New Credit Act Expands Farm Land Buying Power
The Farm Credit Act of 1985 opens land bank commissioner funds to buyers of farm land, boosting loan amounts to 75 percent of value with up to 7,500 per borrower. Clermont National Farm Loan association secretary treasurer J A Erickson notes the change ends prior limits tied to refinancing foreclosures and heavy debt. Under the old system buyers needed 4,000 cash equity. now investors may use 25 percent equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Credit
J. A. Erickson
Clermont National Farm Loan Association
Land Bank
Erickson
Clermont Ladies Aid Society Meets at City Park
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society plans a July 31 gathering at the city park with a 4 p.m. business meeting followed by a picnic supper. General committee includes Mrs. Hazel Schrader, Mrs. H Follett, Mrs. R V Brandt, Mrs. E Buser, with registration by Mrs. J White. Members may bring families and guests if they supply food for all.
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Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Hazel Schrader
H. Follett
R. V. Brandt
E. Buser
J. White
4-H Club Meeting at Hazel Tatro Home
The Clermont and Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals held an all day meeting at Hazel Tatro's home on July 17 with five regular members and leader Mrs Lucian Appelman present. They practiced Bohemian Girl songs and Rally Day tunes for Fayette on July 27.
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Clermont and
Pleasant Valley
Hazel Tatro
Lucian Appelman
Lillian Jacob
Barn Struck by Lightning Destroys Ostlie Farm Structures
A barn on the Lloyd Ostlie farm was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon and destroyed by fire. The Clermont department arrived but rain arrived first, preventing spread to other buildings and averting further losses.
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Lloyd Ostlie
Clermont Fire Department
In Memoriam for Husband and Father Passed July 24 1994
In memory of a husband and father who died a year ago. Not dead to us who loved him, not lost but gone before. He lives in memory and will forever move. Mrs. Archie Ostlie and children. Nearby notices report Millard and Lloyd Larzon visiting Des Moines last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Iverson and Marian of Canoe were supper guests with A. G. Frederick. Margaret McGreevy returned home after three months at Anson Priest home. Irene Crowe and children visited from Oelwein. Bertha Frisbie staying with Dr. I. C. Jerdee while her parents travel to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Ostlie
Nels Iverson
Marian
Canoe
A. G. Frederick Home
Margaret McGreevy
Anson Priest Home
Bertha Frisbie
Mrs
Will Evans
Fonda
Mrs. Evans
Mr. Evans
Carleton Peck to Open Drug Store in Clermont
Decorah Public Opinion notes Carleton J. Peck a noted Deborrah druggist plans to open a drug store in Clermont after leasing the former bank building. He graduates from Iowa State University and will move with his family after buying a stock of drugs in Cedar Rapids. The town, with two physicians, is described as excellent and the new store anticipated as a welcome asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton J. Peck
E. d. Parman
Clermont
Peck
Iowa State University
Cedar Rapids
Clermont Baseball Postponed By Rain Ahead Of Homecoming
Clermont boys were ready to host St. Lucas last Sunday when a heavy rainstorm forced cancellation. It would have been Clermont’s final home game before homecoming. Next Sunday they travel to Volga City to face the local team.
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Clermont
St. Lucas
Volga City
Fire Dept. praised for swift barn fire response
Appreciation note thanks local fire department for arriving promptly with their truck as a barn burned to the ground after a lightning strike. A long list of visitors and relatives attended gatherings at homes near Clermont and Waukon, including residents from Des Moines to Eldorado.
Surprise 18th Birthday and Anniversary Party Honors Nordhus Kohler
A surprise gathering at Emil Larson home honored Evelyn Nordhus on her 18th birthday and celebrated the 24th wedding anniversary of Carl and Kohler of West Union. Guests included Carl Kohler and family, Emil Larson and Millard, Arthur Loftsgard and families, Earl Becker, Walter Crane, Morris Sullivan, Jim Van Sickle, Sarah Dorland, Dan Dorland, and Charles Kohler.
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Emil Larson
Evelyn Nordhuss
Carl Kohler
West Union
Millard
Evelyn Nordhus
Arthur Loftsgard
Earl Becker
Mission Society Meets At Frisbie Home On July 18
The Mission Society gathered at Mrs. Bertha Frisbie’s home last Wednesday July 18 with Mrs. E C Olson Mrs. George Belschner and Mrs. Ole C Christianson assisting. About fifty ladies attended and refreshments were served after the meeting.
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The
Mission Society
Bertha Frisbie
E. C. Olson
George Belschner
Ole C. Christianson
Clermont Calendar Highlights and Local Social Visits
The Clermont calendar lists July events including a firemen's meeting on Monday and a Women’s club gathering, a band concert on Tuesday, and a Ladies’ Aid Society activity on Wednesday. The page also notes numerous weekend visits: Catherine Powell of Elgin with Eliza Nelson, Will Delaney of Waterloo with his father Ed Delaney, Viola Tatro of Waterloo with her parents, and Evelyn Dugstad returning from Chester and Austin. The obituary gathering for Thomas Powers draws attendees from Blooming Prairie, and visits are recorded among the Olson and Walker families in Cedar Rapids.
