Officers Installed at Sunday W S C S Service
The newly elected officers of the W S C S were installed at Sunday services by Rev. Lee Roy Collins. They include Mrs M H Moore as president, Mrs Dean Schneider as vice president, recording secretary Mrs Lester Luchginger, treasurer Mrs M H Moore, Christian social relations Mrs W R Blake, literature and publications Mrs Gerald Gutcher, missionary education Mrs Clarence Tatro, promotion Mrs Clifton Pringle, spiritual life Mrs Emil Schneide, supply work Mrs Byron Yaushin, and soloist Keith Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C.S
Lee Roy’Collins
M. H. Moore
Dean Schneider
Lester Luchginger
Treas
W. R. Blake
Christian Social Relations
Gerald Gutcher
Piterature
Clarence Tatro
Missionary Education
Clifton Pringle
Emil Schneid
Byron ‘YausHn
Keith ‘Carlson
W S C S Meeting at Mrs Tatro s Home
The regular WSCS meeting met Monday evening June 3 at Mrs Clarence Sate s home. Eleven members and two guests attended. Mrs Emil Schneider led worship and the program titled Missions in the United States. Mrs Lee Roy Collins attended the North Iowa Conference at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Clarence . Sate
Moore
Emil Schneider
United States
Lee Roy Collins
North Iowa
Waterloo
Confirmant Honored at West Clermont Lutheran Service
Mr and Mrs Thelmer Helger entertained at a Sunday picnic dinner in honor of their daughter Corinne, confirmed Sunday morning at the West Clermont Lutheran Church. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elbert Plaster Sumner Mr and Mrs Werner Meyer Mr and Mrs Wim Meyer and Mar lys Ossian Mr and Mrs John Meyer Eldorado Mr and Mrs Walter Meyer and Scott and Mr and Mrs Herbert Schroeder Castalia and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Guyer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelmer Helgerson
Corinne
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Elbert Plaster
Sumner
Werner Meyer
Wim. Meyer
Marlys
Ossian
John Meyer
Eldorado
Walter Meyer
Scott
Herbert Schroeder
Castalia
Lawrence Guyer
Stamp Winners At Weekend Gathering In Iowa and Wisconsin
Stamp winners Mrs Jack McNeil Mrs Wm Lerch Mrs Harry Amundson Harry Vauslin and Verni Engle were honored last weekend at the Evelyn Olson home from Saturday through Sunday. Bud played golf at West Union on Sunday. Jim Schrader stayed with LaVerne Swenson family in Waukon while Matthew and Julie of Iowa City visited. Kay Vogelsang of Waldorf Minnesota and Gloria Flugstad of Westby Wisconsin visited the Amundson home Thursday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Orville Berg and Art Thompson with children from West Union visited Clarence Thorson on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson Homs
Bud
West Union
Jim Schrader
LaVerne
Former Clermont Resident Dies in Dunlap
Alice Sullivan of Dunlap, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John S Sullivan, died June 7 at St Francis Hospital Peoria after 28 years as a Dunlap resident and serving as Suburban Telephone Co president. Funeral June 10 in Dunlap. Survived by three sisters Louise Dunlap Margar et Chappell Chicago and Mary Poplett Peoria. Preceded by parents and three brothers Harvey Walter Charles. She had worked at Northeastern Power Co in Clermont and West Union for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sullivan
Dunlap
John S. Sullivan
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Suburban Telephone Co
Clermont
Louise
Margaret Chappell
Chicago
Vacation Bible School Closes June 7 at W Clermont Luth
The Vacation Bible School finished Friday June 7 with a pupil demonstration at 10 30 for parents and friends. Art projects filled the rooms as 108 pupils were enrolled. Teachers included Mrs Elmer Olson kindergarten Mrs James Anderson first and second Mrs Russell Larson second and third Mrs Lenore Shiptoin fourth and fifth Mrs Louis Olson fifth and sixth and Miss Andine Vasby seventh and eighth. Gratitude extended to the kitchen committee and mothers, plus Mrs Tru man Paulson Diane Amundson and Patty Gunderson who aided with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Louis Olson
Andine Vasby
Truman Paulson
Diane Amundson
Patty Gunderson
Nelson Family Dinner Guests In Oelwein And Cedar Rapids
