Wounded Soldier to Appear Here in March
A Guadalcanal veteran and ex corporal Oswald O Beck will speak in Clermont on March 15 about timber production's role for soldiers at the front. Now with the Timber Production War Project he emphasizes discipline and warns that defeating Tojo will require effort.
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Guadalcanal
Iowa
Clermont
Order of the Purple
Oswald 0. Obhétd Bek
Milwaukee
Onadalcanal
Obhot
Tojo
Kathryn Larson Hosts 10th Birthday Party
Kathryn Anne Larson celebrated her 10th birthday with a Thursday evening party at her grandparents Mr and Mrs A J Priest. Schoolmates present included Arlene Ames Virginia Nelson Ramona Olson Beverly Grossman Marlene Durscher Judy Swenson Carol Ressler Ann Spencer Kathryn Ann and Lyle Larson. Gifts were given and supper served by Mrs Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Anne Larson
A. J. Priest
Mrs.Larson
Arlene Ames
Virginia Nelson
Ramona Olson
Beverly Grossman
Marlene Durscher
Judy Swenson
Carol Ressler
Ann Spencer
Kathryn Ann
Lyle Larson
Kathryn
Union Guild Meets Next Wednesday Evening
The Clermont Union Church Guild meets next Wednesday evening March 8 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs J C Warton in Elgin. Mrs L H Appelman has charge of the program Mage 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Union Church Guild
J. C. Warton
Elgin
L. H. Appelman
Clermont Study Club Meets At Mrs Larson Home
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Russell Larson’s home. Program chairman Mrs. E. L. Crowe led a review of The Germans Double History of a Nation by Emily Ludwig. Sunday dinner guests at the John P. Camp home in West Union included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Halverson and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Russell Larson
E. L. Crowe
Emily Ludwig
J. C. Halverson
Helen
John P. Camp
West Union
Widow Recalls Husband's Death in Battle Letter
Mrs Melinda Olson widowed by Pfc Joseph Olson who died in action on April 24 in England details a letter from Lt Lawrence H Emmerich describing his death during a German counterattack. The note notes his bravery and offers sympathy and assistance. Olson, of Clermont, served from July 7 1942, trained at Camp Craft and Fort Bragg, died in North Africa before dying in 1943. memorial services were held May 30 1943. The Purple Heart was posthumously awarded to him.
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Melinda Olson
Joseph Olson
England
Olson
Lawrence H. Emmerich
Co. E
New York
N. Y
Alfred Olson
Clermont
Camp Craft
S C
Fort Bragg
N.C
North Africa
West Clermont Lutheran Church
War Dept
West Clermont Lutheran Parish Sunday Schedule
Lutheran parish announces Sunday services at West Clermont 9 30 a m East Clermont Norse service 11 a m Monday adult bible class 8 30 p m Wednesday midweek Lenten service 5 p m West Clermont Junior choir Thursday 7 30 p m Girls' chorus Friday 3 p m Confirmands Saturday West Clermont 10 a m Rust Clermont 1 p m.
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A. Q. Nessel
West Clermont
East Clermont
Rust Clermont
Twenty five Years Ago B P Club selects New Secretary
The Clermont area notes reveal Gelina Olson and Harry Gunderson’s marriage at Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. Hjorthorn officiating. Other items include Raymond Becker returning from Camp Dodge, local ice house purchase and temporary ice shortage fears, hospital stays, and a Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting where Ivadel Carpenter was elected secretary and Verla Gunderson assistant.
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B. & P. Club
Gelina Olson
Harry Gunderson
Clermont Lutheran Church
C. H. Hjorthorn
Clermont
Ole K. Olson
Hans Gunderson
Raymond Becker
Camp Dodge
J. C. Halverson
Wickham
Jack
W. R. Blake
Burdette
Lolita
Manchester
Joe Brorby
la Crosse
Wis
Chas. Schweinerus
Pvt
Oliver Fay
Moves by Andrew Anderson and neighbors reshape local farms
Andrew Anderson and H. E. Landsgard families relocated last weekend. The Andersons moved east of Clermont into the former J. M. Brorby home they had purchased, renting their farm to Joseph Baker. Landsgards moved their residence between Gunder and St Olaf. Arnold Stumme will occupy the Andersons’ town rooms above their store. Henry Larson moved near Ossian and Horage-Morst near Sumner. Morse vacated Stohe-tarnh.
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Andrew Anderson
Clermont
J. M. Brorby
Joseph Baker
H. £. Landsgard
Gunder
St. Olgf
Arnold Stumme
Henry Larson
Ossian
Horage-Morst
Sumner
Chas
Sehave Goes
Stohe-tarnh
Morse
Hay Mowers Put To Work In Barn Savers Of Time
Farmers urged to buy the Hoth Hay Mower Co unit from Luana Iowa as 400 mowers will be produced this year though over 20 000 already in use. Self installation offered and described as saving time and labor in barn work. Community notices include church guilds calendar with March events.
