25 Years Ago He's Way Back in 1924
A Fayette county chronicle notes 1924 incidents including an auto accident near Fayette injuring B C Gruver and Fred Cline, looting of Lubke's general store and Crowe's drug store with under $20 taken, and the death of hotel clerk Shorty Kimball by a car in rain. Sheriff Wright investigates with no arrests yet. A Fayette county historical pageant is planned for July 4 with 36 cent admission and free for autos and children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Gruver
Fred Cline
Fayette
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Gruver
A. Lubke
Will Crowe
Wright
Shorty” Kimball
Great Hotel
Oelwein
Shorty
Fayette County
Roy
Edgar Kimball
Landsgard Reunion and Birth Reported in Postville Area
The Landsgard family reunion and picnic were held Sunday June 26 at the Oscar Lindley home near Osage with many listed relatives from St. Olaf Fayette Clermont Elkader and Osage. A daughter weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces was born Saturday at Postville hospital to Mr and Mrs Laird Cline named D Ana Loyce. details include the parents names and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landsgard
Oscar Lindley
Osage
Lindley
Hulda Landsgard
Elgin
Knut L. Olson
Millard Olson
W. Landsgard
Ole
Lorendo Embretson
Lee
G. Landsgard
Glenda
Virginia
Mary Embretson
St. Olaf
Ole E, Olson
Milton Olson
Connie
Mir
Gee
Gordon
Geraidine
Postville
Emma Anderson
Arnold
Norbert
Geneva
Marilyn
Donnie Olson
Fayette
Clyde McFarland
Esten Landagard
Terry
West Union
Emil Gulsvig
Arthur Landsgard
H. E. Landsgerd
Norene Amundson
Clermont
Hilda Dunsrud
Elkader
Orlando
M. Mueller
Larry
Lorraine
Gerda Westerud
Postville Hospital
Laird Cline
D’ana Loyce
Auxiliary Met at Crowe Home Monday
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Lorranne Crowe's home with Mia and Dena Johnson co hosting. Eight girls attended Camp Huaga near Cedar Rapids, with a $10 registration fee from the Camp Fire fund. The group, sponsored by the local unit, reported 3,000 hospitalized veterans in Iowa, 2,000 mental patients, and a stand for Daily Days with a committee appointed. Six hundred poppies netting $82.56 were sold for veterans, and June carnival prizes were sent to Des Moines hospital. Nominating committee presented officers for election by majority vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Loftsgerd
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
Iowa
Joyce Appelman
Ruth Olson
Francis Cline
Poppy
Des Moines Hospital
Ruth Nelson
Sophie Follett
Lucylle Triem
Hazel Jerdee
Blanche Dummermuth
Joycelyn Bakewell
Bess Gunderson
St. Peters Festival Draws 550 At Parish Dinner
A Sunday crowd of about 550 attended St. Peter's church festival with noon dinner in the tent dining room. Free acts by West Union Whiskey Club quartet Faust the Magician and Talking Dog entertained. A parish quilt won by Mrs. G A Roland of Clermont and a $100 grand prize awarded to Armilla Henry of Platteville along with many other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
West Union Whiskey Club
Faust the Magician
Talking Dog
G. A. Roland
Clermont
Armilla Henry
Platteville
Wis
Engagement Announcement for Gladys Lucille Anderson
Mr and Mrs Gilbert C Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys Lucille to William McClurkin son of Mr and Mrs Cecil McClurkin of Wapello Miss Anderson is a Clermont High School and St Luke's School of Nursing graduate and currently a supervisor at St Luke's Cedar Rapids Iowa awaiting forthcoming nuptials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert C. Anderson
Gladys Lucille
William McClurkin
Cecil McClurkin
Wapello
Miss Anderson
Clermont High School
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke's
B. P. W. Plan Outing At Ruth Nelson Home
The Business and Professional Women met Monday evening at Ruth Nelson’s home with Arlene Pratt as co-hostess. A brief business session set plans for the July annual outing. A bridge session followed with Lydia Stumme winning first prize and Lucy Engle second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nelson
Arlene Pratt
Lydia Stumme
Lucy Engle
Convention Trip for Luther League Delegates From Calmar
