Clermont Co operative to Hold Grand Opening
Clermont Co operative marks a milestone with a grand opening on February 22 to celebrate its expansion. An 85 horsepower mill and new grain and seed handling bins boosted capacity, with total project cost near 38 000 dollars. The co op’s assets and sales have grown since 1948 under manager Lyle Gunderson, and the event features silver dollar day with free coins for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Co-operative
Usk
Novemer
Lyle Gunderson
Clermont
Co-op
Two New Babies Reported in Local Families
Gon Born and Ronald Gunderson announce a son Steven Harry born at Postville hospital weighing 7 lbs 12.5 oz. The Gundersons celebrate as grandparents again. R G Schupanitz family welcomes a grandson born Feb 10 to Don and wife in Cedar Rapids. Kenneth and Kathryn Anderson welcome a son weighing 4 lbs 13 oz at Waterloo, with Kathryn Larson noting the family ties to the Larsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Gunderson
Postville Hospital
Steven Harry
Gunderson
Steven
Harry Gundersons
R. G. Schupanitz
Don Osweiler
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Anderson
Waterloo
Anderson
Kathryn Larson
George V. Larsons
Inga Anderson
Clermont
Kenneth
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Pannkuk in Postville
Cynthia Ann Pannkuk is welcomed by parents Berend and Mrs Pannkuk at Postville hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces at birth on February 9. Myr Pannkuk is an instructor in the C-E Consolidated Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berend Pannkuk
Postville Hospital
Cynthia Ann
Myr. Pannkuk
C-E Consolidated Schools
Farmers Savings Bank Annual Meeting in Clermont
The Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont held its stockholders meeting on Tuesday February 7 with 256 shares represented. J A Erickson elected chairman. L H Meier reported on year ending December 31 1955. Directors elected: Erickson Miller Thoma Quinn Lubke Lyngaas Hoopman. New officers: Miller president Erickson executive VP Thoma VP Meier cashier Skeen continues as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Legion Hell
J. A. Erickson
L. H. Meier
K. B. Thoma
Karl Miller
Ed Quinn
H. A. Lubke
Engebret Lyngaas
G. J. Hoopman
Bank
Exec
Phyllis Skeen
Met Monday by Methodist Women Society in Feb home
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday evening February 6 at Mrs. Jack Bush’s home with Mrs. LaNora Halvorson and Mrs. Ruth Starkey assisting. Eighteen members attended with two guests. Mrs. Elmer Easler spoke on spiritual life. Lucian Appelman led worship and lesson on “The World Laborer Worthy of His Hire.” Greetings from Mrs. Lena Peters were read and thanks from Mrs. Ruth Starkey and Anna Larrabee acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Jack Bush
LaNora Halvorson
Ruth Starkey
Elmer Easler
Lucian Appelman
Lena Peters
Anna Larrabee
Mrs Flossie Gass Buys Union Street Home
Mrs Gass buys the Bill Cahalan house on Union Street and plans to move with her children John and Patsy from their east of town acreage to the new home soon. The sale was to Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Gass
Bill Cahalan
Union Street
John
Patsy
Gass
Joe Thompson
Illand Hospitalized Medical Patients and Local Injuries
Carolyn Follett daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Follett is a medical patient at Postville hospital since Monday after breaking her ankle. Joan Bennett student at Upper Iowa University slipped on ice on campus Friday and broke her ankle spending several days in West Union hospital with the fracture cast. DeWayne Johnson had surgery last week and will stay at Naval Hospital Jacksonville for about a week. Mrs Lillian Newton of Oelwein visited Mr and Mrs Joe Larson from Thursday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Follett
Walter Follett
Postville Hospital
Joan Bennett
Upper Iowa University
West Union Hospital
Ralph Bennett
DeWayne Johnson
D. E. Johnson
U.S. Naval Hospital
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville 13
Florida
Lillian Newton
Oelwein
Joe Larson
Emil Lassig
Clifton Pringle
Readlyn
Ernest Spier
Spier
Arnold Stumme
John )Finnigan
Detroit
Mich
Wesley Schultz
Millard Nelson
Canasta
R. G. Schupanitz
Elmer Trude
St. Ann's Circle
Schupanitz
Tom ‘Bishop
Waterloo
Louie Hanson
Rochester
Kindergarten News and School Gossip From February
Kindergarten notes describe a robin sighting and pupils returning after illness, with puzzles mended and toy projects underway. Activities include painting, baking corn poppers, painting and assembling toys, and inviting parents to the February 22 kindergarten room event. Seventh through Sophomore news cover language studies, speeches, chemistry of finances, traffic safety, and classroom projects across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Hilgemann
Kindergartners
Dean Mueller
Steven
Mr. Paulson
Hilgemann
Bradley Boyle
Wen
World Day of Prayer and Sunday Service at Elgin Methodist
Seite Methodist Church announces bi weekly worship Sunday at 8 45 am with a special offering for Week of Dedication Visitors are welcome World Day of Prayer meeting Friday at Elgin Methodist Church at 6 00 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Elgin Methodist Church
St. Peter's Church Mass Times and Confessions
St. Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m with daily Mass at 7:00 a m and Saturday 7:30 a m. Confessions are available Saturday evening and before Mass. Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Robert Cooney
Full Gospel Os Sunday Services Schedule
Denominational Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m. Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p m. The Rev and Mrs James Schilling pastors. In school house 2% miles west of Clermont on highway 18. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
