East Clermont ALCW Meeting Highlights and Dates
East Clermont ALCW met February 2 at East Ditherdn Church Parlors with Mesdames Norris Reierson Tilpher Bilden Amenda Rurodon Millard Gis leson and Justin Baker hosting. Pastor Kronlokken led devotions from Philippians 4 4 to 9 and greetings included a birthday card for missionary Cora Martinson. A.L.C.W. Spring Convention is April 29 at Luther College with Mrs Olson and Mrs Erickson presenting, hymnody and Bible study on Paul’s prayer method. A motion approved for March to bring a dish towel for the Church. Lutheran Welfare meeting set for February 21 in Postville. Mission Sunday observed March 6 with guest speaker and picnic. Birthdays noted for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieritiont Al.c. Society
Mesdames
Norris Reierson
Tilpher Bilden
Amenda Rurodon
Millard Gisleson
Justin Baker
Kromlokkén
Cora Martinson
Luther College
Alvin Erickson
Clifford
Olson
Paul
Postville
Kronlokken
Charles Thorson
Julia Helgerson
Kenneth Bilockhus
Harry Heleerson
Oliver Larson
Amanda Buroden
Annie Gilbertson
Clarence Amundson
Romona Larson
Renee Reiereon
Birthday honors at LaVerne Swenson home
Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson and Kevin were supper guests Friday evening at LaVerne Swenson home for La Verne birthday. Men try Red Wing shoes for real comfort and long wear. Kling Man’s Aubrey Guyer and Mrs Clare Christianson attended the wedding Saturday afternoon of Charles Christian son and Irene Swanson at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Olson
Kevin
LaVerne Swenson
LaVerne
Klingman's
Aubrey Guyer
Clare Christianson
Charles Christianson
Irene Swanson
Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder
B and P Womens Club Meeting at Clermont
The Business and Professional Women Club met Monday evening January 30 at Clermont for a 6 45 dinner hosted by Mrs Len Simek with Mrs Louise Miller and Phyllis Skeen assisting. Twenty one members attended a brief business session followed by a social at Mrs Simeks home. Prizes in 500 were won by Mrs John Bakewell high and Mrs Millard Bear second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Womens Club
Clermont
Len ‘Simek
Louise Miller
Phyllis Skeen
Clermont Junior Auxiliary Meeting Highlights
The Clermont Junior American Legion Auxiliary met February 1 with Jackie Bakewell and Junann Bakewell as hostesses. A patriotic window display was planned with Karen Hoopman and Linda Luchsinger volunteering. Bonnie Swenson broke her leg and a sympathy card was to be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Karen Hoopman
Linda Luchsinger
Bonnie Swenson
Jackie Bakewell
Miss Vasby
Father and Son Banquet at Clermont Lutheran Parish
The Mens Brotherhood of the Clermont Lutheran Parish held a Father and Son Banquet at East Clermont Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening February 1. Ninety five attended. Pres La Verne Swenson gave the welcome. Quinton Olson was toastmaster. Lee Palmer toasted the sons, Marvin Bay toasted the dads, Rev Harlan Blockhus of Des Moines spoke, and music was provided by the Amundson quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens Brotherhood
Clermont Lutheran Parish
East Clermont
Lawrence E Fritz Accepts Automobile Automation Role
Lawrence E Fritz has taken employment in the field of automation with Starline Inc of Harvard Ills. He is on special assignment with the engineering department touring Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Fritz
Starline Inc
Harvard
Clinsis
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Clermont Airport students pass private pilot written tests
The report lists Don Fauser Paul Christen and others from Elgin Monona Luana and West Union who passed their private pilot written tests at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport after a three hour exam on civil aviation topics. Neil Sanderman of Waukon recently completed his written test and flight check in Cedar Rapids earning an instrument rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folowing
Clermont
Don Fauser
Paul Christen
Elgin
Don Nelson
West Union
Dr. Fields
Monona
Myron Idbe
Lorenz Lenth
Luana
Witten
Cedar Rapids
Neil Sanderman
Waukon
WSCS Met at Gutcher Home for February Meeting
The WSCS held its regular meeting Monday evening at Mrs. Gerald Gutcher’s home with Mrs. David Jacobi assisting. Vice President Mr. Eugene Robison presided. Mrs. Donald Caspers led worship and the program titled What is the Word. Ten members attended along with one guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Gerald Gutcher
David Jacobi
Eugene Robison
Donald Caspers
Farmers Savings Bank Annual Stockholders Meeting Held
The Farmers Savings Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday February 7 in the Directors Room. All directors were reelected: J A Erickson Crystal Hansen Gordon J Hoopman L H Meier Karl Miller and E P Quinn. Officers reelected were Karl Miller president J A Erickson Chrystel Hansen vice presidents L H Meier cashier and Eugene Robison assistant cashier. Phyllis Skeen remains teller and book keeper. Stockholders had received a ten percent cash dividend in January.
