Christmas dinner guests in Decorah and area
Christmas guests included Mr and Mrs Hillman Sersland Decorah Mr and Mrs Willis Schultz and family Decorah Marion Gilson from Marion and Curtis Gilson Rod ney with others from Laurel Nebr Adams Minn and Decorah The week featured numerous calls dinners and birthday gatherings across Decorah Edgewood Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with many extended families and church members attending lunches and gift exchanges.
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Laura Olson
Agnes Gilson
Hillman Sersland
Decorah
Willis Schultz
Darwin Gilson
Marion
Curtis Gilson
Rodney
Orlando Kittelson
Laurel Nebr
Bernard Lien
Ronald
Adams, Minn
Vernon Olson
Thomas P. Waters
Gregory
Bainbridge
Paul Waters
Postville
Margaret J. Waters
Marsha
Robert Schultz
Susan
David
Luana
R. P. Strauch
Francis Buttkofer
Fred Butkufer
Will Friedert
Cedar Rapids
Orvin Knudtson
Lind
Craig
Kristine
Guttenberg
Stanley Shaffer
Kim
Leo Gage
LaVerne
Lonnie
Evansdale
George Schupbach
Stanley Lehmans
Ethel Gassen
Chicago
Dennis Shaffer
Lena
Ruth Schupbach
Dorothy Jones
Dubuque
Emmett Trappe
Jimmy
Mark
Danny
Monona
Ed Boleyn
Sam Howard
Darla
Alpha
Georgianna Duke
Junior
Debbie Ford
Local social notes from Waverly area gatherings and visits
The Kenneth Blockhus and M J Blockhus families visited the Rev Harlan Blockhus home in Waverly on Tuesday. Several families and guests were mentioned including the Kittlesons and Nessits from Decorah, the Dean Kittleson family from Barlville, and the Gilbertsons. The Eastern Iowa Cooperative will hold a winter book exchange at Elgin Public Library on January 10. Various dinners and calls occurred among area residents including Abe Habeger, Paul Zurbriggen, Gary Horne, and birthdays celebrated for Errol. Other visits included the Nuttings in West Union and Torkelsons in multiple homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Blockhus
Kenneth Blockhus
Mrs. Harlan Blockhus
Waverly
Mrs
Harlan Blockhus
Clifford Kittleson
O. A. Nessit
Decorah
Dean Kittleson
Barlville
Millard and
Hilder Gilbertson
Eastern
Iowa
Elgin Public Library
Abe Habeger
Terry
Paul Zurbriggen and Sons
Gary Horne
Norway and Marion Lutheran Churches Events Summary
Parish activities include Jr confirmation at Norway, Sunday services with Holy Communion, and Luther League meetings. Marion and West Clermont exchanges, Sunday school and confirmation in West Clermont. Tillie Kjosa funeral at Norway Church. Henry and Marian Olson golden anniversary at St John Lutheran Luana. Pastor Paul Rothfusz to teach confirmation at Norway Church.
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Norway
Norway Church
Luther League
Marion & West Clermont
Marion
West Clermont
Tillie Kjosa
Henry Olson
St. John's Lutheran Church
Luana
Elgin Lutheran Parish Service Schedule
Elgin Lutheran Parish announces 9 30 Sunday School and 10 45 church service led by Rev Strum serving as interim pastor on ongoing Sunday worship. Church activities include Sunday School at 9 30 followed by the main service at 10 45 with Rev Strum officiating.
St Pauls Methodist Church Weekly Programs
Worship service at 9 45 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m Thursday Jan 5 W S C S General meeting 2 00 p m Choir rehearsal 7 00 p m Methodist men meet 8 00 p m Sun Jan 8 Communion Service Sunday Jan School of Missions Pot luck supper 6 30 p m followed by program Monday Jan Adult Membership class 7 30 p m in the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
W.S.C.S
School of Missions
Tilyria Community Church Schedule
The Tilyria Community Church lists a Sunday School at 9:45 am and Worship at 11:00 am. Thursday prayers include a 8:00 pm choir rehearsal and a Communion service on Sunday. LYF meets at 7:30 pm. Adult membership class Monday at 7:30 pm in Elgin Church. Official Board meets Tuesday at 8:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilyria
Lee Roy Collins
LYF
Elgin
Apostolic Christian Church Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 10115 a.m. is followed by church services at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Christian Church
Baptist Church Events Under Pastor Meth Schedule
Reverend C. H. Meth leads Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 15 pm and family Bible study at 8 pm. Sunday worship at 10 am with 11 am Sunday school, 7 15 pm senior C B F and Scripture memory, 8 pm gospel service. Rosemarie Hackmann, missionary to the Cameroons, to show slides. January 12 quarterly business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. C.B.F
Rosemarie Hackmann
Cameroons of Africa
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Joseph Reierson
Merbert Baechler
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Myrna Moore
Linda Reed
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John Leonhart
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Jeri Martin
Don Fauser
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Kathy
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Tommy
Arthur Landsgard
Archie Schroeder
Harold Schroeder
Alvin Stewart and Sons
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Don Carey
Marquis
Sian
Jon Shaffer
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Marie Kohls
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Lithian Anderson
Ralph Hanson
Mrs. Hanson
Sandra Anderson
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Harry Nelson
Indianola
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Swisher
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Tony Habeger
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Louis Dennler
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