Roland McDonald wedding tied to Des Moines summer society
The June 25 Des Moines wedding of Miss Alma Roland, daughter of Mrs. Gunder Rolandy, united to Homer Wald of St. Oskaloosa before about 100 guests at First Lutheran. The bride wore white organdy with embroidery. attendants included Mrs. Herbert Moeller and James Hudson. Reception followed at the Hotel Savery with hosts and hostesses named from Clermont and Des Moines. The couple plan to live in Des Moines. she teaches at the American Institute of Business and he works for Employers Mutual Casualty Co.
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Jone
Des Moines
Migs Alma Roland
Mrst
Gunder
Rolandy
Clermarit
Leen Peed
Percy
Aria’ Mes
Homer Wald
St Oskaloosa
First Lutheran Church
Ernest’ Lack
Arnold Carlean
John Halvorson
Hidégrdom
Esther Reed
Hliés
Mras Herbert Moeller
Des
James Hudson
Luther Allen
Bill Wagner
Ira Wright
Frederick Royal
John C. Halvorson
Clermont
Emil Josifek
Cedar Rapids
McDonald
Duluth
Minneapolis
Grand Ave
Bride i
American Institute of Business
Buttermakers Hold Meeting and Banquet at Clermont Valley
The buttermakers of section 1 met at the Clermont Valley creamery on Thursday July 13. A 6:30 banquet was served at West Clermont Lutheran Church by the Priscilla Band. J P Goltz of Monona won the high score for butter samples. Wives of the members visited Lloyd Scott’s home during the afternoon.
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Clermont Valley Treamery
West Clermont
Auxiliary Officers Named by the American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Wm. Belschaer t with Jean and Mrs. Ole Blockhus. They reported a meritorious award for 1949 for outstanding service and bought twelve permanent grave markers for Legion members at $32. They plan more markers for veterans of all wars. July gifts supported Eldora training school and Des Moines hospital carnival prizes. Transport costs for swimming lessons will be about $60, approved for payment. A Daily Day stand was proposed with Sophie Follett as chair. Officers elected included Sophie Follett president and Lucylle Triem vice president. Ruth Olson secretary. Hazel Jerdee treasurer. Nora Loftsgard chaplain. A new slate of committees and officers was announced for the coming year with detailed assignments across numerous areas.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wm. Belschaert
Jean
Ole Blockhus
American Legion
Eldora
Legion Auxiliary
Clermont
Des Moines ‘Hospital
Sophie Follett
Ruth Olson
Frances Cline
Joyce Appelman
Frances Hoopman
Lucylle Triem
Arthel Meyer
Hazel Jerdee
Nora Loftsgard
Mary Olson
Lorranne Crowe
Ruth Nelson
Lord Crowe
Clara Belschner
Marjorie Amundson
Edith Pauson
Gladys Nelson
Evelyn Rounds
Sally Stumme
Viola Swenson
Edna Nelson
Blanche Dummermuth
Bess Gunderson
Hora Schrader
Girls State
Lola Fritz
Chrystal ‘Thoma
Andizie Vasby
1 Miler
Redecorations and Reunion Gather in Henderson Community
The Henderson community reports completion of redecorating the high school gym and halls in ivory and three greens with black and orange trim. Otto Vasby and Ole Triem are praised for the work, while Autger Paulsgn refinished floors. A family reunion at Franz Appelman’s home on the fourth gathered Bert Henderson, James Henderson, Lee Palmer, and other relatives from Waukon, Cedar Falls, Lancaster, Chicago, Hazelton, and nearby areas.
