Cadet Ralph Schrader Completes Flying School Training
Cadet Ralph J Schrader of Clermont completes basic flying training at Marana Basic Flying School in Tucson Arizona. He is son of Mrs Hazel Voelz of Luana. He attended Luana Consolidated and Clermont High, class of 1998, prior to joining the Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Schrader
Clermont
Way
Marana
Tucson
Arizona
Tuscon
Schrader
Hazel Voelz
Luana
Clermont High School
Air Corps
Luana Coop, Creamery
Clermont Cream
EE Honored at Shower in Miami Home
Doily and Mrs. Arthur Wolfs were honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Wolfs home. About 200 guests attended to extend congratulations and present gifts to the couple. The table featured red white and blue streamers in a V shape with a decorated cake at center. Corp. and Mrs. Wolfs formerly Ruth Nagle of Postville wed at Hattiesburg Mississippi on Sept 12. They plan to return to Miami Florida today after the shower. Mrs. Arnold Cagley and children and her father Earl Brause of Waterloo visited. Mr Cagley has been inducted into the army and is stationed in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doily
Arthur Wolfs
Henry, Wolfs
Mississippi
Miami
Florida
Arnold Cagley
Earl Brause
Waterloo
Elvira Johnson
Cagley
Army
North Carolina
Soldier Follows Supreme Sacrifice in North Africa
Memorial services were held for Pvt. Joseph J. Olson of Clermont at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Olson, 30, was killed in action in North Africa on April 24 while married to Melinda Roe of Harpers Ferry. He served at Camp Croft and Fort Bragg before shipping out, leaving a widow, parents, five sisters and one brother. Military honors were provided by Sheehan Post American Legion with taps marking the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Joseph J. Olson
Clermont
Olson
North Africa
Axel Shelveland
Sheehan
American Legion
Supt
T. C. Ressler
Norman Gilbert
Arthur
Clarence Amundson
Joseph I. Olson
Alfred Olson
West Clermont
Larson Bros
Melinda Roe
Harpers Ferry
Cedar Rapids
Camp Croft
S. C
Fort Bragg
N.C
Melinda Olson
Agnes
Kenneth Ellis
Auburnville
Wis
Bessie
Henry Hirsch
Marshfield
Irene
Clarence Thompson
Fort Collins
Colo
Gladys
Donald Kobinger
Long Beach
Calif
Toin
Orrin Rae
Leonard
Olaf
Joseph
Annual Meeting Notice by Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Fayette County Iowa will be held at the Legion Hall in Fayette Iowa on June 8 1943 to elect officers and conduct other business. De A Knox Secy. 40c Barnabetta Olson and Ina Moen went to Cedar Rapids Monday to look for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Fayette County
Iowa
Legion Hall
Fayette
A. D. Knox
Sec'y
American Home
American Home Magazine Corporation
Fourth Ave
New York
Barnabetta Olson
Ina Moen
Cedar Rapids
Grand Meadow Study Club Met at Olson Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Richard Olson's home on May 28 with fifteen members present and guests Doris Johnson and Mrs yy of Westmon. The group opened with The Star Spangled Banner, shared hobbies during roll call, and read minutes with a small correction. The program included songs by five girls, poems by Mrs. H. Kittleson, and prizes won by Arlene Amundson and Mrs. Emma Gunderson. Members brought salvage items for the drive and lunch was served by Mrs. C. Kittleson and Mrs. Arthur Helgerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Richard Olson
Old Rugged Cross
Arlene Amundson
Emma Gunderson
Westmon
Dad
Doris Johnson
M. Amundson
Irene Helgerson
C. Kittleson
Arthur Helgerson
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Viola Roland at Home
Mrs. G. A. Roland hosted a pre-nuptial shower for her daughter Viola with social games including Bridge and Bingo. A mock wedding entertained guests led by Mrs. Nels Gilbert and others, followed by gift opening and refreshments. Attending were Alma Roland of Des Moines and numerous local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Roland
Viola
Nels Gilbert
J. C. Halverson
Helen
Wm. B. Miller
John Camp
Hazel Olson
Alma Roland
Des Moines
Allen Habeger
Carl Torj Kelson
Elgin
West Union
Cornelius Reierson
L. O. Reierson
John Wald
Clarence Kirkeberg
Harry Gunderson
Hermia Shefverland
Agnes Bilden
Start Renewing Drivers Licenses June 7
Town auto drivers may apply to renew licenses starting Monday June 7 for a three year term at 75 cents. No in person visit needed as blanks are available in all towns and can be mailed with the fee or carried by one person to supply multiple applications. Memorial Day visitors in the H A Lubke home included Gordon Junker family of Traer and Mrs Noble Liles of Elgin Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald F. Brenner