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The
Farmers Savings Bank
Bank
J. A. Erickson
Chrystal Hansen
Gordon J. Hoopman
L. H. Meier
Karl Miller
E. P. Quinn
Chrystel Hansen
Eugene Robison
Phyllis Skeen
Obituary for Henry Larson of Clermont Iowa
Henry Edward Larson born May 18 1891 near Clermont Iowa died Feb 1 1961 He served in Army during World War I including St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne campaigns and was missing in action from Oct 1918 to March 3 1919 He survived by three brothers and four sisters and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Feb 4 at West Clermont Lutheran Church Interment at Clermont cemetery Card of Thanks from brothers and sisters of Henry Larson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Edward Larson
Nels
Kjersti Larson
Clermont
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Camp Dix
New Jersey
France
St. Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
West Clermont
Rockets for mice proves costly method to mid air misfire
Readers learn that launching mice in rockets is an inefficient and expensive approach. The report highlights the contradiction between ambitious space experiments and practicality, noting the high cost and logistical challenges involved.
Ossian Ossian Ossianery Host ACCW Workshop Meeting
The Ossian Deanery of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women held its second quarterly meeting at DeSales High School on January 21. Delegates from Cresco Deanery attended, with 32 Cresco and 73 Ossian members present. Lunch was provided by St John Nepomecuen Ft Atkinson and St Joseph Cresco parishioners. a joint session preceded separate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Deanery
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
DeSales High School
Ossian
Cresco
St. John Nep-omecuen
Ft. Atkinson
St. Joseph's Cresco
Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at West Clermont
Mr and Mrs Richard Griebe celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday February 5 from 2 to 5 pm with 150 guests. Esther Paulson and Richard Griebenow wed February 4 1936 at Clermont. Attendants were Marjorie Bauman and Alert Paulson. They have two children Dennis and Lana, with congratulations from relatives in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Griebenow
West Clermont Lutheran
Esther Paulson
Clermont
Marjorie Bauman
James Triem
Cedar Rapids
Alert Paulson
Yakima
Wash
Dennis
Lana
Griebenow
Emil Huegli
Hawthorn
Calif
Alert
Fayette
Oelwein
Eldorado
Elgin
Hawkeye
Castalia
West Union
Waterloo
Lake Mills
Decorah
Ossian
Arlington
Treer
Birth of Robert John knee Gould from Franklin Park III
Mr. and Mrs. William Knee land announce the birth of an other grandson. Their daughter Neney and husband John B. Gould of Franklin Park III are parents of a son, Robert John, born January 28. They have another son Tommy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kneeland
Neney
John B. Gould
Franklin Park, III
Robert John
Tommy
Clermont girl places third in state sewing contest
Gwen Baechler of Clermont represented the second district of Federated Women's Clubs at Des Moines February 2 in the Vogue sewing student contest. The state competition was at Hotel Fort Des Moines during a noon luncheon where each girl modeled a Dress Up Costume. Gwen’s yellow nylon lace dress with taffeta insets and a cummerbund placed third and earned a subscription to Madame magazine. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Alfred Brechler and Mrs. Len Simek, and sponsored by Clermont Town and Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Baechler
Clermont
Federated Women's Clubs
Des Moines
Vogue
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Gwen
Our Valley High
Madamoiselle
Alfred Brechler
Len Simek
Death of Clarence Oakland at Decorah Hospital
