Local Residents Share Week End Visits and Guests
Glen Thompson a radio man from Oklyn Long Island spent several days with Mr and Mrs Orvin Thompson and other local families. Dozens joined a corn picking gathering at Fred Rothlisberger farm. Visitors from Kenmare North Dakota Fayette and West Union joined meals and social hours with the Clark and Klingman households. The 4 H club and Farm Bureau plan a Thursday church meeting with a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen’ Thompson
Oklyn
Long Island
Orvin, Thompson
Charlotte Medberry
Jake Yearous
Juanit
Albin Kimpson
Norma
Fayvatte
Foxwell
Arthur Hermen
Harold Hermen
Waterloo
Noe Avey
Fred Rothlisberger
Robert Gehring
Robert, Jr
Kenmare
N. D
Fred Schneider
Edgar Kimball
Mervin Hunsberger
Will Moore
Francise
Wadena
Fayette
Chase Doty
Libbie Lirgon
C. L. Klingman
John Pulfer
Bertha
Teo Rothlisberger
Fleet Frieden
Tommy
West Union
Ogle
Amélia Strong
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Strong
Feller
4-H Club
Farm Bureau
H. F. Robbins
Thos
Wm. Glass
Dundee
Strawberry Point
Harold Glass
Andrew Yearous
Chas. Yearous
Arlington
M. Klingman
Tom Duff
Volga
Jernsey Smith
Martin Wenger
Sgt
Elmer Meyer
Jackson
L. Klingman
Chas. Doty
L. W. McKellar
Joe Frieden
Albert Dennler
Floyd Frieden
Rex Medberry
B. J. Baumgartner
Fred Burrow
Olaf Berg
Arvey
Montel Warner
Roberta
Wenger Bros
Allen
Weekend Visits and Social Gatherings in Shullsburg Area
Cheery Valley social notes list weekend visits by Francis Fritz and John Oberix. the Meisner Hofer families. and many others from Shullsburg and Postville. Hospitals, birthdays, dinners, and luncheons mark the community’s cheerful attached gatherings across homes, farms, and local families.
Oak Grove Social News Notes Steps in Local Homes
Oak Grove residents record Sunday and midweek visits with friends and relatives. Mrs. Mary Matthys, Mrs. Bertha Wright, Mrs. Ern Bgechier, and Rose Garber called on Mrs. Wm. Kohls. The Shaffers stopped by Ed Boyle, and the Gilsons visited the George Gilson family in Dyersville. Kohls also spent Sunday with Fred Schott in Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Robert Cheeseman
Elkader
Mary Matthys
Bertha Wright
Ern Bgechier
Rose Garber
Wm. Kohls
Henry Holzer
Tille Hans
J. M. Shaffer
Ed Boyle
Harry Gilson
Wayne Gilson
Dyersville
George Gilson
Fred Schott
Sumner
Ladies Aid Society Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
An annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Society elected officers with Mrs. G Q as president Mrs Henry Velersven as vice president and the secretary-treasurer named. The notice lists local residents who hosted and attended a Monday evening gathering at the Helmer Loftsgard home in honor of Lloyd Loftsgard with many names appearing in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies” Aid Society
Vite
Anderlei
Henry Velersven
Helmer Loftsgard
Lloyd Lofisgard
Marion Milo ‘Olson
Gladys Péterdon
Orvin
Jenetta Lofisgard
Hildi
Rosella Opsand
Tryin Nyborg
Abbat
Otto Jr. Hangon
Jon Lofisgard
Delores Bergan
Gladys Peterson
Arthur Baltz
Brainard Social Visit Notices and Church Event
Brainard residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard and Mrs Chas Peters at the Robert Kerr home. Dinner guests at George Boyle's included Mr and Mrs William Nutting and sons and others. World Parish Day was observed at Brainard church on Wednesday December 1 with a large picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Howard
Chas. Peters
Robert Kerr
Wm. Nutting and Sons
George Boyle
Boyle
Wm. Boyle
Alice
Katie Rolf
Frank Lyon
Floyd Boyle
Frank Boyle
Wm. Kerr
S. S. Patterson
Chicago
Paul Patterson
Brainard
Gee. Boyle
Nutting
Marshall Helms
Peggy
Robert
Barbara Gilbert
Cleve ,Erhardt
Local Social News From Grand Meadow Area
Darlene Marilyn and Sandra Olson spent Saturday at Richard Olson’s home. Anton Skaren and Mrs Oscar Lien returned from six weeks in Marshalltown Hospital. Julia Landsgard visited Alvin Halverson’s home Friday. Evelyn Erickson spent the weekend with Roland Heins. Leo Larson and Adrian visited Oliver Christopherson’s near Arlington Sunday. Mina Olson and Evan Lien called on Christine Kittleson Sunday afternoon. Richard Bigler and MaDonna visited Arthur Olson Sunday afternoon. Mrs Hane Bilden and Mrs Hildor Bil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene
