Woodland Study Club Meeting Takes Place At Postville
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon June 11 with Mrs. Duane Kamp hosting. Ten members attended and discussed travel on highways and Open Door articles. Contests conducted by Mrs. Millard Nelson and Mrs. Roy Swenson awarded prizes to several members. Mrs. Howard Hill attended as a guest. A Seeneone will be held at Lulls Park in Postville on the first Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Duane Kamp
Lull's Park
Postville
Clarence Larson
Walvathe
LaVérne
Millard-Nelson
Roy Swenson
LaVern.Swenson
Raymond Ethardt
Jack Dibble
Millard Nelson
Howard Hill
Shower for Carolyn Follett
Mrs. Roy Swenson and daughter hosted a grocery shower for Carolyn Follett with games and contests led by Mrs. Henry Follett. Attendees included Mesdames Schatz, Kenneth Schatz, Walter Follett, Kenton Krueger, Harvey and Vernon Anderson, Merlin Chapman, Paul Humphrey, LaVerne Swenson, and others. several hosts were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Swenson
Carolyn Follett
Henry Follett
Mesdames
Wm. Schatz
Kenneth Schatz
West Union
Walter Follett
Kenton Krueger
Karen
Harvey Anderson
Cheryl
Vernon Anderson
Marlene
Merlin Chapman
Millard Nelson
Paul Humphrey
LaVern
Osterhus Joins Western Union as Operator
LaVern Osterhus of Clermont completed training at the Personnel Training Institute in Omaha and began work as an automatic operator for Western Union Telegraph Co in New York City on May 13. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Orvin Olson and daughters in Clarence Thorson’s home, plus Mrs Bess Blake at a Birthday Bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs E C Johnston at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Osterhus
Clermont
Personnel Training Institute of
Omaha
Nebraska
Western Union Telegraph Co
New York City
Orvin Olson
Clarence Thorson
Bess Blake
E. C. Johnston
West Union
Ray Frieden
Monona
Lyle Olson
Robert Bruening
B and P Women’s Club Meeting at Betty’s Cafe
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met Monday evening June 10 at Betty’s Cafe for a 45 minute luncheon. The president led the meeting with 25 members present and plans were noted for two upcoming talks and a search for a Horizon group leader. A motion to pay for flowers placed in Lincoln Park was approved and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty's Cafe
Bessie Emil Lassig
M 4
Sigan Re
Dennis Bear
Memcute Howe
Booth
Millard Larson
Leo Orth
Blue Bird
Horizon Group
Lincoln Park
Coffee Held at Clermont Parental Home
Mrs Keith A Carlson hosted a morning coffee Wednesday at 9 30 in the M H Moore home. Guests included Mrs LaVerne Swenson Mrs John Gass Mrs Elliott Olson and daughter Brenda Mrs Gary Gilson Mrs Donald Cowell Mrs Rowland Hackmann and daughter Robyn Lynn Mrs Paul Humphrey all of Clermont and Mrs Donald Malke and Mrs Dale Foltz of Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith A. Carlson
M.H. Moore
LaVerne Swenson
John Gass
Elliott Olson
Brenda
Gary Gilson
Donald Cowell
Rowland Hackmann
Robyn Lynn
Paul Humphrey
Clermont
Donald Malke
Dale Foltz
Decorah
Guyer Family Reunion Held in Oelwein Park
The annual Guyer family reunion took place at Oelwein Park on Sunday. Attendees included M. D. Guyer of Waterloo, Aubrey Guyer of Elgin, Victor Guyer and family, Lawrence Guyer and family, Lyfe Guyer and family, Linda Krueger of Clermont, Jesse Guyer and family, Walter Knudtsen and Mark, Richard Meyer and family, Harry Pape of West Union, Irvin Cornish and Vivian, Jack Cornish and Lee Hawkeye, Carl Coffman of Cedar Falls, Gerald Guyer and Pat Paulson, Douglas Guyer and family, Carl Andrews and family, Cedar Rapids, Garnaville residents, and Shirley Miller of St Olaf, along with Helen Osmundson and Verdel Hulbert and Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer
Oelwein Park
M.D. Guyer
Waterloo
Aubrey Guyer
Elgin
Victor Guyer
Lawrence Guyer
Lyfe Guyer
Linda Krueger
Clermont
Jesse Guyer
Walter Knudtsen
Mark
Richard Meyer
Harry Pape
West Union
Irvin Cornish
Vivian
Jack Cornish
Lee
Hawkeye
Carl Coffman
Cedar Falls
Gerald Guyer
Pat. Paulson
