Obituary of Anna Gunderson of Clermont Township
Anna Gunderson, daughter of Gunder and Birgit Gunderson, born in Clermont Township on October 16 1882, died October 22 at Palmer Memorial in West Union at age 78. She was baptized and confirmed in East Clermont Lutheran Church, a lifelong faithful member, with a gentle disposition and strong faith. Survived by two sisters Clara Helgerson Postville and Teele Oscar Larson Oelwein, numerous nephews and cousins. Preceded by parents and five brothers and four sisters. Funeral at East Clermont Lutheran Church, burial in church cemetery, officiated by Pastor Kronlokken, with music by Mrs. Hunsberger and Sandra Olson. Pallbearers: six nephews Merril Gunderson, Harry Gunderson, Milton Helgerson, Clarence Helgerson, Harvey Larson, Bernell Larson. Card of Thanks from Clara Helgerson family and Oscar Larson family for kindness, flowers, and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andine Gunderson
Gunder
Birgit Gunderson
Clermont Township
Toe
Tate
Oelwein Ene
Clara
Helgerson Postville
East Clermontutheran
Fister Ronlokken
Hunsberger
Sandra Olson
Merril
Harry Gunderson
Milton
Clarence Helgerson
Harvey
Bernell Larson
Clermont Study Club Meeting Reports Education Progress
The Clermont Study Club met at Meg M. H. Moore's home on October 28. Members reviewed education progress and heard a book review on Twelve Tests on Character. Mrs Burkhart Riegel reviewed the clubwoman's for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Meg. M. H. Moore
First Holy Communion And Day Of Adoration At St Peter’s
Parishioners of St Peter’s Church Clermont held a double celebration on Sunday November 2 as six children received their First Holy Communion at 8:00 am Mass. Families held a vigil and hours of prayer, ending with 8:00 pm services and a Blessed Sacrament procession led by Msgr Vernon J Peters. Visiting priests included Kenneth Ryan Gerald Steiert John Smith Lowell Shekleton and William Tiedeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Clermont
Joseph A. Sullivan
Vernon J. Peters
Deaty
Fayette County TB Association Fall Meeting Report
Mrs. Fred Cline attended the Fayette County TB Association fall meeting held Monday. Supplies were sent to all chairmen for the seal sale. Reported 425 new TH cases discovered in the first nine months, an increase of 62 from 1957. Also mentions free rate ads and Paysette personnel in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Fayette County
Clermont Town Council Special Session 1958 Proceedings
The Clermont town council of Towa held a late October 1958 special session to discuss a municipal sewerage project. Mayor Nelson presided as council members Riegel Hoophman Griebenow Appelman Gunderson attended. They approved hiring Schenk Engineering Co. of Waterloo to draft plat plans and cost estimates and to seek a government grant, and retained Donohue Wilkins Donohue as city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Towa
Nelson
Burkard Riegel
Gordon, Heepmaert
Richard Griebenow
L. H. Appelman
Lyle Gunderson
Gunderson
Wheras
Schenk Engineering Co
Waterloo
Iowa
City Engineers
R. IL. Donohue
Donohue, Wilkins & Donohue
West Union, Town
Jan Anpelmach
Ivas
Gordon Hoop
Geo
Durscher
B P Women’s Club Elects Officers and Plans 1958 59
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met October 27 at Mrs Clifton Pringle’s home for a luncheon. Officers nominated for 1958 59 include President Mrs Millard Bear ey, Vice President Mrs Evelyn Olson, Secretary Mrs Phyllis Skeen, Treasurer Mrs John Bakewell. Thanksgiving baskets were assigned to Mrs Bess Blake, Joan Gerner and Mrs Evelyn Olson. Prizes announced for Bridge and 500. committees listed for program relief cheer and publicity. Future programs and hostesses named through October 1959 with multiple members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Pringle
Emil Liassig
Millard Bear
Evelyn Olson
Phyllis Skeen
Treas
John Bakewell
Bess Blake
Joan Gerner
Bridge
Elmer Easler
Howard Boyle
Elmer Olson
Andine Vasby
Emil Lassig
Clifton Pringle
Alfred Nordhus
Louis A. Olson
Charles Heiser
M. H. Moore
Aldora “Anderson
Lyle Olson
M.H. Moore
Ranefaster
Dennis Ear
Smales Relocate to Neillsville Wisconsin
The Clair Smale family moved from Smales Moved to Nullsville Wise to Neillsville Wisconsin last Friday. Their household goods will be trucked there on Saturday. Mr Smale plans remain indefinite though he worked with a shipping association then turned to farming after 22 years in the area. Their former street was 203 West 14th in Neillsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Smale
Neillsville
Wis
Smale
Shipping Association
14Th
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets at Frieden Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. George Frieden’s home on Friday September 26. The meeting closed with a song and Scripture reading. A flower exchange occurred and a birthday song honored Mrs. Arthur Helgerson. Mrs. Norman Amundson conducted a health exercise lesson. Mrs. Clarence Kittelson led a flower naming contest won by Mrs. Kenneth Anfinson. Flower show winners were 1st Mrs. Norman Amundson and 2nd Mrs. Berg. Clara Hi attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
George Frieden
Arthur Helgerson
Noman
Amundson
Clarence Kittelson
Mrrs
Kenneth Anfinson
Norman Amundson
Berg
Clara Hi
Gospel Message Church Service Schedule Near Clermont
Gospel Message Church located three miles west of Clermont on Highway 18 invites people to morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Pastor Lester Lease leads the congregation with a warm welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Lease
St Peters Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
Fr. Jos. A. Sullivan, pastor at St. Peter's Church announces Masses on Sundays at 7 00 and 9 00 a m and daily Masses same times Confessions are heard from 6 00 to 9 00 p m at the church.
