Community Socials and Local Visits Across Postville
Large group gatherings mark the week with Sunday visits at the George Barnhart home and numerous dessert bridges hosted by Mrs. J. O’Neill, Mrs. Torkelson, and Mrs. Schmid. Birthdays, illness, and travel noted among residents, with several families hosting dinners and attending church and family events in Postville and nearby towns.
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Steele
Wm. Haas
Roy Steele
George Barnhart
Postville
Ole Torkelson
Rose Jacob
Mary Keiser
Mabel Holzer
C. O. Torkelson
Carl Torkelson
George Landsgard
Oliver Torkelson
Lyle Light
Chas,o'neill
Lulu Schmid
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Tille Hanson
F. E. Kohler
Lena Cooley
Hulda Stoehr
M. W. Kiple
F. B. Kohler
Fred Gehring
Albert Schort
Walter Falk
Chas. O’neill
Paul F. Zoschke
Rosa Jacob
Jacob
Ern Holzer
Ernestine
James Christ
Chrystal Wenger
San Francisco
Calif
J. M. Frey
Wadena
Chris ‘Wenger
Hunter Fred Liebee Returns With Two Fox Skins
Near his Henry county home Fred Liebee known as Daddy hunted after the season’s first snowfall. He brought home two red fox skins to wrap his twin daughters Marcalee and Rosales. Rural farmers noted foxes’ toll on poultry feeding eggs and chicken dinners for UN forces and lend-lease needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Echo Photo News Service
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and WSCS Meeting
Sunday worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30. WSCS meeting Thursday afternoon Jan 21 at Mrs Ida Thoma's home. Serving committee: Mrs Mary Cook, Mrs Ern Sehori, Mrs Ed Klingman, and Mrs Ida Thomas. Joseph C Warton, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Ida Thoma
Mary Cook
Ern Sehori
Ed Klingman
Ida Thomas
Elgin Baptist Church Announces Week Schedule
Elgin Baptist Church led by Minister Paul F. Zoschke and organist Alfred Jacob Jr invites Tabitha Society to Thursday events at 2 pm and 8 pm. Evening service follows at 8 with choir rehearsal at 9 and prayer and Bible study. Bring coin cards.
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Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Tabitha Society
Lutheran Church Services This Week in Marion
The Lutheran Church invites attendance at an English service on January 24 at 11 o clock in Marion and a Marion service at 7 30 o clock with Luther League. All are welcome at each service. Pastor Dr H J Strandford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Luther League
J. Strandford
B Y P U Meeting at the Baptist Church Program
The B Y P U met Sunday evening at the Baptist church with a song service led by Ruth Krueger and a prayer by F C Muehlethaler. Mrs Abe Habeger gave offertory and topic What I do with Jesus with scripture read by multiple members. Vocal duets by Mrs Alfred Baechler with Mrs Bertram Kurth and by Gus Krueger with Harry Johnston, and a men's quartet of Kenton Lyle Edward Krueger Abe Habeger. Benediction by Rev Zoschke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Ruth Krueger
F.C. Muehlethaler
Abe Habeger
Jesus
Gus Krueger
Clarence Schneider
Frank Pinney
Clarence Muehlethaler
Guy Probert
Long Pipeline Across Mississippi Near Benton Mo
Alden Pinney of Benton sends a St. Louis Echo photo showing a construction crew laying the world’s longest pipeline across the Mississippi about four miles north of Benton. The 1,400 mile line transports about 300000 barrels of oil daily from Longview Texas to New Jersey, ensuring fuel supply in the area. A second rotogravure image features a cotton picking machine automating the labor of 50 hand pickers, likely changing southern farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Pinney
Benton
Echo
St. Louis
Mississippi
Longview
Texas
New Jersey
Alden
South
Effie Pinney Gayle Recovers After Icy Fall
Elgin friends report Effie Pinney Gayle is recovering rapidly from a hip fracture after a fall on an icy sidewalk at her Indiana home. Doctors set the fracture with pins and expect her to walk normally again soon.
