Life Sketch of Mrs Ole C Peterson
Martha Kost Peterson daughter of Mon f and Anna Kloster was born January 25 1983 in Dover Township and died February 29 at her home in Clermont. She was past 71, baptized and confirmed in the Stavanger Lutheran Church near Os sian. In November 1904 she married Ole C Peterson and they had five children. Funeral services were held Friday at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor S B Knudsen officiating. Burial in God's Acre Cemetery at Clermont. Pallbearers listed. Card of thanks from Ole C Peterson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Kost’ Peterson
Mon F
Anna Kloster
Dover
Wnship
Clermng
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Ossian
Marrie
Ole C. Peterson
Fion
Zill
Clermont
Gladys
Charles Allen Peterson
Dean Johnson
Mary
Maddock
No. Dak
Dan
West Union
West Clermont Lutheran ‘Church
S. B. Knudsen
God's Acre
John Erickson
Clem Kneeland
Lucien Appelman
Werdell Hubert
Lloyd Anderson
Joe Larson
Hold Cradle Roll Party at East Clermont Church
Cradle Roll party held Tuesday at the East Clermont church with Alaskan scene displays and flowers. Program included devotion recitation by graduating class song and film On Top of the World piano solo, plus certificates presented to Janet Patricia Pauline Amundson David Schneider JoAnn Gilbertson Karen Gwendolyn Olson. Meeting closed with prayers and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Kathleen Amundson
Aymn
Anita Olson
Janet
Patricia
Pauline Amundson
David Schneider
JoAnn Gilbertson
Karen
Gwendolyn Olson
Favora
Riverside Club Meets Social Gathering At Riverside Home
The Riverside Social club met on Wednesday June 23 at Mrs Ludwig Anderson's home with Mrs Ruth Larson assisting hostress. Ten members answered roll call seven visitors attended. Readings included scripture by Mrs Anderson and Which are you by Mrs Gilbert Anderson. Contest prizes went to Mrs Mary Tatro first and Mrs Clarion Olson second. Door prize awarded to Mrs Gladys Christopherson. Next meeting planned for September with July and August off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Ludwig Anderson
Ruth Larson
Anderson
Gilbert Anderson
Mary Tatro
Clarion Olson
Gladys Christopherson
Bad Luck Mrs Ted Loftsgard Returns From Hospital
Mrs Ted Loftsgard ends a rough spell after a second accident left her with a brain concussion a fractured hip and a fractured leg following a fall of five steps. She is recovering and family and friends note the luck turning. Visitors over the weekend included Elmer Nelson Ole Amundsen Isobel Nelson Otto Vasby Will Burrow and Fred Maurer among others. Paula's Beauty Shop will close July 12 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Loftsgard
Decorah Hospital
Loftsgard
Elmer Nelson
Ole Amundsen
Isobel Nelson
Otto Vasby
Will Burrow
Fred Maurer
Fayette
Celebrate Golden Wedding at West Clermont Lutheran Church
Mr and Mrs Claude Gress celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the West Clermont Lutheran Church, with a gold themed table, a tiered cake, and a program led by their son Lyle. Attendees included many relatives from the Clermont community and distant family. open house followed from 2:30 to 5:00. The couple were married June 23, 1904, and resided in the same area. they received gifts and extended thanks in a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gress
Cele
West Clermont ‘Lutheran Church
Wolden
Lyle
Inga Largon
Donald Gress
Wm. Grover
Harry Venard
Kenneth’ Gress
Harold Gress
Park
Gress
Otto Kalies
Wisconsin Dells
Wis
Libby Allen
James
Donald Allen
Frank Toft
Chetak
Archie Bouser
Adams
Hazel Snitter
Dallas
Lawrence Jensen
Menomime
Arthur Mickelson
Kathryn
Clara Gress
Waterloo
Clarence Fuller
McGregor
Louis Gilfe
Mary Kittelson
Charles City
Clarjton Rhode
Nashua
Louis Schutte
Postville
Frank Miller
Waukon
Elgin
Clarence Tatro Family Dines With Moore Hosts
The Clarence Tatro family were dinner guests Sunday evening at the home of Superintendent and Mrs. M. H. Moore. The visit highlighted a quiet weekend gathering with local civic hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
Supt
M. H. Moore
Mission Societies broadcast on KWLC Decorah program
East and West Clermont Mission Societies hosted a W. M. program on KWLC Decorah on Tuesday morning. Participants included Mrs. O. M. Blockhus Mrs. Almer Amundson E W Hilgemann Harry Amundson and Millard Nelson Jr. Afterward the group shared dinner at Mrs. Julian Moe's Decorah home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East and West Clermont Mission Societies
W. M
KWLC
Decorah
