California Camp Letter From Don Hanson in 1942
Donald Hanson writes from Victorville California describing daily drills sand storms and heat at the post He jokes about a sand struck volley ball net mud like sand on runways and a cat named Blackout He recounts a rookie saluting mix up with the colonel and mentions IQ tests a typing tournament and his new address note to send letters by regular mail not air mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorville
Calif
Don Hanson
Ray Vasby attends Hawkeye Boys State at Grinnell
Ray Vasby of the 1942 graduating class left Wednesday morning to attend Hawkeye Boys State at Grinnell as a Clermont Commercial club representative. He spent last week in Waterloo visiting relatives with cousin Korina Sulentic, who is visiting the Otto Vasby home and other relatives this week. Kenneth Olson, employed in Cedar Rapids, also spent Sunday at home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Vasbey
Hawkeye Boys State
Grinnell
Ray
Clermont Commercial Club
Kenneth Olson
Cedar Rapids
Ray Vasby
Waterloo
Korina Sulentic
Otto Vasby
Bride-Elect Honored in Shower for Chrystal Miller
Trene Erickson hosted a bridal shower at her home for Chrystal Miller, bride-elect of Keith Thomas of Hobbs New Mexico. Guests enjoyed bridge and games, then presented Misa Miller with a gift before a two course luncheon. Attending were Jean Aanes Lofis Brandt Clarice Dugstad Verla Gundersen Margaret Moen Augusta Miller Janet Olson Anna Stee Mrs Wayne Shipton and Mrs Norman Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Erickson
Chrystal Miller
Keith Thomas
Hobbs
New Mexico
Misa Miller
Miss Miller
Jean Aanes
Lofis Brandt
Clarice Dugstad
Verla Gundersen
Margaret Moen
Augusta Miller
Janet Olson
Anna Stee
Wayne Shipton
Norman Amundson
Engle Svendsen wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Postville
Vernice Engle and Reuben Svendsen united in a high noon ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Postville. Rev Fred Ludwig officiated as familys and many friends watched the double ring rite. A reception and shower followed, with guests from Dubuque Cedar Falls and Mable Minn. The couple will live on a Postville area farm after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Vernice Engle
Verni Engle
Reuben Svendsen
John Svendsen
Castalia
Frederick R. Ludwig
Joycelyn Engle
Shirley Heubner
Arlene Johanningmeier
Luana
Jean Marston
Marjorie Noack
Joan Welzel
Postville Memorial Hall
Postville High School
Castalia High School
A. A. Wersinger
Leo Wersinger
Leona
Dubuque
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H meeting features fabric testing
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H held its first afternoon meeting June 6 at Bernice Blockhus home with Arlene Amundson Betty and Lorraine Follett assisting hostesses Ten members answered roll call with reasons for making their own clothes Dorothy Kerr spoke on Care of Milk in the Home Bernice Blockhus demonstrated belts and displayed a name she made The girls discussed fabrics labels and garment care while testing fibres by burning samples Lorraine Follett elected county secretary treasurer at Rally Day the previous Thursday at Fayette Lorraine Betty Follett Amundson and Ora Gene Oestman to represent the club at the Ames state reinvention June 10 13 Vern Hassig of Yonkers N Y was a guest and praised 4-H work A lunch followed adjournment Supt and Mrs Ressler hosted and later returned from Wellman where Mrs Ressler and Carol visited while Supt Ressler took a short course in music at Coe college in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clovers 4-H Club
Bernice Blockhus
Arlene Amundson
Betty
Lorraine Fullett
Dorothy Kerr
Bernice Block
Lorraine Follett
Fayette
Lorraine
Betty Follett
Ora Gene Oestman
Reinivention
Ames
Vern Hassig
Yonkers
N.Y
Theatre Map Shows Pacific Battle Positions
The map outlines strategic positions of Hawaii Midway Island and Dutch Harbor with Hawaii as the main objective. Enemy forces concentrate on Dutch Harbor and Midway where air attacks occurred last week. On Sunday June 7 the enemy withdrew from Midway with losses, yet action continues in the Alaskan sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Midway Island
Dutch Harbor
Bor
Midway
Alaskan
Priscilla Working Band Hosts June Meeting
Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday afternoon June 3 with hostesses Mrs Arnold Stumme Mrs H E Landsgard Mrs Mary Washburn Mrs G O Anderson and Mrs Herbert Martin. The group opened with a hymn and roll call. The secretary reported a service flag purchased by the committee Jerdee Martin Nelson and Agnes Bilden will assist Rev Ramsey in planning dedicatory services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Stumme
H. E. Landsgard
Mary Washburn
G. O. Anderson
Herbert Martin
Priscilla
I. C. Jerdee
Jerdee
Martin Nelson
Agnes Bilden
Ramsey
Vernon Anderson
Wayne Abel
Hark
Jesus
Lutheran Brotherhood Met Monday Evening
The East Clermont congregation hosted the Lutheran Brotherhood meeting with Thore Thompson as chairman. Sven Blockhus won election as delegate to the Minnesota convention this week, while Harvey Gilbertson introduced league numbers for the program. Despite poor roads and weed worries, a large turnout stayed for lunch served by Clifford Kittleson’s group and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Brotherhood
East Church
Thore Thompson
Sven Blockhus
Minneapolis
East Clermont Luther League
Harvey Gilbertson
Clifford Kittleson
Births in Postville area including two June newborns
Birth notices report Sharrill Jean Kobinger born Tuesday June 2 at Postville hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Kobinger. Sharon Rae Sehara born Wednesday June 3 at Postville hospital to Mr and Mrs Ray Sehara, former Verla Schweinerus. James Charles born Thursday June 4 to Mr and Mrs Leonard Larson. Ed Burt mother and baby cared for. Paul Wells and wife welcome a son Sunday June 7 at West Union hospital. they have two daughters already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kobinger
Postville Hospital
Sharrill Jean
Sharon Rae
Ray Sehara
Postville
Sehara
Verla Schweinerus
Leonard Larson
James Charles
Ed Burt
Paul Wells
Osterdock
West Union Hospital
Rev. F Leo O Connell Takes New Duties at Britt
Rev. F Leo O Connell left Friday to assume duties at Britt with Margaret Clarke as housekeeper at the rectory. Mrs Elia Nygaard cares for Mrs Frieden and the young son born Saturday June 7 at the Levi Frieden home near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Leo O'Connell
Britt
Margaret Clarke
Elia Nygaard
Levi Frieden
Elgin
Frieden
Y Pound
Alumni Supper Tonight at Clermont High School
The Clermont high school Alumni association hosts a pot luck supper at 6 45 p m in the Larrabee school building. Each member brings a covered dish and may invite a guest. The senior class of 1942 will be guests and a patriotic program follows in the auditorium with pledges, songs, solos, readings, and a senior welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School Alumni Association
Larrabee
Pledge of Allegiance
Irene Erickson
Madonna
Agnes Crowe
Lorraine Osterhus
Reading
Carol Ressler
Our Soldier Boys
Agnes Paulson
Supt
T. C. Ressler
Lolita Blake
Ray Vasby
God Bless America
East Clermont Luther League program at Washington Prairie Church
East Clermont Luther League traveled by bus to Washington Prairie Lutheran church near Decorah and presented an evening program led by Rev. Oscar E. Engebretson. The large audience praised the group’s spirit. Three talks on “The marks of the Christ life” were given by Ardis Groth, Minerva Olson and Lyle Aanes, with a vocal duet by Iva and Louis Peterson, a cornet solo by Signy Hanson, and three choir songs. Hazel Gilbertson closed with a review of The Witness by Grace Livingston Hill. Harvey Gilbertson presided, and Verla Gunderson accompanied the music.
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East Clermont
Iva
Louis Peterson
Signy Hanson
Hazel Gilbertson
Grace Livingston Hill
Harvey Gilbertson
Verla Gunderson
West Clermont Lutherans Dedicate Service Flag
West Clermont congregation will dedicate a new Service Flag honoring the sons in the war. The service on Sunday evening June 14 at 8:00 p m will be strictly patriotic. Seven men from the church have joined Army and Navy, and the community is urged to remember them in prayer and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Emma Gunderson Returns After Week With Thore Thompson Home
Emma Gunderson came back to her residence Sunday evening following a week long visit at the Thore Thompson home near Wadena.