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Hoth Hay Mower Co
Luana
Iowa
Riverside Club Meets at Mrs Mary Tatro Home
Riverside Social Club gathered Roger at Mrs Mary Tatro's home on February 23 with nine members and three visitors. They approved a donation to the Red Cross, discussed First Aid in the Home, hemmed two service quilts, and held a contest won by Mrs Olson with second to Mrs Boyle and booby prize to Mrs Barker. Mrs Anderson celebrated a birthday.
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Riverside Social Club
Mary Tatro
Red Cross
T. N. Olson
Howard Boyle
Grace Barker
Martin Anderson
Missionary to Speak at West Clermont Church Sunday Eve
The Rev. Andrew S. Burgess, a missionary to China and Madagascar, will be guest speaker at West Clermont Lutheran Church next Sunday evening March 5 at 8 oclock. He will show moving pictures from mission fields and discuss The New Mission Field in South America. The public is invited with no admission charge, but a free wall offering will be taken.
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Andrew S. Burgess
China
Madagascar
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Burgess
South America
Wheel Chair Pillows Donated to Schick Hospital
The American Legion Auxiliary reports Schick hospital in Clinton gratefully received two wheel chair pillows. The unit also sent 23 pounds of fur to headquarters for fur lined vests and cold climate garments for men. Mr and Mrs B Riegel attended the funeral of John Klarmann in Dubuque.
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American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Schick Hospital
Ixi
Clinton
Headquartters
B. Riegel
Dubuque
John Klarmann
Johnson Muench Miss Mary Ann Johnson to Robert Muench
Miss Mary Ann Johnson and Robert J. L. Muench wed at the bride’s home in New Hampton on Sunday Feb 27 in a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to live on a farm near Nashua after a short honeymoon and the wedding drew many relatives and friends.
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Mary Ann Johnson
George F. Johnson
New Hampton
Robert JL. Muench
Roy Muench
Tonia
L. W. Verts
Virginia Garretson
Ruth Nesser
Gordon Pennington
Doris Muench
Lohengrin
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets at Kittleson Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered February 25 hosted by Mrs. Clifford Kittleson. President Mrs. Martin Amundson led. songs were sung, scripture read, and a First Aid in the Home lesson given by Clarice Lien and Sophia Kittle. Members planned a Red Cross contribution and honored two contest winners Beulah Kozelka and Sophia Kittleson. Lunch was served. Mrs. Louis Schutte of Postville and Mrs. Lena Peters visited, with Peters ill at home of Mrs. Louise Miller.
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Grand Meadow Study Club
Clifford Kittleson
Martin Amundson
Alice Kittleson
Rose Olson
Red Cross
Clarice Lien
Sophia Kittle
Alma Nelson
Ruth Lyngaas
Irene Frieden
Beulah Kozelka
Sophia Kittleson
Esther Helgersen
Woes
Louis Schutte
Postville
Lena Peters
Louise Miller
Ladies' Aid Society Hosts War Effort Meeting
Entertainers Mrs J C Halverson and Mrs Ruth Olson led a February 23 gathering at their home for the Ladies' Aid Society. A food sale next Saturday will fund blood plasma for armed forces. donations of baked goods are requested.
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J. C. Halverson
Ruth Olson
Ladies’ Aid Society
America
Louis
Schick Hospital
Clinton
B. Riegel
Edith Bolling Wilson
E. L. Crowe
Erickson to Graduate This Year After 20 Years on School Board
J A Erickson, Clermont school board member for twenty years, plans to retire or graduate this year to celebrate his youngest child Loyce’s graduation. He says serving the community faithfully for two decades is a rare contribution and he cannot be pressed to stay beyond this year. Sunday guests at Ernest Holt’s home included Mr and Mrs Biroy Sampson of Marquette Enmu Jacobson of Nova Springs Mrs John Sampson and sons Sgt Ernest and Clarence Mr and Mrs Gee Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson.
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J. A. Erickson
Clermont
Loyce
Erickson
Ernest Holt
Biroy Sampson
Marquette
Enmu Jacobson
Nova Springs
John Sampson and Sons
Sgt
Ernest and
Clarence
Gee
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Union Guild
United States Defense Bonds
Tly
R. S. Henderson
Franz Appelman
Gre. M. Berry
Leiisgard
D. J. Opperud
Tow
Ladies’ Aid’ Society
Halverson
Post Office
David C. Waybur
Piedmont
Calif
Treasury
Enterprise
Emma Gunderson
Verla Gunderson
Loretta Amundson
Geo. Belschner
Chrystal Thoma
Lillian Crowe
Beulah Lubke
Ivade
St. . Peter's Rosary Society
Dha
Ajfar Guild
Mongay
Merch
Riverside Club Met
Schick
Johnson—Muench
Grand Meadow
Entertain Ladies’ Aid Society
Lowl Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Ed Dugstad
Phun
Clermoit
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