Clermont Community Club Adopts Name Change At Legion Hall
The Clermont Community Club met at the Legion hall on June 20 with 20 members present. New members Duane Kamp and Henry Follett were welcomed. A plan to publish the name change to Clermont Community Club was proposed, inviting local farmers to join. A letter from the Iowa Industrial Commission discussed empty buildings for manufacturing and a two week summer science course at Ames for senior high students. A road issue near the county line was assigned for a visit to the Clayton County Board of Supervisors. Homecoming Days progress was reported, with bingo and a second eating place planned. Parade entries could be made at the bank or Follett Insurance, while talent contest entries were to be at Crowe's Driuyz Store. Truman Paulson and crew will set up the platform and swaging. Tom Kamp to report on Boys State next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Community Club
Legion Hall
Duane Kamp
Henry Follett
John Halvorson
Iowa Industrial Commission
Ames
Clayton County Board of Supervisors
Jim Olson
Harry Helgerson
Jack Halgerson
Legion and Auxiliary
Bank
Follett Insurance Agency
Crowe's
Driuyz
Truman Paulson
Tom Kamp
Boys State
Wrying
John Barnhouse
Norris Peterson
Nelsons Dine With Yauslin Family Friends
Mr and Mrs William Nelson Jr and their girls were Sunday dinner guests at the Harry Yauslin home in a quiet hospitality note reflecting neighborhood social life.
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William Nelson Jr
Harry Yauslin
Auxiliary Elects Officers
The Sheehan Olson Unit 375 Auxiliary met at Mrs Lou is T Olson's home on June 14 with fourteen seniors and three juniors present. Minutes were read, bills approved, poppies total 182.65 from 1200 sold, library funds donated, and plans for homecoming events and fund drives discussed. Officers were elected for 1966 87 and Juniors gave a flag day program before lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan-Olson Unit No. 375
Louis T. Olson
Reuben Butikofer
Laird Cline
D’anna
Franz Appelman
Theo Loftwgard
Poppy Ehm
Anthine Vasbey
Francis Cline
Dean Mitts
John Halverson
Walter Follett
Louis Olson
Dean Schneider
Bess Lainson
Local lottery drawing prizes announced for June 25
The list shows prize allocations for the drawing on Saturday June 25 with first prize $100, second $20, third $10, and fourth $10. Elliott Olson and Bobby Swenson are noted as not present for prizes while Charles Thorson and Walter Germann Jr. are listed for second and third prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Olson
Charles Thorson
Walter Germann Jr
Bobby Swenson
West Clermont Circles Met
Multiple local circles met across West Clermont for weekly Bible studies and planning. Members, including Naomi, Martha, Rebecca, Sarah, Rachel, Esther, and others, gathered at homes and church venues to conduct Bible studies, discuss homecoming activities, birthday offerings, and community service such as church basement cleanup.
Loftsgard Reunion Dinner at Clermont Park
The Loftsgard Reunion will be held in Clermont Park on June 2. Dinner will be served at 12 o clock sharp.
