Local Happenings and Births in the Community
Ada Miller hosted guests with Verna Yunker from Upper Town visiting Miller home. Margaret Conner celebrated her June 24 birthday with friends. Mrs Mary Scott held open house for the Scott family plus welcomed Welter Scott. Olson from Olson home recovering. Lucille and Phyllis Lubke had tonsils removed at Postville hospital. New baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olson. visit from Fred Bilden in Chicago. F.W. and Charles Bigler attended Strawberry Point games. Charles played Pointer against Manchester, score Strawberry Point 11 Strawberry Point over Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropoa
Redge
Waelep Mdiller
Ronde Ki
Nellie Sheehan
Irene Offman
Ada Miller
Verna Yunker
Upper Town
Margaret Conner
Mary Scott
Scott
Welter Scott
GT. No Olson
Iowe City
Lucille
Phyllis ‘Lubke
Postville Hospital
Joseph Olson
Fred Bilden
Chicago
F.W
Charles Bigler
Strawberry Point
Charlea
Pointer
Manchester
Gam
New Officers Named For Clermont Commercial Club
The Clermont Commercial Club names for the coming year are Ray Tomsheck president Arnold Stumme vice president Lyle Gunderson secretary and J A Erickson treasurer Twenty six members attended the club dinner at the Clermont cafe Monday evening Mrs Frank Gilbert from Earlham visited Mrs H H Follett extendedly On Sunday evening Mrs Follett and her guest and Mr and Mrs Will J Nelson were guests in the Walter Follett home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Ray Tomsheck
Arnold Stumme
Lyle Gunderson
J. A. Erickson
Clermont Cafe
Frank Gilbert
Earlham
H. H. Follett
Nelson Schultz Wedding at West Clermont Lutheran Church
Miss Mary Ann Nelson and Dean F. Schultz wed in a Sunday ceremony at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The event featured a double ring rite, floral decorations, and a procession to Lohengrin. Attendants included Anna Schroeder, Caroline Wander, and June Woelzke. guests hosted a reception, then the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside near Monona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran
Lohengrin
Anna Schroeder
Gladbrook
Caroline Wander
Castalia
June Woelzke
McGregor
Arthur ‘Nelson, Jr
Clermont
Kenneth Rucker
Waverly
Willis Schultz
Postville
Schultz
Monona
Clermont High School
LS. T.C
Cedar Parls
Oelwein
Luana
Monona High School
Legion Officers Elected In Monday Meeting
Bernard Schrader was elected Legion commander at the Legion Hall meeting. Lawrence Fritz became adjutant, Oscar Thompson was chosen finance officer, and Walter Follett service officer. Oran Shipton reported on Boys State and thanked the Legion for sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Schrader
Legion
Legion Hall
Lawrence Fritz
Oscar Thompson
Walter Follett
Oran Shipton
Boys State
Guyer Hofland Wedding Held At West Clermont Lutheran
Miss Patricia Audrey Guyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Guyer Clermont and Sigvart Hofland Jr son of Dr and Mrs Sigvart Hofland Decorah were married Sunday evening June 16 at West Clermont Lutheran church in a double ring ceremony Rev A Nesset officiated. Attendants included Angeline Guyer Kay Guyer and Orrin Bittrein with parents and guests totaling about 180 at a church reception. The couple plans Decorah as home where Hofland works as a radio technician and Mrs Hofland who taught in Union township recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Patricia Audrey Guyer
Aubrey Guyer
Clermont
Sigvart Hofland, Jr
Sigrant Hofland
Decorah
A. ©. Nesset
Norene Amundson
Orrin Bittrein
Rodney
Douglas Guyer
Hofland
Clermont ‘High School
Uppertowa
Fayette
Union Township
Decorah High School
Luther College
Priscillas Met Wednesday By The Priscilla Band
The Priscilla Working Band met Wednesday June 7 with hostesses Mesdames Henry Olson Almer Nelson Ole Amundson LaVerne Stumme and Miss Andine Vasby. The meeting opened with a hymn and the secretary's report was read. Mrs Harvey Meyer announced the following program including Hymn Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Vocal Solo Jean Amundson, Reading Mrs Harvey Meyer, Vocal Duet Glendal Nygaard and Judy Paulson accompanied by Helen Reierson, Friends of Jesus in their Parting. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and table prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Henry Olson
Almer Nelson
Ole Amundson
LaVerne, Stumme
Andine Vasby
Eoard
Harvey Meyer
