Aanes Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary in Clermont
A. M. Aanes and wife from Red Wing celebrated their 85th wedding anniversary with a Sunday picnic dinner at Clermont attended by numerous relatives and friends from Minnesota and North Dakota. The Clermont Union Sunday school held a park picnic, Rev. Sundby of Decorah will cover Clermont parish during the pastor’s absence, and local residents hosted birthday dinners and visits as family announcements continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Elsie
Chas. Lawston
Leeds
M. D
Middle River
Minn
G. A.’ Sundby
Decorah
Clermont
Harold Bennett
Ira Bennett
Doyle Bennett
John Deere Built for Service in the Field Tests
The article describes John Deere two-cylinder tractors undergoing 24 hour testing across dawn to midnight. Tractors run on three shifts on rugged terrain to expose wear, weakness, and resilience, with engines torn down for exhaustive inspection after testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
John Deere Farm
Riverside Social Club Meets at Mrs Margaret Anderson Home
The Riverside Social Club met on Wednesday June 26 at Mrs Margaret Anderson's home with co hostess Mrs Ruth Larson. Fifteen members and six guests attended. One new member, Mrs Eleanor Olson, joined. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs Lena Anderson, Mrs Agnes Kloster, and Mrs Laura Olson. A donation of $8 to the hospital fund at West Union was approved. The annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday July 14 at the Earl Kloster home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Margaret Anderson
Ruth Larson
Hospital
West Union
Earl Kloster
Eleanor Olson
God
Lena Anderson
Agnes Kloster
Laura Olson
1921 items from Enterprise June 30 edition
A compilation of small notes from 1921 include an eight pound daughter born to Dr. and Mrs. H. V. Priby at West Union hospital, Marguerite Sullivan returning home on vacation from the war department, Bach moving to Chicago to work in vocational education, Freiburghaus & Co. opening a Clermont store, Prof. Raymond Becker visiting Montauk, and several local visits and visits by Mrs. George Lester and others among Ft. Dodge, Cedar Rapids, Waukon, and Liberty Canada connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Pribyl
West Union Hospital
Marguerite Sullivan
War Department
Bach
Department of Vocational Education
Chicago
Freiburghaus & Co
Elgin
Clermont
Raymond Becker
Kansas Agricultural College
Chas. Larrabee
Charles Jr
Anna
Tom Healey
Tom Jr
Elizabeth
Ft. Dodge
Montauk
George Lester
Liberty
Canada
Fred Wille
Irwin
Barber Valso
C. L. Layton
Little Son
Cedar Rapids
We're Proud of Our Bank Growth and Services
A bank praises its substantial growth in deposits and the trust of the community. It highlights complete modern financial services meeting high quality standards and invites local customers to consider patronage.
Festival at St. Peter's Parish Draws Large Crowd
A parish festival at St. Peter's grounds on June 80 attracted a large turnout. A noon roast beef dinner fed 460 attendees, children enjoyed rides, and adults joined amusements run by parish men. Hot beef sandwiches were served at supper and later sandwiches and refreshments. The evening featured prizes including a grand prize won by a man from Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Parish
I der of
Elgin
Nordhus Taylor Wedding At Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evelyn Nordhus and Mack W. Taylor wed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Knoxville, Illinois, in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Adolph and Wilma Nordhus, wore a Marquisette and taffeta gown with seed pearl tiara, while the groom served in the Navy at Great Lakes. Attendants wore blue gowns, and the ceremony featured organ music and a Lord's Prayer benediction. The bride is a Clermont High School and Western Illinois State Teachers College graduate. the groom is a La Fayette Community High School graduate currently stationed at Great Lakes.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Knoxville
Evelyn Nordhus
Adolph Frederick
Wil
Lloyd Peterson
Jeanette Rashid
la Fayette
Donald Warrior
Strongthurst
James Taylor
Peoria
Donald K. Warrior
James E. Taylor
Clermont High School
Clermont
Western Illinois State Teachers College
Taylor
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Gerner Family Returns From Chicago Visit
Helen, Joan and Donald Gerner arrived home Friday evening after a several week visit in Chicago. They were greeted by Mr and Mrs Gerner at Prairie du Chien. Mr and Mrs Wm Bakewell and Stacia were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs John Bakewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Joan
Donald Gerner
Chicago
Clermont Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Activities
The Clermont Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs. W. R. Blake’s home with Mrs. Henry Olson assisting. They voted to loan the children’s display rack to the school without remodeling. New books were added to the reading shelf. Ruth Olson, program chair, spoke on Iowa State Parks, and Lolita Breele with Mr. Lassig at piano performed several musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
W. R. Blake
Henry ©. Olson
Ruth Olson
Iowa State Parks
Lolita Breele
Lassig
Notice to Cut Noxious Weeds in Clermont
Notice to all residents within the Incorporated Town of Clermont requires cutting noxious weeds this week and preventing seeding. Cooperation requested by order of the City Council.
