Willing Workers Held Meeting Christmas Party at Staake Home
The Willing Workers club met on Wednesday December 4 at Mrs. Staake’s Staake home. Officers elected include Mrs. Ole Loftsgard president Mrs. Lawrence West secretary treasurer Harold Opland vice president. The group donated $10 to the Retarded Children and packed candy to share with Good Samaritan Home residents. A gift exchange and prize awards followed with Linch served.
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Workers Club the Wi
Mra
Staake A
Mra. Es
Ole
Harold Opland
Lottsgard
Millard
Gisle- BS
Good Samaritan
West Union
Ole Loftsgard
Lawrence West
Otto Gil Jeson
Mervin Anderson
Letter to the Editor from St Pauls Methodist Church in Elgin
The official board of St Pauls Methodist Church in Elgin Iowa expresses sincere thanks for the generous publicity given to all church organizations in 1963. The publication of church services and activities is appreciated by the congregation. Signed Gladys Schori Recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Echo
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Gladys Schori
P. V. Sharp Shooters Hold Christmas Meeting Briefly
Pleasant Valley Sharp Shooters met at Robert Jacob’s home on December 11. Vice president Gary Kleppe led the roll call, with ten members sharing Christmas requests. Ribbon awards for 4-H books were handed out and a three way switch demonstration by Robert Jacob explained its uses and operation. A sliding party was planned for Larrabee Hill on December 30. The next meeting is set for January 38 664 at 8 p.m. at Gary and Gayle Rieppe’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Sharp Shooters
Robert Jacob
Gary Kleppe
Larrabee Hill
Evening games and prizes at local gathering
The record notes an evening of activities featuring a croché like game with participants including Jeannie Hoffman and Mrs. Meisner among the ladies, Mervin Larson and Lawrence Lerch in men’s events, with references to several high and low divisions and hosting by Nie and Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nie
Joyce
Adies High
Jeannie Hoffman
Id Meisner
Mens High
Mervin Larson
Mens Low
Lawrence Lerch
Center Street Birthday Club Meets at Mrs DeSart Home
The Center Street Birthday Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Sadie DeSart's home. Guests included Mrs. Walter Lehman, Mrs. Bettina Halverson, Mrs. John Grimm, Mrs. C. B. Schori, Mrs. Stella Boyle, Mrs. Clarence Torkelson, Mrs. Anne Dennler, Mrs. Leon Hansen and Mrs. Harry Everett. Each member brought a food gift to place in a basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street Birthday Club
Sadie DeSart
Walter Lehman
Bettina Halverson
John Grimm
C. B. Schori
Stella Boyle
Clarence Torkelaon
Anne Dennler
Leon Hansen
Harry Everett
Stohr
Earl Lembke
Elmer Butikofer
Walter Kohls
Local social notes from Brainard area households
Household visits and weekend gatherings across Brainard and surrounding farms. Invited guests include Mr and Mrs Don Reeder with Gary, Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson, Lyle Martin family, Mrs Donald Peterson and Ray from St Olaf, Mrs Thomas Meighan with Billy and Kelly Sumner, Hob Dick Jim and Gary Reeder, and Wilson Patterson and family visiting Glen Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayat
Kohls
Ray
Richard Kohls
Don Reeder
Gary
Millar
Dennan
Melvin Hanson
Lyle Martin
Donald Peterson
St Olaf
Walter Pritchard
Thomas Meighan
Billy
Kelly
Sumner
Gehring
Hob
Jim
Gary Reeder
Vern Boyer
Wilson Patterson
Glen Boyer
Local Social Roundup Notices and Family Visits
Mrs Calin Butikofer hosted dinner guests Dan Butikofer Jr Marilyn Butikofer and Mrs John Kimball alongside Leard and Hugehe Robart and Steel in a weekend gathering. The Methodist Church junior choir went caroling Sunday evening. Weeklong visits included Mrs Ine Shatter and relatives. other names appear among recent callers and weekend hosts.
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Leard
Hugehe
Madge Mi Wadena
John J. Schaermite
Carl Hackmann
Aptereog
Bargain Airmail Rate on Late Christmas Cards
Postmaster McMillan touts airmail as a two thirds cheaper bargain for late Christmas cards. He recalls 1918 air mail beginnings with 6600 letters flown from Wa to New York at a 24 cent minimum, noting air mail now moves billions of letters yearly across the United States.
