Women Club Meeting At Andizie Vasby Home
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Andizie Vasby's home for a luncheon Monday evening with 23 members and one guest present. Thank-you notes were read from Mrs. Dennis Bear and Mrs. Len Simek. A pledge to hire care for Lincoln Park next summer was noted for spring decision. A public benefit silent auction and lunch will be held at the next regular meeting. A $0 cash donation was received from Mrs. Marian Putz. Birthday songs honored members. October hostesses were Mrs. Howard Hoyle, Walter Kohls, and John Barnhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andizie Vasby
Vida, Nordhus
Elmer
Olson
Cochostemes
Luscheon
Dennis Bear
Len Simek
Shire
Lincollin Park
Marian Putz
Mdms
Arnold Stumme
Bess Blake
Howard Boyle
Walter Millard ‘Bear
Wayne Shipton
Elmer” ‘Olson
Emil Lassig
Mdris
Howard Hoyle
Walter Kohls
John Barnhouse
Legion Meets at Sheehan Olson Post Monday Oct 12
The Sheehan Olson Legion Post will hold its regular meeting Monday evening October 12 at 9 00 p m. The event includes movies lunch and door prizes for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan-Olson Legion Post
Junior American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Hansen Home
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday night at Mrs. Leon Hansen's home. New officers were elected including aoe and Sgt at arms Linda Phang. Members planned a Halloween party with disguises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion’ Auxiliary
Leon Hansen
Aoe
Sgt
Linda
Singer
Phang
Pleasant Valley 4-H Sharp Shooters Meeting Minutes
Pleasant Valley 4-H Sharp Shooters met at the Miller home on Monday September 28 with ten members present. Harold Boulton led a written quiz on Name the tools. New officers elected LaVerne Krueger president Terry Habeger vice president Kay Miller secretary Gary Miller reporter. Leaders named Clifton Miller Ken Krueger Roger Reeder. A pancake supper and family night planned for October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club
Kay
Gary
Nancy Miller
Harold Boulton
LaVerne Krueger
Terry Habeger
Kany Miller
Gacetrees
Gary Millers
Neporter
Flores Leaves State Highway Commission to Practice Law
Daniel T. Flores 34 chief counsel of the Iowa State Highway Commission resigns to form a private practice. He partners with Francis J. Prue in Pruss and Flores to be based in Cedar Rapids. A 1955 University of Iowa College of Law graduate, Flores coauthored two highway law books and is a veteran and church member. He is married to Annabelle Loftsgard, with two children, Teddy and Nanette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Flores
Iowa State Highway Commission
Flores
Francis J. Prue
Pruss and Flores
Cedar Rapids
State University of Iowa College of Law
Highway Commission
Iowa Bar Association
Reserve
Obituary for John Opperud of Clermont and Rock Island
John Martinus Opperud born January 1 1991 near Postville Iowa died October 2 in Rock Island Illinois. Survived by Peter Oppenid Austin Minnesota four sisters Jessie Loftsgard Chicago Etta Banek St Petersburg Irene Opperud Galveston Clara Scheel Cedar Falls one uncle Ole K Peterson Clermont and many nieces nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents. Card of thanks from brother and sisters thanks Rev Kronlokken singers organist pallbearers and those who served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martinus Opperud
Donf
Gunhild Peterson Opperud
Clayton
Postville
Rock Island
Ill
East Clermont
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets at Members Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Norman Amundsen’s home on September 25 with ten members present. Roll call answered with “My Vacation.” Mrs. Carmen Swenson and Mrs. Lyle Aanes were chosen to attend the next training school in Motrona. Mrs. Clarence Kittleson spoke on photography and reported on the Farm Progress show. Mrs. George Frieden and Mrs. Norman Amundson won prizes at the annual flower show. A collection was sent to the Pennies for Friendship funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Norman Amundsen
Carmen Swenson
Lyle Aanes
Motrona
Clarence Kittleson
George Frieden
Norman Amundson
Riverside Social Club Meeting Held at Mrs Anderson Home
The Riverside Social Club met on Wednesday September 23 at Mrs Martin Anderson's home with co host Mrs Elmer Kohls. Members sang America Roll call noted an enjoyable summer day The 24th Psalm was read by Mrs Anderson The birthday song honored Mrs Almer Nelson Contests awarded prizes to Mrs L T N Olson Mrs Clar ion Olson Mrs LaVerne Larson Mrs Roy Tatro Mrs Louis A Olson and Mrs Oliver Rowland Door prize went to Mrs Martin Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Martin Anderson
