Christmas Gatherings Across Elkader and Vicinity
Families and friends in Elkader and nearby towns shared holiday meals and visits. Wm Walther and family spent Christmas at N W Evans. Reicherts hosted at Herry Reichert’s. Christ, Schori, Klingmans, Gruver and others were guests at Harry Heston’s. Virginia Wertz visits Cedar Rapids. Duane Wertz and wife expect to move to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. Various couples and individuals enjoyed dinners at Will Kruger and Fred Reichert homes. Howard Boyle among Fayette county youths at Ames short course. Frank Kohler visited Bertha Kiple in West Union. Milton Miller’s trip to Bloomington Wisconsin. Bertha Kiple hosted Christmas Day with her children and spouses. The Kiple group included Earl Kiple, Will Reusser, L L Kiple, Will Howard and Wanda.
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Wm. Walther
Leo
Elkader
N. W
Cedar Rapids
F. .S. Wertz
Duane
Oklahoma
Iowa City
Mueblethaler
Guetay
Hackman
Max Lehman
Carl
Frieda Freiburghaus
Will Kruger
Howard Boyle
Fayette County
Ames
Frank Kohler
West Union
Bertha Kiple
Milton Miller
Bloomington
Wisc
Fred Reichert
Earl Kiple
Will Reusser
L. L. Kiple
Will Howard
Wanda
Near West Union
Echo issues reduced page count this week
The Echo announces only four pages for the week between Christmas and New Year, noting the usual quiet period yet choosing to publish available local news. They hint at possible changes in make-up after the new year.
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The
Echo
Amelia Miller Fritz Wedo Wedding in West Union
Miss Amelia Miller of Elgin and Fritz Wedo of Clermont wed at West Union on December 22 in a quiet ceremony at Rev. George Farker's home. They will reside in Elgin with the bride's parents and a post nuptial showing followed on December 28 with many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Miller
Fritz
Elgin
Fritz Wedo
Clermont
West Union
George Farker
Henry Miller
Wadena Holiday News Recap With Local Visits
Ted Larson spent holidays in Wadena after traveling from Oelwein. Bessie Whittenbaugh Hazelton returns to family home for Christmas. Lyle Whittenbaugh moves from Hazelton to Wadena. Welch family from Oelwein visited Wa dena for holidays. Popenhagen family from near Lima and Voshell from South Mink Creek joined Ed Voshell for Christmas dinner. Birdaal family visitors over holidays at H A Shields home. Loretta Vera Mattocks return for vacation to Wadena home. Schroeder family traveled to San Antonio Texas for winter stay. L Hawn acts as caretaker during absence. Monson returns to Buffalo Center. Ella Foxwell to Myria. Herrling family visiting Otto Herrling home. Frey and Wilson families celebrated Christmas at J. Wilson home. Town Christmas tree illuminated nightly with song service. no presents on tree. Clarence Coventry Arlington visits Elgin then stays with friends in Wadena. U B church Christmas entertainment well attended. Sunday school program. Rev B A Jennings reports good Christmas Eve time at Arlington. Family gathering at John Cline home includes Archie Cline Roy Cline and Tom Murray. Wadena school vacation one week two days. resumes next Wednesday. Correspondent thankful for Christmas greetings from Rev Jennings and wife and distant cards from Dr Daisy Oliver and Eugene.
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Ted Larson
Oelwein
Bessie Whittenbaugh
Hazelton
Whittenbaugh
Lyle Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Lawrence Welch
Otto Popenhagen
Lima
Paul Voshell
Mlyria
Lyle Herrling
Ona
Otto Herrling
Martin Frey
Wm. Frey
J. Wilson
Legion Boys
Clarence Coventry
Arlington
Elgin
U. B
B. A. Jennings
John Cline
Archie Cline
Roy Cline
Tom Murray
Christmas Day Visits Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoag and two sons with Mr and Mrs Orville Paige and two sons from near West Union joined Ed Klingman for Christmas. Mr and Mrs A J Phillips of Postville spent Sunday with W C Falk.
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Clarence Hoag
Orville Paige
Near West Union
Louis Klingman
Ed Klingman
A. J. Phillips
Postville
W. C. Falk
Rush Visits Brackins in West Union Over Weekend
Susan Rush of West Union visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brackin, sharing time in the Brackin home and greeting local friends during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Rush
West Union
Richard Brackin
Married Couples Entertained At Schori Home Party
Mr and Mrs Cr Schori hosted a Monday evening party at their home for a number of young married couples, providing an informal social gathering in a family setting.
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Cr. Schori
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