Social Notes From Volga Area Gatherings
Barbara Medberry finished her freshman year at the state university at Iowa City and returned home last Thursday. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Grether and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kohler and David at W. K. Oldfather’s home in Volga. Celia Kohls hosted Mrs. Clarence Kohls and Steven of Strawberry Point last Wednesday. Robert Bemiss's guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Falk, Douglas and Roger, visited in the West Union home Wednesday afternoon. Milo Olson and Eugene Schori hosted the 500 card club on Sunday evening May 20 at the Legion rooms. Awards went to Mrs. Keith Kohler for thigh score, Mrs. John McMillan for low, Mrs. Jack Adrian for traveling, Jack Adrian for men's high, Keith Kohler for low, and Harry Everett for traveling. F. E. Lehman of La Porte City and family were guests of J. C. Anderson from Tuesday to Thursday. Ida Lehman accompanied them to Elgin to visit Albert Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Medberry
The
State University
Iowa City
Leo Grether
Robert Kohler
David
W. K. Oldfather
Volga
Clarence Kohls
Steven
Strawberry Point
Celia Kohls
Robert Falk
Douglas
Roger
Robert Bemiss
J. C. Anderson
Ida Lehman
Elgin
Albert Schori
Edward Klingman
Bud
Wilms Ferch
Waterloo
Lois Wettstein
Marlene Stoeller
Ruth
John Schlipf
Leland Zimmerman
Elwin Rumbold
L. G. Lehman
E. Tinker
Postville
Kenneth Evans
Clinton
H. C. Knight
Des Moines
Grace Evans
Arthur Lantz
Howard Wolf
Stanley Capper
the State University
Karl Meinhard
Robert Meinhard
Austin
Minn
Walter Dennler
Reuben Howard
John Nydegger
Keith
Russell Kohler
James
Richard
Mary- Ann
Lester Gehring
Bobby
Grant Schultz
Eugene Schori
Inez Brackin
Russell Wenger
Carlyle Anderson
Michele
Debra
Cedar Rapids
Charles Wenger
Rosina Anderson
Clermont
Hiram Olson
LaRita
West Union
Milo Olson
Ed Wagner
Jack Adrian
Eddie
Ruth Adrian
Crystal Lake
Adrian
Kenneth
Karen
Mary Barrett
Anna DeSart
Dorothy
Harold Halverson
DeVere ‘Halverson
Gary Bemiss
Steven Halverson
Albert Halversons
Edward C. Olesen
Hawkeye
Milton Schiein
Roxann and
Dennss
Alfred Cook
St.Olaf
Paul Wille
Garnaville
Henry McMillan
Mark
Tom Siamis
Rose McMillan
George Vaughn
John Falk
Floyd Puffett
Ernie Heyer
Manchester
Lena Retz
Henry Reierson
St. Olaf
Roy Leuchtenmacher
John Faith
Lyle Light and
Letha
Nelle Reusser
L. L. Kiple
Norman ‘Mitts
William Howard
Billy Howard
William Howards
H. W. Falb
Robert
Leo Falb
Robert Falb
Craig Whitney
Connie
Greenville
Keith Kohler
Louis Koevenig
James Koevenig
Georgia M. Schori
Sioux City
Julia
Violet Knoblock
Pearline Metzger
Clara Gerber
Rock Rapids
Martha Mogler
Sioux Falls
So. Dak
Jacob Gehring
Emily
Reuben Butikofer
Gregory
Levi Frieden
Philman Embretson
Belva Snyder
Lulu Schmidt
Edith Berg
Dorothy Etter
Greta Falk
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Linda Kiple
Postville Hospital
Max Hunsberger
Mary
Alfred Kirkeberg
Janice Nightengale
Clarence Kirkeberg
Lloyd Meyer
Bruce
Burton
Beverly
Elmer Meyer
St. John’s Hospital
Richard Gehring
Tommy
Allen Habeger
Carman
William Moore
Fred Buttkofer
Francis Buttkofer
Luther College, Decorah
Glenda Landsgard
George Howard, Jr
Richard Hiatt
Aurora
Terrie Howard
Don Page
Rose Baechler
Melbert
Ray Tomsheck
Charles City
Clara Baumgartner
Lena Baumgartner
Alice Winkler
Cleates Burdsell
Allen and
Becky
Ossian
Ray
Glen
Grandview
Clermont Park
Ralph Kneeland
Micky Johnson
Robert. D. Wilson
Roberta
JoAnn
George Nydegger
Louis Lehman
Anita
Alvin
Stanley
Arthur Hofer
Terrie
Chicago
Richard Hater
Frank Loving
Bettendorf
Fred Burrow
F. E. Lehman
Porte City
Bertha Lehman
George Boyle
Elmer ‘Larson
Oscar Holden
Elmer ‘Meyer
Reg ‘Ular
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Patterson
Lansing
Mich
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Steamboat Rock
Robert Boyle
Chloa Lyon
Willis
S. 5S
Patterson
Amelia Strong
Harrold Strong
Cleve Bennett
Tofield Heck
Earl ‘Kiple
Pauline Petratz
F. C. Muehlethaler
Mary Keiser
Earl Kiple
Alfred Jacob
Edwin Krueger
John Hellum
Kenneth Helium
Richar Hofer
Floyd Jennings
Bernard Timm
