B P Women Christmas Party and New Year Hosts
The Business and Professional Women held their regular meeting and Christmas party at Esther Oelberg’s home on December 14. A dessert luncheon and gift exchange followed, with reports from cheer and relief committees and a donation to the Home Funding Foundation. Hostesses for the upcoming year are listed by month, with members named for each month from January to November and a picnic planned for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Oelberg
Pauline Boehm
Beverly Gates
Ada M. Paine
Carla Sue Durr
Pringle’s
Inez Thompson
Home Funding Foundation
Florence ‘Bear
Phyllis
Sheen
Lydia Stumme
Lucy Engle
Loretta Schultz
Paula Durr
Irene de Sart
Vinah Shipton
Louise Tomsheek
Andine Vasby
Florence Martin
Clara Belschner
Evelyn Mott
Marjorie Olson
Marjorie Boyle
Bess Blake
Virginia Meskel
Vidal Nordhus
Jacquelyn Bakewell
Picnic
Aldona Anderson
la Nora Halvorson
Evelyn Olson
Laverl Olson
Grace Simek
Louise Miller
Lorrinne Crowe
Adeline Meier
Anna Baechler
Eleanor Pringle
Genfassig
Olson and Larson attend Pioneer seed corn party in Decorah
Mr and Mrs Ln oN Olson were at Decorah on Wednesday for a Christmas party for Pioneer seed corn dealers at the First Lutheran church. Inga Larson visits Minneapolis relatives and will return around Christmas. Mrs L N Olson spent Tuesday afternoon visiting in the Ver ni Engle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ln On
Olson
Decorah
Pioneer
First Luthéran Third
Inga Larson
Minneapolis
L. T. N. Olson
Verni Engle
Christmas Vesper Service by Glermont Study Club
The annual Christmas Vesper sponsored by the Glermont Study Club, chaired by Mrs. M. H. Moore, will be at 3 00 p m Sunday December 20 in the Union Sunday school building. The program features Rev Robert Cooney Rev S B Knudsen Mrs Richard Paynter Lew Barnhouse Ramona Olson Betty Westpfahl and the mixed vocal group H S and others with several carols and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glermont Study Club
M. H.moore
Union Sunday School
M. H. Moore
Robert Cooney
Little Town of Bethlehem
B. Knudsent
Richard Paynter
Lew Barnhouse Rouse
Shepherds Girls
Juggler
Ramona Olson
H. S
Betty ‘Westpfahl
E. G. Steinman
Community club gives turkeys and prizes at Christmas party
Duane Gutcher Art Matt and Marilyn Wedo won the lucky turkeys at the Community club's first Christmas party this year. Fifteen smaller prizes were also given by the merchants. Shoppers could enjoy bargains and share in prize chances at home town merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Gutcher
Art Matt
Marilyn Wedo
Avai
Local Farmers Post High Yields by Variety and Farmer
L. T. N. Olson notes several high yields among local customers last year. Harry Btalle Jr. averaged 125.2 bushels on Pioneer 349, John A. Larson 129.4 bushels on No. 349 and 121.3 bushels on No. 352, while Warvey Meyer averaged 105 bushels on No. 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. N. Olson
Harry Btalle, Jr
Pioneer
Warvey Meyer
Visit to Clarence Kittleson at Rochester Hospital
Mrs. Clarence Kittleson and Henry Kittleson visited Clarence at the Rochester hospital Saturday. Recovery is slow but steady. The ladies bridge club met Friday evening with Mrs. Elmer Easler as hostess serving a dessert luncheon. High scores went to Mrs. Bess Blake and Mrs. Gordon Hoopman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence. Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Rochester
Clarence
Ladies Bridge Club
Elmer Easler
Bess Blake
Gordon Hoopman
Methodist Church Ministers Call for World Service Offering
Rev E G Steinman invites congregants to a bi weekly worship this Sunday at 8 45 a m. A special World Service offering will be received during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Sunday Worship Times at Full Gospel Church
Full Gospel Un-denominational schedules show Sunday school at 10 00 a m and Sunday services at 11 00 a m with Thursday Bible study at 8 00 p m. The notices profile ongoing weekly worship and study sessions for parishioners in a local church setting.
St Peters Church Mass Times and Foresters Meeting
St Peters Church announces Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 am with confessions on Saturday evening. Foresters hold regular meeting Thursday evening December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Clermont Lutheran Parish and West Clermont Service Schedule
Parish activities list junior and senior choirs at East Clermont and West Clermont catechetical classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Christmas program rehearsals planned with divine worship Sunday mornings and Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knudsen
East Clermont
West Clermont
Luther League
Army Discharge News From Colorado Springs and San Diego
Arthur Schott, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Schott, arrived home Sunday morning from Colorado Springs Cola where he received his discharge from the Army after serving in Korea. Kenny Anderson and Steven returned Tuesday night from San Diego Calif where Kenny has been stationed since his return from Korea and has also received his discharge. they are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs George V Larson and Mrs Inga Anderson. Plans for the future are indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schott
Fred Schott
Colorado Springs
Army
Kenny Anderson
Steven
San Diego
Calif
Kenny
Korea
George V. Larson
Inga Anderson
Sunday Visitors Span Several Local Homes
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson visited relatives in McGregor and Cas talia while Mr and Mrs Ole Christenson hosted. The Aubrey Guyer home in Castalia welcomed Meri Olson Mary Stake and Harry Yauslin visited the Gilbert Ostice home. Chas Anderson H A Lubke and Arthur Olson with families shared dinners and calls at nearby homes east of Gunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Johnson
Robert Liebner
McGregor
Ole Christenson
Thelma
Frances
Rose Guyer
Aubrey Guyer
Castalia
Meri
Cornelius
Olson
Mary Stake
Harry
Harry Yauslin
Gilbert Ostice
Chas, Anderson
Ruth
Grandsons Born and Fathers Celebrated on One Day
Mr and Mrs Harold Krecklow of Glenwood welcomed three grandsons in one day on November 14. Burl became a father of twins and Ralph became a grandfather to a son, all occurring the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Krecklow
Glenwood
Burl
Ralph
Student News Staff Discuss Youth Job Traits
The American problems class studies what a young person needs to get a job, prioritizing personality character and appearance. After-school and summer work experience is noted as helpful. Biology reports cover nervous system brain growth repair and elimination. English class symposiums on youth problems juvenile delinquency safety and related topics are presented in groups.
