Weddings Abound As Habeger Miller Tie In Waterloo
The week brings multiple marriages with Habeger and Miller wed at Waterloo on Sunday September 28. Allen Habeger and Mildred Miller, both well known in the Clermont area, announce their union with pride and family ties noted. Richard Miller and Velma Graver wed in West Union December 14 and plan housekeeping in the Albert Pinney home near Bath. Wm Sutter and Basel Bebneider married at Elkader, with plans to roanoke and then Higin, while Lucien Butter and Lydia Pontville are also forming a new life together in Blgin after long local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen A. Habeger
Misa Mildred M. Miller
Watherloo
Clermont
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Habeger
Joseph Habeger
Grimm & Schupbach
Grimm & Sutter
Richard Miller
Velma Graver
Weat Union
Mgt
Albert Pinney
Bein
Bath
Gruver
Mabel Gruver
Bigin
Henry Miller
Wm. Sutter
Elgin
Mise Basel Bebneider
Elkader
Franke
Wikader
German Lutheran Church
Roanoke
Thinois
Decorah Radio Operator Hears Signal From Wisconsin
Chas Greenley, a Decorah radio operator, tested his amateur station after obtaining a license. He reported the Decorah SDST signal and was heard as far as Delafield Wisconsin, about 225 miles, a notable distance for a single tube, small transmitter. Grant Woldum also holds a Decorah license as an early operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Chas
Greenley
Charlee
Iowa
Delafield Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
McClure
Belle Creek Club Holds Christmas Meeting and Elections
Belle Creek Community Club met Wednesday December 17 with a brief Christmas program and three contests awarding prizes. Decorations and a Christmas tree set a festive mood as members shared thoughts. A luncheon followed. Officers elected for the coming year include President Laura Sands Vice President Lola Yearous and Secretary Treasurer Ruth Olson. The January gathering will be hosted by Laura Sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Revaser
Belle Creek Community Club
Prises
Laura Sands
Lola Yearous
Treas
Ruth Olson
A. E. Billie Chass Meeting Bible Class Plans
The Bible Class of the M. B. Sunday School will gather at Mrs. Lana Henderson's home in January 1926. The program includes readings by Mrs. W Patterson on Psalm 67, poems by Mrs. DeSart, a biography on Ruth, a magazine article, and a missionary meeting led by Mrs. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Bunday School
Lana Henderson
Ron Call
PreNuptial Shower Honors Miss Besse Schneider
The home of George Kueh hosted a pleasant Friday night pre-nuptial shower for Miss Besse Schneider with card games dancing and many useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were served as the event concluded. Messenger Mina Ida Oleson, a Cedar Rapids business college student, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Oleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kueh
Besse
Schneider
Mina Ida Oleson
Cedar Rapids Business College
Mrs
Ole Oleson
Wertz Station Agent Honored At Local Union
The article notes Weet Union and Miss French, living above the depot, with Misa French arriving from Postville to help Mr Wertz and family. Wertz has served as station agent for several years, earning many friends through his courteous treatment of railway patrons and capable management. The piece extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet Union
Ape
Misa French
Postville
Mr. Wertz
Wertz
Neighbors feature highlights local agriculture and awards
The column notes cattle feeder bids above Shenandoah market for 5,000 bushels of corn near Shenandoah. It reports deer herds near Flagstaff facing starvation, an effort by cowboys and Indians to herd them failing. Iowa duo Zelman Kunkle and Bernice Fay win 2nd at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago with Mrs. W.H. Hatch chaperoning. News items include Kinney of Gebweb jailed after habeas corpus bid, Mrs. Cassie Brayton receiving a Bell Telephone medal for service during a July fire, and plans for poultry shows in Clayton county. The county attorney general probes Fayette county officials over alleged fictitious warrants connected to a courthouse project, with investigation ongoing and potential funding concerns. Local sheriffs target slot and gum vending machines amid ongoing enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Flagateff
Arizona
Zelman Kunkle
Bernice Fay
Iowa
Jefferson Township
Fayetts County
Faysette County
Chicago
W.H. Hatch
Layton
Justice L. Berkey
Wright
Kiffney
Gebweb
Waterloo
Kinney
Cassie Brayton
Waucoma
Bell Telephone Company
Brayton
Arthur John
Simpson
Farmers and Merchants Bus Savings Bank
Manchester
Chris Larson
Clayton
North Buens Vista
Sheria
District Court
Rodney Fagen
State Board of Health
Hikader
Clayton County
Strawberry Point
Postville
Clayton Co, Messenger
Fayette County
Limelight Des Motres
Associated Press
Attorney General’s Office
Cigar Prompts Mild Settlement Between Grocer and Debtor
A debtor plans to move. The grocer offers a receipt noting the account is settled and jokes about a final cigar. Miss Edith Keiser, a West Union teacher, visits during vacation to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hane Kelner, with a local oyster shell cue at Thomas's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokesley
