Church Society Met At West Clermont Lutheran Church
About seventy members and guests attended the Mission Society meeting at West Clermont Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon March 18. In the absence of Mrs. Landsgard, Mrs. Olson was secretary. The president reported 19.38 raised from waste paper sales, totaling 3,260 pounds including magazines 1,630 pounds newspapers 1,310 pounds and cardboard 320 pounds. A Bethany Indian Mission letter on Indian baskets was read. Mrs. Nelson will take one more order for baskets. Mrs. Was read a Luther article, The Nailing of the Thesis, and another Come Unto Me. Birthday offerings were given by several members. Refreshments were served by a group of ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
West Clermont Lutheran Church
H. E. Landsgard
Jesse Olson
Bethany Indian Mission
Martin Nelson
Nelson
Cornell
Ong
Martin Luther
J A. Erickson
Mia
Andrew Nordhus
Elmer Leo Nelson
Celebrate Birthdays at Nutting Home Anniversary
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Nutting marked two birthday anniversaries for Ellen and Jimmie Nutting, who turned seven. Guests from West Union and Nutting families shared a picnic lunch and gifts amid a cheerful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Nutting
Ellen
Jimmie Nutting
Jimmie
Gee, Schroyer
West Union
Wm. Nutting
Eugene Nutting
Oran Nutting
Ruth and
Lawrence Hope
Clermont Calendar Social events and meetings listed
On Monday March 30 the city election is noted along with B and P Women's club and a Firemen's meeting. Tuesday March 31 features a Study club while Wednesday April 1 lists the Priscilla Working Band. Thursday April 2 includes St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild. Mr and Mrs Len Simek attended a party Saturday evening at Harold Burke's home in Oelwein for Mr Burke's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Len Simek
Harold Burke
Oelwein
Mr. Burke
Carload Fencing Materials Arrives at Local Depot
A full carload weighing 40,000 pounds has been received, including barb wire nails staples steel posts and gates from American Steel C. The arrival signals stock refresh for fencing projects and related hardware at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel C
Life Sketch of Edward Bilden from Clermont
Edward Bilden died at his home in Clermont on Saturday March 21 at age 79 years 11 months 4 days after years of declining health. He was born April 17 1862 and married Julia Bear in 1887. Survived by widow five daughters two granddaughters a brother and two sisters. Funeral March 24 at West Clermont Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. E E Ramsey. Card of thanks from family notes gratitude for kindness and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bilden
Clermont
Mr. Bilden
Jens Bilden
Engebret
Marie Bilden
Julia Bear
Bilden
West Clermont
Ingeborg Grina
West Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
N. D
Lise Chenois
Oscar
Ben Clausen
Blancharaville
Wis
Carl Hanson
Donald Larson
Decorah
John Moe
Emelie Howe
Ossian
Entertains Brainard Church Society at Luncheon
Mrs. Sidney Nutting hosted the Ladies Aid of Brainard Baptist Church at her home last Thursday at one o clock. Eight members attended, shared a Bible passage, and rolled for officers. Mrs. Nutting was elected president with Mrs. M. A. Boyer as vice president, Mrs. Patterson secretary, and Vern Boyer treasurer. Visitors Ida Olson and Lola Boyer attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Nutting
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Brainard Baptist Church
Glen Boyer
M. A. Boyer
Patterson
Vern Boyer
Ida Olson
Lola Boyer
Birthday Party Hears Gladys Walvanne Honor
Des Moines visitor Larry Cline spent the weekend at the Fred Cline home. Merle Moen Hazel Johnson Donna Moen Ina Moen and John Moen joined a West Union gathering Tuesday evening for a party at Mrs George Walvanne’s home honoring Gladys. Fred Bigler and Charles Bigler Cedar Falls and Eliza Nelson Oelwein returned from Minneapolis after visiting Nick Jergens and attending the Ice Follies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Cline
Des Moines
Fred Cline
Merle Moen
Hazel Johnson
Donna
John Moen
Ina
West Union
Geo. Walvanne
Gladys
Fred Bigler
Charles Bigler
Cedar Falls
Eliza Nelson
Oelwein
Minneapolis
Minn
Nick Jergens
MacArthur Arrives in Melbourne with Family on Pacific Mission
General Douglas MacArthur Mrs MacArthur and son Arthur pose on a Melbourne station platform on March 21 after a perilous transit from Bantan Peninsula by speedboat and plane. They arrived as MacArthur assumed command of UN forces in the Pacific. The image was radioed from Melbourne to London then to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Arthur
Adelside
MacArthurs
Bantan Peninsula
United Nations
Pacific
London
New York
Luther League Rally Held Sunday Evening
