Social Visits and Guests At Cedar Rapids Area Homes
Local residents entertained and hosted guests across Monona West Union and surrounding towns. Visitors included Me and Mrs Fred Kumpe Dorchester, Mrs Ada Matthys Oklahoma City Olds, Mrs LeRoy Weihe Nachuta, Henry Matthys, Pauline Potratz, Ern Loertscher, Mrs Walter Bovis Guttenberg, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piptier
J. B. Miller
Fred’ Kumpé
You Kumpt
Dorchester
Branne' Graham
Ada Matthys
Oklahoma City
Olds
leRoy Weihe
Nachuta
Henry Matthys
Pauline Potratz
Ern
Loertscher
Birthday Observance and Visits In West Union Area
Mine absition The C Li Huisinga family of Alington came Sunday to help Mrs. Mary Keiser observe her birthday which is Wednesday of this week Mrs Keiser has been sick and confined to bed since Friday Ole Olson of Detroit Mich arrived here Thursday night and is visiting in the home of his mother Mrs Emma Olson Mr and Mrs Wm Ewing and family of Tripoli spent the week end in the Mrs Emma Olson home Robert Gruver who is employed in Waterloo spent the week end in the Lew Gruver home A T Halstenson Palermo No Dak came last week and is visiting at the Melvin Olson home West Union and with other relatives and friends in this section He left here about 42 years ago to take up wheat and flax farming in North Dakota A P Lehman was absent from Thomass store several days this week due to illness His sister Mrs Cooley was home to care for him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hogan
Chicago
Sheldon Boyle
Hogan
Alaska
Anchorage
the. C. Li
Huisinga
Alington
Mary Keiser
Ole Olson
Detroit
Mich
Emma Olson
A. T. Halstenson
Palermo
Melvin Olson
West Union
North Dakota
A. P. Lehman
Thoma
Mrs. Cooley
Fish Cleaning and Freezing Guidelines from Ohi Source
Step by step instructions cover cleaning removing scales heads and organs washing promptly to prevent spoilage freezing small fish whole with fins and tail removed cutting large fish into steaks or boneless strips wrapping in moisture and vaporproof paper removing air folding packages securing with tape labeling box numbers and dates where applicable to transport to quick freeze facilities.
Nationality Act Clarifies US Nationals Status Across Territories
The act defines a national area as a United States person or a resident owing permanent allegiance, including Guam and the Philippines, who are United States nationals rather than citizens. Congressional acts elevated Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands inhabitants to United States citizen status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
United States
Guam
Philippines
United States Dependencies
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Harp Seal Skins Used for Fine Goods and Walrus Luggage
Young seals known as harps provide skins used in pin grain seal for shoes and pocketbooks. Heavier sealskins are classified as walrus and used for luggage.
Blood on the Sun screening with Cagney and Sidney
A Thursday to Saturday December 13 14 and 15 program features James Cagney and Sylvia Sidney in Blood on the Sun. The film follows an American newspaperman in Japan who uncovers a secret world conquest plan in a dramatic, thrilling tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
James Cagney
Sylvia Sidney
Japan
Elgin Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings
Elgin Baptist Church reports tabitha society meets at 2 p m with prayer service at 8 p m and choir rehearsal at 9 p m. Sunday morning worship is at 10 o'clock, Sunday school at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8 o'clock led by Minister Paul F. Zoschke and organist Alfred Jacob Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob,Jr
Tabitha Society
Lutheran Church Services December 16 in Norway and Marion
The Lutheran church announces services on December 16 at 11 o clock in Norway and at 7 30 p m in Marion. Luther League meets, and all are welcome at every service led by Pastor J Strandjord with Dr J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
Luther League
Ead
J, Strandjord
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Choir Rehearsal
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday morning worship at 10 o'clock and a choir rehearsal Friday evening at 7 30. Rev. J C Warton serves as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Warton
Card of Appreciation from Mrs Schort
A note of thanks from Mrs Albert Schort to friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters gifts and acts of kindness during her hospital stay and business recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schort
Bee Stings Advice From Entomologists
Entomologists advise that most bee stings occur when a person nears a nest. The recommended first aid is to scrape out the sting with a fingernail, avoid pulling the sting, and cover hands and face while leaving the area to prevent further stings.
Chopped Hay Saves Space and Storage Worries
Chopped hay occupies half to a third the space of long hay and is easier to feed with less waste. It should contain less moisture for safe storage, as tests show chopped hay heats more than long when moisture is equal. Do not stack chopped hay on damp hay.
