1921 Highlights From June Files in Enterprise
A 1921 snapshot notes Beach returning to pine at Cedar Rapids and Major C B Robbins traveling east with daughter Anna Marcella to college in Troy. Julia, Lewis, and Mrs Anderson accompany. Gay Dollver visits Fort Dodge. L T Olson hosts 150 guests for a surprise 10th anniversary. Dr L LeCarrier and J C Halverson attend Des Moines for A A O N M S session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
C. B. Robbins
Presen
Troy
Anna Marcella
Julia
Lewis
Anderson
Misa Gay Dollver
Fort Dodge
Montauk
L. T. Olson
L. LéCarr
J. C Halverson
Des Moines
Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order
Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine of
Campfire Girls Meet at Legion Hall June 13
Adako Campfire girls held their meeting at the Legion hall on June 13. Ten members and guardian Mrs. Clarence Johnson were present. Honors were told to their guardian and a list of camping trip items to Mc Gregor on June 23 and 24 was shared. visitors from West Union attended Sunday's gathering at Olivia Olson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adako
Legion Hall
Clarence Johnson
McGregor
Gloria Buraas
John Deere Built for Service in Testing Grounds
John Deere tractors run through 24 hour testing on two cylinder engines at the testing grounds. Operators rotate through three shifts as the tractors endure dawn to dusk and beyond. After testing, engines are torn down for wear checks and potential improvements. The process reflects Deere policy guiding farm equipment and field tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
AMI Deere
Utilities Association Receives Ad Award in 1946
The Iowa Utilities Association at 606 Fleming Building received the national award from the Public Utilities Advertising Association of America for its quality booklets pamphlets and circulars. William R. Blake serves as secretary manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Utilities Association
Fleming Building
Public Utilities Advertising Assn. of America
Wm. R. Blake
Des Moines Register
Patricia Anderson Weds Paul Miene at candlelight ceremony
Patricia Anderson youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Anderson became the bride of Paul Miene son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Miene of Postville at a Tuesday June 18 8 o clock service performed by Rev. A O Nesset. The couple will reside on the Miene farm near Postville. A reception in the church parlor followed. Maid of honor Gladys Anderson and best man Willard Schutte joined a wedding party that included brothers and cousins as ushers. Music by Arthur Amundson Agnes Bilden and others highlighted the ceremony. A christening dinner followed at the Schave home for Diane Lee McBurney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Anderson
Gilbert C. Anderson
Paul Miene
Otto Miene
Postville
A. O. Nesset
Gladys Anderson
Willard Schutte
James Anderson
Eugene Schutte
Arthur Amundson
Agnes Bilden
Delores Anderson
Doris Johnson
Miene
SMART TIME TO SAVE AND SMART TIME TO BUY
The message urges saving now due to high prices and scarcity, claiming money saved now will grow for future buying power. It contrasts today’s frugality with future abundance, advising disciplined accumulation before prices ease and opportunities arise.
Rounds Announces Engagement and Pending July Wedding
Geo. P. Rounds announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Rita K. Rounds to William Hart Forsythe of Santa Rosa California. The ceremony is planned for early July. Miss Rounds served as a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and spent a year on Guam before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Rounds
Rita K. Rounds
Wm. Hart Forsythe
Santa Rosa
Calif
Miss Rounds
Army Nurse Corps
Guam
Local Piper Cub safety contest at airport show
Piper Aircraft sponsors a national Safety contest to award the pilot logging the most accident free hours from April 1 to September 30, 1946. The winner’s name will be engraved on a bronze plate on an ivory base with a Piper low wing model on display at Schrader and Hanson office. Don Kvern and Truman B Hill, plus Sam Trevers, visited the airport as part of regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper Aircraft
Piper
America
Schrader & Hanson
Don Kvern
Dubuque
Truman B. Hill
Prairie du Chien
Sam Trevers
Tri-State
General Mills
Air Cruises
Barbara Blackman
Waterloo
Eddie, Black
Lamont
Eddie McMerick
Aurora
Joe Scovel
Lansing
