Lutheran Brotherhood Elects Officers at West Clermont Church
The Lutheran Brotherhood held its regular monthly and annual meeting at West Clermont Church on Tuesday evening. Officers elected for the year are Chas. A. Bengon president, Almer Amundson vice president, Harvey Anderson secretary, Fremont Sullivan treasurer. Retiring officers Hime Larson, Jesse Olson, Harlan Blockhus, and Martin Amundson were thanked. Sgt. Morris Amundson spoke of his India experiences and shared souvenirs. the Amundson quartet sang two songs, followed by a social hour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Brotherhood of the Tee Ore
de West Clarmont
Chas. A. Bengon
Almer Amundson
Harvey Anderson
Fremont Sullivan
Hlme H.larson
Jesse Olson
Harlan Blockhus
Martin Am
Farmers Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting Tuesday
The Farmers Savings Bank held its annual meeting Tuesday February 6 at the Legion hall. Directors announced the year’s business and various sports were read and approved. Nine directors were listed: J. F. Miller, Aitise Miller, Lyngaas, H. Hollett, Quinn, C. Kicson, H. A. Lubke, and K. Peterson. The board will reconvene Friday February 9 at the bank to elect officers and name banking personnel.
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Zhe
Farmers Savings Bank
Legion Hall
J. F. Miller
Aitise Miller
Lyngaas
H. H. ‘Ollett
Quinn
C. Kicson
H. A. Lubke
K. Peterson
Toleet
Telephone Officers Named at Gun der-Clermont Co
The annual meeting of the Gun der-Clermont Telephone Co held in Clermont elected G L Ostlie and S E Nelson as directors for three years. Holdover directors are Martin Amundson Ole Relerson and Elmer Larson. Officers elected: Martin Amundson president Oie Reinerson vice president G L Ostlie secretary treasurer with Ostlie named manager of central and Gunder Nygaayg lineman. Harry Becker visited his wife at the university hospital in town and she plans to go to Grinnell for a few weeks at the Joe Becker home. Walter F Becker arrived in Grinnell Monday evening. Lorraine Osterhus Blanche Anderson and Mildred Nockely Luther College students Decorah spent the weekend with L T Nelson at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunder-Clermont Telephone Co
Clermont
G. L. Ostlie
S. E. Nelson
Martin Amundson
Ole Relerson
Elmer Larson
Oie Reierson
L. Ostlie
Central
Gunder Nygaayg
Harry Becker
City
University
Grinnell
Joe Becker
Walter F. Becker
Lorraine Osterhus
Blanche Anderson
Mildred Nockely
Luther College
Decorah
L. T.nelson
Bank invitation to open a checking account
A bank invites readers to open and use a checking account. The message promises friendly, helpful service and encourages trying the bank's account services.
Clermont Girls Capture Fayette County Tournament Title Five Years Running
Clermont girls basketball team won the Fayette county tournament at West Union Feb 2–3 by defeating Waucoma and Randalia, earning five consecutive tournament titles. Helen Abback returned from knee injury, Loftsgard led scoring with 32 total points, while the Clermont boys also shone in their games. Sectionals loom Feb 7–10 and a declamatory contest follows with eleven finalists set for Feb 13 at Clermont High School.
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Clermont
Meyer
Schupanitz
Loftsgard
Clermont Boys
West Union
M. H. Moore
Mary Gould
Lawley
Farmers' Commission Co names officers for 194
The Cler mont Farmers' Commission Co held its annual meeting at Farmers Savings Bank on Feb 5 to elect officers. Secretary reported, then elected officers: Martin Amundson president, O W Krueger vice president, C Kittelson secretary, J A Erickson treasurer, and three year term directors Alfred Bursas Ezra Rowland Kykyd.
