Mission Society Meets with Hostesses for July 1947
On Wednesday July 16 the Mission Society gathered with hostesses Mesdames Hlmer Olson Ed Olxon Ole Peterson Clarence Johnson Raymond Erhardt Howard arn Geo Belachner and Mary Washburn. The meeting opened with a hymn devotion was led by Mrs. Martin Anderson and the secretary's report read. A motion moved to hold the next Mission Society meeting on the second week of August due to Mire Andersen, chairwoman, announced the program including a Divine Hunger lesson by Mrs. M. De Larson a solo by Donne Johnson a reading by Mrs. Wm Belachner and a August offering by Mrs. Geo Belachner. The meeting closed with group singing the Lord's Prayer and doyology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Clement Mibaion
Mesdames
Hlmer Olson
Ed Olxon
Ole Peterson
Clarence Johnson
Raymond Erhardt
Howard
Arn
Geo, Belachner
Mary Washburn
Martin Anderson
Andersen
M. de Larson
Donne Johnson
Mra
Belachner
Boriaty
Geo. Belschner
Hegienes
Agis
Shower Honors Mrs Keneth Barker At Mott Home
Entertainers Mrs Grace Barker Mrs Evelyn Mott and Mrs Howard Boyle hosted a cradle shower for Mrs Keneth Barker on Wednesday evening July 16 at the Mott home. The guests included Mrs Ethel Meyer Betty Meyer Mabel Christofferson Eleanot McNeil Pearl Schultz Delores Anderson Dorothy Sullivan Marjorie Olson Corrisse Gilson Lucy Engle Rose Riegel and Joyeelyn Bakewell from Postville West Union Elgin and nearby communities. A sequence of three games and a luncheon followed the social hour with Mr Barker receiving many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Barker
Evelyn ‘Mott
Howard Boyle
Keneth Barker
Mott
Barker
Ethel Meyer
Betty Meyer
Mabel Christofferson
Eleanot' McNeil
Pearl Schultz
Postville
Lida Barker
West Union
Viola Barker
Elgin
Delores Anderson
Dorothy Sullivan
Marjorie Olson
Corrisse Gilson
Lucy Engle
Rose Riegel
Joyéélyn Bakewell
Community Club Supper and Daily Days Plans
The Commercial Club supper featured hams donated by Milo Gericke of Postville. A quartet with Ruth Krueger performed vocal selections. After the meal, Daily Days plans were finalized. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cline stayed with the Harry Cane home in West Union. The Williams couple from Texas visited relatives and called on Lars Sampson Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Gericke
Postville
Harry Johnson
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Gus Krueger
Ruth Krueger
Fred Cline
Harry Cane
West Union
Francis Williams
Texas
Lars ‘Sampson
Dairy Day speaker from Iowa Farm Bureau in Clermont
M Wilson, director of information for the Iowa Farm Bureau, will speak at Clermont Dairy Day on Saturday afternoon August 9. A Buchanan county native and Iowa State College alumnus, he has served as farm editor for several papers and radio station WMT. He directs the Iowa Farm Bureau publication and authored Farm Bureau Spokesman's Farmin th Corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wilson
Iowa Fann Bureau
Clermont
Buchanan County
Scott County
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Davenport
National Farm Bureau
Ashville
M. C
Iowa Bureau
Rarmer
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Corners
Wilson
Ladies Aid Picnic at Clermont Park July 30
The Ladies Aid invites members and families to an annual picnic at Clermont park on Wednesday afternoon July 30 starting at 6 o'clock. There will be children’s games and entertainment from 6 to 6, followed by a pot luck supper. Bring dishes and two covered dishes. Coffee, cold drinks, and ice cream provided by the committee. Committex: LaNora Halverson, Joyce Appelman, Ruth Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Park
Meet the Youngsters Portraits From Lloyds Studio
A slate of photographs of local babies and children taken by Lloyds Studio will be published weekly with four prize winners to be announced later. The listing names Anita, Sandra and Karen Olson with Olson parents, Barbara and Arlene Anderson with Vernon Anderson, Virginia Nelson with Wm A Nelson, and Shirley, Janice and Becky Olson with Elmer Olson, from Ames and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Studio
