Good Neighbors Club Meeting Highlights Elkader Picnic Plans
The Cheery Valley Good Neighbors Club met on Saturday June 1 at the Martins home with 21 members present. Guests included several Col umbus Wise attendees and local Elks. The group planned a July 7 picnic at the Elkader recreation park shelter house and noted no July meeting. Door prizes and a hat parade showcased the program, with readings and prayers shared by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbors Club
Good’ Neighbors Club
Martin Hanson
Gladys Hanson
Robert Hanson
America
Clayton Schreiner
Cindi
Columbus
Wise
Archie Howard
Ann
George Nickels
Ariene Scholen
Elkader
Ernest Christen
Celia Thoman
Christen
Ben Bukoter
Clayton Schreer
Memorial Day Socials Across Decorah Area
Memorial Day gatherings fill Decorah region as Amundson, Loftsgard, and Kijosa families host visitors, attend church events, and celebrate anniversaries. Relatives from Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Monticello, Mt. Morris and West Union mark the day with meals, coffee, and supper while neighbors honor Harry Johnson’s silver wedding and graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Amundson
Ludwig Anderson
Ole Loftsgard
Rodney Smith
Marsha
Melody
Springfield Lutheran Church
Decorah
Harry Johnson
Tullas
Johnson
Earl Kiple
Lloyd Loftsgard
Mita
Jacob Schneider
James
Freddie
Aerenin
Jay
Lloyd
DeVere Halvergon
Nancy
Loftsgard
Cornelius Reiergon
Lloyd Reierson
Morris Amundson
Ole Amundson
Clermont
Will Bergen
Ben Fuelling
Olvin Olson
Vicky
John Butikofer
Selmer Holm
Vebjorn Landsgard
Ole
Alma Scholen
Arlene
Corrine
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Harold Opsand
Edward Edblad
Niles
Warren Burstrom
Mount Morris
Tuesay
Niles, Ill
Morris
Til
Arthur
Mt. Morris
Ill
Miles
Harold Opland
Arthur Amundson
Milton Kurth
McGregor
Clara Kurth
Victor Guyer
Arnold
Leslie
Lyle Guyer
Gerald Guyer
Postville
Orvin Loftsgard
Kenneth Krosa
Kenneth Mark
Kendall
Joseph Kijosa
Kathryn Kijose
Elgin
Memorial Day Guests and Social News in Wadena
A long list of Memorial Day visitors and social gatherings in Wadena area homes and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Dale Patterson, Trudy Postville, the Joyce couples from Oelwein, the Rothlisbergers of Illyma, Elmer Struss family, and many others from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Wellsburg Guttenberg and beyond. Guests ranged from immediate family to relatives visiting during the holiday. Additional notes mention Ruth Elin in a fashion show at the YWCA Waterloo and naval visit of Robert Klingman HM3 USN, plus various dinners and picnics among local residents and friends in Waterloo Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Christen
Rochester
John Christen
Roscoe Larson
Eldo
Larson
Castalia
Hi Mason
Adel
Ellen Mason
Edwin Hanson
Wadena
West Union
Clayton Schreiner
Cindi
Columbus
Wisc
Martin Hanson
Lillian Schreiner
Andrew Brackin
la Porte City
Walter Lantz
Frank Christen
Gordon Polloc
Jake Sollberger
Marion
Elwin Hanson
Otf Maria Hanson
A Thoman
Ellen O Son
Patty Hanson
Iegagell Larson
Visi
Albert L. Dealer
Apiert
Kenneth Peake
Postville
Wilbur Peake
Ronnie Wenger
Charlotte of
Celia Thoman
Ernest Christen
Albert Erickson, Jr
Farmersburg
Ben Dennler Hore
Alfred Schneider
California
Myron Houg
Fred Trafalet
Gloria
Mellien Loftsgard
Christine Rypestol
Joe Landsgard
Harry Leader
Kathaen
Arthur Landsgard
Emory Landsgard
Mellie Mork
Meillen
Otto Mork
Betsy Paulson
Chrise
Clermont
Otto
Meilien Mork
Robert Morks
McGregor
Tommy
Kites
T. L. Loftsgard
Meilien Loftsgard
Joseph Reierson
Ob Eberling
Evin Loftsgard
Lloyd Loftsgard
Harold
Gerald Blockhus
Mollie Mark
Paul Smith
New Hampton
Sharon Blatti
Alinds Bilatti
Biatti
Alice Sniffin
Tom Snifffin James
Dale Patterson
Trudy
Floyd Patterson
Warren Joyce
Oelwein
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Illyma
Elmer Struss
Donnie
Waterloo
Jere Hinkel
John Hinkel
Palo
Earl Livingston
Lou Marquette
Betty
Elsie O'Dell
Cedar Rapids
Valoyd Stein
Guttenberg
Arthur Livingston
Everett McTaggart
Strawberry Point
Wilfred Bond
Marcus Petscher
Bill Shea
Ruth
Elin
Usingmnan Pate
Nancy Taylor
YWCA