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Clermont
East Clermont Societies Host Friday Service and Sunday Plan
Pastor Nesset announces Friday afternoon July 5 at 2 p.m. East Clermont societies meet with hostesses Mesdames Bilden Bilden Olson and James Ol son, program chairman Minerva Thorson. Sunday July 7 services by Rev. G A Sundby Decorah at West Clermont church 2:30 p.m. and East Clermont 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
East Clermont
Mesdames Hilder Bilden
Millard Bilden
James Olson
Joseph Olson
Minerva Thorson
G. A. Sundby
Decorah
West Clermont
Honor Guests for Recent Brides at Mrs Hendersons and Mrs Cline
A Friday afternoon social at Mrs Hendersons and Mrs Cline hosted two recent brides, Mrs Max Reed and Mrs Lee Palmer. Mrs Lolita Steele supplied June themed selections, Mrs Blake helped at the coffee table, and a group of guests including Anna Larrabee and several named ladies from Fayette and Williamsburg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. §. Henderson
Fred Cline
Max Reed
Lee Palmer
Lolita Steele
2iBlake
Anna Larrabee
Hazel Jerdee
Mildred Moore
Bess Blake
LaNova
Walverson
Grace Simek
Louise Miller
Chrystal Thoma
Joyce Appelman
Ruth Olson
Lois ‘Schrader
Clara Belschner
Thelma Gruver
Fayette
Dorothy Ressler
Williamsburg
Rita Rounds Weds William Hart Forsythe in St Peters Church
Miss Rita Kathleen Rounds daughter of George Rounds of Clermont wed William Hart Forsythe son of Gladys Sherman of SimLeandro and Howard Forsythe of Big Timber in a July 1 ceremony at St Peter's Church. Rev Father Cooney officiated with a large congregation present. The couple planned a west coast wedding trip and will reside in Santa Rosa California. Out of town guests included family from South St Paul Cedar Rapids Milwaukee and West Union among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Rita Kathleen Rounds
George Rounds
Clermont
William Hart Forsythe
Gladys Sherman
Sim’ Leandro
Calif
Howard Forsythe
Big Timber
Mont
Father Cooney
Kathryn Crowe
Dan Burke
Frank Lannen
Rarald Batenan
St. Pau
Forsythe
Saipan
Army Nurse's Corps
Mgr. Forsythe
Marines
Parish Card of Thanks and Local Notices from Clermont
Card of Thanks from St Peter s parish extends sincere gratitude to Clermont and Elgin business people for festival cooperation. Guests and travels include Rev John R Kelly of St Louis University, Mrs Alfred Baechler returning from Decorah hospital, Germaine Gerleman visiting from Waterloo, and household moves toward the Panama Canal Zone. Also noted are travel to Waterloo, Des Moines work plans, and upcoming wedding of Evelyn Rohde and Herold Gress in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Parish
Clermont
Elgin
Alfred Baechler
Decorah Hospital
Germaine Gerleman
Waterloo
Brady Paulson
Leo Ostlie
Panama Canal Zone
Ostlie
Mavis
Carmen Swenson
Augusta Miller
Augusta
Des Moines
Lea Ostlie
Milo Meyer
Postville
Evelyn Lucille Rohde
Nashua
Herold Gress
Claude Gress
Tas
American Legion Will Meet Monday Evening
Members of Sheehan Post 375 American Legion are reminded of the monthly meeting to be held Monday evening July 8 in the Legion rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sheehan Post
Legion Rooms
Auxiliary of Amoyets Lunches After Band Concert
The Auxiliary of Amoyets will serve lunches after the band concert on Saturday night July 6. Menu includes sandwiches vegetables and coffee at 25c, sandwiches 10c, cookies 10c and coffee 5c, available for purchase.
