Death Of Ole Amundson
Ole Amundson, 77, died at his home Monday at 3 a.m. He was a retired area farmer and had been ill for years. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2100 p.m. at East Clermont Butheran Church. Lou Is Behutte and Sons, Postville, in charge. Survivors include his wife Nina, five sons Almer, Morris, Arthur, Clarence, Kenneth, and daughter Norene Landsgard, of St Olaf. one brother Martin. sisters T L Loftsgard, Louise Vick, and Junda Gisleson. Obituary will be published next week.
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Feit
Ole Amundson
Clermont Butheran
Louis Behutte and Sons
Postville
Nina
Song
Almer
Morris
Arthur
Clarence
Kenneth
Norene
Gordon
Landsgard
St. Olaf
Martin
T. L
Loftsgard
Louise Vick
Junda Gisleson
Service Women’s Club Meeting at Burrows
The Service Women’s Club met at Mrs William Burrow’s home on Thursday at 2 pm, led by president Mrs Gilbert Anderson. Eleven members attended as hymns were sung and scripture read. Plans announced include a July 18 family picnic at the city park and a silent auction on the third Tuesday at the park.
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Ths
Service Women's Club
Willam
Burrow
Gilbert Anderson
Hestess
City Park
Mesdames
Arthur Nelson
Herbert Martin
Martin Amundson
Richard Griebenow
Jdmed Taylor
Isabel Nelson
Loftsgard Reunion Planned at Dismnont City Park
Loftsgard reunion set for Sunday June 2 at Dismnont City Park with a noon picnic dinner attendees asked to bring their own coffee.
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Loftagard
Dismnont City Park
Grand Meadow Study Club Holds Annual Picnic
Members and their families of the Grand Meadow Study Club gathered for their annual picnic dinner on Sunday at the East Clermont Lutheran church grounds.
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Grand Meadow
East Clermont Lutheran Church
B and P Club Dinner At Marquette Pink Elephant
The Marquette Women’s Club annual outing was held Monday evening June 21 with dinner at the Pink Elephant. Attendees included Mesdames Dean Mitts Glen Nims Lorranne Crowe Gerald Gutcher Emil Lassig Louise Olson Wayne Shipton Jerry Aiderson Levi Molokken Lyle Olson Dennis Bear Leo Orth Millard Larson and Miss Mary Helen. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
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Marquette
Mesdames Dean Mitts
Glen Nims
Lorranne Crowe
Gerald Gutcher
Emil Lassig
Louise A. Olson
Wayne Shipton
Jerry Aiderson
Levi Molokken
Lyle Olson
Dennis Bear
Leo Orth
Millard C. Larson
Miss Mary
Helen
Spends Week In Canada Fishing
Louis Olson returned from a week in Mine Center Ontario with Waterloo group. He reports good fishing with ten northern pike and Franklin Olson landed a 30 lb musky that could not be kept for a snapshot since the season had not opened yet.
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Louis Olson
Hursday
Mine Center
Ontario
Canada
Waterloo
Franklin Olson
Junior Lutherans Complete Year at West Clermont
West Clermont Junior Lutherans held their final meeting of the year on Thursday afternoon June 17. The program included songs and prayers, discussion on Lines, and completion of readings on Early Lutherans in North America. Each class shared scripture, prayers, and lessons ending with a year’s books closed and a stamp collection drive totaling 669 stamps and a $6 gift to World Bible Society.
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West Clermont
Linda Loftsgard
Gentil Jesus
Meek
Kathy Fritz
North America
Bethel
Lyle Gunderson
Wm. Neilson, Jr
Terry Farrell
Teach ’Er
Roger Peterson
Elaine Amundson
Major Currier Returns From Camp McCoy Training
The Rev. Thomas Currier pastor of St. Peter's Church returned Saturday from Camp McCoy Sparta Wisconsin where he had been since June with the 389th Unit of the Engineer Battalion Construction for two weeks annual active duty training Chaplain Currier had been promoted last March to the rank of major in the army reserves.
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Thomas Currier
St. Peter’s Church
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wisc
389Th
Engineer Battalion
Currier
Army
Stamp Winners Named From Local Event
Stamp winners listed include Mrs Mike Finnegan and Alvin Finnegan, Mrs Alvin Halverson, Mrs Julia Halverson, Alvin Johnson, and Elmer 8 in a small local gathering with stamps given away.
