Cheery Valley Picnic Guests and Family Visits
The Cheery Valley News notes a series of Sunday and weekend visits among area families. Roy Peeper and guests from Arlington joined in John Dennler's home. Many others including the Beumgartners Martin Wenger Christen Erickson Muehlenthaler and Frieden families visited or hosted gatherings at various homes around St. Olaf and Waterloo. Several birthdays and travel plans are also mentioned with neighbors sharing meals and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Peeper
Arlington
John Dennler
Ide Meyer
Oscar
Wayne Beumgartner
Martin Wenger
Devil's Backbone Park
John Christen
Jacob Christen
Will Christen
Will Muehlenthaler
Des Moines
Ben Dennler
Fred Butikoter
O. Knudtson
St. Olaf
Priscilla Erickson
Albert Erickson, Jr
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Bert Thoman
Frank Burwick
Renda
Belle
Reuben Butikofer
Waterloo
George Nickels
Charles Erickson
Adeline Friederich
Harold Meisner
Edwin Hanson
Arthur, Friederich
Clara Muehlenthaler
West Bend
Rock Valley
James Schlee
Postville
Louis Butikofer
Levi Frieden
Raymond
Harry Butikofer
Sam
Walter Lehman
Willard Schroeder
Clarence Schneider
Rose Dennler
Wm. Muehlenthaler
Milo
Gerald Olson
Geraldine Howard
Dean DeSart
George Christen
Ione Torkelson
Ruth
Barbara Rainey
Eileen Frieden
Local social notices from Guttenberg and nearby families
The Elmer Christen family of Guttenberg visited Christen Bros on Wednesday afternoon. The Will Mughlen thaler family of Des Moines and Mrs. Ben Dennler called. Saturday afternoon guests included the Christen Bros and Will Muehler thaler. Sunday dinner guests were Fred Burrow, Tofield Heck, Baumgartner, Lois Burrow, and Frank Loving of Davenport with the Christen Bros and Will Muehler thaler. Barbara and Ruth Reiney joined the Dennler family for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lehman
Elmer Christen
Guttenberg
Christen Bros
Will Mughlenthaler
Dés Moines
Ben Dennler
Christ Dennler
Fred Burrow
Tofield Heck
Lois, Burrow
Frank Loving
Davenport
Will Muehlerthaler
George Christen
Barbara
Ruth Reiney
Ben Dennier Aeras
Gunder News social rounds fill week with visits
Local society mingles through a busy weekend as the Doreas Society meets at church parlors with Mrs. Landsgard and other hostesses. Dozens of relatives and friends visit across towns including Cedar Rapids, Clermont, Manchester, West Union and Fayette. Attendees include the Olson, Yearous, Loftsgard, Anderson, Medberry, Kummer, and Rothlisberger families at multiple gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society
Geo, Landsgard
Rex Medberry
Tilman Thompson
Elmer Benson
T. J. Olson
Vincent
Ernest
Jimmy
Bobby
Elmer Rear
Cedar Rapids
Mis
Emma Rear
Dennis
Clermont
Henry Larson
Martin Johnson
Miss Johnson
Dawson, Minn
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Corinne
Leo Foels
Allen Anderson
Tov Torsrud
Fern
Henry Olson
Joyce Erickson
Elkader
Ole Loftsgard
Danice
Stanley
A. O. Anderson
B. J. Baumgartner
P.K
Harold Halverson
Earl Redder
Madison
Wis
Adolf Kummer
Joe Knowles
Henry Vellersven
Lloyd Reiers
John Erickson
Ole Laftsgard
Selmer Groth
Clarence Kirkeberg
Carlyle
Max Hunsberger
Bob McAllister
Johnnie Olson
Home Garden Club
Ray Jacobin
Mellien Loftsgard
Clemens
Iona
Royal Neighbors Lodge Gathering in Illyria
Mrs. Thos. Ogle hosted the Royal Neighbors lodge of Wadena last Wednesday evening. Elmer Kohls and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kohls joined a picnic dinner Sunday at the Frank Kohls home near Hawk Eye. Evelyn Thompson of New York, N Y, spent the early part of last week with the Orvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Ogle
Royal Neighbors
Wadena
