Plans Set for East Clermont Lutheran Church 110th Anniversary
Planning committee met at the Almer Amundson home Friday evening to organize the East Clermont Lutheran Church 110th anniversary and fifth Confirmation reunion. Invitations prepared by Mrs George Frieden and Mrs Almer Amundson. Publicity by Almer Amundson. Lodging arranged by Ames Olson. Parking coordinated by Qftinton Olson and Alvin Halverson. Pages from the Past noted by Mrs Arthur Helgerson and Mrs Gerhard Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Amundson
Clermont Lutheran Church
Olson
Norris Reierson
George Frieden
Almer Ampindson
Ames Olson
Open House for Arthur Nelson marks 40th anniversary
An open house for Arthur and Mrs. Nelson celebrates their 40th wedding anniversary. It will be Sunday afternoon January 22 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at West Clermont Lutheran Church. All friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran
Arthur Nelson
Ossian ACCW to Meet at DeSales High School
The Ossian Deanery of the Archdiocesan Catholic Women will hold its quarterly meeting at Ossian De Sales High School Saturday afternoon February 21 starting at 1:00 p.m. The program features workshops for parish presidents conducted by the Deanery standing committee chairman. Mr and Mrs Harry Miller accompanied Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson and Eric to Waterloo Friday to visit Mrs Orvin Twite at Scholtz Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Deanery
Archdiocesen Council of Catholic Women
Ossian de Sales High School
Harry Miller
Merle Anderson
Eric
Waterloo
Orvin Twite
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Students to Sew for Scholarship in Fashion Contest
Valley High School home economics students will compete in a nationwide fashion sewing contest sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Vogue Pattern Service. Sponsored by Town and Country Study Club and the Valley High School department, entries must create the Ideal Costume for the High School Student's Dressup Wardrobe. District judging in Manchester on January 25 will select state and national prize winners, with a $1000 top scholarship and $500 and $250 awards for second and third. The event promotes homemaking skills, workmanship, fashion effect, and wearer suitability, and includes student modelings at the district judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hands Es
Valley High School
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Vogue Pattern Service
Town and Country Study Club
Art Amundson
Manchester
Card of Thanks from Thorson and Pamela Sue
A note of gratitude extends to everyone for the cards letters and gifts received while at the hospital and after returning home Mrs Eugene Thorson and Pamela Sue thank friends for meals and support during the illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Thorson
Pamela Sue
East Clermont A L C W Society Meeting Report
The Est Clermont A L C W Society met Wednesday January 5 with hostesses Mesdames Bernard Hanson Elmer Larson Hilder Silden Quinton Olson and Oscar Lien. Bible study asked What about Prayer does it really matter and a skit Prayer is for Today was performed by Mrs Norman Lehan Mrs Arthur Helgerson Mrs Charles Thorson Mrs Alvin Halvorson and Mrs Helmar Lyngaas. Mrs Bernard Hanson spoke on the Stewardship Program. January birthday celebrants included Mrs Norman Amundson Mrs Martin Amundson Mrs Gerhard Halverson Mrs George Hanson and Mrs William Bacon. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and the Table Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont A.L.C.W. Society
Mesdames
Bernard Hanson
Elmer Larson
Hilder Silden
Quinton Olson
Oscar Lien
Norris Reierson
Norman Lehan
Arthur Helgerson
Charles Thorson
Alvin Halvorson
Helmar Lyngaas
Jammary
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Gerhard Halverson
George Hanson
William Bacon
Jack Pot Drawing Winner Claims $160 Prize
Mrs Albert Christianson was the Saturday afternoon winner of the drawing collecting a prize of 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Christianson
Union Street Birthday Club Party At Mrs Gilbert Andersons