Edith Keiser
West Union Schools
Hane Kelner
Thoma’s
Christmas Cantata Delights Local Choir in Rome
A Sunday evening Christmas cantata by the M. E hireh choir drew praise from attendees in Rome with compliments to the organization. The program repeats at Syria Community church next Sunday afternoon to attract a large audience. St Pauls Choir members included Mesdames Bopp Schori Stoehr Kohler Mosby Scheri Harrington Cupper Klingman Archer Scheri Mosby Kohls Gilson and Rev Starr with Mrs Klingman at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantata
M. E Hireh
Syria
Rome
St. Paul's Choir
Mesdames Mae Bopp
Himer Schori
0. P. Stoehr
Mel Kohler
Marie Mosby
Ernestine Scheri
Mildred Harrington
Flossie Cupper
Messrs
Fay Klingman
Robert Archer
Clarence Scheri
Gordon Mosby
Clarice Kohls
George Gilson
Rev. Starr
Louis Klingman
East Community Club Christmas Meeting Recap
Mrs. Louisa Shea hosted the East Community club on Friday December 13 featuring a one o clock luncheon after the business session. A program included roll call, Christmas quotations, magazine readings by Gene Rowland and Dorothy Waldron, and a gift exchange. Members donated Christmas gifts for orphans at the close, with Mrs. J T Willison set to entertain in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Shea
East Community Club
Children of the Orphans Home
J. T. Willison
Business and Professional Met Extend Greetings
On page two, Bigin's business and professional men extend holiday greetings to Higin and surrounding territory. They pledge community responsibility and readiness to work for the common good, thanking readers for past favors and wishing health happiness and prosperity. Miss Margie Wilson arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson. Miss Wilson teaches in the western part of the state. Home made sorghum. Max Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buyter
J. W. Behner
Fred Schneider
Ieader
Butter
Bigin
Bill
Blgin
Hag Beer
Grimm & Butter
Spaak
Higin
Margie Wilson
Robert ‘Wilson
Christmas program and multiple school events described
The notice outlines a Christmas program at 7 30 pm with a cantata Santa Claus Vision and a tree and treat, invites all to attend, and mentions a Christmas offering for needy children. It previews January events including Loyalty to the House, Epworth League, and Ben Hur program, vacation dates, student activities, sports games, and a feature on defense in January American Boy Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigin
Santa Claus
Siace
Epworth League
Ben-Hur
Ernest J. Starr
Ftaentty
Crowe
Clermont
Lyons
Fayette
Nomno
Rowley
Roque
SS Paul
Wyth
Cedar Falls
Marie Mosby
Edward Klingman
Leo Rothlisberger
Mina Wyth
Bigts Beebe Co
Decorah High
Billings
Thera
John Palb
Theo Knudtaon
Miss Harrington
Chistman News
Craden
Milas Lyons
Grammer
Maynard
Tean
Elgin Boys
Postville
Clam Leitch
Yankton
Horses Wanted by Charles Brown and Billy Rush in Elgin
Philadelphia horse buyers Charles Brown and Billy Rush will be in Elgin on Tuesday December 30 rain or shine to purchase horses weighing 1250 pounds or more aged 4 to 10 years and sound for the Eastern Market. They will buy fat mules 1050 pounds and up aged 3 to 7 and also accept a few big fat horses with blemishes for woods. They offer the highest market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Billy Rush
Philadelphia
Elgin
Christmas Mall Post Office Plans Double Mail on Christmas Day
Postmaster Capper defies regulations by keeping the office open for both morning and noon mails on Christmas Day. Officials note no rural malt delivery and no required postoffice hours, yet Capper insists on accommodating the public despite rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Farm For Sale In Northeastern Town With 210 Acres
210 acre farm with a large modern house, 164 by 30 barn plus built on shed, 12 by 38 barn, corn crib, machine shed, hog house, chicken coop, and hog fencing. Located 2.5 miles from a good town. Echo Office Box 64 Elgin Iowa. Also note creamery building to be pebble dashed. For husband or friend a box of cigars at City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
Elgin
Towa
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
City Drug Store
Baptist Church Notes Christmas Lights and Watch Night Service
Baptist Church announces a December 28 schedule with King-Night service at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. BYPUs meet at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas program and pageant are planned. Special December 31 watch night service begins at 8 p.m. Ladies’ Aid meets January 2 at 2 p.m. in memory of Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Miller
Hans Kelser
Water Bauman Farm Fortune 110 Acres Purchase Offer
A 110 acre improved farm known as the Carpenter place available from Bigin Land Company. Farm can be bought at rock bottom price of 110,090 per acre with good terms. Oyster shells sold at Thotia's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Bauman
Carpenter Place
Bigin Land Company
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Dan
Cupid
Milber
Mipsler—Graver
Antter—Schmeléer
Werte
Freuch
Wert
Joan
Lydia Pontville
DSS
A. E. Billie Chass
Faystte
West Union
Coyt
Oelwein
Dubuque
Johnny
G. A. BR
T. A
Thotia’s
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