Local Social Gatherings Highlight Amundson Home Event
Mesdames Henry Amundson Henry Olgo and Elmer Olson attended a kitchen shower at the Amundson home on Tuesday July 18 honoring Miss Norene Amundson a coming bride of Aug Shari. Guests Johan Ole Lofts gard Theo N Lofts gard Nelgin Loftsgard Gena Arundson and Sophie Loftsgard attended. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Amundson
Henry Olgo
Elmer Olson
Hontesdés
Norene Amson
Shari
E Teil Johana
Ole Loftsgard
Nelgin Loftsgard
Gena Araundson
Sophie Loftsgard
Mesdames
Henry Olson
Henry Amundson
Elmer Nelson
West Union
Family Picnic and Visits Across Iowa Families
A Sunday picnic at the Zimil Schneider home gathered numerous Friederichs from Postville and West Union, along with Schneider and Ames families from Elgin. Visitors included Harry Nelson of Indianola with Verni Engle and Mrs. Nelson’s grandmother in Elgin. Rev A O Nesset returns from a west coast trip. A O Anderson goes to Rochester for a clinic. Leonard Olgan visits Marshfield. LaVonne Swenson to Minneapolis. Richard Crowe visits Davenport. Alfred Olson in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimil Schneider
Leo Foels
Raymond Friederich
Bob
Lester
George Friederich
Postville
Jimmie. Friederich
West Union
Leslie Kleppe
Mollie Schneider
Darlene
Jacob‘Friederich
Selma Schneider
Ames Friederich
Richard Friederich
Elgin
Gerald Schneider
Emil Schneider
Harry Nelson
Indianola
Verni Engle
Nelson
Herman Scheel
Oranutting
A. O. Nesset
West Coast
al Eggleston
Whittier
Los Angeles
Calif
Groth families reunion and town notices in Clermont
From July 30 files of Enterprise, the second annual Groth families reunion gathered at Decorah city park with 176 attendees from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Social events include lawn parties, picnics, and lectures while local residents travel, work, and visit relatives across towns in Clermont and surrounding counties.
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Enterprise
Local Social Notes and Picnic Announcement
Mr and Mrs Ed Burt spent Sunday at Waukon visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Henry Hiselming visited Waucoma. Hans J Larson hosted guests including the Gustav Zweihokmer family and Inez Jauret of Decorah. The Johnson siblings and their mother were with Mrs Norman Reinertson in Waterloo. George Smith’s 35th wedding anniversary was celebrated in Decorah with Hans J Larson in attendance. RW Steele Robin and Anne of Sherburn visited Mrs R W Blake. Robin and Anne stay three weeks. Ladies Aid family picnic at city park Thursday July 27 at 6:80.
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Groth
Decorah
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mra
H. P. Sander
Peter Nelson
Florence
Minn
Joseph Leehy
Decorsh
Clermont
County Legion
Wadena
Fayette County
Oelwein
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Anna Kynudtson
Crown Hill
Wade
Louise Amundson
Nessa
Chicago
Ben Conner
Olson
Cud
Fred Grossmen
Adell
A. J. Priest
Elizabeth
Prairie du Chien
F. J. Bigler
Cedar Falls
IF. W. Bigler
Asion
Park
Fred White
Yakima
Wash
Ladies Aid Society
White
Brick City
Mesdames
Kelly
Lizzie
Kneeland
A. Kneeland
Wm. A. Kneeland
Fred Cline
Laird
Canton
Harry Cline
Fred
Frank, Pringle
Ted Peterson
Ole Triem
Frank Frisbie
Mrs
Ed Burt
Waukon
Henry Hiselming
Waucoma
Hans J. Larson
Allen, Howard, DeWayne
Robert Johnson
Norman Reinertson
Waterloo
George Smith
RW. Steele
Robin
Anne
Sherburn
R. W. Blake
Mr. Steele
Ea Gon
M.C. Larson
Black Hills
Canada
South Dakota
Spear Fish
Hans Larsons
Preeceville
Sask
Larsons
Barn Raising At Woodrow Hyde Farm
Seven neighbors assisted carpenter Martin Groth at the Woodrow Hyde farm last Thursday in raising a 28 by 30 foot barn. The group set rafters and sheathing and completed all but finish work in a single day.
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Woodrow Hyde
Martin Groth
Joe Lerch Injured in Fall at Independence Day Scene
Joe Lerch, who broke his heel July 4 after a ladder fall, is confined at the Veterans' hospital in Des Moines. The heel is wired in place and he may remain there about two more months. Address: Veterans' Hospital, 3 B., Ward 369, Des Moines.
