Roanoke area visitors and gatherings noted
A long list of social visits and gatherings from Roanoke and surrounding farms is recorded. Families like Frieden, Rothlisberger, Yearous, Kimball, Gehring, and Bikofer hosted or attended quilting parties, dinners, and weekend visits with relatives, neighbors, and friends, including trips to Chicago livestock shows and regional travel to Elgin and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Frieden
Will Beer
Levi
Ruth
Roanoke
Laverne
Betty
Jacob Schneider
George Butikofer
Alo Patterson
Volga
Dale Rothlisberger
Andrew Yearous
Ole Benson
Elgin
Cemetery Association
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Walter Rothlisberger
Martha Chapman
Fred Rothlisberger
Lillian Freiden
Weat Union
Anna Mae
Harold Kimball
Ellen Hunsberger
Waterloo
Illyria Items Highlights Local Social and Club Notes
Illyria items record visits and gatherings among Elgin residents and neighbors. Mentions include Marie Schupbach in Elgin, farm bureau ladies continuing meetings, Christmas program at Alyria church, stock show in Chicago, and rural teachers’ study center at Oelwein with multiple local hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Schupbach
Elgin
Coronel Rothlisberger
Farm Bureau
Ed Wenger
Joe Dinan
Roy Bennington
Volga
Fred Rothlisberger
Harlow Chapman
Lamont
Andrew Yearous
L. W. McKellar
8. H. Foxwell
Alyria
Ella Foxwell
Leo Donahue
Nevada
Will Wenger
C. Wenger
Chicago
Ralph Shaffer
Wadena
Peter Larson
Elkader
C. L. Klingman
Oelwein
George Butikofer
Community visits fill Cheery Valley week
Local residents from Cheery Valley and nearby towns spent the week visiting friends and relatives. Louise and Lydia Dennler hosted Ellen Hanson. Tillie Butikofer visited. many gatherings occurred at the G Fieieceh, Georgé Christen, Otto Blockhus, and L Christen homes with extended family from Elgin Maynard West Bend Oak Grove and Kenmare. Family members hosted dinners, quilting parties and housework, reflecting a busy network of social calls and shared meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Batikofer
Ida Meyer
Emil Moor
Barr
Staffner
Kalmuse
Hather
Caroline Kalnuss
Elgin
Hilda Meyer
Alice Hanton
Gélma Knudtson
Gladys Schneider
Oelweln
Thelma
Jake Dennler
Lucille
Harry Hanson
Hanson Bros
Louise
Lydia Dennler
Ellen Hanson
Tillie Butikofer
G. Fieieceh
Georgé Christen
Alice Friederich
Otto Blockhus
Eliza Pulfer
Jake Butikofer
Annie
Rose Friederich
Fred Butikofer
Rob. Lehman
Wilma
Wilbert Lehman
Erms
Butikofer
Frank Christen
Lillian
Elizabeth Christen
Paul Schneider
West Bend
L. Christen
Elton
Arlene Meyer
Maynard
Martin Hanson
Ariane Meyer
Ellen
Lucille Banson
Orlin Mason
Tommy Howard
Oak Grove
Anna Dennler
G. Dennler
Rob
Lehman
Helen Hofer
Paul Schnaider
Sam Butihofer
Robert Gehring
Kenmare
Elmer Demiler
Margaret Dennler
Oelwein
Alice Hennon
Ern Lerch
Oscar Frieden
Steffner
Kalmus
Esther
Catherine Kalmuss
Jacob Gehring
Walter
Louis Dennler
Aon Gerald
Oak Grove News Social Notes from Elgin Area
Florence and Clarence Thoman call at Hans Keiser and R A Crider homes in Elgin. Many neighbors visit, hostesses host Ladies Aid societies, and families spend weekends visiting George Howard, Rob Wilson, Edward Boyle, and other local households. Social rounds include rock parties, teacher meetings, and casual calls across Elgin and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Clarence Thoman
Hans Keiser
R. A. Crider
Elgin
Ed Boyle
Margie Barker
Walter Kohls
Chas
Peters
George Howard
Rob Wilson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Frank Lyon
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Baptist Church of
Clarence Kohls
Oelwein
Clifton Powell
Harry Gilson
Lin
Rob, Grimes
Albert Dennlay
Christ Dennler
Dorothy
Pauline
Ula Boleyn
Elmer Grover
Thos. Howard Sr
Delbert Lyons
Jud Conner
Enos Howard
Bert. Allen
Rob. Wilson
Sheldon Kohla
Phil Leuchtenmacher
Elkader
Quick Temperature Drop Shuts Down Weekend Activity
The article notes a sharp temperature fall from about 80 degrees Sunday morning to below 60 by Monday morning. The sudden cold kept many people indoors and disrupted plans across the area.
Lost Lake memories fade with cutting years
A poet recalls Lost Lake as a child and contrasts its wild mystery with the present cleared landscape. The piece shifts from fear to a broader view, noting how years bring change and quiet the once haunting imagination. Copyright WNU service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiey
Lost Lake
WNU Service
Newspaper view on Roosevelt criticism and official prudence
Osage Press reports Arthur Brisbane citing President Roosevelt's stance on criticism. The president valued sincere critique to correct errors as officials break new ground, warning against blind loyalty. The piece argues officials seek honest convictions over personal vanity and highlights the importance of feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Roosevelt
Osage Press
Elgin Iowa Council Proceedings December 4 1933
Elgin town council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Minutes of prior meetings read and approved. Bills audited and allowed by unanimous vote for Walter Lehman, L G Lehman, W Dean, N W Bell Tel Co, Central States Power & Light Corp, power pumping, C J Barrington, Walter Dummermuth, Max Thoma, Kiple Service Station, Falks Market, Coffee Cup Cafe, Torkelson Bros, Elgin Home Bakery. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Walter Lehman
Will Christ
L. G. Lehman
W. Dean
W. Bell Tel, Co
Central States Power & Light Corp
C. J. Barrington
Walter Dummermuth
Max Thoma
Il. G. Lehman
Kiple
Falk’s Market
Torkelson Bros
Elgin Home Bakery
C. J. Harrington
Dog chases rabbit leads to rescue by digging crew
A dog pursuing a rabbit near Volga City ran so fast its head wedged in a hole. The boys who hunted the dog left to fetch a pick and shovel, returning to free it. The incident underscores the community obligation of loyalty to shared privileges and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volga City
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Ruth Roethlisberger
Arthur Hermen
Gottfred Frieden
Ira Olson
St. Olaf
Carl Gehring
Jim Yearous
Ed Medberry
Alton Medberry
Doty
Carroll Klingman
George Gibson
Ulish
George ‘Gibson
N. D
Jacob Stettner
Carl Barr
Clarence
Katherine
Esther Kalmuss
Ill
Cheery Valley
Fred Schneller
Tim Thoman
Lara
Belt Syndicare
Illyria
Elgin Directory
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner Bldg
Elgin, Iowa
Hutchinson
Elgis, Iowa
Elgin State Bank
R. A. Crider Veterinarian
J. Neasham
Chiropractor
Baumgartner
John E. Kiple
Koaldence
Depot Elgin
Cheery Valley News
Oak Grove News
Herman Boyer
John Howard
Lyle Wilson
West Union
Thos
Howard
John Nydegger
Gon
Fern Kerr
Paul Voshell
Howard Medberry
Henry Holzer
Gelwein
Wilson
Enos Howard Hhomea
BY Anne Campbell
Mercury
Firestone
Tata KN
John Falb & Sons
Council Proceedings
Fayette County
Optometrist
C. W. Heiserman
Feller
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
Stoehr Drug Store
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