25 Years Ago Holiday Reception and Local Business Changes
A fragment of 25 years ago describes a large reception for Mr and Mrs Clif ford Oxmundsati and notes their east of Clermont home, with mention of shoeing at the H. O. Lein farm. It records J W Miller continuing as SHARGREE and maintaining the trade at the same stand, plus Christ mas dinner guests and numerous family gatherings across Oelwein Waterloo Decorah and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Oxmundsati
Ation and Post
Lucian
Appian Haz
West Union
Edward J .Buge
Rday
Senior News And Activities In Clermont High School
Reports from Clermont High School detail Senior News English class new poetry unit and readings of The Man With the Hoe. Junior News covers typing progress and explorers in world history. Speech News lists dec 22 contests and ratings in oratory and dramatics. Music News notes a trip to Luther College for Handel’s Messiah and contest performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Paulson
Americas
Cortez
Pizarro
Cabral
Columbus
Boapi Eéch Zeotich
Luana -4
Ime
Victor Amund
Ramona Olson
John Knudsen
Howard Kittleson
Douglas Appélman
Marilyn Guyer
Glendal Nygsar
Vera ‘Angartner
Karen Jacobson
Elaine Tairo
Arlene Ames
Jean Morse
Doris Matt
Doris Ames
Music News
Clermont High School
Luther College
Decorah
Karen
Christmas Wedding Unites Anderson and Martin Couples
At East Clermont Lutheran Church on a Sunday in December, Misa Ruth Helen Anderson and James Martin wed in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. B. Knudeeri. The bride wore slipper satin with lace, pearls, and a fingertip veil, and carried red roses. Attendants included Lavanda Olson as maid of honor. Mary Martin and Norris Reison as bridesmaids. Gordon Meyer was best man. ushers included Robert Von Stein and Norris Reison. A reception followed. couple to reside at 224 Hayward Ave Ames after a brief trip to the Ozarks. Bride is a Clermont High School graduate and bookkeeper. groom a Clermont High School graduate and forestry student at TSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Misa Ruth Helen’ Anderson
Ludwig T. Anderson
James Martin
Herbert Martin
B. Knndeeri
Millard Nelson
Woohengrin
Mendelshon
Gordon Landsgard
Lavanda Olson
Mary Martin
Norris Reierson
Maid of Honor
Gordon Meyer
Robert von Stein
Iowa City
Andy Norris
Rejgrson Random
Genevieve Anderson
Almer Amundson
Alphie Thorson
Minerva Thorson
Elsie Nesset
Robert Skelton
Eileen Wede
Lorraine Kittleson
Ann Larson
Luther College
TSC
Clermont couple visits hospitalized husband after stroke
Mrs Emanuel Larson and Mr and Mrs Donald Larson traveled to Iowa City to see Larson, a University hospital patient since Tuesday following a stroke. They found his condition satisfactory though still critical in Ward C Room 33 General Hospital Iowa City. Also noted: dinner guests in Franz Appelman home and Milwaukee visitors to Mrs Margaret Schinz for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Larson
Donald Larson
Iowa City
Larson
University Hospital
Clermont
General Hospital
Louie Olson
Marion Moore
Franz Appelman
Ida Baar
Heng Schucken
Edwin C Bowyer Service at 3:00 P.M. Sermon A Time for Action
The Church of CHURENES indicates Edwin C Bowyer as vicar with a 3:00 p m service on the second Sunday after Christmas January 4 featuring Holy Communion and a sermon titled A Time for Action. Services are held in Union Sunday school during the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Bowyer
Union Sunday School
St Peters Church Announces Daily and Weekend Masses
St Peters Church lists daily Mass at 6 50 A M and weekend Masses at 8 00 A M and 10 00 A M Confessions are on Saturdays at 8 00 P M and before the first Sunday Masses
Methodist Church Service With Holy Communion
