Thanksgiving social notes from Oak Grove area families
Local social column records Thanksgiving day dinners and weekend visits among the Dennler, Pollock, Howard, Luchsinger, Kohls, Allen, Boyle, Dennler, Medberry, and related families. Movements include moves to Elgin, hospitality at farm homes, birthday observance, and a baby named Beverly Alice born to Archie and Mrs. Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Louis
Walter Dennler
Thos. Pollock
Gordon
Dean
Chris Dennler
Reuben Howard
Elgin
Cleve Hennett
Thos. Howard
Howard
John Luchsinger
Lester
Tommy Howard
Mary Matthys
Bert Allen
Howard Medberry
Marlene
Henry Holzer
Oran Bane
Lawrence Howard
Ula Howard
Frank Boyle
Louis Dennler
Wm. Kohls
Ern Baechler
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Ford
West Union
Robert Howard
Gerald Shaffer
Ward Brabham
Hane Winkler
Wic
M. A. Richie
Gelowein
John Howard, Jr
John Howard
John Nydegger
Junior
George Boyle
Bobbie
Rosa Reed
Rob. Ernst
Gordon Pollock
Margie
Thomas Dennler
Earl Kiple
Mary Keiser
Wm. Boyle
Elgin Furniture
Martin Hanson
Alma
Gladys
Robert
Archie Howard
Local Residents Visit G Dennler and Archie Howard Homes
Cheery Valley News reports Mr iMr and Mr Jake Kurth visiting the G Dennler home and Mrs Martin Hangen at Archie Howard home to care for Mrs Howard and newborn daughter born November 25. Jake and Elmer Metzger of Lester Jens and Arnold Metzger of West Bend stayed with Ed Metager and departed for Elgin Illinois. Mrs Walter Butikofer and Zeta Marie visited Mrs John on Tuesday.
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iMr
Jake Kurth
G. Dennler
Martin Hangen Ig
Archie Howard
Howard
Jake
Elmer Meteger
Lester
Jens
Arnold Metzger
Weat Bend
Ed Metager
Elgin
Minois
Walter Butikofer
Zeta Marie
John Dennler
Ernest Meyer
Clem
Orlin Mason
Hanson Bros
Walter Lehman
John Pulfer
G. Friederich
Will
Lillian Christen
Frank Christen
Jim Duff
L. Christen
Gladys Hanson
Adolph Elvers
Jake Dennler
Harry
Arthur Freiderich
Albert Lee
Adolph Hanson
Iva Olson
Lavonda
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mae
Jake Christen
Hilda Meyer
Reuben
Junior Christen
Carrie Butikofer
John Durscher
Rosa Schlupp
Alma
Ed Metzger
Gy Friederich
Jake Butikofer
Earl Meyer
Des Moines
Harold Meyer
Monona
Elmer
Melbert Meyer
Marie Dennier
Oscar Baumgartner
Mix
Louise Dennley
Roy Peeper
Reuben Christen
Junior Hanson
Yara Muehlenthaler
Cedar Falls
Floyd Sires
Louis Brandt
Postville
da Christen
Betty
George Leuchtenmacher
Wm. Larson
Robert Wikan
Edwin Hanson
Marie Schmid
Adeline Lehman
Francis West
Robert West
Ern Lerch
Walter Christen
Martin Hanson
Robert
Fred Dennler
Martin Wenger
Marlys
Town Falls
Reynold Strong
Elmer Lembke
Arthur Wilker
Irvin Huedner
Clayton Center
Cleve Bennett
Oak Grove
Jerome
Cathryn Ogle
Waterloo
Helen J
Hazel Rothlisberger
Coronel Rothlisberger
Maynard
Elma Pollock
van Horn
LeRoy Burrow
Janesville
Wis
Kenneth Shaffer
Waukegan
Ray Shaffer
Herschel Shaffer
Fredericksburg
Will Crane
Elkader
Leo Paige
Walter Rothlisberger
Myrtle Medberry
Kenneth
Wm. Pollock
Elma
Martha Chapman
Elmer Frieden
LC. Jerdee
Clermont
Rev. Snyder
Fred. Rothlisberger
Mary Ogle
Cathryn
Rob Ernst
Ed Gehring
N. M. Fritz
Fred Reichert
Alfred Imhof
Melvin Gregerson
Volga
Florence
Joe Ogle
Dubuque
John Foster
Thanksgiving Week Socials Reach Across Local Homes
A long list of families from Roy Peeper to Hanson Bros. hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving and the weekend. Many meals and dinners occurred at homes in Elgin West Union and Cedar Rapids area, including the Smith and Dennler households, with Ed Gehring and Frank Christen among attendees.
