Swenson Begins Plebe Year at Annapolis Navy School
Midshipman C. W. Swenson starts his plebe year at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. He will sail on the USS Des Moines for a two month cruise visiting European ports including Coruna and Antwerp before touring Brussels and Paris then proceeding to Cuba for gunnery practice and returning home for a month of leave. His cruise address is Midshipman C. W. Swenson 57 USS Des Moines Care Fleet Post Office New York NY.
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
W. Swenson
Des Moines
Europe
Caruna
Spain
Antwerp
Belgium
Brussels
Paris
France
Cuba
C. W. Swenson
USS
Care Fleet Post Office
New York
N.Y
Group, A
Third Son Born to Crowe Family in Danville
Mrs Lorranne Crowe received word from her son Richard of Danville that they welcomed a son weighing 9 pounds on May 28. This marks the Crowe family's third boy. Crowe and Cathryn celebrate, with relatives visiting. Meanwhile Hans Sandvold learned their son and wife Morris Wolf welcomed a daughter in Tokyo on May 29.
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Lorranne Crowe Y
Richard
Danville
Hans Sandvold
Morris Wolf
Tokyo
Japan
Roggensack and guests weekend in Franz Appelman home
Mr and Mrs R R Roggensack and family of Lancaster Wisconsin were weekend guests in the Franz Appelman home Also four dinner guests Sunday were B O Henderson vice Mr and Mrs Ed Buser of Town City who spent the weekend with relatives here
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R. R. Roggensack
Lancaster
Wis
Franz Appelman
Henderson
Ed Buser
Town City
West Clermont Mission Society Meets in May
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday May 19 with hostesses Morris Howard Learn IC Jer dee Dwain Anderson Sophie Anderson Morris Amundson Norman Lieran Wm Schmidt and Gordon Hoopman. The session opened with hymn and devotions while Mrs Ray Tomsheck led a Bible study on the New Woman series based on James. A presentation honored Mrs Alfred Olson and Mrs Theo Kjysa for life membership. A spring clothing drive was approved and local donations invited.
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the West
Clermont
Mission Society
Morris
Howard
Learn
Jerdee
Dwain Anderson
Sophie Anderson
Morris Amundson
Norman Lieran
Wm, Schmidt
Gordon Hoopman
Ray ‘Tomsheck
James
Knudsen
Circuit Life
Alfred Olson
Theo, Kjysa
Ill and Hospitalized Home From Hospital
Mrs. Fred Cline has returned to her Decorah home and remains bedbound awaiting a speedy recovery. Also, Mrs. James Triem, after a serious disc operation at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids, went home to Marion this weekend wearing a brace. A community note from Clermont hopes for her speedy recovery. A Sunday reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Millard Larson gathered many relatives from Decorah Manchester Cedar Rapids LeRoy Rochester West Union and Hollywood. Several guests from these families visited. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy flowers and memorials from the Connor Kelleher and Bruce families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred [Cline
Decorah
James Triem
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Clermont
Millard C. Larson
John
Larson
Conrad Arness
Edwin Arness
Russell Larson
Manchester
Lewis Blood
Leta
1Cedar ‘Rapids
Lars 'Oslind and
Harold
LeRoy, Mim
Vivian Fitzgerald
Rochester, Minn
Arte
Connor
Kelleher
Bruce
Scholarship grants Judy Paulson college fee exemption
Judy Paulson a senior at Clo mont High School has won a partial fee exemption scholarship at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls to prepare for teaching. It covers $11 of the $40 college fee for twelve quarters, total value $364, contingent on residence and good scholastic standing. Begin in 1954 summer or fall, a residence hall is required. Awards for typing and shorthand pins are listed for several students, and 8th grade graduation was held May 25 with play Alex the Great. Dental cards returned by freshmen and sophomores and seniors listed.
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Judy Paulson
Clermont ‘High School
Iowa State Teacher's College
Cedar Falls
Judy
ISTC
State of
Iowa
Alex the Great
Helen Burger
Rose Larson
Donna Thies
Patricia Morse
Dean Schneider
Larry Bergeson
Mary Swenson
Jerry Wander
Berty Henderson
Judith Nims
Joyce Larson
Leslie Vauslin
Duane Gutcher
Karol Hyde
JoAnn Marble
Mr. O 'Moore
Lutheran Bible school enrolls 120 pupils across grades
One hundred twenty children are enrolled in the Lutheran Bible school with 18 in kindergarten under Mrs. Clifford Kittel. First through sixth grades include 1 in IM and Mrs. Millard Nelson’s 2nd grade class, 28 in 4th to 6th grades under Mrs. Louie Olson, and 90 in 7th to 9th grades with Andine Vasby and Marilyn Guyer. The school closes Thursday June 10 with a noon picnic in the church hall and exercises at 1:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Bible School
Clifford Kittel
Millard Nelson, Sr
Arthur Nelson
Louie Olson
Andine Vasby
Marilyn Guyer
Methodist Church Service Notice with Minister Steinman
The bi weekly worship service will be held this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m The public is cordially invited to worship with us at the Methodist church under Minister E G Steinman.
