Mis Society of West Clermont Medlich Meeting
The Mis Society of the West Clermont Medlich met on Wednesday afternoon February 18 with hostesses Mesdames Elmer T Nelson Henry Olson Ethan Guyer Jesse Guyer Aubrey Guyer Russell Guyer Lyle Guyer Richard G Olson Arthur Nelson and Ole Christianson A letter from Rev BE W Sihler superintendent of the Bethany Indian Mission at Wittenburg Wisconsin was read along with a price list of Indian made baskets The society plans to take orders for baskets and Angnes Paulson and Mrs Nels Gilbert were named in charge It was decided that the Priscilla Working Band will serve the father and son banquet for the Lutheran Brotherhood to be held Monday evening February 28 Rev Nesset led the devotional and readings and musical numbers were presented by Ramona Olson Agnes Paulson Annabelle Loftsgard and Lois Schweinerfus Seven members gave birthday offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis- Society of the West
Clermont Medlich
Elmer T. Nelson
Henry Olson
Ethan Guyer
Jesse Guyer
Aubrey Guyer
Russell Guyer
Lyle Guyer
Richard G. Olson
Arthur Nelson
Ole Christianson
BE. W. Sihler
Bethany
Wittenburg
Wis
Nesset
Jesus
Ramona Olson
Agnes Paulson
Annabelle Loftsgard
Lois Schweinerfus
Richard O. Olson
Mary Washburn
Roy Tatro
G. ©. Anderson
L. M. Hovland
Lester Anderson
New Bookkeeper for Larsen Bros Roofing Co
Ann Nihm of St Lucas began work as bookkeeper for Larsen Bros Roofing in Clermont last week. She succeeds Mrs M C Larson who resigned after holding the post the past year. Frank Pringle suffered a light stroke on Monday February 24 paralyzing his left side but regained use of his arm by week’s end and doctors expect gradual recovery. Mrs Robert Poleet arrived for a several weeks visit with her parents and relatives while her husband, in the Navy, is stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Nihm
St. Lucas
Clermont
Larsen Bros
M. C. Larson
Miss Phibmie
Dan Burke
Frank Pringle
Robert Poleet
E. C. Olson
Poleet
Navy
Norfolk
Clermont Buys New Rotary Pump For Water Supply
Clermont purchased a new Layne rotary pump, first used last weekend, capable of about 200 gallons per minute. With the existing pump, the town expects ample supply for all purposes and mains pressure around 80 pounds, aiding firefighting readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layne
Clermont
Commercial Club Dinner Talks War Pictures and Plans
Thirty members and a guest attended the Commercial Club dinner at Corner Cupboard. Afterward the group held a meeting at the town hall where Fr. Vernon Peters showed a North Africa war picture. Plans were made to entertain high school boys in March, with a dinner and entertainment committee named. Red Cross drive announced, with a $750 Clermont quota, to run two weeks but desired completion in four to five days. Youth Center discussion yielded no firm plan, though Legion and Auxiliary have proposed activities. Several local items note birthdays, visits, and celebrations around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Vernon Peters
Rommel
North Africa
Fr. Peters
Chm
Dugstad
Red Cross
Clermont
Verla Gunderson
Red Cross Secretarid
Mariners ‘Savings’ Bank
W. C. Follett
Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mission Society to Meet at East Clermont Church
The Mission Society of the East Clermont Lutheran church gathers Thursday afternoon March 2 with hostesses Mrs. Melvin Hunsberger Mrs. M J Blockhus Mrs Otto Blockhus and Mrs Malvin Hanson. Program chairman is Mrs Ames Olson. Dennis Lee Rear birthday anniversary was celebrated at his grandmother Mrs Emma Rear's home with family and friends and many gifts. Dennis received a dinner and gifts in remem brance of the day. A wedding for Marjorie Leet and Wm Waldron was attended in Waukon. Mrs Len Simply left for Warrensburg Mo to visit her sister. Dinner guests honored Leon Loftsgard on leave from the Navy. James Gunderson returned to Davenport after a weekend visit with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Rooker
