Community Socials and Visits Across Postville
The Clippings detail a sequence of social visits and greetings in Postville. Bertha Hartman of Detroit visits relatives and plans teaching duties after holidays. Numerous dinners and gatherings occur at multiple local homes including the Loftsgard, Falk, Amundson, and Hartman households. Names such as Simek, Griebenow, Paulson, Erhardt, Engle, Bakewell, Vrendsen, Anderson, Moylé, Graver, Amundson, Larson, Wilbur, Shipton, Moe appear among attendees. Several residents travel to Cedar Falls or Marquette for family events and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha” ‘Hartman
Hetroit
Mich
M. Crowe
Marquette
E. L. Crowe
Tome
Harlow
Dease
Wanda
Theo
Lofisgard
Len Simek
John Falk
Postville
Mesdames
Clarence - Sohnson
Richard Griebenow
Rulger Paulson
Judy
Ed Barnes
Gladys
Raymond Erhardt
Perry Paulson
Hilda Anderson
Erhardt
Verni Engle
John Bakewell
Acquélyn
Reuben Vrendsen
Diane
Beverly
Lester Anderson
Clarence ‘Tatty
Vern’ Pratt
West Union
Joyce Appelman
James Henderton
Dorothy Moylé
Helen ‘Graver
Wallah
Cedar Falls
Dr. cc. Grant
Ole’ Amundson
Elmer Larson
Almer
Mavis
Wm. Burrow
August
Albert Burrow
George Larson
Lester Leath
Hans
Larson
Julian Moe
Helen
Decorah
Lizzie
Agnes
Evelyn Bilden
Harry Amundson
Louis Olson
Bertha Hartman
Detroit
H. R. Shipton
Radcliffe
J. B. Shipton
Orh
Franklin
Charles
Willet Miller
Mel Kohler
Elgin
Nellie Halstenson
Miss Halstenson
Helén Osmuhdson
Mission Society Met Wednesday at West Clermont
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday December 19 with hostesses Elvira Johnson Roy Meyer Harold Rooker Carmen Swenson Bettina Buraas Nels Gilbert Alma Ostlie and Claude Gress. The meeting opened with hymn No 118 verses 1 2 and 3 and included reports on treasurer secretary work cradle roll and boxes sent to service members. A Christmas program was outlined scripture reading solo and readings. Birthday offerings funded library improvements as part of a parish activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames Elvira Johnson
Roy Meyer
Harold Rooker
Carmen Swenson
Bettina Buraas
Nels Gilbert
Alma Ostlie
Claude Gress
Immanuel
Elmer Olson
H. Meyer
Nesset
Burgas
Chas, Shipton
Marvin Larson
Norman Gilbert
B. C. Olson
Swenson
Lois Olson
Otto Vasby
E. C. Olson
Tonight Billie Burke Jos Schildkraut in The Cheaters
A cinema bill announces Billie Burke stars with Joseph Schildkraut in The Cheaters screening tonight. The article highlights a dramatic plot twist and the film’s polished production values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Burke
Jos. Schildkraut
Schweinefus Jellings Bride at West Clermont Church
Miss Lois Schweinefus and Clarence Jellings wed in a candlelight ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The service featured a single ring rite, music by Verla Gurtherson, and readings by Arthur Amundson. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Wm. Brehm and guests from Cedar Rapids, Oelwein, and Chicago. After a two course dinner for 34, the couple planned to live in Cedar Rapids after their first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Schweinefus
Henry Schweinefus
Clarence Jellings
Bert Jellings
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesset
Verla Gurtherson
Kenneth Westpfah
Carmen Loftsgard
Arthur Amundson
Pail Meine
Tayon Marquette
Wm. Brehm
Jellings
Clermont High School
Cedar Rapids
West Union High School
Ames
Marjorie
Lorraine Westpfahl
Theo
Loftsgard
Life Sketch of Julius Johnson from Mineral Point
Julius Johnson born August 13, 1854 in Mineral Point Wisconsin died at his son Marvin Johnsons Waterloo home on Christmas morning at ninety one years four months twelve days He married Kjerstie Paulson February 13 1884 and raised seven children The funeral was held Saturday at West Clermont Lutheran church The family expresses thanks for sympathy and notes Red Cross meeting and a telegram from Cpl Dale Hanson surfing home news
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Johnson
Mineral Point
Wis
Marvin Johnson
Waterloo
Johan
Martha Opperud
Clayton County
Julius
Kjerstie Paulson
Peter
Edward
Clermont
Lena
Gilbert Anderson
Matilda
Malvin
Herman
Chicago
Millard
Johnson
Donf Opperud
Anna Baumgartner
Bluffton
Ind
Elsie
Esther Nesset
Albide
Lorraine Osterhus
Old Rugged Cross
Agnes Bilden
James Anderson
Archie Johnson
Joseph Paulson
Rulger Paulson
George Paulson
Leslie Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Neuman
Abert Lea
Minn
Fred Mauret
Roseanna
Isabel Johnson
Fayette
East Clermont Lutheran Choir Hosts Social at Burnas Home