Society
Jean Amundson
Glendal Nygaard
Judy Paulson
Helen Reiersongrnn
Jesus
Tag Day Saturday in Clermont to aid volunteers
Mayor Nelson issues permit for Volunteers of America Tag Day in Clermont on Saturday June 24. Esther Oelberg chairs event as youths from the four upper grades urged to join. Cash awards will go to top fundraisers aiding needy Towans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Nelson
Volunteers of America
Clermont
Esther Oelberg
Towans
Clermont Chronicle June 22 Calendar and Family News
Clermont calendar lists Junior Montmont Study Club June 22, B and P Association Firemen meeting June 26, Ladies Aid June 28 and Grand Meadow Study Club June 30. Mr and Mrs Harold Langs gard travel to DeKalb Illinois to collect daughter and husband in a Ozarks trip. Sandra and Dianne Bilden visit grandmother Julia Bilden. Donna Jean Frieden baptized at grandmother Clara Helgerson home with Rev Nesset officiating. Sponsors Arthur Helgerson and Mr and Mrs Gene Westcott. Helgerson hosts Father’s Day supper for Edwin Krueger Lyle Kenton Krueger and Esther Oelberg families. END.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Clermont
B. & P. Assa
Ladies’ Aid
Riverside Social
Grand Meadow
Harold Landsgard
DeKalb, Il
Robert Howard
Ozarks
Arkansas
Sandra
Dianne Bilden
Julia Bilden
Donna Jean Frieden
George Frieden
Clara Helgerson
Nesset
Arthur Helgerson
Gene Westcott
Helgerson
Jena Rev. Nesset
Edward Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Lyle
Kenton Krueger
Esther Oelberg
Arthur Nelson
Elgin Town Council Proceedings June 5 1950
Regular meeting led by Mayor Will J Nelson with Riesel Paulson Thoma and Griebenow present Absent Larson Minutes of previous meeting read and approved Bills paid including Interstate Power Co Geo Durscher Clermont Fire Dept Farmers Savings Bank League of Municipalities Hooker Supply Co and others Pringle’s Beer permit renewed Adjournment City clerk Geo Durscher logged final figures 2.73 40.29 77.83 3.83 174.60 5.00 37.50 53.18 43.18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Nelson
Riesel
Paulson
Thoma
Griebenow
Larson
Interstate Power Co
Hall
Ben Bauman
Labor Water Line
Gunder Nygsard
Sohn Barnhouse
Clermont Fire Dept
Geo. Durscher
Elgin Echo
Farmers Savings Bank
Hooker Supply Co
Elgin
Lawrence E. Fritz
Riegel
Pringle
Woodland Club Meeting Plans July Picnic in Postville
The Woodland Study Club met June 13 at Viola Swenson's home with fourteen members answering roll by sharing a favorite comic. They set a July 16 picnic at Postville tourist park and featured children performing songs piano solos and a reading. A birthday song honored Kathinka Larson. Two contests awarded prizes to Eleanor Anderson Arsells Hemaseth Marie Hogan and Myrtle Nelson. Visitors included Mrs Lyle Gunderson Mrs Millard Nelson and Mrs Carman Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Viola Swenson
Postville
Kathinka Larson
Kate Leehy
Eleanor Anderson
Arsells Hemaseth
Hemaseth
Marie ' Hogan
Myrtle Nelson
Lyle Gunderson
Millard Nelson
Carman Swenson
Death of Infant Mary Lynn Grinna in Decorah
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Grinna died June 17 in Decorah hospital four hours after birth. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev R O Idvershall officiating and burial in Glenwood cemetery. Surviving are her parents grandparents and great grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lynn Grinna
Allen Grinna
Decorah Hospital
R. 0
Idvershall
Glenwood Cemtery
Decorah
Grinna
Esther Nesset
A. ©. Nesset
Clermont
Gust Grinna
Charles Lawston
Highland services by Harlan Blockhus on Sunday
Pastor Sunday June 25 Highland services will be conducted by Harlan Blockhus at 1:00 a.m. Pastor and Mrs. Nesset left Wednesday for a vacation trip to Los Angeles and will be away about four Sundays. In their absence Rev. N. S. Magelssen of Decorah will conduct services July 2 West Clermont 9:30 a.m. East Clermont 11:00 a.m. July 16 West Clermont 9:30 a.m. East Clermont 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Harlan Blockhus
West Clermont
East Clermont
St Peter's Church Mass Times and Special Offering
St Peter's Church lists Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday masses at 7:30 a m. Confessions are on Saturday at 8:00 p m and before the early mass on Sunday. Parishioners are reminded of the special offering announced last Sunday with donations due by Sunday July 2.
