Krueger Receives Bronze Star for Vietnam Service
Sergeant E. LaVerne Krueger US Army 65799885 earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam from December 1965 to May 1967. He led ambush patrols, oversaw perimeter defense and security escort details, applying extensive knowledge to counterinsurgency tasks and strengthen the U.S. mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
E. LaVerne Krueger
United States Army
Republic of
Viet Nam
Krueger
Norman Reinertsons Host Family Gathering Oct 22
The Reinertson family of Waterloo hosted a Sunday picnic dinner and reunion on October 22 at their home for the annual family birthday dinner. Attending were the Robert Johnson family Allen Johnson Mrs Laura Olson Clermont Mr and Mrs Alfred Ruckdashel Mr and Mrs Merle Ruckdashel Philip Rueben Haeckmann Elgin Sharon Ruchdashel Minneapolis Leslie Rodney Reinertson families Mr and Mrs A Jones Mr and Mrs Dave Heideman John Smiley of Waterloo Raymond Paulsen Cedar Falls an evening caller. The Reinertsons hosted dinner Monday evening for a group of friends in observance of their birthdays.
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Normain Reinertson
Waterloo
Reinertson
Robert Johnson
Allen Johnson
Laura Olson
Clermont
Alfred Ruckdashel
Merle Ruckdashel
Philip
Rueben Haeckmann
Elgin
Sharon Ruchdashel
Minneapolis
Leslie
Rodney Reinertson
A. Jones
Dave Heideman
John Smiley
Raymond Paulsen
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Reinertson
Bucks Drawing Names Revealed for Saturday Draw
The Bucks list Saturday evening winners: No 1 prize 840.00 to Mrs Elmer Lenbke absent, No 2 10.00 to Mrs Merrill Gunderson absent, No 3 10.00 to Mrs Richard Olson absent, No 4 10.00 to Mrs Wm Wede present. A drawing on Saturday November 11 offers prizes of 60.00 and three 10.00 or 10.60 amounts.
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Bucks
Elmer Lenbke
Merril Gunderson
Richard Olson
Wm. Wede
Sunday Guests Visit Olson Home In Tampa
Lana Low Olson lists new address at 506 Howell Hall and 102 Crescent Place, University of Tampa. Mr and Mrs Harry Shipton of Calmar and Judy Shipton of Fayette were Sunday evening guests in the Louis Olson residence.
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Lana Low Olson
Howell’ Hall
Crescent Place
University of Tampa
Tampa, Fla
Harry Shipton
Calmar
Judy Shipton
Fayette
Louis Olson
East Clermont ALCW Meeting Recap and Donations
The East Clermont ALCW met at the church on November 2 with hostesses Mdris Ewald Lynguas Orvin Reierson Millard Gisleson Loren Olson and M J Blockhus. Highlights included hymn devotion Bible study offerings correspondence from Mrs Evi Humble and Clermont Historical Society plans for Decorah Retirement Homes Nov 19 coffee hour and a Thanksgiving clothing drive with blankets and children's clothing requested for the ingathering. Gifts to the church funded by Cp Harlan Bilden parents Tilpher Bilden include three dozen folding chairs two tables a large percolator and a hand mixer. A birthday card was sent to Rev Milo Gronseth in Taipei Taiwan.
