West Clermont Mission Society Met
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday February 17 with hostesses including Mesdames Clarence Thorson Don Larson Alma Nelson Harry Yauslin Aubrey Guyer Kenneth Suckow and James Helgerson. Bible study was led by Mrs Ted Loftsgard and Mrs Dean Loftsgard for Home Missions Month with facts from Home Missions chair Mrs Louie Hovland. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were presented plus a letter from Mrs John Larson. Members were asked to return mission boxes in March and the president urged daily Bible reading. Birthday offerings were given by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Clarence Thorson
Don Larson
Alma Nelson
Harry Yauslin
Aubrey Guyer
Kenneth Suckow
James Helgerson
Ted Loftsgard
Dean Loftsgard
Louie Hovland
Home Missions Chm
John Larson
Richard Griebenow
Leo Griebenow
Richard C. Olson
Mary Olson
Gilbert Anderson
Martin Anderson
Dean Lottsgard
Baptismal Service Held for Richard William Swenson
Richard William infant son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson was baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday. A dinner at the Roy Swenson home followed with guests including the Swensons, sponsors Weldon Orth, Pastor John Kronlokken and family, Evelyn Olson, Carolyn and Gene, Millard Nelson Jr. and family, and Mary Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard William
LaVerne Swenson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Roy Swenson
Richard
Weldon Orth
John Kronlokken
Evelyn Olson
Carolyn
Gene
Millard Nelson, Jr
Mary Olson
Amundson and Palmer Families Welcome Daughters
Mr and Mrs Roger Amundi son welcomed a daughter born February 7 at Postville Hospital weighing 4 pounds and an ounce named Ardel iElsine. The Amundsons now have three daughters. Mr and Mrs Lee Palmer welcomed a daughter Friday February 19 at Postville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Amunison
Postville Hospital
Ardel iElsine
Amundsons
Lee Palmer
Henderson Prairie 4-H Club Valentine Party Hosts Exchange
The Henderson Prairie 4-H Club held a Valentine Party at the Rowland home with Valentines exchanged, a picnic supper, and games after the meal. Everett, James, and David Rowland hosted the event for club members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Prairie
On Maneuver in Germany
Army PFC Robert L. Nelson of Clermont joined 3d Armored Division personnel in Exercise Winter Shield in southern Germany at Grafenwehr Hohenfels. The annual Seventh Army winter maneuver involved 60 000 troops. Nelson entered the Army in 1958, trained at Fort Riley, and is a Clermont High School and Iowa State College alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Nelson
Almer L. Nelson
Clermont
3D Armored Division
Grafenwehr-Hohenfels
Germany
Nelson
48Th Infantry
Gelnhausen
Fort Riley
Kaw
Clermont High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Former Resident Injured in Fall
Mrs. George Belschner of Arlington visiting two sisters and a brother in Baton Rouge Louisiana reported to have fallen breaking a vertebra and injuring two wrist bones. She resides at 2830 Constance Street in Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Belschner
Arlington
Baton Rouge
Con. Street
Father-Son Banquet in West Clermont Lutheran Church
The West Clermont Priscilla hosted the father-son banquet on Wednesday evening February 17 at the church. About 70 attended the annual East and West Clermont Lutheran Brotherhood event with devotion, welcome by Oliver Larson, program details, and remarks by Dr. George Knudson of Luther College Decorah on Science for Faith and Science in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Dale Hoopman
Jean Phen
Norman “Alyuet
John Bea
John Bennett
George Knudson
Luther College
Decorah
Clermont Study Club Elects Officers at February Meeting
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs Alfred Baechler's home on Tuesday February 116 roll call noted members topics and officers were chosen including President Mrs Burkard Riegel Vice President Mrs John Shipton Secretary Mrs Fred Cline and Treasurer Mrs Lucian Appelman Mrs Alfred Baechler reviewed the Club Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Alfred Baechler
Burkard Riegel
John Shipton
Fred Cline
Lucian Appelman
Treas
Executrix Notice in Fayette County Iowa Estate Case
