Olson Swenson wedding in Grace Rosalie Olson ceremony
Thursday March 5 1959 Olson Swenson Miss Grace Rosalie Olson daughter of Mrs Evelyn Olson and the late Richard Olson married LaVern R Swenson son of Mr and Mrs ried out in the brides colors blue and white A large bouquet blue pompoms were placed on the altar baskets of blue and white pompoms side altars marked with blue and white bows and streamers JoAnn Moore soloist with organ Kathryn Crowe The bride given in marriage by her uncle B J Schrader Kanawha wore a floor length gown of silk organza bodice with crystals pearls and long sleeves train trimmed with crystal beads and rosettes She carried a white lace bridal Bible topped with a white orchid The bridesmaids wore blue brocaded satin bouquets blue and white pompoms with white streamers The groom and his attendants wore dark suits with white carnations The reception followed in the church dining room for 350 guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rosalie: Olson
Evelyn Olson
Richard ‘L. ‘Olson
LaVern R. Swenson
JoAnn’ Moore
Cathryn Crowe
B. J. Schrader
Kanawha
Weldon Orth
Carolyn Olson
Carol Mott
Robert Swenson
Wayne Olson
Roland Hackmann
Miller Nelson, Jr
Elmer Olson
Donald Dugstad
Waterloo
Fourth Birthday Dinner for Michael Olson
Mr and Mrs Lyle Olson hosted a birthday dinner Wednesday for their son Michael turning four. Attending were his grandparents Mr and Mrs Willeim Wede and Elsie. On Thursday guests included Mrs Klara Helgerson and Mr and Mrs George Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
Michael
Williem Wede
Elsie
Klara Helgerson
George Frieden
Entertains at Buffet Supper Hosted by Olson Family
Evelyn Olson hosts a village buffet with several local residents attending. The event includes Rev. Iles, Mrs. Jolt Cronjokken, Mr. and Mrs Aby Swenson, and Mrs. Mary Olson among others, with a large operator and Budal Decks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson
Miley Wevening
Budal Decks
Iles
Jolt, Cronjokken
Aby’ ‘Swenson
Mary Olson
Birth Announcement for Brian Eugene Freeman in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Dale Freeman of Cedar Rapids announce the birth of a son Brian Eugene born February 21 at St Luke s Hospital weighing 6 lbs 11 3 4 oz The mother Betty Westpfahl is the former Barbara Westpfahl The couple will reside on the groom s parents farm following a wedding trip The bride is a Clermont High School graduate employed by Meredith Publishing Co The groom is also a Clermont graduate and farms with his father
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Freeman
Cedar Rapids
Brian Eugene
St. Luke's Hospital
Freeman
Betty Westpfahl
Carl Westpfahl
Mary Olson
John Gass
Donald Cowell
Gerene Larson
Pauline Nygaard
John Bekke
Barbara Anderson
Robert Marvin
Carolyn Follett
Bonnie
Marjorie Swenson
B.J. Schrader
Kenawha
Walter Lundy
Decorah
Carol Swenson
Millerd Nelson, Jr
Janice
Shirley Olson
John Shipton
Floyd Bergeson
Gussie Miller
Milord Bear
Arthur Amundson
Clermont High School
Meredith Publishing Co
Des Moines
Clermont High
Lenten Service and Meetings at St Pauls Elgin
A mid week Lenten service is planned at St Pauls Elgin at 7 30 p m with an official board meeting at 8 16 p m on Thursday March 45 There is a Sunday service of worship at 8 48 a m on Sunday March 8 and Union Sunday school at 10 00 am A fellowship gathering at St Pauls Elgin is scheduled for 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Elgin
Union
St. Paul’s Elgin
Clermont Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Revised
The schedule lists activities at Clermont Lutheran Church from March 4 to March 7 with pastors, hostesses and programs. Includes prayer services, choirs, Sunday worships, confirmation classes, Luther Leaguers skating outing, pastoral conference in Decorah, and Mothers Club meeting with Mrs Eugene Thorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Mdms
Raymond Erhardt
Alvin Amundson
Wm. B. Miller
Harry Amundson
Louise Bilden
Willet Miller
West
East Society
Gerald Schneider
Clifford Olson
LaVern Reisner
Norman Lehan
Alvin Erickson
Orville Berg
East
Westchurch
Luther Leaguers
Decorah
Mothers Club
Eugene Thorson
West Junior Choir
Administrator's Notice With the Will Annexed
District Court in Fayette County Iowa names Paul H McCoy as administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Joseph L Larson deceased All debts must be paid and filed with the court for allowance dated January 28 1950 issued by attorney W Antes and first National Bank Building West Union Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fayette County
