Am Legion Auxiliary Meek to Serve Community in Christmas Drive
The Am Legion Auxiliary reports a busy Christmas season with items donated to Good Samaritan Home and Mental Institute. A $100 donation to a welfare child, clothing and jewelry valued at $51.55 and $10 highlights, plus $5 to the TSTB. The Christmas Seal sale reported 4,242 strips, largely gathered by Jr. girls house to house. Cookie committee organized by Mrs Olson with Mrs Raymond Lof and Mrs Lester Luchsinger. The program featured readings from Mrs Follett and Mrs Loftsgard, Christmas poems, carols, and a Christmas prayer. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mental ‘Institute
Independence Hinty
Christenas
Coffée Atrip
Dec
Mra
Louis Olson
Raymond Lof
Lester Luchsinger
Good Samaritan
West
Si Lukes
Walter Follett
Study Club Meeting at Clermont Home
Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. Fred Cline's home on Tuesday December 3rd with members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Cline program on Pattern for Faith featured by Mrs. Jerdee who reviewed Beyond Ourselves by Katherine Marshall and read a sermon Lets Keep Christmas by Peter Marshall. Mrs. Louis Olson reviewed the Club Woman. The Christmas Candle was lit and Lenore Shipton read an original verse Candles. A gift of money was sent to Care in memory of Mrs. Karl Miller. Members brought cookies for Fayette County Fair.
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Clermont Study Club
Fred Cline
Turkey and Buck Winners at Saturday Winners Event
Turkey and Buck Winners Saturday afternoon were Mrs Frank Nims Jr Mrs Hubert Cummings Joy Mabb George Frieden Ed Johnson and Melvin Johnson The $5.00 winners were Mrs Melvina Lauer and Mrs Thil mer Thompson
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Frank. Nims Jr
Hubert Cummings
Joy Mabb
George Frieden
Ed Johnson
Melvin Johnson
Melvina Lauer
Thilmer Thompson
Community notes from West Union and nearby areas
Local residents attend church and social events through December. Highlights include visits between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids families for Christmas, games and club gatherings, travel for parts and visits to Wisconsin towns, and a correction clarifying a prior misnaming in the last issue.
Attend Meeting for Stockholders
Four representatives of the Glenmont Co operative attended the annual stockholders meeting of the Omaha Bank for Co operatives in Omaha on December 10. Clermont figures include Clarence Kittelson Charles Derring Carmie Peterson and farmers. Clermont association fee was part of more 1200 Ice.
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Glenmont Co-operative
Omaha
Omaha Bank For Co-operatives
Clermont
Clarence Kittelson
Charles Derring
Carmie Peterson
United States
Clermont Association
Women Hostesses at Business and Prof. Events
Mrs Grace Simek Mrs Richard Osterhus and Mrs Glen Nims lead a listing of women hostesses for business and professional events. Names include Mrs Lloyd Meier George Larson and Mrs Tenis A Olson. Other months feature Mrs Bess Blake Mrs Paul Lassig and Mrs Dennis and more.
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Grace Simek
Richard
Osterhus
Glen Nims
Lloyd Meier
George Larson
Tenis A. Olson
Evelyn Olson
Mary Oeil
Wayne Shipton
Floyd Hergeson
Hi Boyle
Lyle Olson
Bess Blake
Paul Lassig
Dennis
Millard Larson
Leo Orth
Leland Probert
Lorraine Crowe
Phyllis Skeen
Arnold Stumme
Alfred Baechler
Clifton Pringle
Levi Molokken
Bork Couple Welcome Baby at Mercy Hospital Cresco
Mr and Mrs Robert Bork are parents of a baby boy born at Mercy Hospital Cresco on Thursday December 13. Named Richard Dean he weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces. The Borks reside in the Blake apartment.
