Diyria community church events and social notes
Sunday school at 10 15 am worship at 11 15 am. Dr Dill unable to be here last Sunday but hoped for spring return. Attendance good given roads and weather. Mr and Mrs Oran Bane attended funeral of Mrs Don Gillman at Long Point Jr they traveled Sat and returned Tue. Francilie Moore of Wadena spent Thurs night with the Carl Gehring family. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Larson and Mrs Martha Chapman hosted guests in Oscar Baumgartner home. Pupils of school district No 1 entertained by teacher Clara Bane Friday eve with supper and a taffy pull. Mrs Alta Klingman Libbie Larson Lena Gehring Martha Chapman and Albert Dennler helped Mire Arthur Chapman quilt Friday. Mr and Mrs Jim Yearous guests of Harold Glass family Dundee Sat. Mrs Yearous remained for birthday of Vincent Glass with Forest and Gerald Shaffer families and Jim Yearous. Mr and Mrs Walter Rothlisberger of Wichita Kans and Le Roy Rothlisberger of Akron Oh attended.
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Oran Bane
Don Gillman
Long Point
Francilie Moore
Wadena
Carl Gehring
Roscoe Larson
Martha Chapman
Oscar Baumgartner
Alta Klingman
Libbie Larson
Lena Gehring
Albert Dennler
Arthur Chapman
Jim Yearous
Harold Glass
Dundee
Yearous
Vincent Glass
Forest
Gerald Shaffer
Floya Frieden
Ed Wenger
Cedar Rapids
Olaf ‘Berg
Mervin Hunsberger
Robert Robbins
Boyd
Thos, Ogle
Paro Wilson
Ivanell
Clarkie Voshell
Mra
Edwin Lottsgard
Janice
Ida Halverson
Elmer Lembke
Dubuque
Melbert Meyer
Harold Grimm
Leo R Othlisberger
Orvin Thompson
Floyd Frieden
Ida Meyer
Lew Wenger
Elmer Meyer
Alan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thos, Pollock
Rae Gibbs
Raymond Benson
Will Rainey
Ervin Metzger
Fred Schneider
Will Christen
Paul Bossard
Elkader
Ladies’ Aid
Norway Church
St. Olaf
Clarence Buroden
Jacob Schneider
Merlin Cook
Guernsey Smith
Harold Burke
Davenort
Fleet Frieden
West Union
Thos. Ogle
H. F. Robbins
Hervey Schmidt
Roy Schultz Neat
Luana
Rosella Strong
Bernatta
Larkin
New Albin
Reynold Strong
Strawberry Point
Mar
Silas Wilson
Alta
Florence
Clarence Thoman
Philman
Larson
Social Visiting Spans Cedar Rapids to New Albin Weekends
A long list of neighbors and relatives hosted and visited across small towns. Families such as Frieden, Hunsberger, Voshell, and Ogle shared meals, suppers, and Sunday visits. Church and Ladies Aid activities intersected with hospital and quilting outings, while other gatherings occurred in Dubuque Davenport Des Moines and West Union.
Cheery Valley Supper Guests and Anniversary Hint
Cheery Valley News lists visits with Mrs Orlando Loftsgard and children as supper guests at Louis Butikofer home Tuesday. James Schlee family had dinner Thursday, Sunday guests included Herman Schuphach and Richard. John Christen family visited Sunday afternoon at Walter Lehman home. Ida Christen and George with Janice Karlsbroten of Waterloo visited Christen Bros home Wednesday. Fred Butikofer and Francis dined with Wm Moore Sunday, in honor of a 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butikoler
Walter Lehman
Patty
Sam Dennler
Clarence Hofel
Albert Schupbach
George Schupbach
John Dennler
New Hampton
Dennler
Ruth Schupbach
Lavern Lantz
Cedar Falls
Clarence Hofer
Leys Frieden
Lehman
Frieden
Clarence Schneider
Leo Nading
Bert Thoman
Ernest Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Lucy Christen
Orlando Loftsgard
Louis Butikofer
James Schlee
Herman Schuphach
Richard
John Christen
Ida Christen
George
Janice Karlsbroten
Waterloo
Christen Bros
Fred Butikofer
Francis
Wm. Moore
Willard Crandall Birthday Guests Honor Luther Crandall
Wadena notes a series of social visits as the Willard Crandall family of Volga attended Luther Crandall’s birthday gathering at his home. Several local families hosted and visited relatives over the weekend and into Monday, with trips to Parkersburg and Beloit cited for recent travel.
Community Dinner and Family Visits in Brainard Area
Mrs Charles Peters and Mrs Robert Kerr with Pearl Peters joined Doyle Baker family for dinner Tuesday. Melvin Hanson family dined with Lyle Martin Thursday. Dan Craft and family supped at Ray Gilbert’s Sunday. West Union guests Isaac Monnahan and Kerrs visited Walter Pritchard Sunday evening. Amos Pritchard left for armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peters
Robert Kerr
Pearl Peters
Doyle Baker
Melvin Hanson
Lyle Martin
Dan Craft
Ray Gilbert
Isaac Monnahan
West Union
Charles. Corbin
Arlington
Walter Pritchard
Amos Pritchard
Armed Forces
Robert Musser
Jeanie
Don Reeder
Dickie
Tom Reeder
Eldora
Don
Des Moines
Chloa Lyon
Wm. Nutting
Farmers urged to fertilize fields ahead of spring demand
Farmers are urged to procure straight nitrogen fertilizers and superphosphate as demand outpaces supplies this spring. Make sure to fertilize on fields where it will provide the best results, especially during hot summer periods.
Elgin Builds Short Wave Radio Station
C J Robinson, a Navy veteran, started Elgin's short wave radio station about two months ago. He earned his FCC license last fall after studying in California and does most sending in code though equipped for voice transmission. His longest connection has been Tampa and he often tunes into Radio Moscow to hear propaganda and optimistic reports. His call sign is W0BWG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
C. J. Robinson
Navy
California
Federal Communication Commission
Tampa
Fla
Radio
Moscow
Robinson
Top Cow at Dugan Sale Brings $312.50
The John Dugan sale held Friday on the former Dr. Carr farm northwest of Clermont drew a good crowd. Prices averaged well with the top cow selling for $312.50 and several others near $300. A 1939 John Deere tractor sold for $700, and a corn picker and a combine each brought $310. The Dugan family has moved to Maynard per a notice to the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dugan
Dr. Carr
Clermont
Farmers Savings Bank
John Deere
Digan
Maynard
The
Echo
Betty Learns Sharing From Mother's Patience
A mother describes Betty's reluctance to share toys and nail polish. The piece argues for teaching sharing through small daily experiences, allowing Betty to participate in simple acts with mother's guidance and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Dolly
Betty Learns Sharing Through Family Moments
A reflective passage discusses a child named Betty learning to share by observing and receiving affection from her father and others. It contrasts forced sharing with teaching unselfishness, noting how generous behavior teaches more than mere possession.
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Betty
Generosity Taught by Sharing Time and Property
A fragment emphasizes generosity as learned through giving time, interests, and property to others, highlighting a philosophy of shared resources and community support. The text underscores practical acts of giving as character forming and socially beneficial.
Good pasture and hay solve problems for dry cows
A practical note emphasizes that good pasture and hay or silage provide essential feed for dry cows, addressing nutrition and housing considerations to sustain herd health and productivity.
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Cheery Valley News
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Roy Leonhart
Agnes Brown
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Daddy
George Metzger Bayer
F Hogs
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