Soldier’s letter from Africa tells of Jack Halverson
Vernon A Hagle writes from Staten Island General Hospital Ward 2E3 to Mr and Mrs Ed Dugstad sharing memories with Jack Halverson from Ireland and North Africa. He describes shrapnel wounds, amputation of his left arm, and Jack's unscathed care. The letter mentions Thanksgiving turkey and hope to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Halverson
Ution
John
Africa
New York
Camp
Claiborne
Jack
Algiers
Bone
First Army
Tunis
Vernon
Vernon A. Hagle
Halloren
Hosp
Ward
Staten Island, N
Mission Society Meets at West Clermont In February
West Clermont Mission Society held a regular Wednesday meeting February 17 with hostesses including Mrs. George Belschner and Mrs. Ole G. Peterson. Rev. Axel Shetveland led scripture and prayer, and reports were read from secretary Mrs. J B Shipton and president Mrs. Clarence Johnson. The program featured Mrs. Loftsgard reading Pioneer in the Middle West, a vocal solo In the Garden by Donna Johnson, a reading on Lutheran Settlements in the Dakotas, a vocal duet Remember Pearl Harbor by Millard Nelson Jr. and Carmen Loftsgard, and birthday offerings from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mission Society
George, Belschner
Ole GC. Peterson
Inga
Anna Larson
Ed C. Olson
Elmer Olson
Mary
Washburn
Joe Wander
Jake Wander
Axel Shetvelana
J.B. Shipton
Lutheran Welfare Society
Clarence Johnson
Pvt
Harley Johnson
Society
Theo Loftsgard
Middle West
Axel Shelveland
Donna Johnson
The
Dakotas
Loftsgard
Pearl Harbor
Millard Nelson, Jr
Carmen Loftsgard
L. M. Hovland
Lester _ Anderson
G. O. Anderson
A. Nordhus
Henry Olson
Martin Anderson
Carmen Swenson
EE Entertain B and P Club hosts and guests noted
The Business and Professional Women club met Monday evening at the Belschner home with seventeen members present. Guests included Mrs Frank Pay Mrs T C Ressler and Mrs James Brorby. Bridge followed the business meeting and Madlyn Lee held high score with Mrs Clifton Pringe second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wra. Belschner
Virginia Garretson
Alma Smith
Belschner
Frank Pay
T. C. Ressler
James Brorby
Madlyn Lee Hald
Clifton Pringe
Fire at Cashman Home Sunday destroys attic in blaze
Clermont fire department was summoned Sunday afternoon to extinguish a rock fire at the Louie Cashman home. The blaze, likely started by a defective wire, began in the attic and burned for some time before discovery. Holes burned in the roof and extensive interior damage followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Louie Cashman
Hendersons announce marriage of Ammazette to Lynn Sarbaugh
Mr and Mrs R S Henderson announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Ammazette to Lynn Sarbaugh of Oskaloosa. The ceremony occurred Monday in Seattle Washington where Mr Sarbaugh is stationed with the Merchant Marines. He served four years in the Navy. The bride is a Clemont high school 1940 graduate and attended a Davenport commercial school. She has worked in Des Moines tax commission office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Henderson
Ammazette
Lynn Sarbaugh
Oskaloosa
Seattle
Wash
Sarbaugh
Merchant Marines
Navy
Cleremont High School
Davenport
Tax Commission
Des Moines
Infant Daughter Christened Sunday at West Clermont Church
Kay Frances, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Guyer, was baptized by Rev. Axel Shelveland at West Clermont Lutheran church after morning worship. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Guyer and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Guyer. J. P. Camp family visited, supper guests at J. C. Halverson home. Helen Halverson joined the Camp group in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Frances
Aubrey Guyer
Axel Shelveland
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Lawrence Guyer
Lyle Guyer
J. P. Camp
West Union
J. C. Halverson
Helen Halverson
Camp
J. BR. Smith
Newport News
Virginia
E. H. Dibble
J. R. Smith
Ronald Kelly
Barbara
Des Moines
Robert Smith
Clermont
Zoe Smith
Fayette
Marjorie Scheel
Cedar Falls
Agnes Paulson
Floyd Bigler
Billy
Charles Bigler
Oelwein
Elizabeth Kelly
Ortonville
Minn
Fred Bigler
Red Cross Drive Set to Begin March First
Ed Dugstad chairman of the local Red Cross announces a two week drive starting March first. He has chosen workers for Clermont and Clermont township and will call them in the forepart of next week for instructions. Vassessment volunteers will receive a direct notice from Mr Dugstad with meeting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Red Cross
Clermont
Clermont Township
Dugstad
Clermont Calendar Highlights March Meetings
The Clermont calendar lists events for March including town council sessions on Monday March 1, a Study Club meeting on Tuesday March 2, Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday March 3, and Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday March 4. A group including Mr and Mrs Ivan Anderson and Mavis. Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson and Milo. Mr and Mrs Geo V Larson and Kathryn. Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson. Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow and Dennis. and Mr and Mrs G O Anderson joined Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow Friday evening to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary.