Gates Business College
Pamela Gross
LaPorte City
Carol Bakker
Wellsburg
Ruth Klingman
Joyce Kingery
Penny's
Robert E. Klingman
HM 3
USN
Cubi Point
Philippines
US Naval Air Station
North Island
Jim Gilchrist
Fred Larsan
Detroit
Mich
Harold Kinkade
Daryl Fox
Tim Mahoney
Cleve Morse
Julie
Albert Morse
John Bushby
Darryl Fox
Emmet Messerli
Wayne Belden
Kenneth , Smith
Clement Messerli
Alla Leonhart
Basil Stockwell
Stockwell
Thomas Sniffin
Jimmie Jellings
DeWitt
Lucille Taylor
Mesa, Ariz
Arthur Herrling
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Gerald Bond
A pink and blue shower was held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Gerald Bond at Mrs Schori Herrling's home with assistance from Mrs Aulden Wilson. Contests provided entertainment as she opened gifts and lunch was served. Mr and Mrs Schori Herrling hosted a dinner Sunday after their son Kevin Arthur was baptized at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Bond
Schori Herrling
Aulden Wilson
Contests
Elgin hosts wedding sponsors and guests from nearby towns
With Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson of Elgin as sponsors, the wedding drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Hellum and Roger and Mrs. Clara Hellum of Elgin, Mrs. Laura Herrling, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Herrling of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Johnson
Elgin
Merlin Hellum
Roger
Clara Hellum
Laura Herrling
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Red Cross Swimming Schedule for June and July
Red Cross offers a Clermont session at 8:00 am for beginners and 9:00 am for intermediates with additional 8:00 and 9:00 am slots. Elgin and Wadena hold 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm times for beginners and intermediates with lessons. Life saving classes run June 24 through July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Illyria Clipperettes Host Mothers Day Event
The Illyria Clipperettes met May 11 with 26 members and their mothers. Corsages were given. demonstrations covered sewing and fit, with partners named. County 4 H speaker Janice Friederich announced upcoming activities. hostesses and committees were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Clipperettes
Wanda Lembke
Isatha Strong
Sally Stephenson
Myrna Moore
Diane Larson
Sharon Martin
Jeri Martin
Ricky Cook
Laralee Wenger
Wanda Martin
Gayle Kleppe
Melissa Moore
Iva Feller
Jeanette Strong
Mary Beth Larson
Ann Howard
Gail Light
Donna Leubke
Janice Friederich
Iantha Strong
Loralee Wenger
Births Report Tracey Leigh Schmidt and Janet Kay Medberry
A daughter Tracey Leigh Schmidt born May 29 to Mr and Mrs Richard Schmidt with mother formerly Shirley Shaffer. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Shaffer. A daughter Janet Kay Medberry born May 28 to Mr and Mrs Clifford Medberry at Postville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey Leigh
Richard Schmidt
Shirley Shaffer
Ralph Sheffer
Janet Kay
Clifford Medberry
Postville Hospital
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Cheery Valley
Clarence Hofer
Willard Mareland
Merlin
Laverne Lantz
Victor
Darlene Hofer
Milwaukee
Carl Cousins II
Evansdale
Wanda Hofer
Methodist Hospital
Sig Koehler
Arlington
Will Friederich
Harry Chapman
Carl Cousins
Francis Butihofer
Fred Butikofer
Lydia Odegard
Joan
Gunner Landsgard
Robert Leuchtenmacher
Parisian
Gunder News
Glen Schave
Exer
South Winneshiek Community High School
Calmar
Mary
Clarence Scheve
Linda
Agtawingood
Mervin Lantz
Henry Monroe
D Jr
Robbie
Donna
Clarence VanWey
Linda Wander
Arthur Durr
Ben Frease
Monona
Joe Wander
Clarence Schave
Luana
Barbara Grubz
Chi
Sandra Bilden
Luther College
Bilden
Millard Bilden
Gerald Schneider
Robert Wettleson
MaryAnn Anderson
Julia Wettleson
Chicago
MaryAnn Mull
Sandy Altmeier
Phelps Park
Lucy Larson
Mary Ann Mull
Geri Fiolo
Barbara Quam
Bonnie Boeger
Roy Beigley
Gordonsville
Minn
Henry Nyberg
Wayne Fergensen
Everett Henkes
Kristina Halverson
Elmer Osmundson
Ervin Nyberg
Auburn
Interstate
Dinan Ces Power Company
Falb’s Market
DIAL
Elgin, Iowa
Jess
Maquoketa Valley Creamery
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