Methodist Church Schedule with Pastor Lee Roy Collins
Worship service at 6:45 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. MYF meets February 17 at 5:50 p.m. at the home of Char Jan and Curtis Butikofer. Adult membership class Monday 4:30 p.m. Youth membership drafting optologs and Wednesday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. WSCS mission study group Friday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. CB Schon’s home in Elgin.
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MYF
Pam
Char- Jan
Curtis Butikofer
WSCS
Mission Study Group
Convocation Arts Marks Second Semester Opening
A convocation led by DeSales Central High staff and area priests marked the January 28 opening of the second semester. Rev V J Peters and others addressed parish students, stressing education's role in adjusting to life and earning report cards.
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Peuntas
DeSales
Ossian
Kiss
V. J. Peters
Hospital visit after surgery progress for Clarence Kittelson
Henry Follett flew to town on Wednesday taking Mrs. Clarence Kittelson and Mrs. Jack Osterhus to the Veterans Hospital. They visited with Clarence Kittelson and Jack Halvorson. Clarence had surgery earlier and is progressing satisfactorily. Jack was still recovering and will have surgery? titer
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Henry Follett
Down City
Clarence Kittelson
Jack Osterhus
Veterans Hospital
Clarene Kittelson
Jack Halverson
Clarence
Jack
Aurger
Weet Clermont ALCW Meet Sponsored by Hostesses
Weet Clermont ALCW met on February 6 with hostesses including Richard Griebenow John Shipton Nels Gilbert Werdell Hulbart Walter Durscher and Leo Jebenow. The meeting opened with a hymn Jesus Priceless Creature and Psalm 46 read for devotions. Offering readings and meditation followed before the meeting closed with O Saviour Precious Saviour and Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Richard ‘Griebenow
John Shipton
Nels Gilbert
Werdell Hulbart
Walter Durscher
Leo Jebenow
Jesus
Ete
Giyei
MD Eo Green
Cha
Martin
Ander- Tatro
Amy Hovicinet Miller
DeSales Issues Semester Honor Roll at Ossian
DeSales Central high school in Ossian publishes its first semester honor roll naming Gary Wolf senior Virginia McNeil junior and Edward Bodensteiner sophomore all of Clermont. Along with Robert Fassbinder of Clermont they rank in the upper third across grades as commended by Rev. Thomas F. Currier.
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DeSales Central’ High School
Ossian
Gary Wolf
Virginia
McNeil
Edward’ Bodensteiner
Clermont
Robert Fassbinder
Thomas F. Currier
Leadership Parley at DeSales High School
A leadership parley themed Observe Judge Act was held at DeSales Central High School on Wednesday February 8 in the auditorium. The meeting focused on leadership training to develop school spirit as a social unity effort amid a student body with lively discussion of intent and action.
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DeSales Central High School
Clermont Lutheran Parish West and East Services Schedule
Parish notices list West Church events for February including choir at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 13th, confirmation classes, and morning services at 9:30 with Sunday school. East Clermont Church details include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., services at 11:00 a.m. Luther League at 7:30 p.m. Bible study, parish Brotherhood on Thursday the 28th, and a Father-Son banquet at East Clermont Church.
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WEST
East
Luther League
East Clermont Church
Luther District Convention Attended at Wartburg Waverly
Friday February 8 Roy Swenson representing West Lutheran Brotherhood Millard Bilden East Lauren and dil man Thompson Rev Maddie Marion Church attended a Lutheran district convention at Wartburg College Waverly In the evening they attended the Wartburg Parsons College basketball game.
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Roy Swenson
West Lutheran Brotherhood
Millard Bilden
Eost Lauren
Dilman Thompson
Rev
Maddie
Marion Church
Wartburg College
Waverly
Clermont Study Club Meeting Brief at Baechler Home
The Clermont Study Club met on Tuesday February 5 at Mrs Alfred Baechler home with devotions and the American Creed. Seven members answered roll. Mrs Floyd Bergeson presented a program reading articles including Happiness Without Religion Lacks Endurance by Max Young. Mrs Lenora Shipton reviewed the Club Woman. Lunch was served. Next meeting at Mrs Elmer Olson home.