Marilyn
Sandra Olson
Richard Olson
Anton Skaren
Oscar Lien
Marshalltown
Julia Landsgard
Alvin Halverson
Evelyn Erickson
Roland Heins
Leo Larson
Adrian
Oliver Christopherson
Arlington
Mina Olson
Evan Lien
Christine Kittleson
Social Visits Highlight Weekend Events in Local Homes
Lizzie and J. E. Bilden spent Friday at Henry Peterson's home while Clara and Myrtle Peterson visited Andrew Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Ames Olson and family attended a Saturday party, and Elmer Leo Nelson hosted and Alvin Halverson with Ronald were dinner guests of Mrs. Julia Landsgard on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hofer
Bert Thoman
Orvin Thompson
Thore Thompson
Elmer Lembke
Edwin Lottsgard
R. D. Smith
Guernsey Smith
Francis
Fritz
John Oberix
Clifford Sargent
Wm. McWilliams
Shullsburg
Wis
Frank Burwick
John Dessnler
Fred Friederich
Postville Hospital
Herman Schupbach
Postville
George Schupbach
Lawrence
George Schup
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Lucy Christen
George Nichols
Gerald and
Merlin
Frank Christen
Ernest Christen
Orlin Mason
Roscoe Larson
Irene Minihan
Sam Schneider
Fred Butikofer
Rachel Frieden
Louis Butikofer
Ern Friederich
Set
Elmer Meyer
Martin Wenger
James Schlee
Wm. Torkelson
Will Seely
Waureka
Benny Christianson
Therm
Kenneth Paige
Chicago
John Weld
Serene
Eileen Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Sgt
Myron Hoag
T.j.olson
Dorf Opperud
Thos. Olson
Selma Groth
Oscar Lind
Henry Olson
Clarine
Donald
T. J. Olson
Den
Lizzie
J. E. Bilden
Henry Peterson
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Andrew Anderson
Ames Olson
Elmer Leo Nelson
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Julia Landsgard
Home Project Groups Organized
Pleasant Valley township held the first year meeting at Edwin Krueger home on Thursday afternoon December 2 open to all township women. Officers elected include two chairmen and publicity and music leads with plans to form districts and follow up meetings. A later training session at Elgin town hall December 7 taught Time Savers for Victory with six tips to streamline home duties aided by Virginia Vaupel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Township
Edwin Krueger
Virginia Vaupe
M. J. Blockhus
B. H. Brackin
Guy Probert
Alfred Jacob
Orville Entwisle
Krueger
Clermont and
Pleasant Valley
Elgin Town Hall
Fayette County
Dr. Davis Named GOP Central Committee Chair In Iowa
Dr. J C Davis of Oelwein chosen Republican central committee chair to fill vacancy caused by R F Estey joining the Army. He is a dentist and landowner from ward one. vice-chairman is Dr. Smith Kennedy, also from ward one. Gilbert Gross of Greenfield patents a mechanical roid bender and age forming machine built from a pump jack and truck parts. he created other handy implements. Additionally, Reinbeck plant workers comply with government inspectors by framing and screening over 60 openings at a produce packing facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
Republican Central Committee
R. F. Estey
Oelwein
Smith Kennedy
Dr. Davis
Gilbert Gross
Greenfield
Mr. Gross
Gross
Poe
Reinbeck Produce Packing
Back from Army Service Dick Clark Returns Home
Auto license deputy in Treasurer Knox's office arrives home from the Army after months of hospitalization. He will resume his former job as Arnold Stummer plans to leave on January. Sell it through a Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Clark
Knox
Arnold Stummer
Jani
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BR Weim
B.c
Ike
Inyma Itera
Ruby Benson
Thos. Ogle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cemetery Assn
Harold Strong
Glen Thompson
Emma Gunderson
Clermont
C. J. Anderson
Myron Chapman
Schori Bros
Elgin
Iowa
Klingman’s Fountain Service
R. A. Crider Veterinarian
Elgin, Iowa
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
R. P. Strauch
Cheery Valley
Oak Grove News
Guilder News
Grand Meadow News
Onomist
Virginia Vaupel
GOP
Millon
Willard
Ralio
Wilterd
O'Neill Drug
Echo-Enterprise
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Operati
Oscar Reeder
Tawa
Elgin Farmers' Dairy CO
Delila Knudtson
Robert Wilson Ernest. Bauder Delila Knudtson Lyle Light
J. Brackin
Clarence Kirkberg
Louis L. Lehman
George Nydegger
John Grimm
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