Historical Society News Clarifies Union Sunday School Use
The Clermont Historical Society restates that the Presbytery permits use of The Church Among the Pines for religious services and monthly meetings. The church is available for weddings and funeral services, with arrangements through officers Mrs. Lucian Appelman president, Mrs. Leo Orth vice president, Mrs. Vernon Anderson secretary, or Mrs. Louis Olson.
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Union Sunday School
Church Among the Pines
Clermont Historical Society
The
Historical Society
Presbytery
Lucian, Appelman
Leo Orth
Vernon Anderson
Louis Olson
Soldier Arrives Home From Viet Nam Service
Sp 4 Dennis L. Olson returned home on a Wednesday morning January 3 after 11 months in Viet Nam based at Pleiku. He received his separation on January 1 from Fort Lewis Washington. In two years in the service he was stationed at Fort Sheridan Illinois and Camp McCoy Wisconsin with transportation duties and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
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Sp-4
Dennis L. Olson
Viet Nam
Pleiku
Olson
Fort Lewis
Wash
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Public Notice Highlights Clermont Town Finances
The public is informed that local taxing agencies report activities. The Clermont town annual financial report is included in this issue for taxpayer awareness and oversight.
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Clermont
Births in Decorah and Postville Families
Born to Douglas and family a boy named Daniel Scott at Decorah hospital with one sister Donna Mae. Maternal grandparents Lloyd and Lloyd Newport St Paul. Paternal grandparents Anderson. Also a boy Timothy Lee born to William and Mrs Sauter at Community hospital Postville weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Paternal grandparents Fred Sauter Clermont. Mrs Sauter formerly Barbara Raymaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Anderson
Decorah Hospital
Weight
Daniel Scott
Donna Mae
Lloyd Newport
St. Paul
Lloyd Anderson
William Sauter
Postville
Timothy Lee
Fred Sauter
Clermont
Sauter
Barbara Raymaker
Nims Schott Wedding in Elgin on Sunday
Shelvy Jean Nims and Willis James Schott were married at St. Pauls Methodist Church Elgin in a 2 p.m. double ring ceremony. The Rev Lee Roy Collins officiated with red and white decorations and a reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelvy Jean Nims
Glen Nims
Willis James Schott
Ruth Schott
Fred Schott
Clermont
Lee Roy Collins
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Elgin
Willet Miller
Lawrence Knudtson
Garry Jacobson
Ernest Helgerson
Drew Loftsgard
Shelia Helgerson
Lisa Jacobson
LaVerné Nims
Gary Schott
Sumner
Moves And Resales In Clermont Area Quietly Shift Homes
Mrs Emily Amundson moved Monday morning into the Haas apartments once occupied by the late Emma Olson. Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson purchased the Arnold Guyer home in Clermont north part and plan to move March 1. The Nelsons, former Clermont residents, once ran a mercantile business and later operated Phillips 66 tank wagon. Mrs Ruth Schott moved from her farm last weekend to Bakewell apartments. Mr and Mrs Willis Schott, married last Sunday, will reside on the Schott farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Amundson
Haas
Emma Olson
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Arnold Guyer
Clermont
Mrs. Nelson
Phillips 66 Gas and Oil
Ruth Schott
T Tre Bakewell
Willis Schott
Schott
Riverside Study Club meets at Peterson home
Riverside Study Club gathered Thursday evening in January at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peterson’s home with nine members present. Birthday offerings were given by several members and festivities included contests with multiple prize winners. Lunch followed, and the next meeting is set for February 8 at Mrs. Louis A Olson’s home in the evening.
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Riverside Study Club
Ernest Peterson
Ruth Larson
Laura Olson
John Yauslin
Louis A. Olson
Maynard Lantz
Lavilla Rowland
Richard Wagner
Clarion Olson
John Vauslin
Clermont Couple Ties The Knot In Hearthside Nuptials
The wedding witnesses Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard and Mrs. Duane Schott as guests pour coffee and punch. Guests include Mrs. Vergie Anderson of Decorah and Mrs. Oberlin Hegland of Cedar Rapids who cut the four tiered cake. The bride wears a sleeveless white nylon and silver suit with black accessories. They will live northwest of Clermont. she is Valley High School graduate and Clermont Cafe employee. He is Clermont High School graduate, farmer, and a former United States Army serviceman.
