Mack Family Card Party Draws Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Mack hosted a Friday evening 500 card party at their home with guests including Mr and Mrs Marlow Lewis Arlington and others. Prizes went to Mrs LaVerne Swenson and Mrs Marlow Lewis for ladies high and Jerry Backer and LaVerne Swenson for men’s high and low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Mack
Marlow Lewis
Arlington
Elliott Olson
LaVerne Swenson
Charles Becker
John Gass
Jerry Backer
Roger Berg
St Peters Church Hosts Currier and Liturgy Times
Rev Thomas Currier serves St Peter s Catholic Church with Sunday services at 8 and 10 am and weekday Sung Liturgy at 7 15 am Confessions are 7 daily and 4 and 8 pm Saturday visits note social calls as Ames Olson family and others visit various homes in Postville Local names include David Frieden Jeffrey James Larson Joyce Larson Angela Smith Donald Larson Delmer Kingery and Delmer Kingery family members and Ro chester Minnesota stay details appear among neighborhood visits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Thomas Currier
David Frieden
Jeffery
James Larson
Ames Olson
Patty Mitts
Denice Burnett
Joyce Larson
Donald Larson
Mr Olson
Evelyn Olson
Weldon Orth
LaVerne Swenson
Angela Smith
David Smith
Postville
Emily Amundson
Dean Mitts
Susan Kingery
Rochester, Minn
Delmer Kingery
Birthday Party Held Wednesday for Mickey Mack
A Wednesday birthday party was hosted at Mickey Mack's home with attendees Ardele Amundson, Terry Beckner, Michael Friederich, Debbie Kohls, Terry Kohls, Bobby Mitts, Kevin Olson, Rickey Swenson, Kari Peterson, Tommy Tague and Kelly Wander. The afternoon featured games and gift opening followed by lunch served by his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Mack
Ardele Amundson
Terry Beckner
Michael Friederich
Debbie
Terry Kohls
Bobby Mitts
Kevin Olson
Rickey Swenson
Kari Peterson
Tommy Tague
Kelly Wander
Mickey
Kellys Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Kelly celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Sunday afternoon November 6 Relatives from Cedar Rapids Calmer Decorah and Clermont attended a potluck dinner after a morning mass a mass of Thanksgiving and renewal of marriage vows was held at the church They are parents of four children Inez Jerry Jeanne and Mrs Robert Renken Decorah Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Kelly
Robert Renken
Decorah
Inez
Jerry
Jeanne
Cedar Rapids
Calmer
Clermont
Christmas Decoration Fund Contributions Grow Steadily
The Christmas Decoration Fund report shows three stubs and three donors plus one professional contributing by Saturday night. Names and amounts will be published next week and added weekly, with donations directed to the Christ mas Decoration Fund at the Clermont Community Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexinnine
Clermont
Weekend Visits and Dinner Guests Across Several Homes
Social calendar notes visitors and dinner guests across multiple households. Names include Bill Wedo in Dean Mitts home, Wm McClurkin of Davenport, G Anderson family, Herman Johnson, Earl Closter, O K Peterson family, H A Lubke, Ruth Starkey, Lester Anderson, Myrtle Learn, Albert Lubke of Postville, Susan Kingery of Rochester, Dolly Dean of Waterloo, Larry Schatz and Julie of Cedar Rapids, Nels Gilbert and family, Gena Anderson, Merle Anderson, Hans Sandvold, Anna Wilson of Wabasha, and others with various weekend and weekday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wedo
Dean Mitts
Clarence Kilttleson
Wm. McClurkin
Davenport
Mira, Scott and Barry
G. ©. Anderson
Herman Johnson
Earl Closter
West Union
Mr" Tind
Clarence Peterson
Harold
O. K
Walter Follett
