Gunder News Highlights Local Social Guests and Picnic
Gunder area notes list numerous visitors and social calls including Mellien Loftsgard at Clermont, A C Wold and Bur dette of St Olaf as supper guests, Forest Shaffer and Harold Conner from Elgin visiting friends, Ralph Gunderson and family from Wagner township as guests of P K Paterson, Ole Houg and Hilda Houg visiting nearby homes, Alfred Vikesland of Decorah visiting H T Bilden, and over one hundred attending a district No 6 picnic with a big dinner and program. Teachers and pupils received praise for a fine program. Knud Christianson and sister Mrs P K Peterson with Arthur Landsgard were business callers at Elkader. Additional visits include Gladys Gulsvig staying with her mother, and Mrs Henry Gisleson hosting dinner. R Jacobin and Gladys Munger spent time in Elkader, while Gunder school children enjoyed a fishing party at Roberts creek followed by a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellien Loftsgard
Clermont
A. C. Wold
Burdette
St. Olaf
Mrs. B. Nelson
Forest Shaffer
Harold Conner
Elgin
Gunder
Ralph Gunderson
Wagner Township
Ole Houg
Ringatad
Iowa
Houg
Hilda Houg
T. J. Olson
Alfred Vikesland
Decorah
H. T. Bilden
District No. 6
Anna Mae Kimball
Knud Christianson
P. K. Peterson
Arthur Landsgard
Elkader
Gladys Gulsvig
E. E. Gulsvig
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Henry Gisleson
R. Jacobin
Gladys Munger
Gunder School
Roberts Creek
Obituary for Mrs. K A Kirkeberg of Gunder
Mrs K A Kirkeberg died at her home near Gunder on Friday April 3 after a two week illness. Born Ellen Halverson in Hallindahl Norway February 17 1865 she married Knut Kirkeberg May 17 1884 and lived on the Clayton county farm. Survived by husband eight children seventeen grandchildren two sisters three brothers and several relatives. Funeral at Marion Lutheran Church April 8 with burial at Gunder cemetery. Card of thanks from K A Birkeberg and children. Read Echo Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Kirkeberg
Gunder
Ellen Halverson
Hallindahl
Norway
Knut Kirkeberg
Clayton County
Gilbert. Peterson
Decorah
Max Hunsberger
Elgin
Andrew Anderson
Chicago, Il
Paul Heuser
Vinton
Clarence Kirkeberg
Selmar Groth
Reuben Mark
Alfred
Henry
Mary
Simons
St. Paul, Minn
Andrew Wold
St. Ansgar
Halver. Halverson
Cut Bank
Mont, Ole
Halverson
St. Paul
Minn
Christ Halverson
Kensett
Iowa
Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder Cemetery
S. J. Strandford
Local Social Roundup From Grand Meadow News
Community notes list visits and guests across Grand Meadow and nearby towns. Eleanor Lyngaes attended a spelling contest with Miss Wettleson. Cedar Falls guest Florence Erickson stayed with Mrs. Sam Erickson. CLermont visitor Margaret Conner and Ardes Olson hosted in town. many residents spent weekends with relatives including Halverson and Reinhart homes. Multiple ill health mentions and several Sunday dinners with neighbors appear among routine social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elatinor Lyngaes
Vera Mas Olgon
Miss Wettleson
Hikader
Eleanor Lyngaes
Esten Landsgard
Eunice
Andrew Reinhart
Florence Erickson
Cedar Falls
Sam Erickson
Margaret Conner
Clermont
Ardes Olson
Oscar Knudtson
Gander
Martin Halverson
Knut Kittleson
Ed Johnson
Doris
Clarence Peterson
Arthur Olson
Geraldine
Anton Scholen
Anna Larson
Nels Lyngaas
Clarence Olson
Ole Thorson
Ole Blockhus
Gustav Jacobson
Elroy Jacobson
Nora Springs
Hans Larson
Paul Cooley
Paving Marquette Road Starts in April
The North Iowa Times reports paving on Marquette road to begin in April with sand cushion work finishing soon. Concrete pouring will start in two to three weeks and the road will be closed for about 80 days, weather permitting, with no detour planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Highway Engineers State
North Iowa Times
Caution urged on rain use of umbrellas at crossings
City advisory warns that carrying an umbrella over the eyes reduces vision by half to three quarters, increasing accident risk for children and adults. Wet streets impair braking and visibility, making intersections especially dangerous. pedestrians should keep umbrellas lowered to improve sightlines for drivers.
Soldier Slang and Old World Plagues Report
A note on soldier slang claims the term hiking came from the Philippines. The piece also notes smallpox remains a leading killer in Ching and India, highlighting its continued impact as an eastern plague and health threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
India
Whimsical Wisdom Nuggets From The Cincinnati Enquirer
The fragment hints at a Nugget of Wisdom about truth telling, noting that honesty removes the need to remember inconsistent stories. It references hut love and a ramble, within a historical Cincinnati Enquirer context, emphasizing practical moral counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ahemci Ordered Again At Will Before The Station
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a command or directive labeled Ahemci issued repeatedly prior to a station event. The text hints at repeated actions or orders, but details such as persons, places, dates, or outcomes remain unclear in the readable portion.
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Gunder News
K. A. Birkeberg
J. H. Cline
Se Relly
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Omaha, Nebi
A. C. Quenrod
Elgin, Iowa
Grand Meadow News
Family of Independence
Nels Holt
Clifford Osmundson
Ewald Lyngans
Bert Lyngans
Vivian
Delores
Mary Nelson
Walter Martie
Richard Olson
Selmar Holm
Marquette Road
Philippines
Lowe Bros
Lowe Brothers
Burgess Dugstad Lumber CO
Clermont, Iowa
Canale
B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston Sale
Serta
B. J. Reynolds Tebacee Co
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