Birthday Dinner Hosts Honor Mrs Olson With Gifts
Mrs Franz Appelman entertained a group of ladies at a dinner last Monday evening. Mrs Louie Olgton celebrated her birthday with a bridge game following the meal. Prizes went to Mrs Louie Oon for high and Mrs J C Jerdee for second. The hostess and group presented Mrs Olson with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Appelman
Mornday
Louie Olgton
Bridge
Louie Oon High
J. C. Jerdee
Olson
Mission Society Meeting With Nome Alaska Report Added
West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday June 19 with hostesses Mdms Nels Iverson Charles Becker Henry Jacobson Merle Ruckdashel Clarence Ruckdash el Leo Woods George Hyde and LaVerne Hyde The meeting opened with a hymn and devotions led by Mrs Louie Hovland The Bible study on The Christian Rejoices in Gods Righteousness was given by Mrs Aldora Anderson The society voted to maintain a stand at the park during Daily Days Mrs Millard Nelson Jr reported on the Nome Alaska church work Mrs Howard Boyle hosted St Ann s at her West Union home Eleven members and one guest attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Millard Nelson, Jr
Nome
Alaska
Anfinson Meyer Wedding at St Olaf Church
On Sunday June 16 in St Olaf Church Reverend L M Valiem united Shirley Anfinson and Gordon N Meyer in marriage. Attending were maid of honor Beverly Gates and bridesmaid Mrs Robert Lion. best man Henry Follett and groomsman Carman Loftsgard. ushers La Verne Stumme and James Nesvik. Reception followed in the parlors. Shirley Meyer, a West Union graduate and teacher in Postville, marries Gordon Meyer of Clermont, a Clermont High School graduate and Marine Corps veteran now employed in West Union. Other brief items note visits and a past picnic of the Grand Meadow Study Club and a social evening at the Moore home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf
Hev. L. M. Valiem
Shirley Anfinson
Clarence Anfinson
West Union
Gordon N. Meyer
Vernon Meyer
Clermont
Beverly Gates
Winthrop
Robert Lion
Decorah
Lynne Stumme
Postville
Mary Wagner
Audubon
Henry , Follett
Carman Loftsgard
La~verne Stumme
James Nesvik
Meyer
West Union High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Clermont High School
Marine Corps
Wilbur Motor
Obituary of Edwin A Gunderson
Edwin Albert Gunderson born February 9 1883 at Clermont died June 13 at University Hospital Iowa City at seventy four. Survived by widow Annie Anderson Gunderson two sisters Alma Ostlie Fay ette Tillie Swenson Postville eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral June 15 West Clermont Church with Rev Bruce Boyce officiating. Interment God’s Acres Clermont. Special music Barbara Anderson Agnes Bilden. Card of thanks from Gunderson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Albert Gunderson
Clermont
Anne
Annie Gunderson
Alma Ostlie
Fayette
Tillie Swenson
Postville
East Clermont
West Clermont
Annie Anderson
Elgin
Martin
Emmet
Monona
Anna
Glen ‘Kurth
Luana
Mary
Robert
Dean Gunderson
Gary
Ramona
Kurtis Kurth
Roselyn Gunderson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Schutte
Bruce Boyce
St. Olaf
God’s Acres
Barbara Anderson
Agnes Bilden
Vernon Anderson
Lloyd Aanes
Harry Gunderson
Raymond Erhardt
Lloyd Anderson
Ardt Louie Hovland
Edwin Gunderson
Emmet Gunderson
Glen Kurth
Martin Gunderson
Koehler announces daughter LaVon Marie engaged
Mr and Mrs Sam Koehler of Arlington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter LaVon Marie to Enoch Nelson of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson The wedding will be July 14 at St John Lutheran Church in Arlington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Koehler
Arlington
LaVon Marie
Enoch Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Joe Nelson
Clermont
St. John Lutheran Church
Births in Clermont and Wichita Families
Friends and relatives in Clermont and Wichita announce births. A boy named Mark Stuart Appelman arrived June 23 in Wichita weighing 1 2 pounds. Frederick Appelman is the Clermont relation, son of Carl Appelman. Gerald Schneider also welcomes a son born June 20 at Postville hospital weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Lawrence Bakewell hosted Jacquelyn and Junanne Bakewell Sunday at Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Frederick Appelman
Wichita, Kans
Mark Stuart
Frederick
Carl Appelman
Gerald Schneider
al Boy
Postville Hospital
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn and
Junanne
Lawrence | Bakewell
Landing
Busy Beavers 4 H Club plans achievement show
Busy Beavers 4 H Club met June 40 at Mrs Mervin Reierson for an all day workshop. Thirteen members answered roll call with the week I did the family mending. July 12 set for the achievement show at the Almer Amundson home. Committees chosen for table exhibit bake sale hostesses and programs. Demonstrations on interfacing and collar and talks on cleanliness and hair sheen given by members. Miss Helwig of Elkader attended reporter L Myra Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Mervin Reierson
Almer
Karen Olson
Margaret Hanson
Karol Loftsgard
Marion Bilden
Jean ‘Amundson
Carol Helgerson
Sylvia Hanson
Ruth ‘Bilden
Dianne Frieden
L’myra Anderson
Dianne ‘Bilden
Kathleen Amundson
Miss Helwig
Elkkader
L'Myra Anderson
Death of Former Clermont Resident Charles Burke
Charles Burke, a former Clermont resident, died at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids Saturday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, five sons, and three grandchildren. Charl ie had many Clermont friends who were shocked by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burke
Clermont
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Charlie
Larson Osland Family Reunion Honors Visit in Chester
