Clermont Lutheran Parish Seeks New Pastor After Meetings
The Clermont and West Clermont congregations announce services on June 25 with confirmation and communion. A Special Joint Church Council and Congregational meeting will be held at West Clermont Church with Pastor Alvon Nelson to discuss calling a new pastor.
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Clermont Lutheran Parish
Roger W. Peterson
Clermont Sun
West Clermont. Gun
West Clermont Church
Alvon Nelson
Iowa
Clermont Public Library's modified June hours
The Clermont Public Library will operate 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 28, replacing the normal 6 to 9 p.m. hours. This one day change affects patrons planning evening visits to the library.
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Clermont
Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Leo's U Save
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save this week are Mrs Ruth Starkey Louise Vick Dan McGuire Mrs Millard Olson and Mrs Leon Jacob.
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Leo
Ruth Starkey
Louise Vick
Dan McGuire
Millard Olson
Leon Jacob
Ill and Hospitalized In Hospital
Mrs Louis Ruth Olson was admitted to Mercy Hospital at Iowa City Sunday and underwent surgery Monday. Births Mr and Mrs Robert Marvin Cedar Falls are the parents of a boy born June 10 weighing 8 lbs 10 oz named John Lloyd. He joins a brother and sister. Grand parents are Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson.
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Louis
Ruth) Olson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Marvin
Cedar Falls
John Lloyd
Carmen Swenson
Gilberts Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday June 18 with an open house from 2 to 4 pm. About 200 relatives, friends and neighbors attended, including six attendants from 50 years ago and guests from Cedar Rapids Marion Manchester Minneapolis St. Charles Kellogg Wabasha Osage Elgin Cresco Burr Oak.
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Nels Gilbert
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Gena Anderson
Mary Arno
Martin Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Manchester
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Charles
Kellogg
Wabasha
Osage
Elgin
Cresco
Burr Oak
Local Soldier LaVerne Krueger Returns Home
LaVerne Krueger returned home May 26 from Vietnam after one and a half years of service. Krueger received a Bronze Star. He is employed at West Union.
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Set
LaVerne Krueger
Viet Nam
Krueger
West Union
Woodland Study Club Meeting Recaps June Session
The Woodland Study Club met June 13 at Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. home with group singing and devotions. Eleven members attended. guests included Mrs. Paul Humphrey and family, Mrs. Roger Berg and Joel, and Mrs. Mary Lacock from Fayette. A county extension open house invite was read for June 19 at Fayette. The club scheduled an annual picnic July 16 near Woodland School House. Mary Lacock led the program as Extension Home Economist. thought for the day was by LaVerne Swenson, who also received a birthday song. Contests led by Mrs. Duane Kamp and Mrs. Bill Burrow awarded prizes to Mrs. Roy Swenson, Mrs. LaVerne Swenson, Mrs. Duane Kamp, and Mrs. Lawrence Walvatne.
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Woodland Study Club
Millard Nelson, Jr
Paul Humphrey
Roger Berg
Joel
Mary Lacock
Fayette
County Extension
Woodland School House
Extension Home
LaVerne Swenson
Duane Kamp
Bill Burrow
Roy Swenson
Lawrence Walvatne
Story Time At Legion Hall Draws Large Crowd
The first Legion Hall story time Friday June 16 drew about 44 children who enjoyed stories and playing with the Humphrey girls puppy Skippy. Upcoming session Friday June 23 at 2 p.m. will be led by Mrs. Roger Peterson and Mrs. Darryl Rudd. All good listeners are invited.
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The
Legion Hall
Humphrey Girls
Skippy
Roger Peterson
Darryl Rudd
Tre Ore Jr
Junior Auxiliary Closes Year at City Park Roast
Junior Auxiliary met at City Park for a wiener roast on June 14 with 17 members present. They read a thank you note for Memorial Day cups and planned an ice cream sandwich stand for Lar Rabee Days. Officers elected: President Junaine Bakewell, Vice President Luann Gunderson, Judy Mitts as Secretary, Elaine Thorson Historian, Marsha Mitts Chaplain, with others to buy clothes for a sponsored Woodward child and send a $1 canteen card in July and August.
