Christmas Program at Illyria Church and Local Social News
A detailed Illyria church Christmas program features carols and readings including Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night. The social column lists visits by Fay ette residents to relatives, winter travels to Arizona and Virginia, a Victory party in Fayette, birthday celebrations, and upcoming church events including a January 2 supper by the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hark
Herald Angels
J. C. Warton
Shirley Paige
Marian Gehring
Christ's Jewels
Charles
Merton Rees
Shaffer Strong
Luella Little
Charlotte Medberry
Fayette
Foxwell
Albert Kohier
Arizona
Virgil Troyer
Camp Claiborne
Arvid Troyer
Hawkeye
Russell Smith
Madeline
Dale Roberts
Wenger Bros
Lena Hunsberger
Ellen
Rob Lehman
Wilbur Lehman
Robert
Harold Kimball
Mervin Hunsberger
Ladies' Aid Society
Will Frieden
Walter Rothlisberger
Aid
Delbert Chapman
Celia Andrae
Ruth Rothlisberger
Chas. Swale
Ida Mattocks
West Union
Elmer’ Lembke
J. C. Clements
Jiltedge
Montana
Andrew Ernst
Sloan
Arthur Yearons
Ella Foxwell
Chicago
Beach
Virginia
Guernsey Smith
Leonard Moor
Elkader
Martha Chapman
Delbert
Thos
Pollock
Social Roundup From West Union and Vicinity
Sunday dinner guests gathered at the I F Shaffer home near West Union. Other visits included Clermont pilgrims with Doty family members, Eva Ernst returning from Sloan, and Thos Pollock hosting multiple West Union and Waterloo visitors. A Farm Bureau meeting occurred at Fred Rothlisberger home, with Epworth League activities at the Foxwell residence and a Maquoketa visit by Rothlisberger and Otis. Lizzie B Lyons, formerly with Eigin schools, was also seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Shaffer
West Union
Harry Vauslin
Gladys
Ezra Rowland
Oliver
Clermont
Chas
Doty
Eva Ernst
Sloan
Richard Grover
Waterloo
Arthur Chapman
Max Medberry
Albert Dennler
Opal
Thos
Donald Paige
Shirley
Myron Moore
Fayette
Epworth League
Foxwell
Fred Rothlisberger
Otis
Maquoketa
Lizzie B. Lyons
Eigin
Loftsgards Celebrate 25 Years at Marian Church
Mr and Mrs Ole Loftsgard were honored at Marian church on Sunday for their 25th wedding anniversary celebrated December 9. The event featured a program with hymns readings and a vocal quartet followed by dinner in church parlors. They received a silver purse, and the couple’s wedding was held 25 years ago at Highland Lutheran with attendants Elizabeth Erickson and Theo Loftsgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Loftsgard
Marian
Strandford
Marian Choir
Blanche Johnson
Amundson
Gladys Peterson
Rodney Smith
Loftsgard
Highland Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Erickson
Glen Minger
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Nora Peake
Henry Wellersven
Postville
Allen Anderson
Dan Sutter
Elgin
Stanley Loftsgard
Chanute Field
Illinois
Groth Wedding Anniversaries Highlight County Line News
Mr and Mrs Selmer Groth celebrate 20th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Arthur Groth 6th anniversary in Decorah area. Local gatherings include visits by Bert Bruckner and Earl of National, and Amundsons at Ole Loftsgard silver anniversary in Gunder. Various residents attend REA meetings, visits, and dinners, with multiple hospitality and family events noted in the community.
Sunday Visit Brings Several Families to Blockhus Home
Visitors Sunday with Harlan Blockhus included Mrs Alfred Walter and family Lavern and Oliver Larson Kenton Krueger Merle Ruckdaschel Clara Blockhus Leslie Burveden Mr and Mrs Melvin Peterson and Orvin Reierson who gathered at the Herbert Blockhus home. Later Mr and Mrs Joseph Olson and family were supper guests Thursday evening of Clifford Kittleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Blockhus
Alfred Walterson
Harris
Lavern
Oliver Larson
Kenton Krueger
Merle Ruckdaschel
Clara Blockhus
Leslie Burveden
Melvin Peterson
Orvin Reierson
Herbert Blockhus
Joseph Olson
Clifford Kittleson
Social Notes From Grand Meadow Area Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Mina Olson spent Sunday with sister Christine Kittieson and relatives in Decorah. Helen Reinhart visited Willard Martin home Saturday. Laura Holt stayed Friday and Saturday at Immanuel Larson. Oscar Lien visited Anton Skaien. Vernon Anderson and Barbara were guests at Bert Lyngaas. Fred Pfister and Adeline called on Ben Erickson. The Study Club met with Aines Olson and held a Christmas tree and program with lunch. Numerous other visits and gatherings noted among local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Olson
Christine Kittieson
Walter Lundy
Dale
Decorah
Helen Reinhart
Willard Martin
Laura Holt
Immanuel Larson
Oscar Lien
Anton Skaien
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Bert Lyngaas
Fred
Beverly
Arthur Olson
Julia Landsgard
Gunder Nygaard
Clarence Brenner
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Riverside
Emmet Whittle
Elkader
Robert Wharram
Stanley
Joseph Olson
Joan
Lavern
Adrian
Charles Horton
West Union
Social News From Cheery Valley Household Guests
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Butikofer and family joined the Herman Schupbachs in Postville. Numerous relatives and neighbors visited and dined with families including Dennlers, Baumgartners, Dennlers again, and families in Elkader and Roanoke Illinois. Rochester trip for Gaylord Butikofer and hospital visit for Louis Blunier mark notable events.