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Otto Vasby
Ole Triem
Autger Paulsgn
Henderson
Franz Appelman
Bert Henderson
James Henderson
Lee Palmer
Chas, Palmer
Clarence Gruver
Waukon
John Dempster
Cedar Falls
Rollie Roggensack
Lancaster
Wise
Billy Moyle
Chicago
Marilyn Morey
Hazelton
Heavy Rain Causes Major Damage in Clermont
Severe weekend rainfall in Clermont totaled about seven inches, flooding lowlands and washing out several bridges. The Rock Island bridge near the Gunder Nygard residence lost its pilings and hung in mid air until workers restored service. Train whistles resumed as repairs continued this week.
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Clermont
Rock Island
Gunder Nygard
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Richard Griebenow and Leana express gratitude to many friends for cards visits and gifts received during a hospital stay at Postville and after returning home.
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Postville Hospital
Richard Griebenow
Leana
Bridal Shower Honors Geraldine Olson Before Aug Wedding
A Sunday bridal shower at the O S Lien home celebrated Geraldine Olson ahead of her August marriage to Norris Reierson. Guests included Bernice Blockhus Velma Thorson Minerva Thorson Marilyn Olson Lilian Erickson Delores Erickson Verla Gunderson Clarise Lien Eleanor London Marie Skalen Ruth Anderson Lavanda Olson and many others. Games and contests entertained guests while gifts of money were given to help furnish the couple’s first home. A dessert luncheon followed in yellow and light blue colors.
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O. S
Lien
Geraldine Olson
Norris Reierson
Bernice Blockhus
Velma
Minerva Thorson
Marilyn Olson
Lilian
Delores Erickson
David
Andrew Anderson
Genevieve
Anton Skalen
Miss Olson
Community Club Committees Selected for Dairy Days Event
At a meeting Friday evening held at Farmers Savings Bank committees were appointed for Dairy Days August 12 and 13. Finance chair Arnold Stumme led a list including Harold Landsgard J A Erickson and Harlyn Schultz. Streets and policing overseen by T N Olson. Park committee chaired by J B Shipton with a large slate of members including Elmer Olson Truman Paulson and others. Concession chaired by Wm Helschner with several assistants. Band committee led by Elmer Olson with M H Moore and others. Electrical chaired by Clarence Tatro with Norris Reierson and others. Advertising headed by Len Simek with Stanton Halverson Joe Larson and others. Buttermilk committee listed Lloyd Scott Louie Olson and Clifford Kittleson. Keith Thomas tasked with pork spraying. Barrel stand committee to be Millard Juanson Clarence Tatro and Mick Trudo.
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Farmers Savings Bank
Finance
Arnold Stumme
Chm
Harold Landsgard
J. A. Erickson
Harlyn Schultz
T. N. Olson
Park
J. B. Shipton
Elmer Olson
Truman Paulson
Andrew Watterud
Alfred Olson
Ralph Schrader
Stanton Halverson
Lucian Appelman
Joe Larson
Richard Crowe
Wayne Shipton
Elmer Easter
Harlan Schultz
Bob Schrup
Nort Gerner
John Bakewell
Lawrence Fritz
M. H. Moore
Larry Cline
Clarence Amundeon
Clarence Tatro
Norris Reierson
Leon Sheppard
Merle Alderson
Gerald Gutcher
Len Simek
Dick Crowe
Alfred Baechier
Richard Osterhus
Jamboree at Valley Forge leaves lifelong scout impressions
DeWayne Johnson reports on the Second National Jamboree for the Boy Scouts of America held near Valley Forge. He notes cross cultural交流 among 17 countries, plentiful housing and meals, and supervision by state police managing traffic. Highlights include Niagara Falls, the Liberty Bell, Library of Congress, Washington landmarks, and Valley Forge Park.
