Visitors and gatherings fill Postville community scenes
A flurry of visits and dinner gatherings marked a lively week in Postville. Families including the Watters, Klingman, and Boyle clans shared meals or hosted relatives from Ottumwa, Clermont, Dubuque, and beyond. Local progress included Shirley Shaffer earning a USU elementary teaching scholarship and Grace Gehring entering Alpha Psi Omega at USU. Public notices and anniversary remembrances underlined the social fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Watters
William Watters
Penne
Jay
Dubuque
Jack Cannon
Gordon Mosby
Edward Klingman
Kenneth
Karen
Ed Klingman
Clarence Hoag
Ralph
Blanche Hendren
Donna
Louis Klingman
C. J
Shirley Shaffer
Ralph Shaffer
USU
Miss Shaffer
Elgin High School
Percy Larson
Sandra
Rolette
Glen Holmes
Donnan
James Anderson
Walter Germann
Grace Gehring
Lawrence Gehring
Elgin
Alpha Psi Omega
Miss Gehring
Que Font
Gehring
G. H. Senkler
Georgie
St. Paul
Minn
WH. Leake
Des Plaines
Ill
Henry Koehler
Fremont
Nebr
Max Lehman
Leake
Lehman
Prairie du Chien
Eliza Habeger
Clarence Boleyn
West Union
Lyle Light
Letha
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Canada
Montana
Dakotas
George Vaughn
Allen Habeger
Floyd Puffett
Arlington
Carol Nickels
EHS
Omaha
Neb
Emil Moore
Clarence
Harvey Schultz
Postville
Reuben Howard
Victor Heins
Glen Schupbach
Moline
Anna Schupbach
Oscar Lind
Towa
Postville Hospital
Anna Goff
Dale Jensen
Dayra
Elgin Baptist Church Plans June Services and Camp
Dr Arthur Ittermann minister leads Elgin Baptist Church events including Berean Songster Meeting at 7 15 pm and Midweek Service at 9 pm on June 12 and Worship Service June 15 at 10 am with Believers Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace. Sunday School at 11 am supports Town Project offering and Christen Life Camp at Clear Lake June 22 28 with Northwestern Conference at Burling on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ittermann
Clear Lake
Pen
Burling
St Olaf Lutheran Churches Schedule Bulletin
June services listed for St Olaf Lutheran Churches include confirmations at Norway site on June 15 at 10 30 and at Norway at 8 00 for Communion on the same day. June 22 at Marion at 10 00 features Confirmation and Communion. Pastor S J Strandjord invites all to attend every service with welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
S. J. Strandjord
Methodist Church Announces Last Service Before Conference
E G Steinman minister leads worship at 10 00 a m with Sunday School at 11 00 a m This will be the final service before annual conference No service on June 22 Cake donations urged for Ice Cream Social June 14 Youth Fellowship to meet at 9 00 a m June 12 to stack papers Youth Fellowship meeting June 16 at 8 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Tabitha Society Meeting at Baptist Church June 19
The Tabitha Society will meet June 19 at the Baptist church. Devotions and programs include Broadcasting for God by Gladys Pinney, Music by Jerry Musser, Paper on Mt. Zion and Life to Come by Mrs Grace Bimek, Mission Report by Marie Muehlethaler, with hostesses Helen Muehlethaler Ruth Jacob and Kathryn Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
God
Gladys Pinney
Jerry Musser
Mt. Zion
Grace ‘Bimek
Mission Report
Marie Muehlethaler
Helen Muehlethaler
Ruth Jacob
Kathryn Johnson
Elgin Baptist C B Y Elects New Officers
Elgin Baptist C B Y held its annual election on May 28 at 8 00 p m naming Janice Pinney as president Lafonda Miller as vice president Marjorie Johnson as secretary Mary Ann Schaer as treasurer Marlene Durscher as pianist Beverly Muehlethaler as assistant pianist Loreen Ittermann as librarian for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Baptist C. B
Janice Pinney
Lafonda Miller
Marjorie Johnson
Mary Ann Schaer
Marlene Durscher
Beverly Muehlethaler
Assit
Loreen Ittermann
Illyria Church Elects New Officers
The Illyria Community Church elected officers for the coming year. Officials include President Reynold Strong and Vice President Otis Rothlisberger. The slate lists secretary Guy Ernst treasurer Forrest Shaffer, deacons John Christen Harold Strong Howard Mederry Glen Yearous, elders Thomas Foxwell Carroll Klingman LeRoy Rothlisberger Gerald Shaffer Thomas Pollock, trustees Arthur Chapman Ben Dennler Ray Benson James Hermen Melbert Meyer, chorister Howard Shaffer, pianist Dalene Shaffer, assistant pianist Harold Strong and Mrs Arthur Yearous. Communion Steward Mrs Will Frieden. Sunday School Supt Forrest Shaffer Ass t Supt Mrs Melbert Mayer Secretary Duane Strong Ass t See Eugene Medberry pianist Sarah Ogle Ass t Pianist Dalene Shaffer chorister Gerald Shaffer Ass t chorister Reynold Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Strong
Otis Rothlisberger
Guy Ernst
Forrest Shaffer
John Christen
