Wadena diary items reveal community meetings and visits
Wadena notes describe a busy social scene with five hundred games and prizes won by Mrs. A G Herrling and others, visits by relatives from Janesville and Fayette, church events at the U B church and Presbyterian meeting, and preparations for a California trip by Rev. Fikse plus schedule changes for Easter Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liwille Raftis
Young Ladies’ Card Club
Rita Kennedy
Blanche Feller
Leona Welsh
Zitte Little
A. G. Herrling
Iowa City
Mike Tynan
Fred Moats
Frank Moats
Cedar Rapids
Moore
The
Presbyterian Church
Fikse
D. R. Wood
L. E. Bigler
Louise Corbin
Francis Walters
Mary
Florence Whittenbaugh
Zita Little
Volga
Ray Herwig
Virginia
Arlene Welsh
Irene Kennedy
West Union
California
Dubuque
Final Report and Petition for Discharge of Estate
Notice from Fayette County Iowa public court stating E C. Topp, administrator of Henry Topp’s estate, has filed a final report showing all claims settled and property due to the widow, with a hearing set for 10:00 AM on April 17, 1935, at West Union Courthouse. Objections must be filed otherwise the report may be approved and the administrator discharged. Attorney w H Antes for Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Topp
Otto Topp
Hen
Isietta Soden
Barton
Topp
Elgin Echo
Elgin
Jons
District Court
Payette County
Iowa
E. C. Topp
Henry Topp
West Union
Fayette County
Towa
Big Prairie Man Claims Record Sausage Feast
John Schmand a rural malt carrier and farmer of Big Prairie Ohio announces a Wayne county record by stuffing a 51 foot sausage with 50 pounds of meat. The boast highlights his unusual culinary feat in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmand
Big Prairie
Ohio
Wayne County
Old Man River nurtures and endures Chinese lives
In Chungking at 1400 miles from Shanghai, millions live on and beside the Yangtse. River boats and riverbank ledges cling to steep banks, requiring long poles to stabilize homes from sliding into the water. Residents eat, sleep, and raise families on the river’s edge. The mystery of why life centers on the Yangtse remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man River
Chungking
Shanghai
Old Theory On Mound Builders Rejected By Ethnologists
American ethnologists no longer accept the idea that mound builders were a distinct prehistoric race driven out by northern nomads. They now hold that present Indians are descendants of the mound builders.
Town Council Proceedings and Finances for Elgin Iowa 1935
Borough records show Blin and Towa town council met April 1 1985 in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Minutes approved. Audited bills include mayoral and council salaries, clerk postage, pumping, lighting and supplies. Board of Equalization discussed. Town clerk's financials report for year ending March 31 1935 audited. total receipts 7802.54. total expenses 8822.68. cash on hand 4177.73 with trust fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blin
Towa
H.W. Becker
Muelitethater
M. Yenney
C. Q. Torkelson
Man - Hlow. Falk
Ern Schori
Max Thoma
Gd. J. Harrington
W. P. Kohls
T. W. Dean
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Elgin Echo
W. S. Darley & Co
Central States Power & Light Corp
G. J. Harrington
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
E. Hunsberger
John Falk
Lows Municipal Supply Co
Forschinamtinan
Board of Equalization
Elgin
Iowa
C. J. Harrington
On the Spot: colorful local scenes and daily life
A lively collage of town residents and pets from an early 20th century daily page. Jane Fahey and Betty Elkema weigh a police dog at a drug store escates, neighbors stroll with children and dogs, and notes recall April Fools plays, theater and small-town routines across 1915 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fahey
Betty Elkema
Jane
Escates
George Anderson
Laddie
Weibel
Erma Jane DeSart
Geraldine Kohler
Shippy
Herb Fath
Elmer Joe Houg
Fred Kohler
Walt
Avis Mark
Henry
Mark
Quick-Look Brevities on Resolve and Luck
A wit’s bite on resolutions that must secure work or spoil. A dig at honesty and hubris, noting that the less a man knows the longer he speaks. A quip on ideal husbands hanging up, while others ignore it. The verse inquires where a wandering girl is tonight and where she may be.