Elmer Kohls
Wm. Kohls
Frank Kohls
Hawkeye
Evelyn Thompson
New York
N. Y
Orvin
Local Residents Share Visits and Visits Across Towns
Evelyn Erickson returns from Gunderson hospital La Crosse after appendicitis operation. Irene and Lillian Erickson visit from Los Angeles for a stay with Ben Erickson. Numerous gatherings include picnics at Decorah park and Fike's Peak McGregor, plus visits among Erickson, Landsgard, Olson, Lyngaas, and Rein hart families in Castalia West Union Monona Clermont McGregor and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Erickson
Gunderson
la Crosse
Wis
Bertina “Buraas
Clarence Olson
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Marlene
Decorah Park
Clifford Osmundson
Vivian
Delores
Castalia
Bert Lyngans
Helen Stellie
Helen
West Union
Lavern
Adrian Martin
Leo Larson
Fern
DeAlta Baraas
Mason City
Rudy Reinhart
Minneapolis
Monona
McGregor
Roger Holm
Andrew Reinhart
Adrian
Willard Martin
Selmer Erickson
Lyle Aanes
Ewald Lyngaas
Janet
Glen Nygaard
Clermont
Alds Eyesight Sweet Potatoes Rich in Vitamin A
Sweet potatoes provide vitamin A, a key nutrient for night vision and overall eyesight. The note compares them to carrots as a good source of this essential vitamin.
Damping-Off Disease in Seedlings Described
Damping-off is caused by a fungus in the soil that attacks germinating seedlings. It occurs less with careful watering and a dry atmosphere. control methods include sterilizing soil or treating seeds to prevent infection.
Pleasant Valley 4-H Meeting at Idlenot School
Pleasant Valley 4-H girls met at Idlenot school Friday afternoon July 12. The meeting included making book covers and softball practice for the Fayette County sports festival to be held July 20. A Dutch letter from us was read. All members were present. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
4-H
Idlenot School
le Fayette County
Visiting Families Share Sunday in Area Homes
Brainard News reports numerous local visitors Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Gea Boyle and Shirley in the home of Chloa Lyon. Cresco visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Walden Platz and family at Vern Boyer’s. Clermont guests included Karl Martin and Darlene Wickham's party at Dan Craft’s. Additional calls were noted at Ray Gilbert’s, Marshall Helms’ and Fred Wede homes as well as stops by Mary Bantlett and Clarence Tripp households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gea. Boyle
Shirley
Ae Chloa Lyon
Walden Platz
Cresco
Vern Boyer
Karl Martin
Darlene Wickham
Clermont
Dan Craft
Ray Gilbert
Doris
Robert
Jack
Jimmie Hanson
Lyle Martin
H. W. Helms
Clive Helms
Marshall Helms
Fred Wede
George Holmes
Ruth
Osage Orange Wood Noted For Decay Resistance
Sturdy Osage orange wood is generally considered one of the most decay resistant varieties.
Railroad mileage per population worldwide compared
The United States leads in total railroad miles but ranks lower per population. Canada shows 45.4 miles per 10 000 inhabitants, Argentina and Australasia 38, Newfoundland 34, Bechuanaland 27.8, while the United States records 21 miles per 10 000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Asia
Canada
Arentina
Australasia
Newfoundland
Bechuanaland
Three Famous Storms From The Great Storm To Saxby’s Gale
The 1703 Great Storm is described as the severest tempest ever to hit the British Isles in a new Defoe study. The Barbados Hurricane of 1780 is cited as the West Indies’ most destructive hurricane. Saxby’s Gale swept eastern Canada with immense force on October 4, 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Defoe
Barbados
West Indies
Saxby
Canada
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