Piper Aircraft Corp
Harley Weitenhagen
Lavern Fedler
Ervin Burkhart
Hawkeye
Clermont
Ames
James Areleman
John O'Dell
West Union
Legion Meeting Discusses Clermont Amusements
The American Legion held a regular session at the Legion hall Monday evening with twenty members present. The group planned a giveaway of a new Piper Cub airplane on the last day of Daily Day. Henry Follett, the Legion’s chosen candidate, spoke about his experience at Boys State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Clermont
Legion
Henry Follett
Boys’ State
Ladies' Aid to Meet June 26 in Blake Home
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at Mrs. W. R. Blake's house on June 26 with Mrs. Henry Olson assisting. The report notes several local visitations and a Brandt family reunion at Strawberry Point, first in over 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. R. Blake
Henry Olson
Entertain at Card Party Honoring Birthday Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Bakewell hosted a 600 card party in their new building next to the produce station on Monday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Roy Luehka Mrs Reuben Svendsen Mrs Alfred Ehler and Lawrence Bakewell. A late hour picnic followed with many guests from Lansing West Union Gund er and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakewell
Bakejwell
Roy Luehka
Reuben Svendsen
Alfred Ehler
Lawrence Bakewell
Lawrence Bakeweil
Lansing
Roy Welzel
Shirley
West Union
Dianne
Beverly
Gunder
Harvey Jarms and
Ray Luehka
Lorna
Lynus
Joan
Ed Dahms
Chas, Schave
Clifford
Olson
Henry Luckow
Kenneth
Wilbur Thornton
Albert Schave
Robert
Albert
Henry Duwe
Leo Griebenow
Verni Engle
Hammersland Larson Tie In Candlelight Wedding
Miss Clarice Hammersland daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Hammersland West Union wed Harold J Larson son of Edwin Larson Bengor Wis in a candlelight ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran church The double ring rite was officiated by Rev A O Nesset Bride wore white taffeta with a pearl necklace veil and orange blossom tiara Attendants included Ardele Larson Sylvia and Norma Hammersland Best man Hanover Hammersland Ushers were Edwin and Clarence Larson Flower girls Audrey Dahl and Marie Hammersland Nuptial music by Ada Hammersland Bride Alice sang O Perfect Love O Happy Home and The Lords Prayer Reception followed with a three course dinner The bride previously taught in Clermont schools Groom works in Manchester and they plan to reside there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Hammersland
H. M. Hammersland
West Union
Harold J. Larson
Edwin Larson
Ardele Larson
Sylvia
Norma Hammersland
Hanford Hammersland
Edwin
Clarence Larson
Audrey Dahl
Marie Hammersland
Ada Hammersland
Alice
Clermont
Manchester
Sunday supper guests in West Union visit Kneeland family
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of West Union were supper guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Kneeland and family. Dorf Opperud traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives, and on Thursday his grandson Jimmie Loftsgard brought him home. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, friends of Jimmie's, who visited in the Mrs Jessie Loftsgard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
West Union
Clem Kneeland
Dorf Opperud
Cedar Rapids
Jimmie Loftsgard
Sharp
Jimmie
Jessie Loftegard
Luther League Convention Dominates Parish Activities
Pastor Nesset notes no parish services next Sunday due to Luther League convention at Luther College in Decorah. All are invited to bring lunch baskets and travel to the event. A 10:45 a.m. service, 2:30 p.m. session, 4 p.m. chorus rehearsal, and an 8 p.m. concert by a 360-voice chorus are planned at C. K. Preus gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesset
Luther College
Decorah
C. K. Preus
East Clermont
West Clermont
P.m
Clifford Kittelson
Aubrey [Guyer
Minneapolis
Kitchen towel shower honors Maxine Nelson before wedding
Niece Maxine Nelson of West Union is honored at a kitchen towel shower hosted by her relatives including Elmer Nelson and Joe Baker. Attendees from West Union Gunder and nearby towns join in the celebration ahead of her marriage next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Amundson
Maxine Nelson
West Union
Elmer Nelson
Joe Baker
Justin
Lonny
Sophia Loftsgard
Gunder
Bertina Buraas
Elmer Oli
Shirley
Henry Olson
Ole Amundson
Noren
Kenneth
Theo Loftsgard
Harry Amundson
Jean and
Paul
