YWC Club Holds Last Meeting of the Year
The YWC Club wrapped up the year with a yearend gathering hosted by Mrs. Robert Schneider and Mrs. Jet Bice. New officers were elected including Mrs. Jerry E. Anderson as president and Mrs. Garry Jacobson as cheer leader, with plans for a January start on a two month dieting program and a bake sale to fund a local fund.
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YWC Club
Robert Schneider
Jet Bice
Ernest A Helgerson
Trom
Snk
Beenserger
West Uittonton Hommel
Jerry E. Anderson
Mary Helen Ones Bec
Freee Shelvy Ima
Garry Jacobson
Ernest Helerson
Dan Scrapbook
Birnettltsebastian
Garry, Jacobson
Mary Helen Matt
YWC
Kjosa
Christmas Party at St. Peter's Parish Hall
The annual Christmas party at St. Peter's parish hall was hosted on a Monday evening. School children presented plays and songs and were served by the organizing committee.
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St. Peter’s
St. Peter's Parish Hall
Saas
Entertains Ladies Bridge Club Hosts Evening Social
Mrs. Bess Blake entertained the Ladies' Bridge Club Thursday evening at 2 eighty thirty past eight. Attendees enjoyed a Cant as, wit, and a light repast while noting high scores and friendly competition among Blake and guests.
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Bess" Blake
Tcorey
Ping
Blake
Celebrates 92nd Birthday at West Union Home
Essie Triem celebrated her 92nd birthday on Sunday December 20 at the Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Mrs. Rose Anderson opened the day with her and reported she remains spry. Mrs H R Shiptobi and Judy Shiton er hosted visitors during the evening at the Elkhartili Center brigade.
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Essie Triem
West Union
Rose Anderson
New Members Welcomed to West Clermont Lutheran Church
New members join West Clermont Lutheran Church by adult confirmation or transfer including David Appelman Burton Arvin Douglas Appelman Franz Appelman Jerry Backer Bill Jack Dibble Zoe Ann Leon Jay John Seikovids James Janice Daryl Randy and Mrs Galen Mack Randy Mickey and Kevin Also joining East Clermont Lutheran Church are Rich Neumann David Orvin Rei.
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West Clermont Lutheran Church
David Appelman
Burton
Arvin
Douglas Appelman
Franz Appelman
Jerry Backer
Bill
Jack Dibble
Zoe Ann
Leon
Jay
John
Clermont Luenae
Ah Bn
Rich
Neumann
David
Orvin
Rei
Obituary for Hazel Kipp of West Union
Hazel Kipp, 68, West Union, died of a heart attack December 17 at Fayette County Home where she resided. Born January 19, 1898, she married George Kipp and had two children Gladys and a son who died at six. Survivors include siblings, nieces, nephews, and a host of extended relatives. Funeral services were held December 20 at Mucklethaler Home with organist and soloists. pallbearers named.
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Hazel. White Kipp
West Union
Fayette County
Homer
Cora White
George Kipp
Cren
Gladys
Eldorado
Steffin Brothers
Clermont
Aberdeen
Wash
Maurice Pilgrim
Osage
Glen Nims
Norman Wood
Ervin
Donald’ White
Decorah
Gerald
Richard
Stockton
Calif
Mucklethaler
Permet
West Clermont
Knudtson
Collins
Karen Klingman
Irvin
Donald White
Ronald
Loftsgard
Elgin
Gerald Jacobson
Turkey Winners Named From Last Saturday Draw
Lucky winners of the turkey giveaway are Floyd Bergeson Walter Schutte Martin Ander Tillie Johnson and Albert Schultz.
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Floyd Bergeson
Walter Schutte
Martin Ander
Tillie Johnson
Albert Schultz
Names Draw and Christmas Guests Across Several Farms and Towns
A noisy holiday social scene spans Postville Cedar Rapids Osseo McGregor and nearby areas with numerous visits. Families Cowell Kingery Olson Bergee Kohis Gass Olson Kingery Seabrooke Nelson Lehman and Swenson are listed among Christmas gatherings and weekend guests. Private LaVerne Nims returns home for the holidays.
Metzger Maurer Wedding in Elgin Methodist Church
Miss Darlene Marie Metzger and Lowell Maurer wed in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin. The bride wore a rose patterned gown with lace and net. attendants in red brocade lined the aisle. A reception followed with a tiered cake and punch. both families attended, noting the couple’s school backgrounds.
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Darlene Marie Metzger
John Metzger
Lowell Maurer
Claire Maurer
Fairbank
Wel
Lee Roy Colins
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Collins
Carmire Bing Bronson
Postvill
Postville
Connie Baker
Luann Heins
Jett Howard
Dennis Maurer
Best Mal
Tom Vog
Bing Bronson
Gene Maurer
Doyle Baker
Geraldine Olson
George Howard
Ginger Schrajer
Waterloo
S & J Poultry Service
Valley High School
Fairbank “High School
Airport News and Local Births Across Cedar Rapids Area
Clarence Kittleson flew Mrs Art Matt Mary Helen and Robert to Cedar Rapids on Wednesday December 16. Robert then boarded an airliner for San Diego California. CARD OF THANKS thanks Clermont merchants for helping me win $100 at Saturday's drawing. Mr and Mrs Keith Aanes announce birth of a son weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces born Friday December 18 in King of Prussia Pennsylvania. Mrs Velden Orth Jeff Kim and Mrs LaVerne Swenson visited Postville with Dale Schroeder Monday afternoon.
