Porch Light Drive Raises 253 10 for March of Dimes
The Mothers porch light drive in Clermont netted 253 dollars and 10 cents for the March of Dimes. Responding residents gave generously to the cause while Mrs. Louie Olson is to file a complete Clermont report next week. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary were active in the effort and received a vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Louie Olson
He uAmérican ‘Legion Auxiliary
Nem Iiati
Scarcshays
Grand Méanéw Study Club Meets At Amundson Home
The Grand Méanéw Study Club met at Mrs. Almer Amundson’s home on Friday January 28 with singing and scripture reading. Members answered roll call with New Year’s resolutions and discussed gifts to Iowa Children’s Home Society. They voted to donate to the March of Dimes and shared articles on Favorite Hymns and Painless Dentistry. Guests included Mrs. Selmer Erickson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Méanéw Study Club
Almer Amundson
Rollecall
Carman Swenson
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Des Moines
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Clarence Kittelson
Lyle Aanes
Ed Kozelka
Selmer Erickson
Gerhard Halverson
LaVern Larson
Lois and
Ann
Oliver Larson
Keith and
Bradley
Clermont Study Club Met Tuesday January 25
The Clermont Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Louie Olson's home. Members answered roll and discussed personal reflections. Mrs Millard Nelson presented a program on schools since 1900, using Our Schools and Public Education in the United States as references. Mrs Louie Olson reviewed the Club Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Louie Olson
Roll ‘Gall
Millard‘ Nelson
United States
Business and Professional Women host luncheon meeting
Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Louise Miller entertained BPW members at the Simek home on Monday evening before the regular meeting. Five dollars donated to the March of Dimes. After the meeting bridge was played with prizes awarded to Phyllis Skeen and Marjorie Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Art Stumme
Ray Tomsheck
Business and Professional ‘Women’s Club
Simek
Phyliss Skeen
Marjorie Olson
New Army Address For Wayne Olson
A new address lists Pvt Wayne Olson US 55568006 214 QM Mbs Bkry Co APO 175 Care P M New York NY He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson. Karl Martin returned home Sunday from Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union where he had received treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Olson
Pvt
Bkry. Co
Care P. M
New York
Wayne
Elmer Olson
Karl Martin
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Weat Union
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activity Ledger
West Clermont and East Clermont list catechetical and divine worship times, Sunday school, and parish meetings. Highland notes Saturday catechetical class and Sunday worship with a special congregation meeting. local hosts include LeVerne Larson and Adolph Larson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Luther League
East Clermont
Mothers’ Club
James Taylor
Highland
Ladies' Aid
Doreal
Mdms
LeVerne Larson
Adolph Larson
Robert West
Millard Christianson
Donald Larson
St. Peter's Church Mass Times and Confessions
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney pastor at St. Peter's Church announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m daily prayers at 7:00 a m Saturday prayers at 7:30 a m confessions scheduled Saturday evening and before Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Methodist Church Service Notice
Our biweekly worship service will be held this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m We welcome visitors.