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Robert Bork
Iasom
Mercy Hospital
Cresco
Richard Dean
Christmas Party of Grand Meadow Study Club
The Grand Meadow Study Club held its Christmas party at the Almer Amundson home on Friday December 14. Members answered roll call with a Christmas idea sung carols. Mrs Lyle Aanes and Mrs Orman Amundson described customs. The Lords Prayer and Ta bla Prayer were said. A gift exchange was held and lunch was served by the host family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Almer
Ladies Bridge Club Dinner and High Scores
The Ladies Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Erkerd on Wednesday evening for a $30 dinner. High score was held by Esther Carlin with Lorraine Crowe second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurkerd Legel
Esther Carlin
Lorrinne Crowe
Sheehan Olson Post Meeting Recaps December 10 Session
The regular Sheehan-Olson Post No. 375 meeting opened with Commander Follett presiding. The session noted registration and committee updates for Cub Scouts and Explorers leaders. With no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Sheehan - Olson
Follett
Bay
Cub
Scouts and
Explorers Scouts
Lee Palmer
Cara
Olson Family Hosts Teresa Olson Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Quinton Olson entertained Friday for their daughter Teresa s sixth birthday. Guests included Mrs Clara Muncie and Mr and Mrs Floyd Stensland of West Union, Mr and Mrs Glen Medberry and girls of Volga, Mr and Mrs J P Medberry of Elgin, Mrs Rose Olson, Rev and Mrs Henry Schroeder, Mr and Mrs Carl Hackman, and Miss Lena Baugartner, callers of Mrs Lena Wenger. Free gift wrapping at Klingman s Clothes Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton Olson
Teresa
Clara Muncie
Floyd Stensland
West Union
Glen Medberry
Volga
J. P. Medberry
Elgin
Rose Olson
Henry Schroeder
Carl Hackman
Lena Baumgartner
Lena Wenger
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Santa Claus Arrives in Clermont Saturday Event
Santa Claus visits Clermont on Saturday December 22 arriving about 3:00 p.m. with treats for children. A turkey drawing at 2:30 awards six turkeys. two Clermont Bucks drawings follow Santa's departure. Bucks prizes total five each, with drawings held shortly after.
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Santa Claus
Clermont
Santa
B P Women's Meeting Luncheon and Christmas Party
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday evening December 10 at Betty's Cafe for a luncheon. The annual Christmas party was held at Mrs Elmer Olsons home with Mrs Alfred Nordhus and Andine Vasby as assistant hostesses. Twenty members attended. Cards of thanks were read from Mrs Donald Murphy, Mrs Gilbert Anderson, Anna Larrabee, and the Good Samaritan Home. The group decided to pay Christmas bills when materials were bought and to sack candy on Thursday December 20 with all members urged to help. Mrs Elmer Olson and Mrs Louis A Olson were appointed Santa's helpers by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Betty's Cafe
Elmer Olson
Alfred Nordhus
Andine Vasby
Donald “Muphy
Gilbert Anderson
Anna Larrabee
Good Samaritan
Relief Committee
Louis A. Olson
West Clermont Evening Group Meeting Notes
The West Clermont Evening Group met December 13 with hostesses Mrs Carman Swenson and Mrs James Anderson. The session opened with Silent Night as Bible Study led by Mrs Lyle Olson and Mrs Arnold Stumme on Christ transforms Light. Members urged to renew Lutheran Standard and Scope subscriptions. Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Weldon Orth and Wanda Meyer.
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West Clermont Alcw
Carman Swenson
James Anderson
Lyle Olson
Arnold Stumme
Lutheran Standard
Weldon Orth
Wanda Meyer
Thanks for support during hospital stay in Postville
Mrs Gena Anderson expresses gratitude for cards and letters from friends while in Postville hospital and thanks nurses and Dr Wolt. She notes visits at home and lists family and friends who spent the weekend in Topeka visiting Captain Herbert March and family, and others visiting Frida ning at the Robert Frierichs home in Postville.
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Postville Hospital
Wolt
Gena Anderson
Asbjorn March
Postville
Millard Bilden
Jane
Don
Dean
Zelda
Topeka
Kansas
Herbert March
Orville Berg
Leslie Kleppe
Fridaning
Robert Frierich
Notice to creditors for Brady Paulson estate in Iowa
Notice is hereby given that in December 1962 the administratrix with the will annexed Mary Agnes Paulson for the estate of Brady Paulson deceased in Floyd County Iowa requests all persons indebted to the estate to pay and those with claims against the estate to present them legally authenticated for allowance. First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.
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Iowa
Brady Paulson
Mary Agnes Paulson
Dave
Co. Antes Siamese
First National Bank
West Union
Guyer to Join Local Bank Staff in January
Arnold Guyer of Clermont will join Farmers Savings Bank staff on January 1, succeeding Eugene Robison who recently resigned. A West Union High School graduate, he studied at Gates Business College in Waterloo and now works for the State Bank of Fayette. He resides with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Guyer. Mrs. Charles Thorson of Clermont will continue temporarily.
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Arnold Guyer
Clermont
Farmers Savings Bank
L. H. Meier
Eugene Robison
Guyer
West Union High School
Gates Business College
Waterloo
State Bank of
Christmas Seal Appeal Urges Quick Contributions
Notice from Mrs. Walter Follett in Clermont township asks residents to donate to the TB association for the Christmas Seal drive. It stresses the cause is worthy and urges timely contributions from a few outstanding supporters.
