Irene Erickson Honored At Bridal Shower
Irene Erickson was honored at a Monday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Herman Lubke and Mrs. Jack Bush at the Lubke home. The guest list included Mrs. Ray DeSart, Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mrs. Dale DeSart, Mrs. J. A. Erickson, Mrs. Louise Miller, Mrs. J. C. Halverson, Mrs. Len Simek, Mrs. Keith Thoma, Mrs. Marion Moore, Mrs. Ruth Starkey, Andine Vasby, and Sally Meyer. Also present were guests of honor and others. several could not attend. Bridge was played and a lunch served after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lubke
Jack Bush
Lubtee
Irene Erickson
Ray DeSart
Robert Wilson
Dale DeSart
Elgin
J. A. Erickson
Louise Miller
J. C. Halverson
Len Simek
Keith Thoma
Marion Moore
Ruth Starkey
Andine Vasby
Sally Meyer
Clifton Pringle
Verla Gunderson
Glenice Hangartner
Bridge
Bride-to-Be Honored At Candle Light Dinner For Arthel Meyer
Entertained at the Blake home on Saturday evening for Miss Arthel Meyer who will wed LaVern Stumme on Sunday Nov 30. Yellow and white decor set the theme with floating ducks and flowers. Guests joined in shower games while Lois Olson sang and Mrs M H Moore accompanied. Mrs Steele offered two musical readings with Mrs Emil Lassig. A mock wedding impressed the group as gifts for the bride were gathered from West Union attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Blake
R.W. Steele
Blake
Arthel, Meyer
LaVern Stumme
Lois Olson
M. H. Moore
Theo
Lofts- Mraf
Emil Lassig
M. Heere
Andie? Vasby
Pearl Stone
West Union
An- Sally
Clarence Tatroland
Vern Pratt
Pratt
Janet Pratt
Allen Olson
Winner
S. D
Roy Halverson
Aulden Anderson
Aulden
Roy
Bernard Schrader
Meservey
Lin Clermont
Aulden Cornish
Postville
Ewald Lyngaas
Hans J. Larson
George V. Larson
Harriet Dugstad
Clarice
Lou Engelhart
Carl Voelz
Luana
Bud Schrader
Ralph Schrader
Clermont Boy Scouts to Collect Waste Paper
The Clermont Boy Scouts will collect waste paper on Saturday November 29. Residents should tie old papers and magazines in bundles and place them on the curb by 9 20 a m for pickup. 18 cents Mrs Joe Brady and Janice of Minneapolis are visiting in the Ray Reierson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Boy Scouts
Joe Brady
Janice
Minneapolis
Ray Reierson
Clermont Clermont County News November 1947 highlights
A reader compiled schedule dates for Clermont county basketball and county events from November to February including Ossian Randalia Elgin Stanley Waterville McGregor and Calmar games, county and sectional plays, plus scholarship tests at Clermont. Also notes daily menus, sports scores, and student features Betty Suckow and Wayne Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Randalia
Waucoma
Elgin
Stanley
Waterville
McGregor
Monons
Calmar
St Peter's Mission Ends With Prayerful Closing
The three day mission at St. Peter's Church concluded Wednesday evening with special prayers a sermon renewal of baptismal vows papal blessings and Benediction. Father Wm McGuire of the Society of Mary based in St Paul Minn led the mission with Father Mullen Fayette celebrant for Benediction Father Cooney Clermont master of ceremonies Also present were Rev Peter Friedman Calmar and Rev Vernon Peters McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Wm. McGuire
Society of Mary
St. Paul, Minn
Father Mullen
Fayette
Father Cooney
Clermont
Peter Friedman
Calmar
Vernon Peters
McGregor
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Gift Drive Aided by Members
The American Legion Auxiliary met November 11 at Mrs Sophia Folletts home with Mrs Edna Nelson assisting. They planned gifts not exceeding $2 and 8 stamped unaddressed Christmas cards for the Des Moines Veterans Hospital gift shop. A thousand poppies were ordered for spring, $10 donated to the Scout drive, and $25 given to Yanks program with Clermont unit lagging. Armistice Day program featured readings and songs by Andine Vasby, Joan Swenson, Cathryn Crowe, Elsie Marie Jerdee, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sophia Follett
Edna Nelson
Des Moines Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa
Clermont
Wilmar
Andine Vasby
Christmas Seals Boost Tuberculosis X-ray Program in Iowa