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E. G. Steinman
Women's Service Club Meets in May Session
The Women s Service club met on Tuesday May 18 with eleven members and four visitors. They discussed home care and safety, heard readings by Mrs. Burrow Anderson and Gress, voted 2 to the Red Cross, and celebrated Mrs Burrow s birthday. The next meeting is planned at the farm home of Mrs G O Anderson.
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Women's Service Club
Ticmes
Isabel Nelson
Wm. Burrow
G. C. Anderson
Claude Gress
Red Cross
Wm. Buripow
G. O. Anderson
Full Gospel Sunday services and Bible study schedule
Full Gospel un-denominational Sunday school at 10 00 a m Sunday services at 11 00 a m Thursday Bible study at 8 00 p m Everyone is welcome Located at Qn No 18 2 miles west of Clermont in school house
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Clermont
St. Peter's Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney, pastor, announces Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00. Confessions are offered Saturday evening and before Mass.
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Robert Cooney
Confessions
Pentecost Festival at West Clermont Church Events
Clermont parish holds public catechization for confirmands Friday at 8, with senior confir mands Saturday, Pentecost Sunday services at 9 30 and 11 00, and a Vacation Bible School through Tuesday. Activities include a picnic, sewing society meetings, chair rehearsal, and a silent auction hosted by local ladies.
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B. Knudsen
West Clermont
iPicnic
East Clermont
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Annie Gunderson
O. M. Blockhus
Norman Amundson
Helen Reinhart
Leo Larson
Minerva Thorson
Aia and Dorcas Society
Mdms
Wm, Torkelson
Albert L. Dennler
Harold Melsner
Council Meeting Notes and Community Group Schedule
On Monday June 7 a council meeting is noted with Methodist W. and C&S involved. On Tuesday June B the American Legion Auxiliary and Woodland Study Club are scheduled to meet.
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Methodist W.is. C&s
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study Club
Town Aid Meeting Plans Riverside Park Gift
The Town Ladies Aid met May 26 at Mrs Burkard Riegel’s home with hostesses Mrs Mary Olson and Andine Vasby. Roll call cited Early i Recollections of Mother. The picnic table and a park trash can were approved as gifts for Riverside Park. The program reviewed She Did Take It with Her. Next meeting June 1 30, at Mrs Rosina’s home.
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Town Ladies Aid
Burkard Riegel
Mary Olson
Andine Vasby
Riverside Park
Ladies Aid
Game Committee
Clarence Tatra
Rosina Anderson
George Rounds Retires as Clermont Postmaster
Herbert Martin appointed acting postmaster in Clermont after George Rounds retirement. Martin assumed duty on Tuesday, June 1. Washington visitor Commodore Thomas and Burlington resident Mrs. Loretta Hansen assisted Douglas Thomas family with moving preparations. Mrs. Hansen and Thomas family then left for Burlington to await move to Washington DC. Sheryl Halvorson and Mr. Stanton Halvorson and family guests in Cedar Rapids. Doris and Lorene Gilbert visited Cedar Rapids with their parents over Memorial weekend.
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Herbert Martin
Clermont
Geo. Rounds
Martin
Commodore Thomas
Washington, D. C
Loretta Hansen
Burlington
Douglas Thomas
Cedar Rapids
LaNora Halvorson
Doris
Lorene Gilbert
Nels Gilbert
Perfect Attendance At Local High School Recognized
Thirteen students including Mary Kamp Gerene Larson Janice Larson JoAnn Moore Grace Olgon Barbara Thies Albert Wede Marilee Entwiele Wayne Havenshire Jean Morse Elaine Tatro Ellen Kneeland and Glendal Nygeard earned perfect attendance for the year, accompanied by Mrs Moore and Mrs Meskel.
