Ladies Aid Meets at Miss Vasby Home
The Ladies Aid Society met on June 29 at the home of Mrs. Anoe Vasby with Mrs. Mary Olson. Thirteen members attended as Mrs. Blake presided. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Elmer Olson and Mrs. Louis Olson. Monthly reports show May Days Open totals and circulation figures with modest balances. Gifts were given to Connie Bear and Linda Luchainger for library help. A cheer card was prepared for Mrs. Mary Olson who was injured, and seven guests were welcomed by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
An Oe
Warren Herrington
Connie Bear
Linde Luchainger
Mary Olson
Inland visits span Iowa to Arizona in postwar weekend trip
Linda Halvorson spent Sunday night and Monday at the Lyle Gunderson home or Mrs Aukden Cornish at Post ville with relatives in the Clermont vicinity. Mr and Mrs Wendell Lofts gard left Thursday after three weeks with his parents Theo Loftsgard and other relatives. En route they stopped in Indianapolis Angglo and Goshen Indiana to visit Mrs Loftsgards grandmother. They plan to be home at Mesa Arizona July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Halvorson
Lyle Gunderson
Aukden Cornish
Postville
Clermont
Wendell Loftsgard
Theo
Loftsgard
Indianapolis
Angglo
Goshen
Ind
Miller Cousins Visit Midwest Kin in June
Mrs Len Simek and Mrs Louise Miller with Ruth Gibson returned from Grace's Cottage at Clear Lake after a ten day visit. They traveled to West Bend to see Christ Luthi for his birthday, dined with Raymond Wilson, and later visited Frank Schreiner and Henry Creesh in Emmetsburg before returning home via Waverly to see Mrs Keiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Ruth Gibson
Clear Lake
Grace
West Bend
Christ Luthi
Raymond Wilson
West Bd
Rodmanea
Frank Schreiner
Emmetsberg
Henry Creesh
Clermont
Waverly
Entertains for Daughter Honoring Mrs Moen in Rock Island
Mrs Martin Anderson entertained Wednesday afternoon June 29 honoring her daughter Mrs Ralph Moen of Rock Island who has been visiting since Father’s Day June 19. Guests included Mrs Ralph Moen Linda Emily Joanne Mrs Paul Miene Postville Mrs Earl Kloster West Union Mrs Carmen Swenson Mrs Clarence Kittelson Bonnie John and Linda Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Mrs Alma Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Anderson
Ralph Moen
Rock Island
Linda
Emily
Joanne
Paul Miene
Postville
Earl Kloster
West Union
Carmen Swenson
Clarence Kittelson
Bonnie
John
Gilbert Anderson
Alma Nelson
C B Y Party Hosts Scavenger Hunt and Bonfire
Twenty four Junior C B Y members attended a party at Alyce Oelberg’s home. The evening included a scavenger hunt games and close by a bonfire with singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Oelberg
Ange
Ladies Visit At Gruver Home On Friday
Mrs. Fred Cline and Mrs. B A Gruver were at the C L Gruver home Friday. Mrs Will Burrow and Mrs Wayne Gilson had coffee with Mrs Theo Loftsgard Friday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
B. A. Gruver
C. L
Julie Steele's 3rd Birthday Party Held in Dubuque
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Blake hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Julie Steele of Dubuque. Guests included Linda Scotty Lolita Luchsinger Karen Hoopman Christine Paulson Debby Anita Skelton Cheryl Shipton Mary Jo Janice Brady Hawkeye Anne and Pat Steele.
