Mothers Club Mets Best Clermont Meeting at Home
The Clermont Mothers Club met January 18 at Mrs. Millard Bilden’s home. Fifteen mothers and eight children attended with visitors Mrs. Lyle Gunderson and Mrs. Ronald Gunderson. A $100 March of Dimes donation was given. Officers elected: President Mrs. James Lennon, Vice President Mrs. Raymond Erhardt, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. Others read on measles and a New Year poem. Birthday songs honored three members. contests awarded prizes to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Mother's Club
Millard Bilden
Witc
Erandson
God
Presty
Lyle Gunderson
Ronald Gunderson
Jet
Dawn
James Lennon
Raymond Erhardt
Treas
Millard Nelson, Jr
Vernon Anderson
Otto Vasby
Arthur Nelson
James’Lennon
Harry Gunderson
Terry Hogan
Jack Dibble
Millard Nelson
Loa
Ser 5
Fatal auto crash kills Larson couple near Oelwein
Joseph L. Larson and Hulda Schricker Larson, both 63, of Clermont, died when their car went under a semi on Highway 250, north of Oelwein. Truckers attempted signals as the loaded trailer blocked the road. rescue crews freed the bodies. Funeral services were held at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Surviving are their son Gordon Wayne and numerous Larson relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Larson
Hulda
Clermont
Oelwein
Hida Petfolspen
Frank Devis
Pemi
Meadow Mist
Texas
Larson
Larsons
Iowa City
Millard
Larson Roofing Co
Joseph Livian Larson
John C
Amélia Anderson Larson
Bangor
Wis
Ynurriggé
Wwe
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Lester Lease
Sumner
Elgin Cemetery
Gordon Wayne
Gates Mills
Ohio
Joseph
Ed Arness
Ida
Decorah
Conrad Arness
Viola
Wm. Fletcher
Mabel
Louis Blood
Alta
Cedar Rapids
Richard Gulsvig
Gladys
Cedar Falls
Ed Larson
Harold Larson
John R. Larson
West Union
Millard and Russell
Engagement announced for Grace Rosalie Olson Swenson marriage
Mrs Evelyn Olson of Clermont announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Grace Rosalie of Des Moines to LaVerne Swenson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson of Clermont The wedding will be held Saturday February 28 at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont The bride elect is employed at Meredith Publishing Company in Des Moines The groom to be is a farmer near Clermont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson
Clermont
Grace Rosalie
Des Moines
LaVerne Swenson
Roy Swenson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Meredith Publishing Company
Loftsgard Released From Palmer Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Mellien Loftsgard was discharged Monday afternoon to convalesce at her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Millard Rear in West Union for a week. Mrs. Bertina Buraas of Marengo plans a stay at the Rear home to help care for Loftsgard and she hopes to hear from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellien Loftsgard
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Millard Rear
Bertina Buraas
Marengo
Loftsgard
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Appelman And Mrs Heiser
Observes birthday event hosted by Mr and Mrs Louis Olsoff on Friday January 16. Guests included Franz Appelman Charles Heiser and others. Bridge games awarded prizes to Mrs Moore Mr Easler and Mr Appelman. Hosts presented gifts to Mrs Appelman and Mrs Heiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Olsoff
Franz Appelman
Charles Heiser
Cores Ae
Elmer Euls
Moore
Easler
Appelman
Correction of Address for Marines and Army Private
The notice records a new address for Pvt. Leslie D. Yauslin 1827020 of 1st Force Service Regiment Base Materials Company Base Materials Battalion Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California. It also corrects the address for Pvt. Larry V. Bergeson RA 17681240 Stu Co L USA STR Fort Gordon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie D. Yauslin
1St Force Ser
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Larry V. Bergeson
Stu Co
L. USA
Fort Gorfon
New Partner Joins Olson and Olson Firm
Harry Stolle Jr of West Union becomes a partner at Olson and Olson implement dealers in Clermont. The firm keeps its name and adds Stolle to run the farm with hired help. Elmer Olson and Stolle will staff the front office with Mrs Olson as bookkeeper, and three shop employees remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stolle, Jr
West Union
Olson and Olson Implement Dealers
Clermont
Birthday party honors Merle Anderson at Gibbs home
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gibbs hosted a Sunday evening birthday gathering for Merle Anderson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Frieden, Diane and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wescott, Donnie Havenstrite, and Mrs. Gena Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Gibbs
Merle Anderson
George Frieden
Diane
Donna
Gene Wescott
Donnie Havenstrite
Gena Anderson
Bridal Shower Held for Janice Oakland at Stone Church
A bridal shower honoring Janice Oakland, future bride of Maurice Knox of Decorah, was held Sunday afternoon at the Stone church near Ossian. Clermont attendees included Mrs. Henry Schweinerus, Mrs. Emil Lassig, Mrs. Louis A. Olson, Mrs. Flos sie Gass, Mrs. John Barnhouse, Mrs. Jacob Wander, and Mrs. Roy Halverson of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Church
Ossian
Janice Oakland
Maurice Knox
Decorah
Clermont
Henry Schweinerus
Emil Lassig
Louis A. Olson
Flossie Gass
John Barnhouse
Jacob Wander
Roy Halverson
Elgin
Valley High basketball schedule 1958 59
Valley High announces 1958 59 basketball schedule with dates at Postville Fayette Genoa Hartdough and Otis sectionals. The list is interspersed with stray quotes and unreadable fragments amid the readable lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Postville
Boya
de Fayette
Hart Dugh
Gamal
Otis
Genoa High
