Clermont Town Council Proceedings June 1 1944
The Clermont Town Council meeting presided by B Shipton approves minutes and pays bills including Clermont Fire, Clermont Enterprise, and utilities. Licenses for cigarette and beer submitted by Frank Pringle and others are approved. Adjournment follows. In re last will of William R Starkey, probate hearing set July 1944 in District Court at West Union Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
B . Shipton
Riegel
Olson
Nelson
Stee
Becker
Stée
Ag. Re
Clermont Fire
Clermont Enterprise
Fayette Co
Otto Krueger
Edna
Louise, Miller
Matt Parrott & Sons
Richard L. Olson
Table
Express and Drayage Farmers Savings Bank
J. F Widman& Sons Co
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
J. W. Malone
Henry
Schweinerus
Savings Bank
Farmers Savings Bank
John Larson
Gordon Meyer
Gerald Schupanitz
Wm. Crowe
Norbert Gerner
Frank & Clifton Pringle
Geo. Durscher
Ayette County
District Court
William R. Starkey
West Unin
Iowa
Gulsvig Thompson Wedding at Marion Lutheran Church
Miss Mae Gulsvig wed Tillman J. Thompson in a June wedding at Gunder's Marion Lutheran Church. The ceremony, performed by Rev W A Fiskerbeck, followed a family anniversary day for both families. The bride, given by her father, wore a white marquise sette gown with lace, pearls, and roses, as relatives and friends attended. A reception followed, with Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Fiskerbeck among the honored attendants. The couple will live on the groom’s farm north of Gunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder
Mae Gulsvig
Emil Gulsvig
St. Olaf
Tillman J. Thompson
Postville
Thore Thompson
Wa+ dena
W. A. Fiskerbeck
Woodrow Reed
Henry Vellersven
W. A. Fisherbeck
Evelyn Thompson
Bbride
Elizabeth
Ardis Fisherbeck
Floyd Thompson
Man
Almer Gulsvig
Cremon
Thompson
Elkader High School
Elkader Junior College
Wadena High School
Wed at Lutheran Parsonage Betty June Wedo and Leslie Flack wed
Betty June Wedo daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Wedo of Postville and Leslie Jean Flack of Postville united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage here on Saturday June 17. The couple was attended by Harold Lundt and Mrs Betty Lundt of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty June Wedo
Chas. Wedo
Postville
Leslie Jean Flack
That City
Miattiaga
Harold Lundt
Betty Lundt
Clermont Calendar highlights and social visits
Clermont events list for Monday June 26 and Wednesday June 28 includes Firemen's meeting and Ladies' Aid Society. Social visits feature Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Anderson and Milo with Martin Anderson, Arthur and Mary Ann Nelson returning from Osage, Thomas Meyer at Fayette summer school, Gus Krueger family of Elgin, Reuben Hackmanns hosting, Inga and Anna Larson with O Peterson at Clarence Johnson, and J. C. Halverson group attending a DuBuque music recital with Helen Halverson performing. travel and gatherings noted through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Anderson
Milo
Martin Anderson
Arthur
Mary Ann Nelson
Osage
Glen Godfrey
Lester Anderson
Thomae Meyer
Fayette
Fred Maurer
Gus Krueger
Elgin
Reuben Hackmann
Inga
Anna Larson
Nelson Meyer reunion picnic draws ninety relatives
A large Nelson Meyer family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meyer with about ninety attendees. The oldest guest was 92 year old Mrs. John Ehde, grandmother of the Meyers, and many relatives from Waukon Ossian Fayette Elgin Waucoma Waterville and Clermont participated in a day of socializing and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Meyer
