Mission Society Meets at Lutheran Church Parlor
The Mission Society met in Lutheran church parlors on Wednesday afternoon February 18 with hostesses Mesdames Ivan Andrew Martin and Almer Anderson Arthur Nelson Richard Griebenow and Wm Burrow. Program chair Mrs Alvin Amundson led.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Lutheran Church
Ivan Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Martin Anderson
Almer Anderson
Arthur Nelson
Richard Griebenow
Wm. Burrow
Alvin Amundson
R. O. Storvik
Women's Missionary Federation of
Iowa District
Mission Society
Martin’ Luther
G. O. Anderson
Loule Hovland
Save Those Papers by West Clermont Lutheran Drive
The Mission Society of West Clermont Lutheran church sponsors a waste paper drive to fund society activities. At last week's meeting president Mrs. Martin Nelson appointed Norman Gilbert Glynn Paulson John Barnes Elmer Nelson Marvin Larson Truman Paulson Allen Olson Lavern Stumme Herbert Kaufmann James Martin Willet Miller Charles Shipton Carmen Loftsgard Leonard Olson to collect and transport papers from homes where they will be kept until disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
Martin Nelson
Norman Gilbert
Glynn Paulson
John Barnes
Elmer Nelson
Marvin Larson
Truman Paulson
Allen Olson
Lavern Stumme
Herbert Kaufmann
James Martin
Willet Miller
B and P Club Met With Business Women’s Group
The Business and Professional Women's club met Monday evening February 23 at Mrs. Bertram Kurth’s home with hostesses Mrs. Hazel Johnson and Julia Olson. Seventeen members attended as bridge followed the business meeting. Margaret Hogg won high and Celia Morf second. Visitors included Mrs. Norman Amundson who visited the Martin Amundson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hanson of Northwood, N D, visited Alvin Amundson and Lloyd Anderson homes. Mr. and Mrs. L. Jones dinner and supper guests Sunday in the E. L. Crowe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Bertram Kurth
Hazel Johnson
Julia Olson
Margaret Hogg
Celia Morf
Memors
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Bob Hanson
Northwood
N. D
Alvin Amundson
Lloyd Anderson
Mrs. L. Jones
E. L. Crowe
Adlerika ad copy from H B Mich claims relief
An old advertisement urges readers to try Adlerika for quick relief from gas bloating bad breath and sour stomach caused by delayed bowel action. It promotes purchase through L M Crowe druggist in Clermont Iowa with a call to buy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lye
H. B.mich
L. M. Crowe
Drugzist
Clermont
Jowa
Mrs. Minnie Olson Arrives from Alaska to Stay During War
Mrs. Minnie Olson arrives from Alaska to join her mother and sister here for the duration of the war. She had spent several months with her husband, Sergeant in the Army Air Corps, and will make her home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jungblut
Minnie Olson
Alaska
Army Air Corps
What the 1941 Graduates Are Doing
The 1941 graduating class of 13 boys and 6 girls shows eight employed, two in the armed forces, and one pursuing further education. Helen Ramsey works at Swift Packing Co. in St. Paul, Mazin, Anna Mary Crowe clerks at Crowe Drug Store, Donna Schweinerus waiter in a Rochester cafe, Donald Martin clerks in a Fayette grocery, Eugene Cooley employed by General Mills in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Franklin Olson farms at W. C. Follett's, Leonard Olson helps at a local creamery, Richard and Aldean Trude serve in the military, Laird Cline attends A. I. B. in Des Moines, Clemens Loftsgard works in a Cleveland restaurant, and the rest remain at home including Gladys Anderson, Fern Buraas, Mildred Thorson, Robert Burrow, Jorris Martin, Arthur Amundson, Harlan Rolfs, and Elmer Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ramsey
Swift Packing Co
St. Paul
Mazin
Anna Mary Crowe
Crowe
Donna Schweinerus
Rochester
Minn
Donald Martin
Fayette
Eugene Cooley