Clermont Clover 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Clermont Clover 4-H Club met January 10 at Linda Krueger's with 19 members present. Roll call featured "First improvement on our own room." Jean Meyer spoke on making introductions and Janice Kamp gave a talk on window types and curtains. The annual oyster supper is set for January 26 at the Valley High Cafeteria, with families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clover
Linda Krueger
Jean Meyer
Janice Kamp
Valley High
Castalia Couple Welcome Daughter Kay-Jene Suckow
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Suckow of Castalia announce the birth of their daughter Kay Jene born Tuesday January 19 at Postville Community Hospital weighing over 8 pounds Mrs Suckow formerly Donna Thies daughter of Mr and Mrs Louie Thies The event marks the Thies family’s first grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Suckow
Castalia
Kay- Jene
Postville Community Hospital
Suckow
Donna Thies
Louie Thies
Thies
Regular Meeting and Housewarming at Horan Home
The Catholic Order of Men Forresters held their monthly meeting and a housewarming at the Larry Horan home. Those present included Mr and Mrs Harlan Schultz Mr and Mrs John Bakewell Mr and Mrs Geo W Larson the Arthur and Ralph Matt families Mr and Mrs Jerome Skretta Robert Minger family Father Sullivan Joe Leehy Lloyd Meier and the Larry Horan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Men Forresters
Larry Horan
Harlan Schultz
John Bakewell
Geo. W. Larson
Arthur
Ralph Matt
Jerome Skretta
Robert Minger
Father Sullivan
Joe Leehy
Lloyd Meier
Larry, Horan
Housewarming at James Taylor Home with Neighbors
A house warming was held at the James Taylor home on Friday afternoon by neighbors on their street. Saturday evening old farm neighbors arrived with picnic supper baskets to visit. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Alphie Thorson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thorson and Cheryl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Clarence Johnson
Dean
Richard Olson
Alphie Thorson
Charles Thorson
Cheryl
Clermont Area Church Notices March in Bible
Three churches in Clermont area advertise services in this brief. Lester Lease, pastor of Morning Worship at 10:45 a m, preaches evangelistic messages at St Peter’s Church. The Church of Our Saviour Clermont lists Holy Communion at 7:30 a m with Rev Paul A Clark Vicar and Father John S Hedger of St Andrews Clear Lake in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
the Church of Our Saviour
Paul A. Clark
John S. Hedger
St. Andrews Clear Lake
Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Meetings
Parish notes for January list services at West and East churches. Times include 9:30 a.m. West service 11:00 a.m. East service 10:00 Sunday school and 2:00 Lutheran teachings class. West family night Lutheran League 7:30 p.m. Tue board of trustees 8:00 p.m. at parsonage. A new service book will be studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kronickken
East
West Church
Luther League
West Church Board of Trustees
Methodist Church Activities and Holiday Bake Sale
Saturday January 24 bake sale at Pringle's at 2:00 p.m. Union Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Family night gathering at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic hall. Mr and Mrs Charles Becker and daughters of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Louis Becker and Judy spent Sunday with the Sheridan Downey family at Grundy Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle’s
Union
Masonic Hall
Charles Becker
Clermont
Louis Becker
Judy
Sheridan Downey
Grundy Center
Death of Ed Nordhus Obituary for Mc Gregor financier
Ed Nordhus about 65 of Mc Gregor died Saturday January 1. He was president of the Interstate Federal Savings and Loan Association and owner operator of the Strand theatre which he founded. Former Clermont resident son of Andrew and wife survive one son. Obituary to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nordhus
McGregor
Interstate Federal Savings and Loan Association
Strand Theatre
Nordhus
Cleremont
Andrew Nordhus
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes Summary
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 13 at Mrs. Keith Thomas’s home with assist host Mrs. Dean Mitts. Eleven members attended. Letters of thanks were read from Good Samaritan Home West Union Veterans Hospital Iowa City Mitts family. Rehabilitation reported two members hospitalized. A motion to send a hankie and card to all sick members passed. A year’s Elgin Echo gift to Mary Burke Dubuque for Christmas. Birthday party at Independence set for January 21. cookies requested. Canteen books to Cherokee mental health institute. Junior Auxiliary spring district conference set for Clermont Valley High building on April 18 or 25. Next meeting February 10 hosted by Mrs. Mary Olson Mrs. Lee Palmer and Mrs. Aulgur Paulson with Junior Auxiliary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Het
Keith Thoma
Dean Mitts
Good Samaritan
West Union
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Mitts
Elgin Echo
Mary Burke
Dubuque
Independence
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Clermont
Valley High
Mary Olson
Lee Palmer
Aulgur Paulson
Card of Thanks for Sister Clara Bilden
Our sincere thanks to all for cards kindnesses and sympathy shown at the time of our sister Clara Bilden's death. Special thanks to Rev Kronlokken those who sang the pianist Agnes Bilden and the pall bearers. Mr and Mrs Enoch Bilden and family Lavina Montana and Mr and Mrs Fred Bilden of Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bilden
Kronlokken
Agnes ‘Bilden
Enoch Bilden
Lavina
Montana
Fred Bilden
Chicago
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Mother’s Club Mets
Woodland Study Club
Hulda Schricker Larson
Jacob F. and
Magadalena Kern. Schricker
M. C. Larson
E. W. Hilgemann
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corf
Hosp
Olson & Olson
Gospel Message Church
Ives i Sai
Gentenbelt
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Felco
Freddie Sezs
Ian Ea
Ea Ae
Ae Ae Eel Company
Ree En
Felco Feed
Clermont Co-operative
Iowa
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