Riverside Social Club Meeting Summarized
The Riverside Social Club met on Wednesday May 25 at Margie Boyle’s home with Marjorie Olgen assisting. Members sang patriotic tunes, Lena Anderson read the National Prayer, and roll call listed Favorite Food. Prizes went to Harriet Olson Lena Anderson Emma Olson and Anna Hitch. Visiting guests included Mrs Hitch Mrs Mark Herbert Schatz Bob Mott Walter Kohls and Grace Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Margie Boyle
Marjorie Olgen
America
Lena Anderson
Herbert Schatz
Bob Mott
Walter Kohls
Grace Barker
Community Club endorses weekly garbage pickup by John Schultz
The Community Club announces John Schultz has begun a weekly garbage pickup service for 25 cents per collection. The club urges residents to use the service and to keep the town healthy, noting support from Richard Crowe, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schultz
Richard Crowe
Grand Meadow Study Club Plans June Picnic
The Grand Meadow Study Club met May 27 at Irma Gunderson's home with Irene and Harriet Olson as co hosts. Members voted to hold their annual picnic at West Union on June 19 and heard readings by Gladys Nelson. Some group members visited relatives in Wisconsin over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Irma Gunderson
Irene Olson
Harriet Olson
Amercia
Mary Aanes
West Union
Gladys Nelson
Old Black Joe
Marjorie Amundson
Beryl] Swenson
Fayette
Junior Study Group Meeting at Nelson Home
The Junior Study Club met on Wednesday evening May 25 at Gladys Nelson's home with nine members present. The constitution was adopted after roll call, Clara Belschner presented the program, and she read a Fayette County paper. The next meeting is June 22 at Lucylle Triem's home. roll call will be A Safety Slogan. lunch was provided by the hostess and co-hostess Helen Kittelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Nelson
Fayette County
Clara Belschner
Lucylle Triem
Helen Kittelson
St Peters Graduation And School Closing
Parents relatives and friends gathered at St Peters church Sunday evening for 8th grade graduation and honors. Ralph Matt and Jeanette Franzen received diplomas marking completion of 8th grade. Nine students earned straight A awards in conduct effort courtesy and punctuality: Carla Matt Doris Matt Elizabeth Roach Robert J Schupanitz Frank Horan Joanne Havelick Gloria J Bigler Albert Matt and Fabian Skretta. Frank Horan won a special award for four years of perfect punctuality. Father E L Cooney preached the sermon and Father Robert Cooney officiated at benediction. St Peters choir sang with Mac Grawe as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Ralph Matt
Arthur Matt
Jeanette Franzen
B. Franzen
Carla Matt
Doris Matt
Elizabeth Roach
Robert J. Schupanitz
Frank Horan
Joanne Havelick
Gloria J. Bigler
Albert Matt
Fabian Skretta
E. L. Cooney
Holy Name Church
West Union
Father Robert Cooney
Dairy Days Committees Form For Upcoming Event
The Dairy Days general committee appointed Finance Streets and policing Park Concession Band Electrical Advertising Sports Buttermilk committees with chairs Arnold Stumme L. T. N. Olson Elmer Nelson Elmer Olson Fred Cline C Tatro Bud Schrader Len Simek and others. Weekend and wedding notices mention Detroiter guests and local visits in Preston and Cedar Falls as relatives attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Day General Committee
Arnold Stumme
Harold Landsgard
J. A. Erickson
Harlan Schultz
L. T. N. Olson
J.B. Shipton
Elmer Nelson
Elmer Oson
Laurence Fritz
John Bakewell
Norbert Gerner
Robert Schupanitz
Louis Schrader
Dick Crowe
Wayne Shipton
Elmer Easler
George Paulson
Fred Cline
Wm. Belschner
Elmer Olson
Clarence Tatro
M. HH. Moore
C. Tatro
Russ Pratt
Norris Reierson
Leon Shepard
Emil Lassig
Len Simek
Stanton Hal
Gunston to be ordained in Minnesota ministry
Stanley G. Gunston son of Clermont Lutheran pastor will be ordained into the Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Benson Minnesota. Dr Nels Kleven will ordain, with Rev Gustav Gunsten Rev H Nasheim Rev N J Njus Rev H B Kildahl and Rev Thompson assisting. Gunston, a Clermont High School graduate 1934, studied at Luther College and Concordia College Moorhead, served in the armed forces as a captain, and will begin active ministry July 1 after graduating May 29 from Luther Seminary. He has accepted a call from White Earth Lutheran Parish North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley G. Gunston
Clermont
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Benson, Minn
Nels Kleven
Southern Minn
Dist
Gustav Gunsten
H. Nasheim
N. J. Njus
H. B. Kildahl
Thompson
Mister Gunston