Nels Gilbert
Gena Anderson
Merle Anderson
Gene Anderson
Mr. Pleasant
Hans Sandvold
Nels_ Gilbert
Mr. Gilbert
Anna Wilson
Wabasha
Minn
Baptism Confirmed For Joel Roger Berg At West Clermont
Joel Roger Berg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Berg, was baptized Sunday morning at West Clermont Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Millard Nelson Jr. After services, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Berg hosted a dinner for the attendees including the Nelsons, the Bergs, the Swensons, and Pastor Roger Peterson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine. Hoger
Sun of Air
Roger Berg
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Millard Nelson
Orville Berg
Millard Nelson, Jr
Joel
Roy Swenson
Bobby
Roger Peterson
First Reunion Women In 20 Years
A long awaited gathering brings together Mr and Mrs John Jones of Wakon and others from Garnaville Fort Atkinson and Decorah area. Family and friends from Cedar Falls Ossian and Williamsburg visit in homes across several towns. Attendees include Amundsons Hulberts and others as hospital and travel updates note local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones Waukon
Trp ‘Jones
Garnaville
Dean Jones
Fort’ Atkinson
Wis
Lorranne Crowe
Dawn Mangar Born to Mr and Mrs Dean Hilgerson
Birth notice for Dawn Mangar born November 1 at Community Hospital Postville weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Parents are Dean and Mrs Hilgerson and the infant’s grandparents listed with partial names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Dean Hilgerson
Community Hospital
Postville
Dawn Mangaret
Ther Erickson
Clarence Hilgerson
Metta
Elgin
East Clermont ALCW Met at East Clermont Church Parlors
The East Clermont ALCW met in the church parlors on Thursday November 3 with hostesses Mrs. Millard Bilden Orvin Reierson Ole Reierson Tilpher Bilden and M J Blockhus. Openings hymn A Mighty Fortress is Our God devotions John 1 19 28 Pastor Roger Peterson hymn Gods Word is Our Great Heritage Bible Study The God Who Cares Mrs Norris Peterson and hymn He That Believes and is Baptized led by Mrs Charles Thorson. Mission Boxes collected brief reports on American Bible Society Penney a Day Mrs Clarence Peterson church magazines Mrs Ewald Lyngaas a thank you letter from Postville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary read. The ALCW voted to donate 15 for camp expenses of a child at Ephphatha Mission Faribault Minnesota. Announcement East Clermont ALCW will host Decorah Retirement Center Coffee Hour November 14. Cookies requested for church services Sunday November 14. Birthday card sent to Mrs Phillip Mueller of Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Offering meditation Mrs Orville Berg Closing Lord's Prayer and table prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont A.L.C
Mdms
Millard Bilden
Orvin Reierson
Ole Reierson
Tilpher Bilden
M._J. Blockhus
Roger Peterson
Norris Peterson
Charles Thorson
Almer Amundson
American Bible Society
Clarence Peterson
Ewald Lyngaas
Postville Memorial Hospital
ALCW
Ephphatha Mission
Faribault
Minn
East Clermont
Decorah Retirement Center
Phillip Mueller
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Orville Berg
Drawing Names Bucks Event and Community Notices
The bulletin lists Bucks drawing results with prizes of 100, 70, and 10 dollars and notes a following drawing with higher prizes. It also records numerous local visitations, births, hospital news, and community event mentions across Decorah area families and friends, including names like Steven Wander, James Taylor, Lynne Lauer, and the Lauer birth at Allen Memorial Hospital.