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Loftsgard
Clermont Park
Card of thanks for birth congratulations and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Seitz and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Flack thank friends neighbors relatives and patrons of Dale's milk route for messages gifts food and visits after the birth of their son David Andrew. David and Luann were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Flack and Jimmy of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale's Milk
David Andrew
Dale Seitz
Wayne Flack
David
Luann
Marvin Flack
Jimmy
Postville
Young Woman's Club Met June 14 at Mrs Jacobson's Home
The Young Woman's Club met Tuesday evening June 1h at Mrs Gerald Jacobson's home. Birthdays were celebrated with offerings for Arnold Guyer and Mrs Jacobson. A rummage sale was discussed for July 16 at Riverside Alto Sales with bake sale and refreshments planned. Next meeting at Mrs Burdette Sebastian's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Club
Gerald Jacobson
Arnold Guyer
Jacobson
Riverside Alto
Burdette Sebastian
Sheehan-Olson Unit No 375 Meets at June Legion Meeting
Sheehan-Olson Post No. 876 held a June 14 meeting with members present. Commander Anderson opened the session, minutes were read and approved with one correction. Henry Follett was proposed to head the parade committee. officers for next year include James Anderson, John Stankovic, and Douglas Guyer. Upcoming homecoming parade entries should contact Walter Follett or Lloyd Meier. The library reading club may use the Legion Hall if it rains. Lunch was served by Howard Johnson and Robert Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan-Olson
Anderson
Eick Wall
Henry Follett
John Stankovic
James Anderson
Douglas Guyer
Walter Follett
Lloyd Meier
Library Reading Club
Legion Hall
Howard Johnson
Robert Schneider
Amundson and Loretta Amundson 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson were honored at Fost Clermont Lutheran Church for 25 years of marriage celebrated June 21 1941 at West Clermont Lutheran Church. The couple has three children Mark Patty and Jute and was praised by relatives and friends for their long union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normann H. Amundson
Fost Clermont Lutheran Church
Amundson
Loretta Belschner
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Ramsey
Mark
Patty
Jute
Harry Pelgerson
Clermont
Willian Boelsovan
Ames
Birthday Party for Mrs Blockhus in West Union and Anamosa
A Sunday picnic dinner at the Gussie Miller home honored Mrs Richard Blockhus on her birthday. Attending were the Richard Blockhus family, Mrs Myrtle Blockhus and Anna and Stella Quamme of West Union, the Paul Pipney family of Anamosa, Mr. and Mrs Woodrow Hyde and Dew, Mrs George Hyde and Mrs Hen Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Miller
Richard Blockhus
Myrtle Blockhus
Anna
Stella Quamme
West Union
Paul Pipney
Anamosa
Woodrow Hyde
Dew
George Hyde
Hen Nelson
Business and Professional Women Hold Annual Outing
The Business and Professions Women’s Club held their annual outing on June 11 at the Country Manor. Sixteen members and one guest were present.
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Business and Professions Waimnens Club
Kowntry Manor
Guesh
Gold Bond Stamp Winners at Leo's Named
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's include Inga Loregon Mia Lavi Molokken Minnie Kohls Mrs. Rose L Olson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson in a local prize draw held indoors.
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Leo's
Inga Loregon
Mia
Lavi Molokken
Minnie Kohls
Rose L. Olson
Clarence Johnson
Clermont Homecoming Parade Registration Opennings Noted
Residents and visitors may register for the Clermont Homecoming Parade at Pollett Insurance Agency or at the Farmers Saving Hank Contesta for Talent. Past week entries include Mr and Mrs John J Ryan of Waukon Mr and Mrs James Skelton and family of Chicago Dinos and Me and Miss Be hard Horun of Waterlos.
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Clermont
Pollett Insurance Agency
Farmers Savingy Hank
Crowes Drug Store
Ules
Carlin
John J. Ryan
Waukon
James Skelton
Chicago
Dinos
Mis
Behard Horun
Waterlos
Clermont Lutheran Parish Sunday Worship Services and Activities
The East Clermont parish led by Pastor Roger W. Peterson lists a play practice during the week and two worship services on Sunday. Activities include a 8:30 am play practice and a 10:00 am worship service with another worship service scheduled later.
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Clermont
Visits Across Michigan Highlight Weekend Family Gatherings
Jack Finney traveled to Port Huron with Mr and Mrs G W Irenside and family for a weekend visit at the Wesley Schultz home and to attend graduation exercises at Port Huron Catholic High School where Tathy Seluite was a class member. Mrs Finnegan and accompanying family returned home after a dance recital and visits with the Mack family in Fayette and Arlington.
