Honored on 80th Birthday for Isabel Nelson
Isabel Nelson celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise party at the Harvey home on Sunday. About 85 relatives and friends attended with picnic baskets and gifts, honoring her June 20 birthday. Family and friends from Clermont Elgin West Union Eldorado Monona Hudson Hudson Muscatine Fayette Albion, and Cedar Rapids attended.
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Isabel Nelson
Harvey To
Simday
Nelson
Mipacannanda
Harlo Meyer
Bud Megker
Millard Nelpop
Jty Ir
Mre
Will J. Mele
Theo N . Lottegard
Millerd Nets’ Sr
John
Joe Nek Pon
Milton
Follett
Gilbert Nelson
Clermont
Dean Loftegard
Elgin
Loftegard
Mesa
Arizona
Lea Wolts
al Wilbur
Randy Wilbur
West Union
Leslie Lauer
Eldorado
Dean Schultz
Louise Schultz
Monona
Art Nelson Jr
Hudson
Robert Ee Keridge
Muscatine
Fred Meurer
Fayette
Lora Maxfield
Albion
Burton Eckhart
Elmer L. Nelson
Henry Nelson
Oelwein
Enoch Nelson
and Kerneth Nelson
Jeck Saxton
Vas
Cedar Rapids
Palmers visit son in Waukon on Saturday
Mr and Mrs C A Palmer of Waukon called Saturday afternoon at the home of their son and family Mr and Mrs Lee Palmer in a family social visit reflecting local hometown ties and weekend gatherings.
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C. A. Palmer
Waukon
Lee Palmer
Karen Diane Gilson Becomes Mrs Ellis
Karen Diane Gilson and Kenneth Eugene Ellis married June 12 in the Presbyterian chapel at Waukon. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Harold Peck of Postville. Mrs Ellis is a Valley High School graduate. her husband is a 1956 Postville graduate who served in the armed forces. The couple resides at 107 North Lawler in Postville.
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Wayne
Pilot Earns Instrumental Instructor Rating at Airport News
Clarence Kittelson completed an instructional flight check to receive his instrumental instructor rating. He also piloted Louise Miller, Leland Probert, Thomas Davis, and Norman Russell of Arlington to Springfield, Minnesota for a flight breakfast. Sunday afternoon Gerald Olson completed his solo flight at the airport.
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Clarence Kittelson
Cedar Rapids
Louise Miller
Leland Probert
Thomas Davis
Norman Russell
Arlington
Springfield
Minn
Gerald Olson
Luther League Picnic Brings Churches Together Near Stewberry Point
Luther Leaguers from East and West Clermont Elgin and Highland Churches gathered at Kleinstein Hollow near Stewberry Point for a softball game a bonfire hunt and a picnic lunch in a community outing.
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Luther
Clermont
Elgin
Highland
Kleinstein Hollow
Stewberry Point
Saddle Club Trail Ride Report Amid Rural Social Ties
Five members of the Sixty Whistlin Bit Rodale Club rode Sunday afternoon starting at the Herald Them home. They picnicked at 11:30 and rode out at 12:90, touring Dibble Hill and passing farms of Ralph Bennett and Frank Nims Jr. before returning along Downy Road. Members hailed from Garnaville St On Fernersburg Postville Gutie West Union Cresco Clermont, with visiting relatives from Gilbert Anderson and James Anderson homes.
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Rodale
The
Herald
Dibble Hill
Ralph Bennett
Frank Nims, Jr
Downy Road
Chub
Inein
Garnaville
Airnome
St. On Fernersbug
Postville
Gutie West Union
Cresco
Nelson Home Progressing Nicely
A new home being built by Millard No Nelson Sr. shows progress with Olson Bros. laying the basement. Mr. Nelson and Harvey Meyer are overseeing the construction. The structure is a two bedroom, four by fifty foot house with a garage attached.
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Millard No Nelson Sr
Olson Bros
Mr. Nelson
Harvey Meyer
Green's Enjoyers Trip Reads Like a Minnesota Tour
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon returned Thursday evening from a trip visiting Winnipeg Canada Bagley Bemidji and Spicer Lake Minnesota. They drove through Itasca State Park where the Mississippi begins its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. In Bemidji they toured Paul Bunyan Park and Museum and in Winnipeg saw the Assiniboine Park and Zoo.