Elmer Kohls
Singing
America
Anderson
Almer
Nelson
L. T. N. Olson
Clarion Olson
LaVerne Larson
Roy Tatro
Louis A
Bridal Dinner for Delores Nelson and Roger Leppert
A bridal dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nelson honoring their daughter Delores and fiancé Roger Leppert. Attendees included family and friends from Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, West Union, Postville, Oelwein, North Dakota, and other nearby areas, with multiple Nelson and Leppert relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nelson
Delores
Roger Leppert
Oscar Leppert
John Kurtsberg
Carolyn
Calin
Leppert
Harlan Leppert
Lan
Ladies Bridge Club Dinner Returns High Scores
Mrs Charles Heiser hosted the Ladies Bridge Club for a Thursday evening dinner and bridge. Mae Carlin and Mrs Bess Blake shared high score honors in a lively session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heiser
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Mae Carlin
Bess Blake
Plans Complete for United Fund Drive in Clermont and Township
Plans are complete for the United Fund Drive in Clermont and Clermont township. Solicitors have been appointed and instructed with pledge cards. Clermont’s quota is 1560 and Clermont township 822, with the county goal 29102. A kick off dinner will be held at the Wadena school on October 14 at 7:00 PM for solicitors to receive kits and instructions. Positive thinking urged to support welfare activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Clermont
Town
Clermont Township
United Way
Louis Olsen
Harlan Schultz
George V. Larson
Gordon Hoopman
Eugene Robison
Molris
Arthur Nelson
Clarence Tatro
Karl Miller
Lyle Gunderson
Donald Larson
Wm. J. Nelson
Herbert Martin
Burkhart Riegel
Oliver Hansen
Alfred Baechler
Leo Griebenow
Millard Bear
Laird Cline
Arthur Amundson
Merle Alderson
Floyd Bergeson
Leo Woods
Otto Vasby
Richard Griebenow
Martin Amundson
L. H. Meier
Franz Appelman
A. C. Nesbit
L. T. N. Olson
Mdms
Jack Dibble
Wayne Gilson
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Charles Heiser
Wadena
Junior High News Valley Cubs Open Season Triumph
Valley Cubs defeated Monona 43-0 in the opening football game on September 28. Coach Galen Mack’s squad rushed for 250 yards and scored via touchdowns by Larry Halverson and Johnny Schupbach, with Everett Rowland adding the extra point. the team showed strong play and enthusiasm. In class, seventh graders hunt for the oldest textbook, with six brought to school and the oldest dating to 1831.
To Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
An open house will be held on Sunday October 18 from 2 00 to 6 00 p m at the John Barnhouse home in Clermont honoring the couple on their silver wedding anniversary No invitations will be sent but friends relatives neighbors and acquaintances are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnhouse
Clermont
New Addresses Listed for Mrs Ted R Lovely
Mrs Ted R Lovely has a new address listed at 89 Nichols Road in North Kingston Rhode Island, reflecting a change of residence. The notice notes the relocation details for official records and public notice purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted R. Lovely
Nichols Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings
Barbara Anderson and Cathryn Crowe spent weekends with their families in Waterloo Cedar Falls and Decorah, while Rose Larson, Gerene Larson, and others visited relatives in Waterloo and West Union. Hostess Dorothy Helgerson hosted a slumber party with Gwendolyn Baechler and Carolyn Follett, with a surprise birthday for Follett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anderson
Gates Business College
Waterloo
Vernon Anderson
Rose
Gerene Larson
George O
Larson
George Jr
Larry
LaVerne Larson
Norman Lehan
Dianne
Allen
Gene
Kenton Krueger
Dan Dahman
Janana
Danny
Pat
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Lorrinne Crowe
Cathryn Crowe
U.T.C
Cedar Falls
Dorothy Helgerson
Gwendolyn Baechler
Margaret Hanson
Carolyn Follett
Hannah Kloster
Milbank
South Dakota
Helen Mork
Lauris Mork
West Union
L. T. N. Olson
Obert Eide
Decorah
New Clermont Enterprise Editor Named at Elgin Echo
