Mission Society Meeting At E C Church Parlors
The E C Mission Society met March 1 at the church parlors with Mesdames Olaf Berg Jim Taylor Mervin Hunsberger and Orville Berg hosting. The group opened with singing and a prayerful devotion by Rev Nesser read from Joshua 2 and approved the secretary report. A $50 Red Cross fund donation was set and members agreed to bring waste paper to the April drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lermont Mission Society
Kay
Olaf Berg
Jim Taylor
Mervin Hunsberger
Orville Berg
Nesser
Red Cross
Mervin Hunsbere Moh
Edgar Kimball Hyman
Mra
sAlmer Amundson
Edgar Kimball
Sophia Groth
Clermont Chapter E S school of instruction held
C E S School held a Clermont Chapter E S school of instruction Thursday at 1 PM with instructor Mrs Zora Brammer of Dubuque. In the evening initiatory work was exemplified with Mrs Betty Light and Elizabeth McMillan of Elgin as candidates. Guests included Mrs Brammer Mrs Arthur Yearous and Mrs Leon Shepard. A gift was given to Mrs Brammer in appreciation. Thursday night she was guest of Worthy Matron Mrs Joyce Appelman. Friday Mrs Appelman took her to Ossian for a noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
E. S
Zora Brammer
Dubuque
Betty Light
Elizabeth McMillan
Elgin
Arthur Yearous
Leon Shepard
Brammer
Bertha Larson Dies in Northfield Minn
Sophia Groth reported Bertha Larson died Sunday in a Northfield Minnesota hospital. Funeral services were set for today in Northfield with a life sketch to be published next week. Albert Christiansen and wife plan a farm move near West Union later this week. Roy Swenson and wife welcomed a baby girl born Thursday at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia. Groth
Bertha Larson
Northfield
Minn
Roy Swenson
Postville Hospital
Omitted Attendance and School Sports Highlight Local High
Omission of Doris Gilbert from perfect attendance list noted amid a school update. The issue covers names of students with no absences or tardies, mumps cases, and a pump of upcoming activities. Includes honor roll and a profile of Willet Miller, plus sectional basketball results, team stats, and upcoming season outlook.
St Peters Church Mass Times and Lent Devotions
Sunday Masses are 8 30 and 10 a m on the first Sunday monthly and 10 a m on other Sundays Weekday Masses at 8 a m Holy Day Masses at 6 and 8 a m First Friday Mass at 8 a m Confessions Saturdays and before Holy Days First Friday and Masses 8 p m Lent devotions Wednesday and Friday at 8 p m with Rosary sermon and benediction Way of the Cross on Friday evenings Also Highland Service March 11 at 11 a m West Clermont Luther League at 8 p m Gladys Yauslin group leads devotion Helen Abels group handles social Mid week Lenten services at West Clermont church Wednesdays Confirmands meet Saturdays at usual time and place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O
Nesset
West Clermont
Luther League
Gladys Yauslin
Helen Abel
Deaths of Former Clarkston Resident Fred Hinkly
Frederick McIntyre Hinkly a former Clarkston resident and bank founder died February 23 in Lewiston Idaho at 68. Born May 4 1876 in Clermont he moved with his family to Luverne Minnesota then to Lewiston where he helped organize Clarkston’s first bank the State Bank of Clarkston later selling to First National Lewiston. Survived by widow Ethel C Hinkly daughter Mrs J C McIntorf Spokane two sons Ben Hinkly Newark and Ray Hinkly serving in Belgium brother Dr Frank L Hinkly Texas two grandchildren and a great child. His father is noted as a pioneer Clermont physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Fred) McIntyre Hinkly
Lewiston
Idaho
Clarkston
Mr. Hinkly
Benjamin Hinkly
Emma Bryant Hinkly
Clermont
Luverne, Minn
Idaho National Bank
State Bank of
First National of
Ethel C. Hinkly
J.C. McIntorf
Spokane
Wash
Sgt
Ben Hinkly
Newark
N .J
Ray Hinkly
Belgium
Frank L. Hinkly
Texas
Paahysae
Fred
Local Visitors Stop by Decorah Area Homes
Mr and Mrs Aulden Cornish of Postville and Mr and Mrs Hans J Larson with Mrs Laura Lyngaas visited Sunday in the Arthur Meckelson home near Decorah. Last Thursday Mrs Mary Tatro hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs J R Barrett and Mrs E J Eineeter and Kenneth of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulden Cornish
Postville
Hans J. Larson
Laura Lyngaas
Arthur Meckelson