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Jack Finney
Pha, Wise
G. W. Irenside
Port Huron
Mich
Wesley Schultz
Margie Swenson Honored at Shower
Margie Swenson was honored at a Friday afternoon shower held at the Milord Nekonde home with multiple hostesses and many attendees named. The event featured games and contests, opening gifts and a lunch served by the hostesses in a reflective community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Swenson
Marge Swenson
Milord Nekonde
Nelson
Laverne Swenson
Roger Berg
Paul Humphrey
Jannie Swenson
Franz Appelman
David Appelman
Roy Swenson
Bonnie
Carmen Swenson
Leo Woods
Oliver Torkelson
Ben Fanson
Jill
Becky
Lisa
Lori
Harry Everett
Janet
Errol
Brenda
Nancy Wand
Arthur Nelson
Margie
Sunday Guests Bring Together Local Families
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sehott and family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wil than Wedo, Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson and family, Mr and Mrs James Anderson and Mrs Joyce Dwellas and family of Decorah. Deept visitors and relatives joined at Gerald Jacobson’s home with Lisa and Lori. Mrs Raymond Steffans of Tintdalio spent Pither's Day with Phil Steffans. Clara and Mys He Peterson hosted Friday evening visitors Mrs dae Buber and Mrs Dilpher Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sehott
Stunday
Mes
Wil- Than Wedo
Merle Anderson
James Anderson
Joyce Dwellas
Decorah
Gerald Jacobson
Lisa
Lori
Raymond Steffans
Tinndalia
Phil Steffans
Clara
Mys
He Peterson
Dae Buber
Dilpher Tilden
Community Club Plans Homecoming Days in Clermont
The Community Club invites area residents to join as members for Homecoming on July 30 and 31. A big parade leads Saturday events with Morse Shaw. Murphy Amusements offers rides and concessions. Home talent showcases close the evenings on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercla! Club
Big Parade
Morse Shaw
Murphy Amusements
Housewarming for Jerry Backer Featured by Church Team
A church softball team hosted a Friday evening housewarming for Jerry Backer and his family. Attendees included Laverne Swenson and others in the community, with Mryna Moore staying overnight and Patty Mitts noted in a fragmentary line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Backer
Laverne Swenson
Ricky and
Marti
Weldon Orth
Bob Burrow
Tom and
David
Karla Kohler
Rob Her Berg
Galen Mack
Alan Genbrooke
Robert Nelson
James Anderson
Nancy and
Jerry
Mryna Moore
Patty Mitts
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Baggage Insurance
The
Square Deal Hail Insurance Co
Walter Follett Insurance Agency
Auxiliary
Cookie Committee
Jesseye Schroeder
Chm
Willard Schutle
Hareld Christofferson
Annie WiGenmeyer
Davenport
Fran Heopman
Sharon Halvorson
Judy Mitts
Sonja Paulson
Lyle Olson
Theo. Loftsgard
Fred Cline
Junanne Bakewell
D'Angeline
Girls State
Evey
Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Arctic
Charles Wilkes
Joseph Conrad
West Clermont
Mary Circle
Arthur Olson
Guid
West Union Ve. Guy
Lewh Olson
Naomi Circle
William Burrow
Amy Hovland
Martha Circle
Lyle Aanes
Andine Vasby
Mary Olson
Vernon Anderson
Preent
Bayl Kloster
Albert Halverson
Rebecca Circle
Doe Wander
Olavus §Entson
Inga Larson
Sarah Circle
Lucian Appelman
Knock Mark
Elmer Sanders
Father
Jake Ames
Albert Christianson
Arthur Amundson
Rachel Circle
Donald Steffuns
Joe Olson
Susan Patra
Reuben Steffans
Kermit Peterson
Esther Circle
Duane Schott
Lawrence
Young Woman’s Club
Dse
Norman Amyaindson
Mrs. Blockhus
Michigan
Mrs
Mack
Fayette
Alfred Barrack
Arlington
Jerry Backers
Grinnell Mutual
Karl Miller
Clermont, Iowa
Felco-Statex
Felco-Btatex Dairy
Felco-Btatex Cooperative
Clermont Cooperative
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