Legion Auxiliary Honors Members and Hosts Veterans Event
The American Legion Auxiliary held a November 5 event at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Willet Miller hosting and Louie Olson assisting. About 42 members attended with three guests, and reports noted donations to Clinton and Des Moines hospitals, carpet rag drives, and cookie shipments to Knoxville Hospital. District and county leaders spoke on unit activities, highlighting long-time member Mrs. Roy Swenson and junior members led by Andine Vasby. Mr. and Mrs. James Triem of Marion visited relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Legion Auxili
Willet Miller
Louie Olson
Millard
Bear
All” Veterans
Clinton Hospital
Des Moines
Ruth Olson
Knoxville
Todgy
Follbwa
Mdams
Fred Cline
Lorranne Crowe
Dean DeSart
Robert Burrow
Ole Blockhus
Nylor
Independence Hospital
Hauth
Hawkeye
Balk
Waucoma
Roy Swengon
Swenson
Lavonne)Nelson
Joanne
Clermont
Carol
Bonnie
Margie
Andine Vasby
East Clermont Societies Hold November Meeting
East Clermont Societies met on Thursday November 4 with hostesses Marie Anderson Drew Wattrud Merril Gunderson Eugene Thorson Art Helgerson and George Frieden Mrs S B Knudsen led devotion A ten dollar gift to the Mission Society came from Mrs F D Turner of Kenosha Wisconsin Christmas boxes for service members are organized by Mrs Ole Blockhus and Mrs Hilder Bilden A bake sale is planned this month Clothing and canned foods were sent to Bethany Indian Mission Ames Children’s Home and Aaze Haugen Decorah Calmar Sunset homes Mrs M J Block read the society history for 1953 1955 Sewing Society officers named Mrs Millard Bilden president Mrs Millard Gisleson 1st vice president Mrs Eugene Moorhead 2nd vice president Mrs Orville Berg treasurer Mrs Henry Kittelson ec Mrs Eugene Thorson librarian Reports from the WMF Workers conference at Waukon were given by Clara Peterson and Mrs Norris Reierson Mrs Oliver Arson program chair conducted Bible study Bank envelopes were returned Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Ole Blockhus M J Blockhus H H Gilbertson and Millard Bilden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Mdris
Andrew Wattrud
Merril Gunderson
Eugene Thorson
Art Helgerson
George Frieden
S. B. Knudsen
Mission Society
F. D. Turner
Kenosha
Wis
Ole Blockhus
Hilder Bilden
Bethany
Ames
Aaze Haugen
Decorah
Calmar Sunset
M. J. Block
Sewing Society
Millard Bilden
Mdms
M .J Blockhus
H. H. Gilbertson
Grade school closes for two weeks amid contagious outbreak
Twenty five years ago the grade school shut Thursday for a two week period as smallpox and scarlet fever spread rapidly. Martin Nelson purchased the White Star Oil and Gas business from John Shipton and will deliver to town and surrounding territory. CARD OF THANKS from Mrs. Malvin Johnson expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and letters during hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Nelson
White Star Oil and Gas
John Shipton
Malvin Johnson
Woodland Study Club Meeting Highlights and Guests
Mrs William Burrow hosted the Woodland Study Club on Tuesday November 9. Sixteen members contributed heirlooms and antiques while the group sang and scripture readings were shared. A Thanksgiving symbol reading and Armistice Day article were presented, with poetry and a birthday song for Mrs David Appelman. Prizes were awarded to several members and guests included Theo Loftsgard and Richard Grisbenow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Appelman
Harry Gunderson
Raymond Erhardt
Art Nelson
Inga Anderson
Roy Swenson
Ver
Non Anderson
Midms
Calendar items list club and meeting dates
Catholic Order of Foresters on Thursday November 18. Rosary Society and Altar Guild on Sunday November 21. Firemen’s meeting on Monday November 22. Clermont Study Club on Tuesday November 23. Town and Country Club on Thursday November 25. Grand Meadow Study Club on Friday November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Clermont
Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow
Card of Thanks from Mrs Helgers on hospital visit
Mrs Clara M Helgerson expresses sincere thanks for cards letters flowers and gifts from her Rochester Minn Methodist hospital and Postville hospital friends. She notes extensive appreciation. Also lists Dover No 6 school program and White Elephant sale details with teacher Nora Halvorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Postville Hospital
Clara M. Helgerson
Dover No. 6
NaNora Halvorson
Clermont Senior News Portrait of a multi activity student
The issue highlights senior John Knudsen born in Des Moines on July 12, 1937. He splits time among English, problems, algebra, biology, and band, chorus, and athletic teams, while enjoying chocolate pie and songs by Musk Rat Ramble. Future plans hint at Luther and a passion for baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knudsen
Des Moines
Ruthven
Stacy Sisters
Eddie Matthews II
Luther
Seventh Grade Report Cards Show Moderate Improvement
A reader note reports seventh grade progress with comments that the report cards were "pretty good" for the first time. The snippet suggests continuation on page 40.
