Community Notes From Decorah And Surrounding Areas
Local residents and families from Decorah and nearby towns spent weekends visiting, traveling to Truro on business, and hosting gatherings. Many attended church events, birthday suppers sponsored by the Cemetery Association, and social visits at homes in West Union Fayette and Dundee. Hospital stays include operations for Ed and Ulish with news of recoveries. multiple log cutting bees and rock parties enliven community life amid varied visits among the Wenger, Rothlisberger, Yearous, Glass, and Dennler families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntie
Ulish
Florida
Ulish Etn
Ed ‘Wenger
Decorah Hospital
Martin
Chorch
Cemetery Assn
Harold Chapman
Creston
Ed Wenger
Gene
Allen
Guernsey Smith
Marlys
Stanley Wenger
Ed J
Martin Wenger
Fred Rothlisberger
Ruth
Otis
Christen Bros
Gordon Pollock
Donald Page
Myron Moore
Fayette
Jim Yearous
Kathleen
Chas Doty
Earl
Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Wm. Glass
Beverly
Dundee
Louis Niehaus
Janette
West Union
Harold Glass
Kenneth Médberry
Dick Grover
Cecilia Nolan
Waukon
Olaf Berg
Arvey
Mervin Hunsberger
Jacob Yearous
Max Medberry
Myrtle Medberry
Lois
Charles Medberry
Albert Dennler
L. W. McKellar
West Union Hospital
Martha Chapman
Delbert
George Hetzel
Arlington
Jim
Lincoln
Reynold Strong
Travelogue and Social Guests Highlight Local Week
Rothlisberger Life of Washington by Helen Rothlisberger and a con test by Mrs Jim Yearons and others drew guests Sunday evening at Mr and Mrs Myron Chapman. Several families and service members visited, with Army duty looming for Harold Christopher son and quilting sessions by the Pastime Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schneider
Gottlieb Dennler
Fred Schneider
Thomas Ogle
Edwin Loftsgard
Janice
Mollie Schneider
Elmer Lembke
Grand Meadow Visitors at the Olson Home
A list of guests visited the Arthur Olson household last week including Clarence Brenner Donald Larson Ed Johnson Willard Martin Alvin Halverson Ronald Albert Olson Alfred Buraas Shirley DeAlta Emmet Whittle Donna Robert Wharram Joan Gayle Clara Myrtle Peterson and others. Various residents spent time with relatives and friends across nearby homes including mealtime and social visits through Thursday to Monday. The report notes measles absence and a Valentine party for Arlene Amundson's pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Olson
Clarence Brenner
Donald Larson
Ed Johnson
Willard Martin
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Albert Olson
Alfred Buraas
Shirley
DeAlta
Emmet Whittle
Donna
Robert Wharram
Joan
Gayle
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Oscar Lind
Charles Wede
Ernest Holt
Iona Loftsgard
Selmer Erickson
Thelma Lyng
Julia Landsgard
Doris Johnson
West Union
Olivia Olson
John Wede
Clermont
Alfred Burnas
Thea Thoen
Kensett
Sophia Groth
Laura Holt
Emmanuel Larson
Ben Erickson
Evelyn
Marilyn Olson
Ole Peterson
Arlene Amundson
Community notices from Gunder honor furloughs and gatherings
Social items list visits and meals among residents including Esten and Ole Landsgard on furloughs, Ole Loftsgard and Ray Jacobin households, and guests in Elkader Delhi Anamosa and Gunder. Funeral for Barbara Welileson noted with services held in Marion. Ladies Aid and Dorcas Society plan a church gathering February 19 hosted by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Anderson
Rosina Anderson
Ole E.olson
Webjorn Landsgard
Gunder Landsgard
Esten
Ole Landsgard
Sheila Clark
Lena Clark
Quinton Clark
John Hellum
Kenneth Hellar
Donald Larson
Ernest Holt
Martin Nelson
Anamosa
Barbara Wettleson
Christine Rypestol
Ole Loftsgard
Rodney Smith
Dorothy Jacobia
Delhi
Ray Jacobian
Otto Gisluson
Henry Olson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dorcas Society
BE. K. Mork
Ray Jacobin
Henry Mork
Barbara Welileson
Marion
Cheery Valley Social News From Decorah and Nearby
Alfred Schlupp of Decorah spent a few days in the Sam Dennler home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Minihan hosted the Wadena Legion and Auxiliary, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Yestous at a 500 card party. Prizes went to Mrs. Louis Brandt for ladies high, Junior Clark for men high, Dawson Clark won both the traveling and low prizes. The Butikofer and Frieden families visited, and Alvin Schreiner arrived from Cedar Falls to visit Martin Hansen. Several locals attended gatherings at the homes of Dennter, Mason, and Hanson. Martin Wenger returned from Decorah hospital after surgery. Alma Schreiner, 3/c, visited from Cedar Falls and will report to Washington, D. C. this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Schlupp
Decorah
Sam Dennler
Martin Minihan
Wadena Legion and Auxiliary
Orlin Mason
Jerome Yestous
Louis Brandt
Junior Clark
Dawson Clark
Fred Butikofer
Ramona
Francis
Fanny Frieden
Lorraine Butikofer
