Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs Crowe home January meeting
The Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs Lorranne Crowe home on Wednesday afternoon January 26 with Mrs Bertha Easler assisting. Ten members answered roll call and annual reports were read. Joyce Appelman presented a paper on Synthetic Horizon and committees for 1960 were announced including program, membership, librarians, and quarterly assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lorranne Crowe
Bertha Easler
Joyce’ Appelman
Frances Cline
Engagement Acknowledged For Margaret Ann Becker
Mr and Mrs H F Becker announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Margaret Ann to Gerald Fortsch son of Mrs Anna Fortsch of Sumner. The wedding is planned for early summer. Mr and Mrs Harold Triemen entertained at dinner and 500 on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs James Triem's birthday. Their guests included Mr and Mrs James Triem, Mr and Mrs Ralph Schrader and Mr and Mrs Truman Paulson. Len Simek departed Tuesday for Des Moines on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Becker
Margaret Ann
Gerald Fortsch
Anna Fortsch
Sumner
Harold Triem
James Triem
Ralph Schrader
Truman Paulson
Len Simek
Des Moines
Senior Class President Darlene Olson Featured in Home Economics
Darlene Olson, front desk leader of the assembly, is highlighted as this week's personality. She serves as senior class president, active in glee club and mixed chorus, and works as a newspaper and annual typist. Olson plans to attend AIB after graduation to pursue a secretary career. Her hair is brown, eyes blue, 5 3 tall, 115 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Olson
Glee Club
Clermont
Darlene
Clermont Commanders Triumph In Fay ette County Tourney Opener
Clermont Commanders defeated Hawkeye 49 to 19 in the first round at Arlington. Clermont then beat Arlington 40 to 31 in the next game. High scorers were Sampson 16 and Anderson 13. later Schupanitz led Clermont with 11, Pollock 13, Friden 12. A semi final loss to Elgin followed 40 to 31, with Elgin using height advantage. Weather caused school closures. six girls and several adults were stranded in Arlington before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Cleremont Commanders
Hawkeye
Clermont
Sampson
Anderson
Elgin
Schupanitz
Pollock
Frieden
Farmers Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers Savings Bank held its 85th annual meeting at the Legion Hall with 198 shares present. J A Erickson was named temporary chair, K B Thoma temporary secretary, and J A Erickson E Lyngaas Mia Louise Miller H aA Lubke Q C Peterson E P Quinn and K B Thoma elected as board members. Louise Miller became president Engebret Lyngaas vice president J A Erickson cashier Verla Gunderson assistant cashier and Glenice Thompson and others approved salary increases. A 6 percent dividend was paid from prior earnings and $12 500 added to surplus totaling $35 000. Ole L Embretson of Elkader attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
the Legion Hall
Q. C. Peterson
E. P. ‘Quinn
K. B. Thoma
Ars
Louise Miller
Engebret Lyngaas
J. A. Erickson
Ashier
Verla
B P Women Meet and Weekend Guests Recap
The B P Women meet at Mrs Len Simek home with Mrs Louise Miller assisting. Nineteen members attend. Bridge honors go to Mrs Elmer L Nelson first and Mrs John Bakewell second. Guests Sunday include Mr and Mrs Geo Schultz of Postville and others. Local visits feature Wickivally Wickham Martin Ellis and Bennett among weekend guests and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Association
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Elmer L. Nelson
John Bakewell
John L. Schultz
Albert
Donald Williams
Geraldine
Leonard Olson
Wayne
Ed Heins
Geo. Schultz
Postville
Linda
Lary
Frank Wickham
Donald L. Martin
Jeannie Kay
Charles City
Karl Martin
Perle Ellis
Kenneth Ellis
Harold Henng
Alfred Olaon
Wm. Wickham Land
Fay Wickham
Doyle Bennett
Waterloo
B and P Program Hosts Names for Year Schedule
The committee submitted hostesses for the year by month. November lists Lucy Engle and Joycelyn Bakewell. December Edith Larson and Adine Vasby. January Grace Simek and Louise Miller. February Lydia Stumme and Myra McNitt. March Lorriande Crowe Maude Rucker Irene DeSart. April Evelyn Olson Hazel May Loretta Schultz Marjorie Them. June Eleanor Pringle Hazel Kenic Verla Gunderson Vinah Shipton. September Ruth Nelson Aileen Pratt. October Anna Baechiler Louise Tomsheck Clara Belschner. November Edith Larson Joycelyn Bakewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Engle
Joycelyn Bakewell
Edith Larson
Andine Vasby
Grace Simek
Louise Miller
Lydia Stumme
Myra McNitt
Lorriande Crowe
Maude Rucker
Irene DeSart
Evelyn Olson
Hazel Jerdee
Loretta Schultz
Marjorie
Them
Eleanor Pringle
Hazel
Kcnic
Verla Gunderson
Vinah Shipton
Ruth Nelson
Aileen Pratt
Anna Baechiler
Louise Tomsheck
Clara Belschner
Ladies’ Aid
Edna Larson
Ruth Olson
Dale Carnegie
Agnes Bilden
Lois Fritz
Marjorie Triem
Chrystal Thoma
Plastics
Frances Cline
Wm. Mennninge
Ruth Starkey
Mary Olson