The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly gathering at Mrs Gilbert Andersons home. Guests included Mrs James Olson Mrs Ellen Nelson and Mrs Duane Dundee with children. Afternoon featured visiting and bingo followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street Birthday Club
Gilbert Anderson
Emd
James Olson
Ellen Nelson
Duane Dundee
East Clermont Mother's Circle Meeting Notes
The East Clermont Mother's Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus's home. Sixteen mothers and 19 children attended along with guests Mrs. Sylvan Taylor and Mrs. William Bacon. Devotions by Mrs. LaVerne Reisner included a reading of the poem The answer to a Mother's prayer. A Valentine party was planned for Feb. 14 at the Almer Amundson home with evening hours and husbands invited. the meeting closed with a program by Mrs. Norris Reierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Kenneth Blockhus
Sylvan Taylor
William Bacon
LaVerne Reisner
Almer Amundson
Norris Reierson
Junior Legion Auxiliary Meeting Report
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met January 1 at the Lloyd Meier home with Kathy Lori Meier and D'Ana Tracy Cline as hostesses. Members read Christmas favor acknowledgments and appointed Karen Os on to write to an adopted child at Woodword State School. The window display committee from last month was not renewed. Keren Hoopman led the program on parliamentary procedure. Next month’s hostesses are Jacquelyn Bakewell and Junann Bakewell at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion Aux
Lloyd Meier
Kathy
Lori Meier
D'Ana
Tracy Cline
Karen Oson
Wood Word State School
Keren Hoopman
Som-E-Set Party Hosts Share Thanks to Clermont Merchants
Mrs Beulah Lubke entertained at a Som-E-Set party on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otto Chris Hanson Mr and Mrs J A Erickson Mrs Guasie Miller Mrs Irene Olson Andine Vasby and Henry Kittelson. She thanks Clermont merchants for raising 160 dollars. Local message from Mew Albert Christiansan. Sip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Lubke
Craises
Otto Chris Hanson
J. A. Erickson
Guasie Miller
Irene Olson
Andine Vasby
Henry Kittelson
Clermont
Albert Christiansan
Sip
Final Meeting of Priscilla Working Band
The Priscilla Working Band held its final gathering at West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors on Wednesday January 1. Members and former attendees shared tributes, prayers, and a program featuring poems, solos, and a playlet while funds were allocated to furnish the new Sunday school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Priscilla Working Band
Arthur Amundson
Society
Kronlokken
Priscilla’s
Priscilla Work Band
Albert Christianson
Priscilla
Richard Olson
Elmer Hoag
Dugstad
A. O. Ness
Bertina Burass
M. Vick
Bess Schantz
Brunch Notes Mention Visitors to Mrs Henderson
Roger visits friends and relatives for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson visited Mr and Mrs Elmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Henderson
Roger
Mrs. Millard Nelson
Mrs
Elmer
Winteres Welcome Wendy Jo At Palmer Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gerald Winter are parents of a girl born Tuesday January 10 at Palmer Memorial Hospital. She is named Wendy Jo. The family has two older children a boy and a girl. The Winters recently moved to the Jim Olson farm after living west of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Winter
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Wendy Jo
Woodland Study Club Meeting Recap
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon January 10 at the Jack Dibbie home. Officers were elected with Vernon Anderson as President and LaVerne Swenson as Vice President. Members and two guests attended. programs included Kitchen Comment, Another Year Dawn ing, a short Time skit, birthday songs, and contests awarding prizes to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Jack Dibbie
Raymond Erhardt
Chester Green
Woodrow Hyde
Vernon Anderson
LaVerne Swenson
Géo. V. Larson - Sec. Treas
Erhardt
Harry Gunderson
Arthur Nelson
Ricky Swenson
Clarence Larson
Duane Kamp
Sheehan Olsen Post No 375 Meeting Notes