Lenee Kristin Baptized Sunday at East Clermont Church
Lenee Kristin, two week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Larson, was baptized Sunday June 26 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Anita Olson and Mrs Orvin Olson. Guests at the Larson home after the ceremony included Pastor and Mrs John Kronlokken and family among a large list of relatives and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenee’ Kristin
Oliver Larson
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Anita Olson
Orvin Olson
Larson
John Kronlokken
Ames Olson
Anita
Karen
Elmer Larson
JoAnn
LaVerme Larson
Emily Amundson
Olivia Olson
Howard Kluss
Mary Kay
Almer Amundson
Orville Berg
Marvin
Roger Amundson
Susan
Sally
Ardell
Norris Reierson
Ricky
Renae
Julia Landsgard
Helmer Lyngaas
Marcia
Lowell
Milford Olson
Gwen
Connie
Elaine
Family Gathering at Millard Nelson Home
A family gathering and picnic dinner were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Sr Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Haley Moon and son Don ald of Augene Gre who were visiting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Buck Mr. and Mrs. Harley Weitenhagen and sons of Hawkeye Mr. and Mrs. Clem Richter and family Rochester Minnesota Mrs. Ray Smith and Julie of Ridgeway Mrs. Viola Moon and Cecil of Independence and Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Nelson
Haley Moon
Donald
Augene
Gre
Glen Buck
Harley Weitenhagen
Hawkeye
Clem Richter
Rochester
Minn
Ray Smith
Julie
Ridgeway
Viola Moon
Cecil
Independence
Millard Nelson, Jr
Social notices and visits fill summers in Cedar Rapids area
Mr and Mrs Fred Cline hosted several guests including C L Gruver Holly wood and Laird Cline. Mrs Gruver to return July 4. Klingman’s summer clearance features Lee overalls 3.69 until July 16. Nina Werth from Cedar Rapids stayed with grandparents Gilbert while parents toured western states. Robert Vogel of Gary with Marcia and Timmy stayed overnight in Probert home before heading to Clinton. Kathy Young of Cedar Falls visiting Feyne Triem. Eward Lyogan's hosts include Cooley, Larson, and Cornish families. Josephine Skelton of Chicago visiting son Robert Skelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
C. L. Gruver
Waukon
B. A. Gruver
North Hollywood
Calif
Laird Cline
D'Ana
Tracey
Cline
Hollywood
Klingman's
Nina Merie Werth
Cedar Rapids
Nels Gilbert
W. F. Werth
Clermont
Lee
Kilingman's
Robert Vogel
Gary
Marcia
Timmy
St. Paul
Guy Probert
Daorencon
Clinton
Bob
Sikka Vogel
Kathy Young
Cedar Falls
Feyne Triem
Eward. Lyogans
Gerry
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mare Howerd Larson
LaCreme, Wize
George
W. Larson
Aulden Cornish
Josephine Skelton
Chicago
Robert Skelton
Lutheran Leaguers Attend Camp Story City Event
Bonnie Swenson Sylvia Hanson and Peter Bilden attended Riverside Bible Camp at Story City last week, reporting faith and fellowship activities with Lutheran Leaguers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Swenson
Sylvia Hanson
Peter Bilden
Riverside Bible Camp
Story City
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Hills at Home
Mrs Lyle Ruckdashel Mrs Robert Harris and Mrs Harold Meyer hosted a miscellaneous shower Sunday June 2 at the Lyle Ruckdashel home for Mr and Mrs Eugene Hills. About 80 friends and relatives from the Postville vicinity attended with guests including Mr Wayne Gilson and David and Mr and Mrs Gary Gilson from Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle “‘Ruckdashel
Robert Harris
Harold Meyer
Eugene Hills
Lyle Ruckdashel
Postville
Wayne
Gilson
David
Gary Gilson
Clermont
Birth at Postville Hospital for eight pound nine ounce girl