Wm. Torkelson
Albert Butikofer
Bert Thoman
Martin Wenger
Pfc
Clarence Schneider
Ben Dennter
Orlin
Mason
Eddie Butikofer
Jake Butikofer
Alma Schreiner
Cedar Falls
Martin Hanson
U. S. Naval Staffin
Washington, D. C
Ida Meyer
Oscar Baumgartner
Celia Andrgae
Christen Bros
Roscoe Larson
Ernest Christen
Lucy Christen
Louis Butikofer
Louis and
Oma
George Schupbach
Local Social Guests Reach Across Homes in Postville Area
Household visits and dinners mark a week of social gatherings in Postville and nearby towns. Herman Schupbach’s residence hosts the Butikofer family and others, with Mrs. Lawrence Butikofer and Mrs. Louis Butikofer seen in the Wednesay visit at the Wm. Torkelson home. Numerous dinners and visits occur at the Jacob Gehring Jr and Archie Howard homes, including stops by Marie Schneider, the Schreiner family, and Edwin Hanson. A Washington trip looms for Mrs. Clayton Schreiner after visiting Mrs. Schreiner, while other guests gather at Roscoe Larson, Ern Friedrich, and Walter Mitts households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schupbach
Postville
Fred Butikofer
Jacob Gehring, Jr
Lawrence Butikofer
Louis Butikofer
Wm. Torkelson
John Dennler
Edwin Hanson
Roscoe Larson
Marie Schneider
Jacob
Orlin Mason
Celia ‘Andreae
Fred Rothlisberger
Ruth and
Otis
Christen Bros
Nutting Family Hosts and Illnesses Reported
Brainard items note visits at the Wm Nutting home on Sunday. Robert Helms, son of Marshall Helms, was ill with measles the previous week. Jim Bartlett, formerly in Iowa City hospital, returned home Saturday. The Baptist young people held a Valentine party in the parsonage Friday. Robert Kerr’s son Robert Jr is ill with pneumonia under doctor care. Visitors included George Boyle and family. A Valentine party was held for school children and Miss Boyle. Mr and Mrs Wm Nutting and sons were supper guests Friday with Raymond Mays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Nutting
Wm. Nutting
Robert Helms
Marshall Helms
Jim Bartlett
Iowa City Hospital
Robert, Jr
Robert Kerr
Oak Grove Social News Recaps Local Visits
Oak Grove notes show Mr and Mrs J M Shaffer guests in Howard Shaffer home Sunday. Archie Howard hosts Ridge 500 club Saturday. Clarence Kohls visits Wm Kohls Monday. Clifton Wilson hosts Social Hour Club Wednesday. Mrs John Howard calls on Mrs Ed Boyle Monday. Harold Leuenberger join Shaffers for supper Saturday. James Bailey and Howard Boyle visit Clifton Wilson Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Shaffer
Howard Shaffer
Archie Howard
Ridge 500
Clarence Kohls
Wm. Kohls
Clifton Wilson
John Howard
Ed Boyle
Harold Leuenberger
James Bailey
Howard Boyle
Harold Glass Plans New Barn on Old Farm Site
Harold Glass, owner of the former Elmer Medberry farm, will construct a new barn this summer. The 34 by 70 foot structure will include a full basement, with logs cut for the frame and permits secured for remaining materials. The existing barn will be demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Glass
Elmer Medberry
Thompson Profit from Turtle Venture Near Hudson
Paying Proposition, M. H. Thompson living near Hudson has turned his spare time into a profitable venture. He shipped 1,000 pounds of live snapping turtles to a New York firm, then sent another 1,000 pounds last week. Thompson, an experienced trapper hunter and angler, found the turtles at the bottom of Black Hawk creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Thompson
Hudson
Thompson
New York
Black Hawk Creek
Birds Wintering in Canada Brave 18-Hour Northern Night
Many birds stay in Canada through winter facing sub zero cold and an 18 hour polar night in the North Woods. The hardy migrants endure severe darkness to endure the harsh season and find shelter in northern forests and waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
North Woods
Campaign Expense Totals In 1940 Race Revealed
The two major political parties spent between 90 and 40 million dollars in the 1940 campaign, highlighting large funding scales and extensive fundraising activity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. R. Withell
D. C
State Bank
Schori Bros
Elgin, Towa
Klingman’s Fountain Service
R. A. Crider Veterinarian Dial
Elgin
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
R. P. Strauch
Iowa
Harold Christopherson
Harold
Eugene Rickausrud
Harold Opland
George Larson
Helmer Lottsgard
Eileen
Norma
Sharon
Gilbert Lottsgard
Dan Sutter
Allen Anderton
Allen Anderson
Danice
A. Q. Anderson
Grand Meadow News
Gunder News
Cheery Valley
Oak Grove News
Watts
Cargill
Capper’s Hatchery
Independence
C. J. Mulford
Mer
Rowland
O'Neill Drug
Elgin State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Elgin, Iowa
Wadena
Arthur Herrling
Tim Leahy
Volga City
Wadena-Volga City
John Deere
Rock Island
Rich Leahy
Thompson & Waters
Austin
Elgin State Nat
Rerk
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