Food waste in normal times hits 126 million pounds daily
The article states Americans discard 126 million pounds of food every day from farm to table, equivalent to about one quarter of all food consumed in the United States. This figure highlights substantial waste across the supply chain and consumer stages.
Exalting Christ in the Nation’s Life Lesson Text
December 16 lesson stresses Christ as both Saviour and King. It cites Isaiah 9 and Luke 1 to show Jesus as Light of the world and coming eternal ruler. The piece urges spiritual rebirth, fulfillment of prophecies, and vigilance for His return. It connects national life, leadership, and peace to recognizing Jesus as Lord and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Israel
Rome
Isaiah
God
Jesus Christ
Light
Marvelius
Saiah
Funeral for Fred Matthys Held at Elgin Baptist Church
Fred Matthys born October 13 1869 died December 4 1945 at seventy six years one month and twenty one days. He farmed in Elgin area served as creamery director had interest in a dormer cooperative association. Survived by brother Henry two nieces Sue Graham Oklahoma City and Lois Weihe Nachusa. Funeral services Friday Elgin Baptist Church Rev Paul F Zoschke officiating burial Elgin Cemetery. Relatives from out of town included Mrs Frank Graham Oklahoma City and Mrs Ann Weihe and Hattie Chas Weihe Mrs John Leroy Weihe Chicago Mrs Weihe and Clarence Postville Mr and Mrs Fred Kumpf and Mr and Mrs Joe Kumpf English Bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Matthys
Matthys
Elgin
Dormer Cooperative Association
Henry
Sue
Frank Graham
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lois
LeRoy Weihe
Nachusa
Elgin Baptist Church
Paul F. Zoschke
Elgin Cemetery
Ann Weihe
Hattie
Chas. Weihe
John LeRoy ‘Weihe
Chicago
Weihe
Clarence
Postville
Fred Kumpf
Joe Kumpf
English
Bench
Card of Thanks for Fred’s Illness Death and Burial
Expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and help during the illness, death, and burial of brother Fred. Acknowledges lasting appreciation and notes the sentiments will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Poem Accepted by College Publication
Georgana Falk of U S U freshman class has a poem titled Golden Rains accepted for publication in the Annual Anthology of College Poetry. The anthology gathers works from students nationwide, chosen from thousands of submissions, bringing honor to Falk and Upper Iowa University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgana Falk
America
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa
Last Will and Testament of Fred G Matthys Probate Hearing
In Fayette County Iowa on January 1946 the District Court will hear admission to probate of the purported last Will and Testament of Fred G Matthys, deceased. Dated West Union December 10 1946. Clerk Herbert D Klammer. Read the Echo Enterprise Want Ads and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Matthys
District Court of Admission To
West Union
Iowa
Echo
Enterprise
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Walter Bovis, Jr
Guttenberg
Walter Bovis, Sr
Anna Schupbach
Wm. Schupbach
Marsha
Anna M. Schupbach
Robert Sleleman
Ray Weithorn
Monona
Albert Schori
St. Joseph Hospital
New Hampton
Cedar Rapids
Robert Sisleman
Mrs. Anna Schupbach
H. D. Yack
Vinton
Tom Desmond
Mr. Yack
Welter Bovis
Mamie Boyle
Shirley
Ethel Boyle
Geo. Boyle
Ole’ Reierson
Oliver Torkelson
Herbert Dummermuth
Albert Dummermuth and
Derryl
Fayette
Harold Schneider
Conner Dummermuth
Jud Conner
Creighton Conner
W. P. Kohls
Barbara Yenney
Panesville
Wis
Charles Knight and
Elmer Yenney
Irone Hoover
Jacob Hoover
Oscar Gilley
Maynard
Ole Reierson
Linda Wander
Charles Feller
Earl Cooley
Wadena
John Muncie
James Muncie
Florence
H. L. Hoffmann
Minneapolis
Minn
Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek
Hoffmann
Hoffmann’s
Masonic Temple
Robert Gruver
Waterloo
Lew Gruver
The
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Fred MacMurray
Lynn Bari
Eddie
Eddie Rickenbacker
George Raft
Signe Hasso
Johnny Ange
Lutheran Church
Lena Baumgartner
Dial
West Elgin
Moody Bible Institute of
Riga
Union
International Courc
Ai Jova Education
Mission
Will
Fayette County
Herbert D. Klammer
Nein
Billboard
Pest Bnt
Ted
Himployera Mutual
Dee Moines
R. P. Strauch
Or ‘ Mutual Casualty Company
Cue Bo
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Furniture Store
F. C. Muehlethaler
Prop
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LOWA
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