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George Frieden
Ames Olson
Charles Thorson
Evi Humble
Clermont Historical Society
East Clermont
Lutheran World Relief
Decorah
Merril Gunderson
Harlan Bilden
Tilpher Bilden
Quinton Olson
Milo Gronseth
Taipei
Taiwan
Orville Berg
Obituary and club meeting notes from Clermont area
The Business and Professional Women's Club met October 30 at the home of Mrs. Alfred Baechler with 23 members present. Officers were elected: Leo Orth president, Dennis Bear vice president, Dean Mitts secretary, Glen Nims treasurer, with installation by Lorraine Crowe. The group planned a country store sale for November 18 and split into two fundraising groups. Funeral services for Franz Allan Appelman were held at West Clermont Lutheran Church with interment in Clermont cemetery. he was born May 27, 1892, served in World War I, married Joyce Henderson, and leaves a widow, three children, two sisters, two brothers, and six grandchildren.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Alfred Baechler
Emil Lassig
Wayne Shipton
Bess Blake
Floyd Bergeron
Dennis Bear
Merle Clark
Lea Orth
Levi Mojokken
Lincoln Memorial Park
Leo Orth
Dean Mitts
Glen Nims
Treas
Lorraine Crowe
Andine Vo
Evelyn Olson
Clifton Pringle
Arnold Stumme
Floyd Bergeson
Franz Aptpelman
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Clarence Johnson
Arthur Amundson
Clermont
Schutte
Postville
Wm. Moyle
Gregory Palmer
Berle Palmer
Bert Henderson
Rodney Roggensack
Robert Swenson
Franz Allan Appelman
Iowa
Elias Appelman
Appelman
Armed Forces
Engineers Corps
Franz Appelman
Joyce Henderson
Cedar Falls
David
Douglas
Barbara
Streeter Shining
Rapid City
So. Dak
Winnefred
Hoyt Young
Wichita Falls
Texas
Bess
Tom Rudbeck
Des Moines
Carl
Lucian
American Legion
Appelmann
Postville, Hospital
Clermont County 4 H Club Elects Officers and Plans Holiday Activities
The Clermont County 4 H Club met November 4 at Wanda Frick's home. Dianne McNeil reported on contagious diseases. Janet Jacob spoke on tetanus and prevention. Officers elected: Nancy Nelson president, Janet Jacob vice president, Ann Nelson secretary, Colleen McNeil treasurer, Linda Nelson music and recreation, Faye Ann Finnigan telephone, Cindy Bushman meeting coordinator, with several reporters. Demonstrations covered pastry making. Members to bring one dozen sugar cookies to the December meeting for frosting and delivery to a local retirement home. Christmas gathering set for Ann and Linda Nelson's home. Bake sale planned in December. 4 H award night on November 13 at Clermont Lutheran Church.
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Clermont Country Cousins
Wanda Frick
Dianne McNeil
Janet Jacob
Nancy Nelson
Ann Nelson
Colleen McNeil
Linda Nelson
Faye Ann Finnigan
Cindy Bushman
Marie Ruckdasher
Ruth Steffens
Julie Becker
Carol McNeil
Luanne Gunderson
Junanne Belewell
Ann
Clermont Lutheran Church
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service calendar lists events in November. Union Two Extension Council election is Friday at Zion Lutheran West Union. Cloverettes 4 H meets Saturday in Wadena. Pleasant Valley 4 H Awards night Monday at Elgin Methodist Church. Tailoring class Tuesday at Fayette County Extension office. 4 H Clothing Leader Training Thursday at Fayette County Extension office.
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Union Two Extension Council
Zion Lutheran Church
West Union
Wadena Cloverettes
Pleasant Valley Extension Council
Elgin Methodist Church
County Extension Office
Fayette
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for November Fourteenth
The Sheehan Olson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Knight in Postville on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, November 14. Mrs. Sophie Follett will lead the Veteran's Day program. for information contact Mrs. Dean Mitts or Mrs. Louis Olson.
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Sheehan - Olson
American Legion Auxiliary
Roy Knight
Postville
Sophie Follett
Dean Mitts
Louis Olson
West Clermont ALCW Met for November Meeting
West Clermont ALCW met in the church auditorium on Wednesday February 1 at 2 pm presided by Mrs LaVerne Swenson. Devotions by Pastor Johnson followed by hymn and Psalm 37. A note of thanks from Isabel Nelsons family and Clermont Historical Society printing request were read. Ten dollars of the offering supported the Santal Mission India.
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West Clermont
Roger Berg
Lutheran World Relief
Jack Dibble
Willet Miller
Sanial Missions of India
India
Lyle Gunderson
Naomi Circle
Wm. Burrow
Richard Griebenow
Harry Gunderson
Herbert Martin
Theo Loftsgard
Louise Bilden
Santal Mission
Ill and Hospitalized In Veteran's Hospital
Ill and hospitalized items note Lester Luchsinger admitted to Veterans Hospital last Thursday November 2. Discharges include John Kittelson from Scholtz Hospital after 6-14 weeks recovering from a shattered elbow. Various locals visit and recoveries listed with names and places such as Decorah Rochester and Waterloo.
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Veteran's Hospital
Lester Luchsinger
Veteran’s Hospital
John Kittelson
Scholtz Hospital
Mothers Circle at East Clermont Circle Meeting
The East Clermont Thursday Circle met at Mrs. Justin Baker's home on October 19 with ten members present. The group began with Sweet Hour of Prayer, shared devotional Bible study What are you afraid of, led by Mrs Norris Reierson, and approved ordering new Sunday and Bible school maps. Mrs Reierson was named secretary. the session closed with prayers.
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East Clermont
Justin Baker
Norris Reierson
Clermont Municipal Election Results
A large pumpkin brought to Clermont Hardware by Ralph Matt from his Elgin-West Union road farm drew town interest. The 60 inch girth pumpkin stood 18 inches high on stem end and sparked a weight guess contest with about 200 entries. Burton Appelman, Mike Olson, and Tommy Schott correctly guessed ninety pounds and won prizes.