The greatest program for finding unknown tuberculosis cases in Iowa is now under way. In the coming year over 100,000 people will receive X-ray examinations funded by Christmas seals sold this season. Readers are urged to buy seals and return envelopes promptly to county chairmen. Local notices include Castalia guests at John Bakewell’s, Irene Crowe and Margaret visiting in town, Alfred Ehler’s trip to Rochester for their daughter Beatrice’s appendectomy, and Luther College concert at Decorah featuring Igor Gorin the renowned baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fred Cline
Elmer Schutte
Eleanor
Castalia
John Bakewell
Irene Crowe
Margaret
Oelwein
Crowe
Alfred Ehler
Rochester
Minn
Beatrice
Harvey Jarma
Charles Barton
Dubuque
Clermont
Agnes
Lowise Bilden
Decorah
Luther College
Decorah Concert Association
Igor Gorin
America
West Clermont Mission Society Meeting Recalls November Parlor Session
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday November 19 at church parlors with entertainment committee members Mesdames Olson Guyer Paulson Guyer Frautchy Christianson Nesset and Olson. Rev A O Nesset led devotions and the secretary reported. Mary Tatro and A O Nesset were named to prepare a program for the Aase Haugen home. A copy of Under Nippons New Order was presented for subscriptions to The Missionary. December hostess assignments were announced and the gathering closed with prayer and doxology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames Richard ©. Olson
Lyle Guyer
George Paulson
Victor Guyer
Ben Frautchy
Ole Christianson
Aubrey Guyer
Albert Christianson
A. O.nesset
Mary Tatro
A. O. Nesset
Jon
Aase Haugen
New Order
Amvet Auxiliary Report Sends Supplies to Knoxville Hospital
Amvet Auxiliary met November 25 at the home of Mrs. Elmer Nelson with Mrs. Isabelle Nelson co hosting. President Mrs. Gress presided as chaplain Mrs. Becker led a pledge and prayer. The hospital committee sent 16 bibs, 12 wash cloths, five 9x9, one 12x12 and one 6x6 sterile wrappers to Knoxville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Elmer L. Nelson
Isabelle Nelson
Gress
Harry Becker
Knoxville
Claude Gress
G. ©. Gunderson
Dubuque
Veterans’ Hospitals
Veterans
Social Fragments From Midwest Social Roundup
Oscar Hanson stayed with sister and brother in Chicago from Sunday to Wednesday. Mrs. Gerald Gutcher attended a school of instruction in Elgin on Tuesday. Fred Cline traveled to Des Moines Thursday for a business meeting. Several guests gathered at multiple homes including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans in Waukon and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Westcott in West Union. Mrs. Zella Hail from Thompson Falls, Montana, was visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hanson
Fred Bilden
Chicago
Gerald Gutcher
Elgin
Fred Cline
Des Moines
Richard Griebel
Now and Dennis
Ed Barnes
Joe Evans
Waukon
Fremont Sullivan
Dorothy
Marguerite
Eugene Westcott
Bert Westcott
West Union
Zella Hail
Thompson Falls
Montana
Woodland Study Club Meets for Thanksgiving Program
The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs Roy Swenson s home with ten members. Reading readings included November Days by Mrs Vernon Anderson and Thanksgiving by Mrs Jelena Gunderson. Contests yielded prizes to Mrs George Larson Mrs Roy Swenson Mrs Louie Hovilard and Clarice Aanes. Visitors Jean Clarice Aanes and Mrs Carmen Swenson attended. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Study Club
Roy Swenson
Vernon Anderson
Jelena Gunderson
Will Hemesath
Art Nelson
George V. Larson
Louie Hovilard
Clarice Aanes
Jean
Carmen Swenson
Clermont Study Club measures memorial and plans vesper services
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. 2. L. Crowe’s home on Tuesday afternoon November 18 with a brief memorial for former member Mrs. Lillian Larrabee Tirrel. A group of high school girls sang two songs under Mrs. M. H. Moore, and Neva Durscher read a poem followed by a short memory by Mrs. J. C. Halvorson. The club will sponsor vesper services this year with details to be announced. committees were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Loyalty Sunday and holiday events at Clermont Lutherans
The West Clermont and East Clermont congregations announce a Loyalty Sunday service on Thanksgiving Day at 9 30 a m with Cantata Ruth by Gaul at Sacred concert in the afternoon and evening events. December meetings include annual congregational business sessions and Priscilla group activities with hostesses and program chairs. Confirmands meet Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Negset
West Clermont
East Clermont
At & P.m
Ruth
Gaul
