Frey Family Reunion Draws 68 Attendees
Sixty eight Frey relatives gathered at the J M Frey farm on Sunday August 20 for the annual reunion. Attendees included families from West Union Randall s Maynard Chicago Dubuque Oelwein Titusville Strawberry Point Indianapolis Elgin and other towns with updates on travel visits and local events. Also noted were local social gatherings and upcoming harvest activities at area farms and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
J. M. Frey
Harry Humphry
West Union
Lee Jellings
Randallzs
Walter Jellings
Maynard
Anna Cooley
Chicago
H. C. Barmgartner
Dubuque
Geo. Jellings
Kathryn
Bobby Parker
Oelwein
L.J. Hall
Jane
Betty
J. J. Parrish
Jon Bernard
Needham Bryan
Titusville
Florida
Hans Baumgartner
Strawberry, Point
Oliver Kenneth Black
Indianapolis
Ind
Chris Wenger
Elgin
J. H. Wilson
Adolph Weber
Robert Frey
Will Frey
John Wilson
Alden
Glenfield
N. D
James Ritchie
Reinbeck
Frank
Joy Jennings
Newton
B. A. Jennings
Velma Rau
Hewitt Wis
Garden Prairie
Miss Rau
B. A
Sunday Visits and Local News Notes
A parade of local residents were noted visiting relatives and friends over the weekend including Sidney Corbin Don Hears Gladys Grimes and Eva Dusorserouth at the parental Roy Leonhart home. Kathryn Messer and Dorothy Hilderbrand were among visitors from Dickey and Fayette while Eva Dammermuth and Blanche Aeschiman stayed with local hosts. Others include Genevieve Little from Cedar Rapids and Mrs Hans Barmgariver Vera Mae from Strawberry Point. Church notes report Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 8 p.m with choir practice Saturday at 7:30.
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Diomer
Bicker
Aendiman
Sidney ‘Corbin
Don Hears
Gladys Grimes
Eva Dusorserouth
Mre
B.D. Stockwell
Oehwein
Roy Leonhart
Kathryn Messer
Dickexy
Dorothy Hilderbrand
Fayette
Vist
Donald Leonhart
Eva Dammermuth
Eig
Blanche Aeschiman
Mar
al Dahlgren
Land
Wilford Bond
Presbyterian Church Notes
Christian Endeavor
Pat Tom
Tomato plants carried by British submarines to detect gas
Des Moines Navy recruiting station reports British submarines to carry tomato plants as a test for noxious gases. The plants are said to be highly sensitive, drooping at minor exposure, acting as a detector far surpassing canaries and chemical tests.
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Navy
Des Moines
Correction Aimed at Town Council Crooks
A newspaper row centers on a sensational headline about local officials. A demanded retraction led to a dramatic follow up stating that half the town council are not crooks. The Echo prompts readers to verify via the paper.
Capacity Livestock Show At Clayton County Fair
Clayton County Fair confirms a capacity livestock show with 80 stalls filled in cattle barns. Swine and sheep entries remain open while clubs prepare and crowd the club quarters. Exhibitors are urged to mail entry forms to A D Rogeman, secretary, Garnavillo, Iowa, to avoid entry-day rush.
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Clayton County Fair
Mort Garis
Exhibiors
A. D. Rogeman
Sec’y
Garnatillo
Iowa
Leeks Loping and Hi Ho Comment on a General
The Washington Star notes Leeks loping and Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown offer sly judgments on the man you designate a Srum major as perhaps the greatest of all generals. The playful musings highlight a public figure through a literary quip.
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Leeks
Anld Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Biermann Outlines Farm Relief and Pension Cuts
Congressman Fred Biermann of Iowa's fourth district told Volga City churchgoers how he plans farm relief and why he supports cutting veterans pension outlays. He emphasized clear language, farmer focus, and his record of local service to assure a square deal and sound economy.
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Fred Biermann
Iowa
Congress
Decorah
Volga City
Freshsider freehold estate term introduced in colonies
A Freshsider freehold estate as distinguished from a tenant holder. The term was brought to the American colonies from Bag inna.
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Baginna
There Are More Than Two Billion Humans On Earth
A 1990 estimate by the International Statistical Institute of the League of Nations at Geneva puts the world population above two billion. The figure reflects a historical census moment and underscores early 20th century demographic projections.
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International Statistical Institute of the
League of Nations
Geneva
Mr. Owls Big Eyes Pages Turn in Place
The article notes an owl with fixed eyeballs while its head swivels up to eight times, giving the impression of a constant turn. It emphasizes the bird’s distinctive neck flexibility and unsettling gaze.
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Mr. Owl
Canada Self Governing Dominion Emerges From Empire
A concise note on Canada as a self governing dominion within the British Commonwealth, describing its status as a self sufficient political unit within the Empire and its relation to Britain. The statement frames Canada as part of the broader imperial structure while exercising autonomous governance.
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Canada
British Commonwealth of Nations
British Empire
Farmers oppose NRA seen as dealer plot says Fayette Leader
A northeast town report says farmers resent the NRA amid business men’s complaints that higher prices won’t boost trade. Readers are urged to see Echo for details as shopkeepers warn against overconfidence in rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R.A
Fayette
Hermann Speaker At Many Meetings
Congressmen Fred Bittmann has been asked to speak at numerous events over several days. He addressed the Rotary Club in Charles City last Friday, spoke at a Dougherty homecoming on Tuesday, spoke in Cresco Tuesday night, and will speak in Hopkinton this afternoon and at the League of Municipalities tonight. Thursday he will give the main talk at the Harvest Home Festival in Fayette and present Purple Heart awards to World War veterans in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kingman
Amelia Strong
Harry Feller
John Wilees
North Dakota
United Brethren
Charles City
J. J. O'Hara
Dubuque
Alo Hinkle
Otto Popenhagen
Fayette
Roy Cline
Archie Brooks
Arlington
al Keiger
A. C. Cook
St. Paul
Minnesota
Loraine Raftis
Oelwein
Lucille Welch
Harry Whitcher
Whitcher
Manchester
Lester Gehring
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Wood
Alice Corkery
Floyd Duffy
Sumner
U. B
Fred’ Bittmann
Rotary Chuir
Dougherty
Cresco
Hopkinton
League of Municipalities
Order of the Purple Heart
Decorah Journal
Caterpillars Thrive After Forest Drone Dousing Crash
Powder sprayed by airplanes in Bosnian forests intended to curb caterpillars killed forest game sheep dogs and pigs but spared the insects which thrived afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosnia
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J. A. Boleyn
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Betty Davis
Evalyn Knapp
James Murray
Liberty Magazine
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George O’brien
Bing Crosby
Geo, Burns
Gracie Allen
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Elgin State Bank
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