Gunst en Anniversary An Outstanding Event
More than a thousand people attended the double anniversary observance of Rev and Mrs Gunsten at the Clermont Lutheran church on Sunday June 25 with visitors from Minnesota Wisconsin and other states. The day featured a special service a wedding march music by the church choir and a large cafeteria style dinner followed by a program of music and readings from Highland and East Clermont congregations including tributes and gifts to the couple and pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gunsten
Clermont
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Gunaten
Highland
East Clermont
Gunston
Ford
St. Olaf
Misa Bilden
Churet
Mra
Strandford
Amundaga
Bilden
Genevieve
Anderson
Ruth Peterson
Clifford Kittleson
Marjorie Weargon
M. C. Blockhus
Adolph Benson
I Dormer
Free Movie Plan Called Unprofitable and Detrimental
Reports from committee members in charge of the weekly free moving picture enterprise claim the program is an unprofitable expense and harms the town. It began as a local trade builder but has proven a total fail, costing about 100 dollars monthly this season with crowds mainly from neighboring towns. Local businesses say most attendees do not spend and others use Clermont crowds to promote rival adverts, making another series unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seazons
Clermont
Next Sansthh
Weekday Masses and Sunday Service at St Peter's Church
The notice lists Weekday Masses for June 28 and an unclear June date, with intentions for all members. It notes Sunday Mass at 9 a m on July 2, mentions debt reddding offerings, and includes a note about contributions per envelope. July is described as the month of the Precious Blood with a generic instruction by Pastor J P McCaffery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
J.P. McCaffery
Highland church anniversary praised in Ossian service
The Emergency Relief Committee and Pastor Gunsten were honored at a Long program in Ossian. Fayuart Reigel’s visit to Dubuque stirred support for the Gunsten family. Adolph Bilden led a strong musical display with solos and a choir, while the Ossian pastor received a ceremonial gift of money from Lutheran ministers and a lasting tribute to his twelve years of service.
Ice Cream Social at Stave Tartheran Church
The Luther League plans an ice cream social at the home of Henry Wolfs on Sunday evening July 3 with all invited. Local social updates include visitors from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, religious group activities, and a Lutheran vacation bible school ending June 23 with 49 enrolled and certificates awarded.
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The
Luther League of ' Stave Tartheran Church
Henry Wolfs
Clermont
Fred'Bleter
Billy
Earl Demery
Cedar Rapide
Epent
Willis Gross
Helen Demery
Cedar Rapids
Robert Pond
Inez Paulson
Taubelle Paulson
West Union
Lena Brecht
St. Peter’s
H. C. Leai
Elizabeth Sheehy
L. L. Rounds
Idamae Nelson
Augusta Miller
Eavinn Olaon
Lutheran Church Notes West Glermont Services and Priscilla Band
West Glermont notes announce English services at 9 30 and Norwegian services at 11. After the morning service a church picnic dinner is planned on the lawn starting at 2 with a children's day program by vacation church school teachers. Priscilla Working Band hosts include Mrs Harold Landsgard Mrs L V Candea Mrs Elgie Burt and Ann Larson. Gy Gunsten pastor.
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West Glermont
Priscilla
Harold Landsgard
L. V. Candea
Elgie Burt
Anns Larson
East Church
Gy Gunsten
Ed Wickham and neighbors in Clermont area notes
Ed Wickham, long ill, enjoyed porch time while Mrs. Harry Coldwell visits. Ernest Holt severed a finger with a sickle. Emmett Burt visits from Waukon with Ed and Elgie Burt. Ed Burt’s wife ill for ten days. Clermont’s new telephone directory issued as a temporary edition. report errors to W A Meyer. Heavy rain and hail damaged crops, with prolonged heat stressing corn and early crops after two weeks without rain.
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Ed ‘Wickham
Harry Coldwell
Ed Wickham
Chicago
Ernest Holt
Emmett Burt
Waukon
Elgie Burt
Ed Burt
Clermont Telephon Exchange
W. A. Meyer
Iowa
Here
Announcement on New Farm Loans For County Farmers
A statement from Bert Waddell of the Farm Loan Commissioner details substantial debt relief for farmers via Commissioner's and Federal Land Bank loans. Loans up to 5000 dollars may be used to refinance debts, provide working capital, and extend terms. Collateral includes farm property and crops. first or second mortgages considered. During the first three years no principal payments are required if mortgages remain nondefault. Loans are collateralized, not personal, with 75 percent cap of appraised value and specific loan-to-value rules. The program contrasts land bank loans with Commissioner loans, noting differences in collateral scope and value limits.
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J. A. Erickson
Clermont National Farm Loan Association
Bert Waddell
Farm Loan Commissioner
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Land Bank
Commission
Clermont Commercial Club Reappoints Public Welfare Committee
At the Clermont Commercial Club meeting the Public Welfare committee was reappointed for another year and tasked to explore a progressive home trade building campaign. Members debated local funds usage by needy residents, noting many benefits were spent in other towns. A special summer meeting could be called if needed. The Erickson family spent Sunday in Waterloo visiting friends.
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Clermont Commercial Club
J. A. Erickson
G. H. Hackman
H. A. Lubke
Clermont
West Union
Oelwein
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Gunsten
St. Peter’s Church
Qngrelief
Erickson
Letra
Ender
Fayuart
Reigel
Dubuque
Brett
Frienitess
Highland Church
Bbs Rogram
Elizabeth Drotning
Verylyn Paulson
Télke
Gun- Bi . Bilden
Miss Bilden
Chirch
Martin Nelson
Chitford Kittleson
Lloyd Anderson
John Farton
Ossian
Gaara
Oregon
Roy Sires
Ed ‘Olson
Bobbie Bigler
Fred Bigler
Waterloo
Anson Priest
Elizabeth
Susanna
Tommie Johnson
Os Aay
Lutheran Church Notes
Fedometer
National Farm Loan Association
Clermont, Iowa
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