Mrs Emil Larson Karine Simersen Rites Held In Clermont
Mrs Emil Larson Karine Simersen died December 21 1987 at age 64 after a long illness. Born December 13 1872 in Garloseie Ventre Toten Norway she came to America at 24 with cousin John Bjerke. Survivors include husband Emil six children and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 24 at Clermont Lutheran Church conducted by Rev E F Ramsey with special music and flowers arranged by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karine Simersen
Garloseie Ventre Toten
Norway
America
John Bjerke
Fargo
N. D
Petra Otteson
Clayton County
Iowa
Emil Larson
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Signa
Adolph Frederick
Willamsfield
SI. Lloyd
Glermont
Mabel
John Burrow
Cattalia
Ernest
Elgin
Millard
West Union
Arthur Loftsgard
Clermont Red Cross Plans Christmas Outreach at Library
Clermont Branch of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Larrabee school library on Tuesday evening December 21. Mrs. R. V. Brandt was re elected chairman and presided. The group approved buying food and fruit baskets to deliver Christmas cheer to several persons and formed a health program survey committee for schools led by Supt. Lenhart Dr. Carr and J. A. Erickson. Officers reelected include Mrs. Brandt as chairwoman and Mrs. Louise Miller as Home Service Chairman with Mrs. Dan Burke as Secretary-Treasurer. Financials show a December 18 1936 balance of 80.07 with contributions to flood sufferers and various local groups totaling 143.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
American Red Cross
Larrabee School
R. V. Brandt
Home Service
Louise Miller
Gertrude White
Lenhart
Carr
J. A. Erickson
RB. V. Brandt
Dan Burke
Clermont Union Church Sees Weekend Visitors
J J Snyder minister leads worship at 7 30 p m with Mrs Wm Nelson pianist. Harold Skarshaug Anna Brorby and Winifred Groth of Ames visited from Saturday to Monday with relatives in Ames and Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Harold Skarshaug
Anna Brorby
Winifred Groth
Ames
Postville
Floral offerings and thanks to all helpers at Mom's passing
Emil Larson and children and Evelyn Nordhus express gratitude for gifts to the Mission and to everyone who assisted in caring for mother during her intense suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Emil Larson
Evelyn Nordhus
Farmer and family travel from Watrous to Menauto
A Canadian farmer named J. W. Stewart travels with his wife and six children from Watrous Saskatchewan toward Menauto where they reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stewart
Watrous, Sask
Menauto
Auxiliary to Help Disabled And Dependent Families
Welfare work for disabled veterans and their families will be a key focus for the American Legion Auxiliary this year led by rehabilitation chairman Mrs. Fred Cline. The group seeks eligible women to enroll to support veterans, their dependents, and the families of the dead as they bear wartime hardships. Other notes include Christmas visits and social events across Davenport Mason City Clermont Eric Pa McGregor Des Moines Cedar Rapids Gowrie Oelwein Laurens Pocahontas St Joseph plus local gatherings and bridge club results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Fred Cline
Sheehan Auxiliary Unit
Auxiliary
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
John Zoedhler
Davenport
L. L. Carr
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Clermont
B. A. Lenhart
Zwingle
Esther Carlin
Eric,Pa
L. H
Cedar Rapids
G. Koland
Mary Washburn
Fan George
Gowrie
Paul Wells
Oclwein
John Moon
Loretta
Francis
Kenneth Owens
Minneapolis
W. B. Blake
Des Moines
Union Sunday
Ladies’ Contract Bridge Club
Carlton Peck
W. R. Blake
E. L. Cisone
Alice Sullivan
Dunlap
Charles Sullivan
Louise Sullivan
Glen W. Chappell
Chicago, D
J. S. Sullivan
Constructive Discipline Discussion At Home Training School
The second training school at Mrs. Carmen Swenson’s home focused on three home discipline types autocratic democratic and anarchistic. Democratic discipline was urged as best for a cooperative society with praise to children as sunshine for the body. The session included Christmas traditions decorations and a music recognition contest. The Traveling Library from Ames Extension Service was praised and upcoming topics include children uses of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Swenson
Miss Weils
Ewald
Brandt
Edward MacDowell
Ethelbut Nevin
Weils
Jesus
Rose
Ames
Legion Auxiliary Program for 1988 Summary