Meyer
John Ehde
Wm. H. Meyer
Lloyd
Walter Meyer
Alvin Gruel
Chas, Luebke
Postville
Lea Ehde
Henry. Miene
Elvie Miene
Herbert Miene
Mrba
Charlie Stock
Clarence Snitker
Waukon
Maxine Hunsberger
Elgin
Albert Wilbur
Waucoma
Millard Nelson
Waterville
Leo Wolfs
Joseph Nelson
Ossian
Fred Maurer
Rosanna
Isabelle Johnson
Fayette
Gilbert Meyer
Isabelle Nelson
Elmer
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Wm. J. Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Clermont
Birthday surprises honor several anniversaries in community
Mynnie Bruner hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs. G A Roland with gifts ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs A O Nesser Mrs Chas Laws ton Mrs Clarence Bear and others like Mrs Isabelle Nelson. Earlier relatives surprised Mrs Isabelle Nelson with a picnic and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynnie Bruner
G. A. Roland
A. O. Nesser
Chas. Lawston
Clarence Bear
J. C. Halverson
O. C. Peterson
Hazel Olson
Isabelle Nelson
Luther League Convention Quiets Clermont Parish Services
Clermont Lutheran Parish led by Pastor Nesset announces no services next Sunday due to Luther League convention in Decorah on June 24 and 25. Sessions include a Pocket Testament Banquet, 7 p.m. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 8 p.m., with lunch baskets and coffee at Luther College. Those seeking Saturday banquet or lodging should notify the pastor. Bible Camp at Clear Lake runs June 25 to July 1, with details from the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nesset
Decorah
Luther College
Clear Lake
Clermont Ladies Aid picnic announced for June 23
The Clermont Ladies Aid Society members and families plan their annual picnic supper at the city park next Wednesday evening June 23. Mrs W R Blake hosted a 6 30 o clock buffet Friday with guests Mesdames Estey Wright Johnston Carr Lynch of West Union and Tirrell Crowe of Clermont. Bridge followed supper and prizes went to Mrs Wright and Mrs Crowe. The Clermont United Service Women will sponsor a patriotic window display over the week end of July 4. Mrs Arthur Wolfs returned from Fayetteville North Carolina where he was with her husband Corporal Arthur Wolfs now at an embarkation point on the east coast. Messages also mention Mr and Mrs Mayer of Galveston Texas Mrs Ida Bisbing of Cedar Falls and Mr and Mrs Ezra Rowland as luncheon guests of Mrs Elvira Johnson Sunday evening. The Meyers are visiting his parents in Postville and her aunt and uncle in West Union with their daughter Mary Elizabeth, before leaving for Galveston where Mr Meyer serves as field director of the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
E. H. Estey
Waucoma
Theo. N
Loftsgard
Clermont United Service Women
Arthur Wolfs
Fayetteville
N. C
Cpl
Ter Mayer
Galveston
Texas
Ida Bisbing
Cedar Falls
Ezra Rowland
Elvira Johnson
the Meyers
Henry Meyer
Postville
Jim Archer
West Union
Mary Elizabeth
Meyer
American Red Cross
Social and domestic notices from rounded period page
Fragments show visits and meals among St Paul and Postville residents. Ed Guisvig and Fred Muehrenthal called at J C Halverson home Friday morning. Hazel Olson dined with Herman Lubke family Sunday. Coral Lee and others joined Verni Brandt for supper.