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Clarence Kittleson
Art Matt
Mary Helen
Robert
Cedar Rapids
San Diego
Calif
Clermont
Agan
Millard Bilden
Keith Aanes
King of Prussia
Penn
Clermont Methodist Church Pastor Lee Roy Collins Leads Service
On Sunday December 27 at Clermont Methodist Church in Elgin students will take part in the Service of Worship for Student Recognition Day led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins.
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Clermont Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Elgin
West Clermont Lutheran Circles Meet in Christmas Study
West Clermont Lutheran Circles met Wednesday afternoon in various homes and at the church. Circle Mary led by Mrs James Henderson. Circle Martha led by Mrs Elmer Olson with nine members. Circle Rebecca led by Mrs Art Amundson. Circle Ruth led by Mrs Louis Olson with nine members plus visitors. Circle Naomi led by Mrs Willet Miller with eight members and one visitor. Circle Sarah led by Mrs Gilbert Anderson. Circle Rachel led by Agnes Bilden with six members. Circle Esther led by Mrs Lee Palmer with eighteen members. Bible studies covered Acts 27 28 Bound for Rome and Christmas themes. gifts included new hymnals paintings and poinsettias. nursery and choir duties assigned. meetings closed with prayer.
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Mary
James Henderson
Art Amundson
Duane Schott
Geripine
Arthur Amundson
Circle Ruth
Louis Olson
Olson
Rose Olson
Martin Amundson
Peterson
Rome
Grace
Ircle Naomi
Willet Miller
Gussie. Miller
Lene
Arnold Stumme
Carmen Swenson
Agnes Bilden
Our Circle
Circle Esther
Lee Palmer
Roger Peterson
Lee Woods
Floyd Bergeson
Esther
Homemakers Met at Schroeder's Farm Home
Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Archie Schroeder's home on Friday December 11. Eleven members attended and exchanged candy with the roll call. Minutes were read and approved. A dinner with Pleasant Valley Homemakers for the District Farm Bureau legislative committee is planned for Monday December 14. Extra items included a Christmas meditation, songs, pennies for friendship, and candy making. The next meeting is January 8 at Mrs. Jack McNeil's home.
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Clermont Township Farm Bureau
Archie Schroeder
Pleasant Valley
Farm Bureau Legislative Committee
Eld
Music and Recreation Chm
American Farm Bureau
Jack McNeil
Birth Day Dinner for Teresa Olson Hosts Quinton Couple
Mrs Rose Olson hosted a dinner last Sunday for Teresa Olson with guests Mr and Mrs Quinton. Additional attendees included Didar Ter es J Medberry and Polly Medberry from Elgin and Van.
West Clermont Lutheran Christmas Program Recital
West Clermont Lutheran Sunday school staged a Christmas program on December 20 at 8 p.m. The event featured processional with Agnes Bilden, organist, and Mrs. Richard Neumann, pianist, songs by the congregation, and multiple performances by children and choirs from nursery through senior high, ending with a closing by Pastor Roger Peterson and the hymn Silent Night.
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West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School
Agnes Bilden
Richard Neumann
Mary and
Joseph
Mary
Allons
Jesus
Christimes
Shepherds
Luke
Roger Peterson
St Ann's Circle Meeting At Bakewell Home
St Ann's Circle of St Peter's Altar and Rosary met at Mrs John Bakewell on Tuesday December 15 with 13 members present. Officers elected include H Skelton as president and Agnes Kneeland as Secretary Treasurer. The program featured lessons from a doctrine meeting and a luncheon was served.
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St. Ann’s
St. Peter's
John Bakewell
Filions
Shanks
Ed Schhivel
Ak’ Psident
Id H'Skelton
Agnes Kneeland
Saenens
Holg
Rolhjipanitz
Christmas Eve and Day Services at St Peters Church
Rev Thomas Currier leads vigil of Christmas with 8 m Sung Liturgy for Mrs J J Roach confessions in afternoon. Midnight Mass English Liturgy with children crib scene. children Wendy Bushman Lori Meier help. Christmas Day 8 am English Liturgy for Celebrant. Octave of Christmas 8 am for Lester Jones family. 10 am for St Peters parish members. Chanter Gerald Fassbinder. Reader Jack McNeil Joe Leehy.
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Thomas Currier
J. J. Roach
McNeil
Wendy Bushman
Lori Meier
Chanter
Gerald Fassbinder
Jack McNeil
Lester Jones
John Bakewell
Joe Leehy
St. Peters Parish
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Judy Shitoner
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John Matz- Users
Kamp
Knoxville
Duane Kamps
Phil Steffans
Agnes Larson
Ruth Brorby
Eugene Butikofer
Randy
Henry Kittleson
Charles City
Lyle Olson
Ranmans Savings Bank
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Maniber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Turkey
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Mir San Hurley ‘Cowell
Jimn Cowell
Nellie Cowell
McGregor
Arlo' Klein
Dewey Cowell
Osseo
Minn
Lawrence Odegard
Waukon
Butikofer
Lawrence Kohis
John Gass
Delmer Kingery
Susan
Cedar Falls
Larry Kingery
Dennis Olson
Harold Bergee
Cresco
Patty Lehman
Henry Nelson
Delwein
James Olson
Wayne Sewyer
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Kenneth Mark
Kendall
Wes
Alan Seabrooke
Jit
Tim
Leo Woods
Bonnie Swenson
Margie Swenson
Vermillion
Frank Nims, Jr
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Airport News
Fire & Wind
Barmaé
Grinnell Mutual
Schroeder
West Clermont Luth
St. Ann’s Circle
Bakewell
St. Peters Church
Grinnele Mutual Insurance
Karl Miller
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Lowe
Clermont Cooperative
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