Luther an CHurches elect officers for Clermont parish 1936
Report of officers chosen in East Clermont West Clermont and Highland churches shows efforts to recover from a low mood. Officers include deacons, trustees, secretaries, treasurers, Sunday School superintendents, organists and choir directors with lists of names and meeting dates in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Asbjorn Olson
Sven Blockhus
Gilbertson
Henry Kittleson
Ruth Peterson
Genevieve Anderson
West Clermont
Harry Stolle
E. Nelson
E. E. Bilden
L. T. N. Olson
Martin Nelson
Harry Vauslin
Agnes Bilden
Louise Amundson
Jorgensons Return to Hollywood for Winter Season in California
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson depart for Hollywood Calif for winter. Mrs Jorgenson resumes NBC KFI radio guest pianist appearances and piano coaching with Alexander Raaby. new Mia Jorgenson compositions to be released by Wesley Webster Co. possible new Jorgenson novel this winter. they plan to return to Clermont next April. Local tuberculosis association reminder about Christmas seals. C D A Christmas meeting attended by Mrs John Crowe Mrs Dan Burke and Mae Carlin at Mrs G Lane home in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Hollywood
Calif
Jorgenson
KFI
NBC
Alexander Raaby
Mia
The
Wesley Webster Co
San Bruno
Clermont
Tuberculosis Association
Tony
John Crowe
Dan Burke
Mae Carlin
G. Lane
West Union
Union Sunday School Christmas Program
Clermont Union Sunday School presents a Christmas Eve service at seven with a series of choir items scripture readings and class performances including The Night is Still The Message of the Christmas Bells and Five Little Christmas Bells among others with gifts distributed to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Union Sunday School
Eddie Douglas
Holly
Betty Gilbert
Bella
Mins Dugstad
Helen Halverson
Guiding Star
Maida Sperry
Marjorie Appelman
van Appelman, Jr
Miss Simpson
Laird Cline
Miss Dugstad
Santa Claus Visit Promised in Clermont on Dec 24
North Pole announces Santa will appear in Clermont on Monday December 24 at about 3 p.m. The reporter urges children to gather at the Christmas tree by Ben Douglas' store for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Clermont
North Pole
Enterprise
Ben Douglas
Pris cilla Working Band Elects Officers
At the annual meeting held last Wednesday afternoon the Pris cilla Working Band elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. Oscar Reier son, vice-president Mrs. Millard Bear, secretary Louise Amundson, and treasurer Mrs. Louie Hovland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Oscar Reierson
Millard Bear
Louise Amundson
Louie Hovland
Christmas Story Pageant At West Clermont Lutheran
The West Clermont Lutheran Sunday school presents The Christmas Story on Tuesday evening December 25. Processional songs, scripture readings, prayers, and a pageant feature Mary and Joseph, shepherds, three wise men, and class songs. Several named participants and a choir perform closing carols including Silent Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School
Gunston
Leonard Olson
Verley Ann Paulson
Heavenly Father
Dean Loftsgard
Mary Tschantz
Glen Paulson
James Anderson
Roy Tatro
Birthday Party Honors Eightieth for Halstenson
Friends and relatives gathered at the Halstenson home last Sunday to honor Mr Halstenson on his eightieth birthday and to celebrate Miss Halstenson birthday in January. Guests brought baskets and a bountiful dinner and lunch were served. Each celebrant received a purse of money. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Oscar Houg and son Mrs Olina Erickson George Larson Knute Houg Elmer Houg and son Kittle Houg Chas Halstenson H 8 Groth and son Sarah Groth and Mr and Mrs Louie Hovland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Halstenson
Halstenson
Miss Halstenson
Oscar Houg
Olina Erickson
George Larson
Ed Delaney Injured In Weekend Mishap
Ed Delaney fell Saturday night and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to Decorah hospital Sunday where x rays showed a broken arm near the shoulder and a broken rib. He returned home Monday to rest as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Delaney
Decorah Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Sheehan Post