To Canada and Saskatoon from Calmar, La Vonne Swenson Lorraine Kittelson and Patricia Guyer join 150 youths for a Luther League convention. En route home they plan Winnipeg sightseeing and shopping before returning Tuesday. Relatives gathered at Ole Amundson home for a Sunday picnic. Nearby visits include West Union events and family gatherings in Ossian Cedar Rapids Decorah and Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vonne Swenson
Lorraine Kittelson
Patricia Guyer
Calmar
Minneapolis
Saskatoon
Saska
Canada
Luther League
West Clermont
Winnipeg
Riverside Club Meeting Notes At Mrs Larson Home
The Riverside Social club met details show twelve members and two visitors on Wednesday June 2% at Mrs Ruth Larson's home. Co host was Mrs Margaret Anderson. The group sang Work for the Night is Coming and God Bless Our Native Land. Plans were made for July outing. Birthday songs honored Helen Yauslin Emma Olson and Marjorie Hoyle. Visitors included Mrs Leo Larson and Anna Mae Kimball. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Ruth Larson
Margaret Anderson
Helen Yauslin
Emma Olson
Marjorie Hoyle
Leo Larson
Anna Mae Kimball
Hostenses
Notice of Closing for July 4 in Clermont
All places of business in Clermont will be closed on Monday July 4 except Crowe's and the cafe. Commercial Club. 44c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Crowe’s
Cafe
Commercial Club
In Memoriam for Kjersti Olson
In memory of our mother Kjersti Olson who died June 30 1948 our sleeping mother rests at last. Best mother dear in peace and calm release from life’s stress. Children and grandchildren note visiting relatives and friends at gatherings and church picnics across Decorah Milwaukee West Union LaMoisie Onalaska Arlington Littleport and Postville with several familial attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kjersti Olson
Local residents visit relatives and attend 4-H convention
Mrs. Louise Miller and Mrs. Lena Peters visited sister Mrs. Mary Grover in Postville on Monday afternoon. Carol Meyer of Postville stayed with W. W. Brandt over the weekend. Ralph Jenkins departed Monday for Waukon after visiting Harlan Schultz. Mr and Mrs John Wersinger and Wayne of Waterloo visited Verni Engle. Mr and Mrs John A Larson and Mrs John Olson spent the weekend with Harold Larson in Cedar Rapids. Roger Amundson led a group of 4-H youths from Allamakee and Clayton counties to the 4-H convention at Iowa State College Ames June 27 to 30. Mrs. Mary Washburn returned home Saturday from a week with Geo Washburn family at Osterdock. the Washburns brought her home and stayed over the weekend. a. Bockovap of Iowa srts imam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Amundson
Harry Amundson
Henry Amundson
Agnes
Louise
Evelyn Bilden
John Moe
Ossian
M. C. Larson
Joyce
Cedar Rapids
Ann Larson
Camp Huaga
Frank Peck
Sophie Loftsgard
Decorah
Henry Am
Mary Jo Brady
C. L. Grover
Waukon
Fred Cline
Louie Olson
Louise Miller
Lena Peters
Mary Grover
Postville
Carol Meyer
W. W. Brandt
Ralph Jenkins
Harlan Schultz
John Wersinger
Wayne
Waterloo
Verni Engle
John A. Larson
John Olson
Harold Larson
Roger Amundson
Allamakee
Clayton County
Iowa State College
Ames
Mary Washburn
Geo. Washburn
Osterdock
Washburn
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Clermont Methodist Church announces Sunday evening services at 7 30 led by Rev. Bruce D Jones minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
Lutheran Church Notices For Clermont East and Highland
Lutheran church notices list schedule changes and worship times for Clermont East Highland and Elgin. Priscilla Working Band meets at 2 15 pm on July 6. July 3 services at 9 30 am in Clermont East with Rev Oshle Melswether. July 10 services at 9 30 am. Highland July 3 divine services 9 30 am. July 10 at 1 00 am with Rev Dahle Melswether. Elgin July 2 children's choir 7 30 pm. July 3 worship 11 00 am at high school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Priscilla
R. Oshle-Melswether
East
July Holy Blood devotion at St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church schedules July services with masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Confessions on Saturday 8:00 p.m. and before Sunday masses. July honors the Precious Blood of Christ with first Sunday communion and Holy Name on the second Sunday. Devotions to Sacred Heart Friday July 1 with confessions Thursday 8:00 p.m. and before Friday mass. No Holy Hour.