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DeWayne Johnson
Valley Forge
Boy Scouts of America
International Scout
Nova Scotia Highland Band
Pennsylvania
Niagara Falls
Liberty Bell
Library of Congress
Washington
Empire State Building
Lincoln Memorial
Mount Vernon
Valley-Forge Park
Eder
Lutheran Church Services and Social at Clermont
Pastor A. O. Nesset leads Sunday services at West Clermont at 9 30 a m Highland at 11 00 a m Luther League play and social at East Clermont church at 9 00 p m Ladies asked to bring sandwiches and cake for the church ice cream social Sunday evening Friday July 21 Highland Society meets with Mrs Thore Thompson at two o'clock
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A. O. Nesset
Clermont Methodist Church Votes Vacation for Minister
The Clermont Methodist Church congregation voted the minister a vacation on August 6. Church members enjoyed a potluck supper in the city park Tuesday evening this week.
Celebrations and Visits Highlight Small Town Life
Twenty five years ago Evelyn Nordhus turned eight with surprise guests. H L Gordon attended a K C county picnic at the fairgrounds. Prudent Appelman from Jersey City arrives for a month at parental home. Alma Roland returns from Cedar Rapids to spend summer with parents. Mrs Fred Peck visits kin as Peck car collision injures Mr Peck. Millard Johnson travels to Waterloo on business. G H Hackmann to run furniture store in Elgin during vacation. Sullivan family goes to Oelwein then Davenport for new job. Anna Larrabee hosts a Montauk musicale. Chas Regan and family visit from Waukon. Regans and Sullivans attend K C picnic in West Union.
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Evelyn Nordhus
H. L. Gordon
K. C
Fairgrounds
Prudent Appelman
Jersey City
N. J
E. W. Appelman
Alma Roland
Cedar Rapids
Fred Peck
Sid
John O. Larson
Peck
Mr.Peck
Millard Johnson
Waterloo
Will Crowe
G. H. Hackmann
Elgin
Fred, Muehlethaler
J. S. Sullivan
Oelwe
Alice
Davenport
Anna Larrabee
Montauk
Dee Petitt
Nora Jorgenson
Harringtons and guests visit relatives in Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Warren Harrington of Waterloo were visitors Friday with Mrs LaNora Halvorson and Stanton. The Halvorsons and Harringtons were dinner guests the same day of Mr and Mrs Humphry Roberts at Elgin. Ray Herwig of Wadena also dined there. Leonard Olson family of Littleport spent Thursday and Friday with relatives here and attended the funeral of Mrs Mina Olson. The L T N Olson home hosted visits by Mrs Henry Nelson and Barbara of Council Bluffs and others from Dubuque and Postville guests.
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Warren Harrington
Waterloo
LaNora Halvorson
Stanton
Obituary for Mina Olson of East Clermont Lutheran Parish
Mina Olson born January 23 1867 in Grand Meadow township died July 11 at Postville hospital after three weeks illness. She was baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran. She married Gust Olson in 1888 and they had six children. husband died 1925 and three children died in infancy. Survived by sons Louis Arthur Clarence sister Mrs Thomas Lien eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral at East Clermont Lutheran with Rev Strandford. burial nearby. Relatives from Dubuque Manchester McGregor West Union Ossian attended.
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Mina Olson
Lars
Karine Ostlie
Grand Meadow Township
Postville Hospital
East Clermont
Louis
Arthur
Clarence
Thomas Lien
LeRoy, Minn
Gilbert Ostlie
Christine Kittelson
Mary Lien
Hilda Aanes
East Clermont Lutheran Church
J. Strandford
Leonard Olson
Old Rugged Cross
Heaven
Harry ‘Helgerson
Joe Olson
Clut
Tobe Kittelson
Lloyd Aanes
Oscar Lien
Gerhard Halverson
Dubuque
Manchester
McGregor
West
Union
Ossian
Pratt Family Weekend Visit Relatives in Clermont
Mr and Mrs Russell Pratt and their children from Toledo spent the weekend with relatives in Clermont.
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Russell Pratt
Toledo
Clermont
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Maria’ Lindsay
Patokah Lindsay
Catalpa Lindsay
Deedee
Oby
Lindsay
Sophronia
Henry McKay
Arthur Ferrin
John Gordon
Mornin
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