Rosary Society and Altar Guild Meet at School
Rosary Society and Altar Guild met Thursday evening May 14 in the school building with hostesses Mrs. N Hogan and Mrs. Walter Kons. President Mrs. Joseph Leehy led the meeting at 6 30 with Father Currier officiating. A week retreat May 13 at Martyrs Retreat House Cedar Falls was reported and donations of plastic bags from Sacred Heart Circle were given to Medical Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ovalses
Giles Martin
N. Hogan
Walter Kons
Joseph Leehy
Thomas F. Currier
Prady
Martyrs
Cedar Falls
Lawrence
Horan
Sacred Heart Circle
Father Currier
House of God
Hoppy
Ame
Frank ‘Woodson
Mrarwrence White
First Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church
The article notes Holy Communion observances at St. Peter's Church with preparations and celebratory events surrounding the occasion. It mentions parish involvement and a may include a procession or feast day activities for parishioners during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Veterans Plan Memorial Day Observance for All
All veterans are invited to participate in the Memorial Day services at 8 am in uniform at the Legion Hall. Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman and Karen attended an art show tea in Fayette on Sunday afternoon at the Colgrove Walker building. Their son Dale helped chair the exhibit, which will display all week. Jones in Waukon. Ronald Gunderson family of Davenport visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Mary Gunderson.
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Legion
Legion Hall
Gordon Hoopman
Karen
Fayette
Colgrove - Walker Bldg
Dale
Jones
Waukon
Ronald Gunderson
Davenport
Mes
Gunderson
Busy Beavers 4 H Club Meets for Skating Party Plans
The Busy Beavers 4-H Club met on Monday May 1 at Becky Thompson’s home with Cheryl Anderson assisting. Kaye Loftsgard led the pledge as Brenda Bilden led the group in the American flag ceremony. Members answered roll call and discussed a skating party and inviting other clubs, then divided into demonstrations and talks including Good Nutrition by Connie Olson and several home economics demos by Bonita Kjosa Diane James Elizabeth Bilden Sonja Kjosa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Beavers 4-H
Becky Thompson
Cheryl Anderson
OSS
Tnd
Kaye Loftsgard
Brenda Bilden
Hunt
Connie Olson
Bonita Kjosa
Betty Sanderson
Diane James
Ana Cline
Wen
Olson
Elizabeth Bild
Sonja Kjosa
Elizabeth Bilden —Karern Olson
Legion Meeting at Legion Hall May 11
The Sheehan Olson Legion Post 375 met May 11 at Legion Hall with Commander Clarence Amundson presiding. A motion by Henry Jojett, seconded by Bob Skelton, passed regarding the Civil Defense program. Veterans urged to join Memorial Day services, be in uniform if possible, meeting at 8 am at Legion Hall. Commander Amundson reported on the 4th District conference held at New c named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan-Olson Legion Post No. 375
Legion Hall
Clarence Amundson
Henry Jojett
Bob Skelton
Legion
Amundson
New c
Air travel links small town leaders in multiple trips
Clarence Kittleson flew John Sprott and Russell Baker of Decorah to Colorado Springs on a business trip. Kittleson stayed two days with Merlin Nickels who is in the service. Kittleson flew other associates including John Kittleson from Postville Marvin Ziptergren from Monona James Stence from Elkader to Lake Geneva Wisconsin for a business trip. The Gunderson family hosted dinner with Elmer Schrader of Monona. Merle Clarke and daughters attended Arlington school commencement. Richard Wegner joined the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kittleson
John Sprott
Russell Baker
Decorah
Colorado Spring
Cole
Mr. Kittleson
Merlin Nickels
John Kittleson
Postville
Marvin Ziptergren
Monona
James Stence
Elkader
Lake Geneva
Wisc
Harry Gunderson
Ronald’ Gundeson
Elmer Schradere
Ronald
Davenport
Merle Clarke
Arlington School
Richard Wegner
Woodland Study Club Meeting Held
The Woodland Study Club met Tuesday afternoon May 12 at Arthur Nelson’s home. Thirteen members answered roll call with a craft. Mrs Duane Kamp read two articles They Ran Off and The Value of a Smile. Mrs George W Larson read A Pattern for All Mothers and A Community Can and Did Help Itself. The Thought for the day centered on The Birthday Song for Mrs Burrow. Contests conducted by Mrs Roy Swenson and Mrs Howard Hill were won by several members. Elizabeth Priest was a guest.