Mdms
O. M
Blockhus
Almer Amundson
E.W. Hilgemann
Harry Amundson
Millard Nelson, Jr
Julian Moe
Service Club Meets The Women's Group in June Meeting
Service Club met Tuesday June 22 at Mrs G G Anderson home with 11 members and three visitors present. The meeting opened with group singing and the Lord's Prayer, Roll call answered with a First Aid Hint. Members were asked to bring towels for donation to Good Samaritan Home at West Union. A reading was given by Mrs Claude Gress and birthdays celebrated for Mrs Kathinka Larson Mrs Isobel Nelgon and Mrs Henry Kittelson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Gress home. Afterward games were led by Mrs G C Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's. Service Club
G. G. Anderson
Good Samaritan
West Union
Claude Gress
Kathinka Larson
Isobel
Nelgon
Henry Kittelson
Gress
G. C. Anderson
Elizabeth Bauman Hospitalized at University Hospital
Elizabeth Bauman has been a medical patient at University Hospital for the past three weeks. The address listed is C-32 University Hospital Iowa City. This notice appears in the Want Ads section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bauman
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ford's Circus at Clermont Dairy Days
Ford's Circus performs at Clermont Dairy Days on August 14 and 15 featuring a dog act, monkeys, and goats. A young performer guides the dogs through lively routines while the animals appear eager and well trained. The fast paced show aims to please both young and old audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ford’s Circus
Un-Denominational Sunday Services Schedule
Un-denominational Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday night service at 8:00 p.m. Robert Bell, pastor. Thursday Bible study at 8:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Location: No. 18, 2% miles west of Clermont in school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bell
No. 18
Clermont
St. Peter's Church Names Mass Times and Confessions
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney pastor. Sunday Masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m. Confessions on Saturday evening and before Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
East Clermont Societies Meet in July Following Hostesses
East Societies met on Thursday afternoon July 1 with hostesses Mdms. Ernest Holt Hilder Bilden Almer Amundson Barney Larsson and Ed Johnson. Program chairman Mrs Dean Kittelson led singing devotions and Bible study. Mrs Hilder Bilden reported Minneapolis convention. Birthday offerings were given by several members including Mrs Dean Kittelson Mrs Alvin Halverson Mrs Art Helgerson and Ann Lar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Mdms
Ernest Holt
Hilder Bilden
Almer Amundson
Barney Larsson
Ed Johnson
Dean Kittelson
Minneapolis
Dean
Kittelson
Alvin Halverson
Art Helgerson
Ann Larson
Iowa music camp attendees win broadcast spots
Mrs Lorraine Crowe and Mr and Mrs M H Moore drove to Iowa City to bring home JoAnn Moore Cathryn Crowe and Karen Jacobson who attended music camp there. Four groups were chosen for broadcast with JoAnn and Cathryn in two groups. The class of 49 Clermont high school held a reunion picnic at Nelson Jr home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Crowe
M. H. Moore
Iowa City
JoAnn Moore
Cathryn Crowe
Karen Jacobson
JoAnn
Cathryn
Alfred Olson
Kenneth Ellis
Postville
Louise Miller
Lena Peters
Mary Grover
Ahbert Flashrud
Calmar
Clermont
LaVonne Swenson
Nelson, Jr
Lorraine Kit‘telson
Roger Amundson
Gerald Schupanitz
Orwen
Sylvia Guyer) Loftsgard
Retires After Many Years of Service at Clermont Post Office
A familiar Clermont face was absent as the new highway post office opened. George Rounds, postmaster for over 20 years, turned 70 and retired as of May 31. Appointed acting postmaster in 1934 and full postmaster in 1935, he served through war years and the streamlining era. His niece Mary Agnes Paulson aided the office, and H G Martin became acting postmaster May 2 after inspector Wm S Ogle’s handover. The Clermont community, marking 20 years of service, bids him well in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway
Clermont
George
Rounds
Rollins
National League of District
Uncle Sam
Postoffice
Ogle
Waterloo
H. G. Martin
Mary Agnes Paulson
Martin
Legion Meetings Calendar Note July 12 13
Monday July 12 Legion meets. Tuesday July 13 American Legion Auxiliary Eastj Clermont Mother's Club Woodland Study Club meet. Community groups schedule a compact week with local fraternal and civic club gatherings.
