Miss Joan EB and Mr Anderson wed in Little Brown Church
Miss Joan EB OI of Mav sua sheen joined by Rev Hanacom officiated at a double ring ceremony in the Little Brown Church Nashua. Darlene served as matron of honor, Anderson of Clermont as best man, then the couple departed for a brief wedding trip to establish their home in West Union. A luncheon shower for Mrs Johnson followed at Ludlow hosted by Marian Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan EB. OI
Darlene
Anderson
Clermont
Riverside Club Meeting in May At Olson and Boyle Home
The Riverside Social Club met on Wednesday May 24 at the homes of Marjorie Olson and Marjorie Boyle with 15 members and five guests present. Activities included singing, scripture reading, bake sale planning for June 21 in Clermont, readings by Maude Bement, two contests won by Nora Larson Harriett Olson and Nora Anderson, door prize to Mrs Bernell Larson, and a reminder that the next meeting June 28 at Maggie Andersons with Ruth Larson co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Marjorie Olson
Marjorie Boyle
Marorie Olson
Clermont
Maude Bement
Millie Schatz
Arlene Kloster
Nora Larson
Harriett Olson
Nora Anderson
Bernell Larson
Maggie Anderson
Ruth Larson
Wellses Dine diplomatically at Strawberry Point Visit
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wells visited Strawberry Point last Sunday and enjoyed dinner there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ralph Wells
Strawberry Point
B P Women’s Meeting and Local News Highlights May 29
The B P Women’s meeting was held May 29 with co hosts Hazel Vetiz Meyer and a group session of bridge. Eve Atte Lyn Anderson wed Miss Eve Atte Lyn Anderson to Harold Light in a pretty home ceremony. Attendees included Mrs Meyer, guests from the Auxiliary and national officers explaining administration. Several locals, including Harry Shipton, Iva Helgerson, Anna Larabee and others, were noted for travel, education, or new cars. Visits to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and St Paul were mentioned along with farm, hospital and union events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakel Mey
Hazel
Vetiz
Eve- Atte
Bridge
Miller Farm
Wnch
West Union
Clarence Grilver
Dubuque
Auxiliary
Harry Shipton
Coe College
H. ¥. Shipton
Iva Helgerson
Cedar Falls
Anna Larabee
Anna Nord
Town City
Louie Olson
University Hospital
Simon Nelson
St. Paul
Nelson
Major Robbins
Cedar Rapids
William Larabee
Pete Cummings
Elmer Hoag
Jack Shipton
Waterloo
Eastman
F .K
Meeting of Clermont Ladies Aid votes library insurance and clean day
The Clermont Ladies Aid met at Mary Olson's home with Ruth Starkey and Andine Vasby assisting. Members voted to take out library insurance and to designate June 8 for cleaning the public library. Chrystal Thoma led a Mothers Day themed program. Next meeting at Ruth Olson's home with LaNora Halverson and Agnes Bilden as co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ladies Aid
Mary Olson
Ruth Starkey
Andine Vasby
Chrystal Thoma
Ruth Olson
LaNora Halverson
Agnes Bilden
Lorrinne Crowe
East Clermont Sewing Society Meeting Summary
The East Clermont Sewing Society met June 1 in church parlors with hostesses Mesdames Bertine Gilbertson M J Block hus Morris Amundson Arthur Amundson and Otto Blockhus Rev Nesser opened with devotion The secretary reported and was accepted A 10 offering to the W M F Minneapolis delegate was voted Evelyn Erickson led the program Fern Bohlken Lutheran student counselor from Iowa talked about their work and showed pictures Birthday offerings were given by several members Table grace and the Lord s Prayer were recited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Irene Olson
Carrie Thorson
Clermont Cemetery Association annual meeting notice
The Clermont Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday June 12 at 8 00 p m at Farmers Savings Bank Election of officers will be held Also notices of swimming class meeting and several community events and travel plans are listed including fishing trips and college commencements with names such as Otto Brandt Bil Oestman Karl Martin Robert Barr Delores Meyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Cemetery Association
Farmers Savings Bank
Red Cross
Yhouse
Otto Brandt
Bil
Loras
St. Mary's Home
Loras Chapel
Christ/ the King
Bridal Showers Honor Evelyn Erickson In Two Gatherings
Evelyn Erickson was honored with a May 28 bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Orrin Olson. Guests included college friends. readings and gift opening followed a luncheon on the host’s lawn. A second, sister-hosted shower Friday featured contests and more gifts.
