W.S.C.S. Concludes Local Society Meeting in Postville
The W.S.C.S. met June 6 at Mrs. Harold Triem’s Postville home with ten members and two guests. Minutes were approved, gifts were sent to Ralph Triem and Mrs. Harriet Dugstad, and retiring President Mrs. M. H. Moore received a thank you gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Triem
Harold Triem
Postville
Lester Luchsinger Chastess
M. H. Moore
Ralph Triem
Harriet Dugstad
Lucian Appelman
Walter Follett
St. Pauls Church
Elgin
W.5.c
Denise Loftsgard Honored on Birthday Party
Mrs Thea Loftsgard hosted a Thursday afternoon surprise birthday for Denise Loftsgard of State Center. Denise and her sister Theresa spent weeks visiting grandparents and Bible school. Attendees included Mrs Will Burrow Mrs Norris Reierson Renae Mrs Charles Becker Julie Becky Donna Mrs Millard Nelson Jr Ann Linda Lauri. Gift givers were Mrs Gene Ellis Danny Heidi and Mrs Harry Meyer. Games followed and Denise opened gifts. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Loftsgard
Thea
N. Loftsgard
State Center
Theresa
Will Burrow
Norris Reierson
Renae
Charles Becker
Julie
Becky
Donna
Millard Nelson Jr
Ann
Linda
Lauri
Gene Ellis
Danny
Heidi
Harry Meyer
Denise
Birthday celebration honors 83rd for Frank Nims Sr
On June 9, Frank Nims Sr. reached his 83rd birthday at his son Frank Nims Jr. home. Attending afternoon guests were his sisters Maude Conner and Jen Wickham and her daughter Mrs. Ethan Pierce. Evening guests for cake and coffee included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nims Shelvy, Mrs. Jerry Anderson, Mrs. Gerald Jacobson, Lisa and Lori, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard, Debbie, David and Drew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nims Sr
Frank Nims Jr
Maude Conner
Jen Wickham
Ethan
Pierce
Glen Nims
Shelvy
Jerry Anderson
Gerald Jacobson
Lisa
Lori
Ronald Loftsgard
Debbie
David
Drew
Clermont Lutheran Parish Summer Schedule Features Events
Clermont area notices show Pastor Roger W. Peterson leading services with a summer schedule shift. Jr. Lutherans picnic June 16 7 pm bring your own wieners and buns. Worship June 19 8 30 am with Rachel Circle at church and Esther Circle hosted by Mrs. Roger Peterson and Mrs. Duane Schott. West Clermont events include 8 pm worship and a note on time changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Roger W. Peterson
Thurs
West Clermont
Rachel
Joe Olson
Susan Tatro
Esther
Roger Peterson
Duane Schott
Sun
Sign Up for Swim Instruction
Clermont residents may enroll in morning swimming lessons from July 17 to August 5 at West Union pool. One hour sessions three days a week, Monday through Saturday, with bus transportation provided. Pool cost 1.50 and transport about 1.50 to 2.00. forms due Friday June 17 to Dave Mauseth, pool director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Seabrooke
Clermont
West Union Pool
Dave Mauseth
Seabrooke
West Union
Cards of Thanks From Postville Hospital Visit
Mrs Ed Schissel and Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson express gratitude for cards visits gifts and food during illness. Special thanks to Father Currier Father Sullivan Dr Jerdee and nurses at the Postville Hospital and to Father Weimer Dr Wolf and Dr Freed. Neighbors visited with Eldo Gericke of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Harry Gunderson
Eldo Gericke
Postville
David Seitz Baptized at First Lutheran Ossian
David Seitz, son of Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz, was baptized Sunday June 5 at the First Lutheran Church of Ossian. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Melvin Mojokken Lenard Seitz and Marlys Miller. A dinner followed at Mrs Andrew Mojokken home in West Union with several Seitz and Molokken relatives and sponsors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Seitz
Dale Seitz
First Lutheran Church of
East Clermont Bible School Programat Vacation Bible School
The East Clermont Lutheran Church held its Vacation Bible School program at the 8:30 service, with a display during coffee hour after two weeks of study titled We Learn About Jesus. Mission emphasis focused on New Guinea with an offering. A Wednesday noon Wiener roast was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Eldred Nuehring
Almer, Amundson
Inga Hanron
Gwen Olson
Patty Amundson
Town City residents host scattered weekend gatherings
A string of social visits and dinners fills a rural weekend in Town City area. Danny Baker vacations with his parents and other relatives attend birthday dinners and neighborhood gatherings at multiple homes including the Bergeson and Lauer households. Captain Humphrey travels from Colorado Springs with family, planning an overseas assignment to Thailand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Baker
Town City
Joe Baker
Lester Bergeson
John
Lawier
Floyd Bergeson
Vickie Baker
Justin Baker
Lonnie Baker
Russ van Brocklin
Tillie Amundson
Mary Olson
West Union
Larry Barnes
Ballsville
Mississippi
Orlan Tague
Davenport
Rueben Butikofer
Durant
James Taylor
George Lauer
Lynn
Sylvan Taylor
Ricky
Lori