Iowa
Joseph L. Larson
Paul H. McCoy
Co. W. Antes
First National Bank
West Union
Soloist in Drake Opera JoAnn Moore Named Night Performer
JoAnn Moore daughter of Supt Marion H Moore of Clermont will sing in Drake University's Night of Opera on March 6 and 7. She is a sophomore majoring in voice at the Drake college of fine arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Moore
Marion H. Moore
Clermont
Drake University
Miss Moore
Drake College of Fine Arts
Valley Junior High News Highlights and Plays
The Valley Junior High celebrates a county tournament win by the girls basketball team and notes 115 total enrollment. New seventh graders Norma Weston from Elkader and Robert Kruempel from St Olaf join the school. Eight grade plans include a skit, a one act play, and history now covers State and National Government. An assignment prompts pupils to name an ideal parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Maynard
Norma Weston
Robert Kruempel
Norma
Elkader
Robert
St. Olaf
United States
Holstein Records Highlight Clermont Cow and Butterfat Leader
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports a standout production record for a registered Holstein owned by Deering Brothers of Clermont. The cow yielded 17,085 pounds of milk with high butterfat over a year based on double milking, while a four year old Ayrshire bovine shows similar dairy performance. In Waterloo, Mr and Mrs Franklin Olson and family visited relatives over the weekend. A note of thanks expresses gratitude to Clermont merchants for aiding a $40 jackpot win. Anna Wolfs and Mrs Kathryn Anderson with family visited in Waterloo. American Legion Post 375 Sheehan Olson announces a meeting on Monday evening March 9 at the Legion hall, with all members invited. Walter Follet, adj.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Deering Brothers
Clermont
Blacky Ormsby Fabes
Franklin Olson
Waterloo
Anna Wolfs
Kathryn Anderson
Boys of
Geo. W. Layson
Anson Priest
American Legion Post
Sheehan - Olson
Legion Hall
Walter Follet
Adj
Engagement Notice for Marilyn Guyer and Walter Knutsen
Mr and Mrs Victor Guyer announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Walter Knutsen son of Mr and Mrs Knut Knutsen Ossian The wedding will be held April 11 at 7 30 p m in Clermont Lutheran Church Miss Guyer teaches fourth grade in Clermont and Knutsen works for H and H Dist West Union
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Guyer
Marilyn
Walter Knutsen
Knut Knutsen
Ossian
Clermont Lutheran Church
Miss Guyer
Clermont
Mr. Knutsen
H and H Dist
West Union
W S C S Met Twice at Local Church Homes
The W S C S of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Duane Schwarz's home on February 2 with Mrs. Lester Luchsinger assisting. Mrs. Elmer Easter presented Mrs. Charles Heiser's program. twelve members and one guest attended. The group met again on March 2 at Mrs. Harold Triem's home with Mrs. Emil Schneider assisting. Eugene Robison led the program and Mrs. Clarence Tatro and Mrs. Elmer Easler helped. Seventeen members and one guest were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Duane Schwarz
Lester Luchsinger
Elmer Easter
Charles Heiser
Harold Triem
Emil Schneider
Eugene Robison
Clarence Tatro
Elmer Easler
Business and Professional Women's Club Meets
The Business and Professional Women s Club met Monday evening February 23 at Mrs Alfred Baechler s home with Ellen Kneeland and Mrs Louis A Olson assisting. Seventeen members answered roll call and voted to donate to the Heart Fund and Red Cross. Bridge and 500 were played. Mrs John Bakewell had high bridge score and Mrs Millard Bear high 500. The March meeting will be at Mrs Lorraine Crowe s home. Other items mention Joyce Larson visiting relatives, Grace Olson and LaVerne Swendon wedding, and several weekend visits and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Womens Club
Alfred Baechler
Ellen Kneeland
Louis A. Olson
Heart Fund
Red Cross
John Bakewell
Millard Bear
Lorraine Crowe
Entertain at Checker Party Hosts Share Evening
Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett entertained at a checker party in their Decorah home Monday evening The Decorah team featured Ernest Solend Charles Estrem Claude Wicks Joe Ulvering Geo Linovold Orville Halverson Knut Homie They faced Elgin Clermont with Robert Gilbert Glen Boyer Willis Lyons Wilson Patterson Ray Chapman Art Harlow and Harold Bennett Also present were several wives of the players