Executrix Emily Amundson appointed by Fayette County District Court on February 8 1960 for the estate of Louie E Amundson Deceased. All debts to be paid to the executrix and all claims presented legally authenticated for allowance. Attended by attorney Joseph B Steele Postville Iowa dated February 13 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fayette County
Iowa
Louie E. Amundson
Emily Amundson
Joseph B
Steele Attornney
Postville
Valley Junior High Preps Algebra Aptitude Tests and Final Games
Eighth graders completed Algebra Aptitude tests this week to determine whether they should pursue Algebra or general math in high school. Next Wednesday February 24 the Valley junior high boys and girls host South Winneshiek in Clermont at 2 45 for their season finale. Parents urged to attend. Correction notes Connie Baumgartner was omitted from the 8th grade list. average shown as 0 or above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Junior High
South Winneshiek
Clermont
Connie Baumgartners
Town Council Minutes Feb 1 1960 Proceedings
The regular meeting presided by Mayor Will J. Nelson reports bills approved including gas, lighting, and water testing. Salaries and cost of council meetings updated to align with House File 117. Several local residents visited during the weekend and dinner guests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Nelson
Riegel
Griebenow
Nygaard
Johnson
Appelman
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Albert and wife
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christian sen marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 21 with an open house at Clermont Church from 2 to 5 pm. About 126 guests attended as readings by Bonnie Sander and performances by local sisters Kronlokken and the Guyer sisters plus Marilyn Paulson. Remarks and prayer by Pastor Kronlokken. Helpers included Mrs. Clarence Hagel ie and Mrs. Dean Gunderson. Grandson Ronald Sanders supervised the guest book. Distances guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Spielman, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Simpson of Hudson Wisconsin and Bonnie Sanders of Rochester Minnesota. The couple, married February 24 1910 at St Olaf Lutheran Parsonage by Rev Arveson, started life on a farm near Elgin then near Clermont and now reside in Clermont. They are parents of one daughter Mrs. Elmer Sanders of Postville and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Christiansen
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Clermont
Bonnie Sander
Guyer Sisters
Kronlokken Sisters
Marilyn Paulson
Kronlokken
Bonnie ‘Sander
Clarence Hagelie
Dean Gunderson
Ronald Sanders
Bonnie ‘Sanders
Charlie Spielman
Ted Simpson
Hudson, Wis
Bonnie Sanders
Rochester
Ill and Hospitalized Residents in Local Hospitals
Ill and hospitalized residents include Mrs. Gerald Guicher who had surgery at Postville Hospital Monday morning Mrs. Jesse Triem admitted for observation at Postville hospital Friday prior Theodore Loftsgard released from Postville hospital Monday after a week as a medical patient Mrs Kenton Kyeger returned home from Rochester Tuesday after two weeks of surgery and hospitalization Mrs Emma Anderson entered Decorah hospital Monday for medical treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Guicher
Postville Hospital
Jesse Triem
Theodore Loftsgard
Kenton -Kyyeger
Rochester
Emma Anderson
Decorah Hospital
Death of Mrs Marie Olson in West Union
Mrs Marie Olson died Saturday evening at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union at age 72. She resided at the John Larson home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Olson
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
John Larson
Presbyterian Church
Cards of Thanks and Anniversary Gratitude Notes
A collection of thanks from multiple residents noting appreciation for cards, calls, and gifts during illnesses and after a 50th wedding anniversary. Names include Mrs. Roger H. Amundson, Ardell Elaine, Orville Berg, Mrs. Harold Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christianson, with references to Clermont merchants and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger H. Amundson
Ardell Elaine
Albert Christianson
Clermont Cafe Changes Ownership
The Clermont Cafe changes hands with Mr and Mrs LaVerne Larson purchasing from Mr and Mrs Harlan Schultz who have run it for twelve years. Possession is set for March 4. The Schultz family will keep living at their current address. Other items note visitors and local social events including hospital stays and anniversaries in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Cafe
