Infant Baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church
Sunday service on May 10 featured the baptism of infant Clarence Johnson, with Rev. Kriudien officiating. The Johnsons hosted a dinner for guests including Ole Peterson, Helen Osmundson, Verdell Hubert, Debby Welsh, Herb Gass, John and Patty, and others, after a May 19 ceremony. A May 15 baby shower at the Johnson home honored Dean with first grade students and Mrs Ruth Olson in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont ‘Lutheran ‘Church
Kriudien
Chrence
Clarence Johnson
Raysmond Erhardt
Hubert
Terry
Nicky
Debby
Welsh
Herb Gass
John
Patty
Ruth-Olson
Johnson Home
Dean
Daughter Birth Announcements From Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Gerald Lestina of Morena announce the arrival of a daughter Cheryl Ann on May 10. Mrs Lestina is Lorraine Osmundson of Clermont. Mr and Mrs Douglas Thomas welcome daughter Carol Lee weighing 11 oz at Postville hospital on May 25. The couple also has another daughter, Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Lestina
Morena
Cheryl Ann
Lestina
Lorraine Osmundson
Clermont
Douglas Thomas
Carol Lee
Postville Hospital
Ann
Camp Fire Meeting at Odako Girls Club
Grace and Becky Olson hosted the Odako Camp Fire Girls at a guardian’s home on Saturday for the last regular meeting until fall. A special meeting is set for July 11 at Mrs Janet Thomas’s home to plan the July 15 camping outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Becky Olson
Odako Camp
Janet Thomas
Schultz
J Gen
Boi
Cain
Death of Former Clermont Resident
A notice informs Mae Crowe of the death of Samuel D. Whiting on May 3 at Mercy Hospital Town City. Born May 15, 1875 in Clermont, he lived there many years. Survived by Donna and Nate. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brelld Powers
Mae Crowe
Samuel D. Whiting
Mercy_ hospital
Town City
Mr. Whiting
Clermont
Whiting
Donna
Nate
Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City
Mission Society Met May 20 at West Clermont
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday May 20 with hostesses listed. The Bible study was led by Mrs Willet Miller. Delegates to the South Central district of the W M F were chosen and a baby layette was proposed for war torn Europe or Korea. Treasurer reported $249.78 net proceeds and $379.65 in coin a meal to date. Life membership program presented with leaders. Birthday offerings noted for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mdims
Imer Nelson
Helen Osmudson
Dean Mitls
James Anderson
Ole Amundson
Jacob Ames
Guy ‘Williams
Willet Miller
B.knudsen
Vernon Meyer
South Central
Mason City
Europe
Korea
W. M.F
Emma Hoag
Gilbert Nelson
Marty Tatro
Emma Bear
Ole Peterson
Mary Washburn
Emma Anderson
Claude Gress
Mary Staake
Art Stee
Mdms
Harvey Meyer
Harry Amundson
Alma Anderson
Mil- Ames
Mrs Phyllis Skeen Accepts Bank Job In Home Visit
Mrs Phyllis Skeen arrived Friday from Chicago with her son Brian to live with her parents Mr and Mrs H A Lubke. She has accepted a bookkeeper role at Farmers Savings Bank succeeding Mrs Ardis Schupbach and will begin work June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Skeen
Chicago
Brian
H. A. Lubke
Skeen
Farmers Savings Bank
Ardis Schupbach
Kindergarten News Highlights Attendances and Visits
Kindergarten notes celebrate Dale Bilden's perfect attendance and a visit from Cheryl Shipton's family. Other items include Stanley Anderson returning to start kindergarten next fall, Roberta Palmer's birthday, and various class activities. Sixth grade reports cover dental cards, the Bth grade play Sleeping Beauty, a long cast list, musical numbers, and typing and athletic awards. Class Night features a Cavalade of Young Americans with multiple student achievements and a trophy for Ramona Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bilden
Cheryl Shipton
Cheryl
Arthur Amundson
Clair Smale
Wayne Shipton
Gordon Hoopman
Stanley ‘Anderson
Roberta Palmer
Curtis Olson
Trinity Sun Service on May 31 at 3 PM
E C Bowyer vicar invites parishioners to a Sunday service and sermon at 3:00 p m in Trinity Sun. The sermon title is The Holy Trinity a Symbol that Satisfies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Bowyer
Trinity Sun
Memorial Day Program May 30 at High School Gym
Memorial Day program set for Saturday May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the high school gym features music including Advancing of Colors and the Star Spangled Banner, readings by Jean Belschner and others, a high school address by Atty Jacobson, and a retirement of colors. Legion members meet at 9:00 a.m. to plan the march. special thanks to Pauline Boehm and Supt M J Moore for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advancement of Colors
American Legion
Star Spangled Banner
Pledge of ‘Allegiance
Junior A. Il. A
S. B. Knudsen
Atty. Jacobson
Waukon
Jean Belschner
Alan Olson
Joseph Olson
Robert Cooney
Legion
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Pauline Boehm
M. JH. Moore
Legion Hall
Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities Schedule
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces choir rehearsals catechetical classes and Sunday services at East and West Clermont churches. Sunday school Divine worship and family night events are listed with mothers club Luther League and LCR programs. Additional notes cover vacation bible school and confirmation rites across sites with guest hostesses and working bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission and Sewing Societies
