East Clermont Society Meets
The East Clermont Society met on Sept. 1 with hostesses including Mesdames Norris Reler son Charles Thorson Eugene Thorson Ewald Lyngaas and others. The meeting opened with a hymn as President Millard Bilden welcomed guests from St Olaf Marion and Norway Lutheran Ladies Aids. A nominating committee was elected and a guest speaker spoke at the gathering.
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East Clermont Society
Mesdames Norris Relerson
Charles Thorson
Eugene Thorson
Ewald Lyngaas
Andrew Wattrud
Sylvan Taylor
Genevieve Anderson
Clara
Myrtilé Peterson
Millard Bilden
St. Olaf
Marion
Norway Lutheran Ladies’ Aids
Kronlokken
Mathie
Priscilla Working Band Meeting Highlights
The Priscilla Working Band met on Wednesday September 7 with hostesses Mrs Clarence Johnson Mrs Vernon Anderson Mr Art Amundson Mrs Gussie Miller and Mrs Glen Nygaard. Devotions from Romans 3 19 26 followed. The secretary reported and was approved. Treasurers report and daily day stand presented. Mrs William Nelson Jr was named chair of the stamp book cover project. Program chair Mrs Nelson led the 9th chapter of The Beautiful Your Scent Psalm 10 was read for devotions and a duet How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds sung by Mrs Amundson and Mrs Harry Amundson with Jean Amundson at piano.
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Priscilla
Wed
Clarence Johnson
Vernon Anderson
Art Amundson
Gussie Miller
Glen Nygaard
Pastor Kronlokken
Amy Hovland
Skaren
William Nelson Jr
Nelson
Harry Amundson
Name of
Jesus
Jean Amundson
View Story of Christianity in Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs Ben Frautschy returned home after a week visiting Hud son and Gilman Wisconsin. They saw the Story of Christianity at Spooner by Joe Barta, a life size carving starting with Adam and Eve. Mrs Robert Larsen and children from Iowa City spent the week with J A Erickson family. Mrs Bess Blake dined with Mrs Lorrinne Crowe and Cathryn.
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Ben Frautschy
Charles Speilman
Hudson
Wisc
Gilman
Robert Larsen
St. Ann’s Circle Hosts Picnic and Meeting at Church Hall
St. Ann’s Circle and families enjoyed a Tuesday picnic supper at St. Peter’s Church hall. A short business meeting followed the meal and entertainment concluded the gathering.
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St. Ann’s Circle
St. Peter's Church Hall
Larson Family Gathering at Geo Larson-Anson Priest Home
A Sunday picnic supper was enjoyed at the Geo Larson Anson Priest home with guests including Mr and Mrs Leif Larson of Hutchinson Minnesota Mr and Mrs Howard Larson and Tom of La Crosse Wisconsin Mrs Elva Hjelming of West Union Mr and Mrs Aulden Cornish of Postville Mr and Mrs Ewald Lyngans and Ronald Geo V Larson family and Anson Priest attended.
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Leif Larson
Hutchinson, Minn
Geo. W. Larson and
Ewald Lyngans
Aulden Cornish
Postville
Elmer Larson
Art Amundson
Almer Armandson
Lena Wenger
Robert Lord
Faribault
Minn
Lester
Wenger
Diane
Levi Frieden
Roger
Elliott Olson
Richard Meyer
Bruce and
David
West Union
Richard Olson
Charles Thorson
Cheryl
Eugene Schonk
Kathy
Kevin
Don Olson
Marion Olson
Monona
Geo. Larson - Anson Priest
Howard Larson
Tom
la Crossé
Wisc
Elva Hjelming
Ronald
Geo. V. Larson
Anson Priest
Birthday Party for Mrs. Paulson at Erhardt Home
A Saturday birthday gathering honored Mrs. Perry Paulson at Mrs. Raymond Erhardt’s home. Attendees included Hilda Anderson, Mrs. Julia Halvorson, Mrs. Normal Olson, Mrs. Helen Osmundson, Mrs. Ed Barnes, Mrs. Werdell Hulbert, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson with Dean present.
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Raymond Erhardt
Perry Paulson
Hilda Anderson
Julia Halvorson
Normal Olson
Helen Osmundson
Ed Barnes
Werdell Hulbert
Terry
Clarence Johnson and
Dean
Marion Mission Society Meets at Church Parlors
The Marion Mission Society gathered at the church parlors on Thursday September 8 with hostesses Mrs Arthur Landsgard and Mrs Ruth Loftsgard. Rev Mathre led hymn scripture and prayer. Officers were elected for the coming year including Cornelius Reierson as secretary treasurer and Orlando Loftsgard as education dept head.
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Marion Mission Society
Arthur Landsgard
Ruth Loftsgard
Mathre
Cornelius Reierson
Sec
Treas
Orlando Loftsgard
Tilman Thompson
Maurice Lands
Morris Amundson
Society
Junior High Cheerleading Elects New Regulars
Elaine Amundson and Diane Amundson were chosen as the two new regulars in the junior high cheerleading election held Thursday afternoon. Last year’s hold-overs are Karen Hoopman and Marilyn Anderson with Karla Kohler as substitute. The school reports 63 seventh graders and 53 eighth graders with a gender mix of 63 girls and 53 boys. Homemaking classes enroll 63 girls as they outline goals for personal growth and exploration to be expanded in high school. Secretary Cheryl Shipton and assistants Mary Ann Jacob, Margaret Jacob, and Kathryn Kjosa assist with Tab Book Club orders. A Prairie du Chien picnic involved Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krueger and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Krueger and Debbie.
