New Pastor Arrives in Sacred Heart and St Joseph Churches
Rev. D. P. Cregan is appointed pastor at Sacred Heart church Volga City and St. Joseph's Wa dena arriving from Forest City after years of service. Local notes also mention expected Mississippi ice breakup, mild weather, and road conditions. Malvern Leader reports Mr. Fred Christeleit and family moving to Grover Colorado for a new pool hall and church room venture, citing health reasons and improved climate.
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D. P. Cregan
Sacred Heart Church
Volga City
St. Joseph’s Church
Wadena
Forest City
Rev. Cregan
Mississippi
Sabula Gazette
Malvern Leader
Fred Chriseleit
Auto
Grover
Colo
Christeleit
Colorado
Clayton County Development Moves Toward Northeastern Iowans Incorporated
Clayton County officers report broad support for forming Northeastern Towans Incorporated uniting ten counties in Iowa s fourth congressional district. The plan aims to promote regional agriculture industry history and natural wonders while conducting an industrial and general survey across the district.
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Clayton County Development Association
C. E. Ferris
Iowa
United States
Towa
G. B. Ferris
Emmet L. Morris
Clayton County
Towans
Fishing and weather notes and local notices from Wisconsin area
Report covers fishing on Grerore and Big Lakes with anglers using tins and worms, ice thickness 24 to 28 inches. Also reports sheep killed by dogs at Ora Mitchell farm, a fatal tree accident near Tripoli, and a state official shakeup in the automobile department. Ossie Orwall to join Connie Mack in Philadelphia around Feb 20. Real estate listings delayed to next week. County organization drive across northern Iowa seeking support from Ferris and Morris with local leaders backing the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginny
Isaac Walton
Grerore Lake
Big Lake
Prairie du Chien Courier
Ora Mitchell
Rossville
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Fort Meyers
Fla
Ossie” Orwall
American Association
C. BE. Ferris
Emmet L. Morris
Marquette
Ferris
Morris
Iowa
Switzerland of America
Baptist Church Notes for February Meetings
The report lists church events including a German service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sunday school at 11 a.m., B P U program committee at 7 30 p m, and Our B Y FP U program at 8 p m. A February 22 Brainard meeting at 7 30 p m and February 23 Bible study on Acts 20 22 at 8 p m are noted plus a junior choir rehearsal at 9 p m. Pastor Ph Lauer invites friends despite heavy roads last Sunday.
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Echo
Brainard
Belt throws boy into flywheel near Elgin
Kenneth Shaffer, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Shaffer, south of Elgin, narrowly escaped serious injury when a tractor belt caught his sleeve and threw him into the running wheel. He suffered a deep gash on the forehead needing three stitches. Initially feared additional injuries but by Monday he went to town. The accident occurred at the Shaffer home during wood sawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Shaffer
Ray Shaffer
South of Elgin
Birthday Visit For Mrs Gehring In Neighbor Gathering
A group of neighbor ladies surprised Mrs. Frank Gehring on Wednesday afternoon for her birthday. They brought baskets of lunch and spent the afternoon visiting. Attending were Mrs. Sam Lehman, Mrs. Efford Hunsberger, Mrs. Ward Brabham, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. L. S. Hutchinson, Mrs. N. M. Fritz, Mrs. Fred Reichert and Mrs. Alice Becker.
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Frank Gehring
Sam Lehman
Efford Hunsberger
Ward Brabham
John Johnson
L. S. Hutchinson
N. M. Fritz
Fred Reichert
Alice Becker
Farm Fire Engine Delivery Prompts Subscriptions Boost
The Committee urges rapid subscription increases of five dollars to fund a new farm fire engine. They note many pledged supporters have yet to contribute and promise room for a few more members who join immediately to participate in the proposition.
Republican Caucus Notice for Pleasant Valley Township
A Republican caucus for Pleasant Valley Township will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Town Hall to select seven delegates to the county convention. Precinct Committeeman R P Strauch issues the notice.
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Pleasant Valley Township
Tuesant Oontemor
Town Hall
New Phone Number 100 for Northern Iowa Produce
Notice provides contact for buying eggs or poultry at phone number 100 from Gus Gunderson manager. Mentions Chris Lehman’s illness. Also states sectional basketball tournament at New Hampton on March 1 2 and 3.