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Clermont Study Club
Alfred Baechler
Winners at Leo and Leona’s U Save
Mrs Emma Olson Mrs Bur kard Riegel Mrs Evelyn Olson Mrs Leo Wolfs and Clarence Thorson were stamp winners last week at Leo and Leona’s U Save store. Andrew Molokken won the goose and Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon were callers Sunday at Ole Amundson home. Mr and Mrs Bernard Waters of Postville visited Carlin home Sunday. A birthday party was held for Mrs Richard Griebenow with present including Mrs Walter Follett Sophie Vasby Martin Amundson Ray Reierson and L T N Olson. Kathy Karen and Gary of Hudson visited and were supper guests of Arthur Nelson Sr. Reuben Light Waterloo Mrs John West Union and Cindy Downing Decorah called on Alfred Jacobs Saturday evening.
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Emma Olson
Burkard Riegel
Evelyn Olson
Leo Wolfs
Clarence Thorson
Leo and
Leona
U-Save
Andrew Molokken
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Ole Amundson
Bernard Waters
Postville
Carlin
Richard Griebenow
Walter Follett
Sophie Vasby
Martin Amundson
Ray Reierson
L. T. N. Olson
Arthur Nelson, Jr
Kathy
Karen
Gary
Hudson
Arthur Nelson
Reuben Light
Waterloo
John West Union
Cindy Downing
Decorah
Alfred Jacobs
80th Birthday Dinner for J A Erickson
Mr and Mrs Robert Larsen Steven David and Vicky of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids spent the week in the J A Erickson home. Sunday all attended a birthday dinner honoring J A Erickson at the home of their daughter the Dean De Sarts Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Larsen
Steven
David
Vicky
Iowa City
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
Dean de Sarts
Elgin
February Birthdays Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Anderson
Celebrate February birthdays as Mr and Mrs James Anderson hosted a luncheon for Feb born guests. Attendees included David Michael Miene Jerry Anderson and numerous Andersons and friends with Mrs Gary Rickert and others.
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James Anderson
Sun- Say
Et Areere
David
Michaél Miene
Jerry Anderson
Gilbert “Anderson
Gary
Rickert
Stree A
Tichard
Ated
Miene
Julie
Gendra
Y Anderson
Rs. Edrl ‘Kloster
Baptism of Neil Vance Orth at Bethel Church
Neil Vance Orth, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Orth, was baptized Sunday morning February 10 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union. The family hosted dinner for guests Mr and Mrs John Larson of West Union, Mr and Mrs M C Larson, Mr and Mrs Leland Probert, and Richard.
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Neil Vance Orth
Leo- Orth
Birthday Party for Jeanette Nims Celebrates Sixth Birthday
After school Friday February 8 guests Julie Anderson West Un Jon Barbara Palmer and Renee Reierson joined Jeanette Nims Jr and Mrs Frank Nims Jr for a birthday supper honoring their daughter Jeanette on her sixth birthday.
Evening Division of ALCW Met at West Clermont Church
The Evening Division of the ALCW met Thursday February 7 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Mrs. Alan Seabrooke and Mrs. James Helgerson as hostesses. Bible study led by Mrs. Donald Cowell and Mrs. Raymond Loftsgard on Christ is our Redeemer. Members voted to donate 50 cents or more toward buying music for the Junior Choir. Birthday song for Mrs. Alan Seabrooke. closing prayers and hymn To Need Thee Every Hour.
Birth of Daughter Dionne Patricia to Schissel Family
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schissel welcomed a daughter, Dionne Patricia, born Wednesday February 6 at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. The newborn weighed six pounds nine ounces and has a sister, Dawn Marie. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Navok of Cresco and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schissel.
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Dale Schissel
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Dionne Patricia
Dawn Marie
John Navok
Cresco
Ed Schissel
Dinner guests visit at Strawberry Point home
Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Halver and their son with Nancy were dinner guests Saturday at the Don Thomas home in Strawberry Point. Mr. and Mrs. John Durscher were visitors Sunday in the A. B. Jacob home.
Clermont Two Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting Recaps
The Clermont township Farm Bureau Homemakers met Friday February 8 at Mrs Paul Humphrey home. Eleven members and one guest attended. Mrs Donald Kerr spoke on mental health in family life. A taped Scotland interview was shown and a quiz on Scotland conducted. Officers announced trips to Madrid Iowa for a Young Peoples Conference and a plan for Fayette County Women’s Day on March 18 at Maynard. A style show, baking contest, and trips to Des Moines for the legislature were proposed. Next meeting set for March 8 at Mrs LaVerne Swenson with the lesson Food Becomes You.
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Clermont Township
Madrid
Iowa
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Maynard
Des Moines
James Henderson
Roy Swenson
LaVerne Swenson
Cub Scout Award Night January Pack 51 West Clermont
Pack No 51 and dens I II and their families held a January meeting at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Freedom Festival as the theme. Awards for wolf and bear ranks were presented to Randy Fogle Roger Olson Terry Hulbert and others. Den II performed Let Freedom Ring while Den I demonstrated puns. The meeting closed with America the pledge and song. Pinewood Derby kits were handed out for next month.