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O. E
Priscilla Working Band
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Ivan Anderson
Mavis
Andrew Anderson
Milo
Geo. V. Larson
Kathryn
Hans J. Larson
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
G. O. Anderson
Wm. Burrow
Woodland Club Hosts Wartime Meal Planning Lesson
Woodland Club members entertained the Woodland Progressive Club at Mrs. Roy Swenson's home Tuesday afternoon assisted by Mrs. L. H. Appellman. Geo W Larson gave the year end lesson on Meal Planning in Wartime. A quilt donated to the United Service Women's unit and another in progress. Contests awarded to Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Adnes, and Mrs. Swenson. Valentine exchange and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Harvey Anderson and Mrs. Carmen Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Swenson
L. H. Appellman
Wooodland
Geo. W. Larson
United Service Women's Unit
Ivan Anderson
Lloyd A‘dnes
Car Collision Saturday Evening Near Turkey River Bridge
Two cars driven by Bill Harper of Postville and Doyle Bennett of Clermont collided on the curve south of the Turkey river bridge Saturday evening. Harper, Rock Island depot agent at Postville, was entering town while Bennett traveled south. Mrs. Harper suffered shock and bruises. other occupants were uninjured. Both cars sustained considerable damage.
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Bill Harper
Postville
Doyle Bennett
Clermont
Turkey River
Harper
Rock Island
Bennett
Rummage Sale At Lutheran Church Draws Crowd
The rummage sale at Lutheran church parlors Saturday afternoon sponsored by United Service Women drew a large crowd and raised about $60. Proceeds aid quilts and other aids for boys in service of their country. The U S W thanks all helpers.
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Lutheran Church
United Service Women
Fire School Report and Local Social Notes
Firemen Richard Olson and Richard Grieb attended a fire school in Charles City and plan to share new firefighting pointers with the home guard. Local residents Agnes Bilden Madlyn Lee Virginia Garretson and Verla Gunderson traveled to Decorah for a harp concert by Margaret Dilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
Richard Griebenow
Clermont
Charles City
Agnes Bilden
Madlyn Lee
Virginia Garretson
Verla Gunderson
Decorah
Tthe
Decorah Concert Assn
Margaret Dilling
New York City
Miss Dilling
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Winifred Sullivan
Postville
Emmet Burt
Harmony
Minn
Leslie ‘Cooley
Waterloo
Cpl
Donald Larson
Camp Forest
Tenn
John Sampson
Laura Holt
Immanuel Larson
Paul Cooley
Gordon Junker
Traer
Fred Cline
Walter Follett
Decorah Hospital
Edna ‘Orkerson Sand Verna
Ossian
John Mork
Howard Mork
Denison
Texas
Kendall R. Moore
Clermont Bride Weds Army Cadet in Tucson Ceremony
Lois Brandt daughter of Dr and Mrs R V Brandt formerly of Clermont and now in Strawberry Point married A C Ralph J Schrader son of Mrs Carl Voelz of Luana in a candle light service at Hedrick Chapel First Methodist Church Tucson Arizona on February 13 Rev Frank S Williams officiated and attendants included Clar ice Dugstad and Bernard Schrader The bride wore a white wool street length dress with delight rose bouquet The groom wore his uniform The couple dined at the San Carlos after the ceremony The bride has roots in Clermont High School class of 1939 and Upper Iowa University Cedar Rapids employment The groom, class of 1938 Clermont High, is an aviation cadet at Ryan School of Aeronautics Arizona and they plan to reside in Tucson at 1108 East 5th St Clermont friends offer best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Brandt
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Strawberry Point
Ralph J. Schrader
Carl Voelz
Luana
Hedrick
First Methodist Church
Tucson
Ariz
Frank 5S. Williams
Clarice Dugstad
Bernard Schrader
San Carlos
Hazel Voelz
Kenneth Sharp
Clermont High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Cedar Rapids
Clermont Creamery
Ryan School of Aeronautics
James Rounds Receives Air Force Wings at Luke Field
James M. Rounds completed the Air Force Advanced Flying School at Luke Field Phoenix Arizona earning silver wings and a 2nd Lieut commission in the Air Corps Reserve at graduation ceremonies on February 6 He is the second son of Geo P Rounds of Clermont and a Clermont High School and Loras College alumnus active in athletics He enlisted March 13 1942 with training in Santa Ana California and Caldera Academy Ontario He wed Te len Dahms of Aitkin Minnesota last August Grace Abel of West Union visited Wayne Abel and Walter Powers homes Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rounds
Air Force
Luke Field
Phoenix
Ariz
Air Corps Reserve
James
Geo. P. Rounds
Clermont
Clermont High School
Loras College
Dubuque
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Farmers of America
Cols
Mission Society Met
EE Entertain B. & P. Club
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Immanuel Larsen
Ida Olson
Clermont-High Road
Nels Gilbert
Hans Sand
Emma Bear
L. H. Appelman
Mabel Appelman
Hoyt Young
Wichita Falls
Carl Appelman
Frederick
Donald
Franz Appelman
Ina Moen
Georigana Loftsgard
Isabelle Wenger
Joe
Post Exchange
Grinnell College
Ralph Moen
Near Ossian
H. F. Becker
Walter
Margaret
Joe Becker
Grinnell
Jesse Olson
Rostov
Cashman
Seattle, Wash
Philippines
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron No. 3
Woodland Club
Brandt—Schrader
James Rounds
Grace Abel
Wayne Abel
Walter Powers
Ancle
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
Clermont, Iowa
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