Priscilla
Mesdames Win
Schweinefus
Elmer Blockhus
Raymond Erhardt
Ray Schara
Clarence Johnson
Wm. B. Miller
Ernest Holt
Donald Larsen
John Sampson
Ames Olson
Orville Berg
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets With Readings and Song
The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered Friday November 21 at Mrs. Arthur Helgerson’s home. Hostess led singing and scripture, roll call and secretary’s report preceded business. Programs included readings by Mrs. Carmen Swenson and Mrs. Emma Gunderson, a picture study “A Pioneer Woman” by Mrs. Esther Helgerson, and a storage lesson continuation by Mrs. Red Kozelka. Lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Helgerson, with assistants Mrs. Merril Gunderson and Mrs. Myrtle Thorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Arthur Helgerson
Carmen Swenson
Emma Gunderson
Esther Helgerson
Red Kozelka
Merril Gunderson
Myrtle Thorson
Camp Fire Girls and B P Women Meeting Notes
Camp Fire Girls met at Elaine Tatro’s home on Monday November 24 with singing as the opening. New members learned the hand signal and lessons included making salad. B P women met November 25 at Lucy Engle’s home with Joycelyn Bakewell. plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas set, new officers installed, and committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako Camp
Elaine Tatro
Elsie Marie Jerdee
Joan Gerner
Larry Cline
Lucy Engle
Joycelyn Bakewell
Lorraine Crowe
Hazel Johnson
Lou Jones
E. L. Crowe
McGregor
Henderson farm sale attracts spirited bidding results
The Henderson farm sale on Monday afternoon drew strong bids with a Fordson tractor at 1125 dollars, steers priced at 132.50, alfalfa hay 1.35 per bale, straw 0.46 per bale, top cow 152.50, corn 2.37, oats 1.36, and a manure spreader at 172.50. Orvin Thompson conducted the sale with Farmers Savings Bank as clerk and Lester Anderson as treasurer. household goods auction follows Saturday at Cline's Ford Garage and the old Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Fordson
Orvin Thompson
Farmers Savings Bank
Lester Anderson
Henderson's
Cline
Ford
Opera House
Laird Cline honored at 6:30 potluck supper
A 6:30 oclock pot luck supper at the Blake home honored Mr and Mrs Laird Cline. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Henderson Mr and Mrs Louie Olson Mr and Mrs Franz Appelman Mr and Mrs Fred Cline Mr and Mrs C N Olson Arthur Meyer LaVerne Stumme Mr and Mrs W R Blake and Mrs R W Steele Anna Larrabee sent a gift and a 3 tiered wedding cake for the centerpiece. A set of dishes was presented to the couple and the evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Anna Larrabee
Mothers Club Meeting at East Clermont Church
The Mothers Club of East Clermont church met on November 11 with 14 members present led by Mrs Tilpher Bilden. They sang a hymn, read Psalm 27, and discussed the topic When shall we begin. Mrs Donald Laurson announced Mrs Surnard Hanson as book chairman for the coming year. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
East Clermont Church
Tilpher Bilden
Bilden
Donald Laurson
Che
Surnard ‘Hanson
Clermont Calendar Tuesday FE 8 meeting council clash
Clermont Calendar lists events for Tuesday February 8 including a council meeting and the Clermont Study Club. Wednesday features Prisvilla Working Band. Thursday offers the Rosary Society and Altar Guild activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Prisvilla
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Card of Thanks from Mrs Ed Stry
Thanks to friends for visits cards gifts and kindness during my recent illness signed Mrs Ed Stry with 13 cents included as a token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stry
Margaret Tschantz Visits Mother In Postville
Margaret Tschantz of Postville spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Bess Tschantz, during a brief family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tschantz
Postville
Bess Tschantz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Anderson
Helen Gerner
United States
Sport News
Schgpentzht
G. Kittleson
M. Tschantz
Betty Suckow
Betty
Wayne Sampson
St. Peter's Mission
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Lae Leew
Dieie
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Henderson Sale
Laird Cline
Mothers’ Club Meeting
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company
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