Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Peterson at East Clermont
Mrs Kermit Peterson was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Darrell Bushman’s home on Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs Bushman and Mrs Lawrence Kohls. Devotions and Bible study followed, with guests sharing gifts and notes. Hostesses included Mrs Clarence Olson, Wayne Amundson, Quinton Olson, Joe Baker and Lonnie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Kermit Peterson
Darrell, Bushman
Bushman
Lawrence Kohls
Lenneth Perates
Eastier
Nomis ‘Beet
Mark New
Morie Ee Ee
Ge Mer Erickson
Aly Avidson
Clarence
Oson
Wayne Amundson
Quinton Olson
Joe Baker
Lonnie Baker
Clermont Library Quietly Tightens Book Use Rules
The Clermont library reports stricter handling of overdue and damaged books as librarians enforce rules. A regular librarian has been appointed, and new books will arrive this week funded by local citizens.
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Clermont
Iimniling
P T A Notice Cancelled Meeting This Month
The March P T A meeting is cancelled due to Lenten services in the community. No gathering is scheduled this month.
Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs Louis Olson
Members of the Ladies Aid Society met February 28 at the home of Mrs. Louis S. Olson with co host Andine Vanby. President Mrs. Bess Blake conducted the session attended by 12 members. Discussions covered Famous Americans and river dam conditions with various reports and notes exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Louis S. Olson
Andine Vanby
Bess Blake
Lenorater
USA
Jurgenson
Culver
Army
Cler‘Shipton
Cedar Falls
John Culver
Local Families Relocate Farms and Homes Near Waukon
In late February the Lee Palmer family moved to a new farm near Waukon, which was then purchased by the James Hendersons. Mr and Mrs Gary Sherwood and narrator moved from Elkader into the Lawrence and Cletus White home they are renting, with Mr Sherwood employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Palmer
Waukon
James Henderson
Gary Sherwood
Elkader
Sherwood
Good Samaritan Drive Kick Off Meeting Held at Mrs Olson’s Home
Campaign workers for the Good Samaritan Fund Drive met at Mrs Louis Olsons home Monday at 9 30 am to launch the campaign. Clermont is campaign chair with a list of solicitors including Mrs Frans Appelmann Mrs Jari nderson and many others. Wallace Studvig administered the center and stressed community cooperation. Workers will call at homes the week of March 8 1 9 asking brief time for the cause and lunch was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Fund
Louis Olson
Frans Appelman
Clermont Is Campaign Chm
Elarment
Feterson
Jarinderson
Loftaga
Alvin Amundson
Raymond Erhardt
Jack & Disple
Laverne
Mire Raya
Latgon
Rat
James Anderson
Peterson
Good Samaritan
Olson
Golden Anniversary Celebration for Gilbert and Anderson
One hundred seventy five relatives and friends attended the wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert O. Anderson at the West Union home. Myra McClurkin. Bonnie Kittleson. Christine Miene. and Postville residents helped with punch and gifts. Guests registered from West Union, Clermont, Castalia, Cedar Falls, Davenport, Luana, Elgin, Charles City, Decorah, Fayette, Waverly, Cedar Falls, New Hartford. Sarah Cirle assisted in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert O. Anderson
West
Myra McClurkin
Davenport
Ieee Ibook
Bonnie’ Kittleson
Clermont
Christine. Miene
Postville
Paul Miene
Earl Kloster
West Union
Tre Ore Club Meeting at Mack Home
The Tre Ore Junior Study Club met in March at Mrs. Galen Mack's home. Mrs. Lawrence Kohls attended as guest with 16 members answering roll on favorite childhood books. Mrs. Galen Mack elected Historian for 1966 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore
Galen Mack
Lawrence Kohls
Don
John Gass
The
Valley Community High School
Federation
Leland Probert
Eugene’ Butikofer
Buck Drawing At Auction With Named Bidders
An old auction fragment lists bidders including Mrs Richard Wagner present for No 2 at 10 dollars and Marvin Johnson present for No 3 at 10 dollars. Other entries name Ewald Lyn, Mrs Willet Miller, Mrs Emil Henry Sciggome Gass and guests, with four other lots noted for 10 dollars each.
