Johnsons Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday May 20 at their home with about five friends relatives and neighbors present. Attendants and guests included Mrs Julr Buarnhouse and Mrs Raymond Erhardt with others assisting and visiting from Elgin Postville Charlie City Weet Cannon Wadena and Eldorado.
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Clarence Johnson
Julr Buarnhouse
Raymond Erhardt
Molris
Clarence Thorson
Richard Olson
Jack Halverson
Perry Paulson
Ben Hulbert
Elliott Olsen
Seanna Hulbert
Jesse Schroeder Postville
Navy destroyer actions near Sam Son Vietnam
Seaman Paul Amundson of Clermont, a USN crewmember aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Joseph Strauss, participated in gunfire exchanges near the Song Ma River. Strauss provided cover for USS Hubbard, engaging enemy cargo vessels as shore batteries fired from under 25 yards. Fire destroyed two large shore batteries. Strauss then moved seaward after several minutes of combat.
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St. Peter’s Catholic
Eluctrian
Paul
W. Amundson
USN
CCD
Schnell
Harry T. Amundson
Clermont
Song Ma
Vietnam
Joseph Strauss
Hubbard
Strauss
Sam Son
Visits Daughter In England International Air Show trip noted
Mr and Mrs Fred Chine meet Benton A Grover at the airport Saturday morning. Fred Chine’s son Toby transported him to Dobroane. He will represent his family at the International Air Show and will visit his daughter Denise who is spending a year in England.
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Fred Chine
Benton A. Grover
Hullywead
Creever
Tractor Accident Injuries Reported At Local Farm
A tractor accident at the Ole Reiersen farm left Wander injured while riding with Glen Rejers on Saturday noon. Wander suffered five broken ribs and a broken shoulder blade and is in satisfactory condition at Pastville Community Hospital. Boss James sustained serious injuries with bruises and was admitted for observation at Postville hospital, then discharged.
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For Wander
Pastville Community Hospital
Glen Rejers
Ole Reiersen
James
Tess
Postville Hospital
Gold Bond Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U Save
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U Save this week were Mrs. John Barnhouse Mrs. Lucian Appelman Cortinne Aypes tal Mrs. William Burrow and Mrs. Helen Finnegan.
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Leo's
U-Save
John Barnhouse
Lucian Appelman
Cortinne Aypestal
William Burrow
Helen Finnegan
Clermont Public Library Summer Reading Program
The Clermont Public Library will sponsor a summer reading program running from June 5 to July 14. Eligible participants are children who have completed 2nd through 6th grade. Visit the library for more information.
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The
Clermont Public Library
Montauk Home of Late Gov Larrabee Built in 1874
Pictured Montauk, home of the late Iowa Governor Larrabee, built in 1874 on a hilltop near Clermont. Born in Connecticut 1832, Larrabee moved to Iowa in 1853, served in the state senate from Fayette in 1867, and was governor from 1886 to 1890. His great granddaughter Mary Larrabee Allen will wed Thomas Heather at Montauk on August 5. after the wedding the grounds may open to the public. Montauk will be deeded to the Iowa State Historical Society. Plans for Clermont’s Larrabee Appreciation Days are set for July 22–23.
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Montauk
Larrabee
Clermont
Mr. Larrabee
Connecticut
Iowa
Fayette County
Mary Larrabee Allen
A. W. Allen
Thomas Heather
Larrabee House & Grounds
Iowa State Historical Society
Clermont Brick and Williams Quarry Shaped Larrabee Home
The Montauk district shows Clermont handmade bricks from John Thompson, Ezra H. Dibble, and successors, with Williams quarry east of Clermont supplying stone to Larrabee era buildings. Quarry evidence, kilns, and a 1912 1914 Larrabee school project underscore local craft and industry pride.