Open West Union Farmers Savings Bank Opens Doors
The Farmers Savings Bank of West Union began operations Monday in a new 40 by 62 foot red brick Colonial style building with basement. Adrian Rademaker is executive vice president, Lloyd Meier vice president and cashier, Susan Tatro head bookkeeper, Mrs. Tom Weston bookkeeper and teller, Art Chenswold custodian, Arnold Guyer assistant cashier Clermont office, Mrs. J.0 Woods bookkeeper. Meier plans to split time between West Union and Clermont while residing in Clermont. The grand opening is delayed until fixtures are installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank of West Union
Adrian Rademaker
Lloyd Meier
Susan Tatro
Tom Weston
Art Chenswold
Arnold Guyer
Clermont
Study Club Meets At Olsons
Mrs Elmer Olson hosted Clermont Study Club on Tuesday at 2 00 pm Eleven members and two guests attended The pledge and doxology opened the meeting Miss Andine Vasby presented guest speaker Mrs Carman Swenson who toured Europe and shared slides Mrs Swenson her husband and children visited Cedar Falls guests A vote approved 10 cash for Christmas decorations and a special donation to Radio Free Ope Lunch followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Olson
Clermont
Richard Forrestner
Suzanne
Andine Vasby
Carman Swenson
Europe
Swenson
Robert Marvin
Cedar Falls
Main Street
Lib
Radio Free Ope
Girl Scouts Meet At Skeltons In Clermont
Clermont Girl Scouts troop 314 met November 1 at Debbie Skelton's home. The gathering opened with the flag salute and folk songs. Peggy Schott won the door prize. The next meeting will be hosted by Linda Loftsgard and each girl should bring an empty coffee can with lid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Debbie Skelton
Peggy Schott
Linda Loftsgards
Open House for 25th Anniversary at Castalia Zion Church
An open house honoring Mr and Mrs Parebles on the church premises is set for Friday November 20 from 2 to 4 PM. All friends and neighbors are invited. no invitations are being sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parebles
Castalia Zion Bu Heran
Parlots
Pr Siday
ALCW General Meeting Sets Fall Supper Plans
The ALCW of West Clermont Lutheran Church held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the church. Final arrangements were made for the Fall Supper on Thursday, Nov. 10. They decided against a pre Christmas bake sale this year. Three circles will serve the Co op dinner in December. Mrs Don Cowell led the Advent program and Mrs Arthur Nelson led the offering meditation. Thank Offering Boxes were turned in. The meeting closed with prayer. Hostesses included Martha Circle members Mrs Roy Swenson Mrs Duane Kamp Mrs Don Cowell Mrs Louise Vick Mrs Merle Ruckdaschel Mrs Laura Olson Mrs Fran Hoapman Mrs William Wede and Mrs Harry Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Wander
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Keith Wander
Joy Wander
Roy Halverson
Harvey Koeneke
Colesburg
Cathryn Klanes
James Tayior
Matt
Dennis Bear
Henry Schweinerus
Herbert Martin
Walter Follett
James Taylor
Jerry Anderson
Tammy
Merle Anderson
Decorah
Gary Schott
West Union
LaVerne Swenson
Lynne Lauer
George Lauer
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Lynne
Clara Lauer
Eldon Frish
Sumner
Joe Wander
Wayne Flack
Luann
Burdette Sebastian
Michele
Craig
Dean Mitts
Marsha
Bobby
Becky
William Wede
Beverly
Dennis Olson
Lyle Olson
John Bakewell
Bakewell
Lawrence
New Albin
LaCrosse
Millard Heleon
Muscatine
Millard Nelson
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Richfield
Arthur Amundson
Clarence Amundson
John_ Gass
Aubrey Guyer
Millard Nelson, Jr
Roy_ Swenson
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
ALCW
West Clermont
Roy Swenson
Duane Kamp
Don Cowell
Louise Vick
Merle Ruckdaschel
Laura Olson
Fran Hoapman
Harry Amundson
Martha Circle
4 H Family Night Honors Clermont County Members
The Fayette event Saturday awarded 4 H members for dairy agricultural citizenship and demonstrations. Recipients included Brenda Stef fins and Stanley Anderson from Clermont Comets, David Rowland, Jane Anderson, Zoe Ann Dibble, Ann Nelson, Diane McNeil, with Eddie McNeil Mrs La Villa Rowland and Everett among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clermont