The regular meeting of Sheehan Olsen Post No. 375 was held January 9 with 21 members present. An oyster stew preceded the gathering. Comm Hal vorson presided. Plans were made for a chili supper at the next meeting. James Anderson Gordon Hoopman and Lyle Gunderson were elected to the Boy Scout committee. George Landsgard drew the door prize. The meeting closed with no further business. C E Amundson adj.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan-Olsen
Comm
Halvorson
James Anderson
Gordon Hoopman
Lyle Gunderson
Boy Scout Committee
George Landsgard
C. E. Amundson
Adj
Local Couple in Hospital After Ice Fall at Valley High
Mrs. Knute Salheim broke her pelvis Saturday evening when she slipped on the ice at Valley High School and is confined in Decorah hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited the Decorah area hospital scene as Mr. Schultz underwent surgery in La Crosse Wisconsin Friday with Mrs. Schultz slated for later procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Salheim
Valley High School
Decorah Hospital
John Schultz
la Crosse
Wisc
Schultz
American Legion Auxiliary Met at Mrs Lyle Olsons Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Lyle Olsons home Tuesday evening January 10 with Mrs Dean Mitts assisting. The Rehabilitation chairman reported 124 pounds of carpet rags were sent to Clinton Domiciliary for occupational therapy last month. A request for 10 dozen homemade cookies for the January Independence State Hospital party was received from county president Mrs Nissen. Miss Vasby and a committee including Mr Roy Swenson Mrs Clareant Thorson and Mrs Harry Yeaslin were tasked to send cookies. Letters from Good Samaritan Home West Union and U S VA Hospital Knoxville thanked the unit for Christmas gifts. Mrs Walter Follett Program chairman gave a civil defense paper. February hostesses will be Mrs Walter Follett Mrs Joe Olson and Mrs Jesse Olsen. Program planned. Juniors contributed a patriotic item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lyle Olson
Dean Mitts
Clinton
Independence State Hospital
Nissen
Miss Vasby
Roy Swenson
Clareant Thorson
Harry Yeaslin
Good Samaritan
West Union
U. S. VA
Knoxville
Walter Follett
Joe Olson
Jesse Olsen
Birthday Supper At Clarence Tatro Home
Celebration for Mrs. Gene Westby and daughter Flatne held at Clarence Tatro house Sunday evening. Guests included Gene Westby and spouse, Pete Westby and spouse, Ronald Yatro of Elkader, Vern Pratt of West Union, and the Ta tros. Evening guests included further Westbys, Clarence Buckdasher, Lao Woods, Don Cowell, and John Gass, with tench served by Mrs. Tatro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
Flatne
Gene Westby
Pete Westby
Ronald Yatro
Elkader
Vern Pratt
West Union
Ronald Tatro
Clarence Buckdasher
Lao Woods
Don Cowell
John Gass
Tatro
Tench
Surprise Birthday Party For Ruth Larson In West Union
Mr. and Mrs. John Yauslig and family hosted a surprise birthday party Friday evening for Mrs. Ruth Larson in West Union. Guests included Clarence Bear Connie L T N Olson Leo Larson Laverne Larson Craig and Marlene Neuhring Ebmert Peterson Linda Marlena Peterson attended while others could not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yauslig
West Union
Ruth Larson
Clarence Bear
Connie
L .T. N. Olson
Leo Larson
Laverne
Larson
Craig
Marlene. Neuhring
Ebmert Peterson
Linda
Marlena Peterson
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Donald R. Murphy
Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
East Clermont A.L.C.W. Society
Mother's
Junior Legion Auxiliary Meeting
America
Lee Palmer
Willet Miller
Clarence Kittelson
James Henderson
Leo Woods
Wm. Nelson Jy
Inga Larson
Lars Osland
Holy City
Harry Amundson
Amy Hoviend
Lewis A. Olson
Evelyn Olson
Art Nelson
Roy Tatro
Weldon Orth
Donald Cowell
Cornell Anfinson
Dan Kloster
Earl Kloster
Olivia Schweinefus
Ewald Lyngaas
John Burrow
Paul Miene
Laverne Stumme
Postville
Dean DeSart
Fred Maurer
Carl Westphal
Cedar Rapids
A. W. Scheel
Oscar Reierson
L. C. Osland
Ida Belschner
William Belschner
Martin Nelson
Gene Mullan
Lance Candee
Willand Martin
Ray E. Schara
Harlan Stee
Clermont Enterprise
Elgin Echo
Carla
Sheehan-Olsen Post
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
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Ses Yoon Felco
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