College Students Return Home for Christmas Holidays
College students have been arriving home during the past week to spend their Christmas vacation with parents. Some schools grant three weeks off while others offer two weeks. Names mentioned include Bertha Jane Casper Georgana Felb Leland Capper Kenneth and Ben Schori from the University of Iowa Bob Wenger and George Bovis.
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Bertha Jane Casper
Georgana Felb
Leland Capper
Kenneth and
Ben Schori
University of Iowa
Bob ‘Wenger
George Bovis
Ark meeting yields uneven gifts and toy distribution
A rough account describes a Saturday gathering at the ark where a crowd, larger than expected, watched a figure distribute treats to children and merchants cash gifts. Some records note varying amounts from one dollar to twenty dollars and a large total gift pool.
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Ark
Warthy Park
National Rural Youth delegates attend Chicago convention
Randall Appleton and Wood from Elgin with Paul Pulfer joined about 60 representatives from 18 states at the National Rural Youth convention in Chicago on December 1. The group reported on meetings with Farm Bureau leaders and observed convention sessions, with members staying over to tour sights and hear delegates’ reports.
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Farm Bureau
Andice
Randall Appelton
Bage‘Wood
Paul Pulfer
Elgin
Rural Youth
Chicago
Goodly
Boye
Ith Téadé
End Slep
Farm ‘Bureau
Sumner Baptist Church Plans to Call Own Pastor
Sumner Baptist Church votes to become self sustaining and to call a full time pastor to reside in the community with approval from Elgin. A Council of Ignition is set for December 30 to formalize the move and recognize the new church. The effort follows years of part time ministry by Rev. Paul Fyaoschke and involves Elgin Fredericksburg Oelwein church representatives.
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Sumner Baptist Church
Elgin
Conference Ag
Fredericksburg
Oelwein
Paul FyAoschke
Sumner
Ana
Gomprmeen
Fai Inf
Elgin Student John Nydegger Noted in State List
Fragmentary OCR notes John Nydegger of Elgin is mentioned among old high school or college students in a state listing. The incomplete text hints at a historical record or school roll, with no clear date or institution fully readable. Further readable context is needed for precise details.
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John, Nydegger
Elgin
Elgin Pleasant Valley Drive Seeks Christmas Help
The community urges residents to donate money or clothing to the Christian Christmas Europaean Relief Drive. Donations will be accepted at Elgin town hall on Saturday December 27 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The committee Merbert Ash M J Blockhouse and Gilbertson oversee the drive and will receive contributions Monday and Tuesday this week, with a return at the town hall Saturday. All contributions must be turned in to the county organization Monday. residents should bring items Saturday.
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Elgin
Sid Pleasant Valley Township
Christian Christma
Elgin Town Hall
Merbert Ash
M.J. Blockhuseo der Gilbertson
Local News Briefs From New Hampton And Postville
Early next week the paper will print more copy. Monday morning Mrs Walter Durscher was taken to New Hampton hospital after a major operation on Saturday. her condition is serious but improving. C J Harrington, who broke his tap on Thanksgiving, is in Postville hospital with a cast, improving enough to move and use a wheelchair. Owen Nickels, returned from Guam, awaits release from activity and complains of cold in sunny California. His long Guam trip covered about 6125 miles ending in Alameda via Honolulu and a Mars stop.
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Walter Durscher
New Hampton Hospital
C. J. Harrington
Postville Hospital
Owen Nickels
Guam
Activety
Eunny California
Guarto
Honolula
Alameda
Mrs Gehring Suffering Serious Illness At Town City Hospital
Mrs Lawrence Gehring Jr a former Shirley Boyle is in Town City University Hospital suffering from spinal meningitis. She was moved from New Hampshire hospital to Town City as the condition grew critical over the weekend. Her husband remains with her while other relatives traveled to Iowa City and back.
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Lawrence Gehring, Jr
University Hospital
Town City
Iowa City
Be. S. Elects Officers in Odd Ballot Notes
Vague OCR tracing shows the Be. S. electing officers with unclear names such as Mrs Chas Gehrig and A. M. Erdest Baudér. Other readable items include Cond Myre and Robinsss, plus a Mrs B. P. as secretary. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates, places, or positions.
