Club Entertain B and P Women Host at Rear Home
Mrs Millard Rear Mrs Arnold Stumme and Mrs Phyllis Skeen hosted the Business and Professional Women's club at the Rear home on Tuesday evening January 19. A luncheon preceded the meeting and the group voted to contribute five dollars to the March of Dimes. After the business session bridge was played with prizes awarded to Irone DeSart and Joyéelyn Bakewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Rear
Arnold Stumme
Phyllis Skeen
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Irone DeSart
Joyéelyn Bakewell
St Peter's Church Expands Dining Room During Basement Work
The parish begins basement improvements at St Peter's Church to enlarge the dining area. Excavation has started and other upgrades follow. Men work in shifts, day and evening, while women prepare and serve lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Calendar items for clubs on January 28 and 29
Calendar brief notes show Thursday January 28 events for Town and Country club and Friday January 29 events for Grand Mead ow Study club. Details on times or locations are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow
Auto crash injures six on Postville Luana road
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buraas remain hospitalized in Postville after a two car crash on the Postville Luana road Tuesday evening. The five occupants of the other car were also injured, one seriously, and all were treated at Postville hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Buraas
Postville Hospital
Two Years Ago Items From 1929 in Edmund Dugstad Notes
Jan 24 files of Enterprise recount Edmund Dugstad returning from Minneapolis after a lumbermen's convention. Anna Ruth Simpson takes a toll operator job with Illinois Bell in Chicago. Raymond Paulson and Clarence Tatro head to Chicago with Western Electric Mfg Co in the cable dept. Oscar Knutson and Clarence Rear become new men at J. P. Paulson garage. Mrs Anthony Kern of Oelwein visits sister Mrs Bessie Triem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Dugstad
Minneapolis
Anna Ruth ‘Simpson
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Chicago
Raymond Paulson
Clarence Tatro
Western Electric Mfg. Co
Oscar Knutson
Clarence
J. P. Paulson
Anthony Kern
Oelwein
Bessie Triem
Silver Anniversary Surprise Dinner for Durschers
A group of friends hosted a Sunday surprise party and picnic dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John Durscher to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Attendees included Esther Durscher, Walter and Durscher families, and several related households. A silver gift was presented in memory of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durscher
Esther Durscher
Cedar Rapids
Walter Durscher
George Freiden
Gene ‘Westcott
Vern Frieden
Alfred Jacob
Richard Miller
Dale Kelly
Ivan Anderson
J. 3. Miller
Donald
Harold Durscher
Farewell For Belschners at Clermont Legion Hall
The Commercial Club hosted a farewell for Wm Belschner after fifteen years at Brick & Sand hardware in Clermont. The family moves to Arlington where they bought a hardware store. Locals wish them success. Pete received cigars as a memento. Belschner served in Clermont fire department Legion and the men’s bridge club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Wm. Belschner
Brick &l _Sand hardware
Clermont
Belschner
Arlington Vent
Pete
Fire Department
Legionaire
Men’s Bridge, Club
Child Family Guests in Aurora Visit
Mr and Mrs George Child and family of Aurora were guests Sunday in the Nels Iverson home. Their son Donald who had been with his grandparents the past three weeks returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Child
Aurora
Nels Iverson
Donald
Freshman to Third Grade Notes From School Page
A school page lists editors for EE and various class news. Freshman topics include earth science, Julius Caesar, algebra, sewing, and lab plans. Sophomores cover drivers training, meat studies, English grammar, and band and sports results. Third grade wraps up first semester with reflections on progress and study habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Baechler
Paul Revere
Sherryl Peterson
Wedding Wedo Schott at Clermont Lutheran Church
Marilyn Wedo and Arthur Schott wed Sunday afternoon January 24 at West Clermont Lutheran. Rev. Knudsen officiated before pink and white carnation arrangements. The couple will reside on a rented farm between West Union and Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Marilyn Joan Wedo