Graceful West Clermont wedding ties Buraas to Wilson
In West Clermont Lutheran church on June 3, Gloria Buraas and Donald Wilson united in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. A O Nesset. Iris décor shaded the altar as organist La Vonne Sweinson played and Donna Johnson sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Buraag
Bertina Buraas
Gilbert Buraas
Donald Wilson
E. O. Wilson
Arlington
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesset
LaVonne Sweinson
Donna Jonnson
Alfred Burnas
Ruth Westpfahl
Robert Wilson
Dick Wilson
Gerald Aanes
John Oliver
Burnas
Clarice
jJean Aanes
DeAlta Buraas
Lorraine Kittelson
Marilyn Backhaus
June Schroeder
Darlene Olson
Clermont High School
Postville
Arlington High School
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Germann Anderson Wedding Attended By Chicago Guests
Mr and Mrs Herman Johnson and daughter from Chicago were en route to a Germann Anderson wedding near Postville when their car overturned a mile from town. All occupants escaped injury and the Johnsons plan to move to Grays Lake DI after visiting the Andersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Johnson
Chicago
Postville
Johnson
Grays Lake
Anderson
Margaret Techantz
Joan
Gerner
Cedar Rapids
Margaret
Chaperons Named for Red Cross Swimming Lessons
A list of chaperons accompanies young swimmers for Red Cross lessons this summer. If a participant cannot attend, they must arrange a substitute. Dates span June 9 to July 17 with pairs including Lucylle Triem, Joyce Appelman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Theer
Lucylle Triem
Joyce Appelman
Fran Hoopman
Amy Meyer
Aileen Pratt
Loretta
Schultz
Gladys Nelson
Myrtle Nelson
Viola Swenson
Mildred Moore
Lorranne Crowe
Margaret Wagner
Ethyl Paulson
Florence Martin
Sophie Follett
Florence Gutcher
Clara Belschner
Laverl Olson
Sally Stumme
Harriet Olson
Mary Olson
Bertha Easler
Ruth Olson
Bernell Larson
East Clermont choir guests at Zion Lutheran Iowa City
Visit to Zion Lutheran church in Iowa City on Sunday June 4 featured the East Clermont choir singing two anthems Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee and Vision of Christ Rev Nesset preached the sermon after which guests joined a Home builders dinner and a university city tour Names listed include Rev A G Nesset Elsie Dean Kittelson Thelma Lyngaas Marilyn Daren Geraldine Lavanda Quinton Olson Oliver La Verne Larson Wayne Roger Clarence Norene Amundson Sylvan Taylor Norris Reierson Velma Minerva Eugene Thorson Dayne Tindershott Iva Peterson Verla Gunderson Ruth Anderson Gerald Kenneth Harlan Blockhus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
A. O. Nesset
Zion Lutheran Church
Iowa City
Nesset
Arvin Olson
A. G. Nesset
Elsie
Dean Kittelson
Thelmas
Janet Lyngaas
Marilyn
Darene
Geraldine
Lavanda
Quinton Olson
Oliver
LaVerne Larson
Wayne
Roger
Clarence
Norene Amundson
Sylvan Taylor
Norris
Reierson
Velma
Minerva
Eugene Thorson
Dayne Tin
Memorial Day Socials and Visit Notes in Postville Area
Norma Brandt of Postville spends weeks in the Verni Brandt home. Local families host Memorial Day dinners and visits including Len Simek, Beverly Walker, K B Thoma and others. Henry Schweinerus returns from University Hospital. Memorial Day guests gathered at Wm. Belschmer’s New Albin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Brandt
Postville
Verni Brandt
Len Simek
Beverdy Walker
K. B. Thoma and Sons
Louise Miller
Fred Tschantz
Wadena
Margaret Tschantz
Michael Thoma
Keith Thoma
Lena Peters
Beverly Walker
Mary Grover
Orval Sullivan
Kathryn
Elkader
Gordon Hoopmaan
Charles City
Fred Clark
Independence
Bennie Walker
Swan
Albert Lubke
Henry Schweinerus
University Hospital
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
West Clermont and East Clermont Church Activities Schedule
A schedule of church events for West Clermont and East Clermont including confirmation services on Sunday June 11 at 9 30 p m and 11 00 a m, an 8 p m concert by Orben Sime, and a June 8 collection. June 9 closes vacation schools with a noon picnic and a church program at 2 pm. Catechization of confirmands at West church at 8 pm June 11. East Clermont cradle roll party June 13 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
East Clermont
Orben Sime
the Highland Societies
Albert L. Dennler
Picnie
East Cler‘mont
Clermont Methodist Church Annual Meeting Plans Sunday Services
The Clermont Methodist Church reported a fine spirit at the annual meeting on Monday evening. Plans are being formed to hold services on Sunday morning.
