Weekend Visitors and Family Notes from Postville
Rose Reusser of Venice Florida visits Mr and Mrs Earl Kible and Mr and Mrs Toffeld. Dozens of relatives and friends from Detroit Maywood and Wheaton attend gatherings and weddings. Community notices include a Farm Mechanics merit certificate for Wayne Anderson and local shopping ads for Father’s Day gear from Tillotson’s Hardware Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Reusser
Venice
Fla
Earl Kible
Toffeld
Dale ‘Seitz
Wwere
Andrew Molokken
Sarah Schupbach
Lena Schupbach
Ben Maibach
Ie Lucille Maibach
Detroit
Ruth Schupbach
Maywood
Ill
Hawkeye
Werner Moore
Tidega Wikia
Lynnette O Ikader
Robert Medberry
Kenneth Klingman
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
E. J. Klingmen
Tillotsons Hardware
Elgin
Gloria
Johnson
Pat Schmidgall
Winthrop
Minn
Delores Lauder
Mancock
Celia Butikafer
Roland Messner
Eilene Gerber
Delores Wirtz
West Bend
Esther Moore
Wayne D. Anderson
Postville
Annual Landsgard Reunion Held at Clermont Park
The annual Landsgard reunion occurred Sunday at Clermont park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Millard Olson and Clifton. Attendees list many townspeople including Olson, Landsgard, and related families from Elkader, Fayette, Postville, St. Olaf, and West Union. Births include twins Paul and Paula McFarlane and Laurie Friederich. two deaths noted: George Landsgard and Almer Gulsvig. Next year’s arranging committee named: Maurice Landsgard, Milton Olson, Tillman Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landsgard
Clermont Park
George Kréss
Ann
Jane
Dubuque
Bonnie Olson
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Lindley
Osage
Leo Olson
William Roethler
Kathy
Hilda Dunsrud
Lena Nyhus
Ole Embretson
Elkader
Emma Anderson
Arnold
Gerhard Olson
Fayette
Howard
Bernhard
Annie Olson
Monona
Harry
Lueder
Esten Landsgard
Terry
Jolene
West Union
Emery Landsgard
Tommy
Leo Friederich
Laurie
Alvin Halverson
Arthur Landsgard
Elgin
Tillman Thompson
Becky
Emma Gulsvig
Maurice Landsgard
Julia Landsgard
Postville
Milton Olson
Gordon Landsgard
Brenda
Rosina Landsgard
Orlan
Gunnar Landsgard
Virginia
Webjorn Gandsgard
Ole
Edwin O’brien
St. Olaf
Lorando Embretson
Farmersburg
Paul
Paula
Clyde McFarlane
George Landsgard
Almer Gulsvig
Progress Club Bingo Party at Fayette County Hospital
A group of Progress Club members visited Fayette County Hospital in West Union for a Monday bingo event for patients. Prizes were awarded, cookies were shared by ladies, and an orange drink was provided by the hospital. Women participants included Madms, Lyle Light, George Breitkreuz, Lee Roy Collins, Paul Zurbriggen, Clarence Muehletaler, Kenneth Blockhus, Jolie, Janice, Louis Lehman, Laurence Knudtson, Arthur Lantz, and Misses Gladys Feller and Georgia Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adrian
Eddie
Jacky
Des Moines
Ruth Adrian
Elgin
Lloyd Meyer
Mark Davis
Postville
Max Hunsberger
Apostolic Sunday School
George Butikofer
James L. Capper
Clifford Parson
Baltimore
Suzanne
Vikki Capper
Lansing
Norris Capper
Stanley Capper
Iowa City
Tracy Anderson
Kalona
Moore's
Suzanne Capper
J. O. Probert
Mabel Johnson
Wadena
Thomas Pollock
George Schroyer
Debbie
West Union
Bertina Halverson
Alvin Buroden
Dora Lehman
Edith Berg
Lulu’ Schmid
Wali
Scott Pollock
Chicago
William Schoenheider
Moore’s
Dad
Richard Wright
Cedar Falls
Wright
Scott
G. J. Mosby
Harold Halverson
Diane
Steven
Bettina Halverson
Arthur Lantz
Eloise
Grace Evans
Carl Lembke
Kenneth Evans
Jon
Clinton
Dubuque
Eagle Point Park
Ames L. Capper
Clifford Orson
Karl Meinhard
Dorothy
Waverly
Norris Cappers
Lloyd Capper
Vikki’ Capper
Jack
Betsy Capper
Theohn Grimm
Thursay
Tillotson
Tillotson’s Hardware
Norman Mitts
Durant
L. L. Kiple
Ellen Hunsberger
Nelle Reusser
Rochester
Minn
Wiliam Howard
St. Mary's Hospital
Louis Sanka
Waterloo
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Derryl Leonhart
Minneapolis
Diane Olson
St. Paul
Progress Club
Fayette County Hospital
Madms
Lyle Light
George Breitkreuz
Lee Roy Collins
Paul Zurbriggen
Clarence Muehlethaler
Kenneth Blockhus
Jolie
Janice
Louis Lehman
Laurence Knudtson
Gladys Feller
Georgia Schori
Entertain at Coffee for Mrs Amundson at home
Mrs Almer Amundson entertained at a coffee gathering Monday afternoon at her home. Guests included Ole Amundson Martin Amundson Norman Amundson Orville Berg Lonnie Baker Millard Bilden George Frieden Donna Diane Clara Helgerson Arthur Helgerson Harry Helgerson Gladys Halverson Alvin Halverson Ewald Lyngaas Roze Olson Ames Olson Orvin Olson Clarence Peters on James Taylor Mervin Reierson and Miss Pearl Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Amundson
Ole Amundson
Martin Amundson
Norman Amundson
Orville Berg
Lonnie Baker
Millard Bilden
George Frieden
Donna and
Diane
Clara Helgerson
Arthur Helgerson
Harry Helgerson
Gladys Halverson
Alvin Halverson
Ewald Lyngaas
Roze Olson
Ames Olson
Orvin Olson
Clarence Peterson
James Taylor
Mervin Reierson
Miss Pearl Peterson
