YWC Club February Meeting Highlights and Prize Winners
The YWC held its February gathering on February 14 at Ainetar featuring prizes awarded to Mrs. Ro andon and Mrs. Garry Jacobson. The program committee displayed a Valentine tree with a card for each attendee. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 at Mrs. Robert Bork’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Garry Jacobson.
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YWC
Ainetar
Roandon
Garry Jacobson
Pamword
Yey
Horme
Robert Bork
Garry Jecobéon
Methodist Church Worship and Study Schedule
Worship service at 8 45 am on Wei day February 18. A high membership training class meets at 4 05 in the church. On Thursday February 20 the Lenten study begins with a membership class at Elgin at 7 30 pm.
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Wei
Chunelt
Death of Mrs Grace Cooley in Grass Range Montana
Word comes from Grass Range Montana of the death of Mrs Grace Cooley age 81. Funeral service was in SiA Chapel with Reverend J Branstetter of First Methodist Church in charge Cremation followed at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial in Great Falls. Included notices of dinners and visits among local residents.
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Mattie Maddox
Grass Range
Montana
Grace Cooley
Sia ‘Chapel
J. Branstetter
First Methodist
Hillcrest Lawn Memorial
Great Prise
Lermont
East Clermont ALCW Meeting Recalls Feb Hostesses
The East Clermont ALCW met on Thursday February 6 with hostesses Mrs Martin Amundson Mrs Alvin Erickson Mrs M J Blockhus Mrs Helmer Lyngaas and Mrs Roger Amundson. Bio study led by Mrs Loren Olson and Mrs Bernard Hanson. A birthday card was sent to Olga Gutstromson in Zuliland. Hymn Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross was sung and prayers closed the gathering.
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East
Birthday Dinner Honored February Birthdays at Amundson Home
Mr and Mrs Martin Amundson hosted a Sunday family dinner honoring February birthday people Ardel Larry Sally and Norman. Guests included Wayne Amundson Linda Roger Amundson Susan Mrs Norman Amundson Patty and Julie among others.
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Martin Amundson
Joe
Ardel
Larry
Sally
Norman
Wayne
Amundson
Linda
Roger Amundson
Susan
Norman Amundson
Patty
Julie
Jr American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recap
The Jr American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall with 21 members present. Members sent 42 snowman favors to Iowa City Children’s cottages and 38 snowmen to the Annig Whittenmeyer Home in Davenport, plus a $1 candy fund. Centerpieces of heart trees were delivered to Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Roberta and Sonja Paulson were named to write to the adopted child. Elaine Thorsen and Roberta Paulson read an Abraham Lincoln article. Senior Juniors led the program at the Senior Auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening.
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Jr. American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Patty
Judy
Marsha Mitts
Pegey
Mary Schott
Iowa City
Whittenmeyer
Avenport
West Union
Ae Roberta
Sonja Paulson
Elaine Thorsen
Roberta Paulson
Abraham Lincoln
Woodland Study Club Meets in Feb Session
The Woodland Study Club held its February meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. LaVerne Swenson presiding. Members offered thanks to several friends and welcomed new member Mrs. Howard Hill. Contests led by Duane Kamp and Lawrence Walvatne awarded prizes to Mrs. George Larson, Mrs. Amy Hoviand, Mrs. Howard Hill, and Mrs. Marion Wickham. Guests included Mrs. Carl Hovland of Minneapolis, Mrs. Evelyn Olson, and Weldon Orth and children.
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Woodland Study Club
LaVerne Swenson
Renee Tic
Thur Nelson
Clarence
William . Burrow
Sro Gee
Duane Kamp
Lawrence ‘Walvatne
George Larson
Amy Hoviand
Howard Hill
Marion Wickham
Carl Hovland
Minneapolis
Evelyn Olson
Weldon Orth
Clermont Lutheran Parish Mid Week Lenten Services and Circles
The Clermont parish lists multiple activities for East and West locations including Mid Week Lenten services at 7 45 p m and 8 p m, Jr and Sr Choir practice, Jr and Sr Confirmation classes, Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m, and numerous circle meetings at churches and homes. A Jr Confirmation class is set for Saturday February 22.
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Helmer Lyngans
West
Martha
Ruth
Mary
Roy Tatro
Rebecca
Gordon Hoopman
Circle Naomi
Esther
Rachel
Luther League
Entertains at Coffee Party for Neighbors
Mrs. Lorranne Crowe entertained at her home Saturday morning with a coffee party for neighbors. Guests included Mrs. Jim Olson, Mrs. Don Larson, Mrs. Amy Hovland, Mrs. Elmer Olson, Mrs. Enoch Nelson, Mrs. Delmar Kingery, and Clara and Myrtle Peterson.