General Mills Co
la Crosse
Wis
Franklin Olson
W. C. Follett
Leonard Olson
Mr. Rooker
Richard
Aldean Trude
Isi
Fort Baker
Sausalito
Calif
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Laird Cline
Des Moines
Clemens Loftsgard
Cleveland
Ohio
Gladys Anderson
Fern Buraas
Mildred Thorson
Robert Burrow
Jorris Martin
Arthur Amundson
Harlan Rolfs
Elmer Nelson
Posters Urge Rural Teachers for Midwest Conference
Teachers from Fayette county rural schools and other low counties are asked to create posters for the Midwest conference on rural education at Cedar Falls from March 18 to 20. The event, sponsored by the National Education Association Department of Rural Education, will include teachers and school officers from twelve states. Helen Anderson, vice-president of the Northeastern Iowa Rural Teachers Association, chairs the Fayette county committee, which comprises ten teachers from ten townships, including Hazel Neumann, Mildred Wetherbee, Viola Rogers, Winifred McMillan, Mildred Whiteher, Ella Flanagan, Viola Foxwell, Mrs. Helen Westbrook, and Mrs. Ruby Pieper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Hazel Neumann
Mildred Wetherbee
Viola Rogers
Winifred McMillan
Mildred Whiteher
Ella Flanagan
Viola Foxwell
Helen Westbrook
Ruby Pieper
Pot-Luck Supper and Social at Union Church Guild Event
Members of the Union church Guild and families hosted a pot-luck supper at Mr and Mrs Ed Dugsiads home Monday evening with Mrs J C Walton in charge of entertainment followed by social time. Local residents visited and relatives traveled for duties and moving plans across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church Guild
Ed Dugsiad
J. C. Walton
Lee. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Bertha Frisbie
Herbert Anderson
Frank Dedtick
Parley on Pacific Naval Strategy in Melbourne
In Melbourne Australia naval commanders gather to discuss defending waters near Australia as reports emerge of a Japanese bombing raid on Darwin. The left to right sequence shows Vice Admiral Herbert Leary of the US Navy, Vice Admiral Sir Guy Royal of the Commonwealth Naval Board, and Commodore W E Parry of the New Zealand Naval staff who led the cruiser Achilles against the Graf Spee off Montevideo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Darwin
Miral Herbert Leary
United States Navy
New Zealand
Sir Guy Royal
Commonwealth Naval Board
W. E. Parry
Achilles
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Singing Church Lent Activities at West and East Clermont
The Lutheran church schedule lists services for Sunday Lent I with Isa 42 1 7 and Luke 7 36 50 at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont 11 30 a m Highland 2 30 p m Luther League West 7 30 p m Junior choir meets West 7 15 p m senior choirs East and West 8 15 p m Priscilla Working Band 2 p m Wednesday with hostesses listed Lent services 8 p m Rev L N Field preaching East Clermont Mission Society 2 p m Friday 10 a m mid week instruction 8 p m East church. Saturday confirmation 9 15 a m Rev E E Ramsey pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
Luther League West
West
East
Priscilla
Marie Skaren
Peter Loita
Henry Schweinerus
Hans J. Larson
Richard O. Olson
Millard Nelson
L. N. Field
East Clermont Mission Society
Evan Lien
Joe Olson
Emma Gunderson
Clarisa Lien
Eastchurch
E. E. Ramsey
Tim’s Wartime Letter From Baton Rouge Frontline
Writes from Baton Rouge Louisiana recounts a serviceman’s letters about waiting on a scramble to go overseas a plane crash nearby and hopes for connection with home. Mentions 69th A C pursuit group and a near water crossing while detailing visits among local friends and social gatherings. He describes meals, a preferred place, and the risk of prison if revealing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding Field
Baton Rouge
A. C
Sheppard Field
Ernie
Florence
Tim
69Th
Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Notes