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Bea
Boba
Chas
Gehrig
A’ M
Baudér
A. P
Ginevieve Dunklé
Myre
Robinsss
Christmas Party Draws Claxton County Group
Claxton Countydenion FB invites members and rural youth ages 17 to 28 to attend a gala Christmas party at Grover Hahn rest. The event on a Saturday evening asks each person to bring a 50 cent gift for a grab bag to be packed and sent to an orphanage home in Iowa.
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Clayton County
Farr Buredt
Grover Hahn
Iowa
Henry L. Adams Dies in Des Moines Hospital
Henry L. Adams, 72, former state senator from Fayette county, died Sunday in Des Moines hospital after a long illness. He practiced law in West Union after studying at the University of Iowa and University of Chicago, was admitted to the bar in 1906, and served in the Iowa Senate representing Fayette county in 1908 and 1911.
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Henry L. Adams
Fayette County
Des Moines
Northwestern Railway
Tews
Eleo
Adams
University of Iowa
University of Chicago
Ithe
Weat Union
Ithe County
Towa
Elgin Study Club Christmas Party Farewell Gift
The Elgin Study Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Gladys Schori's home with a tree gift exchange. Mrs. Sue Bovis read a Christmas story and Mrs. Myrtle Fall spoke on gift wrapping and decorations, with carols sung by children. Several guests attended and Bernice Falb presented a farewell gift to Mrs. Zoschke who is moving to Cleveland, Ohio.
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Elgin
First to 888 Vernon leaves for holiday visit
John Falb achieves 888 milestone as a long time member. Ray Douglas and others acknowledge his fifty year feat in a Town Grand ceremony. Mrs Vernon plans an indefinite holiday visit with daughter Mrs John Lyford. Hulda Stoehr to Cedar Rapids for holidays with Harold Stoehr family. Christmas dinner at Jim Muncle home includes Perry Medberry family Ches Peller Earl Helen and Hazel Roethlisberger.
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Adi Séhila
Vernon
John Lyford
Hulda ‘Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Harold Stoehr
Jim Muncle
Perry Medberry
Ches. Peller
Earl
Helen
Hazel Roethlisberger
Holiday visitors join Volga family for Christmas dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swartley of Duluth Minnesota arrived Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roseman of Washington D C arrived Monday to spend the holidays with Mrs. Tan Grather and Mr. Lego Grether and family of Volga. They will join the family for Christmas dinner with guests including John Luchsinger.
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Lloyd Swartley
Duluth
Minn
Harold Roseman
Washington, D. C
Tan ° Grather
Arid
Lego Grether
Volga
Cristmas
John
Luchsinger
Christmas Pageant Comes to Local Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday school presents a Christmas Eve pageant The Old Old Story at 730 PM with Junior and Primary department actors led by Mrs Gladys Sthori The youth, adult groups and readers provide accompanying music The intermediate department handles ushering and distribution of gifts All pupils and teachers have worked hard on production and costumes inviting all to share in the Christmas experience
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The
Methodist Sunday School
Gladys Sthori
Intermediiste
Jesson
Baptist Junior Choir To Present Pageant
The Baptist Junior Choir presents The Story of His Birth on Sunday at 8 p.m. Evelyar Miter accompanies. Joseph and Mary are played by Stanley Lehman and Janice Pinney. Shepherds Wendell Baechler and Leland Probert. Prophets Jimmie Scher Carlton Krueger Paul Hackmann Paul Pioney Leland Probert Wendell Haechler Wisemen John Schaer Paul Hackman Paw Pinney. Marian Probert leads the scripture reading with Mrs Bertram Kurth assisting.
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The
Baptist Chaic
Evelyar Miter
Joseph and Mary
Stanley Lehman
Janice Pinney
Wendell Baechler
Leland Probert
Jimmie Scher
Carlton Krueger
Paul Hackmann
Paul Pioney
Wendell Haechler
John Schaer
Paul Hackman
Paw Pinney
Ham Supper at Syria Church Friday Jan 2
The Jatiles of the Syria Community Church will host a ham supper Friday evening January 2, starting promptly at 5 30. They plan to have a large ham stock prepared and served with all the trimmings for all comers, and expect ample portions.
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Ysyria
Syria
Iowa fall pig crop up slightly from last year
The Iowa fall pig crop of 1941 is reported to be slightly larger than the previous year, with farmers planning another cut in spring farrowings. Estimates came from voluntary reports by 4,200 farms collected by rural carriers.
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Iowa
Ano& Her
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