Brownies Celebrate Valentine Party and Pin Oath
The Brownies held a regu lar meeting Monday February 14 in the Junior High home ec room with a tea and valentine party. Mothers attended as special guests and each girl received her first Brownie pin. Mrs Dean Schneider led the Brownie Promise as Orville Neuhring presented badges and pins. A joint meeting with Woodland Trail Troop 314 followed. Mrs Leo Orth volunteered as committee chair. Mothers offered to serve refreshments at each meeting with one mother serving alphabetically. Interested sponsors are asked to contact Mrs Schneider to help the group receive credit for activities. Mothers were given valentine gifts made by the girls as tea and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ec
Dean Schneider
Orville Neuhring
Jership
Fayeoodland
Leo Orth
Tas
Schneider
Peggy Schott
Tre Ore Club Wins Plaque for Blind Commission Work
The Tre Ore Club met at Mrs. Leland Probert’s home on Monday evening February 7 with sixteen members answering roll call. Devotions were read by the hostess, a plaque was received for selling products by the Iowa Commission for the Blind, and the program featured assembling novelty jewelry from kits. Lunch followed.
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Leland Probert
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Jr Auxiliary Meeting Highlights From Sheehan Olson Unit
The Junior Auxiliary of Shee han Olson Unit gathered Wednesday February 9 after school at the Legion Hall. Eighteen members attended with a Valentine verse as roll call. Roberta Paulson presented George Washington life facts. Junann Bakewell reviewed key Lincoln life incidents. March roll call will feature Birds with chairman Andine Vasby assigning duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan - Olson
Legion Hall
Peggy
Mary Jane
Julee Schott
Lolita Luchsinger
Valentine
Roberta Paulson
George Washington
Junann
Bakewell
Abraham Lincoln
Andine Vasby
Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet at Clermont Township Home
The Clermont Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Franz Appelman’s on Friday Feb 11. A meditation on Our American Heritage and a formal prayer opened with a flag salute. Fourteen members answered roll call with a Safety Hint. Reports covered pesticide safety and government qualities with program summaries. Extension lesson on how much a dollar buys in clothing was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Township Farm Bureau
Franz Appelman
James Henderson
Roy Swenson
Music and Recreation
Harry Amundson
Farm Bureau
Jack McNeil
Mrs Bess Blake Hosts Dinner Bridge Evening
Mrs Bess Blake entertained at a 6 30 dinner Thursday evening at her home. Guests included Mrs Louis Olson Mrs Lorraine Crowe and Mrs Franz Appelman. The group spent the night playing bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Blake
Louis Olson
Lorraine Crowe
Franz Appelman
Ladies Bridge Club Receives Dinner at Bachlers
Mrs. Alfred Baechler hosted the Ladies Bridge Club at her home with a 6:30 dinner. Two tables played bridge. Mrs. Lorranne Crowe won high score, Mrs. Louis Olson second. Guest included Mrs. H. A. Lubke.
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Bachlers
Alfred Baechler
Lorranne Crowe
Louis Olson
H. A. Lubke
Clermont Businesses Closed Thursday for Funeral
The Clermont business places will close Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for Gordon Hoopman's funeral. Mrs. Nels Gilbert and Mrs. Helen Osmundson were visitors. Lu vian Appelman, Mrs. George Wander, and Mrs. Florence Schrandt of Castalia visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Leo Griebenow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Gordon Hoopman
Nels Gilbert
Helen Osmundson
Luvian Appelman
George Wander
Florence Schrandt
Castalia
Leo Griebenow
Mrs Willet Miller Hosts Town and Country Club Coffee
Mrs Willet Miller entertained at a home coffee for members of the Town and Country and Tre Ore Study Clubs. The program reviewed a traveling art exhibit she displayed, with works by Town artists and accompanying history and comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet Miller
Town and Country
Tre Ore
To Observe Golden Wedding at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Open house on Sunday February 20 from 2 to 4 PM at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Postville to observe the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Kugel Postville No invitations sent but all are welcome to attend
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Postville
William Kugel
Union Street Birthday Club Meeting Report
The Union Street Birthday Club met Tuesday afternoon February 8 at Mrs Geo Y Larson's home. Eleven members attended and the gathering included visiting and take-away bingo followed by a birthday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street Birthday Club
Geo. Y. Larson
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Circles
pastor Roger W. Peterson leads East Clermont activities February 17 to 22 including worship services choir rehearsals and youth confessions. church circles Bethel Series teachers and mid week Lenten services are noted at West Clermont East Clermont and church events list donations and materials for layette and handicraft gatherings.
