Clarence Oakland Dies After Long Illness
Clarence Oakland died Friday February 3 at Decorah hospital after a period of declining health. He was 61 and had lived in the Ossian area before moving to Clermont three years ago. He was born February 1, 1900 in Fayette County, son of John and Amelia Oakland. He leaves three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Schmitz funeral chapel with Mat. B. C. Nesvik at the organ and the Stavenger ladies choir singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Oakland
Decorah Hospital
Oakland
Ming. Jorgensiin
Schmitz
Mat
B.C. Nesvik
Stavenger
Shartety
Becky Jellings
Fayette County
John and
Amelia Oakland
Ossian
Clermont
Martin Oakland
West
Union
Neférbd
Free coffee and donuts served Friday at Moore's
Free coffee and donuts will be available Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM at Moore's location. Stop by for a complimentary snack and beverage while supplies last.
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Moore's
St Ann's Circle Meeting Adds Two New Members
St Ann's Circle met Tuesday evening February 7 at the Mac Carlin home. After the regular business the ladies rolled bondages for the Missions. Mrs Donald Murphy led the program with an enlightening report on the Pranshan Order of Nuns. Two new members joined, Mrs Ed Schissel and Mrs Dale Schissel, with guests Mrs Jessie Hoover and Mrs Art Matt present.
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Ann
Mac Carlin
Donald Murphy
Pranshan Order
Ed. Schissel
Dale Schissel
Jessie’ Hoover
Art Matt
East Clermont Mothers Circle Fath ers Night at East Siler mont Church
The East Clermont Mothers Circle held its annual Fathers Night on February 7 at East Siler Mont Church. Mrs Almer Amundson hosted a surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs LaVerne Reisner and children Dennis David and Diene. Forty adults and 25 children attended with welcome by Mrs Hubert Cummings and devotions by Pastor Kronlokken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East’ Clermont
East Silermont
Almer ‘Amundson
LaVerne Reisner
Dennis
David
Diene
Hubert Cummings
Kronlokken
Cummings
Reisner
Kenneth Blockhus
Charles Thorson
Clarence Amundson
Helmer Lyngaas
Pastor Kronlokken
Birthday Club meets at Edna A home
The Union Street Birthday Club gathered at Edna A s home for a luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs John C Halverson and family Sun day. Mrs Halverson s father and brother from Cedar Rapids Frank and Garland Sparks attended the event.
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John C. Halverson
Mrs. Halverson
Cedar Rapids
Frank and
Garland Sparks
Clermont Goes to Dial This Year
The Scenic Ridge Telephone Co plans to switch Clermont and surrounding territory to dial service this summer with operation in the fall. Bell will co-own half the system with Scenic, maintaining shared line circuits and a greatly improved network between Clermont and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Ridge Telephone Co
Clermont
Elmer Schutte
Poytville
the Echo
Harold Duke
Bell System
Bell and Scenic
Local Social Notes Highlight Postville Visits
Mr and Mrs Alfred Buraas of Postville visited Thursday evening in the Selmer Erickson home Vicky Habeger spent Sunday with Alyce Oelberg The afternoon included a visit to classmate Bonnie Swenson a fracture patient in Postville Hospital Spring themes by Toni Todd sizes range 12 to 20 and 14 percent to 243 percent on display at Klingmans Callers in the Harry Helger Betty Vick of Calmar spent Tuesday through Sunday in Joe Warsler and Ole Reiersone homes visiting Valley
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Alfred Buraas
Postville
Selmer Erickson
Vicky Habeger
Alyce Oelberg
Bonnie Swenson
Postville Hospital
Toni -Todd
Klingman's
Betty, Vick of
Calmar
Joe Warsler
Ole Reiersone
Valley
Birthday Party at Kittelson Home
Mr and Mrs James Anderson and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kittelson entertained at a picnic birthday party in the Kittelson home Sunday Those honored were Jerry Anderson whose birthday was Sunday Mrs Gilbert Anderson Christie David and Michael Migne who have February birthdays Others present were Mr and Mrs Earl Kloster West Union Nancy Anderson Gilbert Anderson and Mr and Mrs Paul Mine Sandra and Julie of Postville
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James Anderson
Clarence Kittelson
Hittelson
Jerry Anderson
Sunley
Gilbert Anderson
Christie
David
Michael Migne
Lana
Earl Kloster
West Union
Nancy Anderson
Paul Miene
Sandra
Julie
Postville
Birthday Dinner Honors Louis Olson in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Willet Miller hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for Louis Olson. Attending were Mrs Louis Olson, Franklin Olson and three boys, the Garlisch family from Ames and Seeleyake Montana visitors en route to Florida, Arthur Nelson Sr and Isabel Nelson with their son at Hudson, plus Karen Sue born February 3. Easter clothing needs at Klingman’s.
