Delegates report at West Clermont Missionary meeting
West Clermont Missionary Society delegates Inga Larson and Agnes Bilden gave reports on the convention held last Wednesday Oct 20. The forenoon featured Miss Gertrude Hilleboe of St Olaf College as principal speaker and Rev C J H Preus. the afternoon covered Rev A W Haugen’s address. Members were urged to prepare Christmas boxes for service members, with items such as razor blades gum pencils smell note books cigarettes and soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Midster Society
Women's Missionary
Inga Larson
Agnes Bilden
A. W. Haugen
China
Clarence Johnson
Nesset
Anna_ belle Leftsgard
Joyce Amundson
Bertha Olson
Tillie Swenson
Ivan An_derson
Elvira Johnson
Nelg Gilbert
Theo. Loftsgard
Harvey Meyer
Hans J. Larson
Arthur Nelson
Wm. Belschner
N. H. Nelson
J. A. Erickson
Richard L. Olson
Study Club Members Entertain Teachers in Clermont
Clermont study club members hosted Clermont school teachers at a 6:30 luncheon in Mrs. T. C. Ressler's home on October 15. Millard C. Larson chaired the program and reviewed Japan Rides the Tiger by Willard Price. Also noted were visits by Mollie Mark of near Gander to Clermont relatives and friends, Ezra Rowland visiting West Union, and Mrs. L. L. Carr of West Union spending Tuesday with Mrs. W. R. Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
T. C. Ressler
Millard C. Larson
Japan
Willard Price
Mollie Mark
Near Gander
Ole
Albert Christen
Ben Frautchy
Geo. Paulson
Ezra Rowland
M. L. Rowland
West Union
L. L. Carr
W. R. Blake
Larson Russell Wedding at St Pauls Postville
Miss June Larson of Clermont and Wm Russell son of Mrs Louise Hofer of Postville wed in St Pauls Lutheran Postville on Oct 23 a 9 pm double ring ceremony conducted by Rev A O Nesset. Attendants were Rita Rounds and Mrs Daniel Price. The couple received guests in church parlors after. The bride a rose suit wore pink rose corsage and white bible. Russell in navy uniform. Marvin Larson in blue suit. Bride lived with Henry Schweinurus family and worked in Rochester and at People's National Gas. Russell serves in U S Navy stationed in San Francisco. The couple left for the west coast after reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Larson
Clermont
Henry K. Larson
Ossian
Wm. Russell
Louise Hofer
Postville
St. Paul's
atPostville
A. 0. Nesset
Gerald Schroeder
Elizabeth Scholtz
Rita ‘Rounds
Daniel Price
Chicago
Marvin Larson
Maid of Honor
Liberty
Mr. Brice
People's Na‘tional Gas Co
Russell
U. S. “Navy
San Francisco
Calif
West Coast
Clermont Man Found Dead in Field
Melvin Stray of Clermont, about four miles east of town, was found dead Saturday morning in his corn field after being missing since Wednesday. Officials say heart trouble likely caused the death. his brother Edwin Stray reported the absence and the sheriff's office at West Union was notified late Friday. Deputy sheriff found the body Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Stray
Stray
Edwin Stray
Melvin
West Union
Grand Meadow Study Club Meets at Gunderson Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club gathered Friday at the Gunderson home with vice president Lyngass presiding. Members sang, read minutes, and discussed waste lard donations and Home Project representation. An open-house meeting is planned for Oct 26 at the Hovland home, with food and contests, followed by a kitchen shower for Mrs. Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Merril
Emma Gunderson
5. Lyngass
C. Swenson
Clarisa Lien
H. Kittleson
L. M. Hovland
A. Helgerson
C. Swengon
Life Line
Ramona/ Olson
E. Kozelka
Keller
R. Olson
G. Frieden
Cler mont United Service Women Meet and Fund Drive
The October meeting at the town hall heard the treasurer report a Forget-Me-Nots sale on Sept. 25 raising 47.00 with 70 percent sent to Eddie Begelid at the Veterans Administration in Des Moines for disabled veterans. Thirty percent went to Schick General Hospital in Clinton to aid a recreation room funding and was allotted to the music fund. The unit voted to contribute 20 to the Blood Plasma fund, the check sent to National Headquarters of the American Red Cross in Washington. Members approved 3 to the War Chest drive. Mrs. G. C. Anderson reported repurposing feather pillows into hospital pillows. Meeting closed with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont United Service Women Washeld
Forget-Me- Nots
Eddie Blegelid
Veterans’ Administration
Des Moines
American Veterans’ Organization
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
American Red Cross
Washington, D.C
G. C. Anderson
Ole C. Peterson Sells Farm Near Clermont
The Ole C. Peterson farm of 160 acres two miles north of Clermont on No. 18 was sold to Wm. Hempseth of Ossian. Possession goes to Hempseth March 1 next year. Peterson’s son Charles has farmed the place and plans defense work. The Petersons will move to Clermont after a closing-out sale set for November 24. The sale advertisement appears November 18 and will be widely advertised in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole C. Peterson