A Chester area family reunion Sunday June 23 honored Orvin Osland and his Klamath Falls Ore relatives. About 40 attendees from Chester area included M C Larson Leo Orth families Leo Probert Inga Larson Lena Wolfs Anna and others. Guests from nearby farms and towns joined Lars Osland and extended Osland clan including Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Austin Minnesota relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Chester
Orvin Osland
Klamath
Falls
Ore
Lars Osland
M. C. Larson
Leo Orth
Leo Probert
Inga Larson
Lena Wolfs
Anna
Inga Evertson
Harley
Marjorie
Joseph
Earl Wolfs
Ray Bengtson
Christine
Minneapolis
Arnold Leghtly
Austin, Minn
Gospel Message Church Service Times Near Clermont
Gospel Message Church, located 3 miles west of Clermont on Highway 18, invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 p m led by Pastor Lester Lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
Clermont Lutheran parish service and meetings notice
East Clermont announces divine worship at 8 30 a m on Sunday June 30 with a note of a date change on Friday July 5 and East Clermont Mission Society meeting at 2 00 p m Hosts are Lmdms LaVerne Larson Alvin Erickson Wm Bacon Kenneth Blockhus and Eugene Thorson LCR program. West Clermont lists divine worship at 10 00 a m on Sunday June 30 and Priscillas meet at 2 00 p m on Wednesday July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
East Clermont
Nate
East Clermont Mission Society
Reid Aims: Mary Reid to wed Alton Ames in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Paul Reid of Walker announce plans for daughter Mary to marry Alton Thomas Ames son of Mr and Mrs Jacob E Ames of Clermont The ceremony will be August 3 at the First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids Miss Reid works for Allis Chalmers Mfg Co and Mr Ames for Iowa Mfg Co of Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Reid
Walker
Mary
Alton Thomas ‘Ames
Jacob E. ‘Ames
Clermont
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Miss Reid
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co
Mr. Ames
Iowa Mfg. Co
Jackpot winner named at Saturday drawing in Clermont
Marvin Johnson won the Saturday night jackpot of 40 dollars and was present to claim the prize. Town crowds attended both Wednesday talent shows and Saturday drawings, boosting local merchants in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Johnson
Clermont
Card of Thanks and Memorial Notice
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Clermont business people for enabling a $40 jackpot win Saturday evening. In memory note for Mrs. Ole Peterson memorializes her, with a poem and family message. Mrs. Clara Krueger hosted dinner Saturday with guests including Cecil Richter and family from Aurora Illinois, the Brown family from Salem Oregon, and Harry Johnson's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Marvin ‘Johnson
Ole Peterson
Clara Krueger
Cecil Richter
Michael and
Murray
Aurora
Charles Brown
Diane
Evelyn
Donna
Salem
Oregon
Harry Johnson
Patti
American Legion Elects Officers In Clermont Iowa
The American Legion post 375 met June 10 at the Legion hall. A resolution opposing changes to immigration law was proposed by W C Follett and seconded by Lyle Gunderson. New officers elected for the coming year were Douglas Guyer as commander Lee Palmer vice commander Gordon Hoapman adj Oscar Thompson finance officer Walter Follett service officer. Teenagers may use the hall on Saturday nights until a new place is found. Bobby Swenson and Dean Schneider attended Boys State in Des Moines and reported on activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Martin
Hickenlooper
W. C. Follett
Lyle Gunderson
Sheehan-Olson
Dept
Clermont
Iowa
Swenson
Paulson
Bobby Swenson
Dean Schneider
Boys State
Des ‘Moines
Bobby
The
Legion
Lee Palmer
Gordon Hoapman
Adj
Oscar Thompson
Walter Follett
Sandvolds Move Into Will J. Nelson Building Apartment
Mr and Mrs Hans Sandvold moved into the remodeled and redecorated Will J Nelson building apartment. Mrs Emma Anderson and Milo visited Friday evening in the Martin Anderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Sandvold
Will J. Nelson
Emma Anderson
iMilo
Martin Anderson
Clermont Spring Housing Boom with Renovations
Several new homes are under construction in Clermont this spring with extensive improvements. Leo and Leona’s U-SAVE Store was renovated inside and out after acquisition. Builders include Martin Amundson, Marvin Larson, and the Martins Andersons adding baths and porch updates. The Clines and Guidersons add porches, walls, and kitchens, while the Tatros and Bakers install modern kitchens, baths, and water systems. Reports suggest more new homes may arise before fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Leo and
Leona
U-Save
Martin Amundson
Marvin Larson
Fred Clines
Harry Guidersons
Martin Andersons
Clarence Tatro
Justin Bakers
Calendar notes show church and council events
On the calendar a July schedule lists a Monday council meeting and several church group activities. July 1 includes a council meeting. July 3 features West Clermont Priscilla Working Band. July 4 lists East Clermont Societies and St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore Club
Methodist W
West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mission Society Meets
Howard Boyle
St. i Ann’s
St. Peter's Church
Florence
Coryell Products
Riverside
Anfinson - Meyer
Andine Vasbey
Laura Dickson
Calmar Sunset
Mary Olson
Emma Gunderson
Spring Grove
Minn
Grand Meadow
Ory
Boyer Septic Tank
Cleener
Clermont Brick & Sand Hardware
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Edwin A. Gunderson
Busy Beavers
Gospel Message Church
Lutheran
Parist
Riverside Products
Clermont, Iowa
Harris’ Kiosa
Tod la
Clarence
Toby
Kittleson
FELCO
Enty
Renee
Pereira
Clermont Co-operative
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