Local Social Notes From Postville Area
Mr and Mrs Ernest Gulsvig were dinner guests Monday at Mrs Lila Renzman s home in Postville. Numerous callers visited Tom and Otto Torkelson last week including Oscar Torkelson Perry Larson and many others. Barley and family updates, hospital stays, and upcoming church dinner details fill this compact social column with names and places from Cedar Rapids to Clermont. Serving starts at 5 30 p m at the Methodist Men s Ham Dinner Wednesday Feb 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gulsvig
Lila Renzman
Postville
Church News from Norway and Marion Lutheran Churches
Norway events include Rebekah Ruth Naomi and Miriam Circles meet Feb 9 10 and 11 with Bible study leaders. Sr Confirmation Feb 11. Sunday Service and School Feb 12. Marion notices list ALCW meeting Feb 9, Jr and Sr Choirs Feb 9, Sr Confirmation Feb 11, and Sunday activities Feb 12. Church officers for 1987 in Norway and 1967 in Marion are named with multiple deacons trustees and education boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion Lutheran
Thurs
Rebekah
Fred Rugland
Dean Orvis
Ruth Circle
John Rugland
Perry Benson
Naomi
Harold Shde
Alonzo Engelhardt
Miriam
Orpha Larson
Elmer Heiden
Norway Church
Sun
Harold Thde
Glen Kurth
Vernett Embretson
Harold McMillin
Eldon Severson
Loranda Embretson
Gunnar Landsgard
C. F. Ashman
Kenneth Breitsprecher
Quentin Torkelson
Board of Education
Harold Yhde
Harlan Thurn
Sexton
Jon Johnson
Phelmon Peterson
Dist
Mario
Marion
Randolph Reierson
Ronald Loftegard
Harold Hanson
E. K. Mark
Norway Church Sun
Mervin Reierson
Roger Wettleson
Tillman Thompson
Marion Loftsgard
Emery Landsgard
Morris Amundson
Sextons
Orlan Landsgard
Harvey Anderson
Louis Kjosa
Milo Gisleson
Morris Armundson
Myron Hoag
Maurice Landsgard
Apostolic Christian Church Sunday School and Services
The Apostolic Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 15 am followed by church services at 10 30 am and afternoon services at 1 00 pm. The schedule lists morning and afternoon gatherings for worship and instruction.
Elgin Lutheran Parish Announces Confirmation Classes and Worship
Pastor Denny Brake delivers sermons in February with class sessions for seniors and juniors. Senior Confirmation at 9 am and Junior at 10 am on Sunday February 12 followed by Morning Worship at 10 45 am. Sermon titled Eat Drink and Be Judged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Parish
Denny Brake
Baptist Church Program and Rev O H Meth Schedule
Reverend O H Meth of the Baptist Church outlines a week of activities including choir rehearsal at Friday 7 p.m. and World Day of Prayer at the Lutheran Church. Sunday February 12 features worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Evening events include Sr CB Y F and Scripture Memory at 7:15 p.m. Gospel Service at 8 p.m. February 14 and 15 list Eve ning and After noon Tabitha Society meetings respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Sr. Cb.y.f
Tabitha Society
St. Pauls Methodist Church Events Schedule
Worship at 9 45 am Sunday School at 20 45 am senior high membership trains February 8 4 05 to 5 03 pm choir rehearsal February 9 7 pm official board meets World Day of Prayer Service February 10 at Lutheran Church Feb 12 6 30 pm School of Missions pot luck supper February 13 7 30 pm Adult Membership Class All events led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Jr. High
Lutheran Church
Sun
School of Missions
Tilyria Community Church Events Schedule
The Elgin church lists a sequence of meetings in February including Jr. High Membership Class on Wednesday the 8th 4 03 to 6 05 p m Sr Choir rehearsal Thursday the 9th 8 p m World Day of Prayer Service Friday the 10th 8 p m LYF meeting Sunday the 12th 7 30 p m Adult Membership Class Tuesday the 14th 8 p m Official Board meets.
