High School Home Ec Costumes Contest Planned
Students in grades 9 through 12 at Valley High plan to enter the 1962 Lee contest sponsored by General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pattern Service. Local clubs from Claremont Elgin and Wadena sponsor judging with a grand prize scholarship of 1000 dollars at the national level. Local judging is February 8 at Valley High. winners advance to district state and national levels. Interested students should contact Miss Scholen, Home Ec teacher, Valley High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelley ‘Highward
Lee
General Federaf
Pattern Service
Loon
Clermant, Elgin
Wadena
Valley High
Miss Scholen
Valley
Clermont WSCS Meets With Mrs Schneider
The regular Clermont Methodist WSCS meeting was held at Mrs Emil Schneider home Monday evening with Mrs Eugene Robison in charge of Worship and program The topic Ann s of Spanish Speaking Background featured participant Mrs Gerald Gutcher There were eight members and two guests Mrs Dean Schneider and Rose Ann Schneider present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Methodist, Wscs
Emil Schneider
Eugene Robison
Ann
John Deere Day sponsored by Clermont Implément Co
The Clermont Implément Co sponsored their annual John Deere Day on Friday January 1. Dinner was served to 300 attendees. The afternoon program included a film with George Gobie serving as narrator showcasing the latest John Deere machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Implément Co
George Gobie
John Deere
Woodland Study Club Meets January 9
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon January 9 at Mrs. Raymond Erhardt's home. The group opened with Auld Lang Syne, scripture read from John chapter 14, and roll call had members sharing their funniest gift. The secretary noted a thank you from University Hospitals Iowa City for Christmas cheer. Officers were discussed for another year: Vernon Anderson President LaVerne Swenson Vice President Geo. V. Larson Secretary-Treasurer. Program by Mrs. Gunderson and Mrs. Lennon. birthday songs for Mrs. Gunderson, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Lennon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Raymond Erhardt
John
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Vernon Anderson
LaVerne Swenson
Geo. V. Larson
Harry Gunderson
James Lennon
Géo. Larson
Art Nelson
Junior Auxiliary Held Meeting Brief Episode
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met December 13 1961 at 4 pm in the Legion Hall with 23 members present and one leader. Hostesses were D Ann and Tracey Cline Cathy and Lori Meier Elaine Thorson to write to adopted girl Carape De Long. Notes from bread recipients read. Scrapbooks sent to Iowa City and Woodward Hospitals. Cards and cookies sent to Independence. January 10 1962 meeting noted with Linia Sharon Halverson and Elaine Thorson as hostesses. Twelve members and two leaders attended. Elaine Thorson to write to the adopted girl again. The Auxiliary planned to present a program February 13 at the Senior Auxiliary meeting. Times noted 3 071 coffee strips collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
D’ann
Tracey Cline
Cathy
Lori Meier
Elaine Thorson
Carape de- Long
Iowa
City
Woodward
Independence
Jr. Am. Legion
Linia
Sharon Halverson
Haine Thorson
Jr. Auxiliary
Aux- Times
Mrs Blake Entertains Birthday Club Host Gifts
The Birthday Club met Wednesday for a 6:30 luncheon at Mrs Bess Biske’s home. Bridge yielded high scores to Mrs Gordon Hoopman and Mrs Burkard Riegel. Guest Mrs Riegel attended. Hostess presented guest Mrs Franz Appelman with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Biske
Gordon Hoopman
Burkard Riegel
Riegel
Franz Appelman
Farm Bureau Women Meet at Clermont Home
The Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers met at James Henderson’s home with Vice Chair Keith Kerr presiding in the chairman’s absence. Members shared how families spent winter evenings, heard reports on The ABC’s of Farm Bureau and World Living, Healthful Living, and Publicity. LaVerne Swenson led a lesson on window treatments and fabrics. future topics include freezer care. Next meeting set for February 9 at Jack McNeil’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Farm Bureau
James Henderson
Millard Nelaga Jr
Keith Kerr
ABC
Mike Finnegan
World “Living
Jack McNeil
Don Kerr
Richard Olson
LaVerne Swenson
East Clermont ALCW Met in Holiday Meeting
The East Clermont ALCW Society met led by president Mrs. Almer Amundson with hostesses Clifford Olson Clarence Amundson Kenneth Brockhus Quinton Olson and Ernest Holt. Devotions followed scripture from John, a skit on AL CW Fashions for 1962, and programs by Mrs Helmer Lyngans and Mrs Norman Lehan. New officers installed were Mrs Charles Thorson president Mrs Hubert Cummings secretary and Mrs Arthur Helgerson stewardship secretary. Birthday offerings were given by three members. The sewing and workshop for New Guinea Missions will meet Jan 9. The gathering closed with songs and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Alcw Society
Almer Amundson
Rangery
Mesdames
Clifford Olson
Clarence Amundson