Card of Appreciation from St Peter's Parish
The pastor and parishioners thank all who aided the parish festival. Local firms loaned equipment and prize donors included Dessel Furniture, Elgin Furniture, Schutte Furniture, Clermont Cafe. West Union Whiskey Club quartet and Clermont Valley Creamery contributed to the program and equipment loans. Visitors and supper guests are listed from Charles City, Decorah, New Albany, Cedar Rapids, Ossian, Iowa City, Chicago, and nearby towns with multiple names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess-Dugstad Ltr. Co
Larson Roofing Co
John Shipton & Son
Clermont Creamery
Dessel Furniture Co
Elgin Furniture Co
Schutte Furniture Co
Clermont Cafe
West Union Whiskey Club
John Deere Shop
Clermont Valley Creamery, Inc
St. Peter's Parish
Schedule for Swimming Lessons in Fayette
The Fayette swimming classes run each Monday and Friday, sponsored by the Sheehan Olson Unit and American Legion Auxiliary. One mother and one unit member will chaperone each trip. The 1:15 pm start replaces 1:30 pm. Bus leaves school promptly at 1:15 pm with listed companions for each date from June 27 through August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Sheehan,Olson
American Legion Auxiliary
Andine Vasby
Beryl Swenson
Joyce Appelman
Viola Swenson
Joycelyn Bakewell
Alberta Moti
Blanche Dummermuth
Alma Nelson
Nora Loftsgard
Edith Larson
Lorrinne Crowe
Evelyn Olson
Chrystal Thom
Mrs. Scott
Ruth Nelson
Mary Olson
Sophie Follett
Nora Nelson
Sophie Vashy
Alma Anderson
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Amundson Held
A surprise birthday party was held Sunday for Mrs. Ole Amundson to honor her birthday on Thursday. Guests contributed a picnic dinner from their own baskets and the guest of honor received a purse of money. Attending were the Amundson and Loftsgard families and numerous relatives including Elmer Olson Ray Johanningmeier Joe Baker Harry Amundson Almer Amundson Arthur Amundson Theo Loftsgard Elmer Nelson Sophie Loftsgard Ole Loftsgard Mrs Aldora Anderson L Mynra Henry Amundson Morris Amundson Ken neth Amundson Marian Loftsgard and Henry Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Amundson
Ole Amundsons
Elmer Olson
Ray Johaningmeier
Joe Baker
Harry Amundson
Almer Amundson
Arthur Amundson
Theo, Loftsgard
Elmer Nelson
Sophie Loftsgard
Ole Loftsgard
Aldora Anderson
L'Myra
Henry Amundson
Morris Amundson
Ole
Kenneth Amundson
Marian Loftsgard
Henry Olson
Local families hold weekend visits and gatherings
Numerous Iowa households hosted guests and family relatives over the weekend and midweek. Amundsons hosted Wettlesons and Julia Wettie Son for supper. Olson and Dugstad families visited in Waterloo. Schultz visited his grandmother in Waukon. Sullivan and Marsh traveled between Waterloo and home. Wettlesons and Julian joined the Amundsen home. Fremont and Sullivan visited Maynard. Loftsgards traveled to Iowa City to see Danny Flores. Bakewell, Jacquelyn, and Engle visited Schutte in Castalia. Sampsons from Bensonville and McGregor visited John and Elroy Sampson. two brothers were together for the first time in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Amundson
Robert Wettleson
Julia Wettieson
Morris Amundson
Evelyn Olson
Harriet Dugstad
Waterloo
