Leo Riegel Birthday Traveled to Hawaii for Winter
Leo Riegel celebrated his 10th birthday with a group of classmates after school. Mrs. Riegel hosted a lunch and games for the boys Robert Johnson Ralph Kneeland Robert Schupanitz David Gutcher Duane Gutcher Lew Barnhouse and Howard Kittelgon. The family plans a winter stay in Honolulu with Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Skeen and Mr. and Mrs. H A Lubke’s daughter Lucille and Irene Erickson attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lubke
Leo Riegel
West Clermont Mission Society Meets at Church Parlor
The West Clermont Mission Society met on Wednesday November 20 at the church parlors with hostesses Mesdames J A Erickson Mary Tatro Almer Leo Nelson Tomanson Oscar Larson Burhell Larson and Wm A Nelson The meeting opened with What Your Father Does is Well Trees report moved by Mrs Burnas officers to be nominated for December meeting Rev Nesset led devotions from Esther Miss Mattes of Decorah spoke on Lutheran Welfare Society work Birthday offerings were given by Mrs Herbert Martin and Mrs A S Hoag Several local residents were noted as dinner guests at the Oscar R Larson home in Oelwein Other local visits included Lucian Appelman with her mother Mrs Henry Whitford Volga Arthel Meyer returning from Greenville Pa and Louie Anderson visiting relatives at Wadena.
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West Clermont Mission Society
Mesdames
J. A. Erickson
Mary Tatro
Almer Leo Nelson
Tomanson
Oscar Larson
Burhell ‘Larson
Wm. A. Nelson
Richard Griebenow
Herbert Martin
Nesset
Alvin Amundson
A. 5
Hoag
Mattes
Decorah
Lutheran Welfare Society
Bertha Frisbie
Anna Gunderson
Elmer H. Larson
Opal
Lavern
Almer Amundson
Emma
Gunderson
Verla
Clermont
Harvey
Larson
Charles
Oelwein
Oscar R. Larson
Lucian
Appelman
Henry Whitford
Volga
Arthel Meyer
Jay Carey
Greenville
Louie Anderson
Wadena
Clarence Johnson
Lyle Gunderson
Amvets Auxiliary Meeting Recaps Fundraising and Activities
Amvets Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Hans Larson with Mrs. Henry Kittelson assisting. A letter sought old electrical equipment for veterans rehabilitation. A committee will collect articles. The group celebrated Pearl Harbor Day with selling the White Four-leaf Clover and planned a public bingo in the Halverson building. Proceeds support the Christmas hospital fund. Members received hospital needs updates and hot-water bag covers. Sunshine fund was noted and refreshments served.
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Amvets
Hans Larson
Henry Kittelson
Heatess
Kittelson
Martin Amundson
J. C. Halverson
Clarence Tatro
Nels Gilbert
Amvet
Halverson
Christmas Hospital Fund
Dugstad
Veterans’ Hospital
Tatro
Liberty Magazine
Flight Training School Begins Under GI Bill Guidance
Government supervised flight training starts this week with a class forming under the GI Bill. Veterans may claim five hours toward earning a private pilot license, with the course taking eight to twelve weeks to complete. Music performance by W. C. Pettit entertains Fayette County residents in a high school assembly, followed by reports on the Beginners Band practice and a Sophomore Theater Party. The event featured classical pieces such as Humoresque and At Dawning and highlighted local student musicians Carmen Loftsgard and Eileen Wede among others.
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W. C. Pettit
Fayette County
Carmen Loftsgard
Eileen Wede
Richard Wenrich
Gordon Larson
Billy Swenson
G. I
Teachers Attend Fayette County Council Meeting in West Union
The Fayette County Council gathered at West Union High School for a regular meeting on Wednesday evening, November 20, with attendees including Mrs. Moore and M. H. Moore and delegates Ona Lee Coleman and Roger Northrup. ISUEA proposals for 1947 school legislation were reviewed amid streeting discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terchers
West Union
Amundson
Olson
Demo
Schultz
Mrs. Moore
M. H. Moore
Fayette County
Payette County
Delegate Assembly of
Iowa State Education Assn
Ona Lee Coleman
Westgate
Roger Northrup
Oelwein
Supt. Moore
Ava .B
Moyle
Teachers Attend meeting of northeast Iowa basketball coaches
Mr Lorber and Mr Reed attended a meeting of basketball coaches and referees in New Hampton on Wednesday November 20 Lyle Quin executive head of the Iowa High School Athletic Assn spoke and supervised film showings for the group The article notes girls aim to avenge a prior loss to Randalia and the Luana teams scheduled to play Clermont December 3 marking a long awaited Clermont Luana matchup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorber
Reed
Northeast Iowa
New Hampton
Lyle Quin
Iowa High School Athletic Assn
Randalia
Clermont
Luana
Perm i
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets November 22
The Grand Meadow Study club gathered at Mrs Richard Olson's home with 14 members and one visitor present. Hostesses served lunch after the meeting began with Psalm 100. Readings by Alice Kittelson and Beryl Swenson, a bulb care talk by Clarice Lien, and Beulah Kozelka on electrical appliances. Sophie Kittelson reported $10 from an Afghan sale to fund Postville hospital supplies. The group decided to buy Christmas gifts for an exchange at the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Richard Olson
