Elgin Social News Breathing with Visitors From Near and Far
Local residents report a flurry of visits and hospitality across Elgin Iowa and nearby towns. Families from Oelwein Cedar Falls Dubuque Manchester and La Crosse Wisconsin stop by for dinners, hosting, and sightseeing as seasonal travel peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thoma
Albright
St. .Paul
Elgin
Lsat
J. D. Shaffer
I. F. Sha Ffer
Math DeSart
West Union
Franc DeSart
L. G. Lehman
Lois
la Crosse
Wik
Wisconsin
Bengon
E. J. Starr
Conrad
Floyd Bartholomew
Hazel Cook
Wm. Henning
Waterloo
Gertrude Grether
Mary Crandall
Cedar Falls
Hans Grether
Leslie Cooley
Dubuque
Earl, Cooley
Philadelphia
Chas, Feller
Wm. Carter
Miles
C. J. Harrington
Warren Harrington
Manchester
W. J. Kehler
Phyllis
Russell Kehler
Edward Schmid
Oelwein
Duluth
Minn
Clem Schmid
John Kohler
John
Sunday services and programs at local church
The article notes Ghared Notes for Sunday July 22 with English service and Sunday school at 11 a m, a 3 p m meeting in Sumner, and an 8 p m service in Elgin. July 26 8 p m prayer meeting, 2 p m junior choir rehearsal, and a well attended County Home meeting. B Y P U program praised. new committees listed with names and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Elgin
F. Muehrethaier
Edna Miller
Mabel Rennison
Esther Kiple
Wilma Probrt
George Durscher
Ethel Rennison
Dorothy Etter
Kathryn Kruger
Shower for Mr and Mrs Walter German
Ninety friends gathered at the Baptist church to surprise the couple on Wednesday night July 11. After a program and minister’s speech the newlyweds opened many packages in the church basement. Best wishes for their life together were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter German
Baptist Church
The Good Small Town Survives Through Local Trade
In Mabel Minnesota the village of 10 to 15 miles radius thrives on industrious residents and strong farm markets. Local merchants supply farmers with needed goods, reducing long trips to cities and encouraging home purchases to sustain the town's vitality. Advertising local benefits helps hold trade against city competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Minn
Origin of a Knocker and a Mischievous Vignette
A satirical piece describes a knocker as a two legged creature with a corkscrew soul and jelly backbone, condemning its rotten principles. It mocks moral hypocrisy as the knocker passes, and adds a quip about outfitting in a nice pair of pants and shirt, with a punchline about Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heill
Berg
Bus line in Twin Cities Cedar Rapids gains second bus
County news reports heavy passenger traffic on the Jefferson Highway Transit Co route prompting a second bus addition last week. Also noted are a cement mixer accident injuring Bahl, a U.S. Army flyer Keith Roscoe killed near Fayette, road graveling contracts from West Union to St Lucas, and local social visits and farming updates from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Highway Transportation Co
Argo-Gazette
Bahl
Oelwein
Maynard News
W. Hy Gleim
Annetta
Arlington
Elkader
Arlington News
Rodger Dooley
Dooley
Fayette
Keith Roscoe
ILS
Army Flying Corps
Earl Lockwood
Lockwood House
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Hutchinson
Chas. Feller
Priscilla Club
Ed Hanson
Thoma’s
Trene Flanagan
Wadena
Alfred Jenzon
H.S. Steele
Harry Becker
Dorothy Grather
Town City
Glen Schori
Des Moines
Annetta West
June
New Hampton
George Kiple
George Falk
Kerr
Gordon Mosby
Rock Valley
Cottage Studio
Iowa
Roy Bakeman
Harding Grove
South Oak
Ray DeSart
Wiley
Max Thoma Elgin
Mrs
County News
Fayette County
St. Lucas
No. 11
A. J. Fleckenstein
Gedar Rapids
Eldorado Bridge
Maynard
Union
Walter Falb
George Falb
Postville
Ed Klingman
Robbins
H. W. Barnhart
H. S. Steele
Roy Becker
Atlantic
Alice Becker
F. Josten
Euelah Blunt
South Dakota
Andy Moser
Guttenberg
al Moser
Osterdock
Frank Greenley
Wm. F. Miller
Black Hills
John Waterworth
Alpha
J. A. Martin
A. M. Stone
Waucoma
West Union Country Club
Bridge
John Anderson
Helena
Montana
Anderson
Minnesota
Dakotas
Weibei. Mill Company
Hamilton Brown
Kohler
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