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Leo Griebenow
Leon
Winnepeg
Canada
Bagley
Bemidji
Spicer Lake
Minnesota
Douglas Lodge
Itasca State Park
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Paul Bunyan Park
Agsibian Park
Bilden Carlson Family Reunion Held in Wisconsin
The 13th annual Bilden Carlson family reunion was held on Sunday June 15 at Millard Bilden’s home. Attendees included Curtis and Melvin Thompsons Lester Flint Art Bruni Alice Everson Eva Watkins Arnold Steiner Orville Kammerud Sherman Larson Curtis Jer ry Hendrickson Odell Hendrickson Paul and Jimmy Thompson Melvin Clausen Mary Milemone Harry Amundson Jean Julian Moe Tilpher Bilden Lloyd Loftsgard Harold Julia Bilden Agnes Evelyn Louise Bilden Helga Bilden and other relatives from Wisconsin and the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilden - Carlson Family
Millard Bilden and
Curtis Thompson
Lester’ Flint
Art Bruni
Alice Everson
Eva Watkins
Arnold Steiner
Orville Kammerud
Sherman Larson
Curtis
Melvin Thompson
Alma Chochard
Elmer Johnson
Albie Larson
Mra
Myron Larson
Lester Hendrickson
Jerry
Odell Hendrickson
Paul Thompson
Jimmy
Melvin Clausen
Clausen
Mary Milemone
Wisconsin
Harry Amundson
Jean
Julian Moe
Tilpher Bilden
Lloyd Loftsgard
Harold
Julia Bilden
Agnes
Evelyn
Louise Bilden
Helga Bilden
Klingmans Advertise Mens and Boys Shirts and Swimwear
Local notices describe Klingman’s furniture and clothing lines with men and boys shirts and swim trunks. Social visits recount attendees from Des Moines Davenport Waterloo Cedar Rapids Grundy Center West Union Grand Forks and Minnesota with family and wedding travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingman’s
Harlan Schultz
Des Moines
Schultz
Catholic Order of Foresters
Lyle Gress
Davenport
Claude Gress
Donald Gress
Kathryn
Waterloo
Sarah Amdehl
Mayme Wise
Cedar Rapids
Willis Potrate
Grand Forks
N. D
Baptismal Services Held Sunday for Infant Kristine Jo
Kristine Jo, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lasther Tostengard, was baptized at West Clerimont Lutheran Church Sunday. Guests at the Elmer Olson home dinner included Luther Tostengard, Wayne Olson, Mark of Oak Park, Otto Tostengard, Ruth, Gary Anderson, Emma Olson, Mary Olson, John Bakke, Matthew, Anna Aamodt Arnold, Carmen Hager, Debbie Ring, and Pastor Kronlokken family, Gussie Miller visiting in the afternoon.
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Kristine Jo
Lasther Tostengard
West Clerimont Lutheran
Ayne On
Rut ‘Ostengar
Gary Anderson
Elmer O
Emma Olson
Mary Olson
John Bakke
Matthew
Anna Aamnold
Carmen Hager
Debbie Ring
Dovrays Minn
Pastor Kronlokken
Gussie Miller
Jack Pot Drawing Prize Won by Frank Nims Jr
Frank Nims Jr was drawn Saturday evening to receive the 80 bucks prize. He was present to claim the winnings.
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Frank Nims, Jr
Worden Erickson Moorhead Minn Wedding at Trinity Lutheran
Worden and Erickson nuptials held Sunday at Worden Erickson Trinity Lutheran Church Moorhead. Miss K Worden and Wayne Erickson exchange vows with Concordia College graduates set to teach in Appleton Minnesota. Iowa guests include Selmer Erdeskon and families among others.
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Trinity Lutheran Church of
Legion Meeting Post 373 Sees Routine Session and Plans
Regular meeting of Sheehan Olson Post No. 373 opened with Commander Palmer in charge. Minutes approved. Saupe reported sale of four fifty star flags at 4.40 each, more discussed. Advisory committee named for July election. door prize drawn, movies shown, and social visits noted with local attendees and families.
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Sheehan Olson
Palmer
Oscar Thompson
Howard Johnson
Henry Follett
He Johnson
Explorer Scouts
American
Legion. Oe
Indi
Henry Jett
James Anderson
Glen Nims
Levi Molokken
Lee Palmer
Robert Skelton
Roger Amundson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Details and Officer Elections
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday in Legion Hall with 16 senior and 16 junior members plus one guest Mrs. Truman Paulson. Minutes approved, juniors led a Flag Day program, and reports noted a sympathy card to Clarence Kittleson. Summer department meeting planned in Des Moines July 28 29 with delegates and alternates elected. Canteen books allocated to Des Moines Veterans Hospital. New officer slate presented and elected: President Andine Vasbey Vice President Lloyd Meier Second Vice President Gordon Hoopman Secretary Louis Olson Treasurer M H Moore Chaplain Theo Loftsgard Sergeant at Arms Justin Baker Historian Robert Burrow. Red Cross swimming enrollment reached 36. Meeting adjourned with social remarks and travel notes.
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American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Truman Paulson
Hakewell
Clarence Kittleson
Des Moines
Andine Vasbey
Lois Olson
Lloyd Meier
M. H. Moore
Veteran’s Hospital
Gordon Hoopman
Louis Olson
Theo Loftsgerd
Justin Baker
Robert Burrow
Franz Appelman
Théo. Loftagard
Red Cross
Groth Reunion Attendees From Many Towns Gather in Decorah
Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson and Mr and Mrs Louie Hovland of Clermont attended the Groth reunion at a Decorah park on Sunday June 19. Attendance reached 118 adults with many children. Guests came from Blooming Prairie Fountain Rochester St Paul Janey Min Rockford Minn Madeee week ville Weetee ar Geune ville Westorn ar Waterloo Ridgeway Cedar Rapids o Maynard Wallingford Vermailiamr Wa dena and Estheryille.
