Mothers Circle meeting notes and program plans
The Mothers Circle met with fourteen members and twelve children present. Guests included Mrs LaVerne Reisner Mrs Ames Olson Mrs William Bacon Mivin Halvorson Mrs George Hamion and Mrs Grey Reiergen Glenda Julie and Jeffrey. Mrs Charles Thorboff led devotion and showed a film purchased for the LCR. Mrs John Kronlokken spoke on Studies in Religious Paintings for the home and suggested buying books for the church library before vacation church school begins. No definite summer plans were made. announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers ' Circle
Hernard
John ‘Méyer
Milford
Olson
LaVerne Reisner
Ames
William Bacom
Mivin Halvorson
George Hamion
Grey Reiergen
Glenda
Julie
Jeffrey
Charles Thorboff
Circle
LCR
John Kronlokken
Goldsmittee
Paul'Chilister Goes to Clinton on May 4 License Earned
Airport news notes Paul'Chilister traveled to Clinton on May 4 where he reportedly earned his private pilot's license. The item highlights a milestone for the local aviation enthusiast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul'Chilister
Clinton
Deid
Steele elected vice president at Interstate Power Co meeting
Robert Steele of Dubuque elected vice president after Interstate Power Co shareholders meeting in Chicago on May 2. Directors then held their annual meeting and chose Steele, son-in-law of Mrs. Bess Blake, as vice president. Ida Belschner of Arlington visited with her daughter and family from Thursday to Sunday. Carol Bishop and others were noted visitors Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Co
Chicago
Robert Steele
Dubuque
View
Steele
Bess Blake
Mira
Ida Belschner
Arlington
Norman Amundson
Mark
Patty
Julie
Mrademe
Guyer
Woodland Study Club Meets in May Meeting
The Woodland Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon May 8 at Mrs. Arthur Nelson’s home. Members answered roll with favorite bird names, heard readings such as Girls are Funny Creatures and A Mother’s Wish, and prizes were won by Lawrence Walvatne James Lemmon Otto Vasby and Roy Swenson. Mrs. Richard Griebenow attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland ,Study Club
Arthur Nelson
Harry Gunderaon
Will Burrow
Lawrence Walvatne
James Lemmon
Otto Vasby
Roy Swenson
Richard Griebenow
Birthday Club Party At Mrs Olson Home
The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly gathering Friday afternoon at Mrs. Elmer Olson's home. Celebrants for the month included Mrs. Flossie Gass Mrs. Donald Larson Mrs. Lawrence White and Mrs. Donald Cowell along with guests Mrs. Millerd Nelson Sr Mrs. James Olson and Mrs. Richard Hofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Elmer Olson
Flossie Gass
Donald Larson
Lawrence White
Donald Cowell
Millerd Nelson Sr
James Olson
Richard Hofer
Pot Drawing Thanks From Mrs Larson and Family
Mrs Agnes Larson received ninety dollars at the drawing Saturday evening. Card of thanks from Mrs Rosina Anderson expresses gratitude for cards gifts and visits while in Postville Hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Larson
Postville Hospital
Rosina Anderson
Stephen Knudsen to Be Ordained in Minnesota
Stephen Knudsen eldest son of Rev. Stanley Knudsen will be ordained into the American Lutheran Church on May 28 in Willmar Minnesota. He graduated Clermont High School in 1953 and earned a BA from Luther College in Decorah in 1957. He completed four years at Luther Theological Seminary St Paul and earned a Bachelor of Divinity. He is married to Estelle Bor Steel of Tioga North Dakota. they have a son Stanford born December 21, 180. He has accepted a call to Steele North Dakota and will be installed July 16 1961 after a vacation with his parents in Clifton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Knudsen
Stanley Knudsen
Estelle Bor- Steel
Tioga
N Dak
Stanford
Steele
N. Dak
Clifton
Texas
Junior High Activities Highlight May Schedule and Ball Games
Junior high plans a May 18 trip to Waterloo for grade eight and seventh grade geography review. Eighth grade graduation is set for May 25 at Valley High. May 14 baseball beat freshmen and sophomores 16 to 12 with Ricky Chapman hitting two home runs. Upcoming May 22 game vs Ss. Winneshiek at Elgin. Softball results include Nancy Miller and Elaine Amundson teams with scores from 8 to 8, 18 to 7, 15 to 0, and 25 to 10. Forty six boys sign up for football next fall. In science class a bowl holds an invisible fish as part of a TV camera prank. continuous coverage of activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bath Packing Ca
John Dedre
KXEL
Valley High
Ricky Chapman
Ss. _Winneshiek
Elgin
Nancy Miller
Alice Hackmann
Mr. Mack
Local families gather for weekend visit and meal
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hansen hosted a family weekend gathering with Mrs Alice Hemsen of Durant among attendees. The group included Mrs Enoch Mark Mrs Harry Helgerson Mr Nels Gilbert and Mrs Henry Amundson. Mrs Appelman served lunch during the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hansen
Hagisen
Alice Hemsen
Durant
Clement
She Cian Appel Iy
Enoch Mark
Harry Helgerson
Nels Gilbert
Henry Amundson
Appelman
