Adult Confirmation and Holiday Gatherings At Local Lutherans
Adults confirmed during Sunday morning worship by Pastor Roger Peterson at West Clermont Lutheran and Pastor Roger Appelman at East Clermont Lutheran. Guests included Donald Lamborn, Lyle Olson, Mike and Randy Olson, Dennis Olson, Irene Olson, Clifton Pringle, Warren Harrington, Lucian Appelman, Merle Clark family, Flossie Gass, John Gass, Ivan Krueger, Luana visitors Jan and Jeff, plus Port Leonard Wood service members. Postscript notes a new address for Pet Richard Yauslin at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65475.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Fail
Roger Peterson
West Clermont
Lyle Olson
Mike
Randy
Dennis Olson
Irene Olson
Olson
Frankie
Jeanne
Judy
Rodney
Postville
Clifton Pringle
Warren Harrington
Lucian Appelman
Melinda Clark
Elgin
Merle Clark
Diane
Jeanine
Don Cowell
Doyie
Cift Exchange
Flossie Gass
Roy Torson
John Gass
Kathy
David
Ivan Krueger
Jan
Jeff
Luana
Pet
Tichard Vanslin
Port
Leonard Wood Mo
Cams Werte
Yountry
Ravelin
Richard L. Yauslin
Dseasoga
Co. C
Fort Leonard Wood
Tyrer Pork
Baptisms and Christmas Greetings From West Clermont Luther an Church
Infant David Wayne Miller was baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Roger Peterson with sponsors Leslie and Paul Miller. A dinner followed with guests including Mrs. Gussie Miller and Pastor Peterson. Several extended families shared Christmas meals and visits across Postville, Marion, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding areas, with numerous relatives and friends noted and a card of thanks issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wayne Miller
David Wayne
Willet Miller
Roger Peterson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
David
Leslie
Paul Miller
Merlin Chapman and Scott
Diks
Albert Tinderholt
Greene
Vernon’ Anderson
Marlene
Clifford Osmundson
Connie
Postville
Wayne Timmerman
Castalia
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Glen Nygaard
Richard Hoth
Cedar Rapids
Snd
Reobert Nelsen
Siyper
LaVerne Swent
Donald Gerner
Denver
Colorado
Norbert Gerner
Allen God
Howard Johson
Robert Skelton
LaVerne Swenson
Marti
Dale Schroeder
Robert Nelson
Weldon Orth
Jeff
Coraline Girson
Donald Larsen
Joyce
Karl Klemp
Fayette
Kimberly Madson
Codar Rapid
Gee
Brieden
Artheur
He Won
Sharon
Cara Helgerson
Paul Gitassen
Bobby
Warren
Washington, D
Keddie Schneider
Billy
New York
Victor Amundson
Kathy
Lori
Arcadia
Harry Helgerson
Julia Helgerson
George Madson
David Helgerson
Marion
Clara Helgerson
Ervin Handel
Randy
Kent
Algona
George Frieden
Joe Warder
Jerry E. Anderson
George Wander
Merle Anderson
Decorah
Roy Halverson
Elgin
Jacob Wander
Jerry
Steven
James Wander
Philly Wander
Postville Hospital
Pastor Peterson
Jerdee
Martin Anderson
William Wede
Victor Sebastian
Milo
Burdette Sebastian
Michele
Clermont
Stamp Winners and Christmas Guests Across Local Homes
Stamp winners at Leo's U Save Store include Ruth Starkey and Arnold Gayer along with several local families. Christmas visits span Postville, Fayette, Des Moines, and Waterloo as relatives gathered for holiday dinners and breakfasts. Notable names include the Follett, Gilson, Larson, Amundson, Kluss, and Amundson families with extended kin from Arcadia, Allison, and Ogden areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's Usave
Ruth Starkey
Arnold Guyer
Dean Schneider
Lester Luchsinger
Harry Gunderson
Clermont Commercial Club Meeting Summary
The Clermont Commercial Club met on December 20 with five members present. President Lea Gricbenow gave thanks to W. A. Nelson for Christmas decorations and helpers. The group discussed gym access at the Junior High, a Nativity Scene at Soldiers Memorial Park, and Dairy Days. Several members volunteered for tasks, and a note of respect marked Miss Anna Larrabee’s funeral with early closing of business places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Clermont, Commercial Club
Lea Gricbenow
Gricbenow
W. A. Nelson
Lloyd Meier
Anna Larrabee
Sylvan Taylor
Arnold Guyer
Iowa Development Commission
Oelwein
Mealey Hotel
Soldiers Memorial Park
Bucks Drawing Names Drawn for Bucks Giveaway
The drawing held Thursday afternoon selected No 1 Myre Marilyn Appelman who was absent for 70 bucks and No 3 Ronald Larson present for 19 dollars while No 2 Dennis Machow and No 4 Harry Amundson were present for 10 dollars. A Friday drawing is planned with No 1 for 90 bucks and Nos 2 3 and 4 each for 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Marilyn Appelman
Dennis Machow
Ronald Larson