Paul Humphrey
Colorado Springs
Humphrey
Roy Swenson
Thailand
Clermont
Bonnie Swenson
St. Lukes
Cedar Rapids
James Durr
Page
Ernest Helgerson
Sheila
Sharnell
Arthur Schott
Est. Helgerson
Shelvy Nims
Garry Facebean
Hte
Bussow
Bucks Prizes and a Busy West Waterloo Week
The notes list prize money for a Bucks drawing with first place seventy dollars and other awards. many local residents attend commencements, family visits, and social gatherings. Names include George S. Paulson, Bertha Hartman, Louis T. Olson, Craig Olson, and others. travel mentions to Mine Center Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. Local shops advertise Father’s Day gifts at Klingman's Clothes Shop. Numerous social visits span West Union to Postville with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis T. Olson
Bertha Hartman
West High
Waterloo
Craig Olson
Ing
Lenora Shipton
Gene Lawson
Rossville
Wayne Flack
Detroit
Michigan
Willet Miller
H. HR. Shipton
Calmar
Mine Center
Ontario
Canada
Franklin
Franz Appelman
Mich
M. H. Moore
Keith Carlson
Ankeny
Jaycees Elect Lyle Larson First Director of Des Moines Jaycees
Lyle Larson of Des Moines was elected First Director from twenty three candidates at the Des Moines Jaycees Thursday evening. At the Annual Awards Banquet on Friday he received a plaque as Outstanding First Year Jaycee and was honored for activation and leadership as Team Captain of the Outstanding Team of the Year. Larson works at Mohawk Division of Schmitt and Henry Mfg Co and is the son of Mr and Mrs George W Larson of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Lyle Larson
Des Moines
Commencement at University of South Dakota Diplomas Granted
The 84th annual commencement at the University of South Dakota was held in Inman Stadium on June 6 at 10 o'clock. The address, The Education Society, was delivered by the U of Iowa president. Margie Swenson of Clermont received her nursing diploma with distinction, with relatives from the area attending including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Swenson, and Douglas Appelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of South Dakota
Inman Stadium
Education Society
U. of Iowa
Iowa City
Margie Swenson
Clermont
School of Nursing
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson Jr
Laverne Swenson
Douglas Appelman
Jr Aux Has Picnic Elects Officers
The Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday afternoon for a park picnic and officer elections for the coming year. Elected were Roberta Paulon as President Elaine Thorson as Vice President Kathy Meier as Secretary Treasurer Peggy Schott as Chaplain and Patty Mitts as Historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Roberta Paulon
Elaine Thorson
Treas
Kathy Meier
Chaplin
Peggy Schott
Patty Mitts
Change of Address for Service School Personnel at Fort Leonard Wood
PVT Robert A Nims US 55886819 B-2-4 Fort Leonard Wood Missouri updates to Paul V Amundson GA Basic Electricity Electronics School Div 6073 Class 30 day Service School Command US Naval Training Center San Diego California 98133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Nims
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Stamp Winners at Leo's U-Save Named
Gold Bond stamp winners at Leo's U-Save include Clarissa Paulson Mrs Bob Burrow Marlene Anderson Orlan Tague and Mrs Walter Follett. Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz and boys were supper guests Saturday evening of Mr and Mrs Arthur Molokken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's
U-Save
Clarissa Paulson
Bob Burrow
Marlene Anderson
Orlan Tague
Walter Follett
Dale Seitz
Arthur Molokken
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Baggage Insurance
The
Square Deal Hail Insurance Co
Insurance Agency
Evey
Clermont, Iowa
J. Rodney
Cliff Olson
Kevin
Lloyd Meijer
Mike
Doyte
Don Cowell
Ann Marie
Arnoki Guyer
First Lutheran Church
E. Clermont Bible School
George S. Paulson
Rey Swenson
Hubert Cummiys
Ole Reierson
Klingman's Clothes Shop
Ben Hulbert
Wadena
Leanna Hulbert
Terry
Melvin Molokken
Levi Molokken
Court House
Goldsburg Park
Aines Olson
Myr
Oliver Larson
LaVerne Larson
Helmer Lyngaas
Marcia
Lowell
Dean Bitden
Marlene
Clifford Osmundson
Robert Lindsey
Ames Olson
James Larson
David Frieden
Emma Anderson
Milo
Hazel Clark
Miami Springs
Florida
Mrydle Kuhn
Conneaut
Ohio
Clark
Burrows
Adrian Nelson
Amy
Almer Nelson
George V. Larson
Henry Hjelmeng
Waucoma
Timul Lassig
Wanda Frick
Bess Blake
Dubuque
Robert Steele
Arthur Ompson
Nancy
John C. Halvorson
Sharon
Clarence Thorson
Arthur Thompson
Gene Wander
Mason City
Joe Wander
Keith
Gerald
Bernard Kisch
Charles City
Villa Louis
Prairie du Chein
Wisconsin
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Storm Lake
Don Flores
Dad
Klingman’s
Burdette Sebastian
Postville High School
Pink Elephant
Emmett Carlin
Jr. Aux
Dean Loftsgard
Bradley
Ruby Weimar
Sam
Independence
West Clermont Church
Roger Frieden
Scottie
Lubke
Grinnell Mutual
Karl Miller
Felco-Statex
Stai
Felco-Statex Dairy
Felco-Statex Cooperative
Clermont Cooperative
Iowa
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