Illyria Social Notes Spotted in West Union and Waterloo
Illyria items record Marie Gehring spending Friday night with cousin Mrs. Anna De Sart in West Union and accompanying them to Waterloo. The Progressive Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Alene Medberry presenting a lesson on Child Development and Family Relationship. Additional names include Ches Alishia, Selah Smith of Mohall, North Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fox of Fayette, Jenna Smith of Hawkeye, and Harry.
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Marie Gehring
Anna de Sart
West Union
Waterloo
Progressive Study Club
Al[ene ‘Medberry
Feller's Hardware Ad For Heaters In West El Jain
Come in and see our complete line of oil coal or wood burning tank heaters at Feller's Hardware in West El Jain.
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Feller's Hardware
West el Jain
Iétfe
Believe It or Not Enclosed Omnibus Gift to Post Office
An Argo Gazette note describes sending items to Bob Ripley for Believe It or Not. Despite not knowing Ripley’s address, a letter addressed to wherever he is reached him via West Union post office. Within days a postcard acknowledgment arrived and a copy of Believe It or Not Omnibus was received, signed by the author. The paper praises the post office for fast delivery.
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Argo-Gazette
Bob Ripley
Ripley
West Union Post Office
Post Office
Argo- Gazette
Thanksgiving Guests Gather for Whitford Dinner
Thanksgiving day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Whitford included daughter and son-in-law Clark E. Snyder of Chicago and Miss Jewell Gragg, son Floyd Whitford of Shenandoah, sister-in-law Pred O'Dell and Lois of Milwaukee, with another son arriving Monday and guests staying until Sunday. Advertisement notes Berg's gift suggestions and Elgin Furniture Store tube testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Whitford
Clark E. Snyder
Jewell Gragg
Chicago
Floyd Whitford
Shenandoah
Berg's presents Elgin Furniture Store ads for batteries and delivery
Local want ad mentions Berg's offering battery sales and furniture presents with delivery later. It cues shoppers to reserve items through Berg's. Elgin Furniture Store is noted as a nearby option.
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Berg
Elgin Furniture Store
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Cheery Valley News
Wm. Rayne
Walter Mitta
Norman Dean
Eliza Friederich
Cemetery Association
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Clifton Wilson
Norma Dean
Little Brown
Nashua
Libbie Larson
Cl. Klingman
Mar
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Andrew Yearous
Leslie Yearous
Arlington
Jerome Yearous
Chas. Hunsberger
Illyria
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Elgin Merchants
Medberry’s Service Station
Farm Bureau Gasoline and Oils
Elgin Echo News
Miller’s Pool Hall
Chas. Feller
Schori & Kuster Lumber CO
Torkelson Bros. Boleyn’s
H.C
Plymouth Cars
N. W. Evans
Potosi
O'Neill Drug Store
Falb's Meat Market
Chas. Wenger
Heston
John Falb & Sons Garage
Buick and
Chevrolet
Norge
L.G. Lehman
Capper’s Hatchery
Capper Chix
Max Thoma
Richelieu Foods
Elgin Farmers’ Co-Op
Walt’s Corner Grocery
WM. E. Baumgartner
Louis Klingman
Elgin Oil Company
Kohler’s Store
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy CO
R. A. Crider
D. V. M. Veterinary Service
M. V. Kiple
City Service
Weibel Mill Company
Feed Grinding
Brackin’s
Phillips 66
Clarence Schneider
Elgin Post Office
Elgin Home Bakery
Fred R. Berg
Clothier H. 8. & M
Hunsberger & Schori
Schori Bros
Elgin Post
American Legion
Elgin Legion Auxiliary
H. F. Becker, Barber
H. H. Wolf, M. D
L. S. Hutchinson
D. D
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Supt. OF Schools
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