Illyria Social Roundup of Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Ed Wenger hosted a quilting gathering with Martha Chapman Alice Yearous Nelle McKellar Carrie Doty Alta Klingman and Mabel Rothlisberger among others. Supper guests included Donald Paige Shirley and Harold Kim, with Ed Wenger and Eugene. Several local ladies attended a training school at Louis Keil home Fayette Friday. Numerous visits to Garnaville West Union Marion Luana and Elkader noted along with beef producers banquet attendance. Ruth Rothlisberger in West Union visiting relatives. Martha Chapman and Fred Rothlisberger visited Mattie Prouty in Elkader. Thomas Ogle family guests in Herve Robbins home near Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wenger
Martha Chapman
Alice Yearous
Nelle McKellar
Carrie Doty
Alta Klingman
Mabel Rothlisberger
Donald Paige
Shirley
Harold Kimball
Eugene
Fred Rothlisberger
Louis Keil
Fayette
Andrew Yearous
Wm. Allen
Garnaville
Ees
Kenneth Medberry
Reynold Strong
Rosella
Lowell
G. Martin
West Union
L. C. Popenhagen
Marion
Walter’ Med
Charlton Looby
Mary Ogle
Delwein
Alton Medberry
Ed Medberry
Albert Dennier
Jim Yearous
Kathleen
Howard Johnson
David
Madison
S. C
Mary Baechler
Mattie Prouty
Elkader
Shirley Glass
Paul Smith
Merle Klingman
Walter Medberry
Max Bishop
Foxwell
Thomas Ogle
Herve Robbins
Hawkeye
Cheery Valley Residents Attend Nursing School Capping
Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan spent the weekend in Rochester Minnesota for the St Marys school of nursing capping exercises. Dorothy their daughter is a class member. Various local families hosted or visited in celebratory and social gatherings over the weekend and midweek, including birthdays and suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Minihan
Rochester
Minn
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Dorothy
G. Pfister
Louis Butikofer
Ida Meyer
Oscar Baumgartner
Fred Hanson
Martin Wenger
Marlys
Stanley
Kenneth Mark
Janana Mark
Weekend Visits Across Local Homes Highlight Community Ties
The report lists numerous supper, dinner, and visiting guests throughout Saturday to Sunday, including Edwin Hanson, Adeline Priederich, Herman Schupbach, Marlene of Postville, Reuben Metzger, Lawrence Wilder, Albert Erickson Jr, and many others. It notes hospital recovery for Bert Butikofer and weekend stays with families like the Frieden, Christen, Meisner, and Lehman households, illustrating active social ties through shared meals and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hanson
Bert "Thomen
Adeline Priederich
Harold Meisner
Herman Schupbach
Marlene
Postville
Louis Butikofer
Reuben Metzger
Lawrence Wilder
Albert Erickson, Jr
John Dennler
Fred Dennler
Cedar Rapids
Jake Solberger
Eunice
Rachael Frieden
Rosa Baumgartner
J. W. Schneider
Louisa Martie
Bert Butikofer
Fred Butikofer
Ramona
Francis
Emil Frieden
Robert West
Arthur Friederich
Wm. Torkelson
Archie Howard
Martin Hanson
James Duff
Sondra
Jimmie
Jacob Christen
Marlys Wenger
Ione
Amy Torkelson
Harry Butikofer
Rose Dennler
Levi Frieden
Orlin Mason
Fred Yost
Frank Christen
Ole Loftsgard
Orlando
Geo
Schupbach
Carol
George Pulfer
Bill
George
Elva Lerch
Will Friederich
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Gee
Lena Schupbach
Clarence Thoman
Ernest Christen
Lucy Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Community Social Roundup at the Houg Home
Weekend gatherings centered at Gunder News Pvt Myron E Houg of Chanute Field Illinois hosted dinner guests including Richard Erickson Arlington T J Olson Helmer Loutsgard and Joe Houg Afternoon visitors included Tilpher Bilden Kenneth Hellum and Gerald Olson James Farmer recuperates from an appendicitis operation Eileen Loftsgard Cedar Rapids visits Helmer Loftsgard home Several residents donate waste paper to Hopfer store for Red Cross drive nearby moves and visits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Houg
Chanute Field
Ilinois
E. & Houg
Houg
Richard Erickson
Arlington
T. J. Olson
Helmer Loutsgard
Joe Houg
Tilpher Bilden
Kenneth Hellum
Gerald Olson
James Farmer
Postville Hospital
Eileen Loftsgard
Cedar Rapids
Hame
Helmer Loftsgard