William Wedo
Clermont
Arthur Dean ‘Schott
Fred Schott
B. Knudsen
Eileen Wede
Lawrence Schott
Ramona Olson
Betty Westpfahl
School Activities Schedule Headlines and Matches
Our School Activities Friday January twenty ninth lists Stanley at Elgin and Clermont at Calmar for both boys and girls. Saturday January thirtieth features a county music festival at Fayette. Tuesday February second includes a girls sectional at Fayette with Elgin vs Fayette and Clermont vs Strawberry Point, winners play Thursday February fourth. Elgin at Postville boys Friday February fifth. Fayette at Elgin boys and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Gutcher
Mary Swenson
Judy Nims
Helen Burger
Judy ‘Nims
Fayette
Rose Larson
Larry Bergeson
Bert ‘Henderson
Clifford Larson
Dean Schneider
Bobby Swenson
Leslie Yauslin
Jerry Wan‘der
Stanley
Elgin
Clermont
Calmar
Strawberry Point
Postville
Homecoming for George Durscher Highlighted in Local Notes
George Durscher returned home from the hospital this Sunday, appearing on the hospital ward with steady steps and cheerful news. Neighbor welfare groups and local ads noted his discharge and good spirits as community members extended well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durscher
le Hospital
Entertain Parish Members at St Peter's Social
The Holy Name Society of St. Peter's church hosted a parish social in the church hall on Sunday evening. Attendees enjoyed games and contests, then an oyster stew supper with sandwiches cake doughnuts coffee and pop. A fine group attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Holy Name Society of
St.Peter’s Church
Study Club Meeting Highlights and Charitable Gifts
The Clermont Study club met Tuesday January 19 at Mrs Clifford Kittelsons home. Ten members answered roll call with Know Your Neighbors. Mrs Louis Olson led the Italy Smiles Again lesson from National Geographic and Holiday. Contributions supported Penny Art Fund March of Dimes Indian Girl Scholarship Pan American Student Exchange Scholarship and Loan Fund and Greek and Italian Schools for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Clifford Kittelson
Italy
Louis Olson
National ‘Geographic
Penny Art Fund
March of Dimes
Indian Girl Scholarship Fund
Pan American, Student Exchange, Scholarship and Loan Fund
Fellowship Night At Methodist Church Fellows
The Methodist church hosted a fellowship night at the home of Mr and Mrs L H Appelman on Sunday evening starting with a 6 30 picnic supper A hymn sing followed with two vocal duets by Mrs G Steinman and Mrs Walter Fritz and one by the Rev and Mrs Steinman A film titled The Beginning of the Rainbow was shown through the courtesy of Rev Steinman and Lyle Light
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. H. Appelman
G. ‘Steinman
Walter Fritz
Steinman
Rey. Steinman
Lyle Light
School Committee Met in Clermont with high attendance
Nearly 90 percent of members from various school committees attended the Clermont meeting last week. Chm. Alfred Baechier led the session, rolling call and outlining duties and proposed procedures. Supt. Moore added details and noted campaigns mirrored in other communities. This is an investigative phase with public results shared as they develop. Also mentions new address for relatives of Bud Schrader and social visits around Nels Iverson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Alfred Baechier
Supt. Moore
Community notice from Schoolhouse near Clermont
A brief notice invites all residents to gather at No. 18, 2 12 miles west of Clermont, in the schoolhouse for a local meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
St Peters Church Announces Sunday Masses and Confessions
St Peter's Church lists Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney as pastor with Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m Confessions are offered Saturday evening and before Masses at the church location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Clermont Lutheran Parish East Clermont Services Schedule
Parish notices list services and activities for East Clermont West Clermont and Highland locations. Luther League and choir rehearsals set for February with catechetical classes and Sunday schools. hostesses include Lyngaas Landsgaard Schneider Halverson and others. prayers and programs outlined for West Clermont Priscilla Band and Highland choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knudsen