Lorrine Crowe
China
America
Earl
Moore
Helen Tatro
Lois Schrader
Lucylle Triem
Frances, Hoopman
Rose Riegel
Bertha Easler
LaNora Halvorson
Rose Anderson
Helen Landsgard
Bess Blake
Helen Dibble
Edna Nelson
American Patriots
Caroline Follett
Grace
Simek
Chrystal Thome
Alice Kittelson
Florence Gutcher
Anna Baechler
Metta Schneider
LaVerle Olson
Riverside Club Meeting at Mrs. Yauslin’s Home
The Riverside Social Club met Wednesday afternoon January 26 at the home of Mrs. Helen Yauslin with co hostess Mrs. Nora Anderson. The gathering opened with singing and scripture read by Mrs. Wm. Nelson Jr. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Ruth Larson and Mrs. Laura Olson. The group closed with God Bless Our Native Land, followed by bingo and lunch served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Helen Yauslin
Nora Anderson
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Ruth Larson
Laura Olson
Meeting of Clermont Study Club Hosts Birthday and Visits
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Blanche Nesset's home. Marjorie Appelman reviewed Ten Q stock Scholar by Marjorie Holmes. Eleven members attended and a March of Dimes collection was taken. Visitors included aura Bruehler and int ate Hawkeye. Jean Amundson dined with aunts Agnes and Louise Bilden for her seventh birthday. Nearby guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sthott and Larry, Dean Mitts and Eileen and Irene Wedo. Karl Martin spent Saturday night to Wednesday with the Donald Martin family in Charles City. Lucian Appelman and Ginn ie were also noted as visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Blanche Nesset
Marjorie Appelman
Marjorie Holmes
Ed’ Stry
Iowa City
Oekdale
Steve Boetie
Future
Aura Bruehler
Intate Hawkeye
Jay
George Pet] Schgeyt
Jean Amundson
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Lawrence Sthott
Larry
Dean Mitts
Eileen
Irene Wedo
Wm. Wedo
Karl Martin
Donald. Martin
Charles City
Lucian Appelman
Ginnie
Sunday Evening Worship Service Announcement
There will be services this Sunday evening. Plan to attend for an interesting sermon. A question and answer period follows the sermon, so bring your questions.
Lutheran Church Services and Meetings Schedule
Pastor Nesset leads Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 p m and East Clermont 11 am with Luther League gathering in East Clermont at 2 p m Group 2 led by Eugene Thorson. East Clermont and West Clermont events include junior choir, adult Bible class, and society meetings led by Mrs Belva Snyder and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Eugene Thorson
West Clermont
Cancer Society Gift Boosts Iowa State Lab Funding
The Iowa division of the American Cancer Society announced a 35000 gift to the State University of Iowa, bringing total division support for cancer research and radiological laboratory equipment to 76000 under Dr. Titus Evans. Key researchers include R. J. Stein and doctors Evans Nelson Warner and Saley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Iowa Division For Cancer Research
Titus Evans
Jare R. J. Stein
Evans
W. Jo. Nelson
E. D. Warner
M. H Saley
P. T. A. Meet Wednesday at Grade Building Auditorium
The Parent-Teachers association will meet Wednesday evening Feb. 9 in the grade building auditorium. Sixth and fifth graders present plays with Wendell Baechler and Sandra Olson offering piano solos between acts. Hosts include parents of the first grade pupils, chairwoman Mrs. Roy Swenson, with Supt. Moore seeking a special film. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
5Th Lane
Wendell Baechler
Sandra Olson
Ard
Roy Swenson
Supt. Moore
Clermont Calendar Highlights Feb 3 8 9 Meetings
Calendar notes Rosary Society and Altar Guild in East Clermont for Feb 3. Feb 8 shows Woodland Study Club and American Legion Auxiliary. Feb 9 lists P T A meeting with local groups scheduled across Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
East’ Clermont Societies
Woodland Study Club
American Legion , Auxiliary
Local Family Gatherings and Funeral Observances
Mr and Mrs James Henderson hosted a family dinner and William Pat Brandt funeral at Postville drew relatives A Rosary Society and Altar Guild will meet Feb 3 at Mrs Fred Biglers home Weekend visitors included Jorris Martin of Elgin and Walter Becker of Fayette with other local mentions of Merle Lange and Gerald Fortsch in Postville and surrounding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henderson
Franz Appelman
Trene Wede
Lawrence Schott
Verni Brandt
William
Pat) Brandt
Postville
H. A. Lubke
Marshall Sheen
Erickson
John Brandt
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Fred Bigler
Jorris Martin
Elgin
Melvin Martin
H.F. Becker
Walter Becker
Fayette
Gerald. Fortsch
Sumner
Merle Lange
Geneva
Wells
Ladies' Aid Program Schedule for 1949
The Ladies' Aid program committee presents the yearly lineup for 1949 with monthly hostesses and programs. Topics include book reviews and talks on plastics, psychiatry, antiques, American cartoons, life improvement, and Christmas stories, set by various members.