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Harry Gunderson
Louie Hovland
Clermont
Groth
Decorah Park
Blooming Prairie
Fountain
Rochester
St. Paul
Janey
Min- Rockford Minn
Mission Society Meeting Celebrates Cradle Roll Birthdays
Mission Society met on Wednesday, June 15, with hostesses Mesdames Bear, Nelson Jr, Swenson, Amundson, Guiderdor, Bergeson, Helgerson, and Miss Bilden. Andine Vasby led Bible study. cradle roll chair welcomed members and mothers. Babies enrolled included Bradley Orth, Pamela Helgerson, Roxann Arnundson, Barry McClurkin, Terry Becker, Kelly Wander, Richard Swenson, Katherine Palmer, Kent Anderson. A skit Mixed Up Molly and a vocal solo were performed. dairy day foods were planned. birthday offerings recognized Larry Youslin, Gle Amieres, Albert Christianson, LaVerne Swenson, Louise Bilden, Lana Otheablees decorated with pink and flowers.
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West Clermont Mission Ciety
Mesdames Millard Bear
Millard Nelson, Jr
Carman Swenson
Ole Amundson
Harry Guiderdor
Floyd Bergeson
Thelmer Helgerson
Louise Bilden
Andine Vasby
Theo
Loftsgand
Bradley Orth
Pamela Helgerson
Roxann Arnundson
Barry McClurkin
Terry Becker
Kelly Wander
Richard Swenson
Katherine Palmer
Kent Anderson
Molly
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Louie Olson
Harlo Meyer
Dean Loftsgard
Millard Nelson
Soinety
Larry Youslin
Gle Amieres
Albert Christianson
LaVerne Swenson
Lana Othe Ablees
Masses and confessions at St Peter's on Saturday
At St Peter's An Joe A Gallivan 7 St Peter's An Joe A Gallivan 7 Masses at 7 and 9 am Confessions Saturday everin at 8 00 and 9 00.
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St Peter’s An
Joe
A. Gallivan
Everin
Methodist Church announces Sunday service and youth camp departure
Pastor Donald T. Caspers leads Sunday worship at 8 4. Youth groups depart for Clear Lake Camp at 2:00 p.m. from the Methodist Church.
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Clear Lake
Woodland Club Sees Guests And Contests At June Meeting
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. home with fifteen members attending. LaVernt Swenson spoke on The Strange Love of Wedding Customs and Mrs Harry Gunderson read Are you Soft Soaping. Winners included Mrs. Matton Kirke stue Zoe Ann Dibble Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Mrs. Lawrence Walvanne. An annual picnic is planned for Sunday July 10 at Devorah.
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Woodland Study Club
Millard Nelson Jr
Prograa LaVernt Swenson
Harry Gunderson
Roy Swenson
Marian. Kirkestue
la Verne Wanes
Mary Lennon
E- Hovland
Jack Piebie
Matton Kirkestue
Zoe Ann Dibble
Vernon Anderson
Lawrence ‘Walvanne
Devorah
Girls State attendance from Clermont unit noted
Carol Swenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Swenson left Sunday to attend Girls State at Cedar Falls June 19 to 26 representing the Clermont unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Three hundred four girls in their third year of high school attend on the campus of Iowa State Teachers College for a week of citizenship training and simulated government. The program aims to acquaint teen girls with government functions and political processes. Citizens are selected by sponsoring units with local schools based on academics leadership and character. Mr and Mrs Edward Kruege and family and Judy Krell West Union were picnic guests at the Carlton Kruegi home Sunday.
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Carol Swenson
Roy Swenson
Girls State
Cedar Falls
Clermont
American Legion
Iowa State Teachers College
American Legion Auxiliary
Edward Kruege
Judy Krell
West Union
Carlton Kruegi
Clermont Lutheran Parish Service and Convention Notice
John D. Krontokken pastor announces a constituting convention of the Town District of the American Lutheran Church to be held at Waverly on Friday and Saturday June 24 25. Sunday worship schedules include 8 30 a m East Church and 10 a m West Church with Junior Bible campers departing for camp at Story City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Krontokken
American Lutheran Church
Waverly
Trinity
East Church
West Church
Story City
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Mrs
Ellis
Airport News
Luther League
Saddle Club
Gilbert Anderson
Riverside Material Products
Iowa
Meza
Green
Bilden - Carlson
Legion Meeting
Waller Follett
Manlys Lindberg
Chuckie Andres
Mi Jis
Vernon
Anoetvuniore Mart Ntindry Croming Marlys
Water Follett
Olson
Walter Landy
Karl Miller
George “Durecher
Legion Auxiliary
George Paulson
Clarissa
Za “Burrow
Dick Griebenow
Lana
McG
Spook's
Mcckeane
Bank
Robert Cook
Alan
Groth Reunion
Mission Society Meets
Donald T. Caspers
Woodland Club
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Deamont
Felco Dairy Castle
Clermont Co-operative
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