Community Notes From Grand Meadow Area
Mrs Julia Lands gard guest in Clermont at the Olivia Olson home. Mina Olson visited LeRoy with Mr and Mrs Henry Kittelson. Mr and Mrs Henry Vellersven dined with Alvin Halverson. Afternoon guests included Henry and Harry Larson and David and Sharon of Ossian. Mellien Loftsgard Carl Patrick and Hertina Buraas visited Caroline Erickson. Olivia Olson Clermont Franklin Olson and Craig of Waterloo spent Sunday with Julia Lands gard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Landsgard
Olivia Olson
Clermont
Mina Olson
Henry Kittelson
LeRoy
Minn
Henry Vellersven
Alvin Halverson
Henry Larson
Harry Larson
David and
Sharon
Ossian
Mellien Loftsgard
Carl Patrick
Hertina Buraas
Caroline Erickson
Franklin Olson and
Craig
Waterloo
Sunday Visitors Across Several Local Homes
Guests in the Orville Berg home included Mervin Hunsberger and family and Olaf Berg. Callers Friday afternoon at Julia Landggard home included Mrs. Caroline Erickson Alvin Halverson and Ronald. Merril Gunderson family visited Emma Gunderson’s Clermont home Sunday afternoon. Loren Olson called on Gus Gilbertson Sunday. Leo Larson and Adrian visited Andrew Reinhart Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Berg
Mervin Hunsberger
Olaf Berg
Caroline Erickson
Leo Larson
Adrian
Andrew Reinhart
Cheerful Valley social roundups in local notices
The Cheery Valley News records visits and dinners among local families. Mr and Mrs Lewis Butikofer and Curtis plus Alice Frieden Ern Friederich hosted and were guests in various homes. Several families including Chapman Schreiner Hanson and Dennler were part of weekend gatherings with multiple dinners and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Butikofer
Curtis
Alice Frieden
Ern Friederich
Myron Chapman
Orlin Mason
Clayton Schreiner
Martin Hanson
Hanson
Archie Howard
Sam Yost
Andy Bracker
Christen Bros
Francis Meisner
Leo Dennler
John Dennler
Harry Butikofer
Ben Dennler
Geo. Schupbach
Will Lereh
Sam Frieden
George
Nickels
Will Chase
Floyd Chase
Will Friederich
Lavern Dennler
Guttenberg
Louis Butikofer
Social visits span Ben Dennler and related families
The society page records numerous visits among the Dennler, Butikofer, Christen, Borgelt, Frieden, and Loftsgard families. Guests arrive and spend evenings and weekends at various homes including John and Ben Dennler, Louis Butikofer, and the Christen and Thoman households, with extended family from Davenport and Rock Island dining together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dennler
Louis Hofer
Ethel Andres
Sam Yost
Andy Bracker
John Dennler
Donna Hofer
Harry Butihofer
Richard Olson
Dale Jensen
Bert Thoman
Ida Christen
George
Christen Bros
Oscar Frieden
Louis Borgelt
Louis' Day
Davenport
Ella Acker
Marie Theus
Rock Island
Wadena School Notes Celebrate May Baskets and Birthdays
First and second graders made May baskets last Friday. Denny Van Bogart and Maxine Gage celebrated 8th birthdays last Thursday with candy bars and cakes for classmates. Donnie Mahoney turned 7 on April 27 and enjoyed ice cream treats. First grade pupils who wrote
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena School
Denny van Bogart
Maxine Gage
Denny
Maxine
Donnie Mahoney
Week's spelling winners and local social notices
The list honors students Dale Cook through Geraldine Wescott for spelling tests. Social items note cocoons hatched in class, spring bouquets, and a stream of visits and gatherings across Volga Davenport Des Moines Cedar Rapids Burlington and Lake region, with multiple families attending events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Cook
Frank Batterson
David Cousins
Ronald Davis
Mary Hinkel
Robert Klingman
Dean Jennings
Carol Cline
Donald Mahoney
Lowell McLavey
Barbara Thomas
Geraldine Wescott
Brainard News: Bartletts Visit Monti Cellos and Kin
Harlan Bartlett visited Monti cello Wednesday to see his aunt Mrs. Clara Bartlett and other relatives. Sunday dinner guests at Herman Boyer included Dick Henry family of Waterloon and several Barker, Weston Martin, and Clermont residents. Mother’s Day gatherings at multiple homes featured Kerrs Craft Boyers and Tripp family among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Bartlett
Monticello
Clara Bartlett
Herman Boyer
Dick Henry
Waterloon
Grace Barker
Julia Barker
Roberta Barker
Weston Martin
Calmar
Wesley Barker
West Union
Kenneth Barker
Clermont
Dan Craft
Robert Kerr
Wm. Kerr
Don Reeder
Vern Boyer
Reuben Miller
Ossian
Randy
Glen Boyer
Milton Miller
la Fonda
Stanley
Ray Gilbert
Lorraine
Clarence Tripp
Albert Erickson, Jr
Ernest Christen
Frank Christen
Lucy Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Roland Gruver
Cynthia
Curtiss
Wm. Nutting
Judy and Gary Visit West Union Host Mrs Lyon
Judy and Gary from West Union spent the day as guests in the home of Mrs. Chloa Lyon on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Gary
West Union
Community News Highlights Social Visits and Weddings
Social callers and dozen of local families gathered for birthday picnics and dinners at multiple homes. Many members travel between Decorah Cedar Rapids St Paul and St Olaf for confirmations weddings and weekend visits. Local church events include a Mission program at Marion church followed by hosted luncheons.
Runaway Horse Incident and Plowing Aid in Iowa
In Iowa a farmer named Wm Pitts was found unconscious after being trampled and dragged by horses. Forest Lamer near Walnut