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Lorranne Crowe
Jim Olson
Don Larson
Amy Hovland
Elmer Olson
Enoch Nelson
Delmar Kingery
Clara
Mrytle Peterson
Tre Ore Club Meeting At West Clermont Lutheran Church
Tre Ore Club held a meeting with 13 members and guest Mrs. Ghry. Patrolman Don Neilson spoke on highway safety as Mrs. Sylvan Taylor led a readings and treasurer reports were read. Next meeting is Feb 26 at 8 pm. a club collect was followed by a served refreshment.
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Sylvan Taylor
Ghry
St Peak Highway
Don Neilson
Ard
Stany Club
Clermont
Clérmont
Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet Plans Rural Women's Day
The Clermont Daepshis Farm Bureau Homemakers and their husbands met February 10 at the Kerr home. They discussed Wills and Estate planning, Farm Bureau Women’s County meeting notes, and agricultural topics. Pennies for Friendship were collected and Rural Women’s Day details were given for March 16 at Maynard Community Hall with a cooking contest and home garment style show.
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Clermont Daepshis Farm Bureau
Keith Kerr
Millard Nelson Jr
Farm Bureau Women’s County
Farm Bureau
Maynard
Millard Nelson Ur
Busy Beavers 4-H Club Valentine's Meeting
Busy Beavers 4-H Club held a Valentine party for fathers at East Cleret Lutheran Church. Jane Bilden led pledges, 27 members attended, and officers read reports. An auditing committee was proposed. Members 14 and older to bring quick breads, ages 10 to 12 muffins at next meeting. Program featured talks on eggs, nutrition, etiquette, and demonstrations, with Valentines distributed and lunch served.
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Beavers +H Club
East ‘Cleret Lutheran Church
Jane Bilden
JoAnn Olson
Sharon James
Bonnie Kittelson
Janet Amundson
St. Peter's Rosary Society Meets for Film Series
Rev. Thom as F. Currier presented two parts of The Good News of Christ series, Baptism and Temptation plus The Marriage at Cana, at the February meeting. After the business session, members discussed civic duties including attending caucuses and informing officials to better represent the community. coffee was served by the committee of the month.
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Thomas F. Currier
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Cane
Mothers Circle Hosts Valentine Supper at Church
The East Clermont Mothers Circle entertained husbands and children at a Valentine supper on Friday February 14 at the church. After dinner they played games and screened the film Dialogue Brotherhood. Six people attended the event.
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East Clermont
Dialogue Brotherhood
Clermont Iowa council meets with Mayor Nelson in February session
Clermont Iowa town council convened with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. Bills presented including water, street, fuel, oil, garbage, salaries, and library expenses. Library board members named for terms. library report approved. Adjourned by Town Clerk Geo Durscher.
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Clermont
Iowa
Pete Mesge
Will J. Nelson Elon
Riegel
Johnson Gountlimen
Jonas Y True
Johnson
Ives
Interstate
Ing
Woodrow Hyde
Glen Nygaard
Fredericksburg
Muelle
Cahoy
White Star Oil Co
Marvin Schott
Schultz - Haus
Barnhouse
Library Board
Bess Blake
Fred Cline
Burkard Riegel
Will J. Nelson
Louis Olson
Franz Appelman
Grietenow
Nygaard
Geo. Durscher
Nygaard Couple Attend Granddaughter Baptism in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Glen Nygaard traveled to Cedar Rapids to attend the baptism of Paula Jean Hoth daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hoth at St Marks Lutheran and Hospital Cedar Falls sponsors included Mr and Mrs Mer Yin Chapman Other attendees were Mr Clarence Hoth grandfather of Postville Florence Hoth and Mrs Minnie Miller All were dinner guests of Richard and Mrs Hoth afterward
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Glen Nygaard
Cedar Rapids
Paula Jean Hoth
Richard Hoth
St. Mark's Lutherand Hospital
Mer- Yin Chapman
Cedar Falls
Clarence Hoth
Postville
Florence Hoth
Minnie Miller
Olsons Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Wisconsin
Mr. and Mrs. Emil B. Olson marked their 50th wedding anniversary February nine at St John’s Lutheran Church in Phelps Wisconsin. They wed February eleven 1914 in Clermont. They moved from Appleton and have two sons Lynos and Vergil and two daughters Lorraine and Phyllis along with 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Local relatives attended the reception.
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Emil B. Olson
Phelps
Wisc
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Cora
Emil Olson
Clermont
Tillie Thompson
Clarence Olson
North Dakota
Phelps, Wise
Lynos
Appelton
Vergil
Rhinelander
Wise
Lorraine
Birthday Club Meets at Olson Home
Members with February birthdays gathered at the Olson home for a social afternoon. Mrs. Leo Griebenow, Bos John Barshenase and Mary Cl were celebrated while a luncheon was served.
