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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
7
Mrs William Rafferty and daughter Trene called in West Union. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Marven Stake announced born July 6. Numerous visits and gatherings noted across Clermont, Postville and surrounding areas with kin and neighbors.
Many families such as the Hansons Learn and Scott households gathered at various homes including the Wagner Havenstrite and Matthews residences. Trips to Minneapolis for Ole Kloster's funeral and visits with John Nelson and Hadley Johnson were among the week’s activities.
At 10 am English service and Sunday School, 11 am Norse service, 12 noon Ladies’ Aid dinner, 1:30 pm program. All members and visitors welcome. 7:30 pm Guther League program with address by Pastor T. W. Tysdal. Sey Lofstuen for Auntie Accessories.
Mrs John C Schroeder dies at Postville hospital from injuries suffered Monday evening at the home farm when a cow trampled her after being startled by younger animals. She was helping with milking in warm weather at the old Spoo place.
Mrs Clarence Grover entertained a small group last Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs Hendershott and her daughter Irene. Fifty hundred played with Mrs Candee declared champion and Mrs Lucian Appelman had the low score. Refreshments followed at the usual hour. Guests included Mrs Edna Hendershott and Irene, Mrs Fred Cline, Mrs L Appelman, Mrs Giblin, Mrs L Candee, Mrs Herman Lubke, Mrs Louis Olson and Mrs Rodger Henderson.
Dr and Mrs R V Brandt and daughter Lois Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson and Mr and Mrs Frank Fay left early Sunday by car for Walker Minnesota to camp and fish. Mr and Mrs William Kneeland also departed that day planning a brief visit after the Tom Quinn home in Farmington to join the group at the Minnesota Lakes.
Last Thursday evening Mrs L L Rounds Mrs G P Rounds and Mrs Wm Rafferty entertained the W C O F with Progressive 500 as the diversion Progres sive 500 provided the entertainment High score went to Mrs William Cahalan low to Miss Nellie Sheehan Hostesses served refreshments at close of the evening
East Church holds Norwegian morning services at 11 o'clock while West Church offers English service at 9 30. The Luther League meets at 8 o'clock p m. Pastor G Gunsten leads.
The following Y. FP. L. L. program will be given Sunday evening at 8 oclock on July 16. Song Society Invocation by Rev. Gunsten. Senior Choir Secretarys Report. Piano. Salo Rose Guyer Reading by Frances Christianson. Reading by Gerhard Gunsten. Vocal Salo Louise Amudson. Reading by Lillian Meyer. Piano Solo Ellen Bilden. Visual closing.
Mrs L L Carr hosted a six thirty dinner last Friday in honor of Dr Carrs thirty ninth birthday. After dinner guests visited and played cards. The East Y P L event at Gander was postponed to Sunday July 22 at 8 pm due to stormy weather. Mr and Mrs J E Jacobson and Mrs Mary Benson traveled to Waverly to visit at J W Gallagher home Saturday evening. They proceeded to Williams Sunday morning for services and the installation of their son Hiriam as pastor there.
The Griebenow family reports a serious accident when a young boy crossing pig pens snagged his arm on barb wire while fetching cattle. He fell with his weight, breaking his arm near the elbow and hanging on the fence before his mother rescued him. Dr. Jerdee provided care and the boy was taken to West Union hospital where his condition improved from serious to favorable.
Top repairs at Lofsmuen's Tire Shop. Bernice Perry visits as Anna Ruth Simpson guest. Lucian Appelman and relatives visit Volga City. Elnor Williams visits William Larrabee Jr. Mrs. Appelman and others host Ladies' Aid. Prof Deming and Elner of Fayette visit Louise Miller. Matthys home near Elgin hosts. Frisbie relatives visit St Olaf home. Swenson family from Rochester visit A D Nelson and Gunders on. Grossman drive to Waterloo. Priscilla Cook returns with Anna Malone visiting shortly. Reuben Mark hosts a mixed shower for Paul Heiser. Mrs Heiser known as Miss Mabel Kirkeberg. Mrs Nelson hosts Helen Kirkeberg shower for twenty-five friends in afternoon.
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