Postville
Douglas Guyer
Castalia
Carl Andrews
Cedar Rapids
Garnaville
Shirley Miller
St. Olaf
Am Legion Auxiliary Meeting Details Highlights
The Am Legion Auxiliary of Sheehan Olson unit 367 met June 11 at the Legion Hall with 17 Senior and nine Junior members plus two guests. Reports included sending a hanky and card to hospitalized Clariga Payleon, Poppy sales of 845 totaling 84.90, 59 Memorial Day wreaths, and a donut sale net of 62.16. Officers and committee updates followed for June, including nominations for officers and a Flag Day program by Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion Auxiliary
Sheehan-Olson
Legion Hall
Andine Vasby
Walter Fritz
Beverly
Pamela Fritz
Clariga Payleon
Rulger Paulson
Chm
Rey Swenson
Millard Bear
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Clarica Paulson
I. C. Jerdee
Louis Olson
Lyle Olson
Orvin Olson
Lloyd Meier
Department
Des Moines
Cirm
Fred Cline
County Legion and Auxiliary
Wadena
Lee Palmer
Walter Follett
Theo. Loftsgard
Larson Nelson Reunion Held at Clermont Park
The sixth annual Larson Nelson reunion took place in Clermont city park on June 16 with 91 attendees. Officers were elected for the coming year as Mrs Edwin Loftsgard presides and Mrs Ronald Loftsgard and Mrs Theo Loftsgard serve as secretaries. The oldest member was Gilbert Nelson, 91, and the youngest was Larry Lee Martin, 8 months. A noon picnic followed by visiting from Galesburg Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Falls Independence Oelwein Wadena West Union Postville Elgin and Clermont. Next year's picnic will be held on the and Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson - Nelson
Clermont
Edwin Loftsgard
Wadena
Pres
Ronald Loftsgard
Elgin
Theo. Loftsgard
Gilbert Nelson
Larry Lee Martin
Postville
Galesburg
Ill
Des Moines
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Independence
Oelwein
West Union
Local Socials Reach Across States and Towns
Mrs. Evelyn Olson Mrs. Da vid Smith and Gene Olson spent Friday at Jim Schrader s home in Kanawha after a day at Bud Schrader s home. Jim had been a week at LaVern Swenson s home. Henry Hjelming of Waucoma and Alta Johnson of West Union joined Claude Gress s luncheon guests Sunday. Emil Lassig and granddaughter Wanda Ost erhus visited Watertown S Dakota to see Mrs. E S Goodard and son Harlan Lassig plus relatives. returned June 6 then moved to Lake Geneva Wisconsin to visit Mrs W P Duemnann s family. Mrs. Helmer Johnson Ossian attended a picnic supper with Mr and Mrs Hans Sandvold. Mrs. Arthur Nelson returned home from LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital after major surgery. Paul Frick and wife left for Guthrie Oklahoma for a few days then via Watertown and Minneapolis to visit relatives. Ben Hulbert Wadena and Vern Hulbert Rockford Illinois were dinner guests of Verdell Hulbert and Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson
David Smith
Gene Olson
Jim Schrader
Kanawha
Bud Schrader
Jim
LaVern Swenson
Henry Hjelming
Waucoma
Alta Johnson
West Union
Claude Gress
Emil Lassig
Wanda Osterhus
Watertown
S. Dakota
E. S. Goodard
Harlan Lassig
Lake Geneva
Wisc
Arthur Nelson
LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital
Paul Frick
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Minneapolis
Fricks
Ben Hulbert
Wadena
Vern Hulbert
Rockford
Verdell Hulbert
Terry
Honor David Helgerson at Lyle Olson home
A picnic dinner was held Sunday at the Lyle Olson home to honor David Helgerson, home on furlough from the U.S. Marine Corps. Attending were his parents, siblings, and numerous relatives and friends from Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Charles City, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
David Helgerson
U.S. Marine Corps
Arthur Helgerson
Carol
Sharon
Howard Oliphant
Cedar Rapids
Clara Helgerson
Diane
Donne
George Frieden
Cliff J. Olson
Frankie
Jeanne
Judy
Clarence Kittelson
Gary
Bonnie
Steven
Richard
John
Linda
Roger
Henry Kittelson
Clifford Kittelson
Decorah
Harry Helgerson
Irene Olson
Lyle Olsen
Ieelende Kittelson
Charles Ity
Return From Southwest Trip By Mr and Mrs Griebenow