Sunday in the Nelson home honored Fig sister and family with guests including Mr and Mrs Roger Leppert and sons of Esley North Dakota parents Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson Mr and Mrs Leppert and sons Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson and family Oelwein the Jack Sexton family Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Milton Nelson and son Frankville and the Kenneth Nelson family Hiawatha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaody
Mrs Gress Remains at Skinner Rest Home Fayette
Mrs Clara Gress is now at the Mrs Viola Skinner Rest Home in Fayette. She remains a bed patient but is getting along fairly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gress
Mrs
Amundson Svebakken Wedding In Decorah Church
Kathigen Adel Amundson daughter of Mr and Mrs Almer M Amundson wed Gene L Svebakken son of Mr and Mrs Roy Svebakken in a 7:30 pm ceremony at East Clermont Lutheran Church Decorah. The gown silk organza over taffeta featured a basque bodice and a flowing train. Attendants included maid of honor Bonnie Taylor and bridesmaids Linda and Marlene Soebakken. Reception followed. couple to reside at 621 North Street Decorah. Both graduates and Luther College affiliates with future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathigen Adel Amundson
Almer M. Amundson
Gene L. Svebakken
Roy ‘Svebakken
Decorah
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Palmer Russeth
Good Shepard Lutheran Church
Thorson
Bonnie Taylor
Linda
Marlene Soebakken
Kay Vogelsang
Waldorf, Minn
Caren Jo Amundson
Kevin Amundson
Richard Svepbakken
Richard Amundson
Leland Lubka
Roger Berg
Paul Hanson
Bernell Palas
Keith Larson
Gloria Flugstad
Westby
Wisc
Marilyn Baalson
Waterville
Ruth
Arthur Amundson
Orvin Olson
Kathleen Gisleson
Arlyce Bemiss
Diane Leath
Gene Ellis
Richard Neumann
Robert James
Diane
Elaine
Pauline
Janet Amundson
Brenda Landsgard
Karen
JoAnnelson
Ann Larson
Home from Hospital Clarica Paulson Returns
Clarica Paulson was discharged Saturday from Postville Community Hospital after a medical stay beginning Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarica Paulson
Postville Community Hospital
Bridal Dinner Honors Kathleen Amundson and Gene Svebakken
A bridal dinner at the Amundson home in Decorah honored Kathleen Amundson and Gene Svebakken. Attending were relatives and friends from Decorah, Wyokon, Waterville, Leland, Waldorf, Westby, and Wisconsin, with a tiered cake centerpiece crafted by Mrs. Orvin Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Amundson
Roy Svebakken
Decorah
Kathleen Amundson
Gene Svebarken
Palmer Russeth
Kathy
Elizabeth
E. O. Baaldon
Marilyn
Waterville
George Colsch
Leland Suubka
Bernell Palas
Wyikon
Bonnie Taylor
Paul Soh
Roger Berg
Keith Larson
Kevin Amundson
Caren Amundson
Ole Amunds
St Ann's Circle Meets at Mrs Dale Schissel Home
St Ann's Circle held a June 4 meeting at Mrs Dale Schissel's home with nine members present. Agnes Kneeland chaired the program on Feast of the Sacred Heart. lunch was served. In other notes, Anita Olson visited her parents Ames and Mrs Olson and attended the Amundson Soebakken wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's
Dale Schissel
Agnes Kneeland
Granddaughter Caro lyn Hitch Birthday Party Hosted
Mr and Mrs Harry Vauslin hosted a birthday party for their granddaughter Caro lyn Hitch on Saturday evening Guests included Wayne Durscher Carolyn Hitch Leslie Hitch Wm Nelson Jr Nancy Susan Clifford Parker Roger Hawkeye and others The group played 500 and enjoyed lunch together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vauslin
Carolyn Hitch
Wayne Durscher
Carolyn
Leslie Hitch
Wm. Nelson
Nancy
Susan
Clifford Parker
Roger
Hawkeye
East Clermont Lutheran Bible School Closes Two Week Session
The East Clermont Lutheran Bible School completed a two week session on June 7 with 68 pupils enrolled and five teachers. Teachers were Mrs Charles Thorson for kindergarten Diane Frieden and Karen Olson for primary Mrs Alvin Erickson for junior and Mrs Ames Olson for intermediate. Pupils enjoyed a Wednesday picnic and presented their Bible School program and exhibits at Sunday worship with a coffee following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Loftsgard Reunion At Lulls Park In Postville
A Loftsgard reunion is scheduled for Sunday June 30 at Lull's Park in Postville near Community Hospital. Organizers urge former residents to attend and reconnect in a small town gathering with local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loftsgard
Lull's Park
Postville
