Fire Destroys Barn At Clare Smale Farm
Fire department answered a call to the Clare Smale farm Saturday at 10 15 PM destroying a 32 by 60 foot barn and contents including baled hay and straw no livestock were present The cause is unknown The loss is only partially insured The barn dates from 1910s under John Gunderson later owned by Mr and Mrs Ostlie and then Mrs Ostlie remodeled with concrete floor and steel stanchions for 22 cows Mrs Smale bought the farm two years ago The story also notes social visits and a golden wedding celebration nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Smale
Fhey
John Gunderson
Woodland Club Meets in Postville Picnic Plans
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon June 14 at the home of Mrs Alma Anderson. Members and visiting guests attended as Glenda Nygaard Joan Swenson and Barbara Anderson led singing. The club planned its annual picnic for July 10 at the tourist park in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Alma Anderson
Glenda Nygaard
Joan Swenson
Barbara Anderson
Postville
Ardis Dibble
Nora Nelson
Kathinka Larson
Amy Hoyland
Susanna Larson
Blanche Dummermuth
Eleanor Anderson
Orsella Hemeseth
Clara Aanes
Amundson Family Picnic and Social Gatherings near Gutenberg
A sequence of Sunday gatherings highlights the Amundson and Amund family circle with picnics at Gutenberg, visits from relatives including Mrs. Francis Shay of Waubek, and a Father’s Day group at the George Durscher home. Attendees include Walter, Luella, Mavis, Karl, J. F. Miller, Edna Miller, Guy Probert, Ray O’Dell, Otto and Edwin Krueger, Alfred Wenger, Lester Wenger, Edward Krueger, and several Habeger and Osterhus relatives, plus a three weeks California Southwest vacation trip planned by Tiene Wede and Norma Berentsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durscher
Walter Miller
Beverly Winkler
Buffalo Center
Luella Miller
Keokuk
Mavis Miller
Hampton
Karl Miller
J. F. Miller
Edna
Guy Probert
Ray O'Dell
Stockton
Calif
Mrs. O'Dell
Otto
Edwin Krueger
Alfred Wenger
Lester Wenger
Edward Krueger
Aulden Oelberg
Lyle Krueger
Abe Habeger
Eliza Habeger
Richard Osterhus
Tiene Wede
Norma Berentsen
California
Southwest
Probert-Vogel Mias Marion Probert and Robert Vogel Wed
Marion Probert daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Probert and Robert Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Sikka Vogel of Clinton united in marriage at Elgin Baptist church in a candlelight ceremony. Rev Ittermann performed the double ring service before an arch of orange blossoms and ferns. Bridesmaids wore orchid and yellow brocade gowns with net yokes. Janice Durscher flower girl. Thos Denner best man. After a reception for 200 the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Clermont before moving to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Marion Probert
Guy Probert
Robert Vogel
Sikka Vogel
Clinton
Elgin Baptist Church
Ittermann
Lohengrin
Jo Ann Luense
Greely
University of Dubuque
Darlene Vogel
Marlene Durscher
Maid of Honor
Carol Miller
Harry Johnson
Luella Miller
Louise Miller
Buffalo Center
Robert Musser
West Union
Vogel
Clermont
East Clermont Cradle Roll Party for Cradle Roll Children
East Clermont church hosts the Cradle Roll annual children party with mothers present on a June afternoon. The event features decorations, Alaska scenes, readings and songs from five to older children, book presentations, finger plays, and a Lord’s Prayer closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Cradle Roll
Alaska
Lydia Olson
Victor Amundson
Anita Olson
Linda Buroden
Luther Larson
Richard Amundson
Lunlaby
Gayle Kozelka
Karen Olson
Donaline Larson
Diane Frizden
Sylvia Hanson
Peter Bilden
Hilbert Larson
Sandra Biden
Soldier Hurt in Gasoline Explosion in Paris France
Relatives in Clermont report Sergeant Bernard Shea of the U S Air Force seriously burned in a gasoline blast in Paris. Re enlisted after World War II he sustained second and third degree burns, received first aid, and was flown to the U S Military Hospital in Denver. He is improving and expected to fully recover. His mother is Mrs Marian Shea, formerly Marian Cahalan of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Bernard Shea
Paris
France
U. S. Air Force
Sgt
Shea
U.S
Denver
Colo
Marian Shea
Marian Cahalan
New Telephone Directories Out for Clermont
The 1949 Clermont telephone exchange directories are issued and subscribers are asked to discard old books and use numbers when calling to speed service. Local residents Parker Gress family Cedar Falls spend week in Claude Gress home. Vino Gress Eugene Cedar Falls spend two weeks here with her parents at Waterville. Landsgard guests at DeKalb Illinois with Howard family. George Belschner rural mail carrier on two weeks vacation. Belschner visited Cedar Rapids with son-in-law Norman Amundson. Frank Horan returned from two weeks in Chicago. Keith Thomas Michael and Jeffrey Thomas returned from Clear Lake. Richard Marsh Waterloo spent several days with Mrs Marsh's parents Fremont Sullivan. Marguerite Sullivan will visit there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Shay
Waubek