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Willet Miller
Louis Olson
Franklin Olson
Waterloo
John Garlisch, Jr
Ames
Tre Ore Jr. Study Club met Feb 6 at Swenson home
The Tre Ore Jr. Study Club met Monday at Mrs. LaVerne Swenson's home with Mrs. Weldon Orth as co-hostess. Mrs. Dean DeSart spoke on Civil Defense. Members responded to roll call with prized possessions. Thank you notes were read from Mari Kurrahera and Mrs. Orran Bane. A dollar was voted for a library book. The gathering closed with a club collect and Spanish lessons. Next meeting is in March with Mrs. Sylvan Taylor as hostess.
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Tre Ore Jr
LaVerne Swenson
Sylvan Taylor
Welcome for Kenneth Andersons
A welcome party was held Friday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Anderson and family. Neighbors attending included Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson Jr and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Amundson and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kittelson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cummings and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Almer L. Nelson and A. D., Mr. and Mrs. Carman Swenson, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Aanes and family. The evening featured visiting and later lunch.
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Kenneth Anderson
William Nelson, Jr
Roger Amundson
Clarence Kittelson
Hubert Cummings
Terry
Almer L. Nelson
A. D
Carman Swenson
Lyle Aanes
Birth of Becky Jean Gilson in Postville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gery C Gilson welcomed a daughter Becky Jean born Friday February 10 at Postville Hospital. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces. Mrs Gilson is Beverly Oelberg by birth.
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Gery C. Gilson
Postville Hospital
Becky Jean
Gilson
Beverly Oelberg
World Day of Prayer Service at Elgin Lutheran
Clermont Methodist Church announces events led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers. Thursday evening World Day of Prayer Service at Elgin Lutheran Church at 9:00 p.m. Saturday morning 9:00 a.m. membership training class. Sunday service of worship scheduled for 4 46 p.m.
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Donald T. Caspers
Elgin Lutheran Church
Social visitors gather in posting area households
Mr and Mrs Dale Anderson and Douglas of Postville visited his mother Mrs Rosena Anderson Friday evening. Mrs Ida Feller of Waterloo was a guest also. Clarence Thorson Elaine Jerry and Roger were visitors Friday evening in the Jack Halverson home. Guests in the Glen Nygaard home last week visiting Mr and Mrs Leo Pittman and Tommy of Los Angeles Calif were Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon Mr and Mrs Lucian Appelman Mrs David Jacobin and Mrs Roger Staake. Mrs Penny Paulson and her mother Hilda Anderson visited Mrs Julia Halverson Sunday evening. Buzie Harville was an overnight guest Thursday of L Myra Anderson to help her celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Norma Reierson Ricky and Renae spent Sunday afternoon visiting the Dean Kittheson family at Hartville. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Alden Grinna and family and Mrs Blanche Nesset of Decorah. Mr and Mrs John Gerlisch of Ames and Mr Garlischs parish Sr of Sealey Lake Mont were weekend guests in the Lonis Oleon home.
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Dale Anderson
Douglas
Postville
Rosena Anderson
Ida Feller
Waterloo
Clarence Thorson
Elaine
Jerry
Roger
Jack Halverson
Glen Nygaard
Leo Pittman
Tommy
Los Angeles
Calif
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Lucian Appelman
Clermont Study Club News and Lent Schedule at West Church
The Clermont Study Club met Feb 7 at Mrs. Floyd Bergeson’s home with eight members. The program covered Youth and articles from the General Federation, and a reading of The Gentle Legions. Activities include Lent services, choir, sewing projects, and youth programs across West and East Clermont Lutheran parishes with reports on Holy Communion, Sunday services, and upcoming meetings through Feb 23.