Harold Strong
Howard Mederry
Glen Yearous
Thomas Foxwell
Carroll Klingman
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Gerald Shaffer
Thomas Pollock
Arthur Chapman
Arthur Yearous
Will Frieden
Melbert May Er
Notice to probate will of Elmer C Pinney in Iowa court
State of Iowa notices a probate hearing for the last will and testament of Elmer C Pinney, deceased, in Fayette County. The District Court at West Union will admit the instrument to probate. dated June 14 1955. clerk Herbert D Klammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Pinney
Said County
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Herbert D. Klammer
Administratrix Named for Clarence Schneider Estate in Iowa
Mabel Schneider appointed Administratrix by Fayette County District Court for the estate of Clarence Schneider. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance. those indebted must pay to the Administratrix. Dated May 28, 1952. c. W. Antes Attorney for Administratrix, First National Bank, West Union, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fayette County
Iowa
Clarence Schneider
Mabel Schneider
C. W. Antes
First National Bank Big
West Union
Church Circle Meetings and Local Social Notes
Circle one will meet Thursday June 19 at the church with Mrs Reuben Howard and Circle two at Mrs Lyle Light s home with Mrs L L Kiple assisting. July 3 serving committee includes Mrs C B Schori Mrs Ray DeSart Mrs Archie Howard and Mrs Lulu Schmid. Graduation attendees include Mr and Mrs Gordon Mosby Carole Roberta and Jack Cannon at Town State Teachers College with Marlene Mosby among graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Kohler
Gene Schori Jand
Edward Klingman
Kenneth
Karen
Ottumwa
Louis Klingman
Ed Klingman
Postville Hospital
Robert Dunham
Oskalooga
Ray de Sart
Jack ‘Walker
Jean
Bloomington
Ind
Gene Schori
Ray DeSart
Clermont Park
Dean DeSart
Clermont
R. L. Grimes
Mary Bailey
Guttenberg
Paul ‘Shank
Elgin
Iowa
New York Giants
Des Moines
Giant- Pittsburg
Drake Stadium
S. S. Patterson
Chica Lyon
Willis
George ‘Boyle
Edwin Frieden
Fannie Friden
Ida
Harry Frieden
Fayette
Aldine Frieden
Howard Boyle
Walter Kohls
Circle One
Reuben Howard
Ray Chapman
Circle Two
Lyle Light
L. L. Kiple
C. B. Schori
Archie Howard
Lulu Schmid
Gordon Mosby
Carole
Roberta
Jack )Cannon
Town State Teachers College
Marlene Mosby
Mart Wenger
Elkader
Arthur Hermen
Harold Hermen
Lester Chase
Charles City
Victor Maurer
Paula
Marcia
Spokane
Wash
Anna Schupbach
Bertha Lehman
Rose Schmid
Marie
Don Helms
Donna
St. Gabriel
Calif
Arare
Cedar ‘Rapids
Harley
Clive
Judy Helms
Herbert Ash
Louis Becker
Kenneth Mark
Mission Society elects officers at Clermont meeting
The Ladies Mission Society of the local Baptist Church met June 5 at the Edwin Krueger home in Clermont with hostesses Scheel and Eddie Krueger assisting. Mrs Ittermann led devotions. Dr Ittermann spoke on Africa mission work and women in Old Testament prophecies of Christ. Officers elected for the coming year include President A Ittermann, Vice President Otto Krueger, Secretary-Treasurer Alfred Wenger, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Louise Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Mission Society
Edwin Krueger
Clermont
Scheel
Eddie Krueger
Ittermann
Africa
D'Lene
Barbara Krueger
A. Ittermann
Otto Krueger
Sec.-Treas
Alfred Wenger
Ass't
Treas
Louise Miller
Wrapping Steaks For Freezer Storage Tip
When wrapping steaks or chops for frozen storage, include at least enough for a meal in each pack. Place a double layer of wrapping between items to keep them from sticking together when frozen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies Aid Society
Elgin Lutheran Congregation
Fritz Blockhus
Ole Belerson
R. A. Crider
Ames
Barbara
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Minneapolis
George Boyle
Leo Hanson
Lydia Hanson
Mary
Linda
Hanson
Fannie Frieden
Bess Greenley
Oelwein
Frank Greenley
Norris Capper
Leland
Margaret Schinz
Mel Kohler
Bess. Stohr
Ruth Schupbach
J. J. Potter
Cedar Rapids
Leota Welch
Louis Lehman
Anita
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Werner Moore and Sons
Lawrence Butihofver
Sherryl
Fannie Friedden
Gottlieb Puffer
Loui Lehman
Avalon
Mick Widmark
Constance Smith
Jeffrey Hunter
U. S. Forest Service
Jane Russell
Victor Mature
Vincent Price
Las Vegas
Lapensien Wurtentane
Steve Cochran
Phillip Carey
Mari Alden
Uncle Sam
Pride of
St. Louis
Elgin Baptist Church
St. Olaf Lutheran Churches
C.B.Y
Illyria
Illyria Community Church
Duane Strong
Eugene Medberry
Sarah Ogle
Dalene Shaffer
Will
State of Iowa
W. S.C. S. Meetings
Ae Pee
Mission Soc
Elgin Town Hall
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C. Muehlethaler & Sons
DIAL
Elgin, Iowa
Big Smith
Oxfords
Haines
Max Thoma
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