The Grand Meadow Study Club met February 20 at Richard Olson's home with thirteen members. Mrs. Sophie Kittleson and Mrs. Beulah Kozelka aided hosts. Topics included Washington facts, American anthem, home accident prevention, canned fruit storage, and recipes. A contest won by Mrs. Gladys Halvorson and Mrs. Beulah Kozelka. Lunch featured dried and fresh fruits. two visitors attended. Mrs. Sophie Kittleson chaired publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Richard Olson
Sophie Kittleson
Beulah Kozelka
Washington
America
Rose Olson
Alice Kittleson
Olson
Gladys Halverson
Ethan Guyer
Cossman
Clarice Toby Kittleson Returns From Camp Dix Leave
Clarice Toby Kittleson arrived home Monday evening from Camp Dix New York to spend a month’s leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Kittleson. Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Ezra Rowland and families as well as Mrs Elvira Johnson and family. Mrs Harry Yauslin returned Friday night after visiting What Cheer with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Wm Hitchh. Larry Cline spent the weekend at his home here then returned to Des Moines Monday morning traveling as far as Grinnell with J B Shipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Toby" Kittleson
Dix
N. Y
Henry Kittleson
Reuben Hackmann
Elvira Johnson
Ezra Rowland
Harry Yauslin
Wm. Hitchh
Larry Cline
Des Moines
Grinnell
J. B. Shipton
Clermont Calendar March Town Council Meeting Schedule
The Clermont calendar lists events from Monday March 2 with a town council meeting to Tuesday March 3 events including the O. E. S. meeting and a study club, followed by Wednesday March 4 featuring Priscilla Working Band and Thursday March 5 hosting the Rosary Society and Allar Guild activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
Rosary Society
Allar Guild
Helgerson Thompson wedding at Bethany Lutheran church
Irene Helgerson and Arthur Thompson wed at 2 p.m. Tuesday February 17 in a double ring ceremony at Bethany Lutheran near West Union. Attendants were Luan Thompson and Thelmer Helgerson. A reception followed at West Clermont Lutheran with a large guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethany Lutheran Church Near West Union
Irene Helgerson
M. QO. Helgerson
Dover Township
Arthur Thompson
Helen Thompson
Clermont
EB. L. Reisem
Luan Thompson
Thelmer Helgerson
Melvin Helgerson
Herman Helgerson
Morris Kloster
West Clermont
Lavon Schweiner
Delores Thompson
Lorraine Follett
Betty Follett
Patricia Anderson
Delores Anderson
Doris Gilbert
1 H Club Met The Clermont Clover Clovers
The 4 H Club at Clermont met Feb 19 with twelve members and Meta Jane Masters as leader. After a Farm Bureau film they held a meeting with roll call on food, reports on defense bonds, and plans to donate $5 to the Red Cross and $15 for defense stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Clermont
Meta Jane Masters
Farm Bureau
Ann Nesbit
Maycelyn Engle
Red Cross
Marjorie Kerr
Betty Follett
Miss Masters
Birthday Observances And Local Visits In Castalia Area
Mr and Mrs Oran Brandt and son of Castalia visited Ed Olson's home Sunday for birthday anniversaries of Mrs Henry Olson and Elmer Olson. Henry Olson Leonard and Walter Lundy Dale joined the Elmer Olson family for a social evening. A large birthday cake and late lunch marked the gathering. Arthur Morris family Irvin Small visited Elkader Sunday. J C Halverson spent last week in West Union caring for Steven Camp who has flu and illness. Dr Charles McNevin, former Clermont school superintendent, died in St Paul Minn and was buried in Dubuque. Geo Washburn Donald Burgett, Minneapolis employees, spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Wm Belschner and Jean stay with Geo Belschner while their home is painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Vere Halverson
Philip Wander
Corp
Harold Halverson
St. Louis
Camp Leonard Wood
Harold