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Business and Professional Women
Ladies’ Aid Society
Luther League Program at West Clermont on Sunday
The West Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday evening program at 8 o clock with Song Society scripture reading and prayer Rev G Gunston topics Lillian Meyer and continuation by Gladys Christianson a saxophone solo by Adrian Riveland choir song and collection followed by closing remarks and prayers. Thomas Powers Dies at Clermont Home Funeral services held at St Peter’s church with Father Holub officiating burial in St Peter’s Cemetery obituary to follow next week.
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West Clermont Luther League
Song Society
G. Gunston
Lillian Meyer
Helen Anderson
Adrian Riveland
Gladys Christianson
Thomas Powers
Clermont
Mr. Powers
St. Peter's Church
Father Holub
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Minstrel Homecoming Benefit Attracts Crowd And Funds
A homecoming benefit last Wednesday drew a good crowd with strong performances in solos duets trios and chorus. The quartette of negro singers stole the show and about 35 dollars were added to the homecoming fund.
Clermont Luth Church Services and Mission Meeting
Clermont Lutheran churches offer Norwegian services at 9 45 a m at West Church and 11 a m at East Church Luther League meets Sunday evening at 3 Mission Society gathers Thursday Aug 1 in church parlors with hostesses Mrs Geo Hanson Mrs Henry Peterson Mrs Julia Helgerson and Mrs Harry Helgerson Pastor G Gunsten leads services and activities.
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West Church
Town
Celock
East Church
The
Mission Society
Geo. Hanson
Henry Peterson
Julia Helgerson
Harry Helgerson
G. Gunsten
Clermont Union Church Service and Sunday School
Clermont Union Church led by Minister J. J. Snyder and Superintendent S. S. Supt. Mrs. Fred Cline announces worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
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J. J. Snyder
Fred Cline
S. S
St Peter's Church Mass and Sunday Visitors Record
St Peters Church held Mass at 9 o clock with Pastor Wm M Holub. Visitors included Mr and Mrs T F Shipton and other neighbors. Anna Mae Anderson visits her parents in town while Chicago visitors stay with Mrs Wesley Miller. A Missouri man who died owed the editor six years subscription. editor attended the funeral and left a palm leaf fan and block of ice as tribute.
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Clifford Johnson
Chicago
Wesley Miller
Mrs
Louise Miller
Anna Mae Anderson
Mrs. Martin Anderson
Missouri
Bingville Bugle
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Len Simek
Hazelton
Mr. Simek
Memoriam
Lloyd Larzon
Des Moines
Irene Crowe
Margaret and
Billy
Oelwein
Dr. Miles
Doc Blankenship
Stamford
Texas
J. Goller
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jennie Ne
Coronado
Calif
Antepain
Carleton Peck
Clermont Baseball News
G. L. Ostlie
Charles Wede
Kelleher House
Hans Frederick
Helen Frederick
Elgin
Thomas and
Robert Sheppard
Waterloo
A. G. Frederick
Stanley
Esther
Waupaca
Gunsten
West Bend
Wis
Verlag Schweinefus
G. C. Anderson
Henry Schweinefus
Herbert Schatz
Bernice Anderson
Melvin Helgerson
Agnes Nordhus
Hazel
Clarence Tatro
Laverne Martin
Lorraine Schweinefus
Richard Allen
Mabel
Myrtle
Harold Stavens
Melvin Stee
Merton
Gilbert Jeglum
Waukon
Oline Erickson
George Larson
Louie Hoveland
Austen Helgerson
Arthur
Irene
Norman Amundson
Postville
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Marcus Anfinson
Harpers Ferry
Ethel Jeglum
Decorah
LeRoy Jeglum
Waterville
Betty Thornton
Frank Hausman
Bobby
Jean
Grace Cayton
Richard
Colorado Springs
Colo
James and
Inez Jeglum
Catherine Powell
Eliza Nelson
Will Delaney
Ed Delaney
Viola Tatro
Roy Tatro
Evelyn Dugstad
Chester
Iowa
Austin
Spring Valley
Minn
Mr. Dugstad
Nellie Murphy
Jim Calahan
Blooming Prairie Minn
Frank Leehy
Vergie
Elmer Olson
Wayne
Sarah Walker
Luther League
Gunston
H. T. Braa
Grace Larson
Hans J. Larson
Ezra Dibble
Lloyd Edwards
Herman Griebenow
George Wander Home
Castalia
Geo
Tokheim
Story City
Alfred Adsem
Minneapolis
I. C. Jerdee
Otto Matheson
Evanston, Tl
Canada
Clara Carlson
Pleasantdale
Sask
Dwig
Fas
Topsy
Loca
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
St. Peter’s Church
Wm. M. Holub
T. F. Shipton
Louie Olson
H. L. Gordon
A. J. Priest
Bill Schweinefus
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