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Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont Mother’s Club
Woodland Study Club
Town and Country Club Met Thursday Evening
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. Laird Cline's home on June 24 with sixteen members describing their bridal bouquets. The meeting opened with the American Creed and devotion, readings from Club Woman, a Communist and labor Q&A, a motion to accept the constitution, treasurer's report, a Flower Arrangement program, and a closing club collect followed by lunch and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Laird Cline
Ray Tomsheck
Club
Carman Swenson
LaVerne Stumme
Art Amundson
Clarence Kittelson
Town and Country Ladies' Aid Meets at Anderson Home
Mrs Rosina Anderson and two others hosted the Town and Country Ladies' Aid at the Anderson home on Wednesday afternoon June 30. Library reports were shared for April May and June. A trash can and a picnic table were purchased for Riverside park. Mrs Lucian Appelman read on Quakers and prizes were awarded by Mrs Herbert Dummermuth to Mrs Millard Nelson and Mrs Clarence Tatro. Eleven club members toured Minnesota on Thursday June 10 visiting the Watkins factory at Windau with Mr Torsen and family from West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Anderson
Gerald Gutcher
IT. C. Jerdee
Aid
Anderson Home
Riverside Park
Lucian Appelman
Herbert Dummermuth
Millard Nelson
Clarence Tatro
Town All Country Club
Minn
Watkins
Windau
Torsen
West Union
Family Holiday Greetings Reach Waterloo and El Paso
A LaNara Halvorson card places her in the mountains with her children Mrs. John Camp and Mrs. Francis Brodhuss in McKelligan Canyon. The George V. Larson family hosts Mr. and Mrs. Fremont Sullivan and Marguerite of Waterloo for a holiday weekend. Don Osweiler and daughters visit Mrs. Osweiler’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Schupanitz for the Fourth. L. E. Amundson and Otto Vasby accompany Mrs. Delores Bennett to Waterloo and Cedar Falls for a day trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Tilford
Cedar Rapids
Doe Brorby
Kay
Scott Tilford
Ralph Moen
Rock Island
Martin Anderson
Roger Hubbell
Waiwatosa
Wis
Hubbell
E. J. Hardy
Black Gills
Yellowstone Park
Franklin Olson
Sons
Waterloo
Louie Olson
Olivia Olson
LaNara Halvorson
McKelligan Canyon
John Camp
Francis Brodhuss
el Paso
Texas
Fremont Sullivan
Marguerite
George V. Larson
Don Osweiler
Osweiler
R. G. Schupanitz
L. E. Amutndson
Otto Vasby
Delores Bennett
Cedar Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ole C
Terson
Knudsen
Arthur Amundson
Agnes Bilden
Dr. Jerdee
Florence
Riverside Club
Paula
A. M. Parish
Nels Reinertson
Bennie ‘Walker
Beverly and
Barbara
Swan
Fred Clark
Independence
Len Simek
Orrin Roe
Leoard Olson
Wayne
Wanda
Waucoma
Don Krobinger
John Lee
Jesup
Gerald Fortsch
Helen Becker
James Them
Marion
Susan
Shirley Tatro
Waterville
Alex Grangaard
Charles Monroe
Christena Monroa
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
Mir
Chidren
National Contour Chair
Societies
Service
Oportunity
Full
St. Peter’s Church
Town Aid
aKaoe
Felco
Lyle Gunderson
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