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bennett
Decorah
Easter Seals mailing effort details leaders and helpers
A report notes the Easter Seals for Crippled Children project mailing. Mrs Larson organized the effort with assistance from Janice Durscher Myra Anderson Virginia Olson Donaline Larson and Joyce Larson who helped address seal and stamp 192 letters mailed Monday and Saturday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Janice Durscher
Myra Anderson
Virginia Olson
Donaline Larson
Joyce Larson
Silver Dollar Day Draws 130 Customers and $14,000
Lyle Gunderson, manager of the Clermont Co operative, reports a very successful Silver Dollar Day on Wednesday February 25. Door prizes, lunch, and silver dollars with cash purchases attracted around 130 customers. Sales topped $14,000. Clermont merchants offered special bargains over the four day weekend, boosting local circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Gunderson
Clermont Co-operative
Clermont
Ladies Aid Society Meets and Plans Librarian Help
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Fred Cline’s home on a February Wednesday. Mrs. Carmen Swenson presided, ten members answered roll call on the theme Pioneer. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Swenson. Mrs. Will J. Nelson led the lesson with notes on New Year customs abroad and chapters from Iowa Beautiful Land. Mrs. Russell Larson offered to serve as librarian, welcomed by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Cline
Carmen Swenson
Will J. Nelson
Iowa Beautiful Land
Russell Larson
Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson were guests of honor at a family picnic dinner at their home Sunday observing their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Eve Olson apary Mary Olson Olson Eva Cedar Rapids Walter Decorah Harold Olson Al Cole Madison Wis Wel don Orth Postville Wayne Olson Mark Oes Park Jil John ee Luther Tostengaard Chuck Schlein St Paul Shirley Olson Mason City Janice Olson Spring Grove Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Olson
Prn
Eve
Tyn Olson Apary
Mary Olson
Olson
Eva Olson
Cedar Rapids
Walter I Sunday
Decorah
Harold Olson
al Cole
Madison
Wis
Weldon Orth
Postville
Wayne Olson
Mark
Oes Park
Jil
John Ee
Luther Tostengaard
Chuck Schlein
St. Paus
Shirley Olson
Mason Ghry
Janice Olson
Spring Grove
Minn
Riverside Social Club Meets at Olson Home
The Riverside Social Club met Wednesday afternoon February 25 at Mrs. Louis A Olson home with Mrs. Almer Nelson as co host. Attendees numbered one hundred percent and a bake sale was held. Birthday songs were sung for Mrs. Roy Tatro Mrs. Clarion Olson and Mrs. Martin Anderson. Number bingo awarded prizes to Arlan Olson Ruth Larson LaVerne Larson John Yauslin and Clarion Olson. Door prize went to Mrs. Emma Olson. Next meeting at Mrs. Clarion Olson house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
Louis’a. Olson
Almer Nelson
Roy Tatro
Clarion Olson
Martin Anderson
Arlan Olson
Ruth Larson
LaVerne Larson
John Yauslin
Eleven finalists named in Young Columbus III contest
Eleven finalists in the Young Columbus III carrier boy contest sponsored by Cedar Rapids newspaper and Parade magazine were listed Monday. The winner, announced March 13, will fly to Italy for Easter. Finalists include Robert Ames of Clermont and Richard Hynman of Oelwein. Robert Ames is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Parade Magazine
Italy
Robert Ames
Clermont
Richard Hynman
Oelwein
Jake Ames
Mrs John Shipton Injured After Fall at Church
Mrs. John Shipton fell on the West Clermont Lutheran Church steps Sunday evening and broke her right arm above the elbow. She was hospitalized at Postville Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shipton
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Postville Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Church of Our Saviour
Paul A. Clark
Ear
John Hedger
Gospel
Chiitels
Iene
St. Peter's Ner . Jos
A. Sullivan
Suey A. Chaemioce
Drake
W.S. C.S
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Ernest Holt
Rosa Jones
Cresco
Grace Olson
LaVerne Swendon
Bernard Schrader
Jimmy
Harriet Dugstad
Bruce
Monroe
Clark’s Grove
Amy Hovland
Minneapolis
Louie Hovland
Harry Gunderson
Guy Williams
Olavus Berentoon
Daisy Stry
Aster
Chule
Young Columbus
FELCO
Clermont, Iowa
Jale Gunderson
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