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Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co
Farmers Savings Bank
Martin Amundson
O. W. Krueger
C. Kittelson
J. A. Erickson
Alfred Bursas
Ezra Rowland Kkyid
Life Sketch of Mrs B O Henderson
Life sketch recounts the life of Mrs B O Henderson born March 7 1871 in Elgin Iowa daughter of John and Spahr, education in Elgin West Union Nora Springs and a six year teaching career. Married Bert Henderson in 1895 near Hawkeye eight children survived, farmed near Hawkeye West Union Elgin Clermont and later at a farm northwest of Clermont. Died Feb 1 at 73 years 10 months 23 days after a long illness. Survived by husband eight children sister and three brothers. nineteen grandchildren one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Presbyterian church West Union.
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Vtminia Spahr
Elgin
Iowa
John Spahr
West Union
Nora Springs
Bert O. Henderson
Hawkeye
Henderson
Clermont
Roger
T. J. Callan
Cedar Rapids
Rudolph
Gust
Charles Spahr
Millbank
S. C
Capt
Wm. Moyle
Lee
Verle Palmer
Armed Services
Maw
Rp.roggensack
Frank Appelman
Rodney Roggensack
Bereavement Gratitude From Henderson Family
We express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for thoughtfulness during our recent bereavement. Deep gratitude for expressions of sympathy, helpful deeds, and floral and memorial tributes. Bert Henderson and family.
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Bert Henderson
Gress sustains leg injury at Cedar Rapids packing house
Herold Gress, employed as a meat boner at Wilson Packing Company in Cedar Rapids, injured his right leg while boning meat. He required three clamps to close the wound and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gress.
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Herold Gress
Wilson Packing Company
Cedar Rapids
Claude Gress
Boy Scout Meeting Describes Patrols and Tenderfoot Contest
The meeting began at 8 p.m. with sixteen Boy Scouts responding to roll call at the grade school. Members sang America led by Wendell Loftsgard. Patrols announced as Wolf, Lion, and Eagle then competed in a Tenderfoot requirements contest won by Franklin Shipton of Wolf Patrol, with David Appelman as strong challenger. Gordon Meyer led taps as the meeting closed.
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America
Wendell Loftsgard
Wolf Patrol
Lion Patrol
Eagle Patrol
Franklin Shipton
David Appelman
Gordon Meyer
Birthday Party at Loftsgard Home for Ted
Last Wednesday evening neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Theo Loftsgard to celebrate Ted's January 30 birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Nelson, Mrs. Bettina Burnas and Gloria, Hazel Olson, George Belschner, Ida Olson, W. A. Meyer, Hazel Johnson, Henry Schweinerus, Louie Amundson and family, Harry Amundson and Dean, Carl Westpfahl and Kenneth, Agnes Wede, Joe Larson, Albert Burrow and Mrs. Burrow. Five hundred and other games provided entertainment, followed by a plenary lunch for all.
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Theo
Loftsgard
Ted
Arthur Nelson
Bettina Burnas
Gloria
Hazel Olson
Geo. Belschner
Ida Olson
W. A. Meyer
Hazel Johnson
Henry Schweinerus
Louie Amundson
Camp Family Heads West for Steven Health
Mr and Mrs John P Camp and Steven of West Union depart today to seek a location in the west to benefit Stevens health Stanton Camp remains with grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Halverson Clermont items delayed to next week include Ladies Aid committee appointments and a letter from Cpl Don Mastin Union church services are set for Sunday Feb 11 at 730 pm at Mrs Bess Tschantz home.
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John P. Camp
Steven
West Union
West
Stanton Camp
J. C. Halverson
Clermont
I the Ladies’ Aid Committee
Cpl
Don Mastin
Bess Tschantz
Clermont Lutheran Parish Church Activities Schedule
High as well as West Clermont and East Clermont report upcoming meetings on February 11 and 14. Activities include Luther League sessions at 8 p m and Priscilla Working Band at 2 15 p m with several hostesses named. Lenten services begin at 8 p m each Wednesday with topic The Atonement. May attend adult Bible class at 10 45 a m Sundays at West Steveny church.
