Local residents share visits and updates in Arlington
A long list of Arlington area residents and neighbors exchange news in letters and social calls. The Luces of Paso Robles Calif work afternoons at the boys school, the Keith family moves to 887 Edgemont Drive San Bernardino, and illness befalls Mrs Peter Craft of Oelwein. Various callers and guests circle Elmer Larson and Schupbach families, with birthdays, dinners, and community events noted across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Crawfords
Arlington
W.W. Luce
Paso
Robles
Calif
Luce
B. D. Kieth
Edgemont Drive
San Bernardino
Merle Clark
Peter Craft
Oelwein
Clark
Richard
Craft
Elmer Larson
Messrs
Mdms
M. J. Blockhus
Clarence Kirkeberg
Fred Becker
Clarence Olson
Richard Hofer
Alphie Reierson
Pastor Knudsen
Keith
Oliver Larson
Albert Halverson
Alred Boleyn
John Hellum
Elaine Hellum
Elmer ‘Benson
John Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Allen Habeger
Carmen Swenson
Louis Dennler
Art He
Thank you note from Carolyn Follett to supporters
Carolyn Follett expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for cards and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home. She appreciates the kindness and thanks everyone for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Follett
Card of Thanks and Gratitude Notes
Card of thanks from Mrs George Vaughn Connie Dummermuth and Mrs Ole Loftsgard expressing gratitude for sympathy cards flowers and visits during illnesses and hospital stays. They thank relatives friends neighbors and organizations including Marion Dorcas Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaughn
Strandford
Marion Dorcas Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Postville Hospital
Ole Loftsgard
Card of Thanks to Friends and Tabitha Society
Mr and Mrs Fred Nydegger Sr express gratitude for cards and gifts received on their birthday anniversaries. They especially thank the Tabitha Society for their gifts this past week and convey appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Fred Nydegger
Celebrate Two Birthdays Last Week
Mr and Mrs Fred Nydegger sr had birthdays on Feb 25 and 26. He is 90 and she 82 both in good health and active. A neighbor recounts him removing an old fence with a pick and crowbar showing endurance and youthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nydegger
Nydegger
Navy Discharges and Service Updates Noted
Service members from multiple units report discharges, furloughs, and address changes. Russell Larson, after three years and two months, was discharged at Great Lakes and returned home. Pvt Quin ton Olson and Pvt Gene Snyder update hospital and unit details. Cpl David C Taylor and Mrs Taylor plan to reunite in Dubuque before Camp Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nydegger
Manly
Fred Nydegger
Hulda
Russell Wenger
Steven
Sammy
Leon Roberts
Ada
Larry Falk
Eugene Schori
Jacqueline
Leo Schori
Janice
Charles Wenger
Wayne Gilson
Don Page
Shirley
George Howard
Gene Snyder
Des Moines
George
Gene
Pat Gallagher
Waukon
Fred Martie
B. Jacob
Jacob
George Durscher
Edwin ‘Krueger
Guy Probert
Earl Kiple
Edward Krueger
Ray Jacobia
Selmer Holm
Alvin Olson
Wm. Bergen
G. H. Falk
Leo Lehman and
Karalee
Max Lehman
F.C. Muehlethal
Cpl
David C. Taylor
Selmer T. Holm
Sat Gunder
Taylor
Korea
Lester Butikafer
Thore Kirkforden
St. Olaf
Emil Moore
Chas. O'Neill
Jefferson
Wis
Sherry
Oneill
Messrs
Mdms
Orlan
Reimer
Elkader
Harry Everett
Clifford Gisleson
Russell Larson
Russell
Helen Reinhart
Selmer Groth
Alma Scholen
Wm. Torkelson
Harold Meisner
Glen
Merrill Olson
Henry Nyhus
Mathilda Christiansson
Milo Jacobia
Frank Cahalan
Cedar Rapids
Navy
Great Lakes
Dubuque
Betty Holm
Camp Carson
Cole
R. N
Finley Hospital
Soldiers
Rec
Fort Leonard Wood
Wadena Pupils in Pre District Contest
Twelve Wadena high school students compete in the Iowa Speech Association pre district contest held in Decorah on March 8, with participants from Waucoma advancing from February 16. District contest occurs in Charles City on March 26 and 27. Local social notes mention visits and dinners among area families, including Moore, Holm, Baumgartner, Thomas, O Neill, Benish, Zurbriggen, Knudtson, Anderson, Falk, and Schultz households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena High’ School
Decorah
Waucoma
Robert Whittenbaugh
Ann Kauzlarich
Wanda Fox
Donna Murphy
Frances Larson
Joyce Erickson
Donna Hinkel
Wanda
Ida Pulfer
Moore
V. Landsgard
Ole
Selmer T. Holm
Harold Meyer
Strawberry Point
Melbert Meyer
Ida Meyer
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Louis
Keith Thomas
Max. Thoma
