Northwestern Conference German Baptist Meeting Concludes
The 43rd annual Northwestern Conference of German Baptist Churches closed after a week of sessions in Bigin with 226 enrolled delegates and over 300 nightly attendees. Reports highlighted strong finances, missionary work, and a busy program including sermons, choir performances, and a large Missionary Society exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Conference of German Baptist Churches
Aplington
Kelser
Emil Miller
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Peter
H. W. Wedel
H. P. Donner
William Kuhn
ChioAgd
General Missionary Society
German Baptist Churches of
Kubo
General Missionary Society 6
Eral Missionary Society of
Germany
Switzerland
Baptista
North America
Woman's Missionary Union
School notes set new opening plan and additions
The district reports progress on a new school building with contractor Kiple and Supt. Green targeting September 17 opening if the upper floor is ready. Interior work advances. plastering and plumbing near completion. New armchairs and assembly space expanded, plus rural graduates may enter high school with tuition covered by their home district. applications go to the superintendent or board secretary Samuel Mosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiple
Ip Hia
Supt. Green
Office of Superintendent of Schools
Board
Samuel Mosby
Reusser to Teach at Buena Vista College Storm Lake
Reusser, Jr. will join Buena Vista College in Storm Lake Iowa as a faculty member beginning the first week of September He will teach mathematics and physics The Argo Gazetta notes he has spent years teaching at Clovis New Mexico and praises his character and intellect.
Milk Price Offer From Smith's Dairy
Milk users urged to buy from Smith's Dairy with plenty of milk from their own herd priced at 8 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Dairy
Fayette County Fair draws record crowd at West Union
The Fayette County Fair in West Union broke attendance records with an estimated 40,000 visitors and gate receipts around 13,780 dollars. Thursday marked the largest crowd in 69 years, while bands from West Union and Hawkeye provided entertainment and a strong Little Eight League showing with several standout cattle and hog entries earning numerous prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Iowa
West Union-Hawkeye
Little Eight League
Fayette County Fair
Westgate
Postville
Clermont
Blein
Arlington
Hawkeye
Volga City
France
Fred Rethlisberger & Son
Chester
Otis Rothlisberger
Mervin Hunsberger
Poland
Ord Young
L.B. Nelson
Jack Brackin
Hmery Dummermuth
Ed Bauder
Ed Boyle
Franc de Sart
Marie Faille
Brackin
Mrs Elmer Davis Dead in Illyria Burial Pending
Mrs Elmer Davis, aged sixty four, died from a stroke in Illyria. Her sister Mrs Jud Conner, of La Harpe Kansas, was summoned by telegram. The body arrived in Elgin and funeral services were held at Illyria with relatives in the area. The report notes the local factory began packing Monday as corn harvest continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Conner
la Harpe
Kansas
Elmer Davis
Davis
Elgin
Illyria
Ball Boys Battle In Little Eight Action And Protests
The Ball Boys split a two game week schedule with Arlington losing 4 to 0 in ten innings after a pitched battle between Koob and Kiple. They then lost 6 to 4 at Volga City in a Little Eight clash. Hawkeye 6 clinched the league title with a 8 to 2 win over Clermont after a long controversy and protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Kiple
Elgin
Koob
Rana
Volga City
Volgaires
Christ
Vloga Boya
Clermont
Hawkeye
Acore
Fayette County
Larson
Lee
D. Henn
Hawkeys
Managgers
Little Eight
All-Stars
Bremer-Chickasaw County
Fredericksburg
Bremer-Chickasaw Stars
Black Hills Letter From Deadwood Traveler Mrs White
Mrs George White writes from Deadwood South Dakota dated August 25 describing Grand scenery in the Black Hills. She notes tall pines and White Rocks, finds the area cool and suited to her hay fever and asthma, and mentions plans to visit Hot Springs and her son Ernest at Battle Mountain Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Deadwood
South Dakota
Black Hills
White Rocks
White
Hot Springs
Ernest
Battie Mountain Sanitarium
Fide
Qigin
Frieden Medberry nuptials unite Elmer Frieden and Lena Medberry
Last evening in Clyria township the ceremony joined Elmer Frieden and Lena Medberry in a double ring service read by Rev. Butler. The couple, amid lanterns and crepe, received congratulations as guests enjoyed a wedding supper. The bride wore white satin and carried a bouquet, with Eva Lehman as maid of honor and Rex Medberry as best man. The Elgin band offered music prior to departure for a western state tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Frieden
Lena Medberry
H Medberry
Clyria Township
Mildred Yearous
Glen MacKellar
Deo
Butler
G. Be Medberry
Misa Eva Lehman
Elsia Yearous
Rosaie Chapman
Hazel Frieden
Edith Frieden
Eve Mae Frieden
Rex Medberry
Elgin Band
Ulgrig
Lfe
Popelar
Mes
Priedin
Heho
Obituary: Mrs Won Koluls Dies At Home Of Son
Mrs Won Holly Mrs Wm Koluls died at her son Wo Kohla's home south of town this morning at four o'clock. She was advanced in years and held in high esteem by many friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church with Pastor Ray Lauer officiating. An obituary will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Koluls
Wo. Kohla
Ray
Lauer
Missionary Sermon and Church Services Next Sunday
M E Church plans a 10 o clock missionary sermon with the text Give and it shall be given unto you. Morning and evening services follow with Epworth League at 7 15 and 8 o clock. Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held September 6 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Cuilur Rapids
Will Kirwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parper
Minslon
Hans Keiser
G. A. Waldvogel
Steamboat Rock
F. W. Rochester
Theologi
G. F Stockmann
St. Paul
F. L. Hahn
Minneapolis
G. Ehrhorn
Parkersburg
G. ¥. Ehrhorn
L. B. Holzer
W. M. Schmitt
Holzer
Cleveland
Ohio
R A Klein
Rochester Theological Seminary
FH. Heinemann
St. Bonifacins
J. F. Mayer
George
Town
W. E. Schmitt
L. B Helser
Hana Taney
Quartette
Reva. L. B. Holzer
F. W. Bartel
Shaboygan
W. B Schmitt
F. I Hahn
C. J. Bender
Watertown
Kamerun
Africa
Conference Committee On Missions
C. F. Stockmann
Weat Union
Clermont Wee
Mrs. Won, Holly
M. E. Church Notes
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