The American Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Post met at Mrs. Wm. Nelson’s home with Mrs. Walter Follett and Mrs. Hans Hanson assisting. Eighteen members and one guest attended. three new members were initiated. Annual program listings and district reports were noted, with fines for missing pins to begin January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Sheehan
Wm. Nelson
Walter Follett
Hans Hanson
EB. L. Crowe
Jerdee
Henry Olson
Julia Wettleson
J. ©. Anderson
Louie Olson
Legionaire
Martin Nelson
Brandt
Burke
E. L. Crowe
Des Moines
Cresco
van Appelman
Wm. Crowe
Hackman
Carr
Fay
Theo
L. Loftsgard
Ole Christianson
Frautschy
Harry Ya
East Clermont Luther League Program Review
The East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday program on December 23 featuring songs, society invocation by Rev. Gunston, readings by Bessie Lien and Beulah Gunderson, quotations by Harry Amundson, Bible verses by Helmer Lyngaas, and remarks by Rev. Gunston with collections and closing. Also, Red Cross annual meeting re elected officers, Christmas cheer planned for needy families, and a Friday December 21 first eight grades Christmas program at the Larrabee building. Guests at recent events include Mr. and Mrs. H B Greenley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greenley of Elgin, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenley and son. fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated for the Greens. Dr. L. L. Carr dined with E. H. Estey in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Red Cross
Larrabee Building
H. B. Greenley
Frank Greenley
Elgin
Charles Greenley
Decorah
L. L. Carr
E. H. Estey
West Union
Business & Professional Women's Club Christmas Party
The Business and Professional Women's Club held its regular meeting and annual Christmas party at Mrs. H. A. Lubke's home on Friday evening December 14. Eighteen members and seven guests attended. The Thanksgiving basket report noted 12 grocery baskets and 3 fruit baskets given. Activities included two contests and five hundred at five tables with Mrs. Lindroth high and Mrs. Johnson low. Prizes were awarded and gift exchanges enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Professional Women’s Club
H. A. Lubke
Elizabeth Priest
Lindroth
Johnson
Clermont Study Club Plans and Christmas Luncheon
The Clermont Study club met on December 14 with Mrs. Lubke and Mrs. D R Cottrell hosting a one o clock luncheon. A business meeting followed and the program featured biblical drama including a roll call piano solo and two one act plays directed by Mrs. Ada Lindroth. Mr and Mrs Melvin Anderson and family visited the Martin Nelson home for dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
H. A. Lubke
Melvin Anderson
Martin Nelson
Clermont Calendar Dates Of Community Events Listed
December calendar notes Clermont entries for Mission Society meeting on the 16th and O F meeting, a double header basketball date with a grade school program in Larrabee, a free opera house program on the 22nd, Christmas Eve program on the 24th at Union Sunday School, and a Christmas program on the 25th at West Clermont Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
O. F
Larrabee Building
Opera House
Union Sunday School
West Clermont
Confirmation Services at Highland Church
A large gathering at Highland Lutheran Church last Sunday confirmed ten youths led by Rev. G. Gunston. The confirmands were Dale Cheeseman Robert Cheeseman Herman Larson Irving Leonard Glen Thompson Torwald Thompson Hazel Christianson Marjorie Christianson Vergil Cook and Agnes Buroden. Irving Leonard was baptized at the same service and the group shared Holy Communion with the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Lutheran Church
G. Gunston
Dale Cheeseman
Robert Cheeseman
Herman Larson
Irving Leonard
Glen Thompson
Torwald Thompson
Hazel Christianson
Marjorie Christianson
Vergil Cook
Agnes Buroden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lutheran Churches Reports
Highland Church
Bosen
August Benson
A. R. Larson
O. H. Larson
M. E Benson
Wadeng
Hans Anderson
A. Benson
Adolph Larson
Jorgensons
UNION
Lutheran
Practical Gift Store
American Legion Auxiliary
J. 0. Anderson
Agnes, Kneeland
Otto Vasby
Art Nelson
Maurer
W. Martin
Greenley
Albert Christianson
H. Hanson
Cline
Margaret Sheehy
G. Anderson
Kjosa
Elmer Osmundson
East L. L. Program
Santa Reigns
Lubke
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