West Clermont Mission Society Meeting Notes Sept 19 1919
The West Clermont Mission Society met on a Wednesday with Mrs Lyle Olson Arthur Schott Alvin Amundson George O Larson Evelyn Olson Verdell Hulbert William B Miller and William Wede attending. The session opened with hymn singing and devotion followed by a Bible study led by Mrs I C Jerdee. The society planned an annual thickened lutefisk supper for November 15 and elected Jean Aanes and Mrs Lee Palmer to the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clermont Mission Society
Mdms
Lyle Olson
Arthur Schott
Alvin Amundson
George O. Larson
Evelyn Olson
Verdell, Hulbert
William B. Miller
William ‘Wede
C. Jerdee
In Service a New Address for DeWayne Johnson
Sailor DeWayne Johnson, listed as AEVRON-12 in VW-12, is reported in San Francisco with the FPO address. The note confirms he is serving with the Navy and stationed in Hawaii.
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DeWayne Johnson
Aevron - 12
San Francisco
Calif
DeWayne
Navy
Hawaii
Shea Pee
Island Hospitalized Patient in Decorah Hospital
Art Stee is a medical patient at Decorah hospital since Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth attended the silver wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Donald Jensen Sunday at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Stee
Decorah Hospital
Herbert Dummermuth
Donald Jensen
West UN
The Three Cs of Driving Courtesy Guide
By Dean Schneider the piece stresses cooperation and courtsey as key driving traits. It notes that a responsible driver with good traits will avoid serious accidents and mentions Coryell Products and Riverside Service with a Clermont area contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryell Products
Clermont Honor Society Elects First Officers
The Clermont chapter of the National Honor Society held its first meeting on September 17. Officers elected for the first semester are JoAnn Moore president Helen Henderson vice president Charles Wagner secretary Barbara Thies treasurer and Cathryn Crowe historian. Debating between teaching and the post office Dale Johnson became a teacher after stints at Luther College and the air corps. The group plans a hysterical tragedy play and fundraisers to enlarge the bank account while seniors draft plans for the junior senior banquet memory books sales and class discussions on American Problems about housing decisions.
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Clermont
National Honor Society
JoAnn Moore
Helen ‘Henderson
Charles ‘Wagner
Barbara Thies
Treas
Cathryn Crowe
Dale Johnson
West Union
Luther College
Charles
Helen
Pauline
Gloriana
Dorothy
LaVerne
Patsy
Parish Activities Schedule at West and East Clermont
The West Clermont and East Clermont congregations list weekly services and classes led by Pastor S B Knudsen with Youth Sunday Divine worship at 9 30 and 11 00, catechetical classes, Sun day school, and Luther League offerings. Hostesses and programs include Mrs Arthur Nelson and Mrs Clifford Olson with various church groups meeting through October 4.
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S. B. Knudsen
West Clermont
NCW
Luther League
Priscilla
Mdms
Lee Palmer
Joe Nelson
Louie Amundson
Otto Vasby
Mission and
M. J. Blockhus
Henry Anderson
Ole Reierson
Norman Amundson
Donald Wright
Clifford Olson
Gospel Message Church Hosts Sunday Worship Near Clermont
Gospel Message Church lies three miles west of Clermont on Highway 16 led by Lester Lease with morning worship at 10 45 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 8 p m A welcome to all Clermont residents.
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Clermont
Lester Lease
Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Walker in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Sarah Walker, born October 23, 1880 in Clayton County, died September 17 in Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Survived by daughters Alice Syers and Irene Werner, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev. S. B. Knudsen at West Clermont Lutheran Church. burial in Clermont cemetery. Card of thanks from Roy Werner and family and William Syers family.
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Sarah Walker
Clayton County
Charles
Anna Olson
Henry Walker
Alice
Wm. Syers
Irene
Roy Werner
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
S. B. Knudsen
Clermont Lutheran
Lloyd Anderson
Ed Burt
George Belschner
Ernest ‘Holt
Harry ‘Amundson
Cleremont Cemetery
Weyant-Larson Wedding Sept 15 at Clermont Church
On Saturday afternoon September 15 at West Clermont Lutheran Church, Miss Eula Lee Weyant and LaVerne T. Larson were married by Rev. S. B. Knudsen in a fall floral setting. The bride wore lace over satin with a pearl headpiece and carried roses. attendants included Mrs. Laverne Pfiester as matron of honor and bridesmaids from Oelwein and Clermont. The ceremony featured period songs and a reception followed in the church basement. After a two week honeymoon, the couple will live near Clermont on Larson's mother’s farm.
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West Clermont Lutheran Church
S. B. Knudsen
Eula Lee Weyant
George Weyant
Payette
LaVerne T. Larson
Ruth Larson
Clermont
Betty
Becky
Jean
Barbara Patten
Stephen Knudsen
Laverne Pfiester
Oelwein
Gerald Kleinman
John Yauslin
Mich
Larson
Local Visitors Share Social Week in Decorah and Cedar Rapids
Wanda Barnhouse traveled to Des Moines for work last week. Rev. and Mrs Winston Graft and Steven from Mindoco Wisconsin dined with Agnes and Louise Bilden. The Graft family joined lunch at the Harry Amundson home and later visited the Julian Moe family. Norman Erickson and Cedar Rapids relatives stayed at the J A Erickson home, with fishing interludes during their visit.
