Birth of a Daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Steele
A seven pound eight ounce girl named Julie was born Friday June 28 to Mr and Mrs Robert Steele. Lolita Blake is the former Mrs Steele. Dorothy Hungerford, a doctor's assistant at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fisherville, visited Clermont and other Iowa towns with Thomas Stants from Fisherville last week. Mr and Mrs Jack Bush hosted a dinner Monday night for George Meier and family from Miles City, Montana, with Christina Meier and Ace Bush among the guests. Patty Horan spent the week with the Melvin Wiegel family in Oelwein. Harry Johnson and Carol of Chicago arrived Sunday for a week in the Daisy Stry and Olavus Berentson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Steele
Julie
Steele
Lolita Blake
Dorothy Hungerford
Thos.Stants
Fisherville
Virginia
Mason City
Rockford
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Dorothy
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Jack Bush
and Mirs
George Meier
Marcia
Pat
Miles City
Montana
Christina’ Meier
Ace ‘Bush
Loren Meyer
Postville
Harry Johnson
Carol
Chicago
Daisy Stry
Olavus Berentson
Ronald Gunderson
Dawn Renee
Harry Gunderson
Elmer Schroeder
Lyle Gunderson
James Gunderson
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Henry Schroeder
Lena Fette
Luana
Service Club Meeting and Community News Report
The Women Service Club met at Mrs. Mary Olson's home with scripture, songs, and birthday tributes for Mrs. Kathinka Larson. Reading participants included Mrs. Astrid Kimball and Mrs. Irene Ostlie, plus Mrs. George Belschner. A missionary letter from Formosa was read by Mrs. Henry Kittleson. Bingo provided entertainment and several guests visited, including Mrs. Gussie Miller and Mrs. Ole Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Service Club
Mary Olson
Kathinka Larson
Astrid Kimball
Irene Ostlie
George Belschner
Henry _Kittleson
Formosa
Gussie Miller
Ole Amundson
Andine Vasby
Gospel Message Church Adds Time For Worship West of Clermont
Community notes from Clermont Iowa cover church services and local visits. Morning worship at Gospel Message Church three miles west on Highway 18 at 10 45 a m with an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m. Several residents travel and visit, with guests and family gatherings noted throughout the period. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to Clermont business people for a Saturday drawing win of 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
Bank records and notary attestation fragment
Fragmentary bank document shows capital surplus and undivided profits line items, with attestations by directors Gordon J Hoopman and K B Thoma. Notarization by P L Sequen, Notary Public, claims commission expiring July 4 1080, Fayette County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon J
Hoopman
K. B. Thoma
Fayette
P. L. Seqen
Who's Exploiting Who in a Midwest Visit Roundup
Mr and Mrs Don Burger Fay ette and guests spent Wednesday evening with Lars Sampson and Mrs Olavus Berentson. Ralph Moen and daughters returned to Rock Island Di after a week with Mrs Moens parents Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson. Mrs Moen and daughters visited Nels Iverson home Friday morning. Mrs Dean DeSart and Debora were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Larsen in Iowa City from Thursday to Sunday. Mr DeSart Jay and Mark were overnight guests of his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Robert J Dunham at Marion. On Sunday the entire group and Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids enjoyed a reunion picnic in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Jack C Halvorson and Sharon of Pine Bluffs Ark were dinner guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson. They are house guests of his mother Mrs D G Grimes and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moen
Rock Island
Moen
Martin Anderson
Dean DeSart
Debora
Robert Larsen
Iowa City
DeSart
Jay
Mark
Robert J .Dunham
Marion
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Jack C. Halvorson
Sharon
Pine Bluffs
Ark
Ray Reierson
D.'‘G. Grimes
Relatives Hold Family Reunion in Clermont
Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert of Cedar Rapids hosted a two week vacation home gathering in Clermont. Sunday picnic honors their son Norman Gilbert and family visiting from Ridgecrest California alongside guests W F Werth Medberry family Forrest Bading Nelson Manchester Gena Anderson Merle Hans Sandvold from Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Gilbert
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Norman
Ridgecrest
Calif
Norman Gilbert
W. F. Werth
Forrest (Medberry
Bading
Cedar ‘Rapids
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Gena Anderson
Merle
Hans Sandvold
Lightning Fire Destroys Barn on Floris California Farm
A lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed a barn on the Jessie Harvard farm near Floris recently. Firefighters responded but the barn and contents were lost with no injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the incident and weather conditions were noted for the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Harvard
Floris
Soldier Addresses New Post, Mrs Kneeland Notified
Private First Class Ralph J Kneeland, US 55543265, 1st U.S. A. 5S, A. Field Station, Warrington, Va, informs his mother Mrs C M Kneeland of his updated mailing address in a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Kneeland
Ralph
Ralph J. Kneeland
U.S. A
A. Field Station
Warrington
Riverside Social Club Plans Summer Picnic and Theater Party
The Riverside Social Club met June 26 at Mrs. Martin Andersons home with Ruth Larson as co host. Thirteen members answered roll call by home freezing experiences. A July 21 family picnic at El kader pool area and an August theater party were planned. Contest prizes went to Nora Larson Erla Larson and Alice Nelson. door prize to Erla Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Martin Anderson
Ruth ‘Larson
Elkader
Nora
Erla Larson
Alice Nelson
The Shoe in the Wrecked Car
A striking highway patrol photo shows a new shoe wedged into a wrecked floorboard beside the gas pedal. The driver, speeding over a hill, failed to brake before a collision at an intersection, his foot still pressed to the gas as the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Parrol
Calendar items list club meetings this week
Frid ay July 5 Priscillas host a meeting. Mon day July 8 American Legion post holds a legion meeting. Tue sday July 9 East Clermont Mother's Club and Woodland Study Club join the American Legion Auxiliary for an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
East Clermont
Mother's Club
Woodland Study Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Accidents Reported Monday In Local Area
Keith Larson six year old son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Larson fell while bringing cows home from pasture and broke his leg. Andrew Watterud of Clermont lumber yard severed one finger and cut another while mowing. Truman Paulson took him to Postville for first aid. Watterud was later released and returned home in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Larson
Oliver Larson
Postville Hospital
Andrew Watterud
Clermont
Truman Paulson
Postville
West Union
Accidental Shooting Death Near Jolley
Benjamin Bass 79 of Jolley died from an accidental gunshot while hunting squirrels in timber. The incident occurred recently as he engaged in the hunt. Local authorities are investigating the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bass
Jolley
67th Birthday at Cherokee Celebrates John McDonald
John McDonald, a 97 year old native of Scotland and father of 12, observed his 67th birthday at Cherokee. The celebration highlighted his long life and family heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Scotland
Charollaise Cattle Breed Demonstration In Town
Charles Thomas introduces Charollaise cattle developed in 17th century France as dual purpose beef and draft animals. Bulls can reach 2500 pounds in weight. Strawberry growers report wilting and plant deaths blamed on black root rot during fruiting time this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thomas
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patty Horan
Melvin Wiegel
Oelwein
Florence
Dean
Coryell Products
Oscar Miller
Igloo, So. Dak
Alfred Wenger
Clara Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Millard Nelson
John
Earl Handy
John ‘Hub ‘Bell
Millard Nelson, Jr
Roy Swenson
Decorah
Union Street Birthday Club
Harry Yauslin
Isobel Nelson
Yauslin
Darla Hangartner
Mrs
Paul Bement
Nickolas Bodenischack
Harold Bennett
Bertha Jackwitz
Bennett
Gospel Message Church
Donald Gerner
Allen Johnson
Lew Barnhouse
Yellowstone Park
John Jacobson
Louis
Nora Springs
Ray 'Reierson
Barney Yauslin
Betty Boleyn
Richard Griebenow
Wm. Burrow
Linda and
Mike
Wm. Burrow, Sr
Fremont Sullivan
Independence
Bob LaVelle
Ed Dahms
Verni Eagle
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
John Bakewell
Judy Nelson
Order of Foresters
St. Peters Hall
Clarence Tairo
Elaine
Ronnie
Alfred ‘Ruckdashel
Clarence
Traeger-Ruckdashel
West Union Fair Grounds
Henry
Arthur
Ole
Kenneth
Harry Amundson Famies
Theo. Loftsgard
Evelyn Olson
Elmer Olson
Dean Loftsgard
Theresa
Loftsgard
Gilbert Loftsgard
Harlan Schultz
Waucoma Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
Schultz
Iowa
Justin Baker
Bessie Benson
Clarence Tatro
Merle Hoke
Wily
Farmers Savings Bai Bank
State Bank
Farmers Savings Bank of German
United States
Total Assets
J. A. Erickson
L. H. Meier
Weeseee
J, 4. Erickson
L. H. Meder
Notary
Don ‘Burger
Lars Sampson
Riverside Social Club
Bob Hullihan
Priscillas
Legion
Riverside Products
Harris Kiosa
Felco
Clermont Co-operative
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