Hopfer
Gander
Red Cross
Leo Overhouse
Sharon
Castalia
Merrill Olson
Palmer Halverson
Almer Lea W
Henry Amundson
Myron Anderson
Sophia Loftsgard
Hilder Bilden
Hans Bilden
Josephine
Marion Lind
Greene
Oak Grove Social Roundup Hosts and Visiting Families
Oak Grove residents report a weekend of visits and gatherings. Clifton Wilson and family hosted in T. W. Dean’s home while John Howard joined Harold Bennett’s guests, and George Anderson and Bradley hosted Ed Medberry and family. A 500 card club met at John Nydegger’s home. Several residents visited friends and celebrated birthdays, with numerous Sunday and Tuesday calls and hospitality shared among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Wilson
T. W. Dean
John Howard
Harold Bennett
George Anderson
Bradley
Ed Medberry
Herbert Ash
Mr. Ash
500 Card Club
John Nydegger
Silas Wilson
Richard Brackin
Earl Kiple
Arthur Chapman
Wm. Frederick and Sons
Harry Gilson
Howard Boyle
Wayne Gilson and Sons
Harold Strong and Sons
W. Landsgard
Elmer Nelson
C. O. Torkelson
Stanley Shaffer
J. M. Shaffer
Friay
Robt. Wilson
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Robert Howard
Clara Brabham
Willam
Social guests include Shaffer King Kohis and Allen
Mr and Mrs Jack Shaffer were guests Sunday afternoon of Mr and Mrs Clyde King. Mr and Mrs Wm Kohis and Mrs Mary Allen were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple. Mr and Mrs Jack Shaffer spent Tuesday in the Harry Gilson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shaffer
Clyde King
Wm. Kohis
Mary Allen
Earl Kiple
Harry Gilson
Community notices span visits and gatherings in County Line
Mrs. M J Blockhus and Clara Blockhus visited Mrs Selmer Groth on Tuesday. Numerous guests attended Mrs Carmen Swenson birthday party including the Bergs Helgersons Shiptons Kozelkas Olson Leosons and others. Many residents hosted or visited kin across West Union Postville and surrounding homes with dinners and quilting efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Blockhus
Clara Blockhus
Selmer Groth
Ames ‘Olson
Carmen Swenson
Orville Berg
Arthur Helgerson
David
Wayne Shipton
Edward Kozelka
Postville
Almer Leo
Eight Ways to Help Hitler Win This War
The item lists eight satirical directives aimed at sabotaging dairy cows and farms. It includes letting cows graze in stalk fields, feeding imbalanced rations, and mistreating cattle, ending with plans to buy a bull at market day. The piece uses exaggerated instructions to mock collaborators and war-time propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Want ads click for sales when high pressure talk fails
A concise note on using straightforward want ads rather than aggressive sales pitches to drive customer action. It emphasizes clear benefits, direct calls to action, and simple messaging to convert interest into purchases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Withell
D. C
Ray
Neurocyma State Bank Bldg
Iowa
Illyria
Cheery Valley News
Jake Butikofer
Minnie
Jake Dennler
Wm. Larson
Jake Lehman
Andy Cox
Volga
P. W. Minihan
Ome Lee
Will Sutter
Schori Bros
Elgin
Klingman’s Fountain Service
R. A. Crider Veterinarian Dial
Elgin, Iowa
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner Bldg
Res
Gunder News
Oak Grove News
County Line News
Carl Halverson
Sophia Groth
Edgar Kimball
Melvin Vick
Ole Reierson
Mildred Thorson
Arthur Loftsgard
Belle Reierson
Mervin Hunsbergerl
Barbara
Olaf Berg
Henry Anderson
Leonard Kirkestue
Ames Olson
Ernest Holt
Donald Larson
Almer Amundson
Ardis
Jake Pfister
Jim Halverson
Joe Wander and
Oscar Holden
Ole Amundson
Herbert Blockhus
Sven Blockhus
Bessie
Anna Blockhus
Bessie Blockhus
Bernice Bartholomew
Wadena
Lydia
Joe Wander
Ed Johnson
Lars Larson
Alton Staff
Kenneth
Willard Martin
Caroline Matie
Bert Bruckner
Bessie Blockus
Gunderson Bros
Bernard Hanson
Harvey Gilbertson
Elymer Larson
Harry Amundson
Julia Helgerson
Carrie Thorson
Elmer Larson
Signy Hanson
Geo. Hanson
Fred Nydegger
Elgin-Wadena
Four Corners
McCormick
Deering
McCormick-Deering
van Brunt
Osborne
John Deere
DeLaval
Reuben Nydegger
John W. Thiele
Elgin State Bank
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