Claude Gress
Richard
Clermont Telephone Exchange
Parker Gress
Cedar Falls
Vino Gress
Eugene
Waterville
George Belschner
Clermont
Mrs. Belschner
Norman Amundson
Cedar Rapids
Richard Marsh
Waterloo
Clermont Methodist Church Meeting Notice
The Clermont Methodist Church announces a meeting on July 3. Pastor Rev Bruce D Jones attends the North Iowa conference in Cedar Rapids through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Bruce D. Jones
Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Convention
Lutheran churches set services on June 26 in West Clermont and Elgin with a 9 30 a m start in Clermont and 11 a m in Elgin at the school gymnasium. East Clermont and West Clermont alternate services. June 28 to July 3 the Luther League meets in Saskatoon Canada with eleven youth from East and West Clermont attending. Sunday July 3 East Clermont holds 9 30 a m services while West Clermont has none and Elgin keeps 11 a m worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Clermont
Elgin
Luther League
Saskatoon
Canada
East Clermont Church Mother's Club Picnic At Postville
The Mother's Club of East Clermont Church plans a picnic at the tourist park in Postville on Sunday June 26. Members will also hold a church parlor gleaning session on Thursday afternoon June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother’s Club
Postville
Clermont Calendar Highlights Late June to July Meetings
The Clermont calendar lists events from Monday June 27 through Friday July 1. Groups include Commercial Club, Amvet Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Clermont Junior Study Club, Riverside Social Club, Grand Meadow Study Club, with a date change noted for the auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Amvet, Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont Junior Study Club
Riverside Social Club
Grand Meadow Study Club
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Mary Haas
My sincere thanks to everyone who remembered me with cards letters flowers and other gifts for visiting me at Postville hospital and during convalescence at home Each kind act was deeply appreciated and will long remain in my memory Mrs Mary Haas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Wedding Guests Fill Grand Meadow Township Day
Mr. and Mrs. O'Dell of Stockon Calif visit South Dakota relatives then stay with the Lester Wenger family in Cler mont. Several local hosts entertain guests including the Wenger and Erickson households. Georgene Ferguson and Robert Dillman wed at Giard with many local families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O'Dell
Stockston
Calif
Dakota
Clermont
Lester Wenger
Alfred Wenger
Georgene Ferguson
Robert Dillman
Giard
Martin Amundson
Victor
Arthur Helgerson
David
Dorothy
Carol
Gerhard Halverson
Merril Gunderson
Ann
Joan
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Richard
Janet
Ronald Lyngags
Miss Ferguson
Grand Meadow Township
Larrabee School
Hawkeye Girls State Enrollment Near Grinnell College Campus
Grinnell hosts 242 girls on June 19 for Hawk eye Girls State enrollment. Organized by the American Legion Auxiliary, the program aims to educate top students about democratic government and civic responsibilities. Clermont unit funds $35 fee and selects Elsie Marie Jerdee as representative. Dr. and Mrs. Jerdee accompanied the four Fayette County delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Hawkeye Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Clermont Takes Leaders Totals In Baseball Tilt
Clermont posted a decisive win highlighting 39 bases on balls drawn off Cline and Smith, with Len Olson and Sharp belting home runs. Len Olson and Thurn hit two base hits, while Aanes Louis Olson and Monroe added others. Len Olson and Sharp each homered as Len Olson and the Olson brothers reached base repeatedly. Umpire Dixon and Scorer Schull officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Smith
Len Olson
Les Olson
Monroe
Sharp
Aanes
Louis Olson
Thurn
Dixon
Schull
Clermont
Edgewood
Turkey Valley
Gue
Clermo
H E
Anderson
J. Looney
M. Olson
K. Looney
Leo Olson
HE Brady
DeSotel
Fritz
Kruger
Jones
Beatty
rf _ Smith
Putz
Karen Kay Krueger Born At West Union Hospital
Kenton Krueger and spouse welcomed a daughter weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces at West Union hospital Sunday evening June 1. Baby Karen Kay is healthy. Extended family guests and visits noted include Mrs. Edward Kozelka and Gayle of Postville, Karl Martin in Fayette, Winifred Sullivan of Cedar Rapids visiting four weeks, and Mrs. La Nora Halvorson attending summer school at USA. Otto Krueger home hosts Willis Potratz and family from Sioux Falls for Probert Vogel wedding. return trip to Sumner follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Krueger
West Union Hospital
Karen Kay
la Nora Halvorson
Clermont
Willis Petratz
Sioux Falls
S .D
Otto Krueger
Probert-Vogel
Sumner
Potratz
Evergreens Need Weeded Soil Mulch Advice
Do not let sod or weeds grow around new evergreens as they compete for soil water. Keep the soil worked and apply a mulch of dried grass, straw, or sawdust to conserve moisture and protect roots.