James Schilling
Clermont
Highway 18
Church of Our Saviour Lent Service Notes
The Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal announces Lent I services led by Rev. Paul A. Clark. Sunday schedule includes litany and penitential office at 3:00 p.m. Vicar offers liturgical guidance for parishioners during the liturgical season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Church of Our Saviour
Clermont — Episcopal
Paul A. Clark
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Local Socials
West Clermont and East Clermont hold catechetical classes and services with Luther League and choir offerings. Parish Brotherhood hosts a Father and Son banquet. social groups attend gatherings at Clermont and in Elgin with Lenten services. Neighbors visit, celebrate birthdays, and welcome new residents in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
WEST
East Clermont
Father & Son
West Clermont
Calendar notes for February meetings and clubs
Monday February 20 features a commercial meeting. Tuesday February 21 hosts the Women’s Service Club. Thursday February 23 includes the Town and Country Club. Friday February 24 lists the Grand Meadow Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Service Club
Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow Study Club
Scouts Tour Waterloo trip with Clermont explorers
Explorer Scouts from Clermont led by Fr. Robert Cagney toured Waterloo on a Saturday trip February 11. They lunch at Municipal Airport then toured the control tower weather station and KXEL, watching live TV with a 4:30 p.m. TV appearance on the Jerry Smith show. Participants include Larry Bergeson Duane Guicher Dean Schneider Arthur Matt Albert Matt Dennis Machow John Nelson Curtis Olson Gary Hyde Kenneth Nelson and Rev Cooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Robert Cagney
Waterloo
Control Tower
KXEL
Jerry Smith
Larry Bergeson
Duane Guicher
Dean Schneider
Arthur
Albert Matt
Dennis Machow
John Nelson
Curtis Olson
Gary ‘Hyde
Kenneth Nelson
Cooney
March of Dimes Report from Clermont Drive
Mrs Louie Olson presents a March of Dimes drive report with line items totaling 305.25 including parish and club donations schools and public institutions and a blanket toss at a basketball game. Additional donations to be acknowledged after coin containers are collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Olson
Clermont
St. Peter's School
Complete Work at Masonic Temple
The Clermont Masons express gratitude for a major local facelift at the Masonic Temple completed this past year. Miss Larrabee funded and Otto Vasby crafted new decorative steps and iron railing, creating one of the town’s most attractive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Anna Larrabee
Otto Vasby
Riegel
Clermont Masons
Larrabee
Amundson Housewarming Attended by Neighbors Group
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Clarence Amundson visited Tuesday evening for a housewarming picnic bringing baskets of food. Attendees included the Orville Berg and Donald Larson families along with Mr and Mrs Roger Amundson Martin Amundson Ames Olson Oliver Larson Quinton Olson LaVerne Larson Almer Amundson and Oscar Lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Anderson
Carrie Carpenter House
Martin Anderson
Chrystal
Mary Tatro
Roy Tatro
Clarion Olson
George Larson
Almer L. Nelson
Frank Nims, Jr
Ernest Holt
Barney Larson
Elgin
Gordon Schupbach
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
John Bakewell
Verni Engle
Laura_ Anderson
L’myra
Arthur Wolff
Lyle Aarhus
Inga Evenson
Arthur Wolfs
Joseph
Arthur
Earl
Leo Wolfs
Elmer Tholes
Lena Wolfs
Anna
Astrid Kimball
Elmer Trudo
Tillie Johnson
Irene Ostlie
Millard Nelson, Jr
Clarence Tatro
Glen Nygaard
David Jacobin
Georgana Probert
Clarence Amundson
Orville Berg
Donald Larson
Mdms
Roger Amundson
Martin Amundson
Ames Olson
Oliver Larson
Quinton Olson
LaVerne Larson
Almer Ammundson
Oscar Lien
Local Social Roundup in Stanley Area Dining Guests
Community notices recount weekend dinners and visits across Stanley Elka der Wadena and surrounding towns. Names include Olson Stenerson Kloster Kozelka Meier Arthur Nelson Easler Hoopman Ostlie and many others with multiple host homes and a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans.
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Annual Meeting of Arms
Savings Bank
WSCS
Illand
Arsene ‘Knudsen
Cathryn Crowe
Helen Hendergson
Sandra Olson
Barbara Thies
JoAnn Moore
Karen Jacobson
Charles Waljner
Cornelia
Pyrrhus
Fabricius
Regulus
Zoe Dibble
David Gilson
Robert Fritz
Fox
Len
Larry ‘Bergeson
Helen Burger
Karol ‘Hyde
Rose ‘Larson
Jo Mabb
Arthur Matt
Donna Thies
Jerry Wander
Lou Dennler
Becky
Rose
Latin America
Australia
Canada
South Africa
Republis
Seite
Full
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Alendar
March of Dimes Report
Florence
Arthur 5
Olson
Albert Stenerson
Robert Wharram
Stanley
Stenersons
Stenerson
Joel Clark
Elkader
Milton ,Monlux
Dan Kloster
E. W. Kozelka
Cresco
Mr. Gray
St. Cloud
Minn
Gray
Bud
Donaline
Joyce
Clifford Gisleson
John Wede
Albert
Lamont
Clarence Sampson
John Sampson
Arthur Wilken
Leland Carpentier
Strawberry Point
Lloyd Meier
Joan Gerner
New Orleans
Norbert Gerner
Omaha
Neb
Charles Monroe
Christena ‘Monroe
Gerald Gutcher
Emma Gunderson
Bud Aanes
Nancy
Annn
Hibbings, Minn
Gail
Gordon Hoopman
Easler
Marion Moore
Art Nelson
Ray Chapman
Art Nelson, Jr
Women's Service Club
Wm. Burrow
Ray Reierson
Bess Tschantz
Mary Keister
Danny
Paul Kubitz
Madison
Wis
Louise ‘Miller
Fred Tschantz
Wadena
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Harry Gunderson
Sunny Tyr
Bennie Walker
Barbara
Joe
Swan
Len 'Stmek
Clermont Co-operative Co
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
Cotes
Northrup King
Northrup King & Co
Clermont Cooperative
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