Weekend visits and family gatherings across several towns
Clarence Becker spent the weekend at the Louis Becker home before traveling to Silvis Illinois for a month. Many locals and visitors, including the Densler, Gehring, Thoma, and Heglen families, attended dinners, picnics, andbirthday events in Cedar Rapids Oelwein and Elkader with travel to Chicago Detroit and Bay City noted. A golden wedding anniversary in Monticello drew a cohort of Becker and related families, while a new granddaughter arrived for the Hansons in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Becker
Louis Becker
Silvis
Ill
Janet Dennler
Paris Academy
Cedar Rapids
A Avenue
N. E
Elgin High School
Sam Dennler
Louise Gehring
Mabel Johnson
J .O. Probert
Wadena
Walter Houghton
Song
Tim
Jimmy
Paul Doan
Waukegan
Clifton Wilson
Patty
Mike
D. O. Doan
Harry Johnson
Otto Krueger
Floyd
Rudy
Jr. Possehl
Elkader
Oscar Frieden
Jane Densler
Sam Denssler
Jack Gehring
Bertha Lehman
Christine Schori
Edward Oleson
Hawkeya
Keith Thoma
Clermont
Lewis Thoma
John
Springville
Max Thoma
John Thoma
Allie Wagner
Colleen
Dumont
E. G. Steinman
Pike's Peak
McGregor
Monticello
George Moats
Reuben Howard
George Boyle
S. S. Patterson
Marian
Chloa Lyoh
Willis
Joe Peters
Wm, Peters
Robi. Boyle
Pearl Peters
Glenfield
North Dakota
Leonard
Methodist Church Plans Year of Repairs
The Methodist Church led by E. G. Steinman held worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. The official board met last Friday and approved extensive repair work planned for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
St Olaf Lutheran Churches Cancel Services July 27
Marion area notice announces no services this month for St Olaf Lutheran Churches and the Marion Brotherhood. August 3 Norway at 9 30 services by Rev OQ Haugstul Marion at 11 00 services by Rev O Haugstul. Come to church you are welcome at each service. S J Strandjord pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Brotherhood
Norway
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Robert Kohler
Card from Mrs. Robert Kohler expresses gratitude for cards gifts and kindnesses received during hospitalization and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kohler
Appreciation Notes And Social Visits From Ottumwa Area
In appreciation for assistance during illness and hospitalization, thanks are expressed for cards and letters. The item lists visits and guests including Martha Chapman, John Tillotson family, Karen Klingman from Ottumwa, the Klingman and Barrett families, Carl Wackerle and Neela from Linwood, Mich., Mae Guenzel of Bay City, Mich., and many more. Also mentions travel to Columbus Ind, West Union, Wadena, Delwe, Argensia Newfoundland, Bushnell South Dakota, and multiple family gatherings and picnics in various towns with relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Chapman
Delbert
John Tillotson
Ruth
Columbus
Ind
Karen Klingman
Ottumwa, l
Louis Klingman
Mary Barrett
West Union
Edward Klingman
Carl Wackerle
Neela
Linwood
Mich
Elfdine
Maybelle Wackerle
Mae Guenzel
Bay City
Albert Schupbach
B. T. Simonett
Mankato
Minn
Mary Gunderson
Luella
Lawrence West
Cleo Moore
Wadena
Alvin Kelly
Manchester
Albert Morris
Ed Boleyn
Leon Shepard
Delwe
John Sherman
Chicago
New York City
Ha Cutter
Argensia
Coma
Mitchell
Traverse City
Michi
Charles O'Neill
Sherry
Bushnell
Q. Rt. McMillan
John Hellum
Elaine
Gilbert Halverson
Janesville
Wise
Herbert Haas
John McMillan
DeVere Halverson
Conner Dummermuth
David
Herman Helgerson
Albert Halverson
Henry McMillan
Edna Hunsberger
Alfred Baechter
Wendell
Gwendolyn
Clermont
Max Medberry
Geo. Dodge
Karl Meinhard
Storm Lake
Dodge
Meinhard
Diane
Doris Meinhard
Chamberlain
Ervin Metzger
Marie
Betty Schneider
West Bend
Executrix Named for John Pulfer Estate in Fayette County
Notice declares on July 14 1952 the District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed the undersigned IDAF Pulfer executrix of the estate of John Pulfer Deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and those indebted must pay the undersigned. UW Andes attorney for executrix at First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fayette County
Iowa
John Pulfer
UW. Andes
Executrix
First National Bank Bldg
West Union
Night driving safety tips for headlight use
The article urges dimming high beams when following or meeting another vehicle within 200 feet. It notes that glare from bright lights unsettles drivers and hinders vision, and suggests briefly signaling with lights to polite effect. It emphasizes courtesy, reduces risk to lives and property, and warns about rear approaching drivers with bright headlights.