The Legion Auxiliary plans a year of monthly meetings and roles led by named volunteers. Months from January to December list specific ladies and their positions, including reserves, with names such as Mrs R V Brandt and Mrs Will Nelson, reflecting a 1938 1988 program framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
R. V. Brandt
Hans Hanson
Wm. Crowe
Will Nelson
Walter Follett
H. H. Follett
Marcvh
J. L. Carr
H. E. Landsgard
J. C. Halverson
Theo Loftsgard
Miklus
Arthur Nelson
Martin Nelson
Christine Rypestol
Mellion Loftsgard
Otto Vasby
G. H. Haeckmann
Agnes Kneeland
Andine Vasby
Franz Appelman
T. C. Jerdee
Gilbert Anderson
Walter Vinton
W. Crowe
Fr. L. Crowe
Elmer Osmundsen
Thea
Kjosa
Fred Cline
Harry Vaustin
Melvin Olson
Ludwig Anderson
Dan Burke
J. B. Greenley
Ben Frautchy
Rulger Paulson
Priscilla Working Band Meets at Lutheran Parlor
The Priscilla Working Band will meet at the Lutheran church parlors on Wednesday in January with hosts Mrs. Theo Loftsgard Agnes Bilden Mrs Hanis Hanson and Louise Amundson. Guests include Mr and Mrs R Roggensack and family of Waukon and Mr and Mrs Clarence Grover of Waterville. Visitors in Clermont area as listed. Royal Neighbors installation set for Jan 5 at 8 PM with social hour to follow. Iowa Liquor Commission reportedly approves a state store location at Postville opening about Feb 1, fourth in Allamakee County after Waukon Lansing and New Albin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Lutheran Church
Theo. Loftsgard
Agnes Bilden
Hanis Hanson
Louise Amundson
R. Roggensack
Waukon
Clarence Grover
Waterville
B. O. Henderson
John Jones
Waakon
E. L. Crowe
Lou Jones
Richard Crowe
Carson Larson
la Crosse
Hans
East Luther League Annual Meeting Program
The East Luther League holds its annual business meeting Saturday evening January 1. Program includes songs, invocation by Rev E E Ramsey, readings by Tevin Olson and others, a recital, vocal numbers, Bible verses, remarks by Rev Ramsey, and reports from secretary and treasurer. Concludes with business matters and usual closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Luther League
Boviety
E. E. Ramsey
B Society
Tevin Olson
Piann Soto Vorla Gunderson
Trene Helgerson
Iruet Ruth Peterson
Genevieve Anderson
Rechie Johnson
Ramsey
Clermont Calendar Highlights and Local Visits
Clermont calendar lists January events from Monday through Thursday including town council cornell meeting and meetings of the Royal Neighbors of America. The report also records numerous Christmas visits to Clermont from residents and relatives across West Union Davenport Cedar Rapids Madison Mt. Vernon Rockford Decorah Osian and Crystal Lake, plus a birth announcement at Postville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anderson
Maxine
Kenneth
West Union
Mary White
Lyle Gress
Davenport
Kenneth Greas
Frances Shea
Cedar Rapids
Claude Gress
Mra
Fred Cline
Aon Laird
John Cline
James Powers
Madison
John Powers
Postville
Clermont
Earl Simpson
Mt. Vernon
Nels Helgerson
Waukon
Harry Clarke
Rockford
Mary Miller
Alfred Jacob
Nell Carpenter
Cora Hackett
Dan Carpenter
Albert Bobby
Baby
Crystal Lake
Chris Gillstrap
Richard L. Olson
Postville Hospital
Theo. Loftegard
Join Nelson
W. J. Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Joe Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Millard Nelson
Decorah
Fred Maurer
Fayette
Leo Wolfe
Ossian
Roubert Eugene Wilbur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Emil Larson
Maida Sperry
Ilsa
The
Mission Society
Priscilla Working Band
Red Cross
Ladies’ Aid Society
Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Stars
Rosary Society & Altar Guild
American Legion
West Lutheran Church
Catholic Order of Foresters
Douglas Cash Market
Bchup
Davies
Geo
P. Schatz
H. A. Lubke
Clermont Union Church
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont, Iowa
Chicago
Detroit
Raymond Paulson
Waterloo
Hazel Schrader and Sons
George Pollitt
Dubuque
Verni Engle
Vernice
Joscelyn
Herman Griebenow
Charles Burt
CCC
Lamont
Ed Burt
Howard Leai
John “Edward Wells
Clinton
Josephine Wells
Isabelle Wenger
Alfred Wenger
Alma Anderson
Roy Swenson
Harry Shipton
Garwin
M. J. Hartman
Mich
Louie Olson
Lester Wenger
Volga City
Richard Krueger
John Krueger
S. D
Robert Eugene Wilbur
Theo. Loftagard
Albert Wilbur
Council Bluffs
East L. L. Meeting
Town Cornnell
O. E
Royal Neighbors of America
Stt. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
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