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Thurs
ALCW
Oliver Larson
Eskimo Mission
West Clermont
Luther League
Bethel
West
Rachel
LaVerne Swenson
Kermit Peterson
Esther
Charles Becker
Harvey Meyer
Sun
East Clermont
Sr Auxiliary Meets The American Legion Aux No. 375
The Sr Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson Unit 375 met February 8 at Mrs Lorinne Crowe home. Vice president Mrs John Halvorson led the meeting with eleven members present. Members sent thank you notes to several, coordinated cookie committee duties for Iowa City Veterans Hospital, planned February 21 Commercial Club supper hostesses, and reported two poppy displays sent to the mid year conference. Junior members presented songs and solos, accompanied by Mrs Tru Man Paulson, with National News highlights reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sheehan - Olson
Lorrinne Crowe
John Halvorson
Reuben Butikofer
Fred Cline
Franz Appelman
Martin Amundson
Andine Vasby
John Bake‘well
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Rey Swenson
Vern
Wagner
Clarence Thorson
Dean Schneider
Judy Mitts
Sharon Halvorson
Kathy Gunderson
Sonja Paulson
Margaret Schott
Truman Paulson
I. C. Jerdee
National News
Louis Olson
Woodland Study Club Meets at Nelson Home
The Woodland Study Club gathered February 8 at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr.'s home. Eleven members attended as they sang America and read scripture. Mrs. Vernon Anderson led the program with Iowa articles and What This Country Needs, followed by Thought for the Day by Mrs. Lawrence Walvaine and a birthday song for Mrs. Duane Kamp. Contests hosted by Mrs. Raymond Erhardt and Mrs. William Burrow awarded prizes to several members, and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Nelson
Millard Nelson, Jr
America
Vernon Anderson
Iowa
Lawrence Walvaine
Duane Kamp
Raymond Erhardt
William Burrow
Lawrence Walvatne
George V. Larson
Erhardt
Neighborhood Birthday Club Honors Mrs Griebe at Home
The Neighborhood Birthday Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Dick Griebe's home to honor her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Laura Olson Mrs. Ray Reierson Mrs. Martin Amundson Mrs. Sophie Vasbey and Mrs. Walter Follett. A social hour followed by a picnic birthday lunch.
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Neighborhood Birthday Club
Dick Griebenow
Laura Olson
Ray Reierson
Martin Amundson
Sophie Vasbey
Walter Follett
East Clermont Church Plans 115th Anniversary Program
The East Clermont anniversary committee outlines plans for the churches 115th anniversary on Sunday July 10 with morning services a dinner and afternoon program. The Luther League will stage a three act play in the evening. The church is among the oldest American Lutheran congregations west of the Mississippi River. Prices at MOORE S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Luther League
Mississippi River
Funeral services for Gordon J. Hoopman near Cresco
Gordon J. Hoopman aged 57 dies February 14 in Elgin. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Thursday February 17 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. Roger Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at New Oregon Cemetery Cresco. Survivors include widow Francis son Dale and daughter Karen. Funeral arrangements by Muehlethaler Funeral Home Elgin.
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Gordon J. Hoopman
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Roger Peterson
New Oregon Cemetery
Cresco
Clermont County 4-H Meets for February Session
The Clermont County 4-H Club met at Pauline Amundson’s home with 18 members present and one new member, Marlene Metzger. Kathleen Gunderson and Susan Nelson demonstrated “Clean, Sweet, Nice to Meet,” and Nancy Nelson and Luann Gunderson presented “Why, Good Posture.” New officers installed: Diane McNeil president, Pauline Amundson vice president, D Lene Brueger secretary, Jane Anderson treasurer.