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Woodland Study Club
Arthur Nelson
Pate
America
Duane Kamp
George W. Larson
Millard Nesbit
Mra Wm. Burrow
Roy Swenson
Howard Hill
William Burrow
Lawrence Walvatne
Raymond Erhardt
Vernon Anderson
Elizabeth Priest
YWC Meeting Recap and June Park Event Plans
The YWC held its April 10 meeting at Mrs. Robert Schneider’s home with co host Mrs. Robert Bork. Members including Mrs. Gene Ellis and Miss Shelvy Nims welcomed Mary Helen Bate as a new member and planned a May 8 family birthday picnic. The group discussed activities and shared refreshments before deciding to meet again June 12 in Clermont City Park with Mrs. Hackmann hosting and Miss Shelvy Nims as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWC
Robert Schneider
Robert Bork
Gene Ellis
Roland Hackmann
Shelvy Nims
Russell West
Ernest Helgerson
Mary Helen Bate
Ernest Bergerer
Hackmann
Ate Jacobson
Clermont
Tre Ore Club Met at Tague Home
The Tre Ore Study Club met Monday evening May 11 at Mrs. Orsen-Tague's home with Mrs. Ray Loftsgard as hostess. Fourteen members answered roll call with favorite recreation areas. Mrs. Roger Amundson, president, thanked members for their cooperation during the year. New president Mrs. John Gass sought suggestions for the next year. Members disclosed their secret pals for the year. The meeting closed with the Club Collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore
Orsen-Tague
Ray Loftsgard
Roger Amundson
John Gass
East Clermont Junior Lutherans Meeting Notes May 14
The East Clermont Jr. Lutherans held their May 14 meeting with an 8:30 wiener roast. The program opened with the theme song Jesus Calls Me and a film strip Lets Get Acquainted With New Guinea. Jeanne Olson was appointed to send thank you notes to the mothers circle for the picnic.
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East Clermont Jr
Karen Olson
Inga Hanson
Mothers
Pastor Peterson
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recaps May 12 Session
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 75 met May 12 in the Legion Bay with 12 members. Reports included Poppy Day craft, Nut cups for Annie Whittemeyer Home, a Mothers Day tea, and a junior program. A Civil Defense class began May 13, and plans for Memorial Day services were discussed. A Donut and Coffee Sale was scheduled for May 23 to support Poppy Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sheehan-Olson
Legion Bay
Louis S. Olson
Tae
Poppy
Synn Martin
Ray
Legion Hall
Annie Whittenmeyer
Woodward
Lyle Olson
New Hampton
Pete
Glark G
Tillinghost
Lloyd Meier
Gordon Hoopman
Orvin Olson
Lubke
Marshalltown
Louis 8S. Olson
Grand Meadow Study Club Hosts Guest Night
The Grand Meadow Study Club held a guest night on Wednesday May 13 at Mrs Almer Amundsons home. The meeting opened with a song and scripture reading, roll call referenced a foreign country, and a club picnic was announced for June 21 at Lulls Park in Postville. Guest speaker Mrs Bess Greenley from Oelwein spoke and shared slides from her European tour, followed by lunch for members and guests.
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Grand Meadow
Almer Amundson
Lull’s Park
Postville
Bess Greenley
Oelwein
Poppy Day Remembrance and Memorial Day Tribute
May marks the Poppy Day observance by the American Legion Auxiliary to honor war dead and aid disabled veterans, widows, and orphans. The red crepe paper poppy, made by disabled veterans, symbolizes remembrance and support for veterans in hospitals as Memorial Day nears.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gold Bond Stamp Winners This Week
Lucky names drawn for free Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save Store include Mrs. Julia Landsgard Mrs. Orlan Tague Mrs. Lyle Olson Mrs. Orvin Olson and Mire James Taylor.
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A& Leo's
Usave
Julia Landsgard
Orlan Tague
Lyle Olson
Orvin Olson
Mire
James Taylor
Tea for Mothers by Junior Auxiliary Gathers Mothers
The Junior Auxiliary Girls hosted mothers and Mrs Louis S Olson president of the Senior Auxiliary for a 4 to 6 pm program and tea. Karen Hoopman announced the program with multiple musical numbers and readings by members led by Anita Skelton Roberta Paulson and Peggy Schott. After the program Mrs Olson thanked the girls for their year of work and noted favors sent to veterans and orphans homes as the group presented their mothers with a hand made gift. Mrs James Anderson and Mrs Ray Loftsgard organized the lunch.