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Mike Finnegan
Alvine Finnegan
Alvin Halverson
Julia Halverson
Alvan Johnson
Elmer
Nancy Williams and Robert Nelson Wedding
The double ring ceremony united Nancy DeAnn Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John Williams and Robert Leo Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Almer L Nelson of Clermont. The Prairie City Methodist Church witnessed Rev Arthur A Hamann officiate on Saturday June 42 Sati 2/90 stock.
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Nancy DeAnn Williams
John. Williams
Robert
Leo Nelson
Almer L. Nelson
Clermont
Arthur A. Hamann
Prairie City
Atock
Den.a. Groe
Norman Robson
LaVern Swenson
Diane Grae
Donavan A. Grae
Norman Dobson
Mrs. Dennis
Handel
Gounod
Kara Ann Florer
Malotte
Card of Thanks from Merle Anderson
Merle Anderson expresses gratitude to Millard Gage, Larry Burden, Harry and Clifton Miller, Dr Kelsau, Dr Wolf, nurses, nurse aids, Rev Peterson, Rev Haas, and all who sent cards for their support during illness and hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Gage
Larry Buroden
Harry
Clifton Miller
Kelsau
Dr. Wolf
Rev. Peterson
Rev. Haas
Merle Anderson
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Enoch K. Mork
I thank all relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during my stay at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse and for cards gifts flowers letters and food. Special thanks to Pastor Gross and Pastor Peterson for visits and prayers. To each and everyone I am most grateful.
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Lutheran Hospital
LaCrosse
Pastor Gross
Pastor Peterson
Enoch K, Mork
St Peters Parish Schedule And Birth Announcement
St Peters Parish lists English liturgies and confessions through the week for parish members. A birth is announced: Mr and Mrs Adrian Nelson Newport R I are parents of a daughter Amy Lynn born June 15 weighing 8% pounds, mother formerly Sharon Gordon Postville. grandparents are Almer L Nelson and Milton Gordon.
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Semuar
Anson Priest
Catherine Schupanitz
St. Peter and Paul
Mary Fitzpatrick
Adrian Nelson
Newport
R. I
Amy Lynn
Nelson
Sharon Gordon
Postville
Almer L. Nelson
Milton Gordon
Silver Anniversary of Millard Bilden at East Clermont Church
Two hundred thirty relatives and friends attended the Silver Wedding Anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden on June 13 from 2 to 5 at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Millard Eilden and Jeleen Morch married May 23 1940 at St Pauls Lutheran Postville by Rev F R Ludwig. Attendants were Rosemarie Morch Foels and Tilpher Bilden with Donna Bigler as mis. Guests from Decorah Zion Oelwein Ames Olson hosted kitchen duties and guests poured punch coffee. The Bil dens are parents of eight children with several at home or away at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and in Illinois. Our town guests came from Decorah Ailes Iowa City Elgin Luana Monona Elkader Waukon and elsewhere. Captain and Mrs Herbert Morch of Waco Texas called to wish them well.
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Millard Bilden
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Millard Eilden
Jeleen Morch
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Emirch
Postville
F. R. Ludwig
Rosemarie Morch Foels
Tilpher Bilden
Kiower
Donna Bigler
Gene, Halverson
Herbert Morchnow
Air Force
Waco
Texas
Bilden
Sandra
James Hoeg
Zion, IL
Diana
Decorah
Peter
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Dale
Jane
Don
Dean
Zelda
Ames Olson
Gary Gilson
Oelwein
Elmer Hovland
Gene Halverson
Zelda Bilden Wre
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Aisle
Iowa City
Elgin
Luana
Monona
Elkader
Waukon
Bildens
Herbert Morch
Wao
Obituary of Martha Bergeson
Martha Bergeson died Sunday at Palmer Memorial Hospital at 75. Final rites were held Tuesday at West Clermont Church with Roger Peterson leading, a soloist, and Agnes Bilden at the organ. Burial in God's Acres near Clermont followed. She was born December 16, 1868 in Fayette County and lived in Minnesota and Swan Lake church before marriage to Alfred Bergeson in 1906. Surviving are five children Myrtle, Milfred, Florence West Union, Floyd, and Lester. eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Alfred died October 11, 1960.
