Social visits and guests from nearby towns noted
Ogle of Waterloo, Minnie Baldwin of Hazelton, and relatives visited in the area. Families and friends hosted dinners and weekends with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roth, Rev. George Fisher and others from West Union, Chicago, Elgin, Elkader, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Ogle
Waterloo
Fife
Minnie Baldwin
Hazelton
John Neuenswander
Con Donald
Fayette
Walter Roth- Tiscenger Bone
Helen’ ‘Batchler
Near Elgin
Howpe Shaffer
George Fisher
Gace Sakegiver
West Union
Wapbex' Guette Simday
Fred Rothieberger
Merrill Probert
Chicago
Charlotte Medberry Regres
Seaa
Foxwell
Gehring
Cheersalley
George Butikoferive
Elgin
Andrew Cook
Rev. Boleyn
Elkader
Chas, Wenger
Better to Be Humble and Steady Than Brief Fame Fades
A reflective verse urging steady growth and practice over sudden fame or wealth. It contrasts enduring effort with fragile power, praising gradual mastery and humble status. The stanza emphasizes choosing steady ascent, honest work, and a consistent self over fleeting glory and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
Campers and locals gather for weekend visits and memorial observances
A long list of guests visits families across West Union Elkader and nearby towns from Guttenberg to Volga. Memorial services feature Elgin Little German Band and American Legion support. Community Day is set for June 16 with several locals hosting gatherings and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rothisberger
Coronel
Leone Kerr
Volga Lant
Will ‘Towsley
Waterloo
Wan
C. D. Chapman
Ella Kerr
Lydia
Chas
Jerome Yearous
Will Stirk
Near West Union
Walter Rothlisberger
Sam Butikofer
Erma
Hazel
Marie
Gladys
Lena Hunsberger
C. L. Klingman
Carroll Klingman
L. W. McKellar
Chaz. Doty
Andrew Yearous
David Bartelma
Ladies’ Aid Society
Highland Church
Elkader
Howbessere
Ed Lareon
Petar Laireon
Ed Wenger
McMillan
West
Notable golfer Chick Hvanes drills from heavy rough grip and stance
The article profiles Chick Hvanes as an exceptional golfer who adjusts grip and swing when striking from thick rough. He tightens his grip without rigidity and uses a relaxed swing with a longer follow through to lift the ball cleanly from the grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Sune
Chick Hvanes
le Nceed
Alma
Will
Batt
Frieden home hosts and weekend visitors noted
Mrs Ida Mattocks and Rosanni Rothilsberger from West Union visited the Frieden family. Floyd Ernst from Iowa City returned home Wednesday to see his mother Nancy Ernat. Dora Frey from near Wadena with Chrystal and Betty Wenger visited ryn and Marjorie Berger and Mr and Mrs Gottfred Frieden. The Fred Schneider hosts welcomed guests Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Frieden
Alton Sanders
Charles City
Guttenberg
Mary
Fanny Palmer
Water- Too
Harlow Chapman
Lamont
Glenn Meyer
Neary West Union
Martha Chapman
Katie Richards
Amy
Weat Union
L F. Shaffer
F. H. Poor
Jess Poor
Wadena
Will Berger
Frieden
Ida Mattocks
Rosanni Rothilsberger
West, Union
Fred Rothilsberger
Floyd Ernst
Iowa City
Mis
Nancy Ernat
Dora Frey
Chrystal
Betty
Wenger
Ryn
Marjorie Berger
Gottfred Frieden
Fred Schneider
Cheery Valley social notes include many local visits
Neema Schupbach helped Mrs. Chas Chapman then returned home Saturday. Theys, Ellen and Edwin Hanson and families visited, as did the Frieden and Friederich households. Alice Hanson and Archie Howard accompanied Rosa Schlupp to Dubuque for a few days. Numerous locals hosted dinners and visits at Christen, Baumgartner, Dennler, and related homes with extended family and neighbors nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neema Schupbach
Chas. Chapman
Robert Theysline
Alice Hanson
Archie Howard
Rosa Schlupp
Dubuque
Chas
Through A Woman's Eyes by Jean Newton
A reflective piece by Jean Newton describes a serene hilltop picnic in spring. While relaxing city weariness dissolves, ants labor over a potato crumb, illustrating patience and purpose in tiny creatures amid tranquil country scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Newton
Plente
Severa
Lords of Creation
Ies
Bal Sraciente
Meyios
Sunday Visits and Home Returns Highlight Local Notes
George Christen returned home Sunday while Johnnie Friederich came home last week after helping on the Fred Burrow farm. In Elgin, Jake Yearous Jr. hosted Sunday dinner guests and Jake Yearous Sr. hosted a Sunday evening visit. Ern Baumgartner and Mrs. Albert Schupbach and Lena Schupbach joined meals at Eliza Fried erich and John R. Schmid homes. Marguerite Schupbach visited Friday with Hilda Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Christen