Full Gospel Church Sunday Schedule and Location
Sunday school at 10:00. Sunday services at 11:00 and 8:00 p.m. Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p.m. The Rev and Mrs James Schilling, pastors. In school house 2 1 2 miles west of Clermont on highway 18. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Schilling
Clermont
Highway
Champion rifle team at Belvoir competes in January gallery match
A Belvoir Castle scene at Fort Belvoir shows Cpl. C. J. Martin and the small bore rifle team, last year’s national service and Virginia league champions, undefeated at Libby Indoor Range. They competed in the 10th annual Conestoga January Gallery matches at Southampton, Pa., on January 20. Martin is the son of Herbert Martin and his wife Ruth Anderson of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvoir Castle
Engineer Center
U. S. Army
Fort Belvoir
Cpl
C. J. Martin
National Service
Libby
Southhampton
Cpl. Martin
Herbert Martin
Ruth Anderson
Clermont
Birthday Visit Highlights Maynard and Oelwein Families
Mr and Mrs B W Meyer of Maynard and Mrs Arthur Bauer of Oelwein spent Monday afternoon with their aunt Mrs Nellie Carpenter in the M H Moore home for a birthday celebration. Mr and Mrs John Miller of West Union were callers at the Clem Kneeland home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Meyer
Maynard
Arthur Bauer
Oelwein
Nellie Carpenter
M. H. Moore
Senior Personality and Athlete of the Week Highlights
Senior profile Dennis Larson described by hometown readers as tall with brown hair and blue eyes, active in agriculture, business, law, biology, American government, and choral groups. He plans to join the armed forces after May graduation and favors Josephine, his car, along with June Allyson, Doris Day, and blue. Athlete Keith Crider, a junior guard at 5 ft 10 in, discusses his sport, rivals, and outlook in the Upper Iowa conference. The Junior News covers class activities, county band festival prep, speech contest, sectional tournaments, and a sock hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makre
Clermont
Dennis Larson
Denis
Josephine
June Allyson
van Johnson
Dennis
The
Armed Forces
Keith Crider
Tiger
Keith
Milt Kramer
Eikader
Roland
Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics
West
Flores to Graduate at SUI Feb 5 248 to receive degrees
The State University of Iowa will confer degrees on 248 students at the winter commencement in Iowa City on February 5. President Virgil M. Hancher will deliver the keynote and confer degrees, with several graduates earning advanced degrees. Daniel T. Flores of Clermont is listed among area honorees for a law degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Virgil M. Hancher
Daniel T. Flores
Clermont
Ted
Mary Patricia Brickley to wed Michael Finnigan at St Patrick's
Mr and Mrs Leo T Brickley of Winthrop announce the engagement of daughter Mary Patricia to Michael J Finnigan son of Mr and Mrs John Finnigan of Clermont. Wedding set for Saturday February 12 at St Patrick's Church Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo T. Brickley
Winthrop
Mary Patricia
Michael J. Finnigan
John Finnigan
Clermont
St. Patrick’s Church
Riverside Social Club Meeting Recaps New Year Wishes
Riverside Social Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Almer L Nelson with Mrs. Gilbert Anderson co hosting. Nine members attended and a bake sale is planned at the next meeting hosted by Mrs. Mary and Roy Tatro. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Larson, Mrs. Roy Tatro, and Mrs. Harlon Stee. door prize went to Mrs. L. T. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside ‘Social Club
Almer L. Nelson
Gilbert Anderson
Yeas
Mra
Ray Schara
Harlan Stee
Castalia
March of Dimes
Mdms
Mary
Roy Tatro
George ‘©. Larson
Harlon Stee
L. T. Anderson
Kittelson Recovers Instructors License At Cedar Rapids
Clarence Kittelson has passed the instructor tests at Cedar Rapids and is again qualified to accept flight students at the local air field. The rating had been held up after a car accident and convalescence nearly two years ago. Friends note his return to aviation work as more than a hobby. He can be reached by phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kittelson
Cedar Rapids
Toby
Sacred Heart Circle Reelects Officers at St Peter’s
Mrs George V Larson hosted the Sacred Heart Circle of St Peter’s church at her home on Thursday afternoon January 27. All officers were re elected for 1955 and plans for money raising projects for the year were discussed. A social hour followed with lunch served by Mrs Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V. Larson
Sacred Heart Circle
St. Peter’s Church
Larson
Town and Country Club Meeting Recaps January 27
Seventeen members answered roll call at the Town and Country Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Bill Schmidt. Mrs. Carman Swenson reported on an art exhibit in West Union, plans outlined for a tour of the Independence state mental hospital, and Mrs. Phyllis Skeen read an article on abolishing crime comics. Mrs. Laird Cline led the program on community problems. a $3.50 March of Dimes collection was taken. lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Bill Schmidt