Max
Emma Gunderson
iMe
BMS
THT
Beryl Swenson
Alice Kittelson
Clarice Lien
Beulah Kozelka
Sophie Kittelson
Postville Hospital
Christmas Seal Drive Opens With Early Local Gift
Max Reed led the effort as the first contributor to the Christmas seal sale. About 140 letters were mailed on Saturday November 23 with 15 returns totaling 18 dollars 50 cents, averaging 31 25 cents per envelope. The campaign urges gifts to fund efforts against tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Reed
Brunch Entertainment for Ladies Hosts and Prize Winners
Entertained at a brunch at 11 a.m. Saturday honoring Mesdames Ruth Olson Crowe Wilma Lorber Beulah Henderson Frances Cline LaNora Halverson Jean Reed Edith Accola Joyce Appelman and Mildred Moore. Bridge in the afternoon. prizes awarded to Lorber Crowe and Accola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jake
Hubert Steele
Mesdames
Ruth Olson
Ee Crowe
Wilma Lorber
Beulah Henderson
Frances Cline
LaNora Halverson
Jean Reed
Edith Accola
Joyce Appelman
Mildred Moore
Lorber
Crowe
Surprise Shower for Mr and Mrs Robert Burrow
A social shower was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Burrow to honor Mr and Mrs Robert Burrow. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Stones Mr and Mrs William Paulson of Oelwein Mr and Mrs Tom Wetherbee of Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kinsel of West Union Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenaw Mr and Mrs William Burrow and August and Albert Burrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Barnes
Dom
Richard Griebenow
Dennis
Bill Wilson
Elkader
Bob Mott
Grace Barker
Tommy
Kenneth Barker
West Union
Howard Boye
Robert Mott
Grace Baker
Bob Barker
Elgin
Robert Burrow
Wm. Burrow
Frank Stones
Wm. Paulson
Oclwein
Tom Wetherbee
Hawkeye
Lawrence Kinsel
Richard Griebenaw
August
Albert Burrow
Wanted Mati for Rawleigh business and church notes
Classified ad seeks a hustler for Rawleigh business permanent position. Mail details to Rawleighs Dept 1AK109103 Freeport Hl. Meanwhile local social notes report visits and clergy changes. Alfred Buraas family visited, Gunston attends Luther Theological Seminary and serves as part time pastor in Benson Minnesota. his father Rev G Gunston resigns Montpelier North Dakota pastorate to move to Benson mid February. Many local families hosted dinner guests including Richard Olson, Franklin Olson, Harry Stolle Jr and others from Waterloo West Union Riverside California Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Buraas
Bertina Buraas
Stanley Gunston
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Benson, Minn
G. Gunston
Montpelier
Benson
Minn
Gunston
Clermont Lutheran
Richard O. Olson
Franklin Olson
Waterloo
Harry Stolle, Jr
Judith
West ‘Union
John Jungblut
James
Riverside
Calif
Olivia
New Plane for Local Airfield
Oscar Hanson and fr. Leo OToole traveled to Wayne Michigan last week to fly home a 1947 Stinsnn for Schrader Hanson Flying Service. Oscar then went to Cleveland Ohio for the National Air Show to learn about new aeronautics and returned home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hanson
Leo O'Toole
Lycurgus
Wayne, Mich
Schrader & Hanson Flying Service
Oscar
Cleveland
Ohio
Wall Johnson Nuptials Mary Wall and Harold Ray Johnson to wed
Miss Mary Wall of Monroe North Carolina becomes bride of Harold Ray Johnson of Clermont in First Baptist Monroe ceremony. Rev Jack T Akin officiates. Reception follows. The couple to travel to Iowa for honeymoon and reside in Monroe after December 15 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Elizabeth Wall
Monroe
North Carolina
Harold Ray Johnson
Clermont
Jack T. Akin
First Baptist Church
Doris Funderburk
Dorothy Hill
Akin
Carolyn Williams
Winton Clontz
Sandra Hzell
Sandra Kay Wall
Warren A. Richards
Camp Sutton
Overseas
C. Truman Wall
Ruby E. Taylor
Salem
Harold Wall
Charlotte
Henry Walker
Iowa
Jwhnson
Vernon E. Wall
Surprise Birthday Gathering for Mary Tschantz
Mary Tschantz enjoyed a Saturday birthday surprise from friends. The party featured games, gifts, and a lunch of sandwiches, cake, and ice cream with attendees including Lorraine Kittelson, Gloria Buraas, Darlene Olson, Lavonne Swenson, Helen Gerner, Margaret Tschantz, Roger Amundson, David Appelman, Henry Westpfahl, Kenny Taise, and Gerald Schupanitz. Echo Want Ads Pay. Try one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tschantz
Mary
Lorraine Kittelson
Gloria Buraas
Darlene Olson
Lavonne Swenson
Helen Gerner
Margaret Tschantz
Rogler Amundson
David Appelman
Henry Westpfahl
Kenny Taise
Gerald Schupanitz
Piano and Rolls Tour Schedule for Clermont Visit
Vernd Netzow of Waukesha Wisconsin routes a piano viewing in Clermont Iowa set for the dates 13 and 14. Annabelle Loftsgard a Upper Iowa student spent the weekend at parental Theo Loftsgard's home. Irene Ostlie and John Brandt attended Will Krogman’s funeral at Etikader Friday afternoon. Jake Wander family and Lila Nygaard family visited Alma Anderson’s home Tuesday evening.