Mrs Kenton Krueger becomes editor of the Clermont Enterprise section of the Elgin Echo replacing Mrs Lyle Olson who resigned due to family responsibilities. Olson held the post for over a year after Lucy Engle’s death and readers are asked to send news tips to Krueger via office 91 or residence 23F%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Krueger
Clermont Enterprise
The
Elgin Echo
Lyle Olson
Olson
Lucy Engle
Krueger
Gathering at Belschner Home by Wo men’s Service Club
Thirteen members of the Women’s Service Club visited Arlington last Wednesday to spend the afternoon with Mrs. George Belschner. The group brought picnic baskets and enjoyed touring the Belschner home while Mr. Belschner remained in the hospital, awaiting release later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Service Club
Arlington
George Belschner
Belschner
Mdms
Henry Amundson
Martin Amundson
William Burrow
Dick Griebenow
Astrid Kimball
Otto Vasby
Martin Anderson
Jim Taylor
DeWayne Johnson Joins Palo Alto High School Faculty
DeWayne Johnson joins the 74 member Palo Alto High School faculty in California as a first time teacher. He teaches two modern history and two United States history classes. A graduate of Cle r emont High School 1951 he attended Grinnell College on a George F Baker scholarship earning a BA in history and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa after serving as a Navy 1st Lt. He pursued a masters at Stanford under a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and is the son of Mrs Elvira Johnson of Waterloo. Mrs Bess Blake hosted a luncheon and bridge at the E C Johnston home in West Union last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Johnson
Palo Alto High School
California
United States
DeWayne
Cleremont High School
Grinnell College
George F. Baker
Phi Beta Kappa
Navy
Stanford University
Woodrow Wilson
Elvira Johnson
Waterloo
Bess Blake
E. C. Johnston
West Union
Jerry Thorson Honored on Birthday
Mrs Clarence Thorson hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon for her son Jerry Thorson turning seven. Present were classmates Dickie Osterhus Richard Kittelson Terry Hulbert Roger Hilgerson Eddie Schneiderman Roger Olson Larry Loftsgard Dean Johnson and Roger Thorson. Five classmates Cornel Baker Bruce Anderson Erling Bilden Jack Seitz and Kenneth Williams unable to attend. Also present were Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mrs Gerald Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thorson
Jerry
Dickie Osterhus
Richard Kittelson
Terry Hulbert
Roger Hilgerson
Eddie Schneider
Roger Olson
Larry Loftsgard
Dean Johnson
Roger Thorson
Cornel Baker
Bruce Anderson
Erling Bilden
Jack Seitz
Kenneth Williams
Clarence Johnson
Gerald Schneider
Joint Meeting of Tre Ore Town and Clermont Clubs
A joint meeting of the Tre Ore Club Town and Country Club and Clermont Study Club was held September 29 in Clermont Lutheran Church dining hall. Priscilla Band served dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Lindsay Postville Mrs. A G Van Nordstrand Hawkeye district director. The program covered the United Fund campaign India talk district meeting Anamosa October 8 and American Homes Congress Ames October 16. Cookies from Fayette County clubs were praised for the Cedar Rapids biennial meeting. Mrs Willett Miller led the club collect with Mrs Marion Moore at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ore Club
Town and Country Club
Clermont Study Club
Clermont Lutheran Church
Priscilla Working Band
Robert Lindsay
Postville
A. G. van Nordstrand Hawkeye
Westerfield
United Fund
Lindsay
India
van Nordstrand
Anamosa
American Homes Congress
Weekend visitors and birthday gathering in Geo. Larson-Anson home
Mr and Mrs Fremont Sullivan visited in the Geo Larson-Anson Priest home while Mr and Mrs J A Erickson joined Mr and Mrs Robert Larson of Town City for a Chicago trip lasting several days. They watched the Cubs play the Dodgers on the weekend and celebrated Mrs Larson's birthday with guests Ewald Lyngaar and Aulden Cornish joining on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Sullivan
Larson
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Legion
Clarence Kitteson
Claremont
Iowa
Pleasant Valley
Riverside Material Products
Sam
Todam
Unness
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Farmers Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
John Opperud
Kronlokken
Petersons
Riverside Social Club
Dwight P. Eisenhower
Junior High News
Mrs
New Enterprise Editor
Toins
Palo Alto
Cali
Jerry Thorson
FELCO
Monty
He. Nei
Clermont Co-operative
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