Rachel Circle Volunteers at Aause Haugen Home
Members from Rachel Circle traveled to the Aause Haugen home in Decorah last Sunday to help serve coffee and cookies after noon. Attendees included Agnes Bilden, Mrs Flossie Gass, Mrs Millard Nelson Jr, Louise Bilden, Millard Ekai family, and Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr of Muscatine who also visited at the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Circle
Aause Haugen
Decorah
Agnes Bilden
Flossie Gass
Millard Nelson Jr
Louise Bilden
Millard Ekai
Millard Nelson
Muscatine
Christmas Seal drive thanks donors and notes results
The Christmas Seal chairman thanks contributors to TB and respiratory disease funds. Envelopes turned in total $182.75 with additional $2 from the Fayettesville Rural Mail Carriers Auxiliary and $2 from the Legion 4-H. Despite reminders, some envelopes remain, and 4 per cent of funds is spent in state. It is not too late to send in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siip
Bak Fesched
Legion
Faygttes¢ Unity Rural Mail Carriera Auxiliary
Clermont Lutheran Churches Events and Personnel Notes
East Clermont and West Clermont notices list Pastor Roger W. Peterson and church activities. Jr and Sr Confirmation classes pause for the weekend, with Sunday services, Sunday school, and Jr Choir sessions scheduled across January. Congregation leaders provide contact options for arranging worship and parish matters as Mrs Erickson hospitalizes a patient at Postville Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Thurs
Mary "Helge
Cteel de Olson
Martin Amundson
George Frieden
Bernard Hanson
San
Luther League
Peterson
Norman Amundsen
West
Lyle Gunderson
Susan ‘Atro
Junior Auxiliary Notice for January Meeting
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday January 13 at 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Hostesses are Roberta and Sonja Pogon and Kathy and Lori Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Roberta
Sonja Paulgon
Kathy
Lori Meier
Obituary for Martinius T Bilden from Decorah area
Martinius T Bilden a Marion township resident died January 1 at Decorah Retirement Center at age 68 He was born April 6 1897 on the Bilden homestead and lived most of life on the family farm He was the last of 11 siblings and was baptized and confirmed in East Clermont Church He entered Aase Haugen Home in 1962 and later Decorah Retirement Center Surviving relatives include five nephews three nieces two sisters in laws and many others Funeral services were held at East Clermont Lutheran Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery The group included many local names and friendships noted by the family and church members Additional readers attended family gatherings and local visits following the funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinius
T. ‘Hilden
Marion Township
Decorah
Sith Pog
Bilden
Paneer
Parentis
Torgrim
East Clermont
Aase Haugen
Hilder
Hilpher Bilden
Elgin
Millard Bilden
Postville
Enoch Bilden
Lavina
Montana
Fred Bilden
Chicago
Islowe. Loftsgerd
August Anderson
Carpenteria
Calif
Reuben Kohloff
Chico
Helga Bilden
Edward Bilden
Paradise
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Reas Roger Peterson Offin
Kenneth Mark
Joseph Ba Sen
Ennoria
Clarence Peterson
Orvinker
Loftsgard
Mervin Reierson
Clarence Amundson
Richard Neumann
Pastors Convocation Attendees in St Paul Minnesota
Pastor and Mrs. Roger Peterson attend the Annual Mid Winter Pastors Convocation at Luther Theological Seminary in St Paul Minnesota this week. Speakers include Dr John Macquarrie Rev Ross Hidy Dr B M Christensen Canon Theodore Wedel Dr Wm Hordern and Dr Donald Miller with talks on Living Issues in Today church. Pastors wives program at Central Another Church features Mrs Renée Stavig and Miss Clara Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Peterson
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Minn
John Macquarrie
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Ross Hidy
St. Mark Lutheran Church
San Francisco
B. M. Christenson
Luther Seminary
Theodore Wedel
College of Preachers
Washington, D. C
Donald Miller
Clarra Jones
Taiwan
Returns Home From Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Louis Olson returned home Saturday from a 10 day southeastern vacation with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs John Garlisch of Ames The trip included five days in Florida with visits to Silver Springs Red Gardens Winter Haven and St Augustine Ponce de Leon Memorial Fountain of Youth and a drive along Daytona Beach They also toured Rock City atop Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga Tennessee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Olson
John Garlisch
Ames
Florida
Silver Springs
Red Gardens
Winter Haven
St. Petersburg
Cape Kennedy
Daytona’ Beach
Fountain of Youth
Ponce de ‘Leon Memorial
St. Augustine
Chattanooge
Legion Meeting Notice for January at Legion Hall
The Sheehan Olson Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday January 11 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Members should attend to discuss upcoming events and organize activities.