Clermont Methodist Church July 2 Service At 11 15
The Clermont Methodist Church announces its next service on July 2 at 11 15. Plan now to attend as the congregation gathers for worship and community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Kitchen Shower Honors Mary Ann Nelson June Bride
Mrs. Almer, Amundson, and Mrs. Geo Wander co hosted a kitchen shower for Mary Ann Nelson, a June bride. Held last Thursday, June 8, at the Amundson home, 26 guests attended with contests for entertainment and a lunch served after the gift opening.
East Clermont Cradle Roll Party Sees Five Young Grads
Special graduation exercises were held for five year olds at the cradle roll party on Tuesday afternoon June 13 in the church parlors with Eskimo snow scenes. Mra Helmer Lyngaas led programs and presented diplomas to Karen Olson Donaline Larson Marvin Berg and Peter Bilden who wore white caps and gowns. Eskimo missions were the main project this year and circus themed decorations framed the dining area used for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Helmer Lyngaas
Karen Olson
Donaline Larson
Marvin Berg
Peter Bilden
Auxiliary Holds Meeting of American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Tom Hanson’s home with Agar Kneeland and Chrystal Thoota assisting. A report on Fayette swimming lessons held Mondays and Fridays was given. Ruth Westpfahl was planned to attend Girls State. Gifts to Eldora valued at $10 were acknowledged. Nora Loftegard and Aileen Pratt reported on the Wadena meeting. New officers elected: Sophia Follett president, Llucylle Triem vice president, Sally Stumme secretary, Hazel Jerdee treasurer. Executive board includes Ruth Nelson, Lorranne Crowe, and Mary Olson. installation planned for July. Discussions covered inviting new members and a Daily Days stand. Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett visited Sunday in Elkader at the Wm. Katschkowsky home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Tom Hanson
Agar Kneeland
Chrystal Thoota
Fayette
Ruth Westpfahl
Eldora
Nora Loftegard
Aileen Pratt
Wadena
Sophia Follett
Llucylle Triem
Sally Stumme
Hazel Jerdee
Ruth Nelson
Lorranne Crowe
Mary Olson
More Activity Now At Local Airport
Ear Carpenter reported six students approved for flying lessons already working. Twelve more have GI bill applications and about 36 requested blanks. Local airport sees rising activity with out of state planes landing and aerial patrols cutting a weeklong trip to about two and a half hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear Carpenter
G. I. Bill
Cemetery meeting set for Tuesday at Farmers Savings Bank
Notice states a special cemetery meeting is called for Tuesday evening June 27 at the Farmers Savings Bank and urges all members to attend. Also notes berry picking prohibition on Follett farm and several social visits and visits among local residents with various names and places mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follett Farm
Farmers Savings Bank
Dale Schultz
Red Arrow Camp
Woodruff
Wis
Rhinelander
Rex Medberry
Postville
Clara Baum
Elgin
Hay Tomsh
M. Hendricks
Polo, Tll
L. Lembka
Long Beach
Igalit
M. Bel
Maynard
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Commercial Club
John Deere
Demper and
Deere Parts
Macey
Nelson - Schultz
Washington
Maye
Wm. Andres
Bobby
Davenport
Andres
Carolyn Follett
Hussell Pratt
Toledo
Marshal
Dean DeSart
Debby
Tipton
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Sullivan
Fremont Sullivan
Frank Hogan
Ed Quinn
Forest Mon’roe
Maxine Weatcott
Harlan Welzel
West Union
Gundey
Archie" Sullivan
Kermit Rowland
David
Margaret Kins
Ein
J Suna
Eto A
Guyer
Lila Nygaard
Patsy Wand
Larry
Bombells
N. D
Jacob Wander
Berlan Lassig
Ralph, Kliegle
Herlen
Brpil Lansig
Pantyi
Blgvart
Council Proceedings
Meeting of Woodland Club
DeWayne Johnson
Scouts of America
Valley Forge
Dean Schupp
Jackson
Mich
Martin Anderson
Rock Island
Ill
Ralph ‘Moon
Carlin
Charles City
Ray Owens
Marion, Hitch
Brainard
Minn
Ome
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Methodist Church
Harold Bennett
Wm. Katschkowsky
Elkader
Briggs-Stratton
Nelson
Iowa
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