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Larrabee
Clermont
Foundation
E. H. Williams
John Thompson
eGregor
Thompson
Ezra H. Dibble
Martin V
B. F
Hussfeld
Loomis
Miller
Dibble Hill
Hossfeld
Williams
Larrabee School
Historical Society Meeting Seeks New Members
The Historical Society invites all interested in joining to attend Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the lodge rooms. Members are urged to support Appreciation Days and help promote community efforts, with everyone encouraged to lend a hand.
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the Historical Society
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets
The Grand Meadow Study Club met May 19 at Mrs. Hubert Cummings’s home. Eleven members attended. They planned a June 25 family picnic at Dust ton’s Café, with rain alternative at Mrs. Millard Bilden’s house. The program featured Safety On the Farm, a skit Wire’s the Thing, humorous reading by Mrs. Berg, contests led by Mrs. Lyngaas, and prayers to close. Next meeting set for Sept. 15 at Mrs. Esther Erickson’s home.
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Grand Meadow
Hubert Cummings
Ys 5
Dust+ton's
Millard Bilden
Orville Berg
Ewald Lyngaas
George Frieden
Esther Erickson
B P Women Club Meets At Home For Social Day
The B. P. Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. Merle Clark’s home with assistance from Mrs. Arnold Stumme and Mrs. Lloyd Meier. Twenty-two members answered roll. A Birthday Song honored Morris. Swing set installed at River Park reported. Outing planned for Knob Hill Decorah June 20. meet at Pringles 6:30. Call Mrs. Levi Molokken by June 17. 500 game: Mrs. Floyd Bergeson high, Mrs. Clifton Pringle low.
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Merle Clark
Arnold Stumme
Lloyd Meier
Morris
Lyle Olson
Dean Mitts
Clarence Johnson
Lorranne Crowe
Millard Bear
River Park
Knob Hill
Decorah
Pringles
Levi Molokken
Floyd Bergeson
Clifton Pringle
St Ann circle meets with readings and plans
St Ann's Circle held a Tuesday gathering with 11 members and officers present. A letter from Virginia McNeil was read, plans were made to serve coffee and doughnuts after mass in June, a Scope review was discussed, and the afternoon was spent rolling bandages before a closing prayer and lunch. Nell Sheehy to serve in June.
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St. Ann’s
Arthur’ Maté
St. Ann's Circle
Virginia’ McNeil
Tles
Nell Sheehy
West Clermont Luth Church Circles Met
The Circles of West Clermont ALCW met last week with Mary, Martha, Rebecca, Ruth, Naomi, Sarah, and others hosting. Members shared devotions, Bible studies on He is the Light of the World, planned church cleanings, soap drives for Viet Nam, postage stamp savings, and events for anniversaries and retirement center visits.
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West Clermont
ALCW
Mary Circle
Arthur Olson
Richard Olson
Andine Vasby
Viet Nam
Martha Circle
Fran Hoopman
Rose Olson
Duane Kamp Jed
Wm. Wede
Lyle Aanes
Rebecca Circle
LC. Jerdee
Nels
Gilbert
Ruth Circle
Roger Peterson
John
Earl Kloster
Memorial Day Observance Schedule and Parade Route
All veterans are invited to join a Memorial Day program on May 30 starting at 8 am. Meet at the Legion Hall and visit God’s Acres No 2 Catholic Cemetery No 3 Bass Cemetery No 4 River Bridge before returning to Lincoln Park by 12 am. The park program features the Star Spangled Banner flag raising Invocation by Father Hsu and readings including In Flanders Fields. Memorial Day address, Honor Roll reading, Benediction, and taps. If rain, the event moves to the Junior High building.
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Legion Hall
God’s Acres
Catholic Cemetery
Bass Cemetery
River Bridge
Lincoln Park
Father Hsu
Sharon Halverson
Flander’s Fields
Service Women's Club Meeting Report May 16
The Service Women's Club met May 16 at Tillie Amundsen's home. The group sang, Tillie led devotions, and Mrs Sophie Vasby gave the thought for the day. Ten members answered roll call. secretary's report approved. A £3.00 donation to the Community Club was voted. Readings by Sophie Vasby Lea Griebe James Taylor. Amundson staged a skit with all. Meeting closed with prayer. lunch served. Next gathering at Mrs Mary Olsen's home.