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Walter Follett
Clermont Township
TB Association
East Clermont Mother's Club Meeting at Hanson's
The East Clermont Mother's Club met at Hanson s on December 11 with 18 members, one guest, and six children present. Devotions were by Mrs Eugene Thorson, roll call listed favorite Christmas foods, and a lesson on We Love One Another We Forgive One Another. A January meeting will be at Sylven Taylor s. Mrs Emil Lassig and Mrs Gerald Gutcher visited Iowa City for Duane Gutcher s Christmas holiday. Card of thanks from John Paul Barnhouse honors hospital care and kindness.
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East Clermont
Miraneyay
Bernaranson
Eugene Thorson
Oliver Larson
Emil Lassig
Gerald Gutcher
Iowa City
Duane Gutcher
Swisher
Eugene Robison
Postville Hospital
John Paul
Clermont Lutheran Parish Christmas Services and Classes
The Clermont Lutheran Parish announces December events with Confirmation classes on Saturday at the usual time and Sunday services at 9 30 am in the West section. Christmas Day services are scheduled for 9 30 am and a Christmas program in the evening. East section lists additional Thursday and Saturday activities and a 10 30 Sunday school on Christmas Day.
Clermont Comets Christmas Party at Postville Hall
The Clermont Comets held their family Christmas party at Postville hall on Dée. A picnic supper was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Anderson and Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Anderson, Dean, Dennis and David, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Schroeder and Ken, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dibble and Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rowland, Everett, James and David, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Upton and Ronald, Reuben Steffens, Brenda and Allen, Eddie and Mike McNeil and Gary Timmerman. Games were played for recreation.
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Clermont Comets
Postville Hall
Dée
Leslie Anderson
Stanley
Burnell Anderson
Dean
Dennis
David
Archie Schroeder
Ken
Jack Dibble
Leon
Oliver Rowland
Everett
James
Charles Upton
Ronald
Reuben Steffins
Brenda
Allen
Eddie
Mike McNeil
Gary Timmerman
Halversons Leave for Tucson Winter
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halverson left Friday for Tucson Arizona to spend the winter with their son Howard who attends the State University of Arizona Their address will be 1630 East Speedway Tucson miz
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Gerhard Halverson
Tucson
Ariz
Howard
State University of Arizona
1630 East Speedway
Miz
Ask For T. B. Contributions Remin memo urges contributions
The T. B. chairman asks donors to mail their contributions to save the cost of reminders. The message emphasizes assisting the T. B. fund and other diseases while noting some holders still have sealed envelopes. It encourages returning contributions and selling it with a want ad.
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Remin T. B
T. B
Ainst Dis
Woodland Study Club Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mrs Dibble
Mrs Jack Dibble hosted the Woodland Study Club Christmas party on Tuesday afternoon December 11. Members sang Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Cookies for the Good Samaritan Home were collected. The program featured Keeping Christmas and Christmas Around the World readings, Thought for the Day, and a gift exchange with secret pals for the coming year. Chester Greene of Cas-yalla was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dibble
Woodland Study Club
Good Samaritan
West Union
Harry Gunderson
St Peters Church Announces Interim Pastor Rev Joseph Hsu
St Peter's Church names Rev Joseph Hsu as interim pastor. Christmas Masses listed at 8 00 and 10 00 with additional services including midnight and 5 00 pm. Confession slots scheduled for Saturday Dec 22 7 30 to 9 00 pm and Monday Dec 24 on the hour from 2 00 to 5 00 pm.
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St. Peter’s Church
Joseph Hsu
Klingman’s Clothes Shop Hours Through Christmas
Mrs. Guy Probert visited the Will Probert home in Wadena Sunday as a guest. Klingman’s Clothes Shop announces nightly hours extending to Christmas.
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Klingman
Guy Probert
Will Probert
Wadena
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Legion Auxiliary
Intersta’ Power Co
Oly Boch
Christ Bose
Eikader
Robert Steele
Julie
Dubuque
W. B. Blake
Garol
Mary
Cedar Rapids
Loore’s
Crawfordville
Indiana
Kari Miller
Clarissa
Cedar Falls
State College
Albert Lubke
Beulah Lubke
Harold Light
Canasta Club
Clarence Tatro
Burkard Riegel
Gordon Hoopman
Gutcher
Agnes Larson
Olaf Berg
J. M. Halvorson
Spring Valley
Minnesota
J. A. Erickson
Mary Olson
Gussie Miller
Andine Vasbey
Fennimore
Wisc
Jennia Nelson
Nelson
Clarence Rear
Millard Rear
Grand Meadow
Ladies Bridge Club
Enaricee
Farmens Savings Bank
B. & P. Women’s Meeting
East Mother’s Club
Hanson’s
Donald R. Murphy
N. E
Co-Op
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Arizona
Mrs. Dibble
Woodland Club
Clermont Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Karl Miller
Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn
Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co
Heace
Earth
Clermont Coop CO
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