Longtime Wheatland Gazette Rural Correspondent Retires
N. J. Edwards of the Toronto community has severed his 60 year connection with the Wheatland Gazette. He began submitting items in June 1892, marking a lengthy span of local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Edwards
Toronto
Wheatland Gazette
Hay accident injures young Spilleville farmer
Richard Balik a young Spilleville farmer was seriously hurt last week while moving baled hay when a grapple fork broke and dropped eight bales on him. His condition was reported as severe with injuries from the incident under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Balik
Fireworks helper burned in Wisconsin Rapids mishap
Robert Krueger of Wisconsin Rapids suffered burns while lighting a firework display in Manchester on July 4. Fuses in his hip pocket ignited, causing painful and embarrassing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Robert Krueger
Wisconsin ‘Rapids
Wis
Mrs Nels Olson Visits Relatives in Iowa and Minnesota
Mrs. Nels Olson traveled Sunday to visit relatives in Cartersville and Mason City and plans a week long stay. Mrs. Lula Nargang of Des Moines and her son Kenneth Fordyce of California recently visited Edwin Frieden’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Heglen
Waukon
Edwin Frieden
Harris Heglen
Nels Olson
Cartersville
Mason City
Lula Nargang
Des Moines
Jand Son
Kenneth Fordyce
California
Wolfe couple marks 55th wedding anniversary in Brooklyn
At Brooklyn Iowa July 3 Mr and Mrs Vernon Wolfe observed their 55th wedding anniversary. He serves as mayor of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Iowa
Vernon Wolfe
Longtime Lucas County Resident Almer Stevens Dies at 97
Almer Stevens, a longtime Lucas County resident for 39 years, died at age 97. His passing marks the loss of one of the county’s oldest residents in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
Almer Stevens
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H. H. Wolf
Ernest Baumgartner
Connie
Oelwe
Fred Gray
Bem-idja
Elgin
Wolf
Paul Dean
Lydia Odegard
Melvin Nutting
Lydia
Fred Martie
Rose Dennier
Edwin Loftsgard
Janice
Ida Halverson
Melvin Boyer
Dale Buroden
Elmer Pinney
Rochester
Bob Burg
Paul Pinney
Cheryl Pinney
Erwin Winters
Eladorado
Bonne Pinney
Perry
Maureen Flanagan
Oelwein
Frank Pinney
Sharon
Quasqueton
Harry Fitzgerald
Madison
Alta Gehring
Charles Gehring
Robert Schultz
Luana
Lee Brainard
Postville
Robert Fr
Louis Lehman
Detroit
F. D. Welch
la Junta
Colo
Geo. Christen
Ida Christen
Wm. Larsen
Reuben Christen
Raymond ‘Benson
Milo Olson
Ray Frieden
Mabel Schneider
Rose Larson
Nancy Larson
Levi Frieden
Ray
Mason
City
Joe Ha
Joe Hansons
Mr. Hanson
Tormeni
EPA Ord
St. Olaf Lutheran Churches
Idaf, Pulfer
Amvets Club
National
Peggy
Ostermoor
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C, Muehlethaler & Sons
Elgin, Iowa
Max
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