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Richard Wagner
Marvin Johnson
Ewald Lyn
Willet Miller
Archbishop Byrne to Confirm at Saint Peter's Church
Archbishop James J. Byrne of Dubuque will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Peter's Church on Monday March 22 at 4 p.m. The English liturgy will be used. Fourth and fifth graders and other Sainte Peter's Parish members not yet confirmed will receive instructions ahead of the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Byrne
T.D
Dubuque
Saint Peter's Church
Byrne
Sainte Peter’s
Auxiliary Chili Supper Marks Legion Birthday Festivities
The American Legion Auxiliary chaired by Mrs. Truman Paulson and Mrs. Justin Baker held a chili supper and card party at the Legion Hall on Thursday evening in celebration of the Legion's 46th birthday. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swenson, Theodore Loftsgard, Mrs. Ray Rejerson, and Mrs. Lyle Olson after games of 500 and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion Auxiliary
Truman Paulson
Justin Baker
Legion Hall
Legion
Roy Swenson
Theodore Loftsgard
Ray Rejerson
Lyle Olson
Treasure Hunt Winners Named at Clermont Hardware Store
Over three weeks a Treasure Hunt at Clermont Hardware Store announced new numbers several times. Winners listed include Norris Reier, Mrs. Frank Nims Jr, Mrs Arnold Stumme, Mrs Byron Yaustin, Dan Butikofer, Brian Amundeen, Mrs Millard Olsen, Jack McNell, George ey den, Mrs David Jacobin, Bess Blake, Mrs Williams, Glen Nygeard, Flos my Gass, Mrs Olivia Olsen, and Mrs Aines Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Hardware
Norris Reier
Frank Nims, Jr
Arnold “Stumme
Byron Yaustin
Dan Butikofer
Brian Amundeen
Millard Olsen
Jack McNell George. Eyden
David ‘Jacobin
Bess Blake
Williames
Glen Nygeard
Flosmy Gass
Olivia ‘Olsen
Aines Olsen
Allergy public survey cautions on allergies and treatment
The survey analyzed 250 responses from SE Minnesota and NE Iowa to assess public knowledge about allergies. Findings show 20 percent of those without allergies report three or more colds yearly, and those with allergies often receive unsatisfactory treatment. The report suggests better public information and desensitization injections as helpful options, advising consultation with a doctor to weigh effectiveness and suitability.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Ea Nomere
Seci
Ted
Carol ‘Carel
Death of George O'Brien in Saint Paul Minnesota
Ward received word this week of the death of Geo O'Brien of Saint Paul Minnesota. He was born near Clermont and will be remembered by our elder citizens here.
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Ward
Geo. O'Brien
Paul
Minn
Clermont
Obituaries Verni Henry Engle and family notes
Verni Henry Engle son of Fred and Wilhelimina Engle born February 22 1896 near Postville Clayton county passed away Sunday at the eve of 09 after two strokes He served in WWI and was a member of West Clermont Lutheran Church He married Lucy Wersinger December 4 1919 and had two daughters Vernice and Joycelyn plus eight grandchildren He farmed in Postville Castalia and Clermont and lived in Clermont the past 20 years His wife preceded him in death seven years ago Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with Rev Roger Petersen officiating and graveside rites conducted by the Sheehan Olson American Legion Post Clermont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
Fred
Wilhelimina Dahms Engle
Clayton County
Postwille
Passtal
Eitter
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Postville
Achoels
W.W. I
Sheehan - Olson American Legion
Clermont
Lucy Wersinger
Vernice
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
Joycelyn
John Bakewell
Castalia
Arnold Backhaus
Florence
Henry Christofferson
Monona
Viola
Louis Miller
Luana
Marie
Elmer Schutte
Amanda
Alvin ‘Anningmeier
Evan Church
Durnan Infant Baptized at St Peter’s Church
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durnan was baptized on Sunday, March 7, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Rev. Currier officiated. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Burkerd Riegel. Marie Bern is the chosen name.