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Clermont Study Club
Floyd Bergeson
General Federation
John PD
Kronickken
West Clermont Aly CW
Mdms
Millard Bear
Truman Paulson
Aubrey Guyer
Ole Amundson
Ben Frautschy
Art Nelson
John Kronlokken
Albert Christianson
Lee Palmer
American Missions
Harry Amundson
West Church
East Mission Project
East
L. C. BR
East Church
Brotherhood Institute of Wartburg College
Norman Erbe
Our Brotherhood
East Luther League
Lutheran Welfare NE
ALCW
West
Baptismal Services Held for Laurie Lynn Hoth
Clarence Hoth Donald Hoth Florence Hoth and Minnie Miller of Postville attended baptismal services in Cedar Rapids for Laurie Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoth. Mrs. Leo Pittman and Donald Hoth served as Laurie's sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hoth
Donald
Florence Hoth
Minnie Miller
Postville
Glen Nygeard
Leo Pittman
Tommy
Cedar Rapids
Laurie Lynn
Richard Hoth
Donald Hoth
Laurie
Wanders Entertain Mr and Mrs Wander Dinner for XDR distributors
Mr and Mrs Wander hosted 32 guests at a Sunday dinner for X D R distributors. Attendees included George Beerkircher Madison Wisconsin Howard Rule Dodgeville Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Francis Ryan Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Henry Heppe and Mr and Mrs Dean Henry Waterloo Mr and Mrs Basil Confare Manchester Mr Edwin Emmnsman Arlington Mr and Mrs Vern Frieden West Union Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kauten Fayette Richard Gehrke Oelwein Mrs Marvin Lantz Mary Schave Castalia Betty Vick Calmar and Marie Rei ersor.
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Joe Wander
X.D.R
George Beerkircher
Madison
Wis
Howard Rule
Dodgeville
Francis Ryan
Cedar Falls
Henry Heppe
Dean Henry
Waterloo
Basil Confare
Manchester
J . Edwin Emmnsman
Arlington
Vern Frieden
West Union
Lawrence Kauten
Fayette
Richard Gehrke
Oelwein
Marvin Lantz
Mary Schave
Castalia
Betty Vick
Calmar
Marie Reiersor
Mrs Daisy Stry Admitted to University Hospitals Iowa City
Mrs Daisy Stry of Iowa City has been confined at University Hospitals Iowa City since January 25 for ongoing treatments and will remain there for an extended period.
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Iowa City
Daisy Stry
University Hospitals
Amundsons Host Housewarming With Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Arthur Amundson hosted a housewarming Thursday evening. Guests included the Ross James, Lee Palmer and Clarence Kittelson families who brought a gift and joined in lunch after the visit.
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Arthur
Amundson
Ross James
Lee Palmer
Clarence Kittelson
Amundsons
Jack Pot Drawing Win Missed by Absent Owner
Mrs. Ernest Peterson’s name was drawn Saturday afternoon for a 160 dollar prize but she was not present and did not reserve the money.
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Ernest Peterson
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Clarence Taklaws
Clar
St. Ann’s Circle
East Clermont
Mothers Circle
Birthday Club
Union’ Street Birthday Club
Edna
Donald R. Murphy
Lermont
Jons
Une
Thursda
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
ATES
Harry Helger
Kittelson
Arthur Nelson
Isabel Nelson
Hudson
Arthur Nelson, Jr
Karen Sue
Ray Chapman
Elgin
Nelson
Clarence
Weepie, Jr
Ann Mary
John
Joseph
Weterloo
Weeplé
Ott Pe Fagus
Kenneth Andersons
Clermont Methodist Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Karl Miller
Tre Ore
Study Club
Gentle Legions
Quaker Oats Co
Laurie Hoth
Wanders Entertain
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
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