Place name changes in Inwood and nearby towns
Inwood in Lyon county formerly carried two other names Pennington and Warren before adopting current name. Nearby Luka, Iowa is now identified as 15 Granite, reflecting a series of name changes in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwood
Lyon County
Pennington
Warren
Luka
Iowa
Local Oak Grove social round up highlights Farm Bureau event
Oak Grove residents and families attended a Fayette Farm Bureau party and hosted and visited multiple households in a weekend gathering. The village saw guests from Dennler, Becker, Strong, Lauterbach and other names sharing meals, birthdays, and small social calls across several homes.
Roguish River Tow-Boat Adventure Report
W C Howard of Jefferson recounts a 14 day Rogue River trip from Oregon with his brother Dr Warner Howard of Medford and two guides. Downstream travel required rowing upstream to avoid rushing downstream too fast. Fourteen foot rowboats were used on the fast river trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Howard
Jefferson
Oregon
Rogue River
Warner Howard
Medford
Ore
Mr. Howard
Remember the Boys In The Service Card Drive
A wartime appeal urges readers to mail letters and cards to service members. It notes that many will be away for holidays and encourages gifts of cheer, with a poignant line about Tony Wons in the accompanying image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wons
Manila Based Captain Kelly Sinks Japanese Battleship Haruna
Captain Colin P. Kelly Jr., 28, Florida born West Pointer, credited with three direct bomb hits that personally sank the Japanese battleship Haruna. Promoted to captain in 1940 after training in flying and bombing schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Colin P. Kelly, Jr
West Pointer
Kelly
Jones boys market nuts to North China from West Liberty
The Jones brothers of West Liberty announce they have hickories and walnuts from the Hills of Wapsie and will fill orders anywhere, north China included, with an office named the Nutpackers Suite. A native weighs prospects for a Nut Bowl game next year as they expand via local ads. The first railroad locomotive to bridge the Mississippi arrived on a river barge and was hauled ashore by McGregor and Marquette workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
West Liberty
Wapsie
North China
Nutpackers Suite
Mississippi River
Marquette
McGregor
Iowa
Hong Kong Defenses Hold Against Wide Japanese Assault
Hongkong, China faces multi front attack from Japanese land sea and air forces. Chinese troops under Chiang Kai-Shek strike Japanese land forces in the rear easing pressure on the Hongkong garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hongkong
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E. R. Withell
D. C
State Bank Bldg
Jowa
Illyria
John Grimm
Schori Bros
Klingman’s Fountain Service
R. A. Crider Veterinarian Dial
Elgin, Iowa
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner Bldg
Gunder News
County Line News
Selmer Groth
Ardis
Verna
Helen Groth
Arthur Groth
Bert Bruckner
Earl
National
Ole Reierson
Almer Amundson
Gunder
Elmer Larson
Genoa
Wis
Clarence Olson
Carrie Thorson
George Hanson
Alfred Waterson
Halvor Gilbertson
Rochester
Delores Larson
Supt. C.J. Robinson
Howorth Strong
Harlan Brockhus
Myr
Doe Wander
Mildred Phorson
Oscar Gilley
Maynard
Arn Fascher
Kenneth
Clayton Center
Walter Mitts
Severeity Blockhus
Nicholie Martie
Tena Nelson
Elmer Larsan
Milton Voelker
Severein Blocklus
Amanda Buroden
Lawrence West
Lester Tape
Harvey Tape
Clifford Olson
Irvin
Austen Helgersen
Irene
Clifford Kittlesan
Mar
Harry Helgersin
Henry Kittleson
Grand Meadow News
Cheery Valley News
Lawrence Butikofer
Herman Schupbach
Will Lerch
John Dennler
Reuben Butikofer
Albert Butikofer
James Duff
Jacob Christen
Elmer Baumgartner
Oscar Baumgartner
Ben Dennler
Billy
Fred Hofer
Clayton County
Sam Yost
Andy Bracker
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mar
Joe Frieden
Will Christen
Will Friederich
Curtis Hicks
Jake Lehman
Wm. Larson
Jake Dennler
Elmer Blunier
Gaylord
Roanoke
Ill
Louis Butikofer
Blunier
Albert Erickson, Jr
Harry Dennier
John Dennier
Oak Grove News
Louis Becker
Louis Dennler
Harold Strong
Farm Bureau
Alfred Imhof
Peoria
Ben Hofer
Salome Thoman
Anna Bane
Geo. Lauterbach
Sumner
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Mary Allen
Wayne Gilson
Gary
Harry Gilson
D. O. Dean
Clifton Wilson
Chris Dennler
Henry Holzer
Howard Medberry
John Nydegger
Oran Bane
Bane
Lena Schupbach
Clarence Kohls
Wm. Kohls
500 Card Club
Melbert Meyer
China
Britain
Elgin State Bank
Vexies
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