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Ronald Loftsgard
Elgin
Duane Schott
Vergie Anderson
Decorah
Oberlin Hegland
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Valley High School
Clermont Cafe
Clermont High School
United States Army
Death of Clifford Johnson in Abington area
Relatives report the death of Clifford Johnson of Abington Pennsylvania after major surgery on Tuesday He leaves his widow Lillian three brothers Henry Norman and James all of Decorah and a sister Mrs Carl Nystrom Calmar Johnson formerly worked as a typesetter for Clermont Enterprise under John and Grace Cooley Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM Thursday at the Baptist Church in Elgin with burial in Clermont cemetery An extended obituary will run next week
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Clifford Johnson
Abington
Penn
Lillian
Henry
Norman
James
Decorah
Carl Nystrom
Calmar
Johnson
Clermont Enterprise
John and
Grace Cooley
Baptist Church
Elgin
Clermont
Young Women's Club Met at Mrs Dennis Dundee Home
The Young Women's Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dennis Dundee's home. Six members showed new book covers which a guest judged, with Mrs. Dan McGuire taking first place. Cards and letters from Viet Nam servicemen Pfe Lawrence White and Pfe Allen Krueger were read. Mrs. McGuire was elected vice president. Discussions covered prospective members and adopting a child. The evening included cards, lunch, and an anniversary cake baked by Mrs. Burdette Sebastian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Dundee
George Larson
Dan McGuire
Pfe
Lawrence White
Allen Krueger
Viet Nam
McGuire
Vice Press
Roger Boleyn
Oelwein
West Clermont ALCW Eve Circles Elect New Officers
Rachel Circle met at the church Thursday for the January meeting with eight members present. Mrs Weldon Orth hosted. Mrs Millard Nelson Jr led the Bible study. New officers elected for the year are Chairman Kenneth Amundson, Secretary Gaylon Mack, Education chairman Allen Grimes, and Stewardship secretary Floyd Bergeson. Meeting closed with prayers and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Circle
Weldon Orth
Millard Nelson, Jr
Kenneth Amundson
Daniel McGuire
Gaylon Mack
Treas
Allen Grimes
Education Chm
Floyd Bergeson
Meyer announce adoption of baby Kerrin John
Mr and Mrs Harlo Meyer of Sioux City announce the adoption of a baby boy born December 24 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces He has been named Kerrin John
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Harlo Meyer
Sioux City
Kerrin John
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes for Scouts and Jan Events
The Legion Auxiliary met the Girl Scouts at the Legion Hall on Tuesday January 9 and again on Monday evening January 15 after school. They played two games and began knitting with a cast on lesson. Gifts from Nel Sheehy and Marvin Larson were acknowledged. Lunch was served by hostess Deborah Kohls Ramona Berison-Scribe.
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Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Nel Sheehy
Marvin Larson
Deborah Kohls
Ramona Berison
Legion Auxiliary Unit meets in Elgin with service calls noted
The Sheehan Olson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met January 9 at Mrs Normal Olson's Elgin home. Eleven members attended as officers conducted opening ceremonies. Reports highlighted rehab efforts with cheer and hospital cards, and letters from Lawrence White Ron Sander and department officials. Members were asked to bake 24 cookies each for a January 12 13 mail-out and 2 dozen cookies per person for wrapping. Initiation for Mrs Howard Johnson occurred with I C Jerdee guiding. Donations included eyeglasses and nylons to aid the Mental Health Institute Independence. A February meeting date was set with I C Jerdee program on Americanism.
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Sheehan Olson
American Legion Auxiliary
Normal Olson
Elgin
John Halvorson
Rehab
Chm
Pfe
Lawrence White
Ron Sander
Independence Mental Health Institute
Robeert Skelton
Joe Olson
Louis Olson
Short Hills
N. J
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Howard Johnson
I. C. Jerdee
Martin Amundson
American Legion Ausxiliary
Clermont
Kamiseta
Japan
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Bucks Winners Named in Saturday Draw
Names drawn for the Bucks on Saturday include Clarion Olson absent, Herman Johnson present, Clay Miller present, and Mrs Clarence Huckdashel absent. The top prize was $70. Next Saturday January 20 the drawing will offer 80, 10, 10, and 10 dollars.
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Bucks
Clarion
Olson
Herman Johnson
Clay Miller
Clarence Huckdashel
Annual Report of Clermont Library
The Clermont Public Library reports a successful year with total circulation 5425 and 3277 volumes. Income includes town tax 317.96 county tax 600.88 and fines 36.88 gifts 86.54, balance 747.33. expenses 951.11 with wages 503.50 and new books 175.92. Librarian is Mrs. Lehora Shiptow. board members listed.
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Clermont
St Peter's Church Schedule Rev Louis Zee Masses and Confessions
St Peter's Catholic Church lists Mass Sundays at 8 and 10 a m. Holy days 7 15 a m and 8 p m. Weekdays 7 15 a m. Confessions 4 p m and ? p m Saturdays. CCD classes for high school at 7 p m Wednesday.
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Rev
Louis Zee
Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule Ahead
East Clermont events list Jr. Lutherans 7:30 and confirmations 10:30 8th 11:00 worship service Sunday school 7:30 Luther League Bethel. West Clermont choir 7:30 worship Sunday school 4:00 8th confirmation 9:30 service 10:30 Sunday school Monday 7:00 7th confirmation Tuesday 4:15 7th confirmation Wednesday 7:00 choir practice 8:00 Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Parish
East Clermont
Jr. Lutherans
Heeam
Luther League
Bethel
West Clermont
Thursday Circle Visits Good Samaritan Home in West Union
The Thursday Circle from East Clermont visited the Good Samaritan Home in West Union on Jan 11. Mrs. Richard Neumann announced the program includes hymn singing devotions led by Mrs. Daryl Rudd a preschool class talk by Pastor Clarence Johnson and group hymns. Afterward they chatted with residents and served cookies and coffee.
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East Clermont
Good Samaritan
West Union
Richard Neumann
Daryl Rudd
Clarence Johnson
Shower Honors Kerrin Meyer In Sioux City Home
Kerrin Meyer infant son of Mr and Mrs Harlo Meyer Sioux City was honored at a 4 pm baby shower Sunday afternoon at his grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Meyer home with family guests and celebration of the occasion.
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Kerrin Meyer
Harlo Meyer
Sioux City
Harvey Meyer
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Historical Society News
Nims-Schott
Jerry Anderson
Debbie Loftsgard
Jeanette Nims
Janice Nims
Linda Butikofer
Marty Ann Butikofer
Jurdette Sebastian
Milt Mohs
Karen Olson
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Young Women’s Club Met
Okinawa
HHC
Apo
California
Eugene Thorson
Louise Miller
Clermont Library
Felco
el Ferco
Clermont Cooperative
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