Luther College
Decorah
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
Cleveland Public Schools
Cleveland
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Luther Seminary
Gunston
West Clermont
Harvey Lutheran Parish
Harvey, N. Dak
Social Roundup Of Local Visits And Guests
Mrs Floyd Bergeson and family visited her parents Mr and Mrs Halvord Hegeland at West Union on Thursday. Luncheon guests Friday included Mrs G Roland and Mrs Bertha Frisbie for Mrs Henry Amundson. Cedar Rapids guests Memorial weekend stayed with John Kelly family. Phyllis Berendt of Cedar Falls vacationing two weeks with her parents. Eva Olson of Cedar Rapids visited her mother Mrs Emma Olson. Reuben Svendsen and children visited Verni Engle Sunday evening. Ardis Olson and Joan Gerner will move to Cedar Rapids for work and room with Helen Gerner. Dale Hanson of Cresco and Otto and Duane Brandt were dinner guests Sunday in the Verni Brandt home. Veryle Paulson of Omaha weekend guest in parental home of Rulger Paulson. Mrs John Cummings of Oewein visited Thursday with Mrs Wilza Marts. SSSR TR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
Ardis Olson
Joan Gerner
Cedar Rapids
Helen Gerner
Dale Hanson
Cresco
Otto
Duane Brandt
Verni Brandt
Veryle Paulson
Omaha
Neb
Rulger Paulson
John Cummings
Oewein
Thuradsyn
Wilza Marts
SSSR
Jessie Loftsgard
Chicago
Waltat
Harry Raney
West Union
Fred Bigler
Don Martin
Jeanie Kay
Charles City
Karl Martin
0. C. Brenna
Harmony
Minn
Leo Bijarle
Leo, Jr
Ellen
Lawler
Alma Ostlie
Beverly Walker
Swan
Len Simek
L.T. N. Olson
Alita Reisburg
Dyersville
Ernie Peterson
Mre
Louis Olson and
Leonard Olson
Steven
V. W. Brandt
Jimmie
E. H. Brandt
Theo. Loftsgard
Morris Amundson
Arthur Amundson
Harry Amundson
Henry Amundson
Henry Olson
D. T. Flores
Ray Johanning
Monons
Mrs Starkey Hosts Ladies Aid Society Meeting
Mrs Ruth Starkey hosted the Ladies Aid Society with Mary Olson and Andine Vasby assisting. Twenty two members and six guests attended. The group decided the public library would open Thursday nights only during the vacation months. A note announced every new baby member receives A Childs Garden of Verse. Frances Cline reported April’s library figures. A committee will clean and rearrange the library on June 2. Lorranne Crowe reviewed American Glass and displayed historic pieces. Lunches were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ruth Starkey
Mary Olson
Andine Vasby
Frances Cline
Lorranne Crowe
Surprise for Holts at silver wedding anniversary
A Sunday celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holt marking twenty five years of marriage. East Clermont church hosted a morning service followed by a pink white and orchid themed dinner with a toastmaster Rev A O Nesset. Gifts included silver, two wedding cakes and a life membership pin for Mrs Laura Holt. Wadena plays Clermont next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Holt
East Clermont
A. O. Nesset
Iva Peterson
Quinton Olson
Holt
Mr. Holt
Clarence Olson
Quinton
Henry Kittelson
Laura Holt
Woman’s Missionary Federation
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Notes West and East Clermont Services
Lutheran Church announces confirmation services at West Clermont 9 30 a m and East Clermont 11 a m on Sunday June 5 with catechization at 6 p m. East Clermont societies meet June 2 at 2 p m and West Clermont confirmands at 8 p m. June 3 closes Vacation Bible School with a noonday picnic and 2 p m program. families invited to bring lunch baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Pat Luck
St Peter's Church Announces June Parish Events
St Peter's Church schedules Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday mass at 7:00 a m. Devotions to the Sacred Heart observed Friday June 3 with Mass at 7:00 a m and Holy Hour. Confessions Thursday evening at 8 and before Friday mass. June 5 is General Communion Sunday for the parish. Holy Name Sunday set for June 12 and the parish festival on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
St. Peter's Parish
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Evening Service
Clermont Methodist Church announces service Sunday evening at 7 30. Members who have not yet fulfilled church pledges are urged to complete them this week. Services will resume next Sunday evening led by Rev Bruce D Jones Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Card of Appreciation for Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ernest L Holt thank Rev Abrahamson Rev Nesset and the East Clermont congregation for cards and kind remembrances on their silver wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends share in their appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrahamson
Nesset
East Clermont
Ernest L. Holt
Clermont Calendar Items and Visiting Notables
The Clermont calendar lists meetings for East Socie and Rosary Society on June 2, plus Business and Professional Women and a Council meeting on June 6. O E S gathering on June 7. Local visits included Ardis Olson in Dubuque and relatives, and travels of Albert and Ellis Pringle, Doris Gilbert, W H Delaney, and others visiting Clermont. Weekend visits feature Henry Kittelson home and fish fry at McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Societies
Rosary Society
Clermont No 2 School Year Attendance Report
The Clermont No 2 school closed May 24 after a year with 95.3 percent attendance hampered by a mumps epidemic. Donald Havenstrite achieved perfect annual attendance. Arnold Guyer and Carla Hangartner missed two days. Verla Hangariner and Harley Evenson averaged 98 percent. 262 books were read, Arnold Guyer read 63. Two-week absence due to appendectomy for Harley Evenson. All pupils visited the dentist. dress dental cards. Teachers: Anna Mae Kimball and Betty Havenstrite assisted by Leslie Guyer, Mrs Evenson, and Marjorie as visitors. Marilyn Guyer absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Havenstrite
Arnold Guyer
Carla Hangartner
Verla Hangariner
Harley Evenson
Schol
Betty Havenstrite
Leslie Guyer
Guttenberg 12 Clermont 3 in 45 run game
Baseball totals list Ruth Rutledge J Looney Cline and K Looney with Bolsinger as standouts. Pitching data show Looney Cline Hog an and Dave handling hitters with Moats as umpire. Multiple social notes follow detailing visits and family gatherings across Harmony Lawler Swan Dyersville Monons and nearby towns with birthdays and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge
J. Looney
Cline
K. Looney
Bolsinger
Looney
Hogan
Dave
Moats
Guttenberg
Clermont
Aba Larson
Monroe
Anderson
Olson
L. Olson
IJ. Nelson
Rf Monroe
Ol Rutledge
Schwaser
Kreibs
Kenyon
Jacquette
Hall
Reinhart
M. Duwe
Campfire Girls Plan Poppy Sale After May Meeting
The Odako Campfire Girls met May 21 at the Legion Hall. They opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the Campfire law as eight girls answered roll call with their Indian names and meanings. Honors were reported to the guardian, and the group decided to sell poppies Saturday, arranging a house to house sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Legion Hall
The
Guardian
Penfold Bigler Wedding at St Patrick's Cedar Falls
Naomi Penfold and John Bigler exchanged marriage vows May 21 at St Patrick's Church Cedar Falls with Rev J Mauer. Music included baritone soloist David Hermann and organist Edwin Melickar. Bridal attire featured candlelight slipper satin and Chantilly lace. attendants wore lilac, green, and yellow taffeta. Reception followed at Cedar Falls women's club. the party was hosted at the Bigler home with a rehearsal dinner preceding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's Church
Cedar Falls
Naomi Eileen Penfold
John William Bigler
J. Mauer
David Hermann
Paris Angelicus
Edwin Melickar
Robert Benton
Bigler
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Riverside Club
G. M. Study Club Meeting
Norman Sampson
Kensett
Colby-Olsen
Jacquelyn
la Crosse
Wis
de Voine Quillen
New Albia
Lansing
Mary Ann Nelson
Dean Schultz
Monona
Madison
Nelson
St. Peter’s
Dairy Days Committee
Bertha Hartman
Esther Perrine
Frank Evans
Detroit
Mich
Louie Olson
Wm. B. Miller
Willet Pfister
Preston
Ray Tomshek
Harvey
Savanna
Marion Probert
Clinton
Billy Bigler
Naomi Penfold
Winifred Sullivan
Wm. Burrow
Robert Burrow
August
Albert Burrow
Ba Rc R A Ek Hall
Stanley G. Gunsten
Floyd Bergeson
Larry
Bonnie
Mrs. Starkey
Holts
Wadena
Wm. Hitch
Grundy Center
Harry Vauelin
Gerner
McGregor
Lawrence Gerner
Andrew Gerner
George Simon
Ray Wolfrum
Wm. Hutchinson
Rockford
Margaret Techanis
Postville
Mary Techaniz
Tommy Bishop
Waterloo
W. W. Brandt
Gilbert Hanson
Lena Peters
Louise Miller
Eg Amundson
Alvin Amundson
Arnold Peterson
Fred Iverson
Decoreh
Alvin Aipundson
Atene
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
Dubuque
Albert Pringle
Sedalia
Ellis Pringle
Everett
Washington
Doris Gilbert
Omsha
Nels. Gilbert
W. H. Delaney
H. F Becker
Floyd Nefzger
Forest Park
Ill
Jim McKernan
Gladys Barnes
Orlando Kittelson
Bessie Sullivan
Kittelsons
Henry Wolf
Elkader
Fred Wolf
Wash
W. R. Blake
Earl Simpson
Arthur
Waverly
No Tman Simpson
Janet
Campfire Girls
Penfold—Bigler
Lowe Brothers High Standard
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Town
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