Larson Sells Roofing Firm to Brothers for New Venture
Russell Larsiin Larson sells his roofing and painting business to brothers Johan, Id, and Joe Larson who will operate under the same firm name. They retain some employees and hire Clarice Agnes as bookkeeper. Russell plans to move to Manchester, continuing similar work with former staff including Gilbert Hanson, Orvin Olson, Merold Larson, and Opal Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell L. Larson
Jetragn
Talon. Gotan
Johan
Joe
Clarice Agnes
Russell Larson Willets
Manchester
Gilbert Hanson
Orvin
Olson
Merold Larson
Opal Larson
Notice of Annual Meeting at Clermont Valley Creamery
The Clermont Valley Creamery will hold its annual meeting Monday January 14 1948 at 1 00 pm at the Legion hall Clermont. Election of officers will be held the annual report given and other business transacted as may properly come before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors Difford Kittelson secretary. Also notes social items: residents visiting or dining with neighbors for New Year events and local movements to Des Moines and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Valley Creamery
Legion Hall
Clermont
Difford Kittelson
Priscilla Working Band Names Committees
The Priscilla Working Band met on Jan 2 with hostesses A O Nesset Armold Stumme Swen Swenson Carmen Swenson and Wm B Miller. Committees named include Finance Flower Fund Kitchen Membership Service Flag Libraries and Commissions led by named members. The group closed with hymns prayers and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Working Band
A. O. Nesset
Armold Stumme
Swen Swenson
Carmen Swenson
Wm. B. Miller
Nesset
A. A. Nordhus ‘Émhily
Henry Schweinerus
G. O. Anderson
Thanks to Red Cross from Schick hospital patients
Mrs Frances Cline received a letter from Red Cross Field Director Ruth Mayo thanking Clermont community for gifts sent to Schick General Hospital. The gifts were distributed to Christmas patients and appreciation was expressed on behalf of all patients. Local families noted Thanksgiving and New Year visits among friends and relatives, including Barbara and neighbors. A sale by Mrs Win Moyle is planned in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cline
Red Cross
Schick Hospital
Silver Wedding Celebration for Rev Nesset and Wife
Rev and Mrs A O Nesset were surprised by the East Clermont congregation on Sunday at the church hall. A potluck dinner followed and a brief program featured hymns prayers a reading and a talk by Harry Helgerson, ending with the Lord's Prayer and doxology as the couple received a monetary gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
East Clermonti
Evelyn Ericksoni
Pune
Ssigny ‘Hanson
Atlan Blockhus Nocal
Iva Peterson
Harry Helgerson
Nesset
Sleigh Ride Party Hosted by Ericksons for East Clermont Choir
Evelyn and Lillian Erickson hosted a sleigh ride party at the Ben Erickson home on January 2 for members of the East Cler mont Lutheran choir. The gathering included a lunch and a variety of games after the sleigh ride. Additional attendees included Rev. A. O Nesset and many named choir members and guests. local visits and family notes follow in the day’s social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Lillian Erickson
Ben Erickson
East Clermont Lutheran Choir
A. O Nesset
Esther
Elsie
Harlan
Bernice
Kenneth Blockhus
Oliver
Opal Larson
Morris
Clarence Amundson
Lavanda
Geraldine Olson
Quinten Olson
Fern
DeAlta Buraas
Archie Johnson
Ardis Groth
Signy Hanson
Donna Gilbertson
Arlene
Wayne
Statement of Condition Report of Farmers Savings Bank Clermont 1945
Statement of Condition for Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Fayette County as of December 31 1945 lists resources including cash due from banks and items in process of collection U S Government obligations direct and guaranteed 50950176 other bonds securities 9378453 Loans and Discount 13014324 Overdrafts 678 Banking House 200000 Other assets 326833 23209623
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Towa
Clermont
Fayette County
U. S
Red Cross Officers Reelecteed At Fayette Bank Meeting
At a Fayette County bank meeting on Saturday officers of the Red Cross were re elected for the coming year. Names include Mrs Lorraine Crowe chairman Mrs L M Hovland vice chairman Mrs Rose Riegel secretary treasurer and Mrs Louise Miller home service chairman A production chairman is to be named. The report notes 20 housewives 20 kit bags two sweaters scarves and 15 pairs of men s pajamas were made. Also listed are deposits totaling 904 810 45 with capital accounts 66 889 42 and total liabilities and capital 971 699 87. Various local residents and families are noted across Fayette County in a sequence of social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lorraine Crowe
L. M. Hovland
Rose Riegel
Louise Miller
Home Service
State of Iowa
Fayette County
Ss. We
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
West Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule
Clermont parish posts a busy week with no service at Highland on Sunday January 13. West Clermont hosts an 11 a.m. service featuring Dr. N Astrup Larson, Luther League at 8 p.m., and Deg Kittelsonts group leading. Thursday includes Highland society meeting at O H Larson farm and trustees at 2 p.m. Junior choir 7 p.m., senior choir 8 p.m. Friday evening Jan 19 confirms West Clermont church at 10 p.m. and Elgin at 2 p.m. January 16 West Clermont Mission Society meets with hostesses listed and Mrs A Nesset as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
West Clermont
Cnhurch
Elgin
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames Alma Anderson
Roy Swenson
Vernon Anderson
Ray Bederson
Glen Nygaard
Lloyd Aanes
Arthur Nelson
Fremont Sullivan
L. M. Howkind
4. O. -Nesset
Progrem
Clermont Calendar Highlights Schedule
Calendar listings for January include Jan 12 with CE installation, Jan 14 events at the American Legion, and Jan 16 business at W C O F. Local readers are advised to check with precincts for times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E .S. Installation
American Legion
Food spoilage and waste across the country noted
An article cites large losses of food from farm to home with waste highest in households. It mentions parties and visits in Jerseyville Illinois with many names and dated events around January, including hospital notes and service discharge. The text records numerous social visits and greetings amid holiday timing.
