann
Oliver Rowland
Merle Buckdasher
Otto Vasby
Howard
Allen Johnson
Mr. Rowland
Norris Reierson Promoted to District Electrician
Recent promotion for Norris Reierson, an appliance service man with Interstate Power Co. in West Union, to District Electrician. He has served the company for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Reierson
Interstate Power Co
West Union
District Electrician
Airport News at North St. Paul and Cedar Rapids
The Marhoefer packing plant operates a nearly new Cessna 172 on the field to support business. Hangar modifications last week expanded space for newer planes. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson and Roger spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schelin in North St. Paul Minnesota. Weekend visits included Mr. and Mrs. Nels Iverson with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Halvorson. Mrs. Weldon Orth and Mrs. Harold Orth with Nancy and Larry traveled to Waterloo. Extensions include Mrs. Edwin Krueger and Mrs. Lena Wenger visiting Mrs. Matie Krueger, Mrs.Lou Cornish, and Amanda Krueger. Mrs. W. R. Blake and Mrs. Lester Luchsinger visited in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marhoefer Packing
Elmer Olson
Roger
Charles Schelin
North St. Paul
Minn
Nels Iverson
Roy Hal- Verson
Mare
Weldon Orth
Harold Orth
Nancy
Larry
Waterloo
Richard O. Olson
Russell Larson
John Larson
Cedar Rapids
Louis Blood
Harold Larson
Edwin Krueger
Lena Wenger
Matie Krueger
Lou Cornish
Amanda Krueger
W. R. Blake
Lester Luchsinger
Oelwein
Priscilla Working Band Holds December Meeting and Installations
The Priscilla Working Band met December 2 with hostesses Mdms Arthur S Olson Arthur Nelson Arthur Amundson LC Jerdee and Leo Griebenow. Officers for the coming year were installed by Pastor Kronlokken, including Mrs Pars Amundson and others. The program featured readings from The Christian Woman, a skit by Roy Tatro and others, vocal numbers, and Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Mdms
Arthur S. Olson
Arthur Nelson
Arthur Amundson
Jerdee
Leo Griebenow
Kronlokken
Aca Ree
Arpars Amunds
Miller
Leo Woods
Richard O. Olson
Clarence Johnson
Treas
Vernon Anderson
Roy Tatro
William Nelson, Jr
Willet Miller
Clarence Kittleson
Raymond Er
B and P Women Hold Thanksgiving Luncheon Meeting
The Business and Professional Women met on Monday November 30 at Mrs Lyle Olson home for lunch. Hostesses were Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Dennis Bear. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Nordhus and Mrs Arnold Stumme. About 40 Thanksgiving baskets were given to elderly and shut ins. Three new members joined: Mrs Richard Osterhus Mrs Floyd Bergeson and Mrs Mary Olson. It was decided to sack candy for Santa Claus. The Christmas party will be at Mrs Elmer Olsons home with a 1000 gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
Louis A. Olson
Dennis Bear
Charles Nordhus
Arnold Stumme
Richard Osterhus
Floyd Bergeson
Mary Olson
Santa Claus
Birthday Dinner Guests Highlight Gunderson Family
Steven Dawn and Kevin Gunderson of Monona and Mr and Mrs Henry Gunderson observed Kathleen Gundersons birthday at the Lyle Gunderson home Wednesday. Dinner guests included Jacob Friederich Jr and Robert Friederich, Allan and Chuckie. Evening visitors were Richard Friederichs family and Ames Olson. Mrs Charles DeSotel convalescing at Gerald Gutcher home since Saturday. Robert Skelton family moved into Gerald Gutcher apartment last week. Donald Frank Debra of Spring Valley and Orville Bergs guests Wednesday. Richard Hofer and Ivan Anderson were guests Sunday with the Orville Bergs. Mrs Millard Bear released from Decorah Hospital Saturday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Dawn
Kevin Gunderson
Monona
Hanry Gunderson
Lyle Gunderson
Kathleen Gunderson
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Robert Friederich
Allan
Chuckie
Orville Berg
Richard Friederich
Ames Olson
Charles DeSotel
Gerald Gutcher
Robert Skelton
Donald Frank
Debra
Spring Valley
Minn
Olaf Berg
Richard Hofer
Ivan Anderson
Orville Bergs
Millard Bear
the Decorah Hospital