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Ann Larson
Marilyn Guyer
Jean Morse
Vera’ Hangartner
Janice Olson
John Knudsen
Joan Bennett
Yvonne Chapman
Caroline Kirkestue
Elaine Tatro
Glendal Nygaard
Mary Morse
Mary Martin
Vera Hangartner
Joann Swenson
Shirley Olson
Helen Relerson
Ellen Kneeland
Mary Kamp
Gerene’ Larson
Janice Larson
JoAnn Moore
Grace Olgon
Barbara Thies Albert Wede
Marilee Entwiele
Wayne Havenshire
Elaine ‘Tatro
Glendal Nygeard
Town and Country Club Meeting Held
The Town and Country Club met at the home of Mr Art Amundson on Thursday evening May 27 with 17 members attending. Reports of the county convention were given and members voted to donate one cent per inch of waist to aid Independence Hall restoration. Mrs Ray Tomshek read on Coffee from the Club Woman. A tour was approved to Watkins factory and Red Wing potteries. Mrs Clarence Kittelson spoke on legislation and Mrs Lee Palmer led First Aid. Lunch and social hour followed. visitors included Ruth Liddle Sonja Linus Fairbank etc.
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Town and Country Club
Art Amundson
Independence Hall
Ray Tomsheck
Watkins Factory
Potteries
Red Wing
Minn
Clarence Kittelson
Lee Palmer
Do your little kindness today Marie may be too
A fragmented message cites a phrase about performing small acts of kindness for Marie, with a note that the idea may be outdated or overly optimistic. No additional context or details are readable.
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Marie
G M Study Club Met Friday May 21
The Grand Meadow Study club met at Mrs. Carman Swenson's home on May 21 with guests Mrs. Alen Habeger of Elgin and Mrs. Almer L. Nelson. A reading by Mrs. Ed Kozelka and a program on Music led by Lyle Aanes included a Jackie Gleason report. A family picnic was set for June 13 at Waukon Park. No meetings in July or August. resume in September.
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Grand Meadow
Carman Swenson
Alen Habeger
Elgin
Almer L. Nelson
Ed Kozelka
Lyle Aanes
Jackie Gleason
Waukon
Alma Roland returns home after teaching year in Bagley
Alma Roland came home Sunday from Bagley where she taught for a year. Charles and Albert Kelley of Mason City visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly last Sunday. Mrs. Anthony Parrish and daughter Mary Waterloo visited with sister Mrs. Otto Vasby. Mrs. Herman Rolfs and Madaline Olson returned from Ames Monday after attending Veisha events.
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Alma Roland
Bagley
Charles and
Albert Kelley
Mason City
Wm. Kelly
Anthony Parrish
Mary Waterloo
Otto Vasby
Herman Rolfs
Magdalene Olson
Ames
Riverside Social Club Met On May 26
The Riverside Social club met Wednesday May 26 at Mrs Oliver Rowland's home with co host Mrs L T N Olson. Twelve members answered roll call and one visitor attended. Mrs Rowland read scripture and Mrs Gilbert Anderson gave a reading. Two entertainment contests were held for fun.
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Riverside Social Clu
Oliver Rowland
L. T. N. Olson
Rowland
Gilbert Anderson
Vogel Family Weekend Guests Attend Probert Graduation
The Robert Vogel family of Marion were weekend guests in the Guy Probert home and planned to attend the graduation of Mrs. Vogel s brother Leland Probert. Joseph Skelton and son Jim of Chicago spent the weekend in the Robert Skelton home.
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Robert Vogel
Marion
Guy Probert
Mrs. Vogel
Leland Probert
Joseph Skelton
Jim
Chicago
Robert Skelton
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Complete Insurance Service
Florence Bear
Clermont Brick & Sand
Misission Society
Vivian Easler
Harley Evenson
Patsy Gass
Dorothy Helgerson
Arlene Knudsen
Gerene Larson
Ronald Lyngans
Robert Nelson
Carol Mott
Judy Nelson
Elliott Olson
Grace Olson
Shirley Peterson
LaVern Swenson
Charles Wagner
Keith Aanes
Sandra Olson
Shéryn Peterson
Janica Olson
Vera Hangertner
Adrian Larson
Harlan, Schultz
John Vauslin
Norma Schweinefus
Leo Riegel
Ilo Meyer
Bible
W.S. C
Full
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Geo
Ruth Liddle
Sonja
Linus
Fairbank
Arvid Anderson
Kathy
Carlyle Anderson
Shelly
Kenneth Anderson
Aldora Anderson
L'Myra
Martha Blackett
Fish
Eigin
G. M. Study Club
Enterprise
Riverside Club
Farmers Savings Bank
FDIC
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
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