American culture, arts, and education in early studies
The text outlines classroom activities on Macbeth dramatizations and a short synopsis, plus American cultural development in history. It lists typing lessons, poetry styles, and a ten minute words per minute test with several students and scores. It notes a junior class movie outing to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at Fayette theatre with sponsor Mr. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Paul Hackmann
Jean Morse
Marilyn Guyer
Vera Mangartner
Janice Olson
John Knudsen
Ann Larson
Mr. Thomas
Fayette Theatre
Town Ladies Aid Meets at Dummermuth Home
Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth's house with co host Mrs. Verni Engle. Members report visiting the Bookmobile in Clermont on December 3 and donate $10 to USD fund plus renew Iowan library subscription. Officers reelected: Millard Nelson president Verni Engle vice president Guy Muchow secretary Will J. Nelson treasurer. Program committee named Herb Dummermuth Gordon Hoopman Richard Paynter. First quarter book ordering committee: Gordon Hoopman Lorranne Crowe Elmer Olson. Christmas readings and carols concluded. lunch with a Christmas theme served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Ladies Aid
Herbert Dummermuth
Verni Engle
Clermont
USD
Iowan
Millard Nelson
Guy Muchow
Will J. Nelson
Treas
Herb Dummermuth
Gordon Hoopman
Richard Paynter
Lorranne Crowe
Elmer Olson
Finalists Named for Honorary Post at Iowa State Ball
Clermont senior lsie M Jerdee is among ten finalists for an honorary cadet colonel at the State University of Iowa annual military ball announced by the university department of military science and tactics. The ball, set for February 19, features ten finalists from seven SUI sororities and two dormitories after a smoker for advance ROTC students at Iowa Memorial union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsie M. Jerdee
Clermont
State University of Iowa
Universities Department of Military Science and Tactics
Iowa Memorial Union
Public Library Holiday Hours Change for Christmas Week
The public library will be open Tuesday afternoon December 22 for students but closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will not operate the week between Christmas and New Year and will resume regular hours in January. Card of thanks express gratitude for cards and gifts to Carla Sue Durr, Ross E. James and Joy James, and Mrs Lee Palmer for hospital well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Sue
LeRoy
Paula) Durr
Ross E
Joy James
University Hospital
Lee Palmer
Christmas Play Presented by St Peter's School Children
A Christmas play featuring Kenneth Lerch as the Christ Child and Maureen Martin as the Blessed Mother will be performed by St Peter's school children at St Peter's church hall on Friday December 18 at 1 45 PM and Sunday at 7 30 PM. The two act program includes Jingle Bells and a full cast list with teachers and students across multiple roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Kenneth Lerch
Joe Lerch
Elgin
Maureen Martin
St. Peter's’ Church Hall
Kathleen Matt
Bill Szemkus
Lyle Larson
Perrots mark 55 years of marriage at Granville
Mr and Mrs M H Perrot celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at Granville. They wed in Alton in 1898 and marked the milestone with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
M. H. Perrot
Alton
Hay Fire Destroys 1200 Bales Near Emmetsburg
A hay fire of unknown origin wrecked a pile of 1200 bales near Emmetsburg recently. Fire crews responded, preventing spread. The loss highlights risks to local farms and feed supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ill and Hospitalized Return from University Hospital Iowa City
Mrs Lee Palmer and baby daughter Rebecca Sue returned home Thursday from University hospital Iowa City where Mrs Palmer was a polio patient She is progressing and will return for a check up later this month Mr Palmer and Bert O Henderson drove to Iowa City to bring them home Visiting Postville Hospital Patients Lena Peters Louise Miller Len Simek and Keith Thoma called on Mrs Louis Schutte an observation patient and on Mrs Mary Gruver at the Albert Aloe home Mrs Herbert Dummermuth was taken to Decorah hospital for x rays and observation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Palmer
Rebecca Sue
University Hospital
Iowa City
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Bert O. Henderson
Mdris
Lena Peters
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Postville
Louis Schutte
Postville Hospital
Mary Gruver
Albert Aloke
Decorah Hospital
Herbert ‘Dummermuth
Waterloo Minister to Conduct Services on Christmas Eve
The Rev EB Worrall of St Marks Waterloo will bring Holy Communion to Church of The Saviour Clermont on December 24 at 4 30 pm for Episcopalians in northeast Iowa. Clergy absence since summer. Decorah mission attendees expected. heating updated. Sunday services at 9 am led by lay leaders Douglas Thomas and Richard Paynter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. G. Worrall
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Church of the Saviour
Clermont
Iowa
Town
Edwin Bowyer
St. Paul
Little Stone
Episcopal Mission
Decorah
Douglas Thomas
Richard T. Paynter
Candle Lighting Ceremony at St Peters Church
A candle lighting ceremony occurs Friday December 18 at 3 00 PM in St Peters Church with a new Christmas hymn A Light of All the World sung by the children’s choir. Earlier the same day a 1 45 PM program at St Peters church hall precedes the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
St.Peter's Church Hall
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