East Afton and Elk Sociable Birthdays Highlight Weekend
George Kolpin was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by his son in law and daughter, Quentine and Mrs. Anderson, with relatives including Henry and Carol Sansen, Shirley Sansen, Mrs. Tobias Ruesam, Albert Stock, Joe Schively and family. A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Fred Kolpin occurred Friday night. Local trips and visits filled the weekend as residents shared time with kin in Aurelia Storm Lake and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kolpin
Quentine Anderson
Kolpin
Henry Sansen
Shirley
Carol Sansen
Tobias Ruebsam
Aurelia
Albert Stock
Alta
Joe Schively
Bobbie and
Dickie
Laurens
Fred Kolpin
M. Hines
Wm. Booth
Fred Tigges
Walter
Minnesota
W. M. Booth
Bob and
Jerry
Sioux City
Betty Brewster
Lloyd Lauridsen
Storm Lake
Shower honors Mrs Harold Hogrefe in Hanover
Mrs William Glienke and daughters hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Harold Hogrefe formerly Miss Helen Zwemke at the Martin Hinkeldey home. Prizes went to Adolph Grieme and Murray Jimmerson while Ardis Hinkeldey and Shirley Zwemke presented gifts. A two course lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glienke
Martin Hinkeldey
Gladys
Marian Glienke
Adele
Irene Zwemke
Harold Hogrefe
Helen Zwemke
Adolph Grieme
Murray Jimmerson
Ardis Hinkeldey
Shirley Zwemke
Harry Lietz
Howard
Chicago
Wisconsin
Oswald Nielsen
Walter Plog
Minnesota
Fred Grosshauser
Paullina
Carl Hinkeldey
Anton Larson
Leroy
Norman
Fred Larson
Henry Schroeder
Granville
Herman Wrede
Wayne
Arthur Vwogahn
Larry
Irene Brown
Edgar Winterhof
Swea City
Junior High News Highlights and Student Activities
The junior high reports a successful festival earning 331 dollars with 17 dollars clear profit. Notes include awards for best flowers and vegetables, student achievements in spelling and math, field trips, plant and insect collections, and a lost seventh grader moving to Sibley. Also covered are librarian appointments, grade activities, poetry, a pet dog in class, flag lessons, and upcoming programs at local churches and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Davis
Lota Kolpin
Sibley
Woman’s Club
Maxine Nielsen
Clayton Lauridsen
Jean Mongan
Melvern Anderson
Church notices and upcoming events at Epworth Methodist
The church schedules Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 led by Superintendent George Lamm, Epworth League at 7:00 led by Deloris Peterson with leaders Lyle Nielsen and Keith Card, choir rehearsal Tuesday 7:30. Men’s Brotherhood Thursday 7:30, officers to be elected. Friday 7:30 board meeting for officers and teachers. One more Sunday this church year. NW Iowa conference meets Tuesday September 24 at First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamm
Epworth League
Deloris Peterson
Lyle Nielsen
Kieth Card
Men’s Brotherhood
Northwest Iowa
First Methodist Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church Services and Invitation
William Walter, pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and English worship at 10 45 a m. Doors open to all with a hearty invitation to worship. Visitors welcome. Religious instruction for children on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 p m.
Congregational Church Activities and Meetings
Church school at 10 a m Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p m Junior society also at 7 p m The first division of Ladies Aid hosts the Aid meeting Thursday September 26 Sioux Association of Congregational churches meets at Milford on September 26 led by Pastor Edwin Trigg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship
Ladies Aid
Aid
Sioux Association of Congregational Churches
Milford
Mark Sleezer Former Afton Resident Dies at Daughters Home
Mark Sleezer, a former Afton and Spring resident, died Saturday night at his daughter’s home in Cherokee. Funeral services were held there Tuesday afternoon. Local residents and relatives visited, attended gatherings, and shared condolences across the region, with several families mentioned in the circle of friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sleezer
Afton
Spring
Arthur Tilton
Cherokee
Wayne Fredenberg
Sutherland
Gilbert Crow
Will Sleezer
Tena
Russell Parks
Larrabee
Henry Stevens
Emma
Earl and George
Pasadena
Cal
Sophia Johns
Mesdames Nelson and
Stube
Johns
Oscar Swanson
Marvel
Hartley
Oscar Lewis
Newell
Larmar
Storm Lake
Victor Swanson
Carl Swanson
August Nelson
M. E
Earlham
Earl Zwick
Fred Blake
Luella Watts
McKinley
Menefee
Des Moines
Know the Cause Then Develop the Cure
Citizens urged precise analysis of traffic accidents to identify definite causes and implement preventive steps. The piece argues safety depends on authorities understanding specific hazards and correcting them to prevent recurrences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hihways
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Modity Credit Corporation
Carl G. Anderson
Mgr
East Afton & Elk
Paul’s Radio
Stewart-Warner
Philco
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wharton Funeral Home
G. R. Wharton
L. 5
Winfred Moulton
Aurelia, Iowa
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s
State Bank
Sedan Ambulance Services
W. A. Liebsch
Office
Wais
Pyle Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Cherokee County
Geo. E. Blanch
Hi. H. Lockin
H. H. Lockin
Chas, Gustafson
Hanover
Aurelia Consolidated School
Joan
Phyllis
Delores
Lloyd
Bob
Betty
Lorraine
Jean Bengtson
Bonnie Albright
George Coburn
Georgiane Lauridsen
Harriette Ohlson
Ethel Johnson
Margaret Pruitt
John Kastengren
Elizabeth Eddy
June Converse
Clayton Johnson
Maurice Eddy
Library Fund
Ray Cipperley
Gerald Peterson
Jeanette Langwin
Patty Clark
Skippy
John Lou
Cleo
Caroline
Joanne
Corrine
Shirley Ann
Story Hour Club
Akers
Hartwig
Wogahn
W. A. Lewis
O. C. Waddell
The
Gilbert Walters
Shell Rock
Methodist Church
L. H. Preul
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
W. G. Whitney
Iowa
Frank Lippke
Carlson’s Dairy
Lee
Reggy Martin
Gustafson & Johnson Garage
Plymouth
Desoto
MELLO
Love Brothers
Eclipse Lumber Company
Qual Eley
Unsua
Gene E
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