Clermont
Wm. Hempseth
Ossian
Peterson
Clermont Calendar Highlights Week of November 1
Cedar Rapids visitors Irene Opperud Georgana Lofts gard and Gertrude Schwickerath called on relatives, while Hangon traveled from Madison SD after visiting sisters Nels Gilbert and Malvin Anderson. Evelyn Thompson of Chicago, on leave from United Airlines, vacationed with aunt Emma Gunderson in Cas talia. Mrs Berry and Mrs Carr visited Mrs W R Blake Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Opperud
Georgana Loftsgard
Gertrude Schwickerath
Cedar Rapids
Dorf Opperud
Jessie Loftsgard
Ne ' Ae
Hangon
Madison
Nels Gilbert
Malvin Anderson
Castalia
Evelyn Thompson
Chicago
Emma Gunderson
Thompson
United Airlines
Thore Thompson
Wadena
Geo, Berry
L. L. Carr
West Union
W. R. Blake
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Church Activities
Pastor A O Nesset oversees a schedule of services and meetings across West Clermont Highland and East Clermont. Events include Sunday school at 10 45 a m and Norse communion at 3 p m in West Clermont, a Highland service at 10 30 a m, Luther League on Nov 1 with program led by Vergle Paul son and social by Patricia Anderson, Priscilla Society meeting on Nov 3 hosted by multiple members, and Mission Society gathering on Nov 4 with hostesses including Bes sie Blockhus and program chair Mrs. Blockhus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Highland
Luther League
Priscilla Society
L. M. Hovland
Roy Swenson
Alma Anderson
Carmen Swenson
Vernon Anderson
Proggram
Wm. A. Nelson
East Clermont
The
Mission Society
Sven Blockhus
Severein Blockhus
Jim Taylor
Herbert Blockhus
Bessie Blockhus
Sawing Demonstration Held at Nelson Yards Clermont
A lumber sawing and lumber grading demonstration for Fayette county saw mill operators was held at the Wm. J. Nelson yards in Clermont last Wednesday. Sponsored by the Forestry Extension department of Iowa State College, the event drew attendees from other sections and showcased a practical demonstration. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rulger Paulson and Judy visited Waukon to spend the weekend with her parents, with Mr. Paulson and Veryle joining later. Mrs. Wm. Syers and her children returned to Cedar Rapids after a stay with the Ed C. Olson home. Mrs. Syers was formerly Alice Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bennett purchased the Ira Bennett farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Wm. J. Nelson Yards
Clermont
Forestry Extension Department
Iowa State College
Rulger Paulson
Judy
Waukon
Gen. Leet
Chairman Dugstad Reports Incomplete War Chest Drive
Chairman Dugstad said War Chest Drive returns were incomplete with six solicitors not reporting. He prefers waiting for all data before tallying, but early signs show town and township likely to meet quotas of $530 and $470 respectively. Mr and Mrs C A Johnson of Chicago visited the Alfred Jacob home over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dugstad
Mrs. C. A. Johnson
Chicago
Alfred , Jacob
Women Club Elects Officers at Monday Meeting
The Business and Professional Women's Club elected and installed Cella Morf as president and Hazel Johnson as vice president for the new year. Secretaries and treasurers were named, a community Honor Roll addition planned, and bridge scores noted. Several social visits and guests were mentioned, with members hosting dinners and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Simek
Celia Morf
T. C. Ressler
Cella Morf
Hazel Johnson
H. A. Lubke
Ivadell Carpenter
Lillian Crowe
Alfred Baechler
Verla Gunderson
Wm. Belschner
Louis E. Gilbert
John R. Banning
Carlton Peck
Orval Gilbert
Duane Thompson
Elaine Demo
Wm. Crowe
Bank Statement Farmers Savings Bank Clermont Iowa 1943
Bank statement filed for Farmers Savings Bank at Clermont Fayette County shows resources totaling 800105.40 with loans and discounts at 159046.57 and U S securities 110540.25. Liabilities include capital 36000.00, surplus 19000.00, undivided profits 7425.86, reserves 23989.00 and deposits 600105.40. Notary confirms sworn Oct 22 1943. notice adds Ida Wedo’s travel to Lawn Dale California to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Iowa
Clermont
Fayette
U.S
U. S
State of
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
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Larson—Russell
Beret
Farmers Savings Bank
A. Erickson
Cashier
America
Biloxi
Gulf of Mexico
Jefferson Davie
Beauvoir
Naziram
Clermont Opera House
Wm. Warke
L. H. Brandt
Garnaville
Jesus Christ
Lord
G. M. Study Club
Gunderson
Priscilla
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Nelson Yards
Dugstad
Robin
Baechler’s
Orvin Thompson
Elgin
Tilman Thompson
Mae Gulsvig
Glen and
Earl Thompson
Floyd Nessger
Marilyn
Dubuque
Olavus Berentsen
Minneapolis
Minn
Bonnn Burget
Verla G. Gunderson
Ida Wedo
Lawndale
Macalm Ward
Lowe Brothers
Lowe Bros
Order
Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co
Clermont, Iowa
Coos Eetassel
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