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon returned Sunday evening from a trip in the Southwest. They visited eight states and called on James Powers in Phoenix Arizona, a former Clermont resident. They saw the Grand Canyon Brice Canyon and Estes Park and spent Sunday with Mrs Griebenow sister and family the Albert Tinderholts at Terril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Phoenix
Arizona
James Powers
Clermont
Grand Canyon
Brice Canyon
Estes Park
Lutheran Churches WEST and EAST Summer Activities Schedule
West district hosts an ice cream social during a band concert in the park at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 19. Volunteers are invited to clean the parsonage at 1:00 p.m. Thursday June 20. On Sunday June 23, seven services are planned at 10:00 a.m. East district lists Jr. Lutherans at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. services on Sunday June 23. A July 7 Luther League pact play is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Jr. Lutherans
Luther League
Celebrate 25th Weddy Anniverse Festivity at Olson Home
Mr and Mrs James Olson hosted Sunday to mark the 25th wedding anniversary of Howard and Mary Johansen. Guests included Howard and Mary Johansen and many relatives from Mound St Lucas Edgely Hawkeye Oelwein Clermont and surrounding towns, reflecting a small community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Olson
Lana
Howard Johansen
Joe Nelson
Anna Walvatne
Earl Jacobson
LeRoy
Daryl Olson
Mound
Minnesota
Alvin Langreck
St. Lucas
Roger Leppert
Edgely
N. Dakota
West Union
Janis Ungerer
Hawkeye
Henry Nelson
Oelwein
Milton Nelson
Ricky
Frankville
Enoch Nelson
Clermont
Stamp Winners at Leo and Leona's U Save Store
Stamp winners were Mrs. Leon Jacob, Mrs. Wm Nelson Jr Oscar Thompson, Mrs Dick Griebenow and Mrs Martin Amierson. Guests Thursday evening included Mr. and Mrs Clarence Kittelson and family. Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs Teddy Askelson and Mrs Bertha Gress at the Claude Gress home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Jacob
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Oscar Thompson
Dick Griebenow
Martin Amierson
Leo and Leona
U-Save
Clarence Kittelson
Clarence Thorson
Teddy Askelson
Bertha Gress
Claude Gress
Sheehan Olson Post Meeting Nominated New Commander
The Sheehan Olson Post held its regular meeting on Monday evening June 10. Fourteen members attended. Commander Follett presided. The nomination committee reported. Lloyd Meier nominated Clarence Amundson for commander, seconded and carried. John Halverson moved to keep all other officers the same. the motion carried unanimously. Devotions were read by Halverson and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan - Olson
Follett
Lloyd Meier
Clarence Amundson
Magen
John Halverson
Birthday Club Meets on Union Street
The Union Street Birthday Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Anderson. Bingo was played and a picnic lunch was served. June birthday celebrants included Mrs. Isabel Nelson Mrs. James Taylor Mrs. Harry Yauslin and Mrs. Elmer Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Gilbert Anderson
Isabel Nelson
James Taylor
Harry Yauslin
Elmer Olson
Tea at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien
Mrs. Richard Olson and Mrs. M C Larson attended the Villa Louis Tea in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin on Friday afternoon. Music by Christian Bergeson Flagg supplied by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin aided by about 50 Prairie du Chien women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Olson
M. C. Larson
Prairie du Chien
Wisc
Christian Bergeson Flagg
State Historical Society of
Wisconsin
Methodist Church Pastor Leads Regional Visits
A community note records Rev. Lee Roy Collins of the Methodist Church visiting relatives in Corona South Dakota and Sumner, then traveling to Milwaukee Wisconsin to see his daughter and family. The piece also covers a hospital stay for Frank Nims Jr and gatherings at the Frautschu and Nelson households with local residents sharing meals and visits.
