Village Socials and Visits Spread Through Oak Grove
Oak Grove residents hosted and visited at multiple homes Sunday and over the weekend. Families and friends including Wilsons Miller Bennetts and Boyers gathered for picnics, dinners, and church circle meetings while various guests called at local homes in neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bartlett
Dhelr
Tene
Beck
Tiem Atte
Genevieve Wilson
Henry Miller
Debudue
Wilson
Harold’ Bennett
Fred Vessy
Rochester
Minn
Albert ‘Schupbach
Tim Thoman
EU Nelson
St. Olaf
Roy Taeuchienmacher
D. C. Dean
Donna
Rob, Wilson
John Howard
Ladies’ Home
Glen Boyer
Elmer Boyer
George Howard
Louis Becker
Arthur Patterson
Chas. Peters
Reuben Howard
Ross Robertson
Clyde King
Ed Rogers
Volga City
Dennler and Frieden Families Host Sunday Dinner Guests
A long list of households hosted or visited for Sunday dinners and social calls across multiple farms and towns. Names featured include Dennler, Frieden, Christen, Friederich, Blockhus, Hanson, Lantz, and associated spouses and children with visits spanning St Olaf Fayette West Union Volga City and Postville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Dennler
Arthur Chapman
Louis Dennler
Margie
Thomas
Walter Demnley
Marie
Evelyn
Thos. Pollock
Gordon
Albert Dennler
Helen
Harold
Opal
Frank Christen
Otto Blockhus
Gerald
Herbert Blockhus
Thomas Landsgard
Joe
Ern Friederich
Ellen Hanson
Ern Meyer
West Union
John
Ed Pulfer
Friederich
Mia
Adolph Hanson
Jean Anne Scott
Volga City
Jake Dennler
En Butikefer
Sam Hoofer
Will
Ed LaVelle
Postville
Rosa Schlupp
LaVelle
Eliza Friederich
Ben Dennler
Levi Frieden
Nile River importance to ancient Egyptian daily life
Fragmentary text notes the Nile’s central role to Egyptians and hints at film personas and hygiene themes, yielding a brief, unclear snapshot of cultural references without coherent events or dates.
Local social scene filled with visits and birthdays
Smith and son Noel formed a party and surprised Mrs Leonard for her birthday. Several families and friends shared meals and dinners at various homes including Ben Hofer, Guernsey Smith, Ern Friederich, and Eliza Friederich. Visits spanned West Bend Monona Elgin Illinois Volga City and nearby farms with assistance on chores and paint work noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Lawrence
West Bend
Mr. Lerch
Eliza Friederich
Albert
John Friederich
Jake Butikofer
Martin Larson
Monona
Lucille Hanson
Ellen Hanson
Dan Sutter
Ern Friederich
Eve Mae Lerch
Albert Schupbach
George Metzger
Emil Moor
Alice Friederich
Jake Yeurous
Jake Gehring Jr
Elgin
Illinois
Rose Friederich
Martha
Adolph Hanson
Marjorie
Jean Anne Scott
Volga City
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mae
Lucy
Walter
Jake Christen
Fred Yost
Fred Hanson
Frank Christen
Walter Lehman
Ed Metzger
George Leuchtenmacher
John Schrampfer
Freddie
Albert Friederich
Reuben
G. Friederich
Elmer Butikofer
John Etter dies after illness and sudden fall
John Etter of Canton died at age 67 after a period of illness and a recent short recovery. He fell near his home Monday at 6 p.m. and passed away suddenly despite prayers and talks about the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Etter
Canton
Cakes and Custards From a Practical Kitchen Menu
A fragment describes serving sponge cake with citrus and fruit in sherbet glasses, then detailing Baked Caramel Custard with milk eggs sugar caramel and vanilla baked in cups. Pineapple Custard and a starch-thickened pudding are outlined with steps, heat, and vanilla flavor.
Obituary: Elgin man buried after long illness
The Elgin community mourns the death of a longtime resident who died after a lengthy illness. He married Frieda Berger in 1901 and leaves four children Ervin Lawrence John Dorothy, plus one grandchild and four siblings. Survivors include his widow, four brothers and four sisters. He Had served as a grave digger and was active in the Elgin Baptist church. His passing is noted with prayers and remembrance by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etter
H. W. Wedel
Elgin
Frieda Berger
Ervin
Lawrence
John
Dorothy
Dakota
Fred
Courtland
Minn
Ernest
Lew
Monagha
Frank
Seattle
Wash
Chris Schweitzer
Elmer Pinney
Jake Schaer
Baltz Kamm
Funeral services held at Elgin Baptist Church
The funeral was held Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Elgin Baptist Church with Rev. Ph. Later officiating. Mrs. Carl Miller, Mrs. F. O. Muehlethaler, Mrs. Carl Hackman, Hans Keiser and Gus Hackman sang hymns with Fred Lauer at the organ. Interment followed in Elgin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Baptist Church
Carl Miller
F. O. Muehlethaler
Carl Hackman
Hans Keiser
Gus Hackman
Fred Lauer
Elgin Cemetery
Weet
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The family expresses deep gratitude for acts of kindness from neighbors and friends during their time of bereavement and wishes to thank everyone for support and sympathy.
Card of Appreciation for Kindness and Flowers
Mrs Jud Conner expresses gratitude to all who sent messages and flowers during her hospital stay. Special thanks go to Bob Deryl and Kitty Jane Dummermuth for gathering wildflowers for their grandmother and to the Baptist church singers and others who offered sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Frieda Etter
Bob Deryl
Kitty Jane Dummermuth
Jud Conner
Babe Ruth Aims for Big Season in Home Run Drive
The commentary expresses hope that Babe Ruth will not reduce his power to only three baggers despite the depression era pressures. It emphasizes his famed ability to hit long homers and maintain top form for the season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
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George Boyle
Frank Boyle
Edith
Clara Holzer
Clarence
Florence Thoman
Coronel
LeRoy Rothlisbenger
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J. D. Shaffer
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Buddy
Hans Winkler
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner Bldg
LS. Hutchinson
Elgin, Laws
Elgin State Bank
H. S. Hadsel
R. A. Crider
Iowa
J. Neasham
Chiropractor
Baumgartner
Polly
John E.riple
Depot Elgin
Cheery Valley News
South America
Thomas Paine
Nile
Cy Wat
Ei Byndlome
Wnu Servine
Uslon
IGA
Wm. Rogers
In, Iowa
Tside
Schori & Kuster II
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Morton Salt Company
Morton's
Morton
Diamond M
Weibel Mill Company
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