A small crowd attended the Luther League rally Sunday evening at West Clermont Lutheran church auditorium. Attending were leagues from Marion church at Gunder and East Clermont church. Rev. Oscar C. Hanson, newly elected executive secretary of the International Luther League, spoke as guest. Additional highlights included a welcome by Helen Abel, talks by Orvis Thompson and Harvey Gilbertson, songs by Joyce Amundson Annaelle Loftsgard with Verla Gunderson, and church choirs performing. A lunch followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
West Clermont
East Clermont League
Joyce Amundson
Annaelle Loftsgard
Verla Gunderson
America
Lorraine Osterhus
Seven Candidates File For Clermont Council Seats
Clermont voters face seven candidates for five council seats L L Rounds Arthur Stee Burkard Riegel C K Kittleson Philip Steffens Richard L Olson and John B Shipton A separate ballot lists Len T Simek for mayor Elmer Olson for treasurer and B C Gruver for assessor The biennial election occurs next Monday March 30 at the town hall and ballots are printed by town clerk Martin Nelson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
L. L. Rounds
Arthur Stee
Burkard Riegel
C. K. Kittleson
Philip Steffens
Richard L. Olson
John B. Shipton
Len Tsimek
Elmer Olson
B. C. Gruver
Martin Nelson
Clermont Girls Glee Club Chosen for Special Number
The Clermont girls' glee club was selected by Stan ford Hulshizer, vocal critic, to perform a special piece on the Saturday evening program at the Upper Iowa music festival. The event closed a two day festival on the Upper Town campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Girls’ Glee Club
Stanford Hulshizer
Upper Iowa
Upper Town
Waterloo visitors share Sunday supper at Monroe residence
Irene Monroe and Wm. H. Greer of Waterloo, Mrs. Ed Gerleman and Mrs. Gerald Gutcher and David and Duane were supper guests Sunday of Mrs. Louis Monroe and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Loftsgard and family and Henry and Emma Larson were visitors in the Roy Meyer home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Monroe
Wm. H. Greer
Waterloo
Ed Gerleman
Gerald Gutcher
David
Duane
Louis Monroe
Charles
Gilbert Loftsgard
Henry
Emma Larson
Roy Meyer
Party Honors Private Clarence Kittleson on Leave
Neighbors and friends gathered last Saturday evening at Lloyd Aanes home to honor Private Clarence Kittleson who will resume army duties after a month’s leave with his parents. Games and contests entertained, lunch served by the hostess, with numerous Kittleson and Thorson families and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Aanes
Clarence Kittleson
Carmen Swenson
Clarence Thorson
Alphie Thorson
Harry Gunderson
Almer Lea Nelson
Clifford Kittleson
Orlando Kittleson
Austen Helgerson
Irene
Harry Helgerson
Wayne Shipton
Wm. A. Nelson
Lyle and
Clarice Aanes
Louie Hovland
Richard Olson
Palm Sunday Services At Lutheran Churches
The Singing Church observes Palm Sunday March 29 with Divine worship at West Clermont at 9 30 a m and Highland at 2730 p m Norwegian communion at East church 11 a m Norse communion at Westchurch 2 30 p m West Clermont Luther League meets 7 30 p m Holy Week announcements list choir rehearsals at East and West churches through the week led by Rev. E E Ramsey pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont
East Church
Highland
West Church
Westchurch
E. E. Ramsey
Housewarming at Her gersons Ends with Cards and Late Lunch
A housewarming party for Mr and Mrs Arthur Hergerson was held last Saturday in their new home. Guests including Harry Hergerson Austen Hergerson Irene-Gerhard Hergerson Merrill Gunderson Carol Ann Edward Kozelka Martin Amundson Arlene Roger Almer Nelson Ames Olson family Clifford Kittleson Wayne Shipton Emma Gunderson Andrew Watrud attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hergerson
Messrs
Mesdames
Harry Hatgerson
Austen Helgerson
Irene
Gerhard Halverson
Merrill Gunderson
Carol Ann
Edward Kozelka
Martin Amundson
Arlene
Roger
Almer Leo Nelson
Ames Olson
Clifford Kittleson
Wayne Shipton
Emma Gunderson
Andrew Watrud
Moen Benson and Schein Families Visit Independence
Mr and Mrs Merle Moen Mr and Mrs Ole Benson of Elgin and Mr and Mrs Carl Schein of West Union drove to Independence Sunday to spend the day in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Griesing er and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Moen
Ole Benson
Elgin
Carl Schein
West Union
Independence Sunday
Fred Griesinger
Clermont Senior Play And Basketball Banquet At Clermont
The Clermont senior class plans a three act comedy Dont Darken My Door by Anne Coulter Martens with cast next week and set modernization. Thursday March 19 the basketball banquet hosted by the boys and followed by a theatre outing featured a splendid dinner and orange and black color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Coulter Martens
Clermont
Clermont school groups shine at Fayette music festival
The Clermont school music groups enjoyed two pleasant and profitable afternoons in Fayette last Friday and Saturday at the annual critic music festival, showcasing their talents and earning positive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont’ School