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He City Park
L. B. Jones
He Mental Health Institute
Independence
Larrabee Days
Junaine Bakewell
Luann Gunderson
Lee
Judy Mitts
Elaine Thorson
Marsha Mitts
Deborah Skelton
Nancy Anderson
Woodward
Social Security Questions and Medicare Rights Guidance
An 85 year old works full time and asks about eligibility for social security when filing now. Officials say likely not since earnings are high, but monthly caps may allow limited benefits. Medicare rights cover private health insurance and visiting nurse services only when through a certified home health agency, not independent providers.
Engagement Announcement for Huffman and Krueger
Mr and Mrs William Huffman of Waukon announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Allen Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger of Clermont A fall wedding is planned Jean Huffman is a student at the University of Northern Iowa and Allen Krueger is stationed with the army at Fort Campbell Kew
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William Huffman
Waukon
Jean
Allen Krueger
Edward Krueger
Clermont
Miss Huffman
University of Northern Iowa
Krueger
Army
Fort Campbell
Kew
Young Women Club Hosts Mothers at Potluck Supper
The Young Women's Club held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Burdette Sebastian's home for a potluck supper for mothers. Corsages were given, attendees included Mrs. Boleyn, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Helverson, Mrs. Schott, Mrs. Boleyn, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Nims, Mrs. Gover, Mrs. Huebener, Mrs. Wede, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Wander. A short business meeting followed announcing a picnic on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Dutton's Cave. The next meeting will be in July at Mrs. Delgerson's home.
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Young Womens Club
Burdette ‘Sebastian
Roger Boleyn
Gilbert Meyer
Dostville
Ernest Helverson
Ruth Schott
David Boleyn
Clifton Miller
Elgin
Shelvy Nims
Glen Nims
Arnold Gover
George Huebener
Postville
Burdette Sebastian
William Wede
Castalia
Terry Anderson
Joe Wander
Robert Johnson
Dutton’s Cave
Ernest Delgerson
Enters Service Gary Kittelson Induction Entry
Gary Kittelson son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kittelson left Ocl wen for induction into the armed forces. He is currently at Fort Campbell Kentucky awaiting further processing.
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Gary Kittelson
Clarence Kittelson
Oclwein
Armed Forces
Ft. Campbell, Ken
Evening Circles Met Thursday at West Clermont Church
West Clermont Lutheran Church evening circles met Thursday with Esther circle listing eight members and Rachel circle twelve. Bible study was led by Agnes Bilden and Kenneth Amundson. Birthday offerings were given, work slips for Larrabee Days were distributed, and a Cary man’s supper was planned. The Paper Peace Corp packets were ordered.
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West Clermont
Custodial School attendees lead Iowa association election
Three Valley Community School custodial staff members Lyle Rubens Merle Clark and Clarence Tatro attended the Ames Custodial School June 12 to 16 taking classes on pneumatic controls boiler design water treatments fire safety gas and oil burner care and operation floor care and locks doors and panic bars At the June 13 annual meeting Clarence Tatro was elected president Paul Buchanan Orient vice president and Gordon Dowell Ames secretary and treasurer
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Lyle Rubens
Merle Clark
Clarence Tatro
Valley Community School
Ames
Iowa Association of Custodians and Assistants
Paul Buchanan
Orient
Gordon Dowell
Auxiliary Met Tuesday at Legion Hall Teasday
The Sheehan-Olson Unit 375 of the American Legion Auxiliary met June 13 at Legion Hall. Thirteen seniors and five juniors answered roll. Minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Poppy drives and activities, scholarships, and unit officer nominations were reported. Paty Gunderson thanked for Girls State candidacy. Delegates for the Department Convention were chosen. Juniors presented a Flag Day program before refreshments.