Anita
Sandra
Karen Olson
Ames Olson
Barbara
Arlene Anderson
Vernon Anderson
Virginia Nelson
Wm. A. Nelson
Shirley
Janice
Becky Olson
Elmer Olson
Signe Hanson Heads Decorah Luther League Convention
Signe Hanson elected president succeeding Richard Omen of Decorah at the Decorah Circuit Luther League and Choral Union convention held July 19 and 20 at Luther College Decorah. Harlan Blockhus re elected treasurer Ruth Opland named Pocket Testament secretary with Laverne Hillesland Calmar as vice president Vernelia Stephens Decorah as secretary and Rev M A Egge Decorah as chorus director The event followed a Bible camp July 14 19 with about 24 local youths attending and many more driving in for sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Luther League
Luther College
Signe Hanson
Richard Omen
Harlan Blockhus
Ruth Opland
Laverne Hillesland
Calmar
Vernelia Stephens
Nesset Pastor Announces Confirmation Services and Vacation
Pastor C A O Nesset schedules adult confirmation Sunday at West Clermont Church 9 30 am and East Clermont Church 11 am on July 27. Thursday July 24 Highland Society meets at Johnson Bros home near Wadena 2 pm. The Nesset family plans vacation starting July 28, remaining away through most of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland Society
Johnson Bros
Wa+dena
Clermont Methodist Church Service Notice
The Clermont Methodist Church announces the next service on August 2 at 3 PM led by Rev. Bruce D. Jones, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Cordell-Hanson Wedding in Minneapolis Ceremony
Kathryn Ann Cordell and Donald C. Hanson quietly wed at the bride’s mother’s home in Minneapolis on June 21. Rev. Harold Hanson officiated. The bride wore a gray beige suit with gardenia and red rose corsage. Bridesmaid was sister Mrs. R. E. Tucker. best man was Charles Silverkrop. A reception followed at the Hixson hotel. couple to reside at 2718 Hennepin Ave after June 27. Groom employed at Physician and Hospital Supply Co. in Minneapolis after Army Air Corps discharge. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hanson and George Hanson of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Minneapolis
Kathryn Ann Cordell
Alanatia Sundt
Milaca
Donald C. Hanson
Hans Hanson
Harold Hanson
R. E. Tucker
No. Hollywood
Calif
Charles Silverkrop
Hixson
Minnesta
Hennepin Ave
Physician and Hospital Supply Co
Army Air Corps
Bernard Hanson
George Hanson
Elgin
Priestrendy Saturday Evening Band Concerts Shine
Large crowds flock to Clermont for weekly summer band events led by Mrs. M. H. Moore. Last Saturday 14 regulars and 17 beginners attended, with 18 regulars absent. Beginners are commended for their effort and help, keeping the summer program vibrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neecy
Clermont
M. H. Moore
Union Sunday School and Community News Highlights
The Union Sunday school solicits donations to Frond Relief via Red Cross at Ottumyba for Mrs. Elmer Husmann and Judy. A parade of guests and family visits unfolds across West Union, Fayette, Oelwein, Ossian, and nearby towns. Mt CoC WaDeanery meeting at Festina elected new officers including President Mrs Molumby and Treasurer Lucille Dessell. The fall meeting plans set for Fort Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Sunday School
Red Cross
Ottumyba
Elmer Husmann
Judy
Sumner
Abel Habeger
Helen Burget
Fayette
Don Burger
Fred Schall
Raymond Schall
Ray Bemiss
Jimmy
Hawkeye
Abe Habeger
Edwin Krueger
Wesley Stahl
West Union
Abe ,Habeger
Melvin Weigel
Oelwein
Larry Horan
Waukon
J. P. Sullivan
Clermont School Faculty Expanded and Legion Auxiliary Updates
Clermont Supt Moore announces a complete faculty for the coming year with four new teachers for Larrabee and Clermont schools. Harney appointments include Mrs Arvey Berg and Miss Nell Sheehy for grades 3 4 and 6, Mrs Abigail Masser for home economics and science, Miss Irene Erickson for English and speech. High school rehires plus redecorations noted. Dues rise discussed with proposal to adjust Clermont unit dues to 1.60. new officers elected. Legion Auxiliary plans include Daily Days stand committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko Supt. Moore