Methodist Church announces Sunday service and picnic
Our bi weekly worship service will be held this coming Sunday at 8 45 a m Visitors are always welcome At 6 30 this coming Sunday evening we will meet for our church picnic supper and fellowship at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gutcher All members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Steinman
Gerald Gutcher
Clermont Lutheran Parish S. B. Knudsen Pastor
Parish notes outline services at West Clermont East Clermont Highland and Interstate office events. Weekly divine worship Sunday school and catechetical class times listed with choir and special services. Donations clothing for Lutheran World Relief requested by Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Knudsen
West Clermont
The
Mission Society
East Clermont
Lor
James Taylor
Norman Amundson
Church Couner
West Cleremont
Highland
Ladies’ Aid and Dorcas Societies
Interstate
Elkader
Lutheran World Relief
St. Peter's Church Mass Schedule and Confessions
St Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m Weekday masses at 8:00 a m except Saturday Confessions are Saturday evening and before Mass. Rev Fr Robert Cooney is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Full Gospel Sunday School and Services Announced
The notice invites a full gospel undenominational Sunday school at 10:00 a m, Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 8:06 p m, and Bible study on Thursday at 8:00 p m led by the Rev and Mrs James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jorgensons on Ames TV Today
Dr and Mrs G E Jorgenson who left this morning to return to Hollywood will appear on WOI TV in Ames for an interview about their novel Of Time to Live They plan to return home early next April Their New York publisher will release another book next fall titled The Curse of the Kiang Hai
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jorgenson
Hollywood
Calif
Ames
WOI - TV
Jorgenson
New York
Clermont Study Club Meets With Religion and Youth Program
The Clermont Study Club held a Tuesday session at Mrs. Millard Nelsons home with twelve members attending. Mrs. Larson led the program on religion and youth, accompanied by Mrs. Lucian Appelman in song. The club appointed a safety chairman and an Americanism chairman, naming Mrs. Burkard Riegel and Mrs. Louie Olson respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Millard Nelson
Millard ”. Larson
Lucian Appelman
Burkard Riegel
Louie Olson
Death of Former Local Business Man
Ward reports the death of Christian Haug, a well known former Clermont business man, at Decatur Illinois on October 31. Funeral services and burial occurred in Decatur on November 2. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bakewell and Andella and Duane of Lansing and Mrs Theresa Bakewell of New Albin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Christian Haug
Clermont
Decatur
Ill
Lawrence Bakewell
Andella and
Duane
Lansing
Theresa Bakewell
New Albin
John Bakewell
Satur- AY
Schilling pastors hold gathering near school house
In a rural setting about 2 1/2 miles west of Clermont on Highway 1G, Schilling and fellow pastors invite everyone to join a community assembly at the schoolhouse. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Clermont
West Clermont Mission Society Meeting Highlights
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday November 10 with hostesses Molris Jacob Wander Louise A Olson LaVerne Stumme Lyle Gunderson Gordon Schupbach Gilbert Anderson Joe Wander and Walter Durschér. Mrs Theo Loftsgard announced the program including hymns and a reading. Business noted bank offerings and committees for the November 18 hate fish supper. Birthday offerings were given by several members including Mdms Ole Christianson Rosina Anderson Arthur Amundson E H Hilgemann Herbert Martin and Arnold Stumme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Molris
Jacob Wander
Louise A. Olson
LaVerne Stumme
Lyle Gunderson
Gordon Schupbach
Gilbert Anderson
Joe Wander
Walter Durschér
Theo Loftsgard
Loftsgard
Mdms
Ole Christianson
Rosina Anderson
Arthur Amundson
E. H. Hilgemann
Herbert Martin
Arnold Stumme
1954 Christmas Seal Sale announced by Clermont chair
Mrs. Fred Cline, chairman of the Clermont T. B. heart drive, announces the 1954 Christmas Seal Sale will run from November 22 to December. It is the only yearly appeal for funds to fight tuberculosis and heart disease. About 800 new active T. B. cases are found yearly, with only about half detected. tuberculosis is contagious. Will you buy Christmas seals to aid elimination of this disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Clermont T. B
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James Triem
Marion
E. C
Enterprise
I Ae
Rae Beck
Aaa
Astmar Daesea Seas
Clermont School News
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Ass'n
Iowa Heart Assin
Marilyn Guyer
Ann Larson
Joan Bennett
Lincoln
Annabelle Lee
Home Ec
Ossian
Elgin
Spice
Marco Polo
Jerry Wander
Bobby
Kay Swenson
Joyce Larson
Clermont Lutheran Parish
St. Peter’s Church
Jorgensons
Ames TV
W. C
Bake Sale
East Clermont Ladies’ Aid
Ford Garage
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
FDIC
Ford
Fred
Cline Motor CO
Worth
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