Local social notes with a flurry of visits and births
Fragments record dinners and visits across West Union Clermont and surrounding towns. Several birthday observances, marriages, and family greetings appear, along with wartime draft inductions and a newborn at the West Union hospital. Notable mentions include Mark Mihm of Kelly Field Texas and Margaret Bauer of St Lucas, and a West Union baby girl born February 7 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyt
Mark Mihm
Kelly Field
Texas
Margaret
Auer
St. Lucas
Wm. Baumgartner
Carmen Swenson
Wm. B. Miller
Willet
Clermont
Allen Habeger
Gene Habeger
Des Moines
Mavis Durscher
Cedar Rapids
Walter Durscher
Earl Kiple
L. L. Kiple
Bertha Kiple
Will Kohler
Lyle: Light
Frank Kohler
John. Howard
Wm. Howard
West Union
John Howard
Lyle Light
Paul Waters
Postville
Mel Kohler
Walter Kohls
Chas. Wenger
G. J. Mosby
Ernie Bruellman
Ottosen
Elgin Hills
Elgin
Winfield Masonhall
Chris Wenger
Merlin Feller
Anita
Chas. Feller
Chas
O'Neill
H. H. Wolf
W. C. Falb
John Falb
Betty Schori
Wright
Albert Schori
B. Schori
Betty
Carrie Whitney
Fayett
Harry Palmer
Detroit
Mich
Iowa
Ida Butikofer
Ben Schneider
Ruth Mardorf
Sumner
C. J. Mardorf
Emma Olson
Wm. Ewing
F. C. Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Otto Krueger
Ruth
Harry Johnson
Ruth Gibson
Carl Hackmann
Hugo Hackmann
Gus Hackmann
Otto Pearson
Elkader
Mildred Peterson
Nels Olson
Elmer Anderson
Will Nelson
Melvin Olson
K. E. Mark
Lyle Krueger
Waden
Town
Ben Aykes
Dale Kelly
Milestone
Sask
Canada
Ruby Benson
A. L. Kelly
Hawkeye
Lois Miller
H. F. Robbins
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Meetings Notice
Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 30. The W B C S general meeting is Thursday afternoon February 16 at Mrs Mel Kohler home with hostesses Mrs C J Mulford Mrs H W Helms and Mrs Edith Berg. Rev Joseph C Warton is minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Kohler
C. J. Mulford
H.W. Helms
Edith Berg
Joseph C. Warton
Elgin Baptist Church announces services and music staff
Tonight at eight o clock prayer service and bible study follow with choir rehearsal at nine. Gustav Krueger directs the choir for Sunday morning worship at ten and evening service at eight with minister Paul F Zoachke and organist Alfred Jacob Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoachke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Gustav Krueger
Lutheran Church February Services and Club Meeting
Lutheran Church announces English services on February 14 at Marion 11 oclock and February 21 at St Olaf 11 oclock. Marion hosts 7:30 p.m. Lutheran League and St Olaf Boys Club meets February 11 at 7:15 p.m. Pastor Dr S J Strandford invites everyone to attend every service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Card Of Thanks And Local Notices From The Region
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital kindness and visits. Notes on visits by L. Brubeck of Yuba City and illness of Mrs Franc DeSart’s daughter in Blooming Prairie. Ed Boleyn’s son Gerald had measles while working in Niagara Falls. Harold Asmus and wife welcome a 5 pound son at Neenah hospital. Mrs Boleyn hosting, Alden Bauder in Denver designs shell manufacturing improvement saving a quarter million yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Harold Asmus
Neenah Hospital
Neenah
Wis
Asmus
Ed Boleyn
Boleyn
Harley Jones
Farmersburg
Alden W. Bauder
Decorah
du Font
Denver
Colo
Kent farmers form armed army to resist seizure of stock
In Kent England, several hundred farmers organized an armed body to defend against stock seizures for nonpayment of tithes. When three trucks arrived to collect from ten farms, law representatives were routed and 89 lots remained. A wall of defense is posted on farms and a small force stands in the village square ready to move at rockets signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
England
Faithful Birds and Monogamy in Canada Geese
The article notes that many Canada geese are monogamous and remate quickly after separation or loss of a mate. Some pairs stay apart for years, while others remate within hours. Occasionally a new male may mate with several geese in a flock.