Clermont Lutheran Parish Calendar and Events
Clermont Lutheran Parish lists schedule for November activities including junior choirs, sewing society meetings, parish and district conferences, WMF circuit workers conference, confirmation classes, Sunday services, Luther League, Mothers Club, and a legion post teachers meeting with a lutefisk supper at West and East churches and Washington Prairie locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kronlokken
Pan Ast Sewing Society
Mdms
Norris Reiergen
Helmer Lyngaas
George Frieden
Arthur Helgerson
Harry Helgerson
Millyard Bilden
West Church
Mason City
WMF
Washington Prairie
West
East
West Luther League
East Mothers Club
Hubert Cummings
Legion Notice
Sheehan
East Sunday
Legion Hall
Sandvolds Plan to Move to Calif
Mr and Mrs Hans O Sandvolds plan to move from Clermont to Los Angeles Mali within three to four weeks. Their son lives in Los Angeles and a daughter in Portland Oregon. A closing out sale of all household goods will be held Saturday afternoon at the Will J Nelson apartment building on Nov 15. An full listing appears next week in the ECHO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans O. Sandvold
Ossian
Clermont
Los Angeles
Mali
Portland
Oregon
Sandvolds
Will J. i Nelson
ECHO
Letters to Ed Urges individual accountability for town progress
Dear Ed argues a town reflects its people and calls for personal responsibility in civic matters. It warns against curbstone gossip and urges thoughtful, loyal participation with council and school boards, noting attitude shapes community action and future prosperity.
First Holy Communion Celebrated At St Peter’s Church
Mr and Mrs John Bakewell hosted a Sunday celebration for their daughter Julianne who received First Holy Communion at St Peter’s Church. Attendees included grandmother Theresa Bakewell, grandfather Verni Engle, sponsors Lawrence Bakewell and family, Duane and Angella Bakewell, Reuben Svendsen family, and Howard Boyle family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakewell
Julianne
St. Peter’s Church
Theresa Bakewell
New Albin
Verni Engle
Lawrence Bakewell
Duane and
Angella Bakewell
Lansim
Town and Country Club Meeting Notes October 23
The Town and Country Club met at the home of Mrs. Dean DeSart on October 23. The meeting opened with the American Creed and roll call included a salad recipe exchange. Mrs. Arthur Amundson led devotions and reported on the district meeting. Bjorg Lahlum, Norway, is our adopted foreign student at Luther College in Decorah. Mrs. Merle Bovis presented a program on salads and salad dressing. The next meeting is set for November 20 at the home of Mrs. Leon Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club
Dean DeSart
Arthur Amundson
Bjorg Lahlum
Norway
Luther College
Decorah
Merle Bovis
Leon Hanson
Grand Meadow Study Club Meeting Recap
The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday October 31 at Mrs Arthur Helgersons home. The gathering opened with a hymn and scripture reading. Mrs Kenneth Anfinson and Mrs William Nelson Jr were chosen for the nominating committee. A motion approved donating $1 to the Sister Kenny Hand. Mrs Thiele of Elkader gave a lesson on Christmas wrappings and ideas. Guests included Mrs Ed Neuh ring, Lawrence Casten, Gerhard Halverson, and Clara Helgerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Arthur Helgerson
Kenneth Anfinson
William ‘Nelson, Jr
Kenny
Thiele
Ed Neuhring
Lawrence Casten
Gerhard Halverson
Clara Helgerson
Local Youth Fellowship Entertained at Elgin Home
The Methodist Youth Fellowship group of Elgin was entertained at the home of Mrs Bess Blake on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Orville Berg were Monday evening visitors in the Harold Kimball home to celebrate Haralds birthday. Mr and Mrs Irvin McShane of Waukon were Wednesday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alvin Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Elgin
Bess Blake
Orville Berg
Harold Kimball
Harald
Irvin McShane
Waukon
Alvin Amundson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anna Gunderson
Annie
Kronlokken
Mervin Hunsberger
Ladies Aid
Helgerson
Oscar Larson
Clermont Study Club
Riverside Material Products
Clermont, Iowa
Harris Kiosa
Korea
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Clermpnt
Council
B & P Women’s Club
Grace Simek
Mr Olson
Louise Miller
Alfred Baechter
Ellen Kneeland
Mite
Aldora Anderson
Chas
Elier
Arnold Stumme
Emil Lansig
Walter Kohis
Uly End
Elmerson
Mirs
Lorrinne Crowe
Shipton
THE
Freedom Seekers
Smales
Nullsville, Wise
Grand Meadow Club
Gospel Message Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Calif
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Tom
Harry
Town & Country Club
Bakewell Produce Clermont
Fort Dodge
Felco
Treasors Inn
Carver's
Waverly
Coop
Clermont Co-operative
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