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Elaine
Diane Amundson
Karen Hoopman
Marilyn Anderson
Karla Kohler
Tab Book Club
Cheryl Shipton
Mary Ann
Margaret Jacob
Kathryn Kjosa
Union Street Birthday Club September Party
The Union Street Birthday Club held its monthly gathering Thursday afternoon September 8 at the homes of Andine Vasbey Mrs. John Gass Mrs. George Larson and Edna Miller, all of whom have September birthdays. Members contributed covered dishes and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
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Union Street
Andine Vasbey
John Gass
George Larson
Edna Miller
Hader Picnic Held at Park Clermont
The Hader picnic was held at Clermont park Sunday attended by many local families from Elgin Elkader Dundee Lisbon Littleport and nearby areas including Mr and Mrs Silas Butikofer Mrs Chas Erickson Mr and Mrs Clifford Palas the Murphy and Frieden families and others.
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Hader
Clermont Park
Alex Pagen
Eunice
Silas Butikofer
Elgin
Fred Knoke
Chas. Erickson
Clifford Palas
Elkader
Royce Murphy
Dundee
Orville Frieden
Littleport
Don Gordon
Jim
Bradley
Norman Holeyn
Lisbon
Byron Yauslin
John Yauslin
Lester Luchsinger
Clermont
New Dunbrook Topcoats Arrive at Klingman’s
Klingman’s announces the arrival of Dunbrook topcoats for inspection. The store invites customers to view the new wear, highlighting quality fabric and tailored fit expected for the season.
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Dunbrook
Klingman's
Surprised on Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meyer were surprised Sunday evening September 11 as neighbors gathered to mark their 28th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Duane Kamp, Clarence and Roy Larson, Ralph Moeller, Charles Becker and families, Harlo Meyer, Millard Nelson and family, and E. J. Handy. The group played Progressive 500 and visited, with lunch served by Mrs. Chas. Becker and Mrs. Harlo Meyer.
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Harvey Meyer
Meyer
Wanda
Duane Kamp
Clarence Larson
Roy Swengon
Ralph Moeller
Charles Becker
Harlo Meyer
Millard Nelson
Millard Nelson, Jr
E. J. Handy
Chas. Becker
Methodist Services and Youth Fellowship Tour Planned
Donald T. Caspers, pastor, announces Sunday services at 8 46 a m at the Methodist Church. The Methodist Youth Fellowship will tour the Dubuque area starting at 1 00 p m.
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Donald T. Caspers
Methodist
Dubuque
No two people are siike and both are glad of it
A terse remark notes that two individuals share harmony with no quarrel or discord, and both express happiness about their situation. The line conveys mutual satisfaction and absence of conflict between the pair.
St Peter s Church Centennial Observance Planned at Clermont
The Most Rev. Leo Binz will preside at a Pontifical High Mass of thanksgiving on Sunday Sept 18 in St. Peter s Church Clermont marking the parish centenary. Clergy from Ossian Manchester Independence Hopkinton and others will assist with a sermon by Rev F Leo O Connell. A parish banquet and toastmaster Rev Frost will follow. The history traces back to 1853 land bought 1855 church built five miles northeast, then Clermont structures in 1860 1884 1914 after a 1913 tornado left only the tower.
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Leo Binz
Dubuque
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont
Vernon J. Peters
V. F
Ossian
Robert E. Cooney
Manchester
E. J. Frost
Mental Health Institute
Independence
F. Leo O'Connell
Hopkinton
Fir. Frost
St. Peter's
Loras
Cathedral of
Peter Cummings
Clement Smyth
John Hennessey
Neighborhood Welcome Party at Clarence Tatro Home
A Monday welcome party at the Clarence Tatro residence honored Mrs. Donald Murphy and Mrs. Lawrence Kohls and Debbie. The afternoon featured a picnic dinner and social visiting with guests including Mesdames Leo Woods Lucian Appelman Otto Vasby Viola Kneeland Dale Fogle and baby Allan Seabrooke and children Tillie Johnson Glen Nygaard John Schultz Clarence Tatro and Gerald Gutcher.
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Clarence Tatro
Donald Murphy
Lawrence Kohls
Debbie
Mesdames
Leo Woods
Lucian Appelman
Otto Vasby
Viola Kneeland
Dale Fogle
Baby
Allan Seabrooke
Tillie Johnson
Glen Nygaard
John Schultz
Gerald Gutcher
Jackpot drawing skips holder as prize rises
Mrs. Russell Borseth’s name was drawn Saturday evening but she was absent to collect the 160 dollars. Next week’s drawing will offer 200 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jacob with Mary Ann, Margaret, Robert and Janet spent the weekend in Pepin Wisconsin visiting relatives.
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Russell Borseth
Leon Jacob
Mary Ann
Margaret
Robert
Janet
Pepin, Wisc
Ill and Hospitalized At Veterans Hospital
Raymond Loftsgard is a patient in the Veterans Hospital at Iowa City. St. Peter's church in Clermont traces its buildings to the old foundation and tower, with Rev. Joseph A. Sullivan installed as pastor on June 26 1958. St. Peter's elementary school opened in 1945 under Rev. Robert E. Cooney with Sisters of Charity teaching.
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Veterans Hospital
Raymond Loftsgard
Veterans' Hospital
Iowa City
James J. Keane
St. Peter's Church
John J. Smith
Clermont
St. Peter's Parish
Joseph A. Sullivan
St. Peter's Elementary
Robert E. Cooney
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of
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Larson Family Gathering
Mrs. Paulson
Olvin Olson
Maurice Landsgard
Harold Opland
Harvey Anderson
Eliza
Junior High News
Edward Krueger
Carlton Krueger
Prairie du Chien
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