Brenda Steffins
Stanley” Anderson
David Rowland
Clermont Country
Jane Anderson
Zoe Ann Dibble
Ann Nelson
Ane McNeil
Eddie| McNeil
la Villa Rowland
Everett
Nephew Gordon Larson Killed in Traffic Accident
Mr. ana wirs, Millard C. Larson received a long distance call from Gates Mills Ohio, Sunday evening informing that Gordon Larson age 31 was killed instantly in a traffic accident. He had lost both parents years earlier and had practiced law the past year. He was living with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCoy of Gates Mills. Funeral and burial were at Gates Mills in the Church of the Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Wirs
Millard C. Larson
Gates Mills
Ohio
Gordon Larson
Roy McCoy
Church of the Vale
Local Winners Named for Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save
Winners of Gold Bond Stamps at Leo's U-Save this week include Mrs. Frank Woodson Clara Helgersen Ross James Back Kohls and Mrs. Arthur son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo's
U-Save
Frank Woodson
Clara Helgersen
Ross James
Back Kohls
Arthurson
Study Club Holds Annual Supper at Humphrey's Dairy
The Woodland Study Club held its annual supper at Humphrey's Dairy Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jack Dibble, Mr and Mrs Duane Kamp and family, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Walvatne, Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson, Mrs Turner, Mrs Sophie Vasby, Mrs Amy Hovland, Mrs Myrtle Peterson, Mr and Mrs William Burrow, Mr and Mrs Harry Gunderson, Mr and Mrs George VY Larson, and Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Humphrey’s Dairy
Jack Dibble
Duane Kamp
Lawrence Walvatne
Arthur Nelson
Turner
Sophie Vasby
Amy Hovland
Myrtle Peterson
William Burrow
Harry Gunderson
George VY. Larson
Vernon Anderson
Clermont Lutheran Parish announces meetings and supper schedule
Roger W. Peterson, pastor, leads activities from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 at West Clermont, including Bible study, circle meetings, and junior and senior class confirmations. A Lutefish and Turkey Supper on Nov. 10 starts at 4:30 p.m. tickets at the door, with a clothing drive and Thanksgiving services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Roger W. Peterson
East Clermont Thurs
Marilyn Larsons
Peterson
Bethel Bible Study
West Clermont
Luther League
Tues
Circle Bible Study
West Clermont Laetheran
East
Kling Man's Clothes Shop Holiday Heater Sale
Ladies encouraged to buy now to ensure their husbands have a new heater for the holidays at Kling Man's Clothes Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kling~ Man
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Notic Sie
Clermont Sng
Farm Farm Bureau
Homeman
Meek Millard
Wry
Son
Cim of
Protect the People
Hunters Accident Insurance
Grinnell Mutual
Walter C. Follett
Agency
Kellys
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Joel Roger Berg
Raat
Leo Griebenow
Henry Follett
Steve
George Larson
August Buecker
Lelih Wiatt
Greene
Kathy Gress
Del-amer Kingery
Leanna Hulbert
Helen Osmundson
Dale Welsh
Williamsburg
Osmundson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Paul Amundson
Julian Moe
Evelyn Bilden
Richard Neumann
David
Tilliel Amundson
Joe Baker
Danny
Warren
Coryell
Paul
Rose Olson
Clara
Mike
Terry. Knennen
Festina
Ray Kleve
Calmar
Margaret Wenthold
Ray
Greg Wenthold
Ossian
Francis Wenthold
Arnold Kleve
Sherry
Robin
Darla
Jim Kleves
Curtis Olson
Louis A. Olson
Allan Lange
Oscar Thompson
Ben Frautschy
Henry Thompson
Albert Christianson
Albert Hagen
Glenwood Church
Dawn
East Clermont A.L.C.W. Met
The
Bucks
Leslie Anderson
William Lerch
Geraldine Williams
Open West Union Farmers Savings Bank Monday
Olsons
Lynne Schori
Janice Nims
San Francisco
Ernest Helgerson
Sheila
Sharnell
Tonder Griffith
Seattle
Wash
Ruth Schott
Skeltons
FELCO
Felco Pig Grower
Clermont Pepperstrs
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