Harlan Schultz
LaVerne Larson
Schultz
Jackpot Drawing Names Winners for 200 and 40 Bucks
Mrs Willet Miller was drawn for the 200 dollars in Saturday's drawing but was not present to claim it. In the second drawing Orville Berg won the 40 dollars. Next week's jackpot will again be for 200 and 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Orville Berg
Willet Miller
Dedication Service for Altar Cloth in Memory of Christina Monroe
Mrs. Iva Michel of West Union presented an altar cloth to Clermont First Lutheran Church in memoriam to Christina Monroe. The memorial was accepted by Lucian Apperman at a dedication service held Sunday, February a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Michel
West Union
Clermont {Attheran Church
Christina Monroe
Lucian Apperman
Luther League Retreat Attended by Local Leaders
Carol Swenson Carolyn Olson Bonnie Taylor and Kathleen Amundson joined Pastor Kronlokken at a Luther League Retreat in LaCrescent Minnesota from Friday evening to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Swenson
Carolyn Olson
Bonnie Taylor
Kathleen Amundson
Pastor Kronlokken
Luther League
LaCrescent
Minn
Local weddings and social visits in Clermont area
Mrs Laura Anderson and Harry White of West Union visited friends in the Joe Brorby home on Friday. Jacob Hoover and John Friday were dinner guests for Mrs Hoover’s birthday. Patricia Dougherty and Wm Minihan wed at St Joseph's Elkader with a family reception at the Legion hall. Attendees included Charles Regen, Joe Leehy, and Nel Sheehy. Winifred Sullivan of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Millard Bear. Elmer L Nelson of Oelwein called Monday. Theo Loftsgard hosted Richard Olson and Elliott Olson guests Sunday. Dennis Bear and family dined with Millard Bear Friday. Sunday dinner guests with Allan and Howard Johnson included Norman Reinertson and family, Richard Reinertson and family, Oliver Rowland and family, Ezra Rowland, R Hackmann and family, Robert Johnson, and Merle Ruckdaschel families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Anderson
Harry White
West Union
Joe Brorby
Jacob Hoover
John Friday
Lester Luchsinger
Hoover
Charles Regen
Waukon
Joe Leehy
Nel! Sheehy
Patricia Dougherty
Wm. Minihan
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Elkader
Dennis Bear
Millard Bear
Allan
Howard Johnson
Norman Reinertson
Richard Reinertson
Waterloo
Oliver Rowland
Ezra Rowland
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Meetings
The Clermont Lutheran Parish lists services and activities for midweek and weekend. West and East churches host choir practices, Sunday services, and Sunday school. Council meetings, hostesses, and program coordinators are noted with dates from February 24 to March 3.
St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
St Peters Church led by Pastor A Sullivan offers Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 with confessions on Saturday evening at 8:00 and 8:00.
Sunday Worship Times At Local Church
On Sunday February 28 worship services begin with an 8:45 a.m. service followed by morning worship at 10:45 a.m. An evening evangelistic service is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. A welcome to all is extended.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers Savings Bank
Mber Viewane Deposit Insurance Corp
Council Proceedings
Clermont Motor Co
John Barnhouse
Jamae Interstate Power Co
Interstate Power Co
Hall
Park
Est
Scenic Ridge Telephone Co
Geo. Durscher
Chas. Spielman
Hudson
Wis
Hen Frautachy
Ted Simps
Lynas Simpson
Hud
Elmer Sanders
A. M. Seabrooke
Cedar Rapids
Alan Seabrooke
Seabrooke
Kenneth Mork
Kendall
America
Freddie
American Legion Auxiliary
West Clermont Priscilla
Good Neighbors Club
Harold Bennett
Don Yauslin
Dawn
Byron Yauslin
Harry Gunderson
Lyle Gunderson
Ronald Gunderson
Monona
Elmer Schrader
Ames Olson
Clermont News
Clermont Lutheran Parish
John D. Kronlokken
West Church
East
West Luther League
West Church Council
Priscilla
Kenneth Amundson
Elmer Olson
Charles Becker
Carman Swenson
Floyd Bergeson
Jerdee
East Society
Mesdames
Loren Olson
Clarence Amundson
Clarence Olson
James Taylor
Oliver Larson
Kenneth Blockhus
Justin Baker
East Church
East Church Council
St. Peter’ S Church
A. Sullivan
Gospel Message Church
Lester Lease
Clarence Kittleson
Avina
FELCO
PILCO
Wey Prairie
Clermont Co-operative
Clermont, Jowa
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