Celebrate 75th Birthday Anniversary of Mrs. Mary Tatro
The family and friends gathered Sunday at Mrs. Mary Tatro's home to mark her 75th birthday. An absent daughter An dree recuperating in a Dubuque hospital followed by a large cake from Town City. Attendees included 16 children with spouses, 23 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, plus relatives from Castalia, La Grange, Waukon, Iowa City, and Elgin Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vatro
Andree
Dubuque
Harry Ogeney
Stellay
Fred Tann
la Grange
Ill
Orval Tatro
Albert Halverson
Elgin
Priscillas Met Wednesday July 11 Hosts and Gifts
The Priscillas Working Band met Wednesday July 11 with hostesses Molris William B Miller Willet Miller Carman Swenson William Nelson Jr Clarence Johnson Russell Larson. Vice president Mrs Floyd Hergeson presided. The meeting opened with a hymn and devotion by Pastor Knudsen. A thank you note from Mrs George Belschner was read. Donations of 5.00 were given by Mrs Herbert Martin Mrs Glen Nygaard and Mrs Aubrey Guyer for church basement use. A program was announced: two hymns by a girls trio Karen Hilgemann Karen Hoopman Cheryl Shipton reading by Andine Vasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscillas
Molris
Wm. B. Miller
Willet Miller
Carman Swenson
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Clarence Johnson
Russell Larson
Floyd Hergeson
Knudsen
George Belschner
Herbert Martin
Glen Nygaard
Aubrey Guyer
Willet’ Millet
Karen Hilgemann
Karen Hoopman
Cheryl Shipton
Andine Vasby
Ensign Johnson Completes C I C School and Leaves for Georgia
Ensign De Wayne Johnson arrived home on four day leave after a week. On July 6 he graduated from combat Information Center School at Glenview Illinois. He then departed Wednesday for Brunswick Georgia for five weeks at Advanced C I C School at Glynco Naval Station. Afterward he will proceed to Hawaii for duty with Airborne Early Warning Squadron U W 12.
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DeWayne Johnson
Ensign Johnson
Combat Information Center
Naval Air Station
Glenview
Brunswick
Naval Station
Glynco
Hawaii
U. W
Retirement Party for Clermont Rural Carrier George Belschner
A June retirement party for George Belschner, Clermont's rural carrier, was held at Clermont park with about 150 attendees. Family, neighbors, and post office staff praised his 34 year, accident free career from horse transport to paved roads, and presented a safe driver award and a wrist watch.
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George Belschner
Belschner
Clermont Park
William Belschner
Jean
Richard
Arlington
Herbert Malyen
Maynard
Norman Amundson
Amundson
Henry Schultz
Castalia
Ruth Duthbert
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Martin
Clermont
BE. W. Hilgemann
M. C
Lucian Appelman
L. T. N. Olson
Harry Bergerson
Youth Killed in Farm Accident Near Clermont
Tommy Heins, 8, son of Mr and Mrs Roland Heins, Clermont community, died Sunday after falling from a horse and being kicked in the head. He and his father were rounding up cattle at the farm when the tragedy occurred. Tommy suffered a broken neck and a fractured skull.
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Tommy Eins
Roland Heins
Clermont
Tommy
Wetmar Loftsgard Wedding in Independence Church
Mary Wetmar daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wetmar Independence and Carmen Dean Loftsgard son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Loftsgard Clermont were married in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Independence Sunday evening July 8. The Rev. N W Coughenour officiated with organist Mrs. Coughenour and soloist Robert Lynch. Attendants wore lavender and yellow gowns. reception followed in church parlors with lavender and yellow decorations and a three tier cake decorated by Mrs Mary Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary i Millicent Wetmar
F. S. Wetmar
Independence
Carmen Dean ‘Loftsgard
Clermont
Theodore Loftsgard
First Methodist Church
N. W. Coughenour
Roy Nelson
Springs Valley
Minn
Oliver Wetmar
Daniel Flores
Ames
Chrystal
Gordon Meyver
Christine Severson
Sac
City
Charles Nelson
Fayette
Christine
Isobel Nelson
Mary Olson
Spring Valley
Gilbert Carson
Winthrop
Cemetery Assn Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Cemetery Association held its annual meeting Friday July 6 and elected officers for the year. Alfred Baechler was president Oscar Thompson vice president Mrs. Louie Olson secretary Mrs. Ruth Starkey treasurer. Trustees named were Keith Thoma George Paulson Richard Griebenow and Louie Olson.
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The
Cemetery Association
Alfred Baechler
Oscar Thompson
Louie Olson
Sec'y
Ruth Starkey
Treas
Keith Thoma
George Paulson
Richard Griebenow
Clermont Dairy Days Planned by Keith Thoma
Keith Thoma, general chairman for Dairy Days, called a meeting Saturday evening to plan the two day fair in Clermont. Committees are set, free acts bought, speakers planned, and preparations continue with food stands sponsored by American Legion and Lutheran Church. The Northeast Iowa event runs August 11 and 12 with rides, free entertainment, and family friendly attractions.
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Keith Thoma
Echo-Enterprise
Clermont
Commercial Club
Iowa
American Legion
The
Lutheran Church
Card of Thanks from the Ericksons
Mr and Mrs J A Erickson express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and the Hev Knudsen for acts wishes letters cards flowers and thoughtfulness.
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Hev. Knudsen
J. A. Erickson
Wedding Reception Details At Independence
Dick Holmes presided at the punch bowl and Mrs Vern Haderer poured. Carlson Eschen and Janice Wilkins son of Independence assisted with the guest book and gifts, Ruth VanTassel and Beth Fillmore of Independence assisted. Loftsgards leave for a wedding trip to St Louis and return to 850 4 Street Waterloo. The bride wore a beige sheath with avocado accessories and an orchid corsage. Guests came from Spring Valley Clermont Elgin West Union Winthrop Monona Fayette Postville Gelwein Arlington Manchester Ames Sac City Waterloo Cedar Rapids Independence.