Harry Amundson
Clermont Methodist Service and Youth Retreat Schedule
Worship service at 8 45 AM Wednesday December 29. No Jr High Membership training this week. Youth Retreat planned for December 30 31 at Pictured Rocks with Clermont Methodist led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictured Rocks
Christmas Weekend Flights From Airport News
Clarence Kitlleson flew Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinefus and Tom Davis to California to spend the Christmas weekend. They left Thursday morning and returned Monday night. Schweinefus visited relatives in Pasit Hen. Olson and Myr guests joined in including Albert Olson and family. Several other local residents hosted Christmas visits at homes in Randalia Kanawha and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport News
Clarence Kitlleson
Henry Schweinefus
Tom Davis
California
Farmers Savings Bank Charter Move and Capital Increase
Stockholders at a Dec 21 1965 meeting voted to relocate the bank charter to West Union Iowa and to raise capital stock from 35000 to 140000. The board is authorized to buy the Owens property in West Union and construct a new bank building. an office will operate in Clermont. Final approval rests with the State Department of Banking and the FDIC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank of
Clermont
West Union
Iowa
Owens
State Department of Banking
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Christmas hosts and overnight guests listed in local notes
Jane Ann Kohler of Elgin was an overnight guest Thursday of Patty Mitts in the Dean Mitte. Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. Evelyn Olson included Gene Olson of Duluth Mina Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dugstad and Bruce of Waterloo Mr. and Mrs. Bud Schrader and Jim of Kanawha Mr l and Mrs. Dave Smith and Angela of Portville Mrs. Weldon Orth Brad Jeff and Kim Richard Orth and Mr. and Mrs. Taveras Swenson Ricky and Tari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff
J. Olson
Frank Severn
Postville
Gene Severn
Texas
Allan Severn
Mark
Illinois
Junior Hemesath
Monana
Harold Hinde
Waterloo
H. A. Lubke
Norbert Baltes
Debbie Baltes
Brian Skeen
Rely Burrow
Katla Kehler
Elgin
Veldenorth
Ovear Lind - Amy
M Lindarch
And
Manchester
Kirk
Thad Psmer
Elmiure
Atone Catloway
Geerue Dietlyon
Wesa Paulson
Tait
Elderade
Gada Oscar Tien
Flossie Gass
Jahn Gass
Ruth Starkey
W. A. Gubke
North Bal
Brian Skeenenenk
Hans ‘Sandvold
Wind I
Jane Ann Kohler
Patty Mitts
Dean Mitte
Evelyn Olson
Gene Olson
Duluth
Mina
Donald Dugstad
Bruce
Bud Schrader
Jim
Kanawha
Dave Smith
Angela
Portville
Weldon Orth
Brad
Jeff
Kim
Richard Orth
Taveras Swenson
Ricky
Tari
Psychologist Tests Young Men on Driving Attitudes
Grinnell Iowa insurer Grinnell Mutual uses a driving attitude test for young men under 25 as part of its automobile program. Tested youths can cut rates up to 75 percent with many seeing reductions. Top scorers had far fewer accidents than low scorers, proving the test identifies high risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell, Iowa
Iowa Insurance Company
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
County Mutual
Grinnell Mutual
Conny Maretual
Whso
Gritnell Mutual
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leo's A Save Store
Leo, Leona & Lean
Griebenow
Turkey
Arme Rs Savings Bank
Aia
Leo Woods
Henry Follett
Wayne Gilson
Gary Gilson
Becky
Tim
Eugene Ellis
Danny
Heidi
Clara Hergerson
Laurie
Orson “Tague
Lyle Larson
Des Moines
George V. Larson
Lyle Gunderson
Weene Gilses
Ewald Lynaans
Ronald Lyn- Postville
Chrisinmis
Verne Tardeon
Wav Apn
Dating
Darwin
My Ann
Orlyn
Eugene E. Deeny
Teldi
Tlayda Meier
Kevin
Arthur ‘Wilken
Strawberry Point
Jusia Helgerson
Martin Am
Clifford Ackerman
Allison
Ewald Lyngaas
Flassie Gass
Roy Yorson
Emil Kluss
Frnest Helsergon
Sheila
Christmas Eye
Poe Abes
Tadh Sehet
Wall
Tnerson Tanith
West Ant
George Kredoimina
Art Kiemp
Howard Oliphamt
Si Rettendorf
Geo. Madson
Kimberly
Clara Helgereat
Arthur Helperson
Myr
James Cook
I Coralville
Galen Mack
Ben Fraussehy
Clarien Paulson
Phil Steffans
QUR
Kjosa’s Cafe & DX
Barris and
Isabell
Riverside Auto
Glen Apa Betre Ne Aarti
Cisrence Kiltlessa Davis
Mrs. Home Ode
MTV Ahl Wivise Sr
Hans Sandvaldate
Lee Grigherawaha
Lean
Albert Olson
and Birs
Albert Chris Jansen
Jack Halverson
Raymond
Randalia
Chris
Phil Stet
Amara
Fire & Wind
National Fidelity Sife Insurance and Hospital Insurance
Karl Miller Glermont
Grinnell
Mutual Reinsurance
Clermont Cooperative
Joureal
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