Decorah
Mary Tatro
J.R. Barrett
E. Jeineeter
Kenneth
West Union
Burial for Wim J Clark at Clermont
Funeral services for Wim J Clark aged 77 of Postville were held at St. Bridget's in Clermont. Born March 27, 1887 in Grand Meadow township, he married Ann Fitzgerald in 1893 and celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 1943. Survived by his widow, two daughters Mrs. Henry V Steele and Mrs. R E Bernhardt, a son Dr. Thomas D Clark, and four grandchildren. He was a former St. Peter's parish member and was buried in Clermont Catholic cemetery beside his parents and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. J. Clark
Postville
St. Bridget's Church
Mr. Clark
Grand Meadow Township
Thomas Clark
Ann Fitzgerald
Clermont
Henry V. ‘Steele
R. E. Bernhardt
Everly
Thomas D. Clark
Victor
Clark
St. Peter's
Clermont Catholic
Altar Guild Met at Church in March Parlor Meeting
The Rosary Society and Altar Guild met in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon March 1 with Mrs Catherine Schupanitz and Margaret Dullard as hostesses. Fourteen members and one guest attended. Mrs Lorraine Crowe led prayers and chaired business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Catherine Schupanitz
Margaret Dullard
Lorraine Crowe
Father Cooney
East Clermont Ladies Contribute to Red Cross Fund
The East Clermont Ladies Societies met March 1 at the church parlors led by Rev. Nesset. They decided to donate 50 to the county Red Cross fund and reserve remaining funds to buy cloth for Red Cross garments. A Father Sons banquet, sponsored by the Lutheran Brotherhood, was discussed for March with East Clermont ladies serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Nesset
Joshua
County Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Schoolmasters Come to Clermont
The Fayette County Schoolmasters' club will meet at the Lutheran church parlors in Clermont on Thursday evening March 15 with a 6:30 dinner. Richard Barnes head of the education department of Dubuque University will speak on the Outlook on Secondary Education. Vernon Meyer attended the funeral of his uncle J. P. Meyer at Elkader on Monday. Mrs Albert Erickson and Alton of Erskine Minnesota are visiting relatives in this vicinity. They spent Monday night with Mrs Bertina Buraas and Gloria. Mr and Mrs W R Blake and Mrs Robert Steele returned to Des Moines Sunday after spending the past week in their home here. Emmah Larson left Sunday for Washington DC where she will have government employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Clermont
Richard, Barnes
Dubuque University
Albert Erickson
Alton
Erskine, Minn
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
W. R. Blake
Robert Steele
Des Moines
Ed Dugstad Receives Letter From His Son in France
A 1945 wartime letter from Donald Dugstad in France to his father describes the Red Cross. He extols clubs in England and France offering meals, lodging, letters, entertainment, classes, and guidance for GI needs. He praises Red Cross staff, notes POW aid seen in England, and urges continued contributions to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Donald
Ladies Aid Meeting At Olson Home Hosts Readings
The Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Mary Olson's home on February 28 with Andine Vasby as assistant hostess. Members not acting as librarians may meet Friday at 3 p.m. in the library to mend books. The group aimed to start meetings at 2 30 p.m. promptly. Mrs. Marjorie Appelman led the program with Helen Abel reading from Arsenic and Old Lace and a short story The Scoundrel was also read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Olson
Andine Vasby
Marjorie Appelman
Helen Abel
Mrs. Appelman
Engles Move to New Farm Residence and Guests Attend
Mr and Mrs Verni Engle moved Saturday from their farm to a recently purchased residence from Art Mall Herbert Kaufman will stay with the Engles Mrs Albert Kaufman will spend this month with her mother Mrs Helena Warnke at Maynard and on April 2 will move into the Mrs Mary Gruver apartment Mr and Mrs Fred Ernst will move back to Pastville Mrs Louise Miller entertained Wednesday afternoon Feb 28 in honor of Mrs Lena Peters whose birthday anniversary was that day Guests included Mrs Louis Schutte Helen Becker Mrs Mary Gruver and Mrs Albert Lubke all of Postville and Mrs Len Simek Mrs Keith Thoma and Mrs Beis Tschantz Mary and Margaret Mr and Mrs Wm Burrow Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow and Dennis and Paul August and Albert Burrow were supper guests Sunday evening in the Fom Wetherbee home at Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