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West Clermont
Martha Berson
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Roger Peterson
Agnes Bilden
Gus . Rogness
Ossian
James Henderson
Clermont
Harvey Schlitter
Elgin
Clair Anderson
Lloyd Halverson
Henry Peterson
West Union
God's Acres
Baecon Wane
Geson
Dar Alger Ani Johanna Wanne
Ayette County
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Minnesota
Swan Lake Lutheran Church
Alfred Bergeson
Myrtle
Milfred
Florence West Union
Floyd
Ghee
Lester
Lawler
Card of Thanks for Martha Bergeson Family
The family of Mrs. Martha Bergeson expresses sincere thanks for memorials flowers food and acts of kindness during their bereavement.
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Martha Bergeson
Peter Bilden Honored With Farewell Party
A farewell party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Millard Bilden on Monday evening June 14 honoring their son Peter who left the next day for Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he was inducted into the Navy About 600 relatives and friends gathered to wish Peter bon voyage on his new venture.
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Millard Bilden
Peter
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy
Legion Meeting At Sheehan Olson Post 375
The regular monthly meeting of Sheehan-Olson Legion Post 375 met on Monday evening June 14 at the Legion hall with 11 members present. Commander Amundson opened the meeting. minutes were read and approved. Officers for the coming year were elected unanimously: James Anderson Commander, John Stankovic Vice-Commander, Robert J. Skelton adjutant, Walter Follett service officer, Lloyd Meier finance officer. Meeting closed and lunch served.
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Sheehan-Olson Legion Poat
Legion Hall
Amundson
James Anderson
John Stankovic
Robert J. Skelton
Walter Follett
Lloyd Meier
Felco Convention Attended at Lake Okoboji
Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson and David and the Truman Paul son family attended the Felco convention at Lake Okoboji last week. The Lyle Gunderson and Gar ret Hoop families are now also attending the convention at Lake Okoboji this week.
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Wayne Gilson
David
Truman Paulson
Felco
Lake Okoboji
Lyle Gunderson
Garret Hoop
Ico
Managers Convent
Mrs Nelson Honored on 85th Birthday
Mrs. Nelson was honored on her 85th birthday on June 20 with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Al Wilbur and family. Guests included her sons and daughters and relatives from West Union Fayette Oelwein Muscatine and other nearby towns. A purse of money and gifts were presented and a picnic dinner was shared.
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al ‘Wilbur
Mary
Alice
Steve
Isabelle Nelson
Elmer L. ‘Neilson
Chuck
Jim
Sandy
Oelwein
Millard Nelson Sr
Muscatine
Nelson
Clermont County 4-H Tour Enjoys Picnic and Pool Stop
Clermont Country Cousins 4-H Club toured Elkader on Monday June 14. They visited MecTaggert's Furniture Stores to learn about home furnishings. Eighteen members and five mothers joined the trip, had a park picnic at noon and swam in the pool, reporting an enjoyable day.
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Clermont Country Cousins
Elkader
MecTaggert
To Observe Silver Anniversary
Open house will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Merril Gunderson on Sunday July 4 from 7 to 4 p.m. at the East Clermont Lutheran Church in observance of their silver wedding anniversary. No invitations are being sent. Everyone is welcome.
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Merril Gunderson
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Grinnell Mutual Promises Continued Service and Fair Rates
Grinnell Mutual pledges to maintain quality customer service and reasonable auto insurance rates. Officials say the company offers auto policies through member mutuals and agent networks, emphasizing fair handling of claims and dependable service.
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GRINN
Iowa
Grinnell Reinsurance Co
Grinnell Mutual
Mutual
Grinnell
Insurance
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Ole
Service Women’s
Burrows
B & P. Club
Cae
Farm and Savings
Wank Clermont
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Nancy Williams
Robert Nelson
Diane Groe
Fellowship Hall
Stormont
Peterson
Nelson, Jr
Lyle “Agnes
Woig
Huan Ginda
Clarence Kittleson
Roger Amundson
Harry Helgerson
Elmer Olson
Shirley Tatro
Martin Anderson
Bertina Halverson
John Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Bodensteiner
Ralph House
Independence
Harry Cooney
Stella Talley
Robert Leo Nelson
St. Peter's
Millard Bildens
Fire & Wind
National Fidelity Life Insurance and Hospital Insurance
Aou
Peter Bilden
Legion
Tour
Karl Miller Clerment
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Felco Pig Grower
Clermont Coop
Clermont, Iowa
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