The East Clermont Lutheran church choir held a social at Mr and Mrs Alfred Burnas home Sunday evening. Attendees included Clif ford Chrystal Irvin Olson Doris Elmer Archie Johnson Clarence Morris Arthur Amundson Bernice Harlan Verna Blockhus Elsie Esther Nesset Arlene Wayne Amundson Arnold Gunderson Lillian Evelyn Alvin Erickson Iva Peterson Mrs Louise Stewart Opal Oliver Larson Verls Gunderson Leona Thelma Helmer Lyngaas Lavanda Geraldine Olson Dean Kittelson Ardes Groth Signy Hanson Quinton Olson Lydia Velma Minerva Eugene Thorson Ruth Anderson Donna Gilbertson Buddie Martin and other choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Leona
Thelma
Helmer Lyngaas
Lavanda
Geraldine Olson
Dean
Gerald Kittelson
Ardes Groth
Signy Hanson
Quinton Olson
Lydia
Velma
Minerva
Eugene Thorson
Ruth Anderson
Donna Gilbertson
Buddie Martin
Fern
DeAlta
Shirley Buraas
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
Norbert Gerner
B. H. Kruel
Richland Center
Wis
Leo Ostlie
Torpedo Manie
Irene Ostlie
New London
Winifred Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Effie House
West Union
Ruth Starkey
Lyle Gress
Billy
Davenport
Kenneth Gress
F. L. Shay
Joan
Richard
Marion
Clara Gress
Waterloo
Claude Gross
Charles
Cuthhampton
England
New York
Pastor Events At West And East Clermont Churches
A. O. Nesset announces Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m on January 6. Sunday school starts 10 45 a m. January 3 Thursday East Clermont societies hold meetings at 7 00 p m junior choir 7 00 p m senior choir 8 00 p m. Confirmation classes not held this week. Highland societies meet Thursday with Mrs O Harson. assist ing hostesses Mrs Benson Larson Moore and Harris Larson listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
East
Union Church Service At Mrs Starkey Home Evening
Union church services will be held Sunday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Ruth Starkey Everyone is welcome. Visitors from Fayetteville Ark include Mr and Mrs Oran Nutting and their mothers Mrs Etta Nutting and Mrs Anna Paulson who spent Christmas in Brainard Clermont and with other relatives They returned home Thursday Mr Nutting works at a veterans hospital in Arkansas Other local visits include Clemens Loftsgard taken to Cedar Rapids then Tulsa to resume school work and Mellien Loftsgard hosts in Chicago over the past two weeks, plus visits by Vern Washburn McGregor and Warren Washburn Mason City to Mrs Mary Washburn home and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofer
Louise Miller
Louis Schutte
Mary Gruver
A. R. Lubke
Helen Becker
Postville
Orvel Sullivan
Maryin
Elkader
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Lena Peters
Emma Suckow
Bess Tschantz
Mary
Margaret
George V. Larson
Kathryn and
Lyle
Hang J. Larson
Ewald Lyngans
Carlton Peck
Decorah
Len Sitek
Ruth Starkey
Oran Nutting
Fayetteville
Ark
Etta Nutting
Brainard
Anna Paulson
Clermont
Nutting
Veterans’ Hospital
Stanley Loftsgard
Clemens Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Tulsa
Oklo
Norman Amundson
Mark
Residents in Cedar Rapids Move for Work and Social Gatherings
News notes travel and social events from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Lavonne Swenson and Darlene Olson hosted a Christmas party with listed guests. Birth anniversary celebrations for Mary and George Washburn, lunch followed by gifts. Relatives visited Mrs Minnie Backhaus in Postville for Christmas Day. Local families hosted New Year and dinner guests with extended family names and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Vear Andrew
Lavonne Swenson
Darlene Olson
Swenson
Lorraine Kittelson
Gloria Buraas
Mary Tschantz
Marilyn Olson
David Apperman
Kenneth Westpfahl
Norman Sampson
Gerald Schupanitz
Donald Kamp
Roger Amundson
Mary Washburn
George Wash
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Julia Bilden
Clarence Olson
Quinton
Elmer Larson
Almer Amundson
Kenneth Amundson
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Mission Society
Henry Schweinerus
G. ©. Anderson
Iva Jean
Joe Evans
Wauken
Alfred Baechter
Ern Baechter
John Jones
L. R. Jones
Ghe
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Iowa
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
el Dorado
Deme Withers
Paul Kelly
Faces
Betty Grable
John Payne
Hurd Hatfield
Donna Reed
Dorian Grey
Schweinefus—Jellings
John van Buren
Ronnie
Bremerton
Wash
Inga Anderson
Plandreau, S. D
Leo D. Johnson
Sparta
Cpl. Johnson
Camp McCoy
John Erickson
Gilbert C. Anderson
Malvin Johnson
Ed Johnson
Red Cross
Farmers Savings Bank
V. A. Brandt
Cpl
Dale J. Hanson
San Francisco
Cali
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Red Cross Meeting
American Legion Auxiliary
I. C. Jerdee
L Louis Schutte & Sons
Clermont and
Funeral Home
Coooe
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Union Church Service
Ray Alto
Cowboy Serenaders
Lodge
John Deere
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
C. M. Kneeland Clermont Elevator
Bui
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