Mdms
Hilder Bilden
Esther Kimball
Richard Hofer
Otto Blockhus
Severin Blockhus
Norman Amund‘son
West Clermont
East Clermont
Luther League
Prisciila
Joe Nelson
Lee Palmer
Henry Schweinerus
Harvey Meyer
John Nelson
Vernon Meyer
Louis ‘Hovland
Elgin
St Peters Church Mass Times and Confession Schedule
Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Weekday Masses at 7 30 a m Confessions Saturdays 8 00 p m and before first Sunday Mass Memorial Day Mass at 7 30 a m followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Local Scenic Valley League Baseball Schedule Summary
Remainder of the Scenic Valley League schedule lists games in late spring through early fall. Key matchups include C-E Indees at Lansing, at Decorah, and at Clermont, with Monona and Prairie du Chien visiting Clermont on several dates. Continuous C-E Indees play spans June through September against Twin Cities, Waukon, New Albin, Castalia, Decorah, Postville, and Prairie du Chien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Valley League
C-E Indees
Lansing
Twin Cities
Clermont
Postville
Waukon
Prairie du Chien
Norbert Gerner Couple Weekend in Chicago Visit
Mr and Mrs Norbert Gerner departed Friday for a weekend in Chicago to visit relatives and attend a niece wedding. Charles Burke and Robert Burke of Cedar Rapids called on relatives and friends in Clermont last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Gerner
Chicago
Charles Burke
Robert
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Service Work Report of Sheehan-Olson Unit 1940s
The American Legion Auxiliary Sheehan-Olson unit reports substantial year activity in hospital support and health funds. It lists donations including $171.50 to hospitals and $96 to health causes, plus a $201 polio fundraiser from a square dance and transportation for Red Cross swimming classes. Classes start June 15 for eight weeks with Clermont children swimming midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion -Auxiliary
Sheehan-Olson
Knoxville
Independence ‘Hospital
Des Moines
Clinton
Glenwood State
Annie Whittenmeyer
Red Cross
Concern Fund
Crusade For Freedom
PTA Health Fund
Iband
Fayette
Clermont
Frances Cline
Ruth Ol. Ison
Graduation at St. Peter's School Honors Cathryn Crowe
Cathryn Crowe and Albert Mott were featured in graduation exercises at St. Peter's church on Sunday evening after completing eighth grade. The main feature was the procession of the children chanting the litany and the coronation of the May queen. Cathryn Crowe received the browning, and the ceremony closed with the benediction by Rev. Robert Cooney as friends and relatives looked on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn Crowe
Albert ‘Mott
St. Peter’s Church
Browning
Robert Cooney
Calendar notes from local meetings schedule
Calendar entries list dates for community groups including Council sessions on Monday June 1 and June 20 meetings for E S, West Clermont Priscilla Working Band on June 3, East Clermont Societies and Cub Scouts on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Methodist Wscs
E. S
West
Ill and Hospitalized Undergoes Major Surgery
Kurtis Krueger the young son of Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger underwent major surgery at Devoran hospital Friday morning. Report states he is coming along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtis
Kenton ‘Krueger
Devoran Hospital
Survival training notice for Howard Stumme in Nevada
Howard Stumme is reported to be somewhere in the Nevada mountains for survival training. He will report to Camp Stoneman California on May 29 for embarkation. Address details include A/1r M Howard Stumme 17353643 2353 Pers Proc Sq 849th Pers Proc Gp Camp Stoneman, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Howard Stumme
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Camp
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Crue
Bess Blake
Ome
Will J. Nelson
Briggs - Stratton
Cooper - Clipper Power Lawn Mowers ‘ Sales & Service
Mission Society
Complete Insurance Service
Florence T. Hein
E, W
Hilgemann
Bth
Arlene Knudsen
Ronald Lyngans
Elliott Olson
Helen “Henderson
Dorothy ‘Helgerson
Gerene Jarson
Ellen Kneeland
Helen Gobrer
Mary Martin
Joann Sweinson
David Gutcher
Glendal Nygaard
Leo Riegel
Shirley Olson
Doris Matt
Caroline Kirkestue
Judy Paulson
Ilo Meyer
Betty ‘Westpfahl
Mary Morse
Roger Kist
Steve Kruvdsen
Bill Swenson
LaVerne Larson
Robert Johnson
Lew Bamnhouse
Howard Kittelson
Victor ‘Amundson
Sylvan Taylor
Ralph Matt
Gerald ‘Wander
Marilyn Wede
Sandra Olson
Karen Jacobson
Joann Swenson
Carla Matt
Jean ‘Morse
Mary ‘Olson
Arlene Ames
Stephen Knudsen
Lew Barnhouse
John Knudsen
Dennis Bear
Gerald Wander
Ramona Olson
Ralph Kneeland
Victor Amundson
Marlene Durscher
Billy Swenson
Ramona ‘Olson
Lew ‘Barnhouse
Moore
the Church of Our Saviour
Clermont — Episcopal
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s School
Rae Becks
Schop’s Grocery
Stumme Grocery
Vlan Ig
Pagels - Dugstad ‘Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
FELCO
S.Q
Clermont Cooperative
Lyle Gunderson
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