Junior MYF Meeting At Metzger Home
The Jr MYF gathered Sunday evening at JoAnn Metzger's home with 14 members and one visitor, Juwanne Bakewell. Mrs T H Foxwell gave the lesson. Mrs LeeRoy Collins declined the meeting with a prayer. A bake sale was set for January 16 at 1 pm at Elgin City Hall, with JoAnn Metzger reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jr. Myf
JoAnn Metzger
Viahoir
Juwanne Bakewell
T. H. Foxwell
LeeRoy Collins
City Hall
Elgin
New Addresses Change of Address-Dean Loftsgard
A list of New Year visitors and house guests from varied towns including Cedar Rapids Elgin Oelwein Postville Fayette Palentine and Walker attended meals and spent holidays with local residents. Notable names include Dean Loftsgard Enoch Nelson Elmer Olson Delmer Kingery and Vernon Anderson plus relatives and friends. Marlene Anderson from Fayette spent holidays with her parents before New Year dinner hosted by Vernon Anderson.
Hospitalized Miller Olson at Postville Community Hospital
The report notes Miller Olson remains a patient at Postville Community Hospital. The Lee Palmer family joined Mr and Mrs Dave Appelman for Sunday dinner. Several local families hosted guests for New Year’s Day meals. Larson returned to Clanmont Thursday and brought his Iowa City family back after a stay with J A Erickson for one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Olson
Postville Community Hospital
Lee Palmer
Dave Appelman
Burton
Arvin
Harry Amundson
Harold
Agnes
Louise
Evelyn Bilden
Richard We Neumann
Larson
Clanmont
Iowa City
J. A. Erickson
Fire and Wind Hit Farms and Town Residences
A fire and strong winds affected farms and nearby town residences causing damage to multiple structures. Local responders worked through the night to control flames and assess the extent of losses for farmers and homeowners. Authorities urged caution and inspected for rekindling hotspots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire & Wind
St Peters Parish Weekly Worship Schedule
St Peters Parish under Rev Thomas Currier lists daily services from 7:15am to 8:00pm with sung liturgies, English liturgies, confessions, catechetical school, rosary society, and CCD classes. Notable names include George Wells Bakewell Mary Keanes Faye Twehus and the Pur gatorial Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wells
Purgatorial Society
Saint Peter's Catechetical School
The
Rosary Society
Panat of the Holy Family
Mae Bakewell
St. Peter's Parish
Mary Keanes
Faye Twehus
Swenson Girls Honored by Party
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Swenson entertained last Tuesday evening to honor Carol Margie and Bonnie Swenson who were visiting for the holidays. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Millard Nelson Jr. and others. The evening featured cards and social time with Millard Nelson Jr. winning high and Chuck Mancil low in men’s games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Swenson
Carol
Margie
Bonnie Swenson
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson Jr
Chuck
Elliott Olson
Douglas G
Vernon Annm
Marlene
Douglas Appelman
Robert O. iThe
O ‘Olson
Ladies Tow
Millard Nelsson Jr
Chuck Mancil
Bucks Drawing Names For Saturday Bucks
On Saturday January 2 the drawing listed four winners for bucks. Vernon Anderson is present for 100 bucks while Mrs Dean Schneider is present for 10. Mrs Russell West and Mrs Ernest Larson are not present for 10 each. A Saturday afternoon drawing will award 30 bucks to No 1 and 10 bucks each to No 2 3 and 4 at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Anderson
Dean
Schneider
Russell West
Ernest Larson
Pam
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Jan 12
The Sheehan Olson American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday January 12 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall with Mrs John Halvorson as hostess Initiation of new members will be held and members will receive their pins at the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan - Olson American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
John Halvorson
Library Notice Sets New Public Hours in January
Beginning January 1 the Cler mont Public Library will be open ten hours weekly. Hours listed include Monday afternoon 1 30 to 5 00 PM Wednesday afternoon from noon to 9 00 PM and Friday afternoon 1 30 to 5 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Public Library
Homemakers Meet January 8 at Clermont Home
The Clermont Homemakers plan a Friday afternoon meeting on January 8 at Mrs. Jack Mc Neil’s home. A knitting lesson will be taught and attendees should bring knitting tools. Numerous local residents hosted guests and shared meals in the days around New Year’s, including visits among the Amundson, Gunderson, Reierson, Gilson, and Mack families in Eldorado, West Union, Marion, Elgin, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Jack McNeil