Obituary for Nellie Quinn Candidate data missing
Nellie Quinn died Tuesday December 1 at the family home. Services were held at St Peters Catholic Church with Fr Sullivan officiating, burial in Clermont church cemetery. She was daughter of Michael and Mary Quinn born in Navy 1667 and survived by brother Ed sister Elizabeth, three nieces Lawrence Lappe Jesup Amos LaFever Inglewood Bellevue. Casket bearers named. Card of thanks from Ed and Elizabeth Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingelwood
Calif
Joseph Garban
Bellevue
Wash
John Finnegan
Will Carlin
John Kelly
W. A. Kneeland
William Wedel
Norbert Gerner
To Spend Winter in Arizona
Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson took Mrs Gena Anderson to Cedar Rapids Sunday and then to Denmark to visit the Gene Anderson family. Tuesday she left for Tucson Arizona where she will spend the winter with Mr and Mrs M H Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Anderson
Gena Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Denmark
Gene Anderson
Tucson
Ariz
M. H. Hanson
Clermont Local News Weekend Visits and Thanksgiving Gatherings
Clermont residents and relatives recount visits across Iowa and Illinois. Gerene Larson stayed with Waterloo parents. Ruth Starkey traveled to Cedar Rapids then La Habra Calif.. Norman Reinertson visited Olsen and Howard Johnson. Thanksgiving dinners featured many local families and guests from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerene Larson
Waterloo
Geo
Larson
Ruth Starkey
Cedar Rapids
Myrtle Andrew
Marion
John Bush
la Habra
Calif
Norman Reinertson
Olsen
Howard Johnson
Beulah Lubke
Birthday Bridge Club
Mdms
Franz Appelman
Chas. Heiser
I. C. Jerdee
Louie Olson
Mae Carlin
Bess Blake
Charles Heiser
Fred Cline
Dean Schultz
Monona
Arthur Nelson
Edward Waters
Craig
Brenda
Des Moines
Ambrose Waters
Walter Follett
H. H. Follett
Kenton Krueger
Kurtis
Karen
Walter
Henry Follett
Clermont Co-op Holds Annual Meeting in Church Basement
The Clermont Co-operative held its annual meeting on Monday in the church basement. A solid crowd attended a good dinner as manager Lyle Gunderson reported finances nearing the quarter million mark. The co-op added a bulk feed truck and a 6000 bushel bin to aid bulk feed users. Orville Lindell of the Iowa Institute of Co-operatives spoke. George Victor Felco salesman and Larry Burkett Felco fieldman attended as guests. Vernon Anderson and Reuben Steffens were re-elected three-year directors. Morris Amundson was elected new director. Jacob Friederich Jr. won the deer prize, a clock radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Co-operative
Catholic Church
Lyle Gunderson
Orville Lindell
Iowa Institute of Co-operatives
George Victor
Monona
Felco
Territory
Larry Burkett
Charles City
Vernon Anderson
Reuben Steffens
Morris Amundson
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Card of Thanks from Mrs Millard Rear
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during illness. The writer thanks them for cards gifts hospital visits and meals after returning home. Expresses sincere appreciation to all who remembered her during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Rear
Local drawing falls short as Lauer misses buck prize
Fritz Lauer of West Union was drawn for the 160 dollar bucks drawing but was absent. Next week the drawing increases to 200 dollars. Free turkeys were given to several residents including Mrs Byron Yauslin Otto Vasby and Clarion Olson. Visitors to the Olson home Friday evening included LaVerne Swenson Charles Thorson and Harlo Meyer. Various locals later shared meals and attended gatherings across the area including 4 H training in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Lauer
West Union
Local visitors and travels around Postville area
Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson visited in the James Gunderson home at Postville Sunday afternoon. Several guests from Waterloo Cedar Falls Decorah and Monona plus family movings and Florida Maine trips are noted. Shoots of birthday celebrations and weekend visits fill the page with neighborly news and moves.