Junior Auxiliary Meeting Held
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan-Olson Unit met June 12 at Cler mont Park at 4 30 pm with 27 members answering roll call. They held a picnic and roasted wieners and marshmallows after softball, elected officers for the coming year, and planned an ice cream social after a summer band concert. Kathy and Lori Meier were appointed to write to their adopted girl. there will be no meetings in July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sheehan - Olson
Clermont Park
Karen Hoopman
Bonnie Swenson
Patty Mitts
Beverly Fritz
Karen Olson
Kathy
Lori Meier
Ernest Guyer at Hawkeye Boys State 1963
Ernest Guyer son of Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer attended Hawkeye Boys State at Grimes Iowa last week representing the Commercial Club of Clermont In government he was elected City Counselor and named Notary Public by the governor He also helped his group win the greatest championship in volleyball at the athletic events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Guyer
Victor Guyer
Hawkeye Boys State
Grimes
Iowa
Commercial Club of
Clermont
Boys State
Arnold Guyer Promoted to Assistant Cashier
At a meeting of the Farmers Savings Bank directors Arnold Guyer was promoted to assistant cashier. L. H. Meier, cashier, notes Guyer is a Valley High School graduate. Also mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. Dean Schultz and family of Monona visited the Arthur Nelson home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Arnold Guyer
L. H. Meier
Guyer
Valley High School
Dean Schultz
Monona
Arthur Nelson
Blue Birds Hold Meeting Saturday Gathering
The Blue Birds met at Mrs. Becker's home on Saturday June 15 with eight members and three visitors. They made name tags and decorated program books. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20 at 1 30 at Marlene Metzger's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blue Birds
Becker
Marlene Metzger
Birthday Bridge Club Meeting Honors Mrs Crowe
Mrs M H Moore entertained the Birthday Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Lorrinne Crowe celebrating her birthday. The hostess presented a gift to the guest of honor with Mrs Moore winning high score and Mrs Crowe finishing second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Moore
Bridge Club
Lorrinne Crowe
Mrs. Moore
Confirmation picnic honoring Linda Halverson at Clermont
Mr and Mrs John Halver and family Linda Sharon Mr and Mrs Richard Olson Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorson Elaine Jerry Roger and Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and Dean enjoyed a picnic dinner Sunday June 9 at the Richard Olson home. Linda Halverson was confirmed at the West Lutheran Church in Clermont that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halverson
Linda
Sharon
Richard Olson
Clarence Thorson
Elaine
Jerry
Roger
Clarence Johnson
Dean
Linda Halverson
West Lutheran Church
Clermont
Annual Larson Reunion at Edwin Larson Home
The annual Larson family gathering was held Sunday at Edwin Larson home in Bangor Wisconsin to celebrate Mr. Larson’s 70th birthday. Attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Orth and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Larson of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Larson
Bangor
Wisc
Larson
Russell Larson
Millard Larson
Leo Orth
Richard Olson
John Larson
West Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Union
Guyer Family
Helen Osmundson
Verdel
Hulbert
Dale Welsh
Willi
Ranmans Savings Bank
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Villa Louis
Dale Fogle
Randy
Sandra
Ely
Minn
L. D. Petratz
Dan Beth
Phillip
Robert
Corona
Karl Miller
Rev. Petratz
Sumner
Milwaukee
Wise
Samuel Lamb
Del
Dave
Ingebrit Langle
Pine River
Alfred Bertilson
Austin
Ben Frautschy
Frank Nims Jr
Postville Community Hospital
George Durscher
Janice
Edna Miller
Fort Dodge
Erwin Miller
Marlene Durscher
Calvary Baptist Church
Durscher
Willard Martin
Eldorado
Ben Frautschu
Car
Nelson, Monona
Harvey Meyer
Will J. Nelson
Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn
Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co
Nate Johnson Consultant
FELCO
Clermont Cooperative
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