Clermont area graduates and visitors at a series of gatherings
Mr and Mrs Karl Miller attended multiple graduation events in Durant and Sumner May 22 and 23 for Thomas Hanson John Floden and Debra Hofer, with receptions at the Hanson and Floden homes. Several guests visited from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Minneapolis and Virginia. Families from the area hosted dinners and outings including a Peterson Nelson reunion and Memorial Day activities. The note also lists numerous visitors and social events at local homes and a graduation ceremony at Ont High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Miller
Durant
Thomas Oliver Hanson
Jeffrey Leigh ‘Thoma
Oliver Hanson
Robert Larsen
Anne Larsen
Iowa City
J. A. Erickson
Carol Petratz
John Floden
Debra Hofer
Sumner
Floden
Ed Hoefler
Cedar Falls
Myr
William Wede
Dean Mills
Mir
Adam Petratz
Carol
Kinsmes
Gladys Flynn
St. Paul
Minn
Carlin
M Albert Kelley
Cedar Rapids
Lorretta
Francis
Kenny Owens
Minneapolis
Joe McNeil
Virginia
Tommy
Postville
Dean Mitts
Gerty
Richard
Council Bluffs
Chuckie
ISD
Patti
Gloria Mathis
Wendy Rustad
Moore
Ciara
Myrile Petersen
Mra Flok
Mark
Robert Howant
Mian
Wal J. Nelson
Clarence Peterson
Harold
Malvin Johnson
Larsan - Nelson
Joe Lind
Clinton
Oscar Lind
Texas
Eugene Mork
Marilyn Paulson
Decorah
Truman Paulsen
Bud Schrader
Evelyn Olsen
Lila Renamian
Betty
Amy Hovland
Dennis Olson
Jill
Delmer Kingery Kir Y
Leslie Olson
Paul Pinney
Ana- Mesa
Woodrow Hyde
Lyle Olson
Olson
Tehel
Leo
Pwarne Suckow
Dennd Pessy
Postvil
Bil Harris
Mond Frieden
Jerry Heins
Jay and
Rex
Kingery
Rochester
Delmer Kingery
Louis Olson
Harpers Ferry
Curtis Olson
Lous Olson
Ont High School
Trars
Gordon Olson
Arlington
Joyce
Brownie Troop Plans Memorial Day Parade
The Brownie Troop met at the park Thursday afternoon where leaders instructed on the Memorial Day parade. Cindy Bear will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
Cindy Bear
Gold Bond Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U Save
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save this week include Mrs. Levi Molokken, Mrs. Bess Blake, Mrs. James Helgerson, Mrs. Ruth Starkey and Mrs. Orlan Tague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's
U-Save
Levi Molokken
Bess ‘Blake
James Helgerson
Ruth Starkey
Or‘lan Tague
Local News Roundup From Milton Kurth Home Milton McGregor
Historical Society met Clermont and Milton Kurth home guests Thursday include Mr and Mrs Wayne Flack and Luann Mrs Clara Kurth. Visitors and relatives from Sumner Wes tingtion Springs Cedar Rapids and West Union attended events. shop the Moore IGA way and save fand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Halverson
M. H. Moore
Aaron Howard
Sumner
Wessington Springs
Dak
Ruth Brorby
West Union
Kenneth Anderson
Sheila Anderson
James Triem
Cedar Rapids
Ben Bauman
Rose Anderson
Phil Steffens
Moore Iga Way
Adc
Clermont Historical Society Meets in May at Masonic Temple
The Clermont Historical Society held a May meeting led by Mrs. Lician Appelman. A church service plan for Union Sunday School was announced. Exhibits will be staged from Norman Erickson’s Cedar Rapids collection, with tours of Montauk grounds by Follett and Woods. Honorary memberships were granted to Mrs. A. W. Allen and William Peterson. By-laws were approved, and the next annual meeting is set for June 6 with officer elections. New members Moe Crowe and Bud Crowe join, along with Norman Erickson and others from Cedar Rapids and Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lician Appelman
Union
Jauviye
Henry Follett
Leo Woods
Montauk
Clermont Historical Society
A. W. Allen
Cedar Rapids
William Peterson
State Historical Society
Lloyd Meier
Larrabee
Lubke
Moe Crowe
Ladies Aid Society Met in Home of Mrs Griebenow
The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday May 24 at the home of Mrs Leo Griebenow with Mrs Mary Olson assisting. Sixteen members attended roll call, four guests and one new member were welcomed. Mrs Dundeed became a member. Mrs Burkard Riegel urged planning for a costumes event during the Appreciation Days celebration. Mrs Floyer Berreson presented a program on National Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Leo Griebenow
Mary Olson
Dundee
Burkard Riegel
Floyer Berreson
Junior High Honor Roll List
The junior high announces honor roll for the week featuring Lyla Batterson Cynthia Peters Bradley Larson Kathy Meter Tom Zurbrig Connie Buroden Wenéa Frick and Iz Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyla Batterson
Cynthia Peterson
Bradley Larson
Kathy Meter
Tom Zurbrig
Connie Buroden
Wenéa Frick
Iz Nelson
Pump House Burns near Chitton Miller Farm Home
A pump house on the Chitton Miller farm home burned last Saturday forenoon. Clermont Fire Dept rushed the scene about 9:30 with Elgin department assisting due to proximity to the barn. Cause is believed defective wiring.