Frank Christen
George Christen
J. J. Snyder
Elmer Dennlerland
Adolph Hangon
Jake Dennler
Lydia
Harry
Walter Buntikofer
Ozkn Mazon
Adolph Elverta
Lola
Aden
Harry Hangon
Hanson Bros
George
Eddie Pulfer
John Rothlisberger
Illyria
Lucy
Ernest
Walter Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Johnnie Friederich
Fred Burrow
Alice Hanson
Archie Howard
Jake Yearous Jr
Jake Yearous Sr
Elgin
Ern Baumgartner
Eliza Friederich
Albert Schupbach
Lena Schupbach
John R. Schmid
Marguerite Schupbach
Hilda Meyer
Local Gunder News Highlights Social Visits and Events
Martin Olson family of Wagner township and Mrs L Nesby of Minneapolis were supper guests in the T T Loftsgard home Friday. Julia Wettleson began a new month of parochial school after closing the previous term. Oscar Lind attends Iowa district meeting at Decorah June 9 to 11 as a delegate from Marion congregation. A large Bilden reunion near Argyle Wisconsin occurred Sunday. Mae Gulavng returns from Elkader after graduation. Several visits and picnics mark a busy week across Gunder and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Olson
Wagner Township
Mra. L. Nesby
Minneapolis
T. T. Loftegard
Agnes Houg
Oebwein
Julia Wettleson
Bilden’s
Argyle
Wis
A. J. Olson
Ruth
T. J. Olson
L. C. Reierson
Mae Gulavng
Elkader
Oscar Lind
Marion
Iowa
Decorah
B. Nelson
Tina
A. Q. Wold
Olaf. T. T. Loftsgard
N. Larson
Clermont
Ole Christiancon
Gunder
Elvira Amundson
N. T. Loftsgard
Gunder Olson
Theo. Bilden
Community Notices Include Visits And Social Gatherings
Sophia and Thelma Groth visited Lydia at the Andrew Dummermuth home on Sunday evening. A city drug store advert promotes fly spray at 50 cents per gallon. Several names attended Upper Iowa University commencement Monday morning. A quilting bee last Wednesday was hosted by Mrs. Ole Reierson and Mrs. Bert Bruckner with many guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Martie
Fred
Lydia
Andrew Dummermuth
City Drug Store
Elgin
Sam Lehman
Ela
Celia Lehman
Ph. Lauer
Mabel
Anna Rennison
Upper Iowa University
Ole Reierson
Bert Bruckner
Sam Butikofer
Otto Daniela
Rosa Garber
Joseph Wander
Joe V. Schneider
Gladys
Rosa Baumgartner
Ernest Friederich
Louis Butikofer
Elsie Butikofer
Ben Frieden
Grand Meadow News Notes Local Life and Visits
Community members gather for visits and celebrations across Ossten La Crosse and Laverne with extended family. Waldorf College graduate Ruth Peterson returns home, sewing circles host meetings, and a medical nosebleed incident prompts a late night doctoring yet ends well.
Band concert at the Elgin park tonight
In Arlington News a local Band concert is announced for Elgin park tonight. Leonard Holms, son of Lucas Holms, had his tonsils removed Sunday at West Union hospital. Several residents, including Mrs. John Felb and Mrs. Walter Falk, attended Fayette commencement exercises Monday. Fred Greisinger moved from Lamont with his family to Main Street residence. he will work in the distribution department for Central States Power and Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bheldon Hoyle
West Union
J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Celia
Ella Lehman
Bobby Falk
John Feller
H. W
Bobby
Leonard Holms
Lucas Holms
Weat Union Hospital
John Felb
Walter Falk J
Jane
E.L. Morris
Frances , Skarshaug
Lewis Thoma
Fayette
U. S
Fred Greisinger
Lamont
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Douglas
Malloch
AL Nee
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner Bldg
Res
Elgin, Iowa
L. S. Hutchinson
Elgin State Bank
H. S. Hadsel
Diaeasea
R. A. Crider Veterinarian
J. Neasham
Chiropractor
Baumgartner
Polly
John E. Kiple
Mrs
Raphid Golf
Ams
Cheery Valley News
Gunder News
Sophia and
Thelma Groth
Rock Island
Grand Meadow News
Hans Larson
Ossten
Howard Larson
la Crosse
Ewald Lyngans
Clarence Olzon
Quenton
Laverne, Minn
Rasmus Halverson
Martin Halverson
Eston Landsgard
Mary McNiel
Florence Erickson
Ruth Peterson
Forest City
Waldorf College
Lars Reierson
Clarence Olaon
Helen Reinhart
Selmar Holm
Betty Holm
Andrew Reinhart
Lillian Halverson
Art Olson
Edwin Halverson
Arthur Olson
Norma Cooley
Ewald
Lyngans
Ames Olson
Darlene
Louie Amundson
Bessie
Clarisa Lien
Alphie Thorson
Gust Olson
Clarence Olson
Sam Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Myrtle
Olson
Gerhard Gunssten
Esten Landsgard
Eunice
Scome
Olive Olson
Malvin Johnson
Andrew Anderson
Elgin Park Tonight
Elgin Opera House
Elgin - Brainard Co-Operative Co
Shetland Pony
Falb’s
Wolkers
Bologna
Falb’s Meat Market
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