New York Education Dept Abolishes Scholastic Average Rule
The New York State Department of Education rescinded the rule tying athletic eligibility to a minimum scholastic average. Officials argue that athletics are a part of education and should not depend on classroom grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boyle Hogan Wedding Held At St Peters Clermont
Miss Ruby Boyle of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle Elgin wed Philip J Hogan son of Mr and Mrs Thos Hogan Chicago Tuesday Feb 9 at St Peter church Clermont at 9 am Rev Fr W J Peters officiated Attendants were Esther Voss West Union and J Robert Miller Oelwein Bride wore beige suit brown accessories and Mother of Pearl prayerbook Gift from groom Reception followed at Klingmans Elgin and home celebration at the bride's parents residence Both will reside at 712 Diversey Pkwy Chicago Bride valedictorian at Elgin High School and Deputy Clerk of Courts six years Groom a DePaul Law graduate and former Air Force member Receipts list guests from Clermont West Union Oelwein Postville and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Boyle
Chicago
Sheldon Boyle
Elgin
Philip J. Hogan
Thos. Hogan
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont
W. J. Peters
Esther Voss
West Union
J. Robert Miller
Oelwein
Marcella
Winifred Fennell
Ave Maria
Ponuis Angelicus
Klingman’s
Norma
Dorothy Torkelson
Hogan
Diversey Parkway
Elgin High
DePaul University
Law School of
DePaul
Air Force
Johny Joe
A. P. Miller
Qelwein
Howard Boyle
J. N. Hogan
Peggy Turner
Art Earle
Co. E
Groundhog killed near Mabel after early discovery
A groundhog found near farm buildings on January 18 by Les Koppen, from near Mabel, was killed by Koppen. The animal did not see its shadow on February 2, and the event is noted despite occurring before Groundhog Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Koppen
Mabel
Nothing Wasted in Ivory Use and Aircraft Parts Note
The article notes a historic practice of recycling ivory into dust for polishing ink and even food. It cites Curtiss-Wright president Guy W. Vaughan listing 5,497 parts in the Wright Cyclone G-200 engine. It also observes Japanese schoolboys wearing army or navy uniforms, with school buttons, rarely seen on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Vaughan
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Japan
Night fishing bobber invented by John Schott of Scranton
John Schott of Scranton Pennsylvania unveils a night fishing bobber that flashes when a fish is near, claiming it aids anglers by signaling activity in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schott
Scranton, Pa
Boon for Beauties Nose-Powder Gadget debut
A new pocket mirror and miniature flashlight helps women apply powder at night. The device combines a compact mirror with a small light to aid primping in the dark.
George Washington Era Secretary Desk Conserved as Finest American Furniture
The mahogany serpentine front secretary, used by George Washington to write personal letters, ranks among the finest remaining examples of early American Colonial furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Navy incentive division reports pledge from Muskegon workers
In Washington D C the Navy's new incentive division shows results as 1500 Warrior Workers from a Muskegon Michigan manufacturer sign a pledge to support President Roosevelt. Rear Admiral Clark H Woodward and Lt Col Charles W Kerwold accept the pledge. Jacob Andree Earl Snyder and Charles Newman presented it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy
Muskegon
Mich
Clark
H. Woodward
Charles W. Kerwold
Industrial Service Division
U. S. Army
Roosevelt
Jacob Andree
Earl Snyder
Charles Newman
Washington
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Grace Barker
Tom
Boyer
Reuben Miller
Fred Wede
Carson Scott
Bloomington
Clive Helms
Clivé
H. W. Helms
Dean Torkelson
Dick Roberts
Robert Clothier
Pamela Mary
Pam
Clothier
Pamela
Arnold D. Hope
Oscar Torkelson
Minerva
Farmerabung
Elmer Benson
St. Olaf
Pans
Oliver Torkelson
Philman Larson
Gee
Lands Gard
Herman Scholen
C. C. Torkelson
Wm. Torkelson
Ole Torkelson
Minerva Torkelson
Mexico
George Boyle
Floyd Boyle
Delores Hulbert
West
John Sutter
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wm. Kohls
Otto Block
Alan
John Tinker
Strawberry Point
Wayne Gilson
Fritjof Blockhus
Faylin
Ernest Bauder
Esther Durscher
Edwin Krueger
Kenton
Woden
Edward Krueger
Aulden Oelbeng
Abe Habeger
Tony
Gertrude Roberts
Joy Moore
Janice
Fayette
Harvey Gilbertson
Ruth Opland
Richard Krueger
Hollis Finch
Billy Jo
James Davis
J. A
Elmer Christen
Linda
Ida Christ ‘Ten
John Berndt
J. R. Magdefray, Jr
Los Angeles
Calif
Tuscon
Franc DeSart
Clayton, Jr
California
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Elling S. Hoag
SHELL
the Elgin Clothes Shop
Mel Kobler
Elgin, Iowa
Oort
Max Thoma
America
Elgin Furniture Store F. C. _Muchlethaler
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