Onalaska
Wis
B. Lund
John Larson, Jr
Ida Olson
Conrad Arness
Edwin Arness
Decorah
Russell Larson
Louis Blood
M. C. Larson
Larson
Keith Grimes
Weston
Kathryn Shoemaker
Clarinda
Herbert Martin
James
Jessie Loftsgard
Leon Loftsgard
Navy
Irene Osilie
Robert Sperry
Bobby
Cedar Rapids
Ole Christianson
Mission Society of the East
Dennis Lee Rear
Emma Rear
Clarence Rear
Elmer Rear
John Mork
Russell Mork
Duane
Leo Kloster
Robert
Herbert Schatz
Janice
L. T. N. Olson
Ardis
Edna Torkelson
Dennis
Rulger Paulson
Vergle
Judy
Waukon
Marjorie Leet
Wm. Waldron
Len
Warrensburg
Keith Thomaermont
Thoma
Will
Gertrude Schwickerath
Tom Olson
D. J. Opperud
James Gunderson
Davenport
Harry Gunderson
Belva Miller
Cleremont
Galesburg
Ill
Arthur Nelson
Osage
Glen Godfrey
L. L. Turnmire
Pvt
Kenneth Rucker
Paul Wells
Osterdock
Mary Washburn
Sgt
Ernest Sampson
Ernest Holt
Emmanuel Larson
Gander
Chas Anderson Celebrates 94th Birthday in Clermont Area
Charles Anderson, oldest resident, marked his ninety fourth birthday Friday February 18 at the home of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs William Starkey north of Clermont. Born near Janesville Wisconsin he has lived in the community since age two. He and his wife once ran a local restaurant and later farmed west of town. He attended Fayette county fairs since 1854 save for three. His six children include Mrs William Starkey Effie Houss Mrs Mertie Learn H A Lubke Herbert Anderson and Lester Anderson. The family counts fourteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Wm. Starkey
Clermont
Mr. Anderson
Janesville
Wis
Anderson
Fayette County
Effie Houss
Mertie Learn
West Union
H. A. Lubke
Herbert Anderson
Lester Anderson
Lavina
Mont
West Clermont Lenten services and parish events
The Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor A. O. Nesset announces Lenten services in West and East Clermont on Sunday February 27 with topics and choir activities. Mid-week services at West Clermont are at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Activities include Junior choir February 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Senior choir February 25 at 3 p.m. A parish Brotherhood meeting and Father and Son banquet occur Monday February 28 at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. O. E. Engebretson as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
West Clermont
Priscilla Working Band
O. E. Engebretson
Training School Held On First Aid In Home Project
The third Home Project training school for Clermont and Pleasant Valley townships met Thursday February 10 at Mrs Henry Kittlesons home. It ran all day with Home Economist Virginia Vaupel teaching First Aid and performing artificial respiration and bandaging demonstrations. A noon dinner was prepared by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Project
Clermont
Pleasant Valley Townships
Henry Kittleson
Virginia Vaupel
Clermont Calendar and Local Social Notes
Clermont items list a firemen meeting and club events for Feb 28 to Mar 2 plus visits and dinners. Luther College students from Decorah spend weekend at home. several local families host guests including Graver, Henderson, and Cline. Earl family visits note Aunt Lofte improved after illness. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids connections appear with multiple relatives mentioned.
Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary Gundersons honored at 25th
Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson were surprised by relatives and friends last Sunday to mark their 25th wedding anniversary with a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon program. A monetary purse was given as a remembrance. Attendants included extended family from Waterloo West Union Postville Elgin Davenport and Galesburg. The couple married February 20 1919 at West Clermont Lutheran church with Rev Hjortstolm officiating. They are parents of Sgt Lyle Gunderson James Gunderson and Ronald Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gunderson
Edwin Olson
Waterloo
Harry Stolle
Marilyn
Betty
Melvin
L. M. Hovland
Emma Gunderson
Verla
Howard Mark
Dal
Lyle Gunderson
Bertha Olson
Franklin Olson
Ronald
Jelena Olson
C. H. Hjortstolm
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Harry Stalle
Helen Ness
S.C. Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Alfred Stalle
Return From Two Months Visit on West Coast
Mr. and Mrs. R. Henderson arrived home Saturday after spending two months in California. They visited their daughter Mrs. Joe Kula in Pasadena where she works in a defense plant, and their other daughter Mrs. Lynn Sarbaugh in Oakland who serves as private secretary for Skags Drug Co. They also saw Mrs. Henderson's sisters Mrs. Paul Roberts and Mrs. Kenneth Chapman in Pasadena and brother Benton A. Grover in Hollywood. Their grandson Richard Kula, aged about a year, stayed with his mother and attends nursery school in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
California
Joe Kula
Pasadena
Lynn Sarbaugh
Skags Drug Co
Oakland
Maritime Commission Officers
Paul Roberts
Kenneth Chapman
Benton A. Grover
Hollywood
Richard Kula
Larson Staff Sale Draws Mixed Reports Saturday
A combined sale of Millard Larson and Alton Staff personal property drew mixed word. Horses and machinery sold well while cattle hogs and corn fetched modest returns. The auction firm Farmers Savings Bank clerked with Thompson Waters handling the sale as a routine weekend event. Belva Miller visited relatives in Clermont then returned to Galesburg Ill to work as a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Larson & Staff
Millard Larson
Alton
Farmers, Savings Bank
Thompson & Waters
United Service Women Meet In February Session
Clermont unit held its February gathering at Mrs. Russell Larson’s home. Members tied a quilt and snipped rags for fracture pillows. Mrs. Geo Belschner donated a quill. neighbors helped finish it. A group later tied two quills for Camp Elliot San Diego. Cash gifts totaled $3 from Trene Ostlie and Hans Hanson of Minneapolis. Mrs. Martin Amundson named hospital chairman. A $5 donation to Des Moines Medical and Surgical division approved. A record file will list armed forces relatives. Next meeting March 21 at Mrs. Thy Olson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
United Service Women's Organization
Russell Larson
Geo. Belschner
United Service Women
Ed Dugstad
Camp Elliot
San Diego
Calif
Trene Ostlie
Hans Hanson
Minneapolis
Thy Olson
Pasadena Navy wedding unites Chapman and Harper
Wyvonna Chapman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Chapman of Pasadena, wed 1st Lt George Harper at the Roberts home in Pasadena. The aqua suit bride carried a white prayer book and orchid, with three dozen guests present. After a two day honeymoon, the groom reported to Tucson where he serves in the Navy Air Corps. the bride remains with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Roberts
Pasadena
Calif
Wyvonna Chapman
Kenneth Chapman
George Harper
Tucson
Ariz
Navy Air Corps
B.c.gruver
Clermont
Card of Thanks and Family Visit Note
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy while hospitalized. Mentions Janet Olson of Maynard visiting to spend the weekend and participate in the silver wedding anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson, the writer’s aunt and uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Olson
Maynard
Harry Gunderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church Society
Met
Larsen Bros. Roofing Co
United States Defense Jones Stamps
A. Lincoln
A. Erickson
Olermont
OWA
Corner Cupboard
Harvey Meyer
Postville
Wallies
Magantas
Mission Society
Margaret Malaney
Racheater
WAC
Algiers
Axia U.S. Treasury Department
Chas. Anderson
A. O. Nesset
Luther League
Veryle Paulson
Firemen's Meeting
B. & P. Women’s Club
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Lorraine Osterhus
Esther Nesser
Luther College
Clarence Graver
Russell Graver
Gene
Fayette
R. S. Henderson
Fred Cline
Glen
Ken Rucker
Julius Johnson
G. O. “Anderson
Malvin Johnson
Gertrude Sedwickerath
Georgana Loftsgard
Irene Opperud
Ed Barnes
Gladys
Iva Jean
Cornel Anfinson
Peter Lofte
Lofte
West Coast
1Ee Larson
Charles Bigler
Harry Raney
U.S. W
Chapman—Harper
Agnes Weds
Vomes
Burgess-Pugstad Lumber Co
Ini
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