Donald Dugstad
Junior Schultz
Phil McGraw
Waukon
Marguerite Sullivan
Jo Ann Marsh
Julian Wettleson
Arthur Amundsen
Fremont Sullivan
Bert Westcott
Maxine
Maynard
Theo
Loftsgard
Iowa City
Danny Flores
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
Verni Engle
Elmer Schutte
Castalia
Arnold Sampson
Bensonville
Elroy ‘Sampson
McGregor
John Sampson
Sprothiers
Osmundson Welsh Young Couple Wed At Little Brown Church
Arlene Osmundson and Dale Welsh were married at the Little Brown Church Nashua in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white shark-skin suit with yellow rose corsage. the groom is from Williamsburg with a radio and electrical business. A reception followed at West Clermont church parlors for 150 guests. They will reside in Williamsburg after a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Osmundson
Helen Osmundson
Dale Welsh
Williamsburg
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Hanscom
LeAnna Hulbert
Charles Durr
Hulbert
Osmundson
Weekend Guests and Aanes Family Notices in Midwest Homes
Ed Mivronchik of Sioux City visited the Lloyd Aanes home as a fraternity brother of Gerald Aanes. Gladys and Iva Jean Barnes of Cedar Rapids stayed with Ed Barnes. they attended Mrs. Barnes' nephew Keith Johnsons wedding in Spring Grove Minnesota. Emil Lassig, returning from 43 weeks vacation in Goodwin South Dakota, and his wife Mrs. Lassig remained for a longer visit. Mrs John Zoeckler and Johnnie Zoeckler of Dayton Ohio visited Mrs Jack Bush and Maureen on Saturday. Mrs Bud Aanes Nancy Ann of Hibbing Minnesota and Mrs Dan Kloster of West Union called at the Lloyd Aanes home Monday. Dr A M Aanes of Red Wing Minnesota stayed with his mother Mrs Hilda Aanes at the Louie Hovland home Thursday through Saturday. Mrs L L Carr and her daughter Mrs John Zoeckler and two sons from Dayton Ohio were guests Tuesday at H A Lubkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Martin
D. L. Martin
Jeannie
Charles City
John Koch
West Union
Wm. Wickham
Linda
Larry
Oberlin Hegland
Lavern and
Danine
Decorah
Joan Barr
Calmar
Lawrence Bakewell
Duane
Angeila
New Albia
John Bakewell
Bob Mott
Floyd Bergeson
Cedar Rapids
Bonnie Bergeson
Carel Mott
A. H. Mott
Edna Torkelson
Ossian
Mary Washburn
Ray Tomsheck
Clara Baumgartner
Max Lehman
Leo
Hazel Hazard
Iowa City
Maxine Lehman
Chicago
Louie Hovland
Hilda Agnes
A. M. Agnes
Red Wing
Minn
Ed Mivronchik
Sioux City
Gerald Aanes
Lloyd Aanes
Gladys
Iva Jean Barnes
Ed Barnes
John Zoeckler
Johnnie
Dayton
Jack Bush
Maureen
Bud Aanes
Nancy
Ann
Hibbings
Dan Kloster
A. M. Aanes
Hilda Aanes
L. L. Carr
Dayton, O
H. A. Lubke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jane
Enterprise
Deavor
F. D. Lee
Crowe
American. Legion Auxiliary
Lorranne Crowe
Mia
Dena Johnson
St. Peter’s Festival
Riverside Club
Memoriam
Vern Seeusted
Leland Hovland
Milwaukee
Martin
Gilbert O. Anderson
Gladys Anderson
Wm. McClurkin
Paul Miene
Earl Kloster
Clarence Kittelson
Joe Larson
Onalaska
Vernon Lee
LaMoisie
Gloria Burnas
Ed Wilson
Arlington
Leonard Olson
Steven
Littleport
Leonard
Clermont Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Lowe Brothers
Uss Lowe Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Delphone
Qlermont, Iowa
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