Rosary Society Meeting at Farm Home
The St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Friday afternoon June 5 at Mrs. Frank Leehy's farm home. Hostesses were Mrs. George W. Larson and Mrs. Elmer Trude. Members read the N C C W president's message and Catholic Action articles. The group voted to start birthday offerings to boost the treasury. Refreshments were served to fifteen members and two guests, Mrs. Wm. Crowe and Mrs. Hans J. Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild
Frank Leehy
George W. Larson
Elmer Trude
Catholic Action Magazine
Wm. Crowe
Hans J. Larson
Teter Johnson Wedding in Wesleyan Church West Union
Bernice Teter and Oscar Johnson wed in Wesleyan Methodist church at West Union. Ceremony featured blue and white decor, ferns, and peonies with Rev. C L Randall and Rev. R C Stephens officiating. Attendants included Blanche Johnson and Lester Morgan. reception held near Fayette with about fifty relatives and friends offering best wishes.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
West Union
Bernice Teter
G. F. Morgan
Miltonvale
Kansas
Oscar Johnson
L. T. Anderson
Clermont
C. L. Randall
Excelsior
Wis
R. C. Stephens
Blanche Johnson
Lester Morgan
Millenvale
Kan
Harold Johnson
Melvin Morgan
Clermont High School
Harry Johnson
Fayette
Couple Honored at Shower for Miltonvale and Clermont Couple
Mrs. Ludwig Anderson hosted a Thursday evening shower honoring Bernice Teter of Miltonvale Kansas and Oscar Johnson of Clermont who wed yesterday. The program included a vocal solo Dreaming readings The Home Dream House songs and a talk by Rev C L Randall. A late lunch followed and gifts for the new home were plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Anderson
Bernice Teter
Miltonvale
Kansas
Oscar Johnson
Clermont
Lorraine Osterhus
Dream
Helen Anderson
Charlotta
LeRoy Randall
Clermont Parish Runs Large Parochial School Program
Clermont Lu theran parish operates a sizable parochial school across eight districts with about 170 pupils and eight teachers. Programs span two to four weeks, featuring schools in East Clermont Groth Highland West Clermont. A Memorial program will mark Children’s Day on July 4 at the Old Groth school house with invites to all involved.
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Clermont Lutheran Parish
East Clermont
Highland
Highland Church
Sylvia Hanson
Elgin
C. O. Torkelson
West Clermont
Clermont
Helen Anderson
Agnes Bilden
Irene Ericksor
The Singing Church at West Clermont West Clermont East Clermont
Lutheran services listed for Sunday June 14 with Epistle Romans 1 1 25 and Gospel Luke 14 25 35. Worship times at West Clermont 8 30 a.m East Clermont 11 a.m and Highland 10 45 a.m. Flag dedication at West at 8 p.m. Sunday school East 9 30 a.m. Mission Society meets June 17 with listed hostesses. East Sewing Society meets June 18 and Bazaar Friday June 12 at 8 p.m. Rev E E Ramsey pastor.
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West Clermont
East Clermont
Highland
West Church
Eastchurch
Mary Tatro
Albert Halverson
Almer L. Nelson
Carmen Swenson
Gilbert Anderson
Melton Anderson
Wm. Schweinefus
Leonard Larson
Vernon Anderson
The
East Clermont Sewing Society
Julia Bilden
Millard Bilden
Hilder Bilden
Ardis Groth
Nota Bene
East Sewing Society
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont Calendar of June Meetings and Lodge Events
On Monday June 15 the Commercial Club hosts Chuir. Wednesday June 17 the West Clermont Mission Society gathers. Thursday June 18 the W C O F business meeting. Clermont Lodge A F & A M notes the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Chuir
West Clermont Mission Society
Clermont Lodge
Pringle Family Visit From Sedalia Arrives
Mr and Mrs Albert Pringle and their son from Sedalia Missouri are visiting this week and staying at the Frank Fay home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pringle
Sedalia, Mo
Frank Fay
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Donald Hanson
California
Ike
Joan
Wellman
Honolulu
San Francisco
Oahu Island
Lutheran Brotherhood
East L. L
Washington Prairie Church
Rosary Society
Teter—Johnson
East
Lutheran Church
Cee Ey
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Dugatad
Mgr
Iowa
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