Mrs LaVerne Schnei der and her husband welcomed an eight pound nine ounce daughter born Tuesday June 28 at Postville Hospital. The new arrival has three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Schneider
Postville Hospital
Local families share weekend visits across Iowa
Mrs James Taylor and Mrs John Erickson of Wadena spent Monday with niece Mrs Gene Waters. Des Moines visitors Craig and Brenda Waters joined Waters family. John Siems of Fort Dodge toured his sister Leon Jacob’s home. Eugene Butikofer family and Floyd Bergeson kin stayed with Bergeson parents. Leslie Anderson and Schweinerus families visited the Kittelson home. Scott Rex of Cedar Rapids vacationed with Joe Brorby family. Berkshire hosiery sale at Klingman’s features 88 pair. Walter Lundy and family from Decorah visited Mary Olson. Norbert Gerner and wife left for San Francisco to visit daughter Joan at Kaiser Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
John Erickson
Wadena
Gene Waters
Edward Waters
Craig
Brenda
Des Moines
Waters
Walter Follett
John Siems
Fort Dodge
Leon Jacob
Eugene Butikofer
Joe Brorby
Berkshire
Klingman‘s
Walter Lundy
Donna
Duane
Decorah
Mary Olson
Norbert Gerner
San Francisco
Calif
Joan
Kaiser Memorial Hospital
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Eugene Ellis at Amundson Home
A bridal shower for Mrs Eugene Ellis nee Karen Gilson was hosted at the Almer Amundson residence on Saturday evening July 2. Kay Amundsen Bonnie Miller and Bonnie Taylor organized the event with games and a bridal scrap book as entertainment. Attending were Mrs Wayne Gilson Mrs Kenneth Ellis Mrs Almer Amundson Mrs Gary Gilson Linda Stephenson Judy Lembke Kathleen Gisieson Shirley Raney Jean Amundson and Ellen Thies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ellis
Karen Gilson
Almer Amundson
Kay Amundsen
Bonnie Miller
Bonnie Taylor
Wayne Gilson
Kenneth Ellis
Gary Gilson
Linda Stephenson
Judy Lembke
Kathleen Gisieson
Shirley Rainey
Jean Amundson
Ellen Thies
Family Picnic Ends Fourth of July Gathering in Fergus Falls
Mr and Mrs A B Jacob and family from Fergus Falls Minnesota joined Mr and Mrs Leon Jacob and family, John Siems, Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Kenneth, and Mr and Mrs John Schaer and daughters for a July 4 picnic dinner at the John Schaer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jacob
A. B. Jacob, Jr
Fergus Falls
Minn
Leon Jacob
John Siems
Archie Schroeder
Kenneth
John Schaer
Gates Wilson reunion draws Follett and other families
Mr and Mrs Walter Follett Carolyn and Henry and Chuckie and Richard Andres of Minneapolis attended the Gates Wilson family reunion at Winthrop on Sunday June 26. Lena Wenger visited West Union and friends, Verla Gunderson Carol Gunderson and Evelyn Oath, working in Cedar Rapids, came for the Fourth of July weekend. Alfred Jacob Jr and family of Fergus Falls Minn visit his parents A B Jacob and other relatives this week. Klingmans summer clearance sale ends July 16, act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Follett
Carolyn
Henry
Chuckie
Richard Andres
Minneapolis
Winthrop
Gates Wilson
Lena Wenger
West Union
Lillian Carter
Verla Gunderson
Carol Gunderson
Evelyn Oath
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Fergus Falls
Minn
A. B. Jacob
Klingman
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Anderson Reunion at Clermont Park Reports Births and Deaths
The annual Anderson reunion at Clermont city park on July 3 drew 55 attendees. Led by president Leslie Anderson, with secretary Mrs. Allen Anderson, the event recorded five births and two deaths, plus three marriages, and listed numerous accompanying families from Elgin Postville Hook Island and Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Clermont City Park
Leslie Anderson
Allen Anderson
G. C. Anderson
Robert Burrets