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Clermont Hardware
Ralph Matt
Elgin - West Union
Burton Appelman
Valley High
Mike Olson
Tommy Schott
Mott
Ryan Brother Receives Two Distinct Honors in Africa
Mr and Mrs John Ryan of Wau and son Leo visit Carlin home as Leo V Ryan Ph D is installed as African Tribal Chief in Oshogho Western Nigeria, first American in 1000 years. He has led Peace Corps Western Nigeria since 1966 and was elected assistant superior general of Clerics of St Viator in August, first American to hold the post.
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John Ryan
Wauon
Leo
Carlin
Leo V. Ryan
Oshogho
Nigeria
Brother Ryan
U. S. Peace Corps
Peace Corps
Clerics of
St. Viator
Ryan
St. Patrick's High School
Waukon
St Peters Catholic Church Masses And Confessions Schedule
St Peter's Catholic Church announces Masses on Sundays at 8 and 10 am and Saturdays at 10 30 am. Confessions are at 4 pm and 3 pm Saturdays. CCD classes meet: grade school Saturdays until 11 30 am and high school at 7 pm Wednesdays. Reverend Louis Zee leads services.
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Rev
Louis Zee
Tips for Safer Winter Driving After Dark
Accident records show night driving is riskier than daytime, and winter snow and ice amplify the danger. Check lights for proper aim, ensure the defroster works at peak efficiency, and replace worn wiper blades. Prioritize safety for drivers and passengers after dark.
Griebenow Elected Mayor in Clermont Election
Richard Griebenow won the Clermont mayoralty in a Tuesday election with 131 votes. Incumbent Merle Clark had 117. Council seats went to Jerry Anderson 138 Ross E James 147 Allen Johnson 177 Glen Nygaard 132 Burkard Riegel 178. Write ins Orlan Tague 95 Harris Kjosa 42 Iodl Guyer 20 Wayne 34. Elner Olson elected town treasurer with 190 votes.
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Richard Griebenow
Clermont
Merle Clark
Jerry Anderson
Ross E. James
Allen Johnson
Glen Nygaard
Burkard Riegel
Orlan Tague
Harris Kjosa
Iodl Guyer
Wayne
Elner Olson
Cards of Thanks for hospital visits and prayers
A set of three thank you notes from readers expressing gratitude for cards visits and prayers during hospital stays. Names include Millard Sampson Pastor Tolo Grandma Anderson Mrs Leo Griebenow Mrs Green Mrs Galen Mack and John Kittelson Emmet Carlin.
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Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Rev. Tolo
Millard Sampson
Scholitz Hospital
Waterloo
Pastor Johnson
Grandma Anderson
Leo Griebenow
Green
Galen
Mack
John Kittelson
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Scholtz
Emmet Carlin
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Calendar and Events
The Clermont and West Clermont parishes list multiple November activities. Youth confirmations, Sunday school and worship services are scheduled, with circles, Bible studies, Luther League, and circle hostess details noted for various dates and locations.
Gold Bond Stamp Winners Named at Leo's U-Save
Gold Bond Stamp winner list for Leo's U-Save includes Mrs Lenora Shipton Mrs La Verne Hyde Mrs Leon Jacob Norris Heierson and Mrs Laura Olson as this week’s awardees at the store.
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Leo's
U-Save
Lenora Shipton
LaVerne Hyde
Leon Jacob
Norris Heierson
Laura Olson
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Sgt. LaVerne Krueger
Bronze Star
Norman Reinertsons
East Clermont Alcw
Mdris Ewald Lynguas
Orvin Reierson
Millard Gisleson
Loren Olson
M. J. Blockhus
Ranmens Savings Wank West Union
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
B & P Women’s Club
Met
Reelin A. Appelman
Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Extension Service
West Clermont Alcw
Sharon Rae Lerch
Leela Lerch
AIC
Davenport
Sharon
Postville Hospital
Sophie Vasby
Decorah Hospital
Pauline Pentz
Rochester
Minn
de Amundson
Earl Schweinerus
Ray Reierson
Ed Kamp
Galen Mack
Andine Vasby
Mary Olson
Kenton Krueger
Larry Schatz
Julie
Geneva Wells
Emily Amundson
Norman Reinertson
Vasby
Africa
Griebenow
Eldred Newbring
Sylvan Taylor
Bethel
Luther League
Ruth
John Halversman
Martha
Duane Kamp
Rebecca
Ruth Larsson
Naomi
Lyte Gunderson
Tke
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