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Wanda Barnhouse
Des Moines
Winston Graft
Steven
Mindoco
Wis
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Graft
Harry Amundson
Julian Moe
Decorah
Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
J. A
Spirit of Christ for All of Life Meets at Gutcher Home
The WSCS gathered September 10 at the Gerald Gutcher residence with co host Mrs Emil Lassig. Mrs Ruth Starkey led devotions and program, focusing on The Spirit of Christ for all of Life as the first lesson of The Islands Await His Ward. Thirteen members attended and one guest joined, Mrs Jake Eekhoff.
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WSCS
Gerald Gutcher
Emil Lassig
Ruth Starkey
Bess Blake
Christ
Jake Eekhoff
Marion Hustlers Meet The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club held its last meeting of the year on September 17 at Richard Amundson’s home. Eight members attended and elected officers. A paper drive was set for September 29. Peter Bilden demonstrated tooth brushing and Marvin Berg led a discussion on appearance. The next meeting will be at Wayne Anderson’s home.
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Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H
Richard Amundson
Roger Berg
Ronald Halverson
Kathleen Amundson
Sec’y-Treas
David Helgerson
Norman Amundson
Almer ‘Amundson
Peter Bilden
Marvin Berg
Wayne Anderson
Lew and Chas Grover Visit Emil Schneider Home
Lew and Chas Grover of Elgin called at the Emil Schneider home Saturday.
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Lew and
Chas
Grover
Elgin
Emil Schneider
Community Calendar Listings for Town and County Clubs
Calendar items list weekly gatherings from September 27 to October 4 including Town and Country Club Grand Meadow Study Club St Peters Church chicken dinner Tre Ore Club Methodist W S C S Council meeting West Clermont Priscilla Working Band East Clermont Mission and Sewing Societies St Peters Rosary Society Altar Guild
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Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow
St Peter's Church
Tre-Ore Club
Methodist
West Clermont
Clermont Sorghum Mill Runs Seven Days a Week
The Clermont Sorghum Mill has operated seven days a week since Sept. 5. Work is expected to continue for about three more weeks. Quality is exceptionally good and operations proceed like clock work, signaling a very successful season for local growers.
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Clermont Sorghum
Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Clermont
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bergeson of Clermont will celebrate their Golden Wedding on Sunday October 7 with dinner for the immediate family at noon and a 2 to 4 pm reception at West Clermont Lutheran Church parlors. They were married October 10 1906 at Eldorado Lutheran Church. They have four living children Florence Milford Floyd and Lester and seven grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. Open house in the afternoon welcomes all attendees.
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Alfred Bergeson
Clermont
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Martha Warne
Eldorado Lutheran Church
Florence
Floyd C. Thompson
Milford
West Union
Floyd
Lester
Lawler
No Jackpot Winner in Clermont Drawing
The Saturday drawing produced a loser as Harvey Anderson, drawn winner, was not present to claim a $120 prize. Next week’s prize rises to $160. Be present when your name comes up, as this week it could be you.
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Clermont
Harvey Anderson
Women’s Service Club Meets At Amundson Home
The Women’s Service Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Henry Amundson’s home. Members answered roll call with a line about Amanas tours, planned two blankets for the Christmas gift box, and each member will bring a towel. Irene Ostlie’s birthday was celebrated, poems read, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Dick Griebenow and Mrs. Otto Vasby. The October meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Art Nelson.
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Henry Amundson
Roll Lall
Amanas
Irene Ostlie
Art Nelson
Astrid Kimball
Harry Amundson
Dick Griebenow
Otto Vasby
B P W Meeting Details At Home Of Mrs Blake
The Business and Professional Women met Monday evening at Mrs. Bess Blake home with several hostesses. A luncheon preceded the meeting with the cheer committee report and thank you cards read. A two dollar donation to the Sister Kenny Fund was approved.
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Bess Blake
C. E. Heiser
Louis A. Olson
Guy Muchow
Sister Kenny
Millard ‘Bear
Bob Mott
Andine Washibey
Dale Fogel
Leon Hanson
Dale Johnson
Marion Moore
Linus Putz
Elmer Easler
Moore
Elmer Olson
Vida Nordhus
Marian Happy Hustlers 4-H Club Paper Drive
The Marian Happy Hustlers 4-H Club will hold a paper drive on Saturday September 29. Members urge residents to bundle paper and contact Roger Berg David Welgerson or Wayne Anderson with pickup details.
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Marian Happy Hustlers 4-H Club
Roger Berg
David Vwelgerson
Wayne Anderson
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Riverside
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Iowa
Harris Kjosa
Farmers Savings Banking
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ant Clermont, Iowa
America
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Gospel Message Church
Interstate
Rosina Anderson
Clara Helgerson
James Latham
Flamdreau
So. Dak
Kenneth Anderson
Sons
Waterloo
Inga Anderson
Gene Waters
Walter Kohl
Sheldon Kohls
Knudsen
Agnes Bilden
John
Wm, Syers
Clermont Co-operative
Lyle Gunderson
Mgr
W.S.C.S
Marion Hustlers
Womens’ Service Club
B. & P. W. Meeting
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont, Iowa
Country Store
Parcel Post
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