Carman Swenson
West Union
Independence
Phyllis Skeen
Laird Cline
Henderson Prairie 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Henderson Prairie 4-H Club met Monday January 31 at Douglas Anderson’s home with fifteen members and one new member present. Karen Schroeder spoke on the origin of the 4-H emblem and projects were discussed including animal care. upcoming projects include one litter of pigs three beef and a dairy calf. A dairy quiz followed, the boys edging the girls by one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Prairie
Douglas Anderson
Karen Schroeder
Jean Morse
Thanks for cards and visits after hospital stay
Karl Martin thanks friends and relatives for cards letters and visits. He notes nurses gave fine care at Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union. Inga Larson returns home from five weeks in Minneapolis with Mrs Palma Gustafson and her mother Mrs Julia Helgregon visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Karl Martin
Inga Larson
Minneapolis
Palma Gustafson
Julia Helgergon
Local Club Meetings and Lincoln’s Birthday Observance
Monday February 7 schedule includes Council meeting and Tre-Ore Club with W S C S. Tuesday February 8 features Clermont Study Club East Clermont Mothers Club Woodland Study Club and American Legion Auxiliary. Saturday February 12 marks Lincoln’s birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre-Ore Club
Methodist
Clermont
East Clermont Mothers
Woodland
American Legion
Bacon Couple Wed at East Clermont Lutheran Church
Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. W F Bacon wed at the East Clermont Lutheran church on January 16. Mrs. Bacon is the former Minerva Thorson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alphie Thorson of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W F. Bacon
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Christian Anderson Dies in Oelwein at 79
Christian Anderson, born September 13 1875 in Clermont, died in Oelwein on January 20 at age 79. He married Julia Ann Wells on September 4 1901 and they had eight children, five living with his widow. He lived in Clarkeville 37 years and worked as a carman for C G W railway. Surviving are two sisters Rena Hanson of Clarksville and Mary Anderson of West Union. a brother Henry Anderson of Clermont is deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Anderson
Clermont
Oelwein
Julia Ann Wells
Rena Hanson
Clarksville
Mary Anderson
West Union
Henry Anderson
Clermont PTA Met On January 26 At Larrabee School
The Clermont PTA met at Larrabee grade school on Wednesday January 26. The program featured humorous reading At the Lace Counter by Cathryn Crowe and a reading Jane by Sheryl Peterson, plus a piano solo by JoAnn Moore. Mr Rubens of West Union presented a film Travels Through New Mexico and $5 was donated to the March of Dimes fund. Fifth and sixth grade mothers served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Pta
Larrabee
Cathryn Crowe
Jane
Sheryl Peterson
JoAnn Moore
Rubens
West Union
New Mexico
March of Dimes Fund
County Meeting Held Here January 25
Seventy five Legion and Auxiliary members from Maynard Oelwein West Union Hawkeye Westgate Waucoma St. Lucas Elgin and Clermont attended the joint county meeting at Legion hall Tuesday evening January 25. A program featured three numbers by the high school boys quartet with Cathy Crowe at the piano. Two polio films were shown including Thou Shalt Not Want and It Could Happen in the White House. The Clermont unit served lunch after the social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Maynard
Oelwein
West Union
Hawkeye
Westgate
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Elgin
Clermont
Fr Legion Hall
Cathryn Crowe
Helen Hayes
White House
Town Aid Meeting Opens 1955 with Library Report
The Town Ladies Aid met on Wednesday January 26 at Mrs. Helen Dibble’s home. Officers changed hands with Mae Carlin named secretary and Mrs. Riegel elected president. The group approved dues payment, library work plans, and a five dollar contribution to the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dibble
Howard Bayle
Herb. Anderson
Will J. Nelson
Burkard Riegel
Guy Machow
Mae Carlin
Riegel
Bess Blake
Ehm
Kneeland Accepts Creamery Helper Post
Ralph Kneeland has accepted the position as helper and assistant buttermaker to James Darrah at the local creamery and began work nearly two weeks ago. He has been the efficient clerk at Stimime's store the past two years, working there part time while in high school. Friends praise his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kneeland
James Darrah
Hea
Stimime
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G. M. Club
Amundson
B. & P. W. Meeting
Full
Scholastic
USG
Naval Academy
Riverside’Club Met
Kittelson
Adu
CRU
MR. and
Mrs. W. F. Bacon
PTA
Walnut Grove
Joe Brorby
Iowa
Louie ‘Thies
Postville Hospital
Mrs. Theo. Loftsgard
Norris Reierson
John Deere Model
Penes
Olson & Olson
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