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Louis S. Olson
Karen Hoopman
Son
Ja Paulson
Anita Skelton
Roberta Paulson
Uianne Bakewell
Peggy Schott
Nancy Anderson
Debbie Skelton
Lori Meier
Laurie Follett
Barbara Palmer
Lolita Luc
Judy Mitts
Linda Loftsgard
Roberta Palmer
Karen Olson
Linda Halverson
Olson
Gordon Hoopman
James Anderson
Ray Loftsgard
Poppy Week Declared by American Legion Auxiliary
May 23 30 designated as Poppy Week in Clermont by the American Legion Auxiliary. Red crepe flowers will be distributed to aid veterans and their families through Rehabilitation and Child Welfare funds. Mrs Millard Bear leads the sale with Jr Aux and seniors going house to house and on May 23 at the Lubke building south of Bettys Cafe. A doughnut bake sale, takeout orders, hot doughnuts and coffee offered all day.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Clermont
Poppy Wee Legion Auxiliary
Erican Ion Jary
Millard Bear
Jr. Auxiliary
Poppy
Lubke
Betty’s
The
Hydees Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Hyde were surprised Sunday evening for their 25th anniversary with a picnic at home. Guests included Duane Barker Fred Wede Charles Kelsey Eugene Swale family Harold Swale Fayette Owen Jackson Wadena Woodrow Hyde Dean George Hyde Clermont and gifts were opened. Missing relatives shared in the gifts and reception details noted later.
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LaVerne Hyde
Duane Barker
Fred Wede
Elgin
Charles Kelsey
West Union
Eugene Swale
Hawkeye
Harold Swale
Fayette
Owen Jackson
Wadena
Woodrow Hyde
Dean
George Hyde
Clermont
Gary Hyde
Paul Pinney
Springville
Loran Hyde
Jerry Hyde
Waterloo
Obituary of Lars Sampson in West Clermont church ruling crowd
Lars Sampson born September 15 1872 at Fyjeldberg Sundhardland Norway died May 14 1964 at West Union hospital aged 91 married Dora Johnson eight children Selmer Maryina Millard Helen Clara Esther and more survived by six grandchildren two great grandchildren and other relatives funeral services held May 16 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Peterson burial Clermont cemetery pallbearers included son in law Guy Williams and nephews. card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness meals and visits from family friends and church members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Sampson
Sam
Margaret Ellingson
Fyjeldberg
Sundhardland
Norway
West Union Hospital
Dora Johnson
Selmer
Maryina
Guy Williams
Millard
Helen
Clavus Berentson
Clara
Donald Burger
Esther
Harry Toe
Yivers
West Clermont
Elgin
Daryl Sampson
Robert
Ronald
David Burger
East Clermont Mothers Circle Meeting Recap
The East Clermont Mothers Circle met on Tuesday May 12 at the Laverne Tarpon home. Devotions featured Mrs Larence Amundson and Mrs Righard Neumann spoke on Nigeria yet the gathering included poems and duets. A birthday celebration for Meri and Kent Peterson honored attendees Steven Ciyer Vicky Baker David Neumann Barbara Larson and Larry Amundson among others with light refreshments.
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East Clermont
Laverne Tarpon
Pilst
Jesus
Larence Amundson
Righard Neumann
Nigeria
Hulmings
Bari
Beinehn
Meri
Kent Peta Peterso Neurhing
Steven, Ciyer
Vicky Baker
David Neumann
Barbara
Lenee Larson
Larry Amundson
Sheila
Sharnell Helgerson
Bucks Drawing Names for Bucks Giveaway Saturday
Drawings picked four winners for a bucks giveaway held Saturday evening. John Stanvolic won 20 dollars and was present to claim it while Mrs. Roland Hackmann Mrs. Albert Matt and Clarence Kittlesom each won 10 dollars. This Saturday the top prize will be 40 dollars with the other winners at 10 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stanvolic
Roland Hackmann
Albert Matt
Clarence Kittlesom
Mr. Stanvolic
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Family News
Worship service at 8 45 am on Sunday May 24 Jr MYF at 6 30 pm Sr MYF at 7 30 pm District Conference in Arlington 2 30 to 4 16 pm Mr and Mrs Nels Gilbert spent weekend in Cedar Rapids attending granddaughter Sandra Medberrys confirmation at St Pauls Lutheran Marion Sandra daughter of Forrest and Mrs Medberry Elizabeth Priest Corwith visited Carlin home during the week
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Jessie Hoover
Cedar Falls
Harry Ihlenfeldt
Lorraine Crowe
Jr. Myf
MYF
Arlington
Nels Gilbert
Cedar Pids
Sandra Medberry
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Mar—ion
Sandra
Forrest Medber
Elizabeth Priest
Corwith
Carlin
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Altar Guild
Skelton
Robert Skelton
Beavers
Legion Meeting
Airport News
Panny Savings Wank
Tre Ore Club
Tague
East Clermont Junior Lutherans
Alan Seabroohe
Eugene Butikofer
Donut and Coffee
Arthur Amundson
Agnes Bilden
Selmer Sampson
Millard Sampson
Olavus Berentson
Harry Johnson
East Clermont Mothers
Grinnell Mutual Insurance
Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Grinnall, Towa
Ayer
Clermont Cooperative
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