Large Turnout at Mission Society Meeting
A large gathering of over one hundred attended the Mission Society meeting on Wednesday at West Clermont Lutheran church. Plans were announced for a July 4 reception for new pastor Rev Alfred Nesset and family. Mrs Elmer Olson chaired the program which featured a piece on The Norwegian Lutheran Church Learns to Sing along with a vocal solo All Will Be Well by Iva Peterson and a devotional reading by Rev Axel Shelveland. A painting was presented to the Nessets by Mrs Herbert Martin. Birthday offerings were given by multiple members, and hostesses included several named local women.
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Mission Society
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Alfred Nesset
Elmer Olson
Amelia
John Nelson
Alton Staff
Birthday Celebrated By Nelson Family In Park Dinner
The 68rd birthday of Mrs. John Nelson was observed with a Sunday picnic in the city park. Attending were Elliott Nelson and family, Carl Nelson’s clan from Luana, Albert Wilbur from Waucoma, Joseph Nelson and Ossian relatives, Roseanna and Isabelle Johnson of Fayette, Gilbert Lottagardichhe and Lou Nelson of Elgin, Harvey Meyer and Elmer Nelson families, Otto and Louie Larson, Wm. J. Nelson, Arthur Nelson and family, Anna Paulson and Agnes, and Theodore Loftsgard from Clermont. Barbara Appelman visited Clarence Grover in Waukon and was brought home Sunday. Lorene Gilbert returned from Ossian after a week with Inez Wolff. Judge Michael McKinley of Chicago visited Clermont and Postville friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
City Park
Elliot Nelson
God
Carl Nelson
Luana
Albert Wilbur
Waucoma
Joseph Nelson
Ossian
Roseanna
Isabelle Johnson
Fayette
Gilbert Lottagardichhe
Lou Nelson
Elgin
Harvey Meyer
Elmer Nelson
Otto Larson
Louie Larson
Wm. J. Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Anna Paulson
Agnes
Theodore Loftsgard Fail
Clermont
Nelsons Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson observed their silver wedding anniversary at home in Council Bluffs on Sunday They were wed in Des Moines during World War I and have four children Carol Carpenter Catherine Barbara and Marilyn all residents of Council Bluffs Two grandchildren Lola and Connie Carpenter are mentioned Mr Nelson is the brother of Mrs John Nelson and Gilbert Nelson of the area
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Henry Nelson
Clermont
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Carol Carpenter
Catherine
Barbara
Marilyn
Lola
Connie Carpenter
Nelson
John Nelson
Gilbert Nelson
Newlyweds Leslie and Jeanette Anderson Celebrate
A city park reception Sunday honored Mr and Mrs Leslie Anderson who wed at Castalia Lutheran on June 8. The bride Jeanette Everman, and the program included readings by Thelma and Elaine Mark with Mrs Orvin Thompson. Guests enjoyed lunch after gift opening.
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City Park
Leslie Anderson
Castalia
Shefvelands Leave Lutheran Parish for Home
Rev and Mrs Axel Shefveland and daughter Hermia depart Belmond for home after seven months as temporary pastor. New pastor Rev Alfred Nesset from Leeds N D, and family relocate to Clermont this week. Nearby residents enjoyed farewell visits and community gatherings during the stay. Col H S Bennison of New York to speak on wartime problems at a Detroit Lakes conference.
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Axel Shefveland
Hermia
Belmond
Shefeeland
Alfred Nesset
Leeds
N. D
Clermont
W. R. Blake
Lolita
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Edgewater Beach
Babies Christened in West Clermont and St Peters Churches
Sunday morning baptisms at West Clermont Lutheran and St Peters Catholic churches baptized two infants. Richard Lee Belsehner son of Mr. and Mrs. William Belsehner was named with sponsors Mrs. Frank Annel Mrs. Herbert Malven Donald Gundacker and Herman Belsehner. Joseph Brian Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Becker was named with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Becker Lavern and Mary Larson. Relatives from La Crosse Wisconsin visited Larson family. Margaret Moen, nurse in Chicago, spent two weeks with her parents. Richard Olson returned from Decorah hospital after an appendectomy and rests at home before resuming work at the implement shop. Advertising is an investment.
