Priscillas-Metal Church Hosting Working Band Meeting
At the church parlors a meeting led by Rev A O Nesset opened with devotion. The secretary’s report and thanks cards from Mrs Leonard Olson and Mrs Harold Halverson were read. It was decided programs continue with a short program at each meeting. The gathering closed with no hymn, but prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosresses
Jerdee
Harvey Meyer
Henry Olson
Ole Amiwanean
Andine _V
Nesset
Leonard Olson
Harold Halverson
Engagement announced for Annabelle Jean Flores wedding
Mrs and Loftegard announce the engagement of their daughter Annabelle Jean to Daniel Flores son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Flores of New York. The wedding is planned for this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tseo
Loftegard
Annabelle Jean
Daniel ™. Flores
Thomas ‘Flores
New York
Business and Proteactionary Women Bridge Night
The B and P Women met Monday evening at Mrs Clara Belschner home with Mrs Hazel Voelz assisting. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Grace Simek and Mrs Eleanor Pringle. Wilcon Co plant reopenings noted after the Packers strike. Carol Blake returned to Des Moines after a week in the Blake home. Annabelle Lofisgard attended the alumni dinner at UIU last Thursday and earned her Bachelor of Music degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Belschner
Hazel ‘Voelz
Grace Simek
Eleanor Pringle
Minn
Wilcon Co
W. RH
Blake
Carol Blake
Ladies' Aid Meeting Sets Simple Lunch Plan
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Rose Riegel's home with Pearl Smith Frances Hoopman and Marjorie Thomas as hostesses. The library tax fund of 124.59 was received. A motion limited lunch to two food items and a drink due to large, irregular attendance. Mrs. Edith Larson led the lesson on origins and habits of garden flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Riegel
Pearl Smith
Frances Hoopman
Marjorie
Students Display Handwork At School Exhibition
Much praise is given to Mr. Lorber and his high school boys for the articles they made during the school year and shown at the gym a week ago Sunday. The workmanship and finish were extraordinary and the coach will be greatly missed after this, his last year with the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorber
Mr. Lorber
Local youths head to Boys State program in Des Moines
Clermont selects Roger Amundson and David Appelman as its two Boys State delegates and they depart Sunday morning. Kenneth Blockhus from Elgin also leaves at the same time from the local airport. Piloting the trip are Ralph Schrader, Lucian Appelman and Walter Follett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Amundson
David Appelman
Clermont
Boys State
Des Moines
Kenneth Blockhus
Elgin
Ralph Schrader
Lucian Appelman
Walter Follett
Des Moines Couple Dines With Cedar Rapids Guests
Mr and Mrs Fred Decker of Des Moines were dinner guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Brant Appelman and family. Mr and Mrs A H Mott and Cynthia Embree of Cedar Rapids spent last Monday in the Bob Mott home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Decker
Des Moines
Brant Appelman
A. H. Mott
Cynthia Embree
Cedar Rapids
Bob Mott
Church Societies Met at George V. Larson Home
St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild gathered at Mrs George V Larson home on Thursday June 3 with Mrs Robert Franzen Mrs Anson Priest Ellen McGreevy and Nellie Sheehy assisting. Fourteen members answered roll call and several guests attended. A card congratulating the society on one hundred percent NCWC membership was read. Plans for the summer festival on June 27 were discussed and the meeting closed with the president leading a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Helgersons Hold Large Family Reunion at Helgerson Home
The Helgerson family gathered this Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helgerson home for a reunion. Guests included Tolley Helger and family from Barnesville Minnesota, Norman Jacobson and Ione and Norma from Meriden, Clara Helgerson Emmett, Arthur Helgerson and family from Postville, Everett Schlitter and Roger from Waukon, Earl Simpson and family from Waverly, George Frieden and Dianne, Norman Amundsen and Mark from Cedar Rapids, Clarence Helgerson of Waterloo, Milton Helgerson and family from Castalia, Julia Helgerson James Helgerson Austen Helgerson and Martin Amundson family participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgerson
Harry Helgerson
Tolley Helger
Barnesville
Minn
Norman Jacobson
Ione
Norma
Meriden
Clara Helgerson
Emmett
Arthur Helgerson
Postville
Everett. Schlitter
Roger
Waukon
Earl Simpson
Waverly
Pirs
George Frieden
Dianne
Norman Amundsen
Mark
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Helgerson
Waterloo
Milton Helgerson
Castalia
Julia Helgerson
James Helgerson
Austen Helgerson
Martin Amundson
Meeting of Grand Meadow Club
