Edwin Stray obituary from Clermont area memorial note
Edwin Stray youngest son of Edward and Sophia Stray was born November 6 1899 and died May 7 in a motor vehicle accident at age 6 months. He was baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran Church and married Daisy Sempson October 31 1923 producing a daughter Bernice who died at 27. Surviving are his wife Geneva, two sisters, eleven nieces and nephews. Services May 11 at 2 pm at West Clermont Church with interment at Gods Acre Clermont. Pallbearers listed. Card of thanks from Geneva Stray and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Stray
Edward
Sophia Stray
East Clermont
West Union
Geneva Schoonover
Geneva
Calif
Gunsida Ruroden
Amanda Ruroden
Elgin
Bernice
Melvin
West Clermont
God's
Acre
Clermont
Leslie Ruroden
Gordon Ruroden
Emory Ruroden
Dale Ruroden
Lester Tope
Lawrence West
Clermont Social News Highlights Local Visits and Farewells
Clermont residents and guests fill weekend with family visits from Rock Island and Eldorado. Many attend a Women’s Missionary Federation gathering in Lansing while others travel to Postville for a wedding. Local events include sales at Moore’s, a funeral notice for Mrs. Oscar Lind, and thanks to the Clermont fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moen
Gree
Linds, Emily
Jeanne
Rock Island
Mil
Martin Anderson
Mesdames
Alvin ‘Amundson
Joe Wander
Russell Larson
Wiliam Nelson, Jr
Leo Griebenow
Missonary Federation
Lansing
Ay Steven Shipton
Eldorado
Lenore Ship
Dinners Honor Confirmands At Many Local Homes
Numerous families hosted meals and gatherings in honor of confirmations. Guests included Amundsons Frieden Kittlesons Helgersons and many relatives from Decorah, Waterloo, Postville, Elgin, Cedar Rapids, and Charles City. A high school music festival in Waterloo drew Jacquelyn Bakewell and Mary Matt with over 2,000 students participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Emily Amundson
George Frieden
Clara Helgerson
Andine Vasby
Jesse Olson
West Union
Reuben Hackmann
Oliver Rowland
Merle Buckdashe
Norman Reinertson
Waterloo
Allen
Robert Johnson
Ezra Rowland
Rowland
Elliott Olson
Kevin
Richard Frieden
Jacquelyn Bakewell
John Bakewells
Mary Matt
Arthur Matts
Diane
Orlando Kittelson
Bill
Bob Sylvester
Charles City
Clifford Kittleson
Carolyn
Decorah
Clifford J. Olson
Arthur Helgerson
Ebner Cook
Shelly Brown
Dorothy Helgerson
Cedar Rapids
John Durscher
Schul Schultz Nelson Postville Nuptials Led by Rev Witt
A candle light wedding at St Paul Lutheran Church Postville joined Judith Schultz and Kenneth James Nelson in marriage Sunday May 15. Officiating was Rev Charles E Witt with nuptial music by Arthur Amandson and Mrs Stanton Linquist. The bride wore a scalloped neckline gown with lace and pearls, veil from a tiara, and carried a white Bible with red roses. maid of honor Sharon Schultz and bridesmaids Mrs Dean Landt and Mrs Gordon Pollock wore blue lace. Best man Enoch Nelson and groomsmen Henry Nelson and Milton [text cuts off].
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Postville
Judith Schultz
Lioyd Schultz
Kenneth James Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Clermont
Charles E. Witt
Arthur Amandson
Stanton Linquist
Sharon Schultz
Dean Landt
Gordon’ Pollock
Enoch Nelson
Marion
Henry Nelson
Oelwein
Milton
Busy Cedar Rapids Wedding Told With Floral Details
Steven Wilbur of West Union and the Cedar Rapids couple celebrate a wedding with Wel der Schultz and Bebe Johanson assisting guests. Richard Schultz and Charles Nelson lit candles as the bridal party wore blue and white, with the couple departing for their honeymoon after a reception. The pair plan to reside in Cedar Rapids and both work at Collins Radio Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Helgerson
Vern Hopfer
Frank Millerin
Arthur Nelson
Enoch Nelson
Henry Nelson
Johanson
Helen Wolfs
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio Co
Legion Meeting Sets Memorial Day Plan at Valley High
Sheehan Olson Post met with 20 members on Monday May 9 with Com Palmer presiding. Minutes were approved. Plans for Memorial Day include visits to cemeteries and a 10 30 am service at Valley High after each post visits local cemeteries. Mari Kuwahari a Japanese student at Upper Iowa visited Franz Appelman home. Local residents called on Franz Appelman and others. Dave Appelman and Bert Henderson hosted dinner. Robert Jacob ill with pneumonia slowly improving. newspaper circulation hits a new all time high of 58 million despite busy schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunda Olson
