Memorials and Local News From Postville Area
Mrs Mary Keiser mourns death of her aunt Mrs Mary Gerber 90 formerly near Elgin. Local residents share visits, birthdays and illnesses as Bob Klingman plans a subscription renewal for his grandfather. Various trips, dinners, and hospital news weave through Postville and West Union communities with births and nursing corps enlistments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Keiser
Mary Gerber
Elgin
Mary Falk
Lille Olson
Oel
Eagle Cafe
Bob Klingman
Wadena
Matt Klingman
C. M. Peterson
Ethel Kohler
Philip Peterson
Anna Falk
Mel Kohler
C. J. Mulford
Chris Wenger
Barnhart
Postville
Ed Butikofer
Pie
Wilmer Lantz
Leslie
Raymond
Maynard
Walter Lantz
Ray Chapman
Elmer Lantz
Duane Frieden
Fanny Frieden
Anna Schupbach
Wm. Grover
John Howard, Jr
Jacob Hoover
Herbert Blockhus
M. J. Blockhus
Edgar Kimball
Sven Blockhus
Clara Blockhus
Georgana Probert
Llgin Baptist Church Service Schedule
Paul F. Zogdhke ministers the Llgin Baptist Church with Alfred Jacob Jr as organist. Thursday prayer service at 8 9 Im. Friday choir rehearsal at 9 p m. Sunday worship at 10 Sunday school at 11 and evening service at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zogdhke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Lutheran Church Services March 17 and 18
Marion Ladies Aid and Dereal Society meet March 17. Marion service at 11 o clock March 18 includes Communion. All welcome at every service led by Pastor Dr. S J Strandford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ladies’ Aid and Dereal Society
Marion
S. J. Strandford
Temple to Preach at Church Auditorium Service
Methodist and church services will be held in the church auditorium at 10 o'clock with Rev. Herbert D. Temple, Superintendent of Dubuque District, preaching. It will not be a dedication service. This will be a week later. Rev. Joseph C. Warton, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Temple
Dubuque
Joseph C. Warton
Tabitha Meeting Postponed After Funeral Notice
The Tabitha Society meeting is postponed to Thursday March 22 due to the death of Mrs. Frank Pinney. Hostesses are Mesdames Clarence Muehlethaler Gustav Krueger Earl Kiple and Arbie Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pinney
Tabitha Society
Clarence Muehlethaler
Gustav Krueger
Earl Kiple
Arbie Schroeder
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Alfred Ruckdaschel
I thank friends for cards letters and gifts while I was in the hospital. It was surely appreciated. Mrs Alfred Ruckdaschel expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gestures received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ruckdaschel
Card of Appreciation for Hospital Stay
Mrs. Ernest Christen thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters and gifts during her confinement at New Hampton hospital remarks that the kindness is greatly appreciated and will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton Hospital
Halverson Bros Fire Thank Neighbors and Elgin Firemen
The Halverson brothers thank their neighbors and Elgin firemen for promptly responding to a recent farm house blaze. They express appreciation for the assistance and support received during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Halverson Bros
Lesson for March 18 on Season Subjects and Texts
Fragmentary note outlines a lesson for March 18 focusing on season subjects and scripture texts, with a quoted phrase unclear due to OCR errors. Mentions Indenal Gouneti and Otwellgine Bauention as possibly misread names or titles.内容 remains uncertain, but indicates a church or religious study schedule and text references to be clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarmiaston
Judgment in Matthew Twenty Five and the law of love
The lesson centers on Matthew 25 as the judgment of nations for treatment of Christ's brethren, stressing the law of love as the test of eternal destiny. It argues judgment reveals heart attitude toward God and neighbor, and that touching believers equates to touching Christ, with eternal outcomes based on love in action now.
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Jesus
Christ
God
Samuel
Paul
Douglass
Jesus Christ
Community Notes From West Union Area
Mrs. Gordon A Stewart left Washington DC after two weeks with H K Petersons. Gus Krueger hosted a five o clock dinner for twin daughters Jeanette and Janette turning seven. Progress Club funded 5 to Red Cross and 10 to library. Officers to be elected March 19 at Walther Falk home with Jean Waldron hosting. Henry K Petersons and Clarence Petersons hosted Lt Joseph Hanson family and George Hanson family for dinner. Robert Gruver dined with John Barnhouse in Clermont. A daughter Sonja Anne born March 12 to Martin and wife at West Union hospital. Want ads circulate in these columns.
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Herman Helmers
Mason
C. Helmers
St Rock Rapids
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Orlin Mason
Pocahontas
Amanda Mason
Corp
Mark Hihm
Liberal
Kansas
Wm . E
Emma‘Knudtson
Laurence Knudtson
Kathryn
John Falk
Rudy Pfister
Chicago
R. A. Crider
C. L. Crider
Elkader
Verla
Burnell Berson
Robert Robbins
Ed Oldag
Postville
L. D. Hitch
West Union
Frank Greenley
Niles Hogan
Sheldon Boyle
Walter Kohls
Paul Zurbriggen
Postville Hospital
Robert Paul
First Army
Germany
Richard Miller
Martin
Elgin
Pfc
Hilbert A. Larson
H. K. Peterson
Harry Helgerson
Bernard Hanson
Almer Amundson
Myrtle
Clara Pederson
Hilder
Millard Gilbertson
Ted Neuman
Richard
Peter Luchsinger
Jacob Hoover
Mel Kohler
Edna Dummermuth
Army Nurse Corps
Camp Carson
Colo
Mesdames Frank Greenley
George Falk
Oliver Torkelson
N. W. Evans
Wm. Baumgartner
C. J. Mulford
Emma Olson
Harry Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Anna M. Schupbach
St. Lukes’ Hospital
George Boyle
Wm. Boyle
Alice
Frank Boyle
Bessie Blockhus
Fridtjof Blockhus
Gus Krueger
Jeanette
Janette
Progress Club
Eileen Krueger
Red Cross
Library
Walter Falk
Jean Waldron
Martin Blockhus
West Union Hospital
Sonja Anne
Signs Point to Spring With Birds Bikes and Chickens
Across town signs of approaching spring appear with robins, open business doors, roller skates, bikes, and beach roosts. Some forecast an early season, though a quick turn in weather may alter plans within a week.
Volga Plans Purchase of Community Fire Truck
Volga and nearby territory plan to buy a community fire truck with solicitors canvassing the farm area and the town expected to share part of the cost.
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Volga
Campfire Girls to Hold Council Fire at High School
The Campfire Girls announce a Council Fire on Monday evening March 19 at the high school gym. The event is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Dog Days Timeframe and Sirius Connections
The article explains the dog days occur in late July lasting four to six weeks. It links the period to Sirius the dog star in Canis Major and notes the modern start around July 50. It mentions the old belief that dogs may have fits during this time.
Fall Peak Shrimp Season Drives Heavy Catch
The fall neesen marks peak production as shrimp are caught heavily while year round fishing continues. Industry observers note higher yields and strong demand, with crews adjusting schedules to maximize harvest during the season.
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Washington, D. C
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