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Arthur Blockhus
Joseph
West Union
Otto Vasby
Vasbey
Louie Amundson
Joyce
Glen Peake
Postville
Amundson
Harry Becker
Vernon Peters
Joe Becker
Brian
Grinnell
Alice Becker
Elgin
Val Leonard
Gus Becker
H. F. Robbins
Hawkeye
Becker
Elizabeth Priest
Ackley
A. J. Priest
George V. Larson Andecame
Lyle John
Larson
Wm. Belschner
Frank Annel
Marcia
Chicago
Herbert Malven
George
Tilie Malven
Maynard
Herman Belschner
Boetcher
Donald Gundacker
Strawberry Point
Milton Schierholz
Luana
Geo. Belschner
Cena Nelson
Ida Olson
Clermont
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Axel Shelveland
Wm. Belsehner
Richard Lee
Herman Belsehner
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Joseph Brian
Lavern
Mary Larson
Carston ‘Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Hans J. Larson
Esther Cooley
Margaret Moen
Lutheran Deaconness Hospital
John Moon
Richard Olson
Decorah Hospital
United Service Women Plan Window Display and Auction
The June meeting of the United Service Women of Clermont at the town hall planned a window display of pictures of local young men in service from July 1 to July 4. Members invited more photos at Kaveny’s or by committee. proceeds fund six First Aid units for the USS Iowa. The group noted 3,500 wool quilts received at Camp Elliott for Marines, with Clermont contributing 28 quilts, as Iowa units number 215 nationwide with over 10,000 members.
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Patricia Anderson
United Service Women's Organization
Town Hall
Clermont
Kaveny’s
Helen Anderson
Howard Boyle
Louis Olson
Russellbers
U.S. S
Iowa
United Service Women’s Organizeations
State
Raymond W. Hanson
Marine Corps
Camp Elliot
Calif
No Commercial Club Meetings This Summer
Ed Dugstad, chairman, said no meetings planned through the hot months unless an emergency arose. He believes the pause will boost fall interest and action when meetings resume in September. Dairy Day was discontinued for the war’s duration last year, eliminating summer duties and the need for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Dugstad
Commercial Club
Reunion attendance dips at Harmony Johnson gathering
Mr and Mrs Ed Dugstad attended the annual Johnson family reunion at Harmony Minnesota on Sunday with 52 members present, far below prior years of around 150. Dugstad noted that if all could attend, the crowd would exceed 200. Florida not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Johnson Family
Harmony
Minn
R. Dugstad
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Barbara Appelman
Clarence Grover
Waukon
Lorene Gilbert
Inez Wolff
Hans Sandvold
Michael McKinley
Clermont and
J. A. Erickson
Ain “E Clermont
B, & P. Women's Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Milo Sulentic
Waterloo
Millard C. Larson
C. A. Ostrander
Marion Lindana
L. M. Hovland
Lloyd Aanes
T. C. Ressler
Carol
RB. V. Brandt
Bess Tschantz
Wadena
Massaint
Clara Gress
Doris
Sampson
Bentanyille
Sherwill
Arnold Sampson
Clarence Keppe
Los Angeles
U.S. Treasury
Shefvelands
Karine Johnson
Marion Lind
Manchester
Oscar Lind
Louie Hovland
Louis Hein
Veryle Andrew
Cedar Rapida
David Smith
Ames
Caroline Erickson
Private Hargrove
U.S. W. Met
Clarence Thompson
Judy
Alfred Olson
Fort Collins, Colo
Mr. Thompson
Cheyenne Wyoming
Lorain Severson
Minneapolis, Minn
Lorraine Osterhas
L. T. N. Olson
Luther College
Decorah
Gilbert Hanson
Milo Meyer
Vern Brandt
Herve Robbins
Eva Seaton
Spencer
Fred Bigler
Robert. Robbins
Arch Greenough
Agnes Paulson
Delwein
Roy Meyer
Arthur Eller
Charles Bigler
Lloyd Raney
Roney
A. J. Clark
Ackworth
Minnesota
Orlando Kittleson
Mary
Earlville
Bessie Sullivan
0. K. Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Clifford Kittleson
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Alfred Wenger
Lester Wenger
Sumner
Olenahd Ae
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Mork
Herbert Schatz
Immanuel Larson
Sgt
Donald Larson
Esther Cootey
Norma
Sgt. Larson
Fort Bragg
N. C
Irene Ostlie
Alma Anderson
Ore
Love Brothers Derby
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Dugstad
Mer
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