Death of Former Resident Joe Boyle of Mobridge
Relatives in Clermont learn of Joe Boyle’s death on Saturday in Mobridge at age 44 after a long heart ailment. Survived by widow, mother Mrs Mary Boyle, two sisters Mamie Dean and Mrs Joseph Regan, and brother William Boyle. Funeral held in Mobridge. Cousins include Howard Boyle of Clermont and the Kohls family of Elgin. Family guests from Oster dock visited Mrs Mary Washburn’s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Boyle
Mobridge
Wm. Boyle
Clermont
South Dakota
Joe
Veterans’ Hospital
Mary Boyle
Mamie Dean
Waukegan
Ill
Joseph Regan
Mo~bridge
S. D
William Boyle
Butte, Mont
Howard Boyle
Walter Kohls
Sheldon
William
George Boyle
Elgin
1923 Items From January 25 Years Ago
Gilbert Swenson of near Pastoralville died suddenly last Sunday morning. Funeral services were held yesterday by Rev. Gunston at the West Clermont Lutheran church. Nordah Skarshaug, 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skarshaug, was seriously injured in a coasting accident on the Larrabee hill last Wednesday evening, breaking his collar bone, shoulder blade, and skull, with numerous bruises. Mrs Thos Powers and James left Saturday for Rochester, Minnesota, for Mayo Bros. treatment. Clarence Thorson, Harry Hel gerson, and Roy Swenson went to Ames Saturday for a short agriculture course at Iowa State College. Heavy plain blue overalls were 1.65 while 10 dozen remained at Hoffmans. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Amundson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Jan 19. The new 1924 Ford can be ordered now for 285 dollars for Detroit. starter and demountable rims are 85 090 extra. Visit the Double Store for bargains in new goods. Real bargains in shoes include ladies at 2.79, ladies oxfords 2.19, men 2.79, and children 9c. Big Poland China sale at McClaveys barn on Feb 6. Free dinner at Wikans Cafe for distant partygoers. Wm. A. Nelson reports the local basketball team boys were left at West Union as the train pulled out just before they reached the depot. they found a team to bring them home that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordah Skarshaug
Henry Skarshaug
Larrabee Hill
Thos. Powers
James
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros
Clarence Thorson
Harry Helgerson
Roy Swenson
Ames
Iowa State College
Hoffmans
Hans Amundson
Lutheran Church
Detroit
Brorby
Jacobson
McClavey's
Visiting Notes From Decorah and Surrounding Homes
Mrs. Henry Olson spent Thursday visiting in the Vernon Olson home at Decorah. Mrs. Bertina Buraas spent Saturday visiting in the Alfred Buraas and Lamont Gericke homes. She was accompanied home by DeElia Buraas, who remained until Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Olson
Vernon Olson
Decorah
Bertina Buraas
Alfred Buraas
Lamont Gericke
DeElia Buraas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Bertha Easter
Ruth’ Starkey
Layers Olson
The
Ion
Ene
Janet Lyngaas
Virginia Nelson
Carol Schweinerus
Home Economics
Joan Gerner
Gloria Buraas
Mary Tschantz
LaVonne Swenson
Barbara Appelman
Lorraine Kittelson
Mr. Schrader
Vernon Meyer
Marela Bush
Helen Henderson
Gerene Larson
Jo Ann Moore
LaVerne Swenson
Helen Jo Burger
Mervin Martle
Sandra Schave
Robert Swenson
Mary Kay Swenson
Rose Marie Larsen
Judy Nelson
Wayne Larson
Elmer Easler
By Collier
Lape
Bono
Pinkos
Riverside Club Meeting
Clermont Methodist Church
A. O. Nesset
Highland Societies
Belva Snyder
George Washburn
Nancy
Mary Ann
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Almanac
Bint
Boy Scouts of America
Hebroaka
Gilbert Swenson
Pastorville
Rev
Gunston
West Clermont Lutheran Church
UNC
John Deere
Olson
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