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Dick Holmes
Independence
Vern Haderer
Carlas Eschen
Janice Wilkins
Ruth VanTassel
Beth Fillmore
Church of Our Saviour Clermont Episcopal Schedule
Rev. Paul A. Clark presides as vicar. Evening prayer on the 1st and 2nd Sundays at 7 30 p m. Morning service on the 3rd Sunday at 9 45 or 4 5? 8? Holy Communion on the 4th Sunday at 8 45 a m.
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the Church of Our Saviour
Clermont — Episcopal
Paul A. Clark
St Peter's Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney pastor. Sunday Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass daily at 7:00 a.m. except Saturday at 1:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday.
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Robert Cooney
Gospel Message Church Schedule Near Clermont
Gospel Message Church three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 hosts morning worship at 10 45 a m special dedication at 2 p m and evening evangelistic service at 8 p m Pastor Lester Lease invites all to attend morning dedication and evening services expressed with a welcoming tone.
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Clermont
Lester Lease
Clermont Lutheran Parish Services and Speakers
West Clermont holds Sunday 8:30 Divine Worship and 10:30 confirmation class reunion festival worship. East Clermont hosts Thursday 8:00 choir rehearsal and afternoon 2:30 sermon by Rev Harvey Gilbertson with Rev Gustav Gunsten Rev A O Nesser and Rev Harlan Blockhus. Evening 8:00 address by Rev Blockhus.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Gustav Gunsten
A. O. Nesser
Harvey Gilbertson
Harlan Blockhus
S. B. Knudsen
Jesus
Benson
Minn
A. O. Nesset
Decorah
A. O. Nesse
Wayne ‘Amundson
Almer Amundson
Elizabeth Skarshaug
Spirit of God
Neidlinger
Donald Martindale
Stanley
Dak
George Frieden
Almer _ Amundson
A. ‘C. Nesser
Knudsen
Reissinger
Armstrong
Iowa
Gus Gilbertson
Elgin
Harlan ‘Blockhus
M. J. Blockhus
Luther League
East Clermont Church
Lutheran Camp Sends Youth To Luther Park in Wisconsin
Thirteen youths from Clermont Lutheran parish left Sunday by chartered bus with others from Decorah Circuit Bible school for a week at Luther Park, Chetek Wisconsin. Rev. S B Knudsen, camp dean, also joined the trip.
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Clermont Lutheran
Luther Park
Chetek
Wis
Decorah
Birth of Keith Louis Tatro in Grays Lake Illinois
Mr and Mrs Louis Tatro of Grays Lake Illinois welcomed a son born June 20. He is named Keith Louis, with the birth announced to the baby's great grandmother Mrs Mary Tatro. The baby resided at his grandmother's farm while attending high school locally.
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Louis Tatro
Grays Lake
Ill
Mary Tatro
Keith Louis
Louis
Clermont Hay Lift Brings 800 Bales of Hay
Farmers in Clermont contribute over eight hundred bales to Operation Haylift. Local businessmen mobilize trucks to haul hay to the Cline lot. Army and National Guard crews from Fort Dodge load hay for Appanoose county amid praise for farmers and volunteers.
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Clermont
Cline
National Guards Armory
Fort Dodge
Appanoose County
Headquarters Co
109Th Med. Bn
G Co
Inf. Reg
Air Craft Control and Warning Squadron
Camp Dodge
Girls State report highlights Legion Auxiliary meeting
Cathryn Crowe shared her Girls State stay with the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall on Tuesday July 10. She screened photos of the girls and activities. Members approved the secretary and treasurer reports and installed new officers. Plans discussed include a food stand for Dairy Days and a cookie drive for Woodward Hospital. The unit announced awards and the Superior Unit 2 citation. Hostesses were Mrs. Roy Swenson and Mrs. Gordon Hoopman.
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Cathryn Crowe
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Crowe
Cedar Fetts
Cathryn
Lyle Olson
Millard Bear
Herbert Dummermuth
Roy Swenson
Keith Thoma
Dean de Sart
Lyie Olson
Treas
Theo, Loftsgard
Lorrinne Crowe
Louie Olson
Robert Mott
Theo. Loftsgard
Fred Cline
Jerdee
Gordon Hoopman
Confirmation Class Reunion at East Clem enth Lutheran Church
A 105th anniversary reunion of the confirmation class will be held at East Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday July 22 with morning and afternoon sessions, organ solos, hymns, sermons by Pastor Gustav Gunsten and Pastor A C Nesset, and a fellowship meal served by the church ladies. Guests include Pastor Harvey Gilbertson and Pastor Harlan Blockhus, with readings, offerings, and greetings.
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East Clementh Lutheran Church
Services for Mrs. Sarah Gray at God's Acre cemetery
Graveside services for Mrs. Sarah Gray of Oelwein were conducted by Rev. Robert E. Cooney last Thursday at God's Acre cemetery. The Rosary was recited Wednesday at Muehlethaler funeral home in Elgin. Mrs. Gray, sister-in-law to George, L. L., W. E. Rounds and Mrs. Brady Paulson, formerly lived in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gray
Oelwein
Robert E. Cooney
God’s Acre
Muehlethaler
Elgin
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Enloyers
Wenrl Dt
Pereosres
St. Peter’s Church
Gospel Message Church
Lutheran
Town Ladies’ Aid
Ruth Olson
Riverside
Grand Meadow
Town Ladies' Aid
Emil Schneider
Lorranne Crowe
Riverside Products
Harris Kiosa
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