Return From Motor Trip of Mr and Mrs J A Erickson and Norman
Mr and Mrs J A Erickson and Norman finished a 2300 mile motor journey through the Bad Lands Black Hills and through Wyoming North and South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin. On the return they visited Lead S D with an uncle seen after 42 years and Hettinger N D with Peter Carlin and family former Clermont residents. In Red Wing Minn they met Rev E E Ramsey former Clermont pastor now Protestant chaplain at Minnesota state training school for boys the school housing about 300 boys. At Fennimore Wis they dined with N H Nelson family. All greetings were sent to Clermont friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Erickson
Norman
Black Hills
Wyoming
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lead
S. D
Mr. Erickson
Hettinger
N. D
Peter Carlin
Red Wing
Minn
E. E. Ramsey
Clermont
Minnesota State Training School
Fennimore
Wis
N. H. Nelson
Old School House Razing Begins with July Targets
Twenty five years ago the work of razing the old school house began on Monday with Henry Walker awarded the contract. Ground clearing should finish by July 10 if weather cooperates. Bids for the new building set for July 18. Miller's Market features bulks olives lemons sugar at sale prices. J. P. Paulson garage received a carload of Fords. Geo Paulson family and T. C. Burden left on a ten day Wisconsin auto trip. Clara Jacobson and Rose Larson traveled to Council Bluffs for two weeks with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walker
Miller’s
J. P. Pauson Garage
Geo, Paulson and Family
T. C. Buroden
Wisconsin
Clara Jacobson
Rose Larson
Council Bluffs
Sefalives
Kneeland Family Reunion Held At Schmelzer Home
Mr and Mrs C M Kneeland and family attended a reunion at the D J Schmelzer home in West Union on Sunday Relatives joined from Traer Elma West Union Sumner Clermont Cedar Rapids Oelwein Cresco and nearby areas creating a warm gathering
Cull Non-Layers to Save Feed in Hen Rearing
A farming note advises that feeding costs are similar whether moving a hen through normal melting stages or rearing to laying age, recommending culling non-layers to conserve feed and improve efficiency.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare Smale Farm
Dean DeSart
Robert Kohler
Len Simek
Louis Schutte
Mary Gruver
Clear Lake
Rock Rapids
Christ Moser
Max Thoma
Keith Thoma
Michael
Jeffrey
Aioe
Eee
Woodland Club
Arthur Amundson
Morris Amundson
Gutenberg
St. Peter’s Festival
Clermont, Iowa
Probert
Janice Durscher
Dimity
Thos. Denner
Howard Vogel
Leonard ‘Vogel
Marvin Flack
Clarence Larson
Waukon
Gerald Gutcher
Verni Engle
Reuben ‘Svendsen
John Sixewell
Harold Landsgard
Robert Howard
DeKalb, Ii
Thos. E. Howard
Frank Horan
Chicago
Michael and
Clermont Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
East Clermont Church
Mrs
Mary Haas
Wet Sons
W. Falk
Jake Ponsar
Aaron Howard
M. H. Moore
Nellie Carpenter
Spirit Lake
John Cummings
Oelwein
Eliza Martz
John Sampson
Sammy
Elroy Sampson
McGregor
Edward Kozelka
Gayle
Emma Gunderson
Verk
Karl Martin
Fayette
Winifred Sullivan
Henry Conner
Castalia
Arthur Conner
Lowe Brothers High Standard
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Iowa
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