Elgin social notes mix of visits and gatherings
Long list of Elgin area residents hosting, visiting, and touring relatives. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilson, the Ges, Schori family, and many others visiting in homes across Postville, Oelwein, and nearby towns. Diverse family scenes reflect weekend travels, meals, and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. McKeever
Janice
Dorothy Shillinglaw
Minneapolis, Minn
Frances
Paul Zurbriggen
Joan Dons
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
F. C. Muehlethaler
Gus Hackmann
Norma Sires
Benson
Postville
Joan Mosby
Hugo Hackmann
Dilla Baldwin
Joe,Kinnan
Elkader
Roy French
Lena Baumgartner
Mary Matthys
Rosa Jacob
John Schneider
Gerald
B. J. Baumgartner
Ill
Elmer Gruver
Frank Pinney
Fred Pinney
Rochester
Minn
Geraldine Pinney
Ida Butikofer
Marie
Fred Schneider
Allen
Lavern
Betty
Ervin
Sarah
Eli
Katie Metzger
Elizabeth
Paul
Ruth
Reuben Butikofer
Jacob Gehring
Lawrence Gehring
Geo. Butikofer
R. W. Muhlenthaler
Dean DeSart
Cedar Rapids
Chase Feller
Dubuque
Chicago
Merlin Feller
Kay
George Schrampfer, Jr
DeSota
Chas, O'Neill
Fred O'Neill
Allen Habeger
Gene
Donald Scott
Sioux City
J. O. Anderson
Joe Dinan
Mary
Michael
Ted Neuman
Jacob Hoover
Clifton Kohler
Cc. M. Peterson
Jimmie Koevenig
Elgin
Lew Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Robert McKillip
Karen
Wolcott
Ind
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Otto Krueger
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and WSCS Meeting
Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir practice Thursday at 7 pm. The WSCS general meeting will be held Thursday afternoon July 2 in the church with hostesses Mrs War ton Mrs R W Muehlenthaler Mrs Henry Follett and Mrs W R Blake. Joseph C Warton Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Warton
R.W. Muehlenthaler
Henry Follett
W. R. Blake
Joseph C. Warton
Elgin Baptist Church Evening Services and Meetings
Elgin Baptist Church announces evening service at 8 o'clock with the B Y P A in charge. Prayer service at 8 p m and choir rehearsal at 9 p m. Women s Missionary Society postponed one week. B Y FP U meets Thursday night at the Abe Habeger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Women’s Missionary Society
FP. U
Abe Habeger
Lutheran Church Services and Lecture Schedule
The Lutheran Church announces a June 28 English service at 11 o'clock and a Marion service at 8 p.m. A Luther League lecture will be given by Dr. Haatveldt. Everyone is welcome at each service. pastor is Dr. F. J. Strandjord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
Haatveldt
5. J. Strandjord
Clayton County Jury Drawn for July Circuit Court
Thirty five petit jurors were drawn for Clayton county July term circuit court including Albert Backhouse and Irene Erickson from Grand Meadow and Frank Walker and John Dennifer from Marion township. Highland not listed. A dog caused a broken toe in Le Mars. A Knoxville bone collection proved to be dog bones. A bull snake tied to a 33 000 volt line caused Leon electric outages. Bond sales urged for U S Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Grand Meadow
Albert Backhouse
Irene Erickson
Marion Township
Frank Walker
John Dennifer
Highland
R. M. Downing
Leon
Farm Dwelling Fires Most Common and How to Prevent Them
Farm dwelling fires account for 61 percent of all farm fires with three quarters caused by defective flues and heating systems plus roof sparks. Suggestions include solid masonry chimney foundations, metal flashings, avoid lime-rich mortar, annual chimney inspections, properly sized heating units, sealing wood shingles, painting shingles to deter burning, and installing spark arrestors in chimneys.
Teenagers in Wartime Need Guidance and Understanding
Wartime accelerates growth in youth from children to grandparents, urging special help. Teens face rapid physical and emotional changes, with boys entering military or home defense roles and girls taking factory or nursing work. Parents should offer support, respect feelings, and guide budgeting and wise independence. Early marriages are a possibility, requiring sympathetic yet guiding care.
Gasoline usage rise in Kentucky across years
Kentuckians used 4,670,000 more gallons of gasoline in 1934 than in 1937. Eastern Stars and their families will picnic at the Elgin school grounds Sunday June 28. Each family should bring a contribution to the picnic lunch served at 12 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School
Brave Girl Survives 16 Foot Window Fall
Mary Ann Carey, 11 months old from Indianess, fell 16 feet from a second story window yet showed no distress after rescue. The infant walked away with no scratches or bruises, astounding onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Carey
Total Outlying Territory and Continental Area Figures
The total outlying territory of the United States is 711,608 square miles while the total continental area amounts to 3,026,789 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ice Plant of California Glittering Beads Resemble Ice
A description notes the ice plant of California earns its name from glittering beads on its surface that resemble a coating of ice, giving it a frosted appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Natives on Attu Island and Japanese landings reported
Washington reports Aleut natives on Attu Island weaving baskets while Japanese forces landings on Attu and Kiska. A communique notes a Jap transport and a cruiser sunk. Attu lies 275 miles west of Kiska, 589 miles west of Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian chain reaching toward Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Attu Island
Attu
Kiska Island
Kiska
Aland
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Japan
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Ay Coe Wilson
Ison
Wayne
Gues Ane
Mira
Robert Genser Bender
Ruyer
Nina Rote
Edgewood
Homes
Thos
I . Otis
Quinn
Margaret
Nellie
Elizabeth Quinn
Walter Kohls
Ea Royle
Lang
Frank Lan
Kat
Chas
Mary Schneider Shursen
J. A. Habeger
Ever
Frunday
Wein
Rubly
Oel
T. W. Dean Rob Grimes
Oelmes
Alma Grimes
Rublys
Zoearence Haiell
Orville
Rockford
Doan
Henke
Ae Tockford
Steele
U.S W
R. N
San Francisco
Cat
Heral
Minne i
Lee Seto
Alberural
Betty Schori
Ie Sehori
Ranising
G Nai
Siehard Wieeorgis Mae Schori
Mosby
Wils
Dag Mosby
Samuel Duncombe
Bobbie Starner
Leneh Arin
Ankinaton
Het
Max Retz
Patricia
Lias
Laven
Retz
Greg
Meiners
Rose Mirth
Ee Wenger
Wenger
Chris
Donna Wi
Tetani
Bane Torkelson
Fee Wee Dias
Herold
Great Lakes
Rs. Albrecht
Lea Sehori
Ann Ee Moshori
Ies
Pers
C. B. Schori
Fayette
Price
Nance
Paco
Grimmeeraa
Johnny
Perry Ques
West Union
Ronnie Ewing
Ile
Osage
Theo Tribbensee
St. Ansgar
Robin Pelleymounter
Ed Hackbart
Decorah
Grundy County
Reinbeck Canning Co
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
H. F. Groetken
le Mars
Knoxville
Roger Scott
Iowa
U.S
Hutchinson’'S
Hanson
Hart - Schaffner
Marx
Elgin Clothes Shop
Mer Kohler
Dr. Scholls
Dr. Scholl
Max
Elgin Furniture Store
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