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Chitton Miller Farm
Clermont Fire Dept
Elgin Department
Graduates Honored in Community Luncheon Remembrances
The article notes several 8th and 6th grade graduates honored with post graduation luncheons. Attendees include Brooke Yauslin and Jeanine, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yauslin, with guests from Oelwein, Luana, West Union, Grundy Center, Independence, and Strawberry Point, among others. Families hosting events include the Clarks, Barnhouse, and Larson families, with multiple neighbors and relatives listed as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Harry Yauslin
Larry Faith
Merle Clark
Jeanine
Peter Kraft
Oelwein
Ivan Krueger
Luana
Harlan Buroden
West Union
Harvey Meyer
John Barnhouse
John
Floyd Bergeson
Merle Alderson
Rulger Paulson
Eugene Butikofer
Bill Gruver
Grundy Center
Robert Johansem
Vivien Peters
New BAe Line Promises Two Piece Women’s Wear at Anginas
A new BAe line arrives at Anginas Clothes Shop featuring two piece women’s swimwear styles. The item description mentions furtive appeal and a price of 40c, with emphasis on fashion offerings for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Anginas
State House pushes tax hikes and merit plan in Iowa
The Republican led House approved a broad tax package raising income, sales, and corporate taxes, and extending sales tax to services. A personal property tax relief proposal passed 90 to 20, while Senate debates note phasing out the tax over five years. A merit based civil service bill moves toward Senate action. Trucks rules also advance, with changes to truck speed limits and standards for oversized vehicles. Controversy continues over idle funds investment between state banks and Federal securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Harold Hughes
Senate
MERIT
62Nd General Assembly
House
State moves to lift ceiling on bank interest rates
State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg withdraws over 33 million in state funds to invest in US securities. The House votes 108 to 0 to remove the 4 percent ceiling with a monthly rate setting by a committee of the treasurer, banking superintendent, and insurance commissioner. If Senate OKs, about 600 million could be invested in Towabanks. Also debated is annual motor vehicle inspections with private garages or centers, costing up to 3 dollars, in a plan the Senate approved 38 to 20 but House unclear. Senate debates Dirksen amendment on constitutional convention to give states weight in apportionment. motion to bring to floor failed 33-16. Thirty-two states have passed similar resolutions. two more needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Franzensburge
House
Senate
Franzenburg
Towabanks
Iowa
Dirksen Senate
Democrats
Robert Rigler
New Hampland
Congress
Right to Know bill fails in Senate on 40 to 3 vote
The so called right to know bill failed in the Senate by 40 to 3. It would require public bodies to hold open meetings under most conditions with secret sessions allowed only on a two thirds vote for personnel matters real estate purchases or exceptional cases. Senator David Stanley of Muscatine was the chief sponsor. A Mason City engineer Ralph H Wallace was named by Governor Hughes to the state board of regents for a six year term starting July 1.
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Senate
David Stanley
Muscatine
Ak Oe
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Amk
Donald Larson
Degee
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Don Bushaw
Erwwberry Point
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Wayne Poultry Co., Inc
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Krueger Ins
Kenton and
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