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O. Nessel
Highland Societies
Thore
Theo. Kjosa
Nels Gilbert
Harry Amundson
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Albert Schave
Theo
Lofts‘yard
West Steveny
Herbert Martin
St Peters Church Schedules and Events
St Peters Church lists Mass times for Sundays and weekdays, confessions, and holy days. The choir held a dinner theater party at West Union last Sunday. Valentine party for combined religious classes is planned for Feb 10 at 2 30 PM with games and refreshments. Ash Wednesday services include morning Mass and 8 PM devotions with distribution of ashes.
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St. Peter's Choir
West Union
Grand Meadow Study Club Elects 1945 Officers
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Ames Olson’s home on January 28. President Mrs. Mabel Amundson led the meeting with prayer and hymns. Officers named: Sophie Kittelson president, Harriet Olson vice president, Clarisa Lien secretary treasurer, Emma Gunderson publicity chairman, Rose Olson gift buyer, Beryl Swenson Red Cross. Nominations accepted and elections made. Contests and lunch followed with assistance from Mrs. Alice Kittelson and Mrs. Esther Helgerson.
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Grand Meadow
Ames Olson
Mabel Amuhdson
Sophie Kittelson
Harriet Olson
Clarisa Lien
Emma Gunderson
Rose Olson
Beryl Swenson
Red Cross
America
Mabel Amundson
É ‘Thorson
Mabel Aundson
Ruth Lyngaas
Alice Kittelson
Esther ‘Helgerson
Rosary Committees Named By Rosary Society Meeting
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met at Mrs. E. L. Crowe home on Thursday February 1. President Crowe appointed committees for the year including Cheer Mrs. B Fallon and Mrs. J P Sullivan Basement Tom Cummings and Herman Griebe Altar Linens Mary Carlin Rectory Catherine Horan Lerryiemen Harry Becker Publicity Secretary Father Cooney attended and offered work suggestions Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Rosary Society and
E. L. Crowe
Larry Horan
B. Fallison
J. P. Sullivan
Tom Cummings
Herman Griebe- OW
Mary Carlin
Catherine Horan
Harry Becker
Father Cooney
Clermont Union Church Guild Meets February Eighth
Clermont Union Church Guild will meet Feb. 14 at 8 p m with Mrs. Lucian Appelman. Mrs Carrie Carpenter will lead the program. Attendees at the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Olson near West Union included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gunderson Mrs Lyle Gunderson Mrs Hazel Olson Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson and Mrs J W Shipton. Charles and Gus Spahr of Millank 5 D and Mr and Mrs Tom Callan of Cedar Rapids travel Saturday for the funeral of their sister Mrs B O Henderson.
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Union Church Guild
Lucian Appelman
Carrie Carpentter
Melvin Olson
West Union
Harry Gunderson
Lyle Gunderson
Hazel Olson
Elmer Anderson
J. W. Shipton
Charles
Gus Spahr
Millank
Tom Callan
Cedar Rapids
B. O. Henderson
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Lutheran Brotherhood
Tects Officers
Schgors
Carol Millet
Willet Millet
Delores Schupanuts
Quinton Olden
Margaret Marti
Elsie Nésset
DeAlta Buraas
Florentine
Clermont Girls Co
Farmers’ Commission Co
Mir
Conrad Arness
Gordon
Edwin Arness
Charles Edwards
Sharon
Millerd-C
Ole Amundson
Sgt. Mortis
Kenneth
Norene
Arthur
Clarence
Kathleen
Richard
John Kelly
Decorah Hospital
Russell Grover
Fayette
Len Simek
Louie Be Miller
Sonali Ese
David Daily
U. S. Infantry
Richmond
Texas
Pacific
Treasury Department
Boy Scout Meeting
Opera House
Les Hartmann
Iowa Cornhuskers
Red” Rowe
Cuyees
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Tsu
Love Brothers Plax
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
Clermont Union Church
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