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Joe Lerch
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Joe
Kitchen Shower Honors Carol Miller Hosts
Mesdames Guy Probert George Durscher Edna and Luella Miller shared hosting duties for a kitchen shower honoring Carol Miller held Friday at the Miller home. The event featured a program and contests followed by a served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Probert
George Durscher
Edna
Luella Miller
Carol Miller
Miller
Clermont Homes Brightened With Summer Paintwork
A string of home redecorations lights up Clermont this summer with painting at the Fred Cline residence led by Otto Vasby and work at the Harold Bennett home, Elgin crews including John Lantz and Ab West painting the Bennett property, plus parsonage updates and yard fence removal by Ralph Wells. Local residents arrive for visits and relatives travel, with numerous social calls and weekend guests noted across Clermont and nearby communities.
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Clermont
Fred Cline
Otto Vasby
Harold Bennett
John Lantz
Ab West
Elgin
Episcopal Church
Supt
Camp Fire Treasure Hunt Ends With Weiner Roast
Odaka Camp Fire girls enjoyed a treasure hunt starting from Elsie Jerdee's home and finishing at the first dyke where a regular business meeting was held. The event concluded with a weiner roast and guests invited as prospective members including Elaine Meyer Rose Gerene Larson and Janet Larson.
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Odaka Camp
Elsie Jerdee
Weiner
Elaine Meyer
Rose
Gerene Larson
Janice Larson
Camp Hitaga Return From Twenty Campers and Leaders
Eleven of the twelve Odako Camp Fire girls return from Camp Hitaga near Walker with Wanda Meyer and Joyce Larson. About 200 girls from northeast Iowa attended. A Council Fire entertained visiting parents as awards earned during the week were presented. Chaperones included Mrs. Evelyn Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson, and several Olson, Loftsgard, Meyer, Schultz, Larson, and Larson families.
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Odako
Wanda Meyer
Joyce Larson
Camp Hitaga
Walker
Iowa
Evelyn Olson
Elmer Olson
Theo. Loftsgard
Harvey Meyer
Harlan
Clermont Dairy Days 1950 Promotion Promises Big Event
The Clermont Community Club announces the 1950 Clermont Dairy Days on August 12 and 13. Speakers include W. H. Nicholas and Lester Gillette, with free afternoon and evening attractions, the Clermont high school band, and The Maschino Troupe from Sweden. Rides, concessions, a Saturday dance, and a big Northeast Iowa free celebration are planned.
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Clermont
Clermont Community Club
W. H. Nicholas
Lester Gillette
Northeast Town
Clermont High School
Sweden
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Iowa
Lutheran Church Services and Society Meetings Schedule
The CHI Lutheran Church lists Sunday services at West Clermont 9:80 am and East Clermont 21:00 pm. Monday adult class at 8:00 pm. Wednesday Highland Society gathering with Mrs. Alex Pagan at 2:00 pm. Cradle roll led by Mrs. Selmer Holm. West Clermont Priscilal at 2:15 pm. Thursday East Clermont Societies meet at 2:00 pm.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
The
Highland Society
Alex Pagan
Pagan
Eunice Pagan
Selmer Holm
West
East Clermont Societies
Clermont Methodist Church August 6 service canceled
Community notices show no church service on August 6 at Clermont Methodist Church and mention Sunday morning services on August 20. For pastoral needs, call Ralph Schrader. The rest of the page lists birthdays, visits, and social gatherings among local families including Starkey, Shimek, Hoopman, Larson, Amundson, Lassig, Hackmann, Torkelson, Gunderson, Goddard, Wander, and others, with various trips and visits to and from Iowa areas and nearby towns.
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Ralph Schrader
Clermont Loses Game to Harpers Ferry
Baseball game summary shows Clermont losing to Harpers Ferry. Robinson hit a home run as the first batter. Williams and Lake each had two-base hits with Schrader and Robinson combining for 9 strikeouts. Aanes was hit by a pitch, and Schrader issued two walks. Umpire Corrigan from Harpers officiated and H Schultz was the scorer.
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Robinson
Williams
Lake
Schrader
Corrigan
Harpers
H. Schultz
Clermont
Stanton
Arpers Ferry
Boardman
Noathoff
Pearson
Cy Lake
Aea Cota
Quillan
Card of Thanks for Hospital Visit and Messages
Ruth Westpfahl thanks visitors and those who sent cards and letters during a Postville hospital stay. All were greatly appreciated.