The bi weekly worship service led by Minister E G Steinman will be held this Sunday at 8 45 a m Holy Communion will be observed and the public is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule and Events
The East Clermont parish led by Pastor B Knudsen lists New Year worship at 11:00 Thursday and 8:00 Luther League meeting on Friday. Mission and Sewing Society at 2:00 with hostesses Clarence Olson Ernest Holt Emmanuel Larson Henry Amundson John Sampson Hilbert Larson Ines Olson. Sunday Divine Worship at 11:00 West Clermont 9:30 Divine Worship 10:45 Sunday School 7:30 Luther League. Wednesday 2:06 Priscilla Working Band 7:00 Sunnior Choir 7:30 Senior Choir. Highland Monday 4:30 Catechetical Class Thursday Jan 8 Ladies Aid meets with Mrs O KH Larson co-hosted by Harri Larson Oscar Benson and Leonard Moore. Next Service Jan 11 at 14:00 Elgin Saturday 1:00 Catechetical Class 10:30 Sunday School Next Service Jan 18 Parish Brotherhood at West Clermont Church Tuesday January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Luther League
Mission & Sewing Society
Mdms
Clarence Olson
Ernest Holt
Emmanuel Larson
Henry Amundson
John Sampson
Hilbert Larson
Ines Olson
Divine Worship
West Clermont
Behool
Wedneelayr Die
Priscilla
Service 7 highlights postwar homecomings and visits
In Service 7 notes several returning soldiers from Korea and 30 day leaves. Joe Olson son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Olson arrived home and was discharged. Des Back and Pfc Donald Steffens came home for Christmas visits with families. Kenneth Anderson left for Oceanside base after furlough. Christmas dinner guests included Kenny and Wes Barker and Grace Barker. Families hosted gatherings at Olaf Berg home with Martha Berg and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Joe Olson
Jesse Olson
Des
Pfc
Donald Steffens
Wm. Steffens
Howard Boyle
Kenny
Wes Barker
Grace Barker
West Union
Bob Mott
Kenneth Anderson
Oceanside
Calif
Funeral Services Held for Benjamin W Conner in Decorah
Benjamin W Conner age 60 died Saturday morning December 20 in Decorah after a short illness. Born September 6 1883 in Elgin he lived in Fayette and Winneshiek counties most of his life. Survived by wife Lucy D Hills three daughters Mrs Richard Wagner Mrs Herbert Lee and Mrs Frank Lo Piccale seven sisters three brothers and seven grandchildren. Services were at Olson funeral home Decorah and Castalia church with Pastor Stanley Bugge officiating. Interment in Castalia West Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Walter Conner
Decorah Hospital
Elgin
Isaac
Elizabeth Conner
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Winneshiek
Hood
South Dakota
Lucy D. Hills
Clermont
Castalia
Masonic Lodge
Haly
Conner
Herbert i Stee
Decorah
Mae
Inis
Marlwarter
Richard Wagner
Dorothy
Herbert ‘Lee
Bette
James
Olson
WU. B
Stanley’Bugge
West Cemetery
Bridal Dinner Honors Ruth Anderson and James Martin
Entertained at the Anton Skien home Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lien and Clarice Lien, guests included S. B. Knudsen family Herbert Martin family Ludwig T Anderson Robert Von Stein Millard Nelson Jr Gordon Landsgard Norris Reierson Gordon Meyer Randolph Reierson and Lavanda Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lien
Clarice Lien
Anton ‘Skien
Ruth Anderson
James Martin
S. B. Knudsen
Herbert Martin
Ludwig T. Anderson
Robert von Stein
Millard Nelson, Jr
Gordon Landsgard
Norris, Reierson
Gordon Meyer
Randolph Reierson
Lavanda Olson
Greek Players to Star in Antigone at Cornell College
Gordon Larson from Clermont will portray Teresias in the Greek tragedy Antigone to be staged by the Cornell College Little Theater on January 17. The nine person cast includes local actors and student performers. Christmas visits and family gatherings are noted, with multiple households hosting relatives and attending a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Larson