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Netzow
Route 5
Box 310
Waukesha
Wis
Clermont
Iowa
Annabelle Loftsgard
Upper Iowa
Theo. Loftsgard
Irene Ostlie
John Brandt
Will, Krogman
Etikader
Jake Wander
Lila Nygaard
Alma Anderson
B and P Women Meet at Clara Belschner Home
The B P women gathered Monday evening at Clara Belschner’s home with Loretta Amlundson assisting. Fourteen members and two guests Jean Reed and Wilma Londer attended. Evelyn Allert joined. After the business session, bridge was played with Jean Reed high and Abigail Demo second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Belschner
Loretta, Amlundson
Jean Reed
Wilma Londer
Evelyn Allert
Jéan Reed
Abigail Demo
Luther Leaguers Hold Joint Banquet in Clermont
West and East Clermont Luther Leagues hosted a Sunday banquet at the West church with 80 attendees. Rev R B Helgesen spoke on Take Time for God as Oliver Larson shared the Pocket Testament story. Signe Hanson led candle lighting, Lorraine Kilbtsun played trumpet, and two quartets performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
East Clermont Luther Leagues
West Church
Mothers of the West Clemont
Arthur Amundson
Campfire Meeting at Legion Hall Honors New Members
The Odako Campfire girls met in the Legion hall with ten members and a guardian present. The group pledged allegiance and reviewed Campfire law, honors, and requirements. Pins were awarded to Joan Gerner and Gloria Buraas for bringing new members, and plans were set for a breakfast on November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
Legion Hall
Joan Gerner
Gloria Buraas
St Peter's Church Mass Schedule and Thanksgiving Mass
St Peter's Church announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10 o'clock and weekday masses at 7 o'clock, except Saturday. Weekday masses will be held at the chapel until further notice. A special Thanksgiving mass is scheduled Thursday morning at 8 30 in the church. Fr Robert Cooney Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooney
Clermont Lutheran Parish Schedule and Thanksgiving Observances
Pastor A O Nesset leads services at Highland and West Clermont with congregational gifts to the Lutheran Welfare Society of Lown. Thanksgiving Day service at 9 30 am with combined senior choirs. Dec 2 East Clermont annual meeting at 10 am. Dec 3 West Clermont meeting at 8 pm. Dec 4 West Clermont Societies meeting with hostesses listed. Dec 5 East Clermont Societies meeting with hostesses and program chair specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
Highland
Lutheran Welfare Society of Lown
West Clermont
West
East Clermont
Herbert Martin
Elmer Blockhus
Wm. Schweinefus
Roy Sechara
Floyd Bergeson
Roy Swenson
Mesdames
Even Lien
Alphie Thorson
James Taylor
Olaf Berg
Mervin Hunsberger
Orville Berg
Clermont Methodist Church Sunday Service Schedule
Clermont Methodist Church schedules union Sunday school at 10 a m and evening worship at 7 40 o clock We meet this week The Christian Advocate subscriptions were ratifying The Woman s Society will meet with Mrs LaNora Halverson next Thursday evening Dec 5 at 7 30 o clock Bruce D Jones Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Christian Advocate
Woman's Society
LaNora Halverson
Clermont Calendar Tuesday Meeting and Wednesday Band
Clermont Calendar lists Tuesday meeting of Town council, Wednesday Priscilla Working Band, and Thursday Rosary and Altac Guild gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
Rosary and
Winter visits noted for Marian and Prairiedu Chien families
Mrs. Thos Powers of Marian Ohio spends winter with her daughter Mrs J M Keating at Clearwater Florida address 1018 Drew St Leon Loftsgard of Prairie du Chien Wis visits his mother Mrs Jessie Loftsgard for Thanksgiving Danny Rounds of Hawk spends Thanksgiving at his home here ye 8 ation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Powers
Marian
Ohio
J. M. Keating
Clearwater
Florida
Drew St
Leon Loftsgard
Prairie Iu Chien
Wis
Jessie Loftsgard
Danny Rounds
Hawk
Ation
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Hawaii
Weat Clermont
Richard L. Olson
John Deere
Glermont, Iowa
Clase
iNov
Odition
Rawleigh Business
Rawleigh's
Freeport
Johnson
Louie T. Anderson
Ole Johnson
Pacific
Tl Jeeetest High School
Mary Tschants
Echo
B. & P. Womens Met
Luther Leaguers
Carload
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Company
Clermont, Iowa
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Bruce D. Jones
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