Art Mall
Herbert Kaufman
Engle
Louise Miller
Lena Peters
Louis ,Schutte
Helen Becker
Mary Gruver
Albert Lubke
Postville
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Beis Tschantz
Mary
Margaret
Wm. Burrow
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Paul
August
Albert Burrow
Fom.Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Revi
Riverside Social Club Meets at Olson Home in Feb
The Riverside Social Club gathered Feb 28 at Mrs. L T N Olson’s home with 12 members and 7 visitors. In the absence of the president and vice president, Mrs. Robert Barret presided and Mrs. Harkin Stee served as secretary. The group sang America and Bless Our Native Land, approved minutes, urged donations to the Red Cross drive and the Echick hospital yarn fund, welcomed new members Mrs. Lucas Olson and Mrs. Anns Hitch, and awarded two contests won by Mrs. Jesse Olson and Mrs. Anna Hitch. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Helen Yaustin with Mrs. Nora Anderson co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Social Club
L. T. N. Olson
Mildred Schatz
Robert Barret
Harkin Stee
America
Red Cross
Broad Plasma
Echick Hospital
Lucas Olson
Anns Hitch
Jesse Olson
Anna Hitch
Helen Yaustin
Nora Anderson
Boy Scout Meeting at grade school building
A Boy Scouts meeting was held last Monday evening in the grade school building. Twelve attended. opening ceremonies included the Scout Oath and pledge led by Carmen Lofisgard. An overnight hike was announced for April or May. Gerald Schupanitz demonstrated Morse code with a flag. Gerald Schupanitz led taps at closing. Tenderfoot award went to Robert Martin. Neighborhood Commissioner Herbert Martin and Franklin Shipton were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Lofisgard
Gerald Schupanitz
Robert Martin
Gerald Schupanit
Herbert Martin
Men Surprise Dugstad Birthday Party At Home
Edmund Dugstad was surprised Monday evening when ten men entered to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Fred Cline won high score and Joe Brorby was second. Mrs. Dugstad served a delicious lunch. Present were M. J. Moore, Alfred Bachler, Robert Schupanitz, Fred Cling, Louie Olson, Anson Priest, Wm. A. Nelson, Herbert Martin, Joh Erickson and Joe Brathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Dugstad
Fred Cline
Joe Brorby
Mrs. Dugstad
M. J. Moore
Alfred Bachler
Robert Schupanitz
Fred Cling
Louie Olson
Anson Priest
Wm. A. Nelson
Herbert Martin
Joh Erickson
Joe Brathy
Rawleigh Sales Route Seeks Applicants in Fayette County
Wanted salesman or saleswoman for a Rawleigh route serving 1,500 rural families in Central Fayette county. No experience required to start. Apply today at Rawleigh's, Dept LAB-Ih ISA, Freeport, UL 28-3upr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Fayette County
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Lab
Isa
Freeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. C. Mission Society
Bertha
Larson
Albert Christiansen
Thig Bank
Carol Miller
Willet Miller
Delores Schupanitz
Quinton Olson
Margaret Martin Toofreaders
Elsie Nesser
DeAita Buraas
Florentine Westpfah
Margaret Becket
Minerva Thorson
Doris Gilbert
Betty Burger
Norene Amundson
Neva Durscher
Gerald Kittelson
Hazel Entwisle
Helen Gerner
Carmen Loftsgard
James Martin
Willard Martin
Gordon Meyer
Betty Suckow
Eileen Welia
Marjorie Westpfahl
Irene Wede
Ruth Anderson
DeElia Barnes
Elsie Nesset
Margaret Martin
Gladys Johnson
Bob Hope
Jack Carson
June Allison
de Stiles
William Nelgon
Loftsgard
McGregor
Miller
William Nelson
Willet Maljer
Thelst
Arlene Reinhardson
U.S. Treasury Department
St. Peter's Church
Clermont Caitherai
F. ‘W. Bigler
John Dulin
Oskaloosa
E. C. Ladies’ Societies
Vernon Meyer
J. P. Meyer
Elkader
Emmah' Larson
Washington, D. C
Shev
France
Dad
G. IL
England
Red Cross Club
G. I
Germany
The
L.A.S
Olson
Boy Scout Meeting
Franklin Shipton
Dugstad
Lawn Brothers
Mellotone
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
Mgr
Iowa
Lowe Brothers
Ak Ts
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