Fayette
Critic
Clifford Olson senior class profile and school notes
Clifford Olson born June 19 1925 on a farm in Clayton county. He attended Brorby school to 8th grade then Cler mont high school. He loves home economics and aims to be a farmer. His hobbies include attending shows and listening to radio. Favorite foods include ice cream and chocolate treats. Songs listed are Tonight We Love Chatanooga Choo Choo Blues in the Night and She Dont Wanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Olson
Clayton County
Brorby
Clermont High School
Clifford
Seventh and Eighth Grades Present Citizenship Posters
Donald Heath of Fremont Sullivan's entered the seventh grade on Monday. Both grades created citizenship posters on display. The eighth grade selected two one act plays, Buddy Answers an Ad and The Tantrum, to be presented mid April. The seventh and eighth grades perform at the county spelling contest on March 28 at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Heath
Fremont Sullivan's
Buddy
Tee
West Union
Who's Who in the Eighth Grade Dean Kittleson
Dean Kittleson, born January 26, 1929 near Elgin, has attended Clermont schools his whole life. He plays basketball and football, is in the band, and enjoys potatoes, lettuce, and ice cream. His favorite subject is arithmetic and he aims to be a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Kittleson
Elgin
Clermont
Dinner Guests Hostess Mr and Mrs Wm Belschner
Mr and Mrs Wm Belschner entertained at dinner Sunday with Maxine Hunsberger of Elgin, Lloyd Meyer and Mr and Mrs Clay Miller of Postville, joining the host couple for a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Belschner
Maxine Hunsberger
Elgin
Lloyd, Meyer
Clay Miller
Postville
Snowstorm disrupts travel and rail lines last winter
Twenty five years ago last Friday a blizzard halted traffic with trains stuck in snow drifts near West Union and back of them. The Milwaukee road faced similar disruption. At Monday’s board meeting P H Cummings was elected president for the year. Genevieve Gunderson recovered after appendicitis surgery. Lars Anfinson cut a deep gash on his right arm in a blacksmith shop accident. Daughters were born in the homes of Albert Gulsvig Axel Berg and Elmer Lars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Milwaukee Road
Board of Education
P. H. Cummings
H. F. Shipton
California
Genevieve Gunderson
Postville Hospital
Lars Anfinson
Ben Peterson
Albert Gulsvig
Axel Berg
Elmer Lars Gon
Foresters Elect Women’s Catholic Foresters Officers
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held a business meeting on Thursday afternoon March 19 at Johnson’s hall. Elected officers were Mrs. Dan Burke Chief Ranger Mrs. Kathryn Horan Vice Chief Ranger Margaret Clarke Recording Secretary Mary Carlin Financial Secretary Mrs. Kathryn Priest Treasurer Mrs. Effie Fay Mrs. Mary Cummings Mrs. Mary Corner trustees and Dr. I C Jerdee medical examiner. Installation is set for the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
Johnson's Hall
Dan Burke
Kathryn Horan
Margaret Clarke
Mary Carlin
Kathryn Priest
Effie Fay
Mary Cummings
Mary Corner
I. C. Jerdee
Bridge Club Luncheon Scores Card Butchers Mrs Crowe Hosts
Mrs E L Crowe entertained the Contract bridge club Tuesday at a one o clock luncheon. High scores were held by Mrs W R Blake and Mrs E L Crowe, with substitutes Mrs Walter Falk of Elgin, Mrs L L Carr of West Union, and Mrs Arnold Stumme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Crowe
Contract Bridge Club
W. R. Blake
Walter Falk
Elgin
L. L. Carr
West Union
Arnold Stumme
Bank Employee Resigns Passes Duties to Creditors Helper
Harald B. Greenley assistant cashier at Farmers' Savings Bank resigns after two years. James Brorby teller is elected to succeed him, and Verla Gunderson from Postville will assist with book work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald B. Greenley
Farmers’ Savings Bank
James Brorby
Verla Gunderson
Postville
Collections Wanted for Debts in Iowa by R C Valentine Co
Debts and judgments sought nationwide by R C Valentine Co based in the Light Co Building Marshalltown Iowa. They request legitimate claims only with strong references. Offer appears to collect various items of indebtedness with one charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Valentine Co
Light Co. Bldg
Marshalltown
Iowa
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Dugstad
Julian Moe
Helen
Harry Amundson
Jean
Brainard Church Society
Glee Club
Lutheran Church
Clermont School News
Kurth
Mrs. Ressler
Miss Mars
Miss Longwell
Mr. Overgaard
Miss Boley
Madonna ‘Trudo
Norma Cooley
Switzerland
Mediterranean
Darlene Lenth
Betty Burgett
Helen Gerner
Donald Stephens
Dorothy Yauslin
Soviet Union
Enterprise
Foresters Elect
Bridge Club
FOPS
United States Defense
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