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Delivers Rescue Breathing Demo
The Pleasant Point Study Club met May 14 at Tlyria Church with hostesses Mrs. John Grimm Mrs. Joe Dinan Mrs. Mabel King and Mrs. Matilda Feller. Art Thomas Postville presented a rescue breathing demonstration plus films. Lunch followed. on June 6 nine members attended and a club picnic was set for July 14 at Fayette Park at 6 30 p m with each family bringing a dish and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Point
Tlyria Church
John Grimm
Joe Dinan
Mabel King
Matilda Feller
Art Thomas Postville
Pete Kuhlmann
Fayette Park
Father’s Day at First Baptist Church Hears Sermon
First Baptist Church led by Pastor George W. Breitkreuz posts Father’s Day events with morning worship at 10 a.m. by Rev. A. Krombein, Sunday School at 11 a.m. and a 1:1 class for church members. CBYF at 7:15 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. features a Father’s Day program. Senior Youth Camp June 17–22 at Clear Lake. Tabitha Circle meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Midweek Hour of Power Thursday at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. continues study of 2 Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Krombein
Mercer
N. Dakota
Clear Lake
Tabitha
Peter
Elgin Highland Lutheran Parish Schedule Outlines Services
Elgin: Thursday 1 p.m. general church cleaning and Sunday 9:45 a.m. worship. Highland: Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship. Casper pastor Casper T. Fijelstul listed. Services and cleaning times appear in parish notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin - Highland
Casper T. Fijelstul
Elgin
Highland
St Pauls Methodist Church Weekly Worship and Study Schedule
St Pauls Methodist Church announces worship at 9:00 am with Sunday school at 10:00 am. Sr MYF meets at 6:30 pm Sunday, and again at 7:30 pm. Wednesday features prayer and Bible study at the church led by Pastor Lee Roy Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roy Collins
Sr. Myf
Elgin Homecoming Set For August 2 3 and 4
The Elgin Homecoming festival will be held on August 2 3 and 4 featuring community events, parades and local entertainment. Organizers invite residents and visitors to participate in the weekend lineup and enjoy food vendors and games.
Circle Rachel Meeting Set At Mrs Falks Home
At 3 30 a m Circle Rachel will meet on June 20 at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Robert Falk with Mrs John McMillan as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Robert Falk
John McMillan
Illyria Community Church Service Times
Sunday School begins at 9 am followed by Worship Service at 10 16 am. An additional Worship Service is scheduled at 8 am.
Apostolic Christian Church Sunday Services Schedule
Church services listed with times for morning, afternoon, and song services including Sunday morning 10:16 to 11:80 and afternoon 1:00 to 2:00, plus 12:30 to 1:00 and 40:30 to 11:50 entries.
Jackie Gleason Laughs and Cries Like A Great Artist
A fragmented tribute notes Jackie Gleason as a master comedian who could move audiences to laughter and tears. The text hints at a sudden appearance or performance on a Saturday, underscoring Gleason’s enduring appeal and emotional range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Gleason
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Bertha Lehman
Lulu Schmid
Anna Schupbach
Metta Krueger
Martha Frieden
H. O. ‘Wright
James Christ
Connie
Billy
Kanawha
C. O. Christ
C. O. Christs
H. S. Wright
West Union Country Club
Lori
Lawrence Muller
Ellport
Carroll Borcherding
Latimer
Mr. and LaVerne Larson
Fam
Uriel Gehring
Bradley
Mary Bess
Burlington
Jacob Gehrings
Carl Moser
Jean, Griener
Beverly Messner
Kathy ‘Zeltwanger
Morris
Jacob Gehring
Kay
Connie Maibach
Mich
Anita Lehman
Elgin Lutheran Church
Sandra Blockhus
Linda Mitts
Sharon Larson
Karla Kohler
J. N. Hogan
Walter Kohls
Mary Jo
Carol
Billy Kohls
Howard Boyle
Clara Hellum
Ingrid Peterson
Lula Lovstuen
Decorah
Jack Gehring
Julianne
Jeffrey
Council Bluffs
St Paul
Richard Gehring
Charles Gehring
Sam Dennler
William Pape
Gordon
William M. Pape
Hazel Gehring
Lynn Pepe
Kathryn Gehring
Reuben Nydegger
Leo Tracy, Jr
Adel
Hulda Nydegger
Ida Cummings
C. B. Schori
Graham Denniston
Madison
Wisc
Fayette and
Oelwein
Bud Hyde
Roger Frieden
Leyi Frieden
Roger
Arthur Kelly
Lana Robbins
Emma Jennings
Henry McMillan
E. J. Alcorn
Lee Finders
James Kahrs
Julie
Ross
Randine Hanson
Margaret Hanson
Buda
The
Elgin Echo
Betty Crocker
Max Thoma
Servisoft
Postville, Towa
Papey Syapp
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
First Baptist Church
George W. Breitkreuz
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Illyria Community Church
Apostolic Christian Church Services
Ayaerne, West Union, Iowa
Brigittee Bardot
Marcello Mastroianni
Sun
SVN A
Elgin Furniture Store
Dial
Muehlethalers
Iowa
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