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Naomi
Ted Loftegaret
West Union
Herbert Martin
Fritz Lauer
Peterson
Luther League
William Burrow
Sarah
Thelmer Helgerson
Arthur Amundson
Lena Anderson
Petunias
Gilbert
Jake Ames
LaVerne Hyde
Cheg Circle
Paul Humphrey
James Anderson
Reuben Steffens
Robert Burrow
Decorah
Reuben
Service Women's Club
Tillie Amundsen
Sophie Vasby
Lea Griebe
James Taylor
Amundson
Mary Olsen
Junior Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Louis Olson Home
All Junior Auxiliary members are asked to meet at the home of Mrs Louis Ruth Olson Saturday morning at 3 00.
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Louis
Ruth) Olson
Esther Circle Meeting Notes at Church
Mrs Wayne Shipton hosted a church meeting of Esther Circle on Thursday evening. Mrs Lermy Backer led the Bible study and nine members attended. Each member brought a bar of soap and stamps were to be saved. Articles for the layette were discussed.
Navy farewell party for Frankie Olson at Cliff Olson home
A Saturday Navy sendoff at the Cliff Olson home honored Frankie Olson who leaves Sunday for service. Attendees included Pastor and Mrs. Roger Peterson and families Lyle Olson Irene Olson Frank Severn Hem eseth family Geo Faith Leo Lehman Lantz Hoberts Leon David Lauratee Wenger Terry Fels and Roger Reeder plus others.
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Navy
Cliff Olson
Frankie Olson
The
Roger Peterson
Lyle Olson Amily
Irene Olson
Frank Severn
Sarah Ann Appelman Baptized at West Clermont Church
Sarah Ann Appelman daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Appelman was baptized Sunday May 23 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev Roger Peterson officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs David Appelman. Guests at dinner included Rev Petersons family, Appelmans, Swensons, Youngs, and Bausmans. Afternoon guests in the Appelman home included Millard Nelson Jr family Humphrey Berg Swenson Appelman Young Dummermuth Meyer Sautter Nye Anderson Hall Meyer Swenson.
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Sarah Ann
Douglas Appelman
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Roger Peterson
David Appelman
Franz Appelman
Sarah
Bors
Roy Swenson
Winnifred Young
Gary Bausman
Byron
Minn
James Henderson
Dougins Appelman
Millard Nelson, Jr
Paul Humphrey
Roger Berg
Joel
Franz Appelmen
Walt Dummermuth
Willard Meyer
Fred Sautter
Lyle Nye
Dale Anderson
Sheldon Hall
Darlene Meyer
Bobby Swenson
Community Club Elects Officers
The Clermont Community Club met May 15 at the Legion hall with the Auxiliary serving a 6 30 supper. Twenty members were present. Leo Woods elected president Lyle Gunderson vice president Norris Reierson secretary and Aroald Guyer treasurer. The officers will appoint committee members. Woods reported the Larrabee sign is erected ready to be painted in red white and blue. Follett said Larrabee Days is progressing. Moora spoke on Clermonts historical opportunities and Mantauk gift.
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Clermont Community Club
Legion Hall
Leo Woods
Lyle Gunderson
Norris Reierson
Aroald Guyer
Treas
Henry Follett
Larrabee
M. H. Moora
Clermont
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Dean
Omar Carter
Yakima Wash
Emily Amundson
Hans Sandvold
Interstate Building
Daughter
England
Clermont Cooperative Lumber Yard
Gov. Larrabee
Historical Society
Historical Society Notice
West Clermont Luth
Service Women’s Club
Sarah Ann Appelman
Community Club
Valley High
Ranmens Savings Bank
Member Federal, Deposit Insurance Corporation
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