Barn Burns At Walter Fritz's Residence
The Clermont Fire Department fought a barn fire at the Walter Fritz residence around 10 p m Saturday. A passerby alerted responders but the barn could not be saved though the church and a large nearby garage were protected. About 300 bales of hay and garden tools were lost and the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Fire Department
Walter Fritz
Episcopalian Church
Seaman Recruit Robert E Matt Completes Training
Seaman Recruit Robert E Matt USN son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Matt Clermont completed basic training on November 27 at the Recruit Training Command San Diego Naval Training Center California The nine week training covered fitness law drill etiquette swimming survival first aid and shipboard routine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E Matt
USN
Arthur
Matt. Clermont
Recruit Training Command
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Naval Service
Local, Regional Guests Share New Year Celebrations
Mrs Normal Olson and Becky visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs James Olson. Mr and Mrs Merlin Chapman of Dike spent New Years weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson and Marlene. Various Elgin Postville and Sumnerberg residents attended supper and New Years gatherings hosted by the Appelmans and Ki Mork family. Calvin Nelson of West University visited the Arthur Amundaga home Sunday. Vernon Anderson thanks Cler ent merchants for support in last Saturdays drawing. Mellien Loftsgard and Millard Bear hosted dinner guests and visited Mrs Latfishard Anderslett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Nelson
Elmer Olson
Roger
Delmer Kingery
Aeu Charles Wenger Elgin
An Jr
Garyison
Becky
Timmy
Oelwein
Wayne Gilson
Donaline Larson
Cedar Rapids
Donald Larson
Joyce
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Clifford Osmundson
Postville
Theo. Loftsgard
Isabelle Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Richard Griebenow
Lana
Lea Griebenow
Burrow
William Burrow
George Frieden
Diane
Donna
Arthur Helgerson
David
Sharon
Karl Klemp
Harry Helgerson
Dick Griebenow
Frank King
Walker
Frank Stones
L. D. Kinsel
Fayette
Marlene Anderson
Upper Iowa University
Vernon Anderson
Arthur Chapman
Merlin Chapman
Dike
Marlene
Harry Cline
West Union
Fred Cline
Arthur Amundson
Morris Amundson
James Henderson
Burt
Franz Appelman
Ed Edblad
Susan
Rita
Lois
Harold Opland
Ed Kamp
Harry Gunderson
Lloyd Meier
Kathey
Lori
Kevin
Lyle Gunderson
Luann
Kathleen
Richard Vagts
Eldorado
Norris Reierson
Curtis Gilson
Elgin
Willis Schultz
Julie
Craig
Marion
Galen Mack
Ricky
Renae
Normal Olson
James Olson
Orvin, Thompson
Kenneth Anderson
Curtis
Karla
Kenneth Mork
Kendall
Enoch Ki. Mork
Calvin Nelson
West Univ
Arthur Amundaga
Trade Appelman
Dave Appelman
Burton
Arvin
Burt Henderson
Douglas Appelman
Margie
Bennie Swenson
Ell My
Ful Fridley
Sumnerberg
C. M
DE Anhs
Clerent Tor
Mellién Loftsgard
Millard Bear
Stamp Winners Luck Draw at Leo's U Save Store
Winners of the free Gold Bond stamps drawn this week at Leo's U Save Store include Mrs Dean Schnei der, R L Brandt, Mrs Louie Thies, Mrs Harry Helgerson and Mrs LaVerne Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's
U-Save
Dean Schneider
R. L. Brandt
Louie Thies
Harry Helgerson
LaVerne Hyde
Clermo Methodist Church Activities and Guests
Worship service at 8 45 a m Wednesday January 6 led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Youth membership training at the church in Elgin January 10 from 4 05 p m to 5 05 p m. Mr and Mrs Roy Swensom host adult membership class at the Elgin church. Carol and Bonnie were luncheon guests in Millard Nelson Jr home to help Chuck celebrate his birthday. Mr and Mrs Galen Mack and family were dinner guests New Year’s Day at Ernie Barrack’s strawberry Point home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elin
Elgin
Roy Swensom
Carol
Bonnie
Millard Nelson Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.A. Erickson
Martinius T. Bilden
Ainger
Martin Bi
Amy Hovland
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Erid K. Mark
Louis A. Olson
Bill Nissen
Cindy
Garnaville
Elmer Cook
Earl Opperman
Dubuque
Ernest Peterson
Anmans Savings
Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
England
Howard Hull
Africa
Sheehan, Olson Legion
Metzger
Dean Loftsgard
Terence
Storm Jake Towe
Grinnell Mutual
Follett Insurance Agency
St. Peter’s Parish
Thomas Currier
Swenson
Clermo
Methodist
Lee Roy Collins
Grinnell Mutual Insurance
Grin Mutual
Ike 2
Earl Miller
Eeet
Grinnell Mutual Peinsurance Company
Grinnell
Hows
Cole Winter
Clermont Cooperative
Prade
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