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Amoyets
Library Closure and Local Family Reunion Notes
The library will be closed Friday for repairs. Detar R Barathy Knapp of Lansing, 18, visits Clarence Tatro’s home for ten days. Elaine Tatro stays a week with cousin Bernita Traeger in Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Larson host dinner guests Anna and Inga Larson. Hans Larson returns from La Crosse. Mrs. Susanna Gordon of Chicago spends summer with Clermont relatives. Herbert Dummermuth and Floyd Dummermuth visit fishing at Big White Fish Lake near Pequot, with Minneapolis and Hastings detours to see Spiral Bridge. Traeger Buckdasher families hold a June 30 reunion at the West Union I O O F hall. about 80 attend. 15th annual, next year at the West Union fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barathy Knapp
Lansing
Clarence Tatro
Elaine Tatro
Bernita Traeger
Sumner
John A. Larson
Anna
Inga Larson
Hans Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Susanna Gordon
Chicago
Clermont
Herbert Dummermuth
Floyd Dummermuth
Cedar Rapids
Big White Fish Lake
Pequot
Minn
Minneapolis
Hastings
Traeger-Buckdasher
West Union
Fairgrounds
Benson Golden Wedding Celebrated By Kin In Picnic
Mr and Mrs Ole Benson marked their golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at home. About fifty relatives and friends attended a picnic dinner and presented gifts and two purses of money. Guests included families from Independence Elkader West Union Waterloo Joliet and Chicago along with many Benson relatives.
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Ole Benson
Campfire Meeting at Odako Campfire Girls Unit
Odako Campfire girls met June 28 in the Legion hall with five members their guardian and a guest present. Honors and requirements were explained to the guardian and plans were set for the council fire on July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Legion ‘Hall
Council
Gratitude to American Legion and cheerful greetings noted
Community members send thanks to the American Legion for support during illness. Stanton Salverson and others traveled to Des Moines Monday. Local families, including Schrader, Appelman, Wenger, Landsgared, and Gress, shared visits, dinners, and vacations in area towns.
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American Legion
Mrs Miller Hosts Dinner Guests in Valley Home
Mrs J P Miller hosted Luella and Edna for a Sunday dinner at the Carl Miller residence. Mrs Clara Gress of Waterloo was a weekend guest at the Cibuav Gress home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Miller
Luella
Edna
Carl Miller
Clara Gress
Waterloo
Cibuav ‘Gress
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Aanes
Red W Finn
John Parish
St. Paul
Hilda Aanes
L. M. Hovland
L. M. Aanes
Jean
Keith
Clermont Union
William Nelson
Ft. McClellan
Als
Wm. A. Nelson
California
Carol Ressler
Virginia Nelson
Julia Bilden
Aouard Bilden Honittss
Charles Bigler
Cedar Falls
Fred Bigler
Howard Boyle
Gerald Johnson
R. L. Olson
Iowa
Met
Enterprise
Albert Schave
Waukon
J. A. Erickson
St. Peter’s Parish
Ladies’ Aid Society
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Rita Rounds
June Winfrey
Corder
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Norman Tuttle
West York
Walter Becker
Don Burke
Elizabeth Rounds
Qoiwein
Mary Margaret Broghammer
Rossini
Schubert
John R. Kelly
St. Louis University
W. IL. Kelly
Sek Pats
Edna Nelson
Ahr Eee
Mrs
Golden
Stanton Salverson
Lucian
David Appelmanlew
Ralph Schrader
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Leater Wenger
Alfred Wenger
Lorence Reinhart
Harold Landsgared
Parker Gress
Cedar Fo
le Parental
Cnet
Gres
Caroli Sickson
Ieimme
Bert Na Burnay
Lutuse Miler
Pugt
Tie
Keith Thoma
Fa Sana
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Clermont, Iowa
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