Clifford Gisleson
Fred Butikofer
John Falk
Fred ‘Schultz
Postville
Albert ‘Schupbach
Ruth
Lena Schupbach
Good Samaritan Home
Hurt at Grinnell Leaves 91-Year-Old Mary Lincoln Fractured
In Grinnell the town reports that Mary Lincoln aged 91, one of its oldest residents, sustained a fractured back after a fall. The incident occurred recently and the injury is described as serious but non fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Mary Lincoln
First Baptist Church Schedule and Message
The Friendly Church under Rev. John Vanderbeck lists events for March 3 to March 7 including WMS and junior choir, Hour of Power and cantata practice, World Day of Prayer, Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m., Sunday school at 11:00 a.m., a fellowship dinner at 12:00, church board at 12:45, and gospel hour at 2:00 p.m. The week’s thought: God walked with the Disciples and will walk with you if called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Friendly Church
John Vanderbeck
W. M.S
Carl Hackmann
Holy Communion
iLife
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Meeting Notes
Rev E G Steinman leads worship at 10:00 a m with Sunday school at 11:00 a m. Choir reads Thursday at 7:30 p m. Membership training at parsonage Saturday 10:00 a m. M YF meets Monday 7:30 p m. WSCS meets Thursday at Mrs Rex Mulford home. World Day of Prayer at Baptist church Friday 8:00 p m. Week of dedication offering to aid yearly needs. Last quarterly conference set for Sunday Mar 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Steinman
WSCS
Rex Mulford
The
Baptist Church
Elgin Lutheran Church March Events Preview
Vance R. Knutsen leads mid week Lenten service at the Legion hall with the theme The Voice of the Indignant. Junior and Senior choir practices set above the locker. World Day of Prayer observed at First Baptist Church. Catechetical class at the parsonage. Sunday events include Sunday School Divine worship and Luther League with Bible Camp slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance R. Knutsen
the Legion Hall
Voice of the Indignant
First Baptist Church
Luther League
Joan Friederich
Erna Baumgartner
St Olaf Lutheran Church March Activities Schedule
St Olaf Lutheran churches announce March activities with meetings by Norway Aid and Marion Aid. Mil lard Houg and Mrs Torkelson to serve. services and confirmations scheduled for March 6 7 with Marion at 11 00 a m and St Olaf at 9 30 a m. Norway Brotherhood meeting set for March 16 but notice notes the Sth cancellation. Dr S J Strandord, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway Aid
Millard Houg
Quinten Torkelson
St. Olaf
Marion
St .Olaf
Marion Aid
Clarence Kirkeberg
Cornelius Reierson
Norway Brotherhood
Sth
S. J. Strandord
76th Anniversary for Iowa’s Longest-Married Couple
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Moyer of Sac county marked their 76th wedding anniversary. He is 96 and she 94, both reportedly in good health. The question remains if any Iowa couple wed before February 21, 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Moyer
Sac County
Iowa
Reverend crafts Mount Vernon replica in Glenwood alabaster
Rev. Lawrence Murphy of Glenwood completes an alabaster Mount Vernon replica as a long running hobby. The announcement notes his outlet in Echo Want Ads as a local feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lawrence Murphy
Glenwood
Mount Vernon
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Jim Hackett
Ceath Rapids
Ben Schori
E. J. Hackett
Calmar
Donna Meinhard
Barbara Medberry
Karen Kiple
Nancy Largon
Stanley Capper
Glen Snyder
Norman Mitts
Robert Peters
G. J. Mosby
Elgin Study Club
Progressive Home Study Club
March of Dimes
Eye Ed Boleyn
Marvin Perryamily
West Union
Sam Howard
Alpha
Glen Schupbach
Moline
Til
Anna Schupbach
Rudy Possehi
Joel Clark
Oscar Frieden
Leo Schori, Jr
Ray Barrett
Diane
Archie ‘Howard
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Holbert Hanson
Thomas Howard
Lena Cooley
Fred
Lydia Martie
Joe Wander
Lydia
Alfred Martie
Monona
Lynette
Carlyle Anderson
Gottfred Pfister
Joel Holden Pent
Ole Reierson
John McMillan
Henry McMillan
Leonard Moore
Lennis
Lorimer Larson
Nancy
Palatine
Oliver Torkelson
Otis Torkelson
Kathryn Stansbury
Hawkeye
Susan
Jane
Patio Patterson
Sargent's
Satone
Serone
Meinhard
Elgin, Jowa
Connie Dummermuth
Pat BE. Mini
Han
Lockland
San Antonio
Texas
Pat
Pvt. Quinton JR. Olson
Co. C
Med
Tris. Bn
Wadena
Elgin Lutheran Church
St. Olaf Lutheran Churches
Echo
Elgin Echo
Onnie
Max Thoma
Elgin
Elgin Furniture
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