Clermont
Teresias
Antigone
Cornell College Little Theater
Rose Bowl Parade marcher from Clermont to Joins USC band
Dr G E Jorgenson notes grandson Richard Wen t ieh will march with the University of Southern California band in the Pasadena Rose Parade behind the Nixon limousine. Richard, a pre medical student and band member, will also participate in the Rose Bowl game against Wisconsin. He summers in Clermont and attended Clermont High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Richard Wentieh
University of Southern California
Pasadena
Richard Nixon
Marshall
Richard
University of Wisconsin
Clermont
Clermont High School
Hold Family Reunion in Lavina Mont Holiday Visit
Lester Anderson of Lavina Mont visited relatives last week as a house guest of his sister Mrs Ruth Starkey. Christmas dinner was hosted by Mrs Starkey assisted by Mrs Luke and Mrs Anderson. Attendees included Effie House Randalia Myrtle Learn Evelyn West Union Jack Bush Coon Rapids Phyliss Sheeen Jana Brian Chicago Herb Anderson H A Lubke and others. This marks the first reunion of the four sisters and two brothers in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Anderson
Lavina
Mont
Ruth ‘Starkey
Dinner and Party Hosted by the Kruegers at Home
Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger entertained all their children and grandchildren at a Christmas dinner and party held at their home, gathering the family for the holiday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Krueger
Alumni Fall Short in Benefit Basketball Night
A capacity gym watched the varsity and alumni play a charity doubleheader Saturday evening. The girls’ team lost 84 to 36 with Karen Jacobson scoring 19 and Ardis Schupbach 16 for the alumni. The boys’ final was Commanders 52, Alumni 46, led by Steve Knudsen with 20 for Commanders and Gerald Kittelson with 14 for the alumni. The event crowned Carman Billy Swenson and Ramona Olson king and queen with attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Jacobson
Ardis Schupbach
Commanders
Alumni
Gerald Kittelson
Steve Knudsen
Carman
Billy) Swenson
Ramona Olson
Calendar items and social notes from Castalia events
Calendar entries list meetings for January and social visits. Highlights include West Clermont Priscilla event on January 7 and East Clermont Societies on January 8. Mr and Mrs Joe Wander were Sunday guests in Castalia at LaVerne Schweinerus home. A note cites the Legion's USO contribution as ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wander
LaVerne Schweinerus
Castalia
Legion
USO
Also Mentioned on This Page
She Doyle
Bennet
Oelwein
Reuben Schupbsch
Mary ‘Washburn
Harold Bennett
Christena Monroe
Earl
Gerald Gutcher
Waterloo
R. G. Schupunitz
Gerald
Robert
Don Osweiler
Cedar Rapids
Harry Amundsen
Julien Moe
Helen of
Agnes
Evelyn
Louise Bilden
L. T. N. Olson
Leonard Olson and Sons
Littleport
Louis A. Olson
Ernie Feter
id _sons
Will J. Nelson
Briggs - Stratton
Cooper - Clipper Power
Markman
Miller
Edwin Markham
Robert Frost
Vachel Lindsay
Tase
Anderson
Martin
Churenes
the Church of Our Saviour
Clermont— Episcopal
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
B. Knudsen
Olaf Berg
Martha
Carmel
Indiana
Arvey Berg
Postville
Mervin Hunsberger
Orville Berg
Esther Kimball
Julia Halverson
Georganna Probert
Fred Cline
Laird Cline
John Cline
Benjamin W. Conner
Bob von Stein
Town City
Harlan Schultz
Bob Steele
Dubuque
Bill McClurkin
Des Moines
Clermont Cafe
Methodist
Boy
St. Peters Rosary Society
Altar Guild
John Deere
Olson & Olson
Clermont Cooperative
Lyle Gunderson
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