E Clermont Christmas Program at East Clermont Lutheran
East Clermont Lutheran Church will present a Christmas program on December 25 at 7 30 p m The program titled Angels Rejoice features Hark the Herald Angels Sing Angels From the Realms of Glory It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and other carols with readings by Tommy Cummings Jane Bilden Keith Larson James Larson Gary Larson and others The event includes Sunday school junior senior choirs and a primary department all under the church congregation and Bible readings by multiple participants
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E. Clermont
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Herald Angels
God's Angels
Tommy Cummings
God’s Guardian Angels
Bethlehem
God
God's Messenger Angels
Jane Bilden
Heaven
the Angels
Keith Larson
Mary-Lisa Lamborn
Joseph
Ricky Rose
Angel
Elaine Olson
Shepherds
James
Larson
Eric Amundson
Wisemen
Gary Larson
Terry Cummings
Harold Peterson
Twinkle
Christmas Party At Moose Lodge In Oelwein
The annual Felen Christa Party and dinner was held Wednesday evening at the Moose Lodge in Oelwein. Attending from Clermont were several local residents including Mrs. Lyle Gunderson and Mrs. Gordon Hoopman, along with others. A surprise birthday party for Clarence Morey was held Tuesday afternoon with attendees listed and lunch featuring birthday cake and ice cream.
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Moose Lads
Oelwein
Clermont
Lyle Gunderson
Gordon Hoopman
Truman Paulson
Dean Schneider
Lawrence Kohls
George W. Larson
John Bakewell
Lyle Olson
Wayne Gilson
Clarence Morey
David Appelman
Mary Clothier
Franz “Wnehnan
Fred Cline
Marty Gunders
Louis Olsen
Appelman
Bucks Drawing Winners and Upcoming Prizes
The Saturday drawing identified No 1 winning 40 bucks with Mrs Jorris Martin absent, No 2 for 10 bucks won by Clarence Thorson present, No 3 for 10 bucks to Arthur Nelson Sr absent, and No 4 for 10 bucks to Jake Ames absent. The upcoming draw will award No 1 for 70 bucks and Nos 2 3 4 each for 10 bucks.
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Jorris Martin
Clarence Thorson
Arthur Nelson Sr
Jake Ames
Busy Beavers 4-H Club Sees Christmas Meeting Installations
Busy Beavers 4-H Club held its regular meeting and Christmas party on December 14 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Roll call featured a favorite Christmas carol. Officers for the coming year were installed: Gwen Olsen president, Dianne James vice president, Cheryl Anderson secretary, Donna Frieden historian, Ann Laursen reporter, Tracey Cline and Marie Cummings photographers. Games, gift exchanges, and lunch followed. Reporter Ann Laursen notes Becky Thompson treasurer and lunch organizers Bonnie Kiltoxou and Lana Grichenew.
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Busy Beavers 4-H Club
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Gwen Olsen
Dianne James
Cheryl Anderson
S.2
Donna Frieden
Ann Larsan
Tracey Cline
Marie Cummings
Bonnie Kiltlexou
Lana Grichenew
Ann Laursen
Becky Thompson
Clermont County 4-H Awards Recipients Honored
Clermont County Cousins 4-H members received awards at a recent meeting. Arvin Anpeliman Wanda Frick Linda Nelson Judy Mitts and Bam Fritz earned Guteens and pins for first year. Dennis Anderson Burton Appelman Allan Steffans Christian Miller Susan Nelson Colleen W. Neil got 4-H pencils for second year. Leon Dibble Gary Timmerman Kathy Timmerman Kathleen Gunderson Ann Nelson earned Nail Files for third year. Michael McNeil Pauli Miller Diane McNeal D'Lene Krueger Luann Gunderson Patty Gunderson Nancy Nelson Junanne Bakewell Jane Anderson Pauline Amundson earned Photo Albums for fourth year. Leslie Miller Edward McNeil Zoe Ann Dibble Diane and Elaine Amundson earned 5-year Certificates. Seals were awarded to Marilyn Anderson Brenda Steffing Davin Rowland Stanley Anderson for additional years. D'Lene Krueger reported.
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Clermont Country Cousins
Clermont Comel
Guteens
Arvin Anpeliman
Wanda Frick
Linda Nelson
Judy Mitts
Bam Fritz
Dennis Anderson
Burton Appelman
Alan Steffans
Christian Miller
Susan Nelson
Colleen W. Neil
Leon Dibble
Gary Timmerman
Kathy Timmerman
Kathleen Gunderson
Ann Nelson
Michael McNeil
Pauli Miller
Diane McNecil
D'Lene Krueger
Luann Gunderson
Patty Gunderson
Nancy Nelson
Junanne Bakewell
Jane Anderson
Pauline Amundson
Leslie Miller
Edward McNeil
Zoe Ann Dibble
Diane
Elaine Amundson
Seals
Marilyn Anderson
Brenda Steffing
Davin Rowland
Stanley Anderson
Linds Visit Os car Lind-Amy Hoyland Home
Mr and Mrs Marion Lind of Manchester were pre Christmas dinner guests Sunday in the Os car Lind Amy Hoyland home.