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McMillan
America
New York City
United States
Infant Dies of Lung Ailment in Iowa City Area
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Rourke born June 28 1963 died Dec 11 1963 at five and a half months old. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers Maurice O Rourke of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Herold Orth of Elgin. One brother preceded her in death. Interment at North English Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karmel Kaye O'Rourke
John O'Rourke
Maurice O'Rourke
Iowa City
Herold Orth
Elgin
North English
Iowa
Airmail Post Strain Reflects Parcel Delays
From New York to Washington and the other from Washi inte, despite the postmaster warning, air parcel post moves at the same pace as airmail letters. The high cost of air parcel post is blamed for losses and disrupted sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Washi Inte
Air Parcel Feroal Post
Air Parcel Post
Local residentCharles WengerLauded For Community Service
Town residents praise Charles Wenger for a year of street improvements and park Christmas decorations without pay, noting his dedication brings joy and satisfaction to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce
Charles
Stree
Figing Park
Wenger
Local farmers could grow Christmas trees in region
Local farmers may cultivate Christmas trees as a new agricultural option. The article discusses potential benefits for growers, including market demand and rural economic impact, highlighting the tree crop as a feasible diversification strategy.
Illyria Livestock Club Meeting
Illyria Livestock 4-H Club held its regular meeting December 2 at the Illyria Church. Bob Rothlisberger called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. Nine members attended. Secretary Don Torson read the minutes. Charles Frieden reported the treasury. A campaign for new members and funds was begun. Officers gave an illustrative talk on Parliamentary Procedure and Louis Christen demonstrated electricity. Officers had met November 25 at Billy Bennet’s home to plan the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Livestock 4-H Club
Illyria
Bob Rothlisberger
Don Torson
Charles Frieden
Louis Christen
Billy Bennet
Robert Shaffer
Birthday party hosted by Meisner family
Dorothy Ann Meisner entertained for her mother Mrs. Harold Meisner and her brother Ivan Friday evening at the Harold Meisner home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lerch and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Larson and family, Elkader, Alton Shaw, Edgewood, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorthy Ann Meisner
Harold Meisner
Ivan
Lawrence Lerch
Linda
Melvin Larson
Elkader
Alton Shaw
Edgewood
Clarence Hoffman
Jean
Junior MYF Christmas Meeting and Gift Exchange
Jr MYF held a Christmas party and meeting at the Jacob Friederich Jr. home after caroling on Sunday evening. Sixteen members attended with Mrs. Robert Hanson as a guest.
Executor's Notice in Fayette County Iowa 1963
Notice to all interested: on December 16 1963 the District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed JAMES HENDERSON as Executor of the Bert Henderson Deceased estate. All indebted parties must pay the undersigned and any claims should be presented to the Court for allowance. C W Antes attorney.
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District Court of
Fayette County
Iowa
Bert Henderson
James Henderson
C.W. Antes
First National Bank
West Union
Elgin Locals Refer to Glen Holmes and Randalia Pair
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs Glen Holmes of Randalia are connected with local notices as Harold related parties appear in the same community item, reflecting a social or civic notice within the Elgin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Holmes
Randalia
Harold
Christmas tree harvest in north woods thinning efforts
The text notes native Christmas tree thinning in the north woods as part of timber production from established plantings. It mentions U S Soil Conservation, ACP program rates, costs per acre, and farm involvement in a 60 cent to $45 per acre cost structure for tree blanking and related thinning measures.
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A. Pronger
North Woods
Primari
Promis
Perth
Vette
Halert Lantes
Kerkerker
U. S
Jack Adriana Heads Eastern Stars
Mr and Mrs Jack Adriana head the Eastern Stars chapter after a local election. The brief item notes the leadership change and reflects a small community group activity without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adriana
Eastern Stars
Local Couple Plans S38 Spend in Illinois Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs J N Angus settee will spend 38 dollars in if home where Patience son and family John J Hogan live Their address is HaehGraw Ave 5106 Chicago 45 Tit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N.angussettee
Patience Son
John J. Hogans
HaehGraw Ave
Chicago
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Henry McMillan
W. F. Kohler
Dee
P. V. Sharp Shooters
Center Street Club
Brainard News
Illyria Livestock Club Meeting
Mey Christmas
Elgin Tap
Mr. and
Mrs
Barney Larson
Merry Christmas
Bey
Merry John Falb’ & Sons
Schori& Kuster Ler. CO
Maquoketa
Jack
Adrian
Mtumbes
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