Clermont School
Larrabee School
Arvey Berg
Clermont
Nell Sheehy
Abigail Masser
Des’ Moines
Irene Erickson
Masser
Erickson
George Lorber
Moore
Rulger Paulson
Crowe's Drug Store
Clermont Calendar and Local Social Notes
Clermont July notes list July 25 calendar items for Grand Meadow Study club and July 28 meetings for Firemen D and P Women and July 30 Ladies Aid Society. It records family visits, travel, a funeral in Waterloo, a hospital operation, a bank return from vacation, dinner guests, a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Poleet, and a Clermont resident’s visit by Emma Olson and Wayne Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Firemen's
Ladies’ Aid Society
Edward Krueger
Camp
O- Delhi
Peter Smit
Norman Reinertson
Waterloo
Teddy Sampson
Virginia
John Schrader
Lorraine Gilbert
Carl Voelz
Luana
Judy Thompson
Clarence Thompson
West Union Hospital
Ralph Schrader
Strawberry Point
Ed Green
Castalia
Ezra Dibble
Jack Dibble
Robert Poleet
Portsmouth
Ohio
Poleet
Dotty Olson
Clermont
Emma Olson
Wayne Olson
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meeting Recap
The Clermont Clover Clovers 44H club met July 15 at Bernice Blockhus home with seven members and two leaders present. Members pledged, roll call noted article plans, Achievement Day prep, and fair prep. Evelyn M’ier spoke on earning a red ribbon. Games and lunch followed hosted by Marilyn Follett with visitors Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers
Bernice Blockhus
Mmembers
Evelyn M'ier
Marilyn Follett
Reilly to Speak at Dairy Days With Local Bands
Senator Robert C. Reilly, long-time Dubuque county representative, will address Dairy Days. Peirsol’s Westerness of Waterloo and Little Swiss Band of Elgin join Clermont High School band in a two day Northeast Iowa event on August 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Reilly
Dubuque County
Iowa
House
Senate
Peirsol
Westerness of
Waterloo
Elgin
Clermont High School
M. H. Moore
Birthday Surprise Party For Ruth Starkey At Mrs Burnas Home
A group of ladies gathered at the home of Mrs Bettina Burnas on Saturday afternoon for a surprise birthday celebration for Mrs Ruth Starkey. A nice gift was presented and a picnic supper enjoyed. Attending were Mesdames Clara Helgers Lorraine Olson Laverl Olson Evelyn Olson Mary Olson Delord s Yacobson Emma Olson Emma Gudderson Irene Olson Tillie Amundson Emma Erickson Anna Swenson Selina Olson Helen Landsgard Lydia Stumme Pearl Iverson Irene Thompson Bertins Buraas Kithinka Larson Marcella Bergeson Anding Vasby Marie Skaien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettina Burnas
Ruth Starkey
Mr. Starkey
Clara Helgers
Lorraine Olson
Laverl Olson
Evelyn Olson
Mary Olson
Delords Yacobson
Emma Olson
Emma Gudderson
Irene Olson
Tillie Amundson
Emma Erickson
Anna Swenson
Selina
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Thureddf
Mission Society Met
M. Witten
Co. M, Wilson
LaNora Halverson
Joyce Appelman
Ruth Olson
Committex
American Express
Clermont, Iowa
Hanson
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Cordell-Hanson
J. A. Erickson and
Trene
Lucille ‘Lubke
Miss i Lubke
Bridge
HL A. Lubke
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Effie House
Burkhart Riegel
Louise Miller
J. C. Halverson
Andine Vashy
Loyce Erickson
Wm. Wilson
West Bend
Albert Lubke
Ace Bush
Alfred Baechler
Carol Mott
A. H. Mott
Cedar Rapids
Harold Phillips
Aoi
Pha
American Legion Auxiliary
Lorraine Crowe
Dena Johnson
Knoxville
Herbert Dummermuth
Bess Gunderson
Dummermuth
Lois Fritz
Chrystal Thoma
Frances Cline
Nora Loftsgard
Clover Clovers
Club
Mrs. Nels Iverson
Enator
Bt. C. Reilly
Sen, Robt, C, Reilly
Love Brothers
Burgess-Dagstad Lumber Company
Gordon J
Hoopman
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