Oak Grove Socials and Neighbors Share Weekend Visits
Oak Grove notes list numerous visits and gatherings across Highland and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman and son Douglas joined at C L Klingman’s in Highland. Frank Boyle, Gottlieb Pulfer, Jim Muncie, and others hosted and visited relatives and friends from West Union to Arling ton. Several couples hosted dinners and attended church, with many trips to the homes of the Foxwells, Dennlers, Howards, and Leuchtenmachers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chapman
Douglas
C. L. Klingman
Highland
Frank Boyle
West Union
John Boyle
Lester Green
Gottlieb Pulfer
Tim Thoman
Fred Rickert
Wolgs
Jim Muncie
Lena Schupbach
George Thompson
Arlington
Jim
Klinger
Hawkeye
Ward Brabham
Fremont Ogle
Jimmie Wilson
Rob. Wilson
Wm. Barske
Mervill
Wis
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Elmer Kohls
Postville
D.O. Dean
Donna
Clifton Powell
Catherine
Jack Bhaffer
Harry Gilson
Albert Dennler
Christ Dennler
John Howard
Mary Fennel
Florente
Clarence Thoman
James
Robert Kerr
Sas Wilson
Reuben Howard
Enos Howard
Archie Howard
Shirley Ann
Tommy Howard
Chas, Peters
Hazel
Beryl Boleyn
Wm. Woodle
Harold
Melbert Meyer
Walter Dennler
Louis Dennler
Illyria Items Mra and Francia West Visit Cheery Valley
Illyria social notes report Mra Francia West and Mra Illyria Mra West spent last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Jake Butikofer in Cheery Valley. The visit highlights local social ties and neighborhood connections in the Illyria community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Francia West
Mr. and
Jake Butikofer
Cheery Valley
Rural Teachers Attend County Meeting in Oelwein and West Union
Local rural teachers attended gatherings in Oelwein and West Union last Saturday as the county split on issues. Families and friends visited, hosted dinners, and a Christmas program was planned for the Illyria church on December 24. Neighbors and relatives, including Foxwell, Klingman, Dennler, and West families, shared meals and celebrations.
Local social notes from Elkader area include many visits
Cheery Valley News reports numerous visits and dinners across Elkader and nearby towns. Zauggs Dennlers Schupbach Barske Leuchtenmacher Metzger Meyers and Bannart guests travel and dine with relatives. several aunt Rosa Barske funeral in Merrill. recurring hostings at Kurth Chapman Friederich and Elvers homes. various extended family gatherings noted through weekend and Sunday meals.
Local social notes from Gunder News and surrounding towns
Mrs Elmer Benson spent Saturday with her mother in Elgin. Mrs C J Anderson and Bessie with Mae visited West Union. Henry Christianson and family were supper guests in Otto Claisen's home. Mrs Ray Jacobin and Tina Nelson joined H E B Landsgard's family from Clermont for Cedar Rapids outing. Selmer Holm and family visited Tom Holm. Leo Larson recovered from tonsilitis and is active again. George Landsgard and E E Landsgard hosted Sunday guests. Clarence Anderson entertained visitors at home. Dorcas sale at Marion church netted a nice sum. Christmas tree and Sunday school program set for Marion church on December 26. Nicolia Martie and Gladys Odegard of Ossian called on Mrs B Nelson. Myron Hoag and Kenneth Hellum dined with N Larson in Clermont. A Merry Christmas to Echo readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Benson
Ole Torkelaon
Elgin
C. J. Anderson
Bessie
B. Gulavig
Mae
West Union
Henry Christianson
Otto Claisen
Ray Jacobin
Tina Nelson
H. EB. Landsgard
Clermont
Cedar Rapids
H. Christofferson
Selmer Holm
Tom Holm
Leo Larson
George Landsgard
E. E. Landsgard
Clarence Anderson
Dorcas
Marion
Marion Church
Nicolia Martie
Gladys Odegard
Ossian
Community Notes From Brainard Area Church and Families
Brainard residents attend meetings and visits at homes in Elgin and West Union. A Christmas program is planned at the school house and at Brainard church December 24. Church services schedule listed with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nutting and Son
George Bayle
Elem
G. A. Thomas
Brainard
Brainard Church
Joe Louis defeats Paulin Uzendun in fourth round KO
Joe Louis knocked out Paulin Uzendun in the fourth round last Friday night. The Brown Bomber dominated the bout, finishing with decisive punches and control across all four rounds.
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Joe Louis
Paulin Uzendun
Poultry truck and load hijacked near Chicago
A Clayton County Produce Co. vehicle carrying eggs and dressed poultry bound for Chicago was hijacked early yesterday near the Illinois line. Owner H F Leath and Art Witherell reported the theft, with Clyde Sevey and the truck missing as of yesterday afternoon. Insurance covers possible loss. This marks Witherell’s second hijacking experience, though first as owner.
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Chicago
Clayton County Produce Co
Elkader
H. F. Leath
Art Witherell
Witherell
Clyde Sevey
Sevey
Clayton County Register
Beavers Return and Road Work Hints From Iowa Columns
A collection notes beavers back in Mitchell county and urging highway work on Iowa projects. It mentions black topping plans for Highway 13 north of Marquette and winter grav el work by patrolmen to prepare roads for future pavement. Also comments on dole-created idlers harming employment prospects, warning that loitering workers hurt industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mitchell County
Oclwein Register
Highway 13
Marquette
Highway Commission
Typewriter Pads Ten Cents at Echo Office Salt
A brief classified item notes typewriter pads offered at ten cents each at the Echo Office in Salt. The listing emphasizes a bulk bargain and the store location. Potential readers are urged to visit the Echo Office to purchase the pads.
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Echo
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Potosi
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Oak Grove News
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Fred Schneider
Ray Klingman
Oak Grove
Thomas Pollock
Otis
Ruth Ruthlisberger
Carroll Klingman
Francis West
Ab West
Illyria Church
Fred Rothlisberger
Georgia Probert
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Chas. Doty
Anna Gibson
Chas, Kimball
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East of Elgin
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la Fonda Hermen
West Union Hospital
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Will Wenger
Volga
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Martin Wenger
Chris Wenger
Chas. Wenger
Wilma Steinmetz
Wayne Gilson
C. Wenger
Harold Hermen
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Lester Chase
Arthur Hermen
Cheery Valley News
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Eva
Edward
Oscar Zaugg
Arthur Bannart
West Bend
Louise
Leo Dennler
Jacob Kurth
Gen. Leuchtenmacher
Rosa Barske
Merrill
Barske
Rosa Lindabauer
George Schupbach
Will Barske
George Leuchtenmacher
Frank Christen
Fred Metzger
Alvin Meyer
Lester
Ed Metzger
Anna Gregerson
Clarence
Gladys
Jennie Larson
Arthur Friederich
Jake Lehman
la Grange
Missouri
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Lydia Leuchtenmacher
Ellen Hanson
Oscar
Edward Yaung
Lucy Christen
Adolph Elvers
Tra Olson
Hebe
Gunder News
Herman Boyer
Farm Union
Lewis Nelson
Sidney Nutting
Sarah Wenrick
Ladies’ Aid Society
Vern Boyer
Sheldon Moats
Glen Boyer
E. R. Nutting
Ellen
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Paul Patterson
Marian
Azalia Nutting
Grace Peters
Fayette
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Merchants’ Movies
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Stan Breck
Best
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Elgin, Iowa
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Elgin Beauty
Mary Bailey
Beautician
FL R. Berg
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Pauley
R. P. Strauch
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Des Moines
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Roy
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Walt’s Corner Grocery
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