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Durnan
ALCW General Meeting Held in West Clermont
West Clermont ALCW held its general meeting with Rachel Cincle as host and a program led by Mrs LaVerne Wenson. Esth Circle members Weldon Orth Backer Bergeson Buckdasher Mack Woods Peter sol Seabrooke provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
Esthér
Mdms
Weldon
Orth
Jerry Backer
Floyd Bergeson
Byeal Buckdasher
Kent Mack
Leo Woods
Roger Petersol
Alan Seabrooke
Molris
Swenson
Seabrooke
Peterson
Buckdasher
Mack
Woods
Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet Notice
Clermont Farm Bureau Homemakers plan an all day meeting at 10 30 a m on Friday March 1 at Mrs Keith Kerr’s home with potluck dinner and an Irish dish to represent Hanoi. Roll call will share places visited and display items for women’s day observation. Sessions focus on the Kenitti program and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Farm Bureau
Keith
Kerr
Hanoi
Stripped fragment yields names and social calls in Carlin ham
The readable lines list several names and social calls in Carlin ham and nearby areas. Mrs Lester Wine and Mrs Kieies are mentioned with other individuals including Mr and Mrs Charles Rigg of Waukon visiting in the area. The text reads like stray social notes from a local column with scattered names and visits.
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Wile Grishensw
Ted
William
Clermont Methodist Service and Youth Class Schedule
Clermont Methodist Church invites worship at 9:45 a.m. with Pastor Lee Roy Collins. Youth Membership class meets at the church in Elgin from 3:05 to 4:30 p.m. Delmer Kingery and family visited relatives in Greene on Sunday afternoon. Merle Clark and Alton Hummel hosted visitors in Oelwein. Lester Bergeson and family from Lawler were supper guests of Lloyd Bergeson.
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Clermont
Elgin
Delmér Kingery
Greehe
Town
Frank Kingery
Fred Hardy
Merle Clark
Alton Hummel
Oelweth
Lester Bergeson
Lawler
Lloyd Bergeson
Grinnell Mutual Tests Youths On Driving Attitudes
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company reports that an attitude evaluation tests young men under 25 for auto insurance. The test determines rates. top scorers save up to 75 percent while many youths reduce rates. Higher scoring drivers show fewer accidents than lower scoring ones, indicating the test’s accuracy in identifying risk. Parents and young applicants should contact a County Mutual agent representing Grinnell Mutual.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
County Mutual
Grinnell Mutual
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Report
Grizinell
Follett Insurance Clermont
Ladies Aid
Mrs
Armen Savings Bank
Federal Doy
Tre Ore Club
Mack Home
Buck
Archbishop Byrne
St. Peter’s
George O’brien
Obituar
Ars Verni
Henry Engle
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Rachel Circle
Cathy
Jerdee
Tee
James Cowell
McGregor
Don Cowell
Arthur Nelson, Jr
Hudson
Eugene Butikofer
Vern Trude
St. Olaf
Millard Olson
Eugene Ellis
Danny
Heidi
Charles Wenger
Gary Gilson
Becky
Timmy
Oelwein
Wayne
Gilson
David
Wayne, Sawyer
New Albinon
Oscar Gilbert
Bob Bakken
Joyce
Marion
David Jacobin
Norman Amundson
Martin Amundson
Mark
Ames
Iowa State University
Keith Carlson
Ankeny
M. H. Moore
Harry Gunderson
Bilden
Ter- Hiansa
Hory ‘Belgeron
Clara Hanson
Harry He Ta Helgerson
Norris Reieson
Orvin Olson
Irene Olson
Almer Amundsen
Roberta Seniihg
George Frieden
ALCW
Bureau
Genevieve Poe
Lester Wine
Clara
Christiansyn
Halvorsin
Kieies, Jr
Karl Miller
Felco Pig Grower
Felco
Clermont Coop
Clermont, Iowa
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