Lutheran Mission Met March 11
The Elgin Lutheran Women’s Mission Society met March 11 in the fellowship hall with hostesses Molris Herman Larson John Erickson Pearl Johnson and Richard Erickson Floyd Thompsen. Pastor Stutrud led scripture and prayers as cards were sent to the General Women’s Mission Society president Oscar Branstad. A department secretaries meeting was set for March 17. Judith Nims was honored with three pre nuptial showers and a silent auction followed. Miss Nims and Ronald Loftsgard wed at Marion Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran ‘Women’s Mission Society
Fellowship Hall
Molris
Herman Larson
John Erickson
Pearl Johnson
Richard Erickson
Floyd ‘Thompeson
Stutrud
General Women's Mission ‘Society
Oscar Branstad
Breail
WML
Fred Butikofer
Cora Martinson
Hong Kong
China
Nims Loftsgard Wedding Unites Clermont and Elgin Couples
The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon March 23 at Marion Lutheran Church with Rev. Boyce officiating. Judith Nims and Ronald Loftsgard wed in a double ring ceremony attended by family and friends. The church was decorated with blue and white carnations and lilies. After the vows a reception for 200 followed at the church parlor. The couple plans to live on the farm near Elgin with Loftsgard’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutheran Church
Boyce
Judith Nims
Glenn Nims
Clermont
Ronald Lottagard
Gilbert Loftsgard
Elgin
Iphyllis Nims
One Larson
Miss Nims
Miss Larson
Shiela Durr
Marline Loftsgard
Geary Nims
Burnell Brockhus
Karl Lembke
Eelle
Helen Burger
Becky Larson
Carol Hyde
Colleen Howard
Donna
Barbara Thies
Marilyn Anderson
Pat Morse
Gospel Message Church Anniversary Services Notice
Gospel Message Church three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites all to morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Special anniversary services are set for Tuesday evening March 26 at 8 o clock led by Pastor Lester Lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
Saint Peter's Church Mass and Confession Schedule
Rev. Clair Drummy, pastor, announces Sunday Mass at 10:00 with confessions beforehand. Weekday Masses are 11:20 on Thursday and Friday, and 8:00 in the chapel when school is not in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Drummy
Clermont Lutheran Parish Calendar and Services
Parish announces midweek Lenten services and choir rehearsals at West and East churches from March 26 to Holy Week. Palm Sunday events include morning services, Sunday school, and Luther League. Holy Week features Lenten services with Holy Communion at East and West churches, Priscilla meeting, and a memorial service on Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kronlokken
West Church
West Luther League
West Clermont Church Council
Priscilla
Westesses Ares
Il.t. ‘N
Lenten and Palm Sunday Services at St Pauls Elgin
Sunday events include a Lenten evening service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Donald T Caspers at St Pauls Elgin followed by Palm Sunday worship at 845 a m and Union Sunday school at 1000 a m all notices from the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald T. Caspers
St. Paul’s
Elgin
Palm
Union
Hospital News From Waterloo To Independence
Fremont Sullivan had surgery Wednesday morning at St Francis Hospital in Waterloo and is recovering at home in Independence. Mrs Verni Engle returned from St Marys Hospital in Rochester after ten days as a patient. Mrs Viola Harris of Hampton visited the Verni Brandt home and stayed with Bertha Brandt at Postville. Brandt then drove Harris to Oelwein on Friday. more social visits were noted including Appelmans and several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Fremont Sullivan
St. Francis ‘Hospital
Independence
Verni Engle
St. Marys Hospital
Rochester
West Clermont Mission Society Meeting March 19 Recap
West Clermont Mission Society met after noon March 19 with hostesses including Mesdames Martin Stumme Schupbach Erhardt Halverson Olson Gunderson and Johnson. Members heard hymns devotions a lesson on obedience and heard a talk by Cora Martinson from Hong Kong. A collection for her work was planned and delegates for a Minneapolis convention were nominated. Birthday offerings and visits were noted among members and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Herbert Martin
Arnold Stumme
Gordon Schupbach
Raymond Erhardt
Roy Halverson
Normal Olson
Marting Gunderson
Emily Johnson
The
Carl Kloster
Cora Martinson
Hong Kong
John Shipton
Joe Wander
Helen
Osmundson
J. A. Erickson
Richard McDonald
Des Moines
E. Hancock Drive
Augusta
Georgia
Pvt
McDonald
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Mes
First National Bank and Trust Company of
Helen Reierson
Ray Reierson
Arnold Tieskotter
Jim
Jean
Harmony
Minn
Bill
Wedo
Elsie Robingers
Art Schott