Lucille Anderson
William McClukins
Donald Andersons
John Anderson
Albert Halvorson
Douglas Talley
Mavisderson
Merle Anderson
Cdstalia
Ralph Moen
Hook Island
Harold Halverson
DeVere Halverson
Gena Anderson
Elgin
Burnell Anderson
Don Anderson
Postville
Martin Anderson
Chrystal
Gilbert Anderson
James Anderson
Clarence Kittelson
Emma Anderson
Milo
Clermont
Linen Shower for Levi Molokken
A linen shower was given Friday evening July 1 at the Lyle Olson home for Mrs. Levi Molokken. Hosts were Mrs. Richard Osterhus Mrs. Dennis Rear and Mrs. Olson. The evening featured a 500 game with high score to Mrs. Arnold Stumme and low score to Mrs. Dennis Rear. Prizes went to the honoree. Present were many local ladies including Levi Molokken Glen Nims Richard Osterhus LaVern Larson Dean Mitts Dennis Rear Weldon Orth Leo Orth Guy Machow Robert Mott Dale Seitz Mary Schutte Clarion Olson Robert Reierson Millard Rear LaVonne Osterhus Millard C. Larson Clifton Pringle Emil Lassig Arnold Stumme Floyd Bergeson Lyle Olson Andine Vasby. Absent but extended courtesy were Mesdames John Bakewell Leo Griebenow Ernest Holt Dick Griebenow Martin Gunderson Wayne Shipton Mrs Len Simek Ruth Gibson. After gifts were opened Jumch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
Levi Molokken
Richard Osterhus
Dennis Rear
Olson
Arnold Stumme
Mesdames
Glen Nims
LaVern Larson
Dean Mitts
Weldon Orth
Leo Orth
Guy Machow
Robert Mott
Dale Seitz
Mary Schutte
Clarion Olson
Robert Reierson
Millard Rear
LaVonne Osterhus
Millard C. Larson
Clifton Pringle
Emil Lassig
Floyd Bergeson
Andine Vasby
John Bakewell
Leo Griebenow
Ernest Holt
Dick Griebenow
Martin Gunderson
Wayne Shipton
Len Simek
Ruth Gibson
Jumch
Gilbertson Reunion Keeps July First Sunday Tradition
Descendants of Hendrik and Pernilla Gilbertson from Gren Hadeland Norway gathered at Hilder Gilbertson’s farm for their annual reunion. Eighty plus attendees noted six births one marriage and one death in the past year. Bernard Hanson was elected president with Mrs. Martin Amundson as secretary. The group, including many Gilbertson and Amundson families and friends from Mason City Lanesboro Decorah and Earlville, shared a noon picnic lunch and viewed family histories and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrik
Pernilla Gilbertson
Gren
Hadeland
Norway
Hilder Gilbertson
Bernard Hanson Wa
Martin Amundson
Carrie Thorson
Lenee Larson
Hilder
Millard Gilbertson
Julia Helgerson
Harry Helgerson
George Hanson
Gust Gilbertson
Luella
Percy Larson
Lanesboro
Minn
M. J. Blockhus
Elmer Larson
LaVerne Larson
Oliver Larson
Almer Amundson
Ole Blockhus
Wayne Amundson
Joseph ‘Hanson
Mason City
Clarence Peterson
Herold
Pearl
Kenneth’ Blockhus
Janice
Juinton Olson
Dean Kittelson
Earlville
Mir
Clifford Kittelson
Carolyn
Decorah
Roger Amundson
Norman Amundson
Lor En
Olson
Bernard Hans
Rose Olson
John Kronlokken
Kathy Markwardt
Inez- Shaffer
A. O. Nesset
Notice Sheehan Olson Post Meeting Date
The Sheehan Olson Post will hold a meeting on July 11 at 8:00 p.m. The agenda and location are to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan - Olson
Mass times and confessions listed for weekend services
The notice lists Masses at 7 and 9 a.m. for Sunday and confessions on Saturday evening at 8:00 and 9:00. It suggests selling the item through a want ad.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies Aid
Miss.Vasby Home
Ruth Starkey
Clarence Kittleson
Iowa
Mrs. Miller
C. B. Y. Party
Riverside Material
S.mu
Julie Steele
Lenee Kristin
Deligh
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Co
Lermont, Iowa
TELCO
FELCO
Gdff Prolesent
Tonigh
Clermont Co-operative
Clermont, Iowa
Gilbertson
St. Peter’s Church
Fr. Jos. A. Sullivan
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