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Postville Hospital
Ruth Westpfahl
Mrs. Elray Sampson Visits John Sampson Home
Mrs. Elray Sampson of Mc Gregor spent Saturday as a guest in the John Sampson household, sharing time and hospitality in a quiet family gathering.
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Mrs. Elray Sampson of
McGregor
John Sampson
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A. O. Anderson
Rochester
Leonard Olgan
Marshfield
Wis
Benny Hirech
LaVonne Swenson
Minneapolis
A. J. Lindberg
Richard Crowe
Davenport
Mrs .Alfred Olson
Oran Roe
Olson & Olson
Gustav Zweihokmer Fam
Inez Jauret
Roy Swenson
Ronald Kelly
Kansas’ City
E. H. Dibble
Alma Anderson
Duluth
Bob Mott
Howard Boyle
Cedar Rapids
A. H. Mott
Carol Mott
Camp Huaga
Ruth Starkey
Selmer Sampson
Osage
Howard Kittelson
David Gutt
Cer
Junior Schultz
Ralph Mott
Bob Basler
Camp Inguanis
Way
Erry
Margaret Tschantz
Cedar | Rapids
Lena Peters
Albert Lubke
Louise Miller
St. Lucas Territory
Festina
Bily
Spillville
Clifford Kittelson
Carolyn
Frank Cahalan
Clarence Morey
Marian Shea
Gene
Hazelton
Richard Cahalan
Detroit
Mich
Alfred Olson
Charles Lawston
Albert Christianson
Ole Peterson
Lee Palmer
Bruce Anthony
Richard Griebenow
LaVern Kinsel
Fayette
Linda Burrow
Mrs. Wm. Burrow
Steph
Leslie Olson
Sherry
Capron
Ray Referson
Richard Griehenow
Wm. Burrow
Fritz Tinderholt
Ossian
Walter Lundy
Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Dibble Hed
Gerald Gutcher
University Hospital
Iowa City
Bertha Jacquitz
Chi Caz
Alfred Feldts
Enoch Wolm
Olavne Holm Family
Julia Peters
Doyle | Bennett
Barbara Appelman
Olavus Berenteen
Helen Burger
Hancock
Emmetsburg
Milford
Boys Town
Neb
Douglas Appelman
Wichita Falls
Texas
Luana
Nick Schmitz
Carolyn l and
Margaret
Cedar’ Rapids
Robert Schupanitz
John Kelly
Stella Powers
Marion
Ohio
Clear Lake
Episcopal
Otto Vashy
Martin Reinhart
Cambridge
Donald Treichel
Braham
West Union Fairgrounds
Clarence Kleppe
Art Blockhus
Charles City
Selmer Reinerdson
Orlando Kittelson
Henry Kittelson
Bobby
Judy
Billy Swenson
Lois
Victor Amundson
Joan Swenson
Ilo Meyer
Beverly Nelson
Larson
Joyce Erickson
Mary Martin
Arthur Nelson
Sylvan Taylor
Wayne Olson
Luther College, Decora
Sophia Loftsgard
Viola Josefeck
G. Roland J
Bertha Frisbie
Ruth Westprahl
Charles Bradley
Chuckie
Carl Westpfahl
Rantley Stevens
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
George Belschner
Lyle Gunderson
Patty
LaVerne Rose
Loyal Smith
Lime Springs
Aho Grighenow
Camp
Hitaga
Chi
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
Julius Shimek
Lourdes
Wayne Hoopman
Cresco
Gordon Hoopman
Judy Hoopman
John O. Larson
Frank Peck
Louie Larson
Luther College, Decorsh
Mrs. Tofield Hetk
Alfred Wenger
Wm. Boeshoven
Vinton
Joseph
Town School For the
Donald Lassig
Charlston
8. C
Minnie Lassig
Lake Geneva
Emil Lassig
Watertown
S.D
la Vonne Lassig
E. 5. Goddard
Harlan Lasgig
Gwendolyn Baechler
Rachel Hackmann
Carl Torkelson
Earl Sorom
Rushford
Charles Schave
Castalia
George Malven
Maynard
Geo. Belschner
Wm. Belschner
Philip Wander
Cletus
Mary Griebenow
Ruth Larson
Janice
Elmer Peterson
Inga Larson
Louie
Mrs. Larson
Arthur Helgerson
Elmer Cook
Harpers Ferry
Briggs-Stratton
Nelson's
Towa
Clermont, Iowa
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