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Local notes from Oelwein area include visits and land deal
Dorothy Gilson visits her parents Humphry and Fred Rothlin in Oelwein area. Dorothy, studying at Oelwein Business College, travels to New Albin for a land deal with Coffean of Decorah. Weibel Mill Company and the Baptist church’s Ladies Aid meet. Local families host birthdays and visits as town life continues with school activities and community events.
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Davidada
Mikager
Dorothy Gilson
Oelwein
Business College
Bungay
Humphry
Fred Rothlin
Berger
New Albin
Bea
Weibel Mill Company
Ladies’ ‘Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Jake Behner
Philatheas
Kathleen
Breele
Barnhart
Castalia
C. West
Clermont
Richard
Milton Miller
Wiapottti
Tueday
Coffean
Decorah
Bulla & School
Jonber
Arlington
John Bower
Los Anchiffornia
Chan Fee
Miss Lillian
Miller Ph Atone