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Marion Lind
Manchester
Oscar Lind
Amy Hoyland
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Summary in December
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening December 14 at Mrs. Norm al Olson’s home. President Mrs. Justin Baker led the business session with thirteen members present. The group reported a net profit of 56.50 from a recent doughnut and chili sale at the Legion Hall. Gifts totaling 14.0 were sent to the Christmas Gift Shop at Town City Veterans Hospital. December cookie committee members were Mrs. Roy Swenson, Mrs. Dean Schneider, and Mrs. Clarence Thorson, to be sent to Woodward State Hospital and School. The Coffee Christmas Club reported 5,115 coffee strips and coupons submitted. Mrs. Lloyd Meier presented the rehabilitation program detailing past and ongoing efforts. Mrs. Lorrinne listed Christmas pacims and the Christmas treats, with fast-8 served by the ladies.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Normal Olson
Justin Baker
Legion Hall
Town City Veterans Hospital
Roy Swenson
Dean Schneider
Clarence Thorson
Woodward State Hospital
Woodward
Lloyd Meier
Lorrinne
Vernon Meyer C vs Yoorly Pyit by Friends in Manannte Death
Obituary brief notes the death of Vernon Meyer in California. It states friends mourn his passing and mentions his wife and a former residence in Clerment. A telephone company job history and local ties are included, with a reference to revival after a Friday death date.
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S. Vernon Meyer
Vernon Meyer
Calif
Anid
Turkey winners named for Saturday turkey giveaway
Winners of the turkeys given away at 2 p m on Saturday afternoon were Orville Berg, Geraldine Williams, Mrs Clavence Larson, Milo Anderson, Henry Heins and Art Wolfs.
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Orville Berg
Geraldine Williams
Mrs
Clavence Larson
Milo Anderson
Henry Heins
Art Wolfs
Y W C Club Christmas Party At Home Of Nims
Y W C Club held its December meeting on December 14 at the home of Shelyy Nims with all members present. Nese Ann Schneider joined as a new member, roll call focused on bow making, and a hospital thank you for Thanksgiving cookies was read. Prizes were awarded, carols sung, gifts exchanged, and a January 11 meeting at Mrs. Jerry F E Anderson's home planned.
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Shelyy
Nims
Nese Ann Schneider
Postville Hospital
Ernest Helgerson
Shelvy Nims
Burdette Sebastian
Jerry FE. Anderson
Legion Post 375 Holds Regular Meeting in Clermont
The Sheehan Olson Legion Post No 375 met on Monday December 13 at the Legion hall with 13 members present. Commander James Anderson opened the session. minutes were read and approved. plans included renting a safety deposit box for charter papers and notifying the State Adjutant about post awards.
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Sheehan-Olson Legion
Legion Hall
James Anderson
Legion Post
John Stankovic
John Halverson
Walter Follett
Anderson
Lyle Gunderson
American Legion
Clermont
Secondon
Howard Johnson
Death of Anna Larrabee, Clermont lifetime resident
Mire Anna Larrabee of Clermont died Sunday December 19 at the Postville home. Services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Anes Simday & errant Home of Elgin. Miss Larrabee was the daughter of the late Governor Lar foe, who served as Governor of Tawa 1883 to 1890 and chaired the Board of Central from 1898 to 1900.
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Mire
Anna Duarrabee
Clermont
Postville
Anes Simday
Elgin Rge
Larrabee
Larfoe
Tawa
Centrol
Birthday Club Meets at Olson Home
The Birthday Club gathered Monday noon at Mrs. Emma Olson’s home to honor Mrs. Etnor Green, Mrs. Miller, and others for birth day anniversaries. The afternoon included bingo followed by a potluck birthday lunch.
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Olson
Etnor Green
Emma Olson
Gusisie Miller
Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save Named
Lucky winners of free Gold Bond stamps at Leo's U-Save last week include Mario Alderson, Mrs. Emily Arundson, Ed Kamp, Mrs. Robert Burrow, and Ross James. Mrs. Emily Amundson visited Tuesday with Mrs. Irene Olson.