Community Social Notes From Local Households
Mrs Hulda Sutter joined Donald Sutter family for dinner Sunday. Charles Becker and Louis Becker Sr. with families visited Friday at the Louis Becker Sr. home. Rev O H Meth attends a Northwest Conference pastors gathering Tuesday to Thursday. Mrs Abe Habeger spent weekend with Melvin Moore and Terry Habeger, attended Nancy Moots graduation at the University of Iowa. Lillian Anderson visited J N Hogan and the Harveys Paullsens Thursday and Saturday. Lanny Gibson Marti visited Abe Habeger Sunday. Methodist Men Ham Dinner ad in Echo. Recent callers to Josie Jenson included Irene Yack Guernsey Smith Orvin Loftsgard Lisa Oliver Torkelson Libbie Larson. A B Jacob guests included Mrs Archie Schroesser Leon Jacob and Mrs Vobn Scher. Mrs Paul Zurbriggen was caller Saturday. Moore’s Valentine selection advertised. Carlton Krueger family were supper guests of Metta Krueger Edward Krueger Lyle Krueger and Larry Kenton Krueger and Karen Esther Erickson and Abe Habeger hosts Tuesday with Metta Krueger for her birthday. Gerald Blockhus family at Otto Blockhus. Harold Pfister family were dinner and supper guests Sunday in Leo Bachman home Arlington. Barbara James Larson guests Sunday at Elmer Larson home. Valentines at Moore’s. Almer Amundson and Elmer Larson dinner guests Friday with Rev Percy Larson at Lanesboro Minnesota. Randine Hanson visited and returned home with them. Tilpher Bilden and Oliver Torkelson recent callers in Otto Blockhus house. Use the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Sutter
Donald Sutter
Charles Becker
Louis Becker, Sr
O. H. Meth
Northwest
Abe Habeger
Melvin Moore
Terry Habeger
Swisher
Nancy Moot
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Lillian Anderson
J. N. Hogan
Emma Anderson
Harvey Paulsens
Lanny Gibson
Marti
Josie Jenson
Irene Yack
Guernsey Smith
Orvin Loftsgard
Lisa
Oliver Torkelson
Libbie Larsom
A. B
Otto Blockhus
Harold Pfister
Leo Bachman
Arlington
Barbara
James Larson
Elmer Larson
Moore's
Almer Amundson
Percy Larson
Lanesboro
Minn
Randine Hanson
Tilpher Bilden
Sub-District ministers meet. many local visits noted
Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins attend a Monona minister and wives meeting. Several guests visit Monona area, including Mr and Mrs John Tillotson and Mrs C Q Christ in Rochester. C J Mulford returns from St Marys Hospital after nine days, then visits Ruth Gibson. Sponge Mop sale at Moore’s. Rex Mulford Sally Stephenson and C J Mulford dine with Tillotsons for CJ Mulford’s birthday. Mrs Louis Lehman discharged from St Luke’s Cedar Rapids and stays with Dennis Shaffer. Dozens of local callers on Lehman home and Ole Reiersen, plus others visit for 104th birthday celebration in Dubuque. Luther College Nordic Choir concert in Decorah attended by Harry Johnson and Pat Dibble. weekend visit to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roy Collins
Monona
John Tillotson
C. Q. Christ
Rochester
C. J. Mulford
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ruth Gibson
St. Mary's
Moore's
Rex Mulford
Sally Stephenson
John Tillots
Louis Lehman
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Dennis Shaffer
Lehman
Clara Shaffer
West Union
Ivan Torkelson
Dirk
Don Page
Mick Schupbach
Lena
Ruth Schupbach
Cornelia Burrow
Clara Baumgartner
O. H. Meth
Leo Lehman
Kristine
le Ann
Bert Butikofer
Paul Zurbriggen
Fred. Martie
Elmer Butikofer
Alton
Ole Reierson
Earl Kiple
Archie Schroeder
Edward Krueger
Metta Krueger
Lorence Muehlethaler
Milton Miller
Dubuque
Harriet Jordan
Harry Johnson
Pat
Zoe Ann Dibble
Decorah
Nordic Choir
Luther College
Stanley Wenger
Mary Ann Zieser
Martin Wenger
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Earl Lembke
Karl Lembke
Nathan
Carrie Lembke
Wanda
Marcia Knudtson
Laurence Knudtson
Kenneth Mittelstadt
Wade
David Leonhart
Ames
Derry Leonhart
Tom
Otto Torkelson
Oscar Torkelson
Farmersburg
Perry Larson
Carl Torkelson
Philman Larson
Harry Everett
Brenda
William Torkelson
Elmer Benson
Sylvan Torkelson
Rosina Landsgard
Orlan
Louis Becker, Jr
Valley Inn
Wadena
Barney Larson
Postville Community Hospital
Shirley Kay
Robert Barker
Willis Petratz
Grand Forks
N.C
Harold Halverson
Leonard Roberts
Bertina Halvers
Liberty Trustworthy Store
Admiral
Hamilton Washers & Dryers
T.V
Teflon Steam Iron and Troning Board
Trustworthy
L.P. Torch
Tillotson’s Hardware
Valentine
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Apostolic Christian Church
Tilyria Community Church
Elgin Church
Agnes Gilson
Moore
Oscar Mayer
BACON
U.S. Choice
del Monte Catsup
Kraft Velveeta Cheese
Kraft
Pillsbury
Marlene Argarine
del Monte
Raisin Streusel c Rolls
Jergen
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