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Susan
Anna Hitch
Sumner
Union Street
Postmasters Hold Annual Meeting in Monticello Building
About 150 postmasters and wives attended the Monticello municipal building gathering last week for the postmasters annual meeting. H I Holthaas and Mr VanDerlinden spoke and screened films on mail services. Lee Finders of Oelwein presided as master of ceremonies with attendees from multiple counties in the fourth district. Mr and Mrs Earle Boyer of Monticello were honored as the retiring postmaster after 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Martin
Monticello
Holthaas
VanDerlinden
Lee Finders
Oelwein
Fayette
Buchannan
Delaware
Dubuque
Clayton
Winneshiek
Black Hawk
Linn
Cedar
Clinton Counties
Earle Boyer
Daughters Born to Amundson and Yauslin Families
Newborn girls launched into Clermont and Postville communities with families sharing joyous details. Rochell Lynn Amundson arrived March 20 weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Amundson of Clermont joining two brothers Kevin and Kurtis. John Yauslin welcomed a daughter March 15 at Postville Hospital weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, named Jamey Lynn, with sister Janana and brother Jeffrey. Local social updates note visits, bridge club gatherings, and thanks from Ray mond Erhardt for hospital care and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochell Lynn
Kenneth Amundson
Clermont
Kevin
Kurtis
John Yauslin
Postville ‘Hospital
Jamey Lynn
Janana
Jeffrey
Community Club Calendar and Local Social Roundup
A March through April sequence lists meetings for Town and Country Club Grand Meadow Study Club Business And Professional Women Club Clermont Study Club and other groups. Social notes report Lena Wenger’s return from California and visits by the Jack Bush family and Cedar Rapids guests including the Burrow and Griebenow families with birthday celebrations and picnics. Today's best buy. A Want AY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow
Business and Professional Womens Club
Clermont
Boy
West
Explorer Scouts Edge West Union In 43-38 Battle
Clermont Explorers won the basketball final against West Union 43 to 38 after an opening round where West Union defeated Wadena and Clermont defeated Fayette 36 to 35. Nims top scored with 14 and 20 across games, Mitts added 11 and 11, while supervision came from Robert Mott and Guy Muchow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop
Clermont
Elgin
West Union
Clermont Explorers
Nims
Mitts
Robert Mott
Guy Muchow
Wadena
Fayette
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Moves
Second Lieutenant C W Swenson spent leave with his parents en route to Laredo Texas. Mr and Mrs Ray Reierson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Brorby. Mr and Mrs Ed Barnes of Clinton move back into their Clermont home this week. Irene Ostlie visited in Waterloo with the Timmice Ostlie and Melimuth Brandt homes. Olaf Berg Astrid Kimball and Julia Halverson spent Sunday afternoon at the Gus Gilbertson home in Elgin. Glen Nygaard visited the Clifford Osmundson home in Postville. Norman and J A Erickson of Cedar Rapids were dinner guests of the DeSart family for Mrs Erickson's birthday. Verni Brandt stayed Saturday night with Bertha Brandt in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Harris
Hampton
Verni Brandt
Walker
Ed Barnes
Waukon Inder
Richard Griebenow
Taiian Appelman
Emma Anderson
Milo
Jake Ames
Lena Wenger
San Mateo
Calif
Sheldon Weber
Bud Dawson
Craig
Steven
R.A. Phillips
Kirk
John of
Corwith
Jack Bush
Glenn Nimes
Ronald Loftsgard
Art Vine
Elmer Wood
Hazel ‘Kipp
Beverly Leach
Decorah
Oberlin
J. A. Erickson
Albert Lubke
Postville
H. A. Lubke
Starkey
iMrs
Ruth Starkey
Myrtle Learn
West Union
C. W
Billy) Swenson
Melimuth Brandt
Olaf Berg
Astrid Kimball
Julia Halverson
Gus Gilbertson
Elgin
Glen Nygaard
Clifford Osmundson Hame
iMr
Norman E. Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Dean DeSart
Mrs. Erickson
Bertha Brandt
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Lutheran Mission
Richard Osterhus
Bernard C Loftsgard
Carol Loftsgard
Gander
Pauline Nygaard
Glenn Nygaard
Jimmie
George Belschner
Minneapolis
Walter Follett
Vernon
Anderson
Barbara
Marlene
Loftsgard
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance
Clermont, Iowa
Gospel Message Church
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
J. i. Erickson
Postmasters’ Meeting
John Bakewell
Veronica Bakewell
Waukon
Burkard Riegel
Ladies Bridge Club
Charles Heiser
Elmer Easler
Margaret Schinz
Mayme Semler
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Ole Amundson
Thanes
Hubert Cummings
Allen Memorial Hospital
PO Hea TU
Explorer
Bake Sale
West Clermont
Lutheran Church
van Fertilizer Dealer
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