Olson Brady Wedding Vowed at Sacred Heart Rectory
Janet Lorraine Olson and Captain Joseph M Brady united in marriage at Sacred Heart Rectory Oelwein on May 14 in the double ring ceremony led by Rev E J O'Hagen. The couple, both from Iowa, will reside in Texas after a Minnesota wedding trip. Olson taught school in Maynard and Brady served as a Marine Corps officer with campaigns in Bougainville and New Georgia. he is to report to Eagle Mountain Lake Texas in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Oelwein
Janet Lorraine Olson
Hazel Olson
Clermont
Joseph M. Brady
T. H. Brady
Aurora
E. J. O'Hagen
Dorothy Brorby
Johnn Michals
Hazelton
Leslie W. Olson
Italy
U. S. Marine Corps
Minnesota
Clermont High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Kappa Eta Beta Sorority
Maynard Consolidated School
Brady
Sacred Heart School
Phi Rho Zeta
Phi Kappa Delta
New Caledonia
Bouganville
New Georgia
United States
Eagle Mountain Lake
Texas
Luther League Convention at Luther College Decorah
A large audience is expected for the Decorah Circuit Luther League convention on June 24 and 25 at Luther College. The program starts with a Pocket Testament banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by business and recreation. Joint festival services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in C. K. Preus gymnasium feature organ and piano preludes, with a 2 p.m. afternoon session and a Choral Union rehearsal and concert after. Verla Gunderson and Prof. Donald Larson provide piano and organ accompaniments. Rev. A. O. Nesset directs. Rev. C. G. Fjeldstad arranges lodging. picnic lunch Sunday noon with coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Choral Union
P. m
Verla Gunderson
Donald Larson
A. O. Nesset
C. G. Fjeldstad
Local Visit Highlights From Area Households
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson and Mrs Alvin Buroden with Dixie Lou and Darrel visited the Martin Anderson home last Thursday afternoon. Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs T J Callan called on B O Henderson on Sunday. Mrs Henderson’s sister is Mrs Callan. Fort Dodge guests Mrs Glen Fuhrman and Mary Jo arrive to spend the weekend with Mynnie Bruner. Patricia Flynn attends summer school at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and plans to teach rural school this fall. Earlville residents Mr Orlando Kittlson and children visited here Thursday while Mr Kittlson proceeded to Decorah for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halverson
Alvin Buroden
Dixie Lou
Darrel
Elgin
Martin Anderson
T. J. Callan
Cedar Rapids
B. O. Henderson
Callan
Henderson
Glen Fuhrman
Mary Jo
Fort Dodge
Mynnie Bruner
Patricia Flynn
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Orlando Kitterson
Earlville
Kittelson
Decorah
Auxiliary Met at Mrs Henry Olson Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Henry Olson's home on Tuesday evening June 13 with Mrs. Louie Anderson assisting. Poppy chairman Ruth Olson reported Clermont residents donated 64.40 for Memorial Day poppies made by WWI veterans in Des Moines hospital. Popies from hospitalized veterans aided by boys from Wadena Postville Waterloo and nearby towns were sold in Clermont. Of 84.40 proceeds 33.41 stays with Clermont unit for child welfare and rehabilitation. remainder supports state programs. Officers for next year were elected: Lucy Engle president Hazel Jerdee 1st VP Ethyl Paulson 2nd VP Ruth Olson secretary Lorraine Crowe treasurer Edna Nelson Sgt at Arms Lillian Crowe chaplain Joyce Appelman Gertrude Vinton Nora Loftsgard executive board. Flag Day observed with history of the flag and etiquette readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Olson
Louie Anderson
Ruth Olson
Clermont
Vicinity
Des Moines Hospital
Wadena
Postville
Waterloo
Lucy Engle
Hazel Jerdee
Ethyl Paulson
Lorraine Crowe
Edna Nelson
Lillian Crowe
Joyce Appelman
Gertrude Vinton
Nora Loftsgard
Gruver Car Theft Linked to Davenport and Cherry Mound Incidents
Clarence Gruver, a farmer near Waukon, reported his car stolen from his drive while milking Sunday at 6 a.m. A pickup left behind had an empty gas tank and had been stolen at Cherry Mound. A car theft in Davenport and possible army deserter clues were noted. The Gruver car was later found near Gary Indiana in running condition but with two blowouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gruver
Waukon
Gruver
Cherry Mound
Grevious
Davenport
Gary
Indiana
Grover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Council
Will
Herbert D. Krammer
Gulsvig-Thompson
Lutheran Parsonage
P. Women's Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
George W. Mollett
Indianapolis
U.S. Treasury
Nelson-Meyer
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed Guisvig
Fred Muehrenthaler
St. Paul
Minn
Herman Lubke
Milo Meyer
Coral Lee
Gilbert Hanson
Verni Brandt
Malvin Anderson
Hans Sandvold
Morris
Inez Wolf
Castalia
Ida Olson
Iowa City
University Hospital
W. C. Follett
Jane Dibble
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Newport News
Luther League Convention
Robert
Joe Peters
Brainard
Ferme Renee
Pemregt
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Mgr
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