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Elgin
Effie Pinney Gayle
Indiana
Eleanor Rachel Butikofer Weds Pfc. Q Orlando Loftsgard
Miss Eleanor Rachel Butikofer daughter of Mrs. Louisa Butikofer and Pfc. Q Orlando Loftsgard son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Loftsgard united in marriage at Marion Lutheran church on a candle light ceremony Jan 14. Dr S J Strandjard officiated in a patriotic service with a large wedding party and reception for about 300 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Rachel Butikofer
Louisa Butikofer
Orlando Loftsgard
Ole Loftsgard
Marion Lutheran Church
S. J. Strandjard
Eunice Butikofer
Rodney Smith
Wm. Torkelson
Gee
Schupbach
Leona Klingman
Donna Johnson
Oma ‘Hee Butikofer
Dennis Lee Butikofer
Joyce Erickson
United States Army
Myron Anderson
Lewis Butikofer
John Butikofer, Jr
Frederick Sutter
Arthur Amundson
Norma Opsand
Dale Anderson
Anna Mae Schupbach
Mervin
Randolph Reierson
Norma Loftsgard
Parachute Infantry unit returns Tuesday report
S08th Parachute Infantry and comrades returned there Tuesday. Mrs. Lofts gard will remain here with her mother for the present.
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S08th Parachute Infantry
Elgin Study Club Meets for Cullen Book Review
The Elgin Study Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. H. H. Wolf home on January 19. A book review of One Way to Heaven by Countee Cullen was presented by Mrs. C. B. Schori and enjoyed by members.
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Elgin
H. H. Wolf
Countee Cullen
C. B. Schori
Oceanic Cables Size and Scope Across the World
The article notes that oceanic cables of the world total about 360000 miles. It references Aseanic Cables as part of the broader global network and outlines the scale of submarine communications infrastructure.
O E S Officers Installed in Elgin Chapter
Elgin Chapter of the O E S held installation of officers Wednesday evening at the Masonic hall. Rose Wolf was installed as Worthy Matron and was escorted to the East by installing marshal Augusta Schori. Marcia Schori presented her with a bouquet of roses while Joan Moseby Betty Schori Betty Strauch and Jane Falk sang One Dozen Roses. Past Matron Inez Brackin received a Past Matron's pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Masonic
Rose Wolf
Marshall
Augusta Schori
Marcia
Joan Moseby
Betty Schori
Betty Strauch
Jane Falk
Inez Brackin
Greece's fighting flag over Malta convoy destroyer
The fighting flag of Greece flies on a Malta bound convoy destroyer as battle stations stay manned. Axis forces press to disrupt the vital supply line to Malta, with ships and crews ready at a moment's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Greece
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Tena Cooley
Muehlethaler
Mesdames Tile Hanson
John Falk
Albert Schori
Vera Conner
M. V. Kiple
Chas, O'Neill
C. B
Elmer Christen
Mel Kohler
Cedar Rapids
Bess Stohr
Rochester
Minn
Melvin Martin
Akeley
Viola
Jarvis
Wm. E
Mabel Grover
Loomis
Harold Fischer
Wayne Gilson
Howard Boyle
Clermont
Howard Shaffer
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Lena Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
Geo. Boyle
Famiy
Frank Boyle
West Union
Leo Schori
Katie
Sarah Metzger
Tom
Sgt
Otto Torkelson
H. S. Steele
Robert
Chas. O'Neill
Howard Strong
Roy E. Steele
Oelwein
Roy
Decorah
Army
Rudy Possehl
Floyd
Elkader
Homer Hill
Fred Wede
Mardene
Glenda
M. A. Boyer
Vern Boyer
Mabel Gruver
Lawrence Etter
Richard Miller
Grant Dawson
Oscar Possehl
Jeanette
Francis
George Reichart
St. Olaf
Leo Boleyn
Roger
Danville
Lowell Goode
Boleyn
Pfc
Lawrence Wikan
Stockton Field
George
Ern Baechler
L. S. Brubeck
L. D. Hitch
Marie Krueger
Evelyn. Johnson
Aes Vane
Frank Lyon
Frederick Decker
Decker
Joseph C. Warton
Lutheran Church
B. Y. P. U. Meeting
Rev
Zoschke
Long Pipeline
Benton, Mo
Elgin Firemen’s
Elgin Opera House
Mississippi Nighthawks
Butikofer
Loftsgard
Ast
Wilson Brothers
the Elgin Clothes Shop
Elgin Study Club
Foot Comfort Department
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Cactus
Elgin Furniture Store
F. C. Muehlethaler
DIAL
Iowa
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