Clermont Aids Fayette County Christmas Seal Sale
Clermont reports invaluable service in the Fayette County tuberculosis drive for Christmas seals. Total contributions amount to $109.97 with $9.11 from school pencil and bangle sales and $100.86 from seals. Four letters remain unreturned. a complete report will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette County
Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Ames Olson Saturday
Mr and Mrs Ames Olson entertained at their home on Saturday evening with a card party. Carmen Swenson and Mrs Eddie Kozelka held the high score, while Eddie Kazelka and Mrs Alice Nelson had the low score. Guests included Edale Kozelka, Art Helgers on, George Frieden, Almer Les Nelson and family, Clarence Kitt elson and Carmen Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Olson
Carmen Swenson
Eddie Kozelka
Eddie Kazelka
Alice Nelson
Messrs and Mesdames Edale Kozelka
Art Helgerson
George Frieden
Almer Les Nelson
Clarence Kittelson
Clermont Clover Clovers Entertain Their Dads
The Clermont Clover Clovers entertained their dads at an oyster slipper event on December 28 at the Kenneth Kerr home. A brief business meeting was held before games and additional entertainment for the fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Kenneth Kerr
Local Social Notes From Oelwein To Cedar Rapids
Agnes Kneeeland spent last week at the Alfred Miller home near Oelwein. Denali Horan and Mrs. Raymond Paulson of Waterloo joined their mother Mrs. Catherine Horan for Sunday. New Year supper guests at Irene Ostlie’s home included John Brandt Leo Ostlie Mavis Meyer and family, and Verni Brandt with Verni Jr. K R Moore of Spencer were weekend guests of Louie Olson. H A Lubke attended the funeral of F A Beals in Cedar Rapids Friday December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
Des Moines
Hotel Kirkwood
Raymond Erhardt
John Ashbacher
R. V. Brandt
Ralph Schrader
Virginia
E. L. Crowe
Cathryn
LaVerne Kinsel
Fayette
Richard Griebenow
Ernest Johnson
Canton
Minn
la von Casten
Postville
John Barnes
Ed Barnes
Gladys Barnes
Johnson
John Follen
Volga
Lester Wenger
Annette
Hans J. Larson
Sverre Hjelming
West Union
Willard Moe
L. R.’ Jones
Jones
Len Simek
Fred Clark
Independence
Mr. Clark
Jane Dibble
Newport News
Ezra Dibble
Elmer Olson
Emma Olgon
Robert Poieet
Roberta
Oran Brandt
Johnnie and
Jean
Castalia
Carna Poieet
Jerseyville
Laura Knudtson
Mina Olson
St. Olair
Lorraine Kittelson
Henry
Clarence Kittelson
Win
Moyle
California
Clermont Opera House
Fred Cline
C. L. Grover
Waukon
Joe Brady
Ray Rejferson
Minneapolis
Patsy Anderson
Theo
James
Bob
Emil Schneider
O. A. Vasby
Ray
Andine Vasby
Sundey
Art Blockhus
Rs. van Anjemst
Pritheg
Hans Sandsvold
Ossian
Nelgieldster
Waterloo
Ole C. Peterson
Wayne Olson
Lou Jones
Otto Vasby
Lou Engelhardt
Luana
Tillie Kloster
Ole C. Petersen
J.B. Westcot
Maxine
Near West Union
Fremont Sullivan
John Falk
Bruce Webster
Ann
Arthur
Olson
Vern Truda
M. E. Hitech
Brainard
Carlin
Orren Roe
Ronnie
Harpers Ferry
Alfred Olson
Norman Amundson
Ames
Iowa State College
Robert Mott
Grace Barker
Howard Boyle
Mary Haas
Alfred Baechler
Otto Krueger
Krueger
Carol Meyer
Mila Meyer
Verni Brandt
Charles de Sotel
Arleen
Darleen
Morrona
Franz
Applian
Barbara
Cedar Falls
C. C. Grant
Grant
Satorl Hospital
Henry Amundson
Henry Olson
Sharton
Jove Baker
Nolson
John Mork
Howard Mork
Shirley and
Dale
R. G. Schupanity
John Kelly
Schisser
Philippines
L. M. Hovland
Marion Lind
Manchester
Lloyd Aanis
Lyk
Raymond Steffens
Eugene
Philip Wander
Cletus Page
Mary
Gridbenow
Osterhius
Amor Gray
Denali Horan
Raymond Paulson
Catherine Horan
Irene Ostlie
John Brandt
Leo Ostlie
Mavis
Milo Meyer
Carol
Verni, Jr
K. R. Moore
Spencer
Louie Olson
H. A. Lubke
F. A. Beals
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Larsiin
Brothers
Cou
Priscilla
Schick
Verla G. Gunderson
Fayetten County
H. H. Follett
H.A. Lubke
Christine Monroe
Gerald Gutcher
Herbert Scharandt
Bob Nesbit
Mrs. Monroe
George Washburn
la Crosée
Wis
Fred. Tschantz
August
Stanley
Wadena
Lena Peters
Bess Tschantz
Elmer Anderson
Duane
Allen Olson
Merchant Marines
Wm. A. Wedson
Lewis Amundson
Joyce
Otto Vasbey
Melvin Anderson
Gene
Nels Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert
J. 0
Halverson
Robert Hamilton
Bobby
Churshes
Clermont ‘Lutheran Parish
Robert Poleet
Carma
Jerseyville, Ill
Emma Olson
Agnes Kneeéland
Alfred Miller
Oelwein
John Deer
Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
Clermont, Iowa
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