Germany's Oldest Lighthouse Stands on Neuwerk Island
Neuwerk's lighthouse, Germany's oldest, stands on the island near Heligoland overlooking ships between British ports and Hamburg. For six centuries it has endured harsh tides and storms without damage, remaining a steadfast maritime beacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Neuwerk Island
Heligoland
British
Hamburg
State Supported Hospitals at Eastern State Hospital
The rat state supported hospital for the insane was Eastern State Hospital at Williams burg Virginia. It served as the free hospital for the colored insane. Incorporated in 1788 and opened in 1773.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
Mr and Mrs Hillary Gordon Visit Gelwein Home
Mr and Mrs Hillary Gordon of Gelwein visited the Hans Grether home last week. Mrs Gordon is a former teacher in the Elgin schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Gordon
Gelwein
Hans Grether
Gordon
Elgin
Family Visit From Wisconsin Arrives for Weekend Stay
Mr and Mrs Irvin Etter and daughter and John Etter of Janesville Wis visited from Thursday to Sunday with Mrs Frieda Etter and family, enjoying a family gathering and time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
Elgin Opera House
Mayme Molumby
A. G. Herrling
A. J. Knutson
J. C. Kennedy
Dawson Clark
Fred Tschantz
Kathryn
Mary Tschantz
Bess Tschantz
Mary
Embroidery Club
W. F. Moore
Frank Wetzel
George Wood
Junior Sniffin
Minger
Irvin Etter
Janesville
Wis
G. W. Jones
Loretta Mattocks
Hartley
W. D. Mattocks
George Wilkenson
Fayette
Jason Bailey
Leona Welsh
Dubuque
Oscar Hunsberger
Neighborhood Card Club
Chas. Keefer
Glen Minger
Nina Davis
Volga
Pollen
Richard Erickson
Randalia
Bert Erickson
Irene Kelly
Mason City
Will Flanagan
Miller
Wisconsin
Hanlontown
Clarence Ewing
West Union
Roy Cline
Earl Thompson
Thore Thompson
U. B
Lucile Raftis
Loftus Cafe
Ora Hall
Ruth
Marble
Delwe
Margaret Hall
Mercy Hospital
Hall
F. H. Everett
Orville Doland
Myron Moore
J. S. Moore
Fremont Clark
Omaha
Nebr
G. P. Clark
Forest Moore
Manchester
New York City
Clark
Bert Sackett
Martha Voeschow
Frieda Morrison
Nettie Terris
Delaware
John Etter
Janeaville, Wis
Frieda Etter
Land Bargains in Fayette and Adjoining Counties
Fayette and adjoining counties offer numerous farm and property bargains. Properties include 18 acres near Fayette with buildings and mortgage terms, 80 acres near Clermont and West Union with equity options, a 184 acre West Union farm with modern buildings and mortgage, 4 acres northwest of West Union with good soil, and an extensive 805 acre farm near No. 11 with barn and improvements. Also listed are a 206 acre parcel near No. 11, a 365 acre farm on No. 11, a 220 acre Arlington area farm with timber and water, and multiple homes near Arlington, Elgin, and Oolwein. Financing options include down payments, long terms, and mortgage arrangements through various sellers and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clermont
West Union
Elgin
Modern Co
Alfalfa Geil
No. 11
Arlington
Weat Union
Olavus Knudtson
Oolwein
West End
Postville
Hawkeye
Bremer
Blackhawk
Chickeasaw
Butler
Floyd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadena
W. H. Antes
Council Proceedings
Annual Report
Schumann-Heink
Times Square
Mater
Fred Muehlethaler
German Baptist Church
Graham
St. Paul's M. E
Mr. Akers
E. L. Morris
Jean
Roy French
Elkader
C. S. Whitney
Britt
Steinmetz
Peterson
Lindaman
Riceville
Ad. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
Grether
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