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Sheehan-Olson
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall Teasday
Mary Olson
Andine Vesley
Mental Institute of Independence
Woodward
Duane Theis
Catherine Thorson
David Woods
Marie Guyer
Poppy
Department
Community Club
Dean Mitts
Lor‘inne Crowe
Martin Amundson
Leon Hansen
Junann Bakewell
Roberta Paulson
Jack Halverson
Louis Olson
Treas
Sophie Follett
Fred Cline
Theo, Loftsgard
Beard
Lyle Olson
Lloyd Meier
Patty Gunderson
Diane James
Patty
Dean Mills
Lori Meier
Nancy Anderson
Anita Skelton
Kathy Meier
Judy Mitts
Weekly Crop Report Ending June 17 Summary
Weekly crop report notes alfalfa first cutting harvest at sae percent, oats headed at .254, feed supplies below average, topsoil moisture adequate, subsoil moisture adequate. Corn and soybean acreage destroyed by flooding at 0 percent. Weed control fair for corn and soybeans. Growing crops rated excellent to good. moisture not excessive. Some cultivation and limited hay cut, some fields weedy.
Births Stir Sarasota and West Union Hospital
A boy born to Mr. and Mrs Burrow of Sarasota, named Paul Thomas, weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. The mother is Karla Kohler. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs Dan McGuire at West Union hospital, named Donna Lee, weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
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Fom Burrow
Sarasota
Florida
Paul Thomas
Karla Kohler
Dan McGuire
West Union Hospital
Donna Lee
Griebenows Return From Vacation Tour of Expo 67 and Pilgrim Sites
Mr and Mrs Leo Griebenow and Leon returned Sunday from a trip that included Expo 67 in Montreal and Plymouth Massachusetts where they saw a Pilgrim replica Mayflower replica Massasoit statue the Pilgrim Maiden statue and Burial Hill sites of early Thanksgiving plus visits to Little Norway and the Farm in the Dell Wisconsin.
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Leo Griebenow
Leon
Plymouth
Mass
Massasoit
Burial Hill
Little Norway
the Dellir
Wisconsin
Brownie Troop Holds Park Meeting At Day Camp Prep
The Brownie Troop met Thursday in the park to discuss day camp. Girls will assemble 8:30 Monday through Friday at Legion Hall with rain plans to remain there. Rochelle and Rozanne Amundson received Brownie Scout Pins and World Association pins as they spent the afternoon playing games.
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Legion Hall
Rochelle
Rozanne Amundson
World Association
Bucks Prize Winners From Saturday Drawing
The Bucks draw honored four names Saturday evening with prizes of 30 dollars for Albert Matt who was not present, 10 dollars for Mrs Irene Olson who was present, 10 dollars for Arthur Molokken not present, and 10 dollars for Mrs Tillie Johnson present. Next Saturday June 24 the drawing offers 40 dollars and three prizes of 10 dollars each.
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Bucks
Albert Matt
Irene Olson
Arthur Molokken
Tillie Johnson
Want Ads Get Results Promotes Classified Service
The Want Ads feature highlights that The Want Ads Get Results helps readers reach buyers and sellers efficiently. It emphasizes quick responses, broad reach, and simple posting steps for personal, real estate, employment, and service listings.
Cards of Thanks from Local Readers
A set of thank you notes from Clermont and surrounding communities expresses gratitude for prizes, doughnut sale support, anniversary gifts, hospital get well wishes, and pastor and nurse care. Names include Mrs Tillie Johnson Mrs John Gass Rebecca Circle Joe Wander Wayne Gilson and Rev Collins among others.
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John Gass
Rebecca
Postville Hospital
Pastor Peterson
Dr. Wolf
Joe Wander
Rev. Collins
Wayne Gilson
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Cale Cooperative
Clermont Cooperative
Social Security News
George V. Arnold
Social Security Administration
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Brownie Troop
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Car, Casualty, Liability, Boat Insurance
National Fidelity Life Health and Life
Krueger Ins. Agency
Farmers Savings Bank
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