Clarence Oakland aged 61 died February 3 at Decorah Hospital. Funeral held Monday at Stavanger Lutheran Church south of Osian. Obituary to follow next week. Visitors included Mrs. Clara Christianson and Mrs. Clara Wilke of St Olaf and Henry of Dubuque. Mr and Mrs Orville Berg and others visited Martin Amundsen home to thank friends for cards and flowers. special thanks to Rev Kronokken for visits and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Oakland
Henry Schweinerus
Decorah Hospital
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Ossian
Clara Christianson
Clara Wilke
St. Olaf
Henry
Dubuque
Emma Olson
Orville Berg
Roger Amundsen
Martin Amundsen
Kronlokken
Hospital news from Oelwein area patients
Mrs. Elmer Nelson of Oelwein underwent major surgery on Tuesday January 31 at Mercy Hospital and is recovering well. Mrs. Martin Anderson went to Decorah Hospital on Wednesday for X ray and tests and returned home Saturday. Mrs. Lester Luchsinger came home Saturday from Town City Hospital after receiving treatments and tests since Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nelson
Oelwein
Mercy Hospital
Martin Anderson
Decorah Hospital
Lester Luchsinger
Town City Hospital
Bankers Honor Erickson With 50-Year Service Award
The Fayette County Bankers Association honored J A Erickson Vice President of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa with a pen and pencil set for fifty years in banking. The citation praised his effort to uphold the dignity of the bank and banks in general and wished him continued service. Presented by L H Meier president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Bankers Association
J. A. Erickson
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Wea
L. H. Meier
Jack Pot Drawing Update
Jake Ames missed the Saturday drawing and did not collect 120 dollars. Next week's drawing increases to 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ames
Nelsons Move to Independence Visitors in town
Mr and Mrs Almer Leo Nelson were in Independence Tuesday afternoon visiting Ralph House and Kristi who moved to Independence from West Union a week ago Saturday. Their address is 903 South Street Northwest in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Leo Nelson
Independence
Ralph House
Kristi
West Union
Sth
St. N.W
Gilbert Anderson Home Hosts Monday Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson visited in the Gilbert Anderson home Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harry Vauslin were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr Nancy and Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johnson
Gilbert Anderson
Harry Vauslin
William Nelsom Jr
Nancy
Susan
Clermont Lutheran Paris Parish activities and services
Pastor John D Kronlokken leads weekly and midweek choir rehearsals with West and East church activities. Sunday schedule includes two services and Sunday school. youth and league meetings in the week. Ash Wednesday service and church projects noted with East and West locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kronlokken
West
West Church
East League
East
West Luther League
West Clermont Church
East Mission Project
L.C.R. and Jr
East Church
Gilbert Nelson Visits Family and Attends Funeral
Gilbert Nelson visited his sister Mrs Isabel Nelson Friday evening as an overnight guest and attended the funeral of Henry Larson Saturday afternoon. He called on friends and old neighbors Saturday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Richard Olson visited Friday evening in the Almer Leo Nelson home, Mr and Mrs Harold Light visited in the Alfred Jacob home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Nelson
Isabel Nelson
Henry Larson
Richard Olson
Almer
Leo Nelson
Harold Light
Alfred Jacob
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A.L.C.W. ‘Meeting
Washington
Lincoln
Patricia
Judy
Marcia Mitts
Anita Skelton
Ben
Farmers Savings Bank & Clermont
Cser
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Airport News
W. S.C. S. Met
Farmers Sav. Bank
Agnes Bilden
Willet Miller
Dr. Wolf
American Legion
ACCW
State Federation Sewing
Hospital News
Bankers
Honor Erickson
Clermont Lutheran
Paris
Towa
FELCO
Clermont Coope
von Powas
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