Tony
St. Louis
Melbert Hofer
Luana
Lawrence Hofer
Francis Meisner
Lydia Odegard
Barney Larson
Shirley Kay
Ernie Holt
Town City
University
Norris Capper
Donna Meinhard
John Etter
Frieda Etter
Marion
van Nuys
Calif
Community Notices of Visits and Gatherings Across Several Towns
The region records a flurry of visits and dinners as families from Roanoke to Waterloo host relatives and friends from Elgin Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Notable mentions include the Klingman and Meinhard families hosting meals with guests from Austin Minn to Postville and West Union. Frequent travel for graduations birthdays and hospital matters highlights community ties and shared events over the week.
Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches Vacation Bible School
Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches announce Vacation Bible School from June 4 to 15 with sessions 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. A meeting of church councils is set for Friday June 8 at Decorah Lutheran Church, Decorah, at 8:00 p.m. Divine service and Sunday school noted for June 10 and 9:00 a.m. in Highland.
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Vance N. Knulsen
Elgin
Decorah Lutheran Church
Decorah
Highland
Methodist Church Services and Activities Schedule
Worship at 10:00 a m Sunday school at 11:00 a m No choir rehearsal this Thursday but WSCS meeting June 7 at Mrs C B Schori home Installation of new officers and goals for the year with a picnic luncheon Bible school continues this week until Friday noon A picnic supper by the school families and friends on the church lawn this Thursday at 6 30 p m
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E, G
Steinman
WSCS
C, B, Schori
Bible School
St Olaf and Gunder Lutheran Churches Calendar
Norway Bible school sessions begin at 8 30 a m with classes. June events include Norway Ladies Aid at 2 p m hosted by Adelia Engelhardt and Loretta Rentschler, June 9 confirmands meet at 9 a m and 11 a m, June 10 services at 10 30 a m, and June 14 Marion Mission Society meeting. Local social notes cover visits and hospitality including Luther College baccalaureate attendance and family visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Haugstul
Norway Bible School
Norway Ladies’ Aid
Adelia Engelhardt
Loretta Rentschler
St. Olaf Confirmands
Marion Confirmands
Marion
Norway
Marion Mission Society
Mdms
Clarence Anderson
Marvin Staake
Nellie Hanson
Ida Leuchtenmacher
Social rounds and gatherings around Clermont
A Wednesday picnic at Clermont park honored Ralph Kneeland before his upcoming military service. Numerous locals attended, including Micky Johnson, the Wilsons, the Nydeggers, the Page and Lehman families, Anita, Alvin, and Stanley, along with Chicago visitors the Hofer and Terrie. Other entries note Legion Auxiliary meetings, guests at various homes, and several trips and dinners among area residents.
Dinner guests from several families visit in Leo Boleyn home
The Jack Hockey family and Mrs. Jennie Boleyn of Waterloo along with the Richard Chicken family of West Union were dinner guests Wednesday in the Leo Boleyn home, with the Junior Hildebrand family of West Union visiting in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hockey
Jennie Boleyn
Waterloo
Richard Chicken
West Union
Leo Boleyn
Hildebrand
Stop That Itch Ad Promises Relief in Minutes
An old style drug store advertisement touts Stop That Itch for eczema, ringworm, insect bites, and foot itch. The offer guarantees a 40 cent refund if not pleased and promotes easy day or night use at New O’Neill Drug.
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O'Neill
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Ayslon
West Union, Iowa
Kirk Douglas, Walt. Matthau In
Bing Crosby, Donald O’connor
Gregory Peck
Win Min Than
Iors
RED Wing
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin and
Highland Lutheran Churches
St. Olaf and Gunder Lutheran Churches
Kimilae
OF Luke
Walla
O’neill
Drug Elgin
Iowa
Fred A.house
Max
Elgin Furniture Store
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