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West Clermont Lutheran Church
Iwo Jima
den Til
den II
Randy Fogle
Roger Olson
Wolf
Terry Hulbert
Ricky Relerson
Dean Johnson
Brian Amundson
John Barnhouse
Michael Lerch
den I
America
WSCS Meeting Held at Triem Home
Clermont WSCS met Monday evening February 4 at the home of Mrs. Harold Triem with Mrs. Lester Luchsinger co hostes s. Mrs. M H Moore opened with invocation and pledge. Mrs Emil Schneider led worship. Mrs Moore read a letter from Rev Caspers family. A silent auction plus thanks to Mrs Lee Roy Coning were noted. Nineteen members and seven guests attended. The March meeting will be at Mrs Lee Roy Collins.
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Clermont Wscs
Harold Triem
Lester Luchsinger
M. H. Moore
Emil Schneider
Moore
Caspers
Lee Roy ‘Coning
Ee- Roy’ Collins
Y W C Meeting Held Friday Afternoon February 8
The second Y W C meeting convened Friday afternoon February 8 at Dean Schneider home. Attendees included Mrs Garry Jacobson Mrs Rowland Hackmann Mrs Ernest Helgerson Karol Loftsgard Mrs Jerry Schwelnefus and Mrs Dean Schneider Shelvy Nims was absent. The roll call asked for favorite hobby and next month for favorite recipe. Secret pals were drawn. A Cheer committee and a program committee were named. The March 5 meeting will be at Mrs Ernest Helgersons home. A buffet lunch followed.
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Y.W.C
Dean Schneider
Garry Jacobson
Rowland Hackmann
Ernest Helgerson
Karol Loftsgard
Jerry Schwelnefus
March ‘Sth
Light humor resurfaces in quirky town shop slogan
A garbled snippet shows residents debating a shop offer and a playful jab at a local clothing shop. The passage hints at a lighthearted scene about buying footwear versus a single belt item, reflecting local humor and commerce chatter.
East ALCW Meeting Recapped by President Frieden
East ALCW opened under President Mrs George Frieden on February 7 with hostesses Mesdames Lyn gaas Blockhus Amundson Olson and Miss Helen Rei The program featured hymns including Jesus Priceless Treasure and I Love to Tell the Story Devo tions and Bible study centered on Paul led by Mrs Millard Bilden and Mr Ames Olson Expressions of thanks acknowledged new chairs and a fixed table for Sunday school Birthdays for February were noted honoring several members A skit High Level Conference was presented by several members and offerings led by Mrs Millard Gisleson closed with prayer and the Lord's Prayer
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East Alcw
George Frieden
Mesdames Helmer Lyngaas
M. J. Blockhus
Norman Amundson
Lorens Olson
Helen Rei
Millard Bilden
Ames Olson
Oliver Larson
Barbara Larson
Gust Gilbertson
Cora Martinson
Almer Amundson
Orville Berg
Alvin Erickson
Bernard Hansen
Millard Gisleson
Jesus
St Peter's Church Hosts Interim Pastor Visit
Mr and Mrs James Helger and their children were guests Sunday morning of Mr and Mrs Hans Sandvold. Mrs Ames Olson Karett and Mrs Sophie Vasbey visited Anita Olson and Norma Blockhus in Cedar Rapids on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Helgerson
Pamela and
Jeffery
Hans Sandvold
Ames Olson and
Karett
Sophie Vasbey
Cedar Rapids
Anita Olson
Norma Blockhus
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Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Weet Clermont
Sy Gary Peermen
Serson
Ecky
Johna Kathy Sylvan Ae
Ho ME
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Armers Savings
Clermont, Iowa
Lutheran District
Nm Ook UT
Karl A. Miller
Farmers Mutual Ins
Ase
Clermont, Owa
Neil Vance
Jeanette Nims
ALCW
Clermont Two
Farm Bureau Homemakers
Laverne Osterhus
Omaha
Nebr
Business Institute
Hamilton
Farnum St
Klingman
Harry Helgerson
Arthur Nelson, Sr
Dean Schultz
Monona
Perry Sheldon
Daniel, Sumner
Abe Habeger
DeVere Halverson
Allen Anderson
Donald R. Murphy
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N. BE
C-Op
Triem
Y.W.C. Meeting
John Sted
Kilingman
St. Peter’s Church
Joseph Hsu
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