East Clermont
Julia Landsgard
Gerald Schneider
Gerhard Halverson
James "Taylor
West Clermont
Priscilla
Clifford Kittelson
Alvin Amundson
Millard Nelson, Jr
E.w.hilgemann
Guy Machow
Louis A.olson
Harvey Meyer
John Nelson
Lee Falmer
Herbert Martin
Highland
Thorson Couple Welcome Son Roger Duane
Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson are the parents of a son born Wednesday January 20 at Postville hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 14 and 1/2 ounce and has been named Roger Duane. Mrs Joe Nelson helped care for the children and home during the hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thorson
Postville Hospital
Roger Duane
Joe Nelson
Mrs Fortschs Visit Spends Sunday in Sumner
Mrs Jerry Fortsch of Waterloo visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Helen Becker. Mr Fortsch stopped in Sumner and spent the afternoon with his mother Mrs Anna Fortsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Fortsch
Waterloo
Helen Becker
Fortsch
Sumner
Anna Fortsch
Engagement Announcement for Ardith Homewood and Robert Larson
Announcement of the engagement between Ardith Rae Homewood of West Union and Pvt. Robert B. Larson of Fort Sill. Ardith attends West Union High School. Robert recently entered the armed forces. Larson is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burt of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardith Rae Homewood
Arlo Homewood
West Union
Pvt
Robert BE. Larson
Fort ‘Sill
Okla
Leonard Larson
Homewood
West Union High School
Larson
Ed Burt
Clermont
Birthday Honors for Mrs Monroe at 77
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Adrian Kleppe and family and Mrs Iva Michel of West Union, Mr and Mrs Charles DeSotel of Montana, and Mr and Mrs Henry Thorson of Luana. The occasion marked Mrs Monroe’s 77th birthday with a neighbor hood club party and a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christean Monroe
Adrian Kleppe
Iva Michel
West Union
Charles DeSotel
Montana
Henry Thorson
Luana
iMonroe
Monroe
Shower Honors Marilyn Wedo Before Jan Wedding
Jean and Mary Morse hosted a miscellaneous shower for Marilyn Wedo last Monday evening at their home. Games and contests entertained guests and gifts were opened before lunch. Miss Wedo’s marriage to Arthur Schott occurred Sunday, January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Mary Morse
Marilyn Wedo
Miss Wedo
Arthur Schott
Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs William Belschner
A Friday evening farewell gathering honored Mr and Mrs William Belschner at their home. Guests from Luana included Mr and Mrs Milton Schierholz and David, and others were Mr and Mrs Car Lueder with George Judy Kenny and Barbara, and Mr and Mrs Roy Knight with Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson, plus Mark and Patricia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Belschner
Milton Schierholz
David
Luana
Car Lueder
George
Judy
Kenny
Barbara
Roy Knight
Norman Amundson
Mark
Patricia
Install at Neighbor Lodges
Mrs. Clarence Tatro district president of District No. 33 Re bekah Lodge and her staff installed officers at Maynard Wednesday evening. On Thursday evening they joined to install Hawkeye Alpha and Waucoma officers in a joint ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
Visitors Reach Harry Vauslin Home This Week
Local visitors include the Wim Hitch family of Sumner Gerhard Halverson family Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger William Nelson Jr family Otto and Ed win Krueger L T N Olson Mr and Mrs Alden Anderson Horace Morse Emmet Mae Carlim and Mrs G O Anderson. Harry is progressing and can walk a little without help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vauslin
Wim. Hitch
Sumner
Gerhard Halverson
Alfred ‘Wenger
William Nelson, Jr
Otto and
Edwin Krueger
L. T. ‘N. Olson
Alden Anderson
Horace, Morse
Emmet
Mae Carlim
G. O. Anderson
Harry
Iss Lable
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Entertain B&p
Complete Insurance Service
Florence Bear
Cees
Enterprise
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
Depeliadersrod
Joann Swenson
Ass’t
Ann Larson
Mary Martin
Janice Olson
Merilee Entwistle
Arlene Knudsen
Lew Barnhouse
David Gutcher
Helen Relerson
Judy Paulson
Glendal Nygaard
Bud” Schraders
Capt
J. Schrader
Cherry Point
Full
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
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