Social items and gatherings from Congregational events
Couples club meets at Congregational church parlors to plan an evening program led by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Daniels. Also notes a surprise 15th wedding anniversary party for Howard and Lou Anderson, a postponed Mary Guild circle meeting, family dinners hosted by Jay Parrott and others, William Glawe’s 80th birthday dinner, a birthday party for Ed Gustafson, and a shower for Bonnie Dyslin with attendees from Cherokee and Alta communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Herbert Peterson
Lewis Daniels
John Christensen
George Cockburn
Eric Gustafson
Oscar Gustafson
C. J. Johnson
Enoch Nelson
Pierre Bengtson
Fern
Carl Magnuson
Marlow Johnson
Mervin Gustafson
Ed’ Gustafson
Fern Room
Community social notes and club events reported
The page details hostesses at gatherings, bridge club results, and prizes. Entertainers included Mrs Bill Musselman and Joan Dyslin for a bride elect, with aqua and white decorations. The Tom Coombs 500 club event featured high and low scores, lunch, and prizes. Other items note Aurelia Women’s club meeting changes and a miscellaneous Edith Carlson shower with local hosts and program leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Musselman
Joan Dyslin
Bonnie
Carlson Family Celebrates Milestones in Cherokees Events
Miss Carlson’s gifts opened with corsages for the honoree and her mother. A two course tray lunch featured rose and green decorations. Emil Carlson marked his 50th birthday with 35 friends, a game of 500, and a cash gift. Naomi circle met with 22 members. Emil and Mrs. Carlson honored at a 25th wedding anniversary dinner at Nelson cafe with a decorated cake and corsages for the Carlson matriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carlson
Eric Carlson
August Gustafson
Louis Bengtson
Ernie Peterson
Pierre Bengtson
Oscar Gustafson
Tom Boothby
C. J. Johnson
Ben Buenger
Jesse Weatherman
Claus Magnuson
Enoch Nelson
Eric Gustafson
Sadie
Edna Georke
Ferne Bengtson
Emil Carlson
Mr. Carlson
Nelson Cafe
Carlsons
Bridge Club Wins and Winners Report
The Tuesday evening event saw Mrs. Robert Orr take high ladies score while Rex Whitney led men. Second high went to Mrs. Alvin Peterson and Carl Peterson. Lunch followed. Dessert Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Walter Matzdorff hosted with guests. High scores went to Mrs. Monrad Paulson and Mabel Johnson, with Mrs. Walter Anderson low. On March 29, Saturday Night Bridge at the Matzdorffs produced Burt Mummert and Mrs. Walter Radke high, with second to Howard Deyloff and Mrs. Burt Mummert, and Walt Radke and Mrs. Jack Grapenthen low. lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Coombs
Jerry Booth
George Wharton Jr
Merlyn Peck
Wharton
Roy Matzdorff
Henry Buddenhagen
Fred Kolpin
Fred Jordan
Burt Mummert
George Wharton, Sr
Tertained Bridge Club
Robert Orr
Rex Whitney
Alvin Peterson
Carl Peterson
Walter Matzdorff
Wesley Nelson
Lloyd Patterson
Monrad Paulson
Mabel Johnson
Walter Anderson
Walter Radke
Howard Deyloff
Walt Radke
Jack Grapen
Trinity Lutheran Church Easter Preparations in Alta Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta Iowa lists a busy Holy Week schedule with a Ladies Aid meeting at 2:15 p m and multiple rehearsals for chapel Trinity and Palm Sunday choir events led by Pastor Carl W Larson. Palm Sunday services feature church school and Bible classes at 9 45 a m with junior choir singing at Easter and conference services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl W. Larson
Alta, Iowa
Ladies Aid
Ernest G. Johnson
August Jensen
Joe H. Johnson
Gunnar Johnson
Trinity
Alta Choral Society
Holy Week Services Announced Across Local Churches
