Local notices from Brainard area on visits and illness
Brainard area notes list guests visiting the Kerr and Craft households. Jim Bartlett is seriously ill under a doctor's care. Visits include Veasey of Rochester and Johnston of West Union. Patterson and Marian return from Chicago. Herman Boyer moves relations to the farm. Nuttings and flu cases noted. School resumes after vacation. new baby Karolyn Jane named at the Kerr home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kerr
Chas. Peters
Robert Kerr
Jim Bartlett
Clarence Tripp
Dan Craft
Fred Veasey
Rochester
Minn
Richard Johnston
West Union
S. S. Patterson
Marian
Chicago
Herman Boyer
Local Social Roundup in Gunder Area
Tuesday and Wednesday visits mark neighborhood hospitality with multiple households hosting guests. Oscillating between homes, families including Loftsgards, Bergans, and Haug are noted as hosting gatherings from Thursday to Sunday alongside hospital stays for Hoag. New Year’s dinner brought Ralph Gunderson and kin together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Heierson
E. S. Haug
Gilbert Halverson
Geraldine
Hiram Halverson
Helmer Loftsgard
Otto Hanson
Knut Olson
Marvin Staake
Rachel
Junior
Roger
Norma
Raymond
Sharon
Community Guests and Visits Across Decorah Area
A long list of local families are noted hosting and visiting over New Year and surrounding days. Guests include the Lendsgards Christiansons Petersons Andersons Loftsgards and more, with hospital and church-related gatherings, suppers, dinners, and shared time across Decorah area households.
New Year Host Guests in Oak Grove Events
Oak Grove residents hosted and visited during New Year celebrations at the Beryl Boleyn and Salome Thoman homes. The Dennlers hosted the 500 card club and welcomed guests including the Butikofers, Will Butikofer of Quincy Til, and the Sutter family from La Grange Mo. Mrs Kohls Jr remained ill, and Dennis Meyer’s birthday was honored at a Melbert Meyer gathering with several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dennler
Dan Butikofer
Will Butikofer
Quincy, Til
Eli Sutter
la Grange
Salome Thoman
Wm. Kohls, Jr
Melbert Meyer
Dennis
Gene Westcott
Ida Meyer
Oscar Baumgartner
Fred Hanson
Chris Dennler
John Howard
Ed Boyle
500 Card Club
Ben Schneider
Mollie Schneider
Darlene
Fred Krueger
John Dennler
Sheldon Boyle
Ernest Christen
Clara
Amelia Muehlenthaler
Lucy
George Christen
Rex Medberry
Levi Frieden
Walter Lehman
G. Dermler
Jake Batikofer
Elmer
Ern Baumgartner
Martin Wenger
Guernsey Smith
Wm. Baumgartner
Orlin Mason
Edwin Hanson
Fred Yost
Herman Helmers
Martin
Wenger
Marlys
Stanley
Valley Social Tidings From the Mason Area
A crowded string of New Year visits and dinners fills Mason and surrounding homes. Neighbors include the Butikofer, Christen, Dennler, and Meyer families hosting and attending gatherings with friends from Guttenberg and Des Moines. High scores in a New Year bridge party highlight community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginitey
Myton Onaptian
John Denniet
Elmer
Wm. Larson
Ida Christen
Jake Lehman
John Dennler
T. Knudtson
Orgin
Elmer Knudtson
Ronnie
Guttenberg
Fred Butikofer
Clara
Amelia Muehlenthaler
Martin Hanson
Joh Christen
Marion
Martin Minihan
Frank Welch
Francis Corkery
James Kennedy
Wm. Mattocks
Loretta
Wadena
Orlin Mason
Minihan
Gladys
Robert
Archie Howard
Edwin Hanson
Oliver Torkelson
Mr. Torkelson
Selmer Holm
John Christen
George Leuchtenmacher
Jerome Yearous
Ernest Christen
Frank Christen
Lucy
Walter Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Holm
Moni
I Believe In America by J F Mackey
A historical statement praising American achievements in agriculture industry science education and culture. It argues there is nothing wrong with the country except in individuals and urges the press to tell the truth to sustain national growth and destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. F. Mackey
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
No Champagne for Virginia Dare Ship Christening
The Virginia Dare, third Victory cargo ship, was christened with scuppernong wine from the Moth er Vineyard on Roanoke Island North Carolina instead of champagne. Legend ties the grape vine to the birth of Virginia Dare, the first child of English parentage born in America, in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Island
N. C
Virginia Dare
Victory
Wilmington
N.C
America
Soil Conservation Benefits of Crop Residues
Crop residues such as wheat stubble and straw protect soil from erosion and runoff. They reduce surface compaction and slow evaporation, with bare soils losing two to four times more water during heavy rains than those covered by residues.
Valentine prices from three cents to thirty dollars in 1857
New York publishers Valentine offered cards priced at three cents up to thirty dollars for a large framed piece that may have served as an engagement gift. The catalog shows the broad range of Valentine merchandise in mid 19th century commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
New York City
Bees' speed limited by the national 3 mile an hour rule
Since the establishment of the national three mile per hour limit, the average speed of worker bees is about 37 miles an hour, representing a nine percent reduction from pre-war levels.
Auckland baker found with extra ribs after X ray
Charles Headland, a Auckland baker, had chronic headaches. An X ray showed he possessed 13 pairs of ribs instead of 12. The extra pair was removed and he reports relief. doctors believe one rib pressed a nerve near the shoulder blade.
Army Press Agent Hums Praise in Carolinas Maneuvers
Army press agent L. P. Patterson, during maneuvers in the Carolinas, bungled a toast missing a yellow jacket. He will sing army praise for days ahead, likely on the typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
L. P. Patterson
Carolinas
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