Conrad Brenner
St. Mary’s High School
Riverside
H. A. Lubke
Gordon Junker
Traer
Noble Liles
Elgin
Ill
Memorial services held for Joseph Olson attendees listed
Memorial services for Joseph Olson drew attendees beyond his immediate family. Names include Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson of Chatfield Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Alert Roe, Ms. and Mrs. Ove Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Gilman Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O'Brien, Mrs. Carole Kiesau and Eugene, Louis Koehring of Waukon, Mr. and Mrs. James Jeghum of Waterville Theo Pladsen, Mavis Pladsen, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roe, Mrs. Bessie Pense Jimmy and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roe, Everett and Cletus, all of Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Olson
James Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Chatfield
Minn
Alert Roe
Ove Roe
Melvin Roe
Thos. Roe
Gilman Hagen
Kenneth O’brien
Carole Kiesau
Eugene
Louis Ko
Clermont Calendar Highlights and Local Visits
The June schedule lists the Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Thursday, June 3, Town Council on Monday, June 7, American Legion Auxiliary and Woodland Study Club on Tuesday, June 8, and WCOF social meeting on Wednesday, June 9. Mrs Albert Scheel and Marjorie of Cedar Falls visited in the H A Lubke home Monday. Clarisa Paulson was on the sick list but improved after care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Town Council
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland
W. C.O.F
Albert Scheel
Marjorie
Cedar Falls
H. A. Lubke
Clarisa Paulson
Postwar business hinted in feed industry notice
After the war, the ad urges entering the feed business as a vital venture. No store or special equipment needed. farm experience near is sufficient. For full information, write Box 176 with name and address to the paper.
Picnic Observes Confirmation and Naval Service Sendoff
Sunday observances centered on LeAnna Osmundson family confirmation at home of her mother Mrs. Helen Osmundson. Attendees included numerous Castalia and nearby area families such as Osmundsons from West Union Elkport and Elgin plus Griebenow and Schwickerath relations. A second picnic at Ed Barnes home marked son John’s departure for Navy service and Gladys’s confirmation at the Lutheran church with guests from Canton Minnesota Postville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeAnna Osmundson
Helen Osmundson
Ed F. Schroeder
Duane
A. Halverson
Postville
Peters Erickson
Waterville
Leonard Osmundson
West Union
Lorraine Osmundson
Elkport
Thomas Osmundson
Clifford Osmundson
B. A. Berentson
Castalia
Elmer Osmundson
Elgin
Lars Osmundson
Russell
Clarence Johnson
Theo Kjosa
Emma Bear
Dennis
Nellie Halstenson
Ed Barnes
John
Navy
Gladys
Ernest Johnson
Canton
Minn
Elmer Brainerd
Milton Helgerson
Gertrude Schwickerath
May meeting of Ladies' Aid Society held at Mrs. Riegel home
Twenty one members attended the May gathering with Mrs. B. Riegel and hostesses Mrs. Wayne Abel and Andine Vasby. March and April library loans totaled 574 and 517 respectively. A India paper was presented by Mrs. Bess Tschantz. Nine visitors included Mrs. Howard Boyles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
B. Riegel
Wayne Abel
Andine Vasby
Howard Boyles
Frank Fay
Bettina Burras
Walter Fritz
Louis Cashman
Jessie Triem
Harry Becker
Carol Ressler
Elsie Jerdee
Mrs Elmer Trudo and Eugene Return Home After Cedar Rapids Stay
Mrs Elmer Trudo and Eugene have returned to their home here after spending several months in Cedar Rapids where Mr Trudo and Madonna are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Trudo
Eugene
Cedar Rapids
Entertainers Host Women’s Club Meet in Clermont Home
Entertain B and P Club Andine Vasby and Mrs Hazel Voelz hosted a Monday Clermont gathering. Nine members attended with three guests Mrs J A Erickson Mrs Arnold Stimme and Mrs T C Ressler. After business bridge prizes went to Mrs H A Lubke Mrs Wm Crowe and Mrs Albert Lubke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andine Vasby
Hazel Voelz
J. A. Erickson
Arnold Stimme
T. C .Ressler
Clermont
Phyllis Gress
The
WAVES
Gerald Heck
EH. J
Butch) Kaltenbach
H. A. Lubke
Wm. Crowe
Albert Lubke
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3Uy Nova
Nicholas Bileo
South Pacific
Sileo
G. M. Study Club
Love Brothers
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Entertain B. & P. Club
Ida Olson
Chicago
Russell Larson
Mississippi Nighthawks
Clermont Opera House
Fingold
Wingold” Products
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