Donald Martin
Fayette
Isabelle Wenger
Chicago
Alfred Wenger
Volga
Lester Wenger
Sumner
Ivan Moody
Herman Cooks
Wm. Snyder
McGregor
E. L. Crowe
L. R. Jones
Gea
Martin Nelson
Melvin Anderson
Nels Gilbert
Arlene
Lorene
Hans Sandvold
Ossie
Roger Henderson
Fred Cline
Merle Mocu
W. R. Blake
Manchester
Noble Young
L. T. N. Olson
Ernest Peterson
Jim Haskins
Robert Ernst
W. A. Peters
Gerald Gutcher
Wayne Abel
Bess Tschantz
Ed Gerleman
Mary Washburn
Harry Becker
B. Riegel
Frank Fay
Alfred Wen
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Ed Olson
Henry Olson
Elmer
Leonard
Walter Lundy
Dale
Elmer Olson
Arthur Morris
Irvin Small
Elkader Sanday
Perry Wahl
J. C. Halverson
West Union
Steven Camp
Luther League Officers Installed at West Clermont Church
The Luther League met in the church auditorium on Sunday evening February 22 to install new officers. Rev. E E Ramsey led scripture, prayer, hymns, and the installation, with solos by Lorraine Osterhas Norman Gilbert and others. Installed officers include Helen Abel president, Clarence Sampson vice president, Doris Gilbert corresponding secretary, Veryle Paulson recording secretary, Arlene Johnson pocket testament secretary, Patricia Anderson librarian, and Helen Anderson as Luther League Advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
Church Auditorium
E. E. Ramsey
Holy City
Lorraine Osterhas
Our
Luther League
Helen Anderson
Belva Miller
Christ Helen Abel
God Bless
Ramsey
Washington’s Day Dinner Hosts Hold Evening Card Party
Entertain at Dinner Party Mrs. T. C. Ressler Norene Boley Andine Vasby and Celia Morf were hostesses Saturday evening at a 6 30 Washingtons Day dinner at the former s home. A red white and blue color scheme figured in the menu and party favors. Contract bridge auction and 500 followed the dinner. Defense stamps were prizes Mrs L L Carr high in contract Mrs Bertram Kurth in auction and Mrs Louie Schutte in 500. Guests included Mesdames Richard Banning L Carr West Union Louie Schutte Postville Louise Miller Wayne Abel E L Crowe Len Simek Dan Burke I C Jerdee W R Blake R V Brandt Louie Olson Franz Appelman L H Appelsman Alfred Baechler R S Henderson Arnold Stumme Frank Fay H A Lubke Bertram Kurth Fred Cline J A Erickson Carl Voelz J C Halver son Martin Nelson Clifton Pringle and Miss Geneva Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Ressler
Norene Boley
Andine Vasby
Celia Morf
Washington
L. L. Carr
Bertram Kurth
Louie Schutte
Richard Banning
West Union
Postville
Louise Miller
Wayne Abel
E. L. Crowe
Len Simek
Dan Burke
I. C. Jerdee
W. R. Blake
R. V. Brandt
Louie Olson
Franz Appelman
L. H. Appelsman
Alfred Baechler
R. S. Henderson
Arnold
Dennis Kear’s Sixth Birthday Party Held at Schatz Home
Dennis Lee Kear celebrated his sixth birthday last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schatz. Attendees included Millard Rear and Dennis, Mrs. Emma Kear, Mr. and Mrs. Join Mork, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mork and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mork and Duane, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kloster and family, Mrs. Edna Torkelsen and Verna, and Mr. and Mrs. L. T. N. Olsa and family. Dennis received many gifts and money. The Alton Staff family moved from a farm near Poxtvide Junction to the Lars Lusan farm. Mr. and Mrs. Larson and Millard relocated to a four-mile-north Clermont site, totaling 520 acres surveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Lee Kear
Herbert Schatz
Millard Rear
Dennis
Emma Kear
Join Mork
Howard Mork
Dale
Russell Mork
Duane
Leo Kloster
Edna Torkelsen
Verna
L. T. N. Olsa
Alton
Poxtvide Junclion
Lars Lusan
Larson
Millard
Clermont
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Mission Society Meets
Dee OL Sae
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Ed Dugstad
Pacific
Baton Rouge, la
Helgerson—Thompson
Inna Tau
Wii
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