Kenneth Brockhus
Quinton Olson
Ernest Holt
Kronlokken
John
ALCW
Charles Thorson
Arthur Helgerson
Norris Reierson
Helmer Lyngans
Norman Lehan
Hubert Cummings
William Bacon
Martin Amundson
George Hanson
New Guinea
Jan Ug
Birthday greetings and hospital thanks from Maynard resident
Mrs Edwin Olsen thanks relatives and friends for cards letters and gifts during hospitalization at Rochester and after returning home. Other items note Thursday guests in Elliott Olsen home for Kevin s 2nd birthday include Levi Frieden Roger Shernel Rothlisberger and Richard Olson. Supper guests in Bud Hyde home Elkader for Mrs Hyde s birthday included Hilliott Olson Frieden Eugene Schori and family. Clermont sixth grade girls visited Lyle Gunderson home Friday afternoon for a birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Edwin Olsen
Maynard
Elliott Olsen
Kevin
Levi Frieden
Roger
Shernel Rothlisberger
Richard Olson
Hilliott Olson Frieden
Eugene Schori
Jr Study Club Met at Cowell Home
The Tre Ore Jr. Study Club met at Mrs. Donald Cowell's home on Monday Jan 8 with 15 members. President Mrs. Leo Woods led the meeting. A panel discussed Do Today's Movies Books and TV Threaten Our Children and Culture. February meeting planned at Mrs Elliott Olson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore
Dave Appelman
Kenneth Amundson
Charles Thorson
Clarence Amundson
Elliott Olson
Farm Bureau Lesson Discusses Fabrics and Windows
Mrs. LaVerne Swenson and Mrs. Joyce Kerr attended a Farm Bureau lesson on Window Treatments and Fabrics held January 11 at the Fayette extension office. The talk covered new fabrics, care tips, and ideas for handling problem windows in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Swenson
Joyce Kerr
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Amundson announces engagement of Jean Rosalee Amundson
Mr and Mrs Harry Amundson announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Jean Rosalee to Richard W Neumann of Elgin son of Mr Ted Neumann of Jamesville Wisconsin A February wedding is planned Also mentions KlIng Mans sixth anniversary sale in the ad context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Amundson
Jean Rosalee
Richard W. Neumann
Elgin
Ted Neumann
Jamesville
Wisconsin
Buck Drawing Names Harley Thompson Not Present
The 200 bucks drawing was held Saturday afternoon with Harley Thompson absent when his name was called. The weekly drawing will award 246 bucks this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Thompson
Methodist Church schedules and birthday notices
Official church events include an executive board meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m and a MYF bake sale Saturday at 2 30 p m at Elgin town hall A Sunday worship service is at 8 45 a m with Methodist Youth Fellowship at St Pauls Elgin at 7 30 p m A family birthday dinner for Ricky and Roy Swenson is noted with several guests listed The bake sale on January 20 is repeated as a town hall event in Elgin 2c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald T. Caspers
Elgin Town Hall
Methodist
St. Paul's
Elgin
LaVerne Swenson
Ricky
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson, Jr
Bonnie
Margie
Evelyn Olson
Gene
Weldon Orth
Brad
Jeff
Town Hall
Am. Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Legion Hall
The Am. Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening Jan. 9 at the Legion Hall with Mrs Tico Loftsgard and Agnes Kneeland hostesses. The unit received the Liberty Bell Award for reaching membership quotas in 1962. A $5 donation to the TB Association was approved and bedspreads were purchased for the Good Samaritan Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Tico Loftsgard
Agnes Kneeland
Louis Olson
Good Samaritan
Mary Burke
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activity Schedule
West and East congregations list weekly Bible studies choirs Sunday schools and meetings. January events include Epiphany services January 21 and a youth retreat January 26 to 28 at a Lutheran Bible camp with coordinated parish council and conference activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. & Srs
Lutheran Bible Camp
Visitors in the John Gass Home Last Week
Mrs Weldon Orth, Mrs Syl van Taylor and Ricky and Mr and Mrs M H Moore visited the John Gass home last week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senda
WSCS
Schneider
John Deere Day
Safe Deposit Box
Mrs. Blake
Jr. Study Club
Cowell Home
Klingman's
Buck
Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company
Farmers Mutual
County Mutual
Karl A. Miller
Clermont, Iowa
Ruerg Mutual Reinsuram
Qrinnell, Fowa
Complete Chiropractic Health Service
Donald R. Murphy
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Jordee
Lyle Olson
Jesse Olson
Joseph Olson
Normal Olson
TB Ass'n
Cariteen
Rulger Paulson
Truman Paul Son
Clermont Lutheran Parish
John D. ‘Kronlokken
West Bible
West
East Sunday School
East Alcw
East
S. S
East Luther League
Decorah Conference Pastoral Ass'n
Elgin State Bank
Millard
Resistence
Clermont 6
Income Tax Service
E. . W. Hilgemann
TaKaey
FELCO
Glermont Co-operative
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