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Clermont Country Cousins
Pauline Amundson
Marlene Metzger
Kathleen Gunderson
Susan Nelson
Nancy Nelson
Luann Gunderson
Diane McNeil
D'Lene Brueger
Jane Anderson
Funeral Notice for Gordon J Hoopran
Legionnaires of Sheehan Olson Post urged to attend Gordon J Hoopran funeral. Dress in uniform if possible. Meet at the Legion hall at 12 45 p m Thursday Feb 17. James Anderson Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan- Olson Post
Gordon J. Hoop- Ran
Legion Hall
James Anderson
Bucks Drawing Names for Saturday Afternoon Prizes
The drawing listed winners from last Saturday with numbers 1 through 4 paying 100 70 and 10 dollars. Charles Kohls and Justin Baker were not present while Janice Yauslin attended and Joyce Appelman was absent. Next drawing will feature numbers 1 2 for 100 dollars and 3 4 for 10 dollars.
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Charles Kohls
Justin Baker
Janice
John) Yauslin
Joyce
Franz) Appelman
Som-R-Set Party at Neumann Home
Mr and Mrs Richard Neumann entertained a Som-R Set gathering at their home Friday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Melvin Reierson Mr and Mrs Clarence Peterson and Harold Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden Jane Zelda Mr and Mrs Alvin Halvorson Mr and Mrs Gerald Schneider Mr and Mrs Justin Baker Steven Vicky Cindy Tilpher Bilden Brenda and Mrs Helga Bilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neumann
Richard Neumann
Melvin Reierson
Clarence Peterson
Harold
Harry Amundson
Millard Bilden
Jane
Zelda
Alvin Halvorson
Gerald Schneider
Justin Baker
Steven
Vicky
Cindy
Tilpher Bilden
Brenda
Helga Bilden
Clermont Iowa Council Minutes February 7 1966 Proceedings
The Clermont Iowa council met February 7 1966 with Mayor Merle Clark presiding. All councilmen were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Bills were read and allowed including salaries, plant expenses, fuel, supplies, and bond interest. Public notices and adjournment followed. Afterward, Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson and David visited George Gilson’s Dubuque home. supper guests joined later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Merle Clark
Riegel
Griebenow
Johnson
Guyer
Kio- Sa
John Sen
R 2Gel
Wayne Gilson
David
George Gilson
Dubuque
Gary Gilson
Becky
Tim
Oelwein
Obituary of Mrs. Thea Haugland in Minnesota
Thea Haugland died Saturday February 5 at Spring Grove Minnesota at age 76. She was born October 28, 1889 in Clermont Iowa and lived in Clermont Stewartville Crosby and Crosby North Dakota. Survived by six children, two siblings, nineteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 6 at Burr Oak Lutheran Church Crosby ND. Her husband and a brother preceded her in death.
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Thea Haugland
Crosby
N. D
Clermont
Spring Grove
Minn
Burr Oak Lutheran Church
Haugland
Ingbret I. Haugland
Stewartville
Anders
Mildred) Anderson
Dean
Jillian) Smith
Burr Oak
Arnold
Freda) Anseth
Irene Moser
Noonan
Jordan
Harry
Cresso
Nels Gilbert
Annie Wilson
Waubasha
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Bake Sale
Ww. S.C
Pringle’s
Washington
Farmers Savings Bank
Reac Poeay Veda
Moore's
STAG
Sheehan - Olson Post
American Legion
Fire & Wind
Grinnell Mutual
National Fidelity Life Insurance and Hospital Insurance
Follett Insurance
Arn Gekmort
Scenic ‘Ridge
Leslie ‘Lea's Co
Clermont Co-op
Levi Molokken
Durscher
Elgin Echo
Matt Parrott and Son, Co
Ernest Holt
John L. Schultzhaus
Dick's
Burrow Bros
Woodrow Hyde
Interstate Power Co
Clermont Postoffice
Carleton D. Beh
Geo. Durscher
Franklin Olson
Rodney
Scott
Waterloo
Gussie Miller
Louis Miller
Grinnell Mutual Insurance
Grinnell Mutul
Karl Binet Clermont
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Grinnell, Iowa
Memorial Hall
City Hall
Farmers Regional Cooperative
Felco Statex
Clarmont Cooperative
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