Boy Scouts Met Troops 1 Meeting and Summer Plans
A May 25 Scout gathering led by Allen Johnson had six scouts present as they discussed second class requirements and planned a summer camping trip at Ingawanis. The group also played tractor during the game period and noted a swamping trip by eight scouts near Second Dike last Friday. The Ladies' Aid Society announced a bake sale at the Ford garage at 3 PM on Saturday, June 10. Weekend visitors included Helen and Joan Gerner in Cedar Rapids, Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids, Tipton's Dean DeSart and Debby, Loyce Erickson of Chicago, and others visiting from Davenport, Moline, and surrounding areas. Community members hosted or attended various family gatherings and celebrations, including Lavanda Thompson and Harold Richart's wedding in Frankville and Maureen Bush's first birthday celebration with her grandparents and relatives. The G. O. Anderson and nearby households received guests while travel and visits continued among residents from Postville, Corwith, Ossian, and Castalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Johnson
Ingawanis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ford
Air
Norbert Gerner
Cedar Rapids
Helen
Joan Gerner
J. A. Erickson
Norman Erickson
Dean DeSart
Debby
Tipton
Loyce Erickson
Chicago
Nels Gilbert
Lorene
Forest Medberry
Davenport
Moline
Wm. Belschner
Carl Lueder
Hawkeye
H. A. Lubke
Maureen Bush
Ace Bush
Postville
Jack Bush
Corwith
Clarence Jellings
Wm. Brehm
Emil Schweinefus
Castalrs
Clarence Oakland
Ossian
Henry Schweinefus
Ben Frautschy
Geo. Paulson
Albert Christianson
Clara Christianson
Oscar Thompson
Lavanda Thompson
Harold Richart
Frankville
Ed Burt
Ida Henkes
Monona
Walter Germann
Margaret
Arbuckle
G. O. “Anderson
D Mary' Martin
G. O. Anderson
Howard Larson
Spring Grove
Minn
Hans J. Larson
Clermont Calendar Week Ahead Events
The Clermont community calendar lists meetings and gatherings: Monday June 12 American Legion events. Tuesday June 13 Woodlaw Study Club and American Legion Auxiliary sessions, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americal Legion
Woodlaw Study Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Confirmation Services Next Sunday at Clermont churches
On Sunday morning, June 14, confirmation services will be held at West Clermont Lutheran at 8:30 and East Clermont Lutheran at 11:00. West church class includes Alton Ames, Kathleen Halverson, Kenneth Halverson, Kay Jacobson, Laverne Larson, Beverly Nelson, Delores Nelson, Robert Schave, Gene Snyder, Marguerite Sullivan, Donald Sutter, William Swenson, Duane Wandes, Marilyn Wede. East Clermont class members are Victor Amundson and Shirley Buraas. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont
Unique Sacred Concert At West Clermont Church
A Sunday evening program at West Clermont Lutheran church features Orbem Lime, a World War II veteran, in a 60 minute recital of song and varied instruments. Sima will perform six unusual instruments including theremin and electric Hawaiian guitar. The event, free with offerings, invites all in the community and coincides with confirmation services at East and West Clermont churches the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clemmont Lutheran Church
Orbem Lime
U. S. Army
Sima
Sime
Clermont
Ares
Card of Thanks and Community Notes
Mrs Arthur Olson expresses gratitude for cards, gifts, and visits during hospital stay and recovery. Mr and Mrs Alvin Amundson attended a Descorah area family picnic. Mr and Mrs Franz Appelman and Barbara visited the Roggenasch home in Lancaster Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Hospital
Arthur Olson
Alvin Amundson
Decorah
Franz Appelman
Barbara
Dan Roggenasch
Lancaster
Wis
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Riverside Club Meeting
Briggs-Stratton
Iowa
John Deere
Bo Mre
John ‘Deere
Iala
Olson" Olson
B. & P. Women’s Meeting
Hems
Yune 11
Ftés
Meeting of Ladies’ Aid
Sewing Circle Meeting
Evelyn Erickson
Orrin Olson
Evelyn
Oscar Nyhokken
Miss Erickson
Lillian
Delores
Alvin Erickson
Fred Pister
Joe
Oscar
Leslie Baker
Lloyd Aanes
Arthur Palas
Joe McNeil
Ames Olson
Almer
Martin Amundson
Irene Rogers
Lamont
Gericke
Milford Olson
Adeline Buster
Jean
Carrice Aanes
Karen Olson
Verla Gunder
Bernice Blockhus
Iva Peter
Lavanda Ol
Ruth Anderson
DeAlta Bur
Ardis Groth
Velma Thorson
Thelma Lyn- Baas
David Smith
Ames
Carl Smith
Carol
Caroline Erickson
Keith
Spillville
Billy Bros
Edward Dahms
Neral
Engle
Aa Ygerford
Magon City
Myra Shuster
Mitchell
Clexmont
Mra
Clifton Pringle
Arnolf Home
Buraas—Wilson
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Boy Scouts
Business
A. Erickson
Dwa
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