Dinner Guests Share Sunday Meals Across Families
Mrs Bess Sullivan of Charles City and Inga Larson were dinner guests Sunday of Amanda Krueger. Dinner guests Sunday of Oscar Lind and Mrs Amy Hovland included Mr and Mrs Marion Lind of Manchester and Mrs George Lind, Cliff and Jennie of Billings Montana. Mr and Mrs Arthur Amundson hosted Sunday dinner June 2 after confirmation at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Edblad, Susan, Rita and Lois of Niles Illinois, Mr and Mrs Warren Burstrom, Kathryn, Ruth and Frank, Polo Illinois, and Mr and Mrs Harold Opsand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Sullivan
Charles City
Inga Larson
Amanda Krueger
Oscar Lind
Amy Hovland
Marion Lind
Manchester
George Lind
Cliff
Jennie
Billings
Mont
Arthur Amundson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Edward Edblad
Susan
Rita
Lois
Niles, Ill
West Clermont Lutheran confirms Elaine Diane in Sunday services
Honored confirmants welcomed relatives and friends at West Clermont Lutheran Church after services as Elaine and Diane were confirmed. Guests included Pastor E. W. Hilgemann, Amundsons, Hansons, Landsgård, Loftsgard, Nelsons, Tatros, and others, with a Sunday dinner hosted by Almer Nelson and Roy Tatro. Several attendees could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Amundson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Elaine
Diane
E. W. Hilgemann
Ole Amundson
Harold Opland
Bernard Hanson
Almer Amundson
Richard
Morris Amundson
Clarence Amundson
Kenneth Amundson
Gordon Landsgard
Brenda
Harry Amundson
Rosina Anderson
Ray Loftsgard
Grandson Robin Blake Steele Graduates High Honors
Mrs. W. R. Blake attended the graduation of her grandson Robin Blake Steele who earned high honors at Dubuque Senior High School on June 6. He ranked 26th in a class of 350 and received the Service Award for most service to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
Robin Blake Steele
Dubuque Senior High School
Robin
Amundsons mark 50th wedding anniversary celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Ole Amundson observed their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 4, with all their children present. The Almer, Morris, Arthur, Clarence and Kenneth Amundson families and the Gordon Landsgaard family joined relatives and friends who visited throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Amundson
Almer
Morris
Arthur
Clarence
Kenneth Amundson
Gordon Landsgard
Frienae
Former resident Raymond Becker visits Clermont
Raymond B. Becker, once of Gainsville Florida now living in Gainsville, stopped in Clermont while en route to Minnesota. He visited J. A. Erickson and inquired about people he knew from his former hometown. Becker has served for years as a teacher at the Agricultural College in Gainsville. his father was Gust Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Becker
Gainsville
Fla
Minnesota
Clermont
J. A. Erickson
Agricultural College
Gust Becker
Blue Birds Met Blue Birds Meeting At Becker Home
The Blue Birds held a gathering Saturday June 1 at Vicky Wrights home with roll call where each girl drew and colored a bird name. Mrs. Charles Becker led the meeting and the next gathering is set for June 15 at 1 30 p m at the Becker home with Marlens Metzger acting as representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Vicky Wright
Charles Becker
Becker
Marlens Metzger
Truman Pauls Headed for Lake Okoboji Vacation
Mr and Mrs Truman Paul with their son and family departed Sunday afternoon for a brief vacation at Lake Okoboji for a few days of rest and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Paulson
Lake Okoboji
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W.S.C
W.S.C.S
Jack McNeil
Wm, Lerch
Verni Engle
W. Clermont Luth
Vacation Bible School
Nelson
Skinner
Fayette
Loi Weir
Olerb
Ian
Amundson
Svebakken Wedding
St. Ann’s Circle
Anita Olson
Ames Olson
Amundson - Soebakken
Karen Olson
Rochester
Calvin Penz
Cathryn Crowe
Dexter
Michigan
Dan Dahmen
Report of
East Luth
Bible School
Will J. Nelson
Leo Nelson
Roy Tatro
A. D. Nelson
Shirley Tatro
Almer Leo Nelson
Ted Swenson
Carmen Swenson
Bill Swenson
Jeffrey Marvin
William Nelson Jr
Mary Tatra
Roy Tatra
Shirley
Randy
Ray
Almer Nelson
Bob
Ardell
A. D
Alex Grangaard
Kenneth Tatra
Waukegan
Illinois
Karl A. Miller
Farmers Mutual Ins
Ass’n
Nate Johnson
Iowa
Clermont Cooperative
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