Gospel Message Church Service Times Announcement
Gospel Message Church announces morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 p m Pastor Lester Lease welcomes all to attend the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Message Church
Lester Lease
Clermont Lutheran Parish November and December Activities
Clermont Lutheran Parish outlines December and week by week events with programs from East and West churches. The schedule lists choir rehearsals, Sunday services, Sunday schools, a Messiah performance at Luther College, Mission Society meetings, and hostesses for events with multiple names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West Church
Luther College
West Mission Society
Mdms
Almer L. Nelson
Gordon Hoopman
George Belschner
James Anderson
William Mueller
Thelmer Helgerson
William B. Miller
Louise Bilden
Millard Nelson, Jr
West
East L. C. R
East Church
Methodist Church Visits Highlight Local Socials
Donald T. Caspers, pastor, visited in Hans Sandvold’s home Monday afternoon. Thursday evening guests in Charles Becker’s home helped Mrs. Becker celebrate her birthday, including Louis Becker Judy Elmer Nelsons Isabel Nelson Har lo Meyer and Harvey Meyer. Friday evening at Leslie Kleppe’s, Orville Berg, Marvin Richard Raymond Jacob Jr. Robert and Lester Friederichs attended for Jacob Friederich Sr.’s birthday and his wedding anniversary. Leo Foels Tennie and Tamara called in the afternoon. Wilbur Buddenberg of Castalia visited Ed Burt Sunday afternoon. Oliver Hansen and family were in Chicago for the International Livestock Show Monday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gunderson
James Gunderson
Postville
A. M. Parrish
Waterloo
Otto Vashy
Parrish
Vashy
West Union
Ole Paulson
Mary Halverson
Perry Paulson
Hilda Anderson
Carl Halverson
Robert Mott
Bobby
Cedar Rapids
A. H. Mott
Ronald Gunderson
Monona
Otto Vasby
Wayne Schott
Debra
Vasby
L. §. Amundson
Walter Hennis
Albert Tinderholt
Decorah
Vernon Anderson
Joe Feters
Harvey Meyer
Charles Becker
L. T. N. Olson
Ruth Larson
John Yauslin
Glen Buck
Hawkeye
Millard Nelson, Sr
Merle Anderson
Hans Sandvold
Lester Friederich
Jacob Friederich
Richard Friederichs
Leo Foels
Tennie
Tamara
Wilbur Buddenberg
Castalia
Ed Burt
Snday
Oliver Hansen
Chicago
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Airport News
Clermont
Clermont, Ows
Priscilla
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
Durance Corf
Ateneencen Svinfaabonaen Pg A
Nellie Quinn
Father Sullivan
Elizabeth Quinn
Arizona
Lee Palmer
Becky
Present
Verle Palmer
C. A. Palmer
Waukon
Helen Palmer
Highland Park
Ill
Roberta Palmer
Verle
Sunda
Aldora Anderson
L'Myra
Charles Thorson
Cheryl
Enoch T. Mark
Lloyd Aanes
Lyle Aanes
Earl Aanes
Fayette
Roy Gags
Weat Union
L. M. Hovland
Robert Linds
George Ling
Denver
Colorado
Marichester
Clermont Co-op
Gordon Schupbach
A. B. Bertilson
Regina Bonnell
Austin, Minn
Ben Frautschy
Elmer Grafenberg
James
David Rowland
PMV
Gunderson
Duane Kamp
Donald Kamp
Robert Boehmiler
Robert Boehmler
Eric
Florida
Elmer Peterson
LaMont Gericke
Clermont Bucks
Turkey
Santa
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