A schedule of religious events lists an Organ Prelude at 10 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 am with the sermon The King and the Cross. Alta Choral Society concert at 8 pm. Holy Week services include Elk Baptist Rev Carl W Larson Monday at 3 pm, Presbyterian Rev L H Smith Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Rev John Middents Jr Wednesday, Good Friday Methodist 1 3 pm with all ministers, Maundy Thursday 8 pm Holy Communion at Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Choral Society
Elk Baptist Church
Carl W. Larson
Presbyterian Church
L. H. Smith
Trinity Lutheran Church
John Middents, Jr
Methodist Church
Trinity
Aurelia Church Preaching Mission and Guest Sermons
The Aurelia Methodist Church announces a preaching mission led by Pastor E Wayne Hilmer with guest speakers from the Cherokee and Marcus churches. Sermons cover Jesus the Perfect Steward and Jesus What He Expects of Us, plus services including Sunday school, morning worship, baptism of children, choir cantata, Holy Communion, and union Good Friday services with Congregational church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Jesus
Lewis Collier
Congregational Church
Palm Sunday and Easter services at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Pastor E J Wehrspann leads Palm Sunday services at 9 45 a m with 10 45 a m Divine service Sunday school at 7 30 p m Color film The Life of Jesus Christ Tuesday 7 30 p m Personal Communion Tenebrae service 8 p m Holy Communion Thursday 8 p m Good Friday 9 45 a m Holy Communion Easter 5 30 a m Sunrise service 9 45 a m Second Easter service No Sunday school Easter Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
E. J. Wehrspann
Jesus Christ
Congregational Church Announces Weekly Services
Pastor J. E. Gebhardt leads Sunday school from nursery to adult at 10 with worship and preaching at 11. Mid weekly services are set for Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
J. E. Gebhardt
Card of Thanks to all who sent gifts and prayers
I thank everyone for the kind gifts cards and letters during my hospital stay. Your thoughtfulness brought comfort and strength. Sincerely Mrs. Kenneth Dagger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard Andersons
Howard Anderson
Lou Anderson
John Heschke
John Booth
Anderson
Congregational
Mary Guild Circle
George Wharton
Peregrine
White Circle
Jay Parrott
Archie Nelson
Paul
J. C. Dick
Hazel Parrott
Ollie Pruitt
Cherokee
Bill Berry
Storm Lake
Ralph Roethler
Robert Parrott
William Glawe
Russell Flory
David
Battle Creek
Floyd Glawe
Richard Glawe
Bill Glawe
Bert Waddell
Bonnie Dyslin
Dorothy Lenz
Ardyce Koch
Imogene Parrott
Betty Wieland
Marilyn Anderson
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Dorothy Tietgen
Fred Fassler
Aurelia Women’s Club
Mental Institute
Reuben Ohlson
Gus Ohlson
Saturday Evening Post
Life
Popular Mechanics
Readers Digest
Coronet
Friendship Club
Emil Matzdorff
Bill McCabe
Merlin Resene
Gahlen Dyslin
Olie Peterson
Ann Becker
Edgar Allen
Martha Buddenhagen
Albert Stief
Myrtle Jensen
Vincent Becker
Mation Lundquist
Edith Carlson
Clifford Bengtson
Calvin Miller
F. C. Spinharney
Don R. Hankens
Cherokee State Bank
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Iowa
Cherokee County
Fred Radke
Verna B. Lockin
Exec. Com
Naomi Circle
Ellen Lighter
Raymond Kruse
Ben Forbes
William Hodam
Maude Sweet
Fred Daniels
Mrs
Alvin Petson
E. G. Bates
Farmers National Bank
Big Smith Union
Big Smith
Big Smith Blue
Whiting Clothing Store
Ideal Laundry Pickup
Lawrence and
Lyle Whiting
Farmal
Oliver Row
Oliver Nel Eee
Bruce
Cliff and
Ken
Lowe Brothers
Lowe Bro
Harold Mohr
Mgr
Wharton Funeral Home
Ambulance Service
G. R. Wharton
L. E
G. R. Wharton, JR
Robert Bjorkgren
Sumonaen
Archie R. Nelson
Joe G. Nelson
Nelson & Nelson Lawyers
Cherokee and Aurelia
L. H. Daniels
He Peepee
Kenneth Dagger
Rovac’ FZ
U.S. Pat
Honsbruch Drug
Rexall
Harold A. Mohr, Mer
Aurelia, Iowa
Stokely
Pillsbury Pie
Puss & Boots
Charmin
Armour
van Camps
Cns
Seazo
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