Christmas Socials and Family Gatherings in West Union Area
Numerous residents of West Union and nearby towns celebrated Christmas with family and friends. Events included visits to Chas Chapman, Fred Schneiders, and C Klingman homes. Christmas dinners at Rothlisberger and Ensign households. and a church program at Highland church attended by Ray Chapman and Glen MacKellar. Several residents, including Ray Wall and Ray Rothlisberger, were guests at multiple gatherings during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wall
Harry Reichert
West Union
Lew Lehman
Fred Harrow
Chas Wenger
Tandy
C. Wengore
Fred Burrow
John Rothlisbarger
Lucille Mattocks
Weat Union
Fred Rothisbargerr
Mra
Gotfred Friedoh
Fret Friegen
Ida Frielen
Edna
Haneon
Stephen Reth- Jisberegr’s
Irvin Shaffer
Volgs City
Ysraét Shaffar
Chas, Chapman
Ray
C. Wenger
Ed Gehring
Weal ‘Bend
Ole Banson
Bart Bett- Bett's
Mrs. Bennett
Fred Rathlisberger
Lucile Mattocka
West
Union
Stephen Forwill
Rath Rothlisberger
Brephan Rothlisberger
Will Pollock
Epworth League
Lugenbill
Mogler
West Bend
Albert Schupbach
Frieden
Pulvers
Schneiders
John Roethiisberger
Walter Rothilaberger
Fred Ensign
Mtr
Hariey
Helms’ of Itgin
Matin 'Hovey
Clarence Tripp
Sarah “Helms
D. H. Oratt
Witt
John Craft Sr
Sarah Helms
George Stansberry
Roser
Sioux City
Mechanic School
Grace Medburry
Brainard
Fayette
Mervin Brown
Guess
Tom Howard Sr
Elgin
Mary Boyer
Waterloo
Elmer Boyer
Mary of Water- Inc
McWin
Herman
Vern
Glen
Baptist Church
Larga Au- Abner
Inity
Unnatnated Items News Snapshot
Unclear local notes show names like Roland Butler and Jon Peters in West Union area. Mentions visiting friends, a visitor from this vicinity, and a person named Mes, with references to Christmas visits and a Christmas dinner at Frank Lyons home. Low coherence. many fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Butler
West Union
Jon Peters
Sheldig Boye
Lyle Granger
Frank Lyons
Albert Duwmermutt
Local social notes from Gunder area and surroundings
Postsville and nearby towns share Christmas visits and family updates. Mrs Rent visits Ray Jacobin home while Kjosa guests Sophia Landsgant. Dr Jardee of Clermont attended Christmas callers. Several residents travel, host, or care for relatives, with church events and vacation notices among community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Halverson
Postville
Halverson
Alma Nelson
Chieage
Nelson
H. E. Landsgard
Doris
B. Nelson
Alfred Johnson
de Eorsh
Halvor Loftegard
Orville Paige
Gerald
Weet Union
Marion Church
Harry, Gunderson
Sn c
Hear Monons
Edwin Olgan
Julia Wetleson
Woaldorf College
Forest City
Chelatmay
Miss van Sickle
Gubder School
Rendalin
Mable Nass
Clermont
Gunder
H. G Halvereon
Harold Jhow
Janesville
Wisconsin
Farmer Loses 144 Chickens To Crooked Crate Swap
A Sheldon farmer was approached by a stranger offering two cent per pound quotes for his flock. The man claimed to buy the chickens and asked the farmer to crate them. The thief collected 144 birds and fled while the farmer was away, resulting in a loss near two hundred dollars. The note ends with a fraudulent ad urging readers to “Read the ad. It pays.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shéldon
Satranger
Batis
Weekend Social Notes From An Old Issue
Social weekend items list visits and gatherings. Names include Mrs Dan Bellis, Mins Fred Achlupp, Mrs Martha Chapman, Clemance Meyer, Thos Henson, Elizabeth Baumgartner, Fred Frieden, Lucy Christen, Earnie Christen, Adolph Hangon, Samy and Joe. Activities mention visits to grandparents and a Christmas program. school district events noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Donnler
Dan Bellis
Restife
Eos
Fred Achlupp
ilen Hannon_apent
Star
Martha
Chapman
Clemance Meyer
West Junior
Thos
Henson
Elizabeth Andi
Angulalters
Baumgartner
Fred Frieden
Lucy
Earnie Christen
Ulster
Adolph Hangon
Samy
Joe
Miyria
Surging Prices and Corn Meal Foods in Hard Times
A fragment speaks of colonial sustenance amid rising groceries and scarce potatoes. It recalls pious pioneers nourished by corn meal and mush and milk, noting health from simple fare and warning against waste while markets murmur of charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jthia
A. Bolden
Boot legger caused saloon ruin cited by Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal notes a boot legger’s role in decency and law defiance as the saloon is wrecked, warning of divine and public wrath. Readers urged to keep money circulating and pay small bills promptly as thrift. River ice shows about one inch thickness and harvest season nears with local notices on sales and pestering trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
EL W. Falk
Chas. Feller
Herry Keiser
Rexell Drug Store
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon Responds Promptly at Any Call
A local ecletic physician and surgeon offers prompt response to all medical calls. The office emphasizes ready availability for residents and urgent care, with emphasis on timely home or clinic visits and attentive patient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotbergill
Ofica
al Bears
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Reynold Strong
Guy Prant
Decorah Eugineas School
Gian MacKellar
U. I.A
Mildred Yearous
Cedar Faux
Serae Shaffler
Wert Union
Stephen Rothtnberger
Walter Rothisberger
John Rothlisberger
Chas. Roth Haberger
Stephen Foxwell’s
G. J Ming Stone
Hangon
Hadrel Physicies
Crider
Hutchinson
Eigin
Eigin Savings Bank
Bullatug
Coffe
Epper
Wan
Elgin Corn
Saver Kraut
Lee
Mee
Rice, Ibs
Swift
Ajea'yeve
Childres
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