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Awa
Leo's
U-Save
Mario Alderson
Emily Arundson
Ed Kamp
Robert Burrow
Ross James
Emily Amundson
Irene Olson
Woodland Study Club Meets December gathering at Mrs. Vasbey home
The Woodland Study Club met December 14 at Mrs. Sophie Vasbey's home. Members sang Silent Night and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, shared a Christmas Scripture from Luke, and announced secret friends for the coming year. Mrs. Burrow presented poems, and birthday tributes were given to Mrs. Erhardt and Mrs. Vasbey. A gift exchange revealed last year's secret friend.
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Woodland Study Club
Arthur Nelson
Herald Angels
Luke
William Burrow
George W. Larson
Raymond Erhardt
Sophie Vasbey
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets for Christmas Meeting
Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Orville Berg home on Friday December 7. Eleven members answered the call with a cookie or candy recipe. Devotions were led by the host. Mrs. Millard Bilton showed slides of her son Peter stationed in San Diego. Silent Night was sung and the meeting closed with prayers and Christmas refreshments.
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Orville Berg
Grand Meadow
Son
Millard Bilton
Peter
San Diego
California
George Frieden
Santa Claus Due at Clermont Visit at 2:00 PM
Santa Claus announced to Clermont merchants his arrival at 2:00 PM on Thursday the 23rd. The event promises treats for children and a festive visit. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Bnach K. Markt visited the Oscar Lind Amy Hovland home on Monday.
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Santa Claus
Clermont
Arive Clermont
Randy
Santa
Mrs. Bnach K. Markt
Monmlay
Oscar Lind
Amy Hovland
Clermont Lutheran Parish Christmas Schedule and Services
East Clermont and West Clermont list Christmas activities with choir rehearsals Sunday school and worship services. Dec 22 23 25 26 marked with Christmas programs caroling Luther League events and local church services noted for Jr and Sr choirs and 4th grade confessions. Pastoral notices name Roger W. Peterson at Clermont Lutheran Parish.
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East Clermont
Sid
West Clermont
Luther League
Good Samaritan Home
West Union
Reminders to Be Bent Out for Unreturned Items
A note reports several jeifers not returned while Fred Cine, town, mentions reminders will be mailed to those who have not turned in. Doctor and Mrs Berges and their three sons from Cresco visited Oscar Lind and Amy Hovland in the Valley Friday for a few hours.
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Fred Cine
Berges
Cresco
the Valley
Oscar Lind
Amy Hovland
Clermont Methodist Worship and Activities Summary
Clermont Methodist reports worship at 8 45 am led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Jr High membership class meets 3 05 to 4 05 pm at the Elgin church on Sunday December 26. Student Recognition Sunday highlights Mens Topcoats on sale at Klingmans. Numerous local residents and guests attended community events and visits over the weekend.
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Jr. High
Elgin
Food Shower For The Sisters At St Peter’s Parish
Members of St Peter's Parish hosted a Christmas food shower for the Sisters from Ossian De Sales School in appreciation of their teaching during the past year. The shower lifts were presented Wednesday. The Sisters staff De Sales grade and high school and CCD grade school at St Peter's Clermont for students not attending Ossian parish school.
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St. Peter's Parish
Ossian de Sales School
de Sales
St Peter's, Clermont
Ossian
Dinner and Shower for Mrs Baltes in Sumner
Mrs Bess Blake hosted a 6:30 dinner and shower for Mrs Norbert Baltes nee Phyllis Skeen, with guests from the Ladies' Bridge Club and Elgin visitor Mrs Dean DeSart. Lorraine Crowe read poems, Baltes received a group gift, then two bridge tables vied for prizes won by Burkard Riegel and Alfred Baechler. Viola Kneeland and Ellen called on Saturday at the Paul Fridley home in Sumner.
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Baltes
Bess Blake
Norbert Baltes
Phyllis Skeen
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Dean DeSart
Elgin
Lloyd Meier
Beulah Lubke
Ruth Starkey
Loraiine Crowe
Viola Kneeland
Ellen
Paul Fridley
Sumner
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Busy Beavers
MIVA
Fire & Wind
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National Fidelity Life Insurance and Hospital Insurance
Marianna Propane CO
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Postville, Iowa
Turkey
Y.W.C. Club
Anna Larrabee
Oes
Merry Christmas
Kjosa’s Cafe & DX
Harris and
Isabell
Klingman’s
Merle Clark
Jeanine
Hilder Gilbertson
Farm Service
Maynard
Howard Kluss
Charlotte
Mary Kay
Monona
Gertie Larson
Festville
Ames Olson
Laverne Larson
Almer Leo Nelson
Ames Olsor
Ile Berg
Grinnell Mutual Insurance
Mutual
Karl Miller
Grinnell
Lana
Riverside Auto Sales
Glen and
Betty Nims
Wdnte
L-Save Store
Leo, Leona
Leon Griebenow Ee ii i
Clermont Coop
Clermont Cooperative
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