Oekwein
Gjerdes Vigesland
Decorah
Ida Belschner
Arlington
Emma Olson
Elliott Olson
Kevin
Levi Frieden
J. A. Erickson
Debbie DeSart
Robert Oid
Cieaig
Sian
Erickson
Elmer Olson
Roger
Mary Olson
Evelyn Olson
Madison
Wis
Histold Olson
Klingman
Minn
Ray Bengtson
Moore
John Bakke
Matthew
Craig
Brenda Waters
Des Moines
Walter Follett
Edward Waters
West Coast
Elie Dt
Klingman’s
Meath
Bonn
Pastor Kronlokken
Arthur Amundson
Agnes Bilden
Lind
Kenton Krueger
Kurtis
Karen
Jacob Friederich Jr
William Nelson, Jr
Harry Yauslin
Blanche Nesvik
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Lena Wenger
Lester
H. G. Martin
Postville
Ossian
Burlingen
Charles Schelin
Clermont
Hubert Cummings
Emmet Carin
Oscar Lind
Marion Lind
Hienchesten
Sheehan- Olson
Com. Palmer
Elgin Post
Valley High
Mari Kuwahari
Japan
Upper Iowa University
Franz Appelman
Robert Lindsay
C. A. Palmer
Waukon
Dave Appelman
Bert Henderson
R. Rk. Roggensack
Robert Jacob
Leon Jacob
People's Time
U. S
Memorial Day plans and cemetery marker drive at Legion
Rev Eldon Schroeder of Elgin to speak at Memorial Day observances. Douglas Guyer donated 30 grave markers for non members of the American Legion across three cemeteries. Post thanks to Douglas and Burkard Reige for Boys State arrangements. Des Moines trip with counselor Donald Gardner planned. Adjutant to secure buyers. Elmer Trude to Iowa City Hospital for check up. Lyle Gunderson won door prize of $22 50. next prize $5 in June. Lunch by Howard Johnson. movies shown by James Anderson. Meeting closed in sequence form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marily
Eldon Schroeder
Elgin
Doughs Guyer
American Legion
Douglas
Burkard Reige
Des Moines
Donald Gardner
Legion Hall
Elmer Trude
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Lyle Gunderson
Howard Johnson
James Anderson
W. C. Follett
Daily newspaper sales rise with Canada added to top market
Newspapers purchased daily total over 61 million when Canada is included, reflecting strong cross border demand. The figure highlights expanding reach of daily print despite digital growth and indicates Canada contributes a sizable share to overall daily newspaper consumption.
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Canada
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Kron- Jokken
Geneva Stray
Aman
Ruroden
Gunelda Ruroden
Gale
Moore’s
Moore's
Chuckie Nelson
Delvery
Isabel Nelson
Elmer Nelson
Kenneth Nelson
Judy Schultz
Otto Fisher
Burnell Anderson
Dennis
David
Chrysto
Truman Paulson
Roberta
Sonja
Clark Tillinghast
KR. W. Raftshol
Christine
Rudy
Traverse City
Mich
Anna Gibson
Fanny Morrison
Hummlet
Carolina
Wayne’ Amundson
Chrystal
Roy, Tatro
Luella Otteson
Owatonna
Harold Skershaug
Paul Skarshaug
Mary
Ewald Skarshaug
Elizabeth Skarshaug
Ames
Ruth Gorsuck
Green Mountain
Milo Halvorson
Spring Valley
John Falb & Sons
Buick & Chevrolet Sales & Service O.K
Richard Osterhus
Marianna Propane CO
Distributors of
C. Box
Postville, Iowa
Harry Amundson
Paul
Julian Moe
Evelyn Bilden
Joe Baker
Justin Baker
Steven
Henry Am
Sylvan Hoag
Sharon
Lawrence Guyer
Aubrey Guyer
Bronen Sunnay
Oia
West Lutheran Church
Lyle Guyer
Bie Doon
Moe Clara
Christianson
Douglas Guyer
Rodney Guyer
Robert Sperry
Robert, Jr
Carl Andrews
Pajo
Paul Benjegerdis
Orville Berg
Marvin
Olaf Berg
Schneider and Probert
Mrs. Heins
West, Union
Pineas Hale
Vin Olson
Clso Set Hill Wiesen
Donald Larsen
Donaline
Aldora Anderson
L’myra
Thompson
Davi
Orlando Loftegard
Ole Loftegard
Rodney Dale Anderson
Elver Anderson
Arvid Anderson
St Olaf
Kenneth Anderson
Rosina Anderson
John Kronlokken
Austin
Norman Amundson
Mark
Julia Helgerson
Idaneuschner
Martin Amundson
Harry Helgerton
Woes Amundson
Joseph Amund
Mariene Anderson
Margie Swenson
Roy Swenson
Verson
Richard Hoth
Brenda
Craig Waters
Carman Swenson
Leo
Gun Mee
Ant Kipern Woods
LaVerne Swenson
Richard
Millard Nelson, Jr
Albert Tinderbolt
Ily
Her
Clifford Osmundson
Connie
Wayne Timmerman
Robert
Ronnie
Carol Swinson
Soft Cars Service
Servisoft
Legion Meeting
Whd
Axalon West Union, Iowa
Paul Muni
David Wayne
Betsy Palmer
L. Adler
Brooklyn
Tommy Noonan
Pete Marshall
Frank Sinatra
Gina Loltobright
Burma
Cornel Wilde
Victoria Brian
Edge
of Eternity
Rim of the Grand Canyon
Theo
Interstate Power Company
Ectrica
Total Electric Living
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