American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Gordon Hoopman Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met May 9 at Mrs Gordon Hoopman's home with hostess assistance from Mrs John Bakewell. Reports included a hospital card and gift to a member in Iowa City and news of Mrs Monk's death. Committees organized cookie duty and Red Cross swimming lessons starting June 5 for three weeks with $2.26 transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Gordon Heopman
John Bakewell
Iowa City
Monk
Fred Cline
Robert Burrow
Delores Bennett
Lorraine Crowe
Walter Follett
Marshalltown Veteran's Hospital
Red Cross
Normal Olson
Mary Olson
Franz Appelman
Gordon Hoopman
Elkader
Louis Olson
Clarica Paulson
CLERMONT Methodist Church Calendar and Social Visits
The Clermont church announces worship at 8 45 a m on Sunday and a baccalaureate service at Valley High at 8 00 p m Mrs Bess Blake hosted the West Union Foursome for a 12 30 luncheon and bridge May 9. Social visits include the Gordon household Lisbon Don Gordon home guests Ostensibly other gatherings feature the Yauslin family Cedar Rapids Luchsing er family Winthrop and nearby residents with several afternoon calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Griebenow
Leon
Vernon Anderson
Mia
Don Malek
Timmy
West Union
Robert Mott
Moore's
Glen Yauslin
Cedar Rapids
Byron Yauslin
Wayne Gilson
Dick Griebenow
Bob Burrow
Alvin Amundson
Jane Anderson
Lyle Gunderson
Gary Gilson
Becky
Donald Gilson
John Gass
Kathy
David
Flossie Gass
Kenton Krueger
Bonnie Taylor
Bonnie Miller
Kenneth Ellis
Dale
Rey Ellis
Peck
Todd
Anderson
Alan Seabrooke
Will
Timothy
Kenneth Mark
Kenall
Elgin
Roy Swenson
Norris Reierson
Renae
Ted Loftsgard
William Burrow
Gene Ellis
Denny
Heierson
Louise Miler
Len Simek
Oliver Hansen and
Clermont
Alice Hensen
Durent
Donald T. Coopers
Valley High
Bess Blake
Guy Probert
Lynn Frobert
George Barshell
Rome
Waukon
Lester Luchsinger
Linda
Scotty
Lolita
Dickie
Don Gordon
Lisbon
Donald Yauslin
Dawn
Gordon Home
Clarence Miller
Alton
Charlene
Winthrop
Merle Anderson
Eric
P A G Man Thats Do TRA Bushels Ad
Classified item from Elgin Iowa offering TRA bushels with contact C Miller. Includes phone reference and delivery note stating 38 40 cent per bushel. Sought buyers to call or see Miller for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A.G
C Miller
Elgin
Iowa
Obituary of George Schave from Castalia area
Funeral services were held May 1 at Zion Lutheran Crstalia for George Schave who died April 27 at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital after a short illness. Born February 27 1887 near Garnaville he was 74. Survived by four children two sons in Decorah two daughters in Decorah and Postville, three brothers Castalia Clermont and Clermont areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Crstalia
George Schave
LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital
Walter Pfeffer
Castella
Garnaville
Henry
Minnie Schave
Theresa Peterson
Monona
Schave
Clermont
Frankville
Glenwood
Castelia
Castalia
Jathaw
Harold McIntosh
Decorah
Elsie
Elmer Brainard
Postville
Bernice
Harold MclIntosh
Lavanda
Howard Hanson
Vivian
Arthur Dietrick
Last Nation
William
Charles
Albert
Sheehan Olson Post Meets at American Legion
The Sheehan Olson Post 375 American Legion held a regular meeting Monday May 8 with fourteen members present. Com Halvorson presided. Minutes were read and approved. The Post decided to send Bobby Mott to Boys State in early June. The new Scoutmaster of 1962 is Truman Paulson. Memorial Day activities were discussed and all members were urged to participate. Mike Finnigen drew the door prize of 22.50. The meeting closed in the usual manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan Olson
American Legion
Com. Halvorson
Bobby Mott
Boys State
Truman Paulson
Post
Mike Finnigen
Clermont Lutheran Parish May Religious Schedule
The Clermont Lutheran Parish lists weekly activities at West and East Churches. Pastor John YD Kronlokken presides. services and confirmations span Wednesday to Sunday including choir, catechization, Jubilee celebration, and a Tuesday building committee meeting with architect and builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John YD. Kronlokken
West
East
L.S.R
Alvin Ericksons
Norman Amundsons
Clifford Qoisons
Helmer Syngaases
West Clermont
West Church
East Church
West Building Committee
Death of Clermont's Oldest Citizen
Clermont's oldest resident Mrs Ellen Maione died at her home on May 1 age 98 years 1 month born Clermont March 29 1863 life spent in the area family farmed north of Clermont later moved to town burial May 3 at Catholic cemetery casket bearers Emmet Carle Henry Schweinefius Bob Nesbit Richard Griebenow Paul Paiegel Fred Cline survived by four sons seven grandchildren and four more generations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mee
Emmet Carle
Henry Schweinefius
Bob Nesbit
Richard Griebenow
Ay Paiegel
Fred Cline
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Mother's Circle
Airport News
R. W. Steele
Woodland Study Club
Donald R. Murphy
Farmers Savings Bank
Quack Ward
AND
Donatons
Junior High News
Clermont Methodist Church
Riverside
Sheehan Olson Post
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Ellen Maione
Felco
Salsbggy
Mgr
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