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Northern Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Mgr
New Hampton
Masquerade Night At Elgin Opera House Draws Big Crowd
Elgin’s annual masquerade dance at the opera house drew a large crowd despite light turnout in some years. Carpenter’s orchestra provided steady music. prizes were awarded in multiple classes with judges noting winners. Highlights included costumes by the Nanny Goats and attendees such as Barney Google’s lodge members, Miss Levohn Acklin, Adolph Lehman, and others. Valentine jokes and local social notes followed.
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Elgin
Opera House
Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Miller
Barney Google
New Lodge
Nanny Goats
ORMNX
Levohn Acklin
Adolph Lehman
Walter Kohler
Serene Yack
Man
Gladys Allen
Tom
D. O. Dean
Bits O Blarney Well Presented by Elgin High School Glee Club
The operetta Bits O Blarney was staged Wednesday by the Elgin High School Glee Clubs under Marian Van Horn. The garden set, vine covered background, and lively performances featured Laraine Carpenter as Peggy with notable boy‑costume scenes, and strong turns from Leo Grether as Patrick and Ruth Mosby, Mary Frances Starr, and Dorothy DeSart as three Irish sisters. The choruses and music by Lucile Clemens and Van Horn received warm appreciation and the producers were congratulated on a successful show.
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O Blarney
Elgin High School
Marian van Horn
Peggy
Laraine Carpenter
Joseph Becker
Mike O'Noole
Leo Grether
Patrick
Maggie
Marie O’noole
Mary
Agnes
Rosie
Ruth Mosby
Mary Frances Starr
Dorothy DeSart
Otta Olson
Pat
Robert
Lucile Clemens
Miss van Horn
Glee Clubs
Wee
Birthday Gathering for Mrs. B Weibel Draws Family
Mrs B Weibel enjoyed a Sunday birthday visit with many children and relatives. Home guests included Mrs L D Hitch and son of West Union, Mrs Thos Mitchell of St Paul, Mrs Bertha Mealey of Delv, and the A M Weibel and Frank Greenley families of Elgin.
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B. Weibel
L. D. Hitch
West Union
Thos. Mitchell
St. Paul
Bertha Mealey
Delv
A. M. Weibel
Frank Greenley
Elgin
Sale postponed for Stililmas Burk Estate sheep lots
The sheep sale of Harry Stililmas and the Burk Estate, set for yesterday, was postponed due to bad roads. A new date has not yet been decided.
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Harry Stililmas
Burk
Elgin Beats Randalia 27 to 24 in Rough Conference Clash
Elgin boys snapped a losing streak by topping Randalia 27 to 24. Scorers Lehman Kiple Shaffer and Schupbach shared points while Schunbach anchored the defense against close inside plays. The game was physical with many fouls as both teams pushed to start a promising stretch.
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Elgin
Randalia
Lehman
Kiple
Shaffer
Schupbach
Schunbach
Fayette
Clermont
Ph. Lauer
June Kerr
Leone
Whitney
School Activities and Rewards Highlight Valley School
Intermediate room pupils opened a Valentine box on Tuesday and Pearl Grimm earned a Friday afternoon excuse for twenty straight perfect spelling lessons. Third and fourth graders work on health booklets and Washington Lincoln pictures. Washington's Mt Vernon home is a sand table project. Ethel Rennison donated rocks shells and a star fish for the classroom.
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Lineatin
Pearl Grimm
Washington
Lincoln
Mt. Vernon
Ethel Rennison
Bridge Party Entertained by Mrs Hanson and Mrs Muehlenthaler
Mrs Ed Hanson and Mrs R W Muehlenthaler hosted a bridge party at the former’s home on Saturday evening. Six tables played with Mrs L B Carter winning high score and Mrs Clem Schmid taking low score.
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Ed Hanson
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Bridge
L. B. Carter
Clem Schmid
Social evening for 0. E. S. lodge members
The 0. E. S. invites all members and their families to a social evening in lodge rooms on Wednesday evening February 22 at 6 50 p m. Bring covered dish and sandwiches to assist in a pleasant gathering. Everyone welcome.
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E. S
Fire truck policy urged for Spencer in Spirit Lake event
At a Spencer Commercial Club meeting Otto A. Bjornstad urged buying a second chemical fire truck to stay ready for outside calls after a Spirit Lake fire revealed insurance not in force when equipment leaves town. A test case at Algona supported this concern. Trustees of townships were asked to meet with the club to discuss funding.
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Spencer Commercial Club
Otto A. Bjornstad
Big Spirit Lake
Algona
Commercial Club
Spencer
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