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Richard
Evelyn Bilden
Glen Olson
Pastyille
Local visitors note progress and reunions across Iowa farms
Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson and Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halverson visited Alma Ostlie in university hospital in Iawa City and found her improved. Elmer Olson joined Orlando Kittelson party at Lake Okaboji for Farm Service meeting then returned. Lyle McBurney and Diana Lee of Freeport Illinois visited Albert Shave home for a few days. Doris Sampson returned to Earlville after two weeks with John Sampson Sun home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Reierson
Gerhard Halverson
Iawa City
Alma Ostlie
University Hospital
Elmer Olson
Orlando Kittelson
Lake Okaboji
Lyle McBurney
Diana Lee
Freeport
Ill
Albert Shave
Doris Sampson
Earlville
John Samps
Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meet
St. Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in regular session Thursday, June 13, at the church parlors with Mrs. Walter Kohls, Mrs. Jim Gullivan and Mrs. Doyle Baker as hostesses. Twenty-one members and one visitor were present. Definite plans were made for the parish dinner to be held June 80. A donation of $5.00 was voted for the cancer drive. A monthly Mass for the sick was approved. Mrs. Helen Becker reviewed the Catholic Readers Digest. The meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Walter Kohls
Jim Gullivan
Doyle Baker
Helen Becker
Lois Schrader Named President of Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Ruth Olson's home with Lucy Engle reading a county convention report. Lois Schrader was elected president for the new year along with officers including Joycelyn Bakewell and Sophia Follett. Delegates to the state convention were Schrader and Clara Belschner. Campfire Girls gain a new leader, with plans for a McGregor camping trip. Other attendees and visits to local families are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Olson
Lucy Engle
The
Legion Auxiliary
Hawkeye
Clermont
Campfire
Clarence Johnson
McGregor
Des Moines
Lois Schrader
Clara Belsehner
Joycelyn Bakewell
Sophia Follett
Clara Belschner
Ruth Olsen
Lillie Crowe
Hazel Jerdee
Frances ‘Cline
Joyce Appelman
DeWayne Johnson
Couuty
Poppy
Mavis Larson
Clermont Commercial Club Plans Summer Band Concerts
The Clermont Commercial club met at Little Joe's Place and then the Legion hall Monday evening. Thirty seven members and one guest, Jim Accola, attended. They discussed Saturday night band concerts for summer and heard Bob Burger recount his Boys' State experience. The executive committee bought six attractions for Daily Days free acts in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
U S W Annual Picnic Plans Dinner and Program
The United Service Women held their annual Father’s Day picnic at the city park with Mrs. Gilbert Anderson presiding. The program featured vocal trio performances and recitations by members Clarice Bugstad Anna Crowe Loyce Erickson Jean Belschner Richard Belschner Elaine Tatro and greetings by Mr Everett Crowe. About 50 attended with coffee served by Mr and Mrs J C Halverson. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 25 at Mrs Wm Bolsehner’s home with roll call on Father’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
Gilbert Anderson
America
J.C. Halverson
Clarice Bugstad
Anna Crowe
Loyce Erickson
Jean Belschner
Richard Belschner
Martin Amundson
Clarence Kittelson
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Enterprise
Les
Harry Stolle, Jr
Merilyn Stolle
Olivia Olson
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Win. Burrow, Jr
Linda
Tom Wetherbee
R. L. Olson
Clermont, Iowa
Utilities Association
Diane Lee McBurney
Henry Suc‘kow
Norman Swenson
Merle Monroe
Castalia
Ed Preuss
Monona
Lyie McBurney
Mary Scott
Fayette
Airport News
Howard
John Jones
Bernieen
Apend
Lou Jones
John Sampson
Hartland
Miaon
Sampson
C. A. Ostrander
W. ©. Hyman
Jesup
Ralph .Schrader
Strawberry Point
Brandt
R. V. Brandt
Hammersland-Larson
Clermont Lutheran Parish
BE. C. Sharen
Long Beach
Marie Skaien
Andrew Anderson
Oscar Lien
Rush
Anton Skaien
Maurice
Arthur
Clarence Amundson
Ole’ Amundson
Tilie Swenson
Robert Hamilton
Lakota
Hamilton
Spirit Lake
Clarence ‘Larson
Bangor
Wis
la Crosse
John Larson
Elmer Erickson
Erskins
Mina
Fern Erickson
N. D
Yuiganity
Commercial Club
U.S. W
Roog
Fim
Love Brothers
Burgess
Dagstad
Tolermont, Iowa
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