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AY Come
Ay Olen
Leo Griebenow
Bos
John Barshenase
Mary Cleaten
Surprise Birthday Party Celebrated In Decorah Family Home
A surprise birthday party for Mrs Olson and her son Rlier, both sharing a February 19 birthday, was held Sunday at the Olson home. Sisters of Mrs Olson attended along with numerous relatives and friends from Decorah Luane and West Union, including Mr. and Mrs Roy Johanningsheler Sophie Leftsgard Donna and Duane, Vernon Olson and Kirsten, and Eve lyn Olson Gene visit after noon.
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Dines
Olson
Honetitie
Rlier
Roy Johanningsheler
Sophie Léftsgard
Luane
Ole Amundson
Henry Amundson
Elmer
Bucks drawing award goes to Mrs West but she absent
Clermont Bucks announcement reveals Mrs Russell West drew the 160 dollars on Saturday but did not attend to claim the prize. The draw for 200 dollars proceeds in her absence.
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Russell West
Winners at Leo's U Save Store Drawn Names
Lucky names drawn at Leo's U Save Store include Mrs Richard Qsterhus Mrs Marvin ScHott George Cook Mrs Emil Schneider and Mrs Walter Germain in a Gold Bona Stamps promotion.
Gilsons Housewarming for Wayne Gilson
The Clermont Corp employees held a housewarming Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson and David. Attending were Mr and Mrs George V Larson Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kohis Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman Mr and Mrs Ernest Holt Mr and Mrs Truman Paulson and family and Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson and daughters. J A Erickson were business callers in Decotah Monday.
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Clermont Corpp
Wayne’ Gilson
David
George V. Larson
Lawrence Kohis
Gordon Hoopman
Ernest Holt
Truman Paulson
Lyle Gunderson
J. A. Erickson
Decotah
Sheehan Olson Legion Meeting Minutes Report
The Sheehan Olson Legion met Monday at the Legion Hall with 13 members present. Willard Martin is on sick call. Walter Follett was appointed to advertise the Legion 44th birthday this month. Henry Follett named chairman of the oyster stew supper. The group sponsors Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorer Scouts. Meeting adjourned after lunch by Howard Johnson and Robert Skelton.
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Sheehan - Olson Legion: Post
Legion Hall
Willard Martin
Walter Follett
Legion
Enry Follett
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Explorer Scouts
Howard Johnson
Robert Skelton
Orths Entertain at Supper and 500 Card Party
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Orth entertained at their home Saturday evening for a supper and 500 card party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Follett, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kohls, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Probert, Mr. and Mrs. John Gass, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lottsgard. Mrs. Leland Probert won ladies high, Mrs. Lottsgard ladies low, Leland Probert mens high, and Henry Follett mens low.
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Leo Orth
Henry Follett
Lawrence Kohls
Leland Probert
John Gass
Sylvan Taylor
Ray Lottsgard
Leland Probert Oeliver
Lottsegard
Ladies Low
Mens High
Henry Pollett
Legion and Auxiliary to meet February meeting notice
Fayette County American Legion and Auxiliary announce a regular meeting on Tuesday February 25 at the Elgin Legion Hall. Attendance urged by county president Mrs Louis S Olson.
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Fayette County American Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin Legion Hall
Louis S. Olson
Neighborhood Welcome Visitors Share Morning Coffee
On Tuesday morning Mire Harry Amundson along with Mrs. Willi Burrow Mrs. Ted Loftsgaré and Mrs. Norris Reierson visited Mrs. Gene Ellis Danny and Held to extend a warm neighborhood greeting and welcome them to the area.
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Harry Amundson
Willi Burrow
Ted Loftsgaré
Norris Reierson
Gene Ellis
Danny
Held
Valley aviation crew attends safety meeting in Mason City
Don Nelson and Vern Friden of West Union and Tom Davis of Clermont flew the Club's Tri-Pacer to Mason City Friday evening for an Aviation Safety meeting and returned home the same night. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bergeson were supper guests Thursday of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Hegland, West Union.
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Don Nelson
Vern Frie
Den
West Union
Tom Davis
Clermont
Mason City
Floyd Bergeson
Bertha Hegland
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Olivia Olson
Millerd Olson
Jeffrey O'Brien
Arthur S. Olson
John Sprague
Lucian Appelman
Sophie Vasby
Alcw Meeting
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Grinnell Mutual Insurance
Grinnell Mutual
Karl Miller
Clermont - Ph
Funnel Mutual Reinsurance
Grivel
Bowa
Tre Ore
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Busy Beavers
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Mothers Circle
Council Proceedings
Birthday Club
Olson Home
Clermont Bucks
Gilsons
Sheehan-Olson Legion
Valley Airport News
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Clermont Cooperative
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