The Grand Meadow Study club met at Harriet Olson's home on May 28. Vice-president Helen Kittelson led in president’s absence. Members shared a roll call, program items included Picture Study and readings by Beulah Kozelka Jenny Lind Emma Gunderson and Erma Gunderson. A June 27 picnic at Decorah park was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Harriet Olson
Helen Kittelson
Roll Call
Mnutes
Decorah Park
Beulah Kozelka
Jenny Lind
Emma Gunderson
Dr. Mayes
Erma Gunderson
Mary Aanes
Rose Olson
Beryl Swenson
Stolle Rose Bet ye Stolle and Laverne Rose wed at West Clermont
Bettyene Stolle and Laverne Rose were married Sunday at 2:30 PM at West Clermont Lutheran Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev. A O Nesset. They exchanged vows before 175 guests and plan to reside in Fayette after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettyene Stolle
Harry Stolle
Laverne Rose
Ira’ Rose
West Clermont Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesset
Marilyn Stolle
Myra Stolle
Charles Rose
Harry
Stolle, Jr
Birthday party for Beverly Nelson at home
Mr and Mrs Almer Leo Nelson entertained at dinner on Sunday in compliment to their daughter Beverly turning 14. Guests included Andine Vasby Judy Swenson Virginia Nelson Kathryn Larson Marlene Durscher Robert Johnson Gordon Larson Billy Swenson Sylvan Taylor and Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson and Mary Kay. In the afternoon Beverly and guests attended a movie at Postville, making for a very happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Leo Nelson
Beverly
Andine Vasby
Judy Swenson
Virginia Nelson
Kathryn Larson
Marlene Durscher
Robert Johnson
Gordon Larson
Billy Swenson
Sylvan Taylor
Carmen Swenson
Mary Kay
Birthday Surprise for Barbara Krueger Turns Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs Edward Krueger hosted a surprise party Tuesday afternoon for her daughter Barbara on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Rachel Hackmann Beverly Oelberg Alyce Oelberg Linda Hackmann Gwendolyn Baechler Habeger family members Krueger Oelberg Schroeder of Elgin and Rev G P Schroeder. Barbara received many gifts as ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krueger
Barbara
Rachel Hackmann
Beverly
Alyce Oelberg
Coleen Boland
West Union
Linda Hackmann
Gwendolyn Baechler
Tony
Terry
Vicky Habeger
Kurtis Krueger
Lavern
Linda Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Aulden Oelberg
Lyle Krueger
G. P. Schroeder
Elgin
Rev. Schroeder
Barbara Ann
W S C S Met Thursday At Mrs Sehneider Home
The W S C S met Thursday evening at Mrs. Emil Sehneider's home with six members and one guest present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Gerald Gutcher. Bess Tschantz read the program on Christian Alcohol and Public Health. After ad journment refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Sehneider
Gerald Gutcher
Bess. Tschantz
Emma Gunderson Returns to Rochester Minnesota
Miss Emma Gunderson returned to Rochester Minnesota on Monday while in Clermont she resided with Mr and Mrs Henry Olson during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gunderson
Rochester
Minn
Clermont
Henry Olson
Cline to Show New Ford on June 18
Fred T. Cline Clermont Ford dealer announces new 1949 Ford models to be shown June 18 in his display room. Ford invested 37.4 million dollars in new tools and dies for a redesigned line promising beauty, economy, durability and comfort. A veteran test driver praises the ride and performance as transformative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Cline
Clermont
Ford
Big Dairy Days At Clermont Set For August Weekend
The Clermont Dairy Days committee scheduled August 14 and 15 for a two day event with twelve free attractions. Six acts will run each afternoon and evening and a guest speaker will headline each program. The committee aims to make this year’s celebration bigger and better than before, reinforcing its reputation as the biggest free attraction in northeast Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Lutheran Church Calendar Promises June Services and Events
Lutheran Church notices list a Sunday June 13 confirmation service at 10 30 a m in Highland and a Luther League program at East Clermont at 8 p m with Iva Petersons group. Senior class meetings are set for Clermont and East Clermont midweek. Vacation bible school closings include joint picnics at East Clermont and Elgin with programs. West Clermont Mission Society meets June 16 at 2 15 p m with multiple hostesses and a program chair. Elgin Society meets June 17 at 2 p m with Mrs Philman Larson hosting and Mrs Paul Larson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
East Clermont
Luther League
Iva Peterson
Clermont
Bible School
Elgin
West Clermont Mission Society
Bertina Buraas
Lloyd Aanes
Earl
Aanes
L. M. Hovland
Glen Nygaard
Fremont Sullivan
Arthur Nelson
Tillie Swenson
Louis A. Olson
The
Elgin Society
Philman Larson
Paul Larson
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Service Notice
Clermont Methodist Church announces a Sunday evening service on June 20. The event invites local congregants to attend and participate in the regular worship planned for that date.
Death of Mary Cummings in Clermont at 79
Mary Cummings aged 79 a lifelong Clermont resident died at Postville hospital after six weeks of illness and a hip fracture from a fall eight weeks ago Her husband Thomas died less than six months earlier Funeral services will be Friday at 9:00 in St Peter's church with burial in the Catholic cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cummings
Clermont
Postville Hospital
Thomas
St. Peter's Church
Overnight guest and grandchild visit noted in local homes
Roger Simerson of Van Hook ND stayed overnight Wednesday with Henry Sisen. Joan and Gail Wharram of Stanley are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Simerson
van Hook
N. D
Henry Sisen
Joan
Gail Wharram
Stanley
Arthur Olson
East Clermont Society Meeting at Church Parlors
The East Clermont Sewing Society gathered at church parlors on Thursday June 3 with hostesses Mesdames Hans Bilden Millard Bilden Hilder Bilden Tilpher Bilden and Henry Peterson. Rev Nesset led devotions reading Today With God, a thank you card from the Sven Blockhus family was received, and program chair M J Blockhus announced topics and performances by Signe Hanson Delores Erickson Ardis Groth and others as Birthday offerings were given by listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
M. J. Blockhus
Song Society
Signe Hanson
Delores Erickson
Ardis Groth
Mesdames Merril Gunderson
Ole Reierson
Joseph Olson
Henry Kittelson
Evan Lien
Carrie Thorson
Dennis Olson
Surprise Birthday Club honors Mrs Larson with party
The Surprise by Birthday Club celebrated Mrs Hans J Larson on a Wednesday evening with a picnic supper and a group gift. Attending were Mesdames Ruth Starkey Henry Olson Emma Gunderson Austen Helgerson Harold Landsgard Arnold Stumme Art Olson J A Erickson Nels Iverson Dean DeSart Joe Olson Henry Jacobson Richard L Olson Elmer Olson Emma Olson Henry Amundson Floyd Bergeson Andine Vasby and Emma Gunderson. Relatives Aulden Cornish Postville Ewald Lyngaas family and George V Larson family joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. Larson
Mrs. Larson
Mesdames
Ruth Starkey
Henry Olson
Emma Gunderson
Austen Helgerson
Harold, Landsgard
Arnold Stumme
Art Olson
J. A. Erickson
Nels Iverson
Dean DeSart
Joe Olson
Henry Jacobson
Richard L. Olson
Elmer Olson
Emma Olson
Henry Amundson
Floyd Bergeson
Andine Vasby
Aulden Cornish
Postville
Ewald Lyngaas
George V. Larson
Weekend guests from Albert Lea honor Mrs Inga Anderson
Mr and Mrs Duane Anderson and son Bobby from Albert Lea Minnesota were weekend visitors of Mr Andersons mother Mrs Inga Anderson, as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Anderson
Bobby
Albert Lea, Minn
Inga Anderson
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Priscillas-Metal Church
Meeting of Ladies’ Aid
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Clermont Valley Creamery Co
Valley
Helgersons
Ford Dealer
Lsten
Fred Allen
NBC Network
Ford Theater
Etworks
Fina
Sten
Clermont, Iowa
Grand Meadow Club
W.S. C.S
Cline
Lutheran Church
Clermont Methodist Church
East Clermont Society
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Guardian
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