History of the East Clermont Lutheran Congregation
The article traces Norwegian settlement around Clermont Iowa, noting early pioneers, a 1850s store, a 3 day trip to McGregor, and devotion to faith. It details the 1851 1852 organization of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clermont, district divisions, a 1878 church foundation, and 115 years of the congregation’s gospel work.
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East Clermont Lutheran Congregation
Indiate
Moat
Carter
Read
Wagner
Clayton County
Clermont
McGregor
Norway
C. L. Clausen
Norwerian
Clayton
Fayette County
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Gunder
Clermont Velley
Turkey River
Stamp winners named at Leo's U-Save free stamps event
Winners of the free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save this week were Mrs. Kenneth Amundson, Mrs. Lyle Gunderson, Mrs. Millard Olson, Mrs. Bud Becker and James Helgerson.
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Leo's
U-Save
Kenneth Amundson
Lyle Gunderson
Millard Olson
Bud Becker
James Helgerson
Clermont Country Cousins Achievement Show at Church
The Clermont Lutheran Church hosts the Clermont Country Cousins achievement show on July 26 at 2:00 p.m. Public is welcome.
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Clermont
Bucks Drawing Winners and Saturday Remake Draw
Names drawn Saturday evening include first prize $100 to Mrs Emanuel Larson, second $20 to Mrs Wm Burrow, third $10 to Mrs Duane Schott, and fourth $10 to Mrs Gilbert Anderson all present except Schott. A new drawing on Saturday July 23 offers 1st $20 2nd $10 3rd $10 and 4th $10.
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Bucks
Emanuel Larson
Wm. Burrow
Duane Schott
Gilbert Anderson
Ossian Deanery Catholic Women Meet at Calmar Hall
The Ossian Deanery Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its summer meeting at St. Aloysius Church hall in Calmar on Tuesday at 8. Patrolman Bill Cooper of Manchester will present slides on traffic safety. A nominating slate for the next two years will be presented and a Pennies for Petrol collection will aid Nigeria’s national president Mrs. Victoria Okoye. Also notes a July 23 Field Mass pilgrimage at the Shrine to St. Anne in DeSoto Wisconsin.
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Ossian Deanery
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
St. Aloysius Church
Calmar
Bill’ Cooper
Manchester
Victoria Okoye
Nigeria
Africa
Women’s Council
Dubuque Accw
Archdocess of
Dubuque
St. Anne
DeSoto
Wisc
the Brothers of St. Pius X
Birthday party for Mrs. Orlan Tague at the park
Mrs. Leo Woods and Mrs. Henry Follett hosted a surprise birthday party at the park on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Orlan Tague. Guests included Mrs. Reuben Butikofer, Mrs. Gene Butikofer, Mrs. Lawrence Kohls, Mrs. Alan Seabrook, Mrs. Robert Burrow, Mrs. John Gass, Mrs. Sylvan Taylor, and Mrs. Jerry Backer from West Union.
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Leo Woods
Henry Follett
the Park
Orlan Tague
Reuben Butikofer
Gene Butikofer
West Union
Lawrence Kohls
Alan Seabrooke
Robert Burrow
John Gass
Sylvan Taylor
Jerry Backer
Birthday Club Meeting at Andine Valley Home
The Union Street Birthday Club will gather at the Andine Valley home on Thursday afternoon, July 21, for a social meeting and planned activities.
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Union Street Birthday Club
Andine Valley
Sheehan Olson Post Meets for July Regular Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No 375 met Monday July 11 at the Legion Hall with 11 members present. George Paulson reported on his trip to Boys State. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Henry Follett reported parade plans for Homecoming July 30 and 31 progressing well. New officers elected for the coming year are Commander James Anderson Vice Commander John Stankovic Adjutant Douglas Guyer Finance officer Lloyd Meier Service officer Walter Follett Health officer Dr I C Jerdee. All officers were voted unanimously. Motion to adjourn by Howard Johnson and seconded by Truman Paulson.
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George Paulson
Boys State
Henry Follett
James Anderson
John Stankovic
Adj
Douglas Guyer
Lloyd Meier
Walter Follett
I. C. Jerdee
Howard Johnson
Truman Paulson
Card of Thanks to Clermont Merchants
Three thanks express gratitude to Clermont merchants for enabling wins paid Saturday evening. Mrs. William Burrow thanks for 29 dollars, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson for 10 dollars, and Mrs. Emanuel Larson for 100 dollars, each noting appreciation.
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Clermont
William Burrow
Gilbert Anderson
Emanuel ‘Larson
Clermont Homecoming Days Parade to open weekend events
Clermont Community Club hosts Homecoming Days at the park on July 30 and 31 with a 1:00 Saturday parade featuring Clermont business floats the Valley band pony riders and various exhibits. A horse show by Volga Trail Ride Group carnival rides and food stands follow, with a Saturday night talent contest and Sunday speeches by U S Representative John C Culver and Cedar Rapids Mayor Bob Johnson.
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Clermont Community Club
Clermont
Valley Band
Volga Trail Ride
Brick Yard
Murphy Amusements
U. S
John C Culver
Bob Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Walter Follett
Library News Two New Members Join The Astronaut Club
Two more readers have finished the Count Dawn and joined The Astronaut Club. MembersAMlary and Pegs Schott. Leon Griebe now leads the club with 62 books read.
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Library News
Astronau Club
Amlary
Pegs Schott
Leon Griebe
Admitted to Hospital and Community Visits
Chuckie Mitts was admitted to Palmer Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon and underwent surgery Tuesday morning. Diane Henning of Clarksville visited Thursday morning. Jim Mitts hosted Patty and Joe Lind in Clinton. Roger W Peterson, Pastor BEAST CLERMONT, led worship Sunday July 24 at 8 39. West Clermont held a church circle event July 21 with hostesses Mrs Duane Barker and Mrs Jerry Anderson Esther Circle met at church with Mrs Clarence Johnson and Miss Agnes Bilden Sandsy hosts July 24 worship at 10 00 am and July 28 meeting at 8 00 pm
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Chuckie Mitts
Dean Mitts
Toy Palmer Memorial Hospital
Diane Henning
Clarksville
Jim the
Patty
Joe Lind
Clinton
Oscar Lind
Amy Hovland
BEAST
Clermont
West Clermont
Rachel
Duane , Barker
Jerry Anderson
Esther
Clarence Johnson
Agnes Bilden
Sandsy
Aim
Clermont Budget Estimate Reposted With Meeting Date Change
Due to a publication error the Clermont town budget estimate was re issued and the meeting date adjusted. The estimate appears on page six.
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Clermont
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Tatiin
Farmand Savings Bank
Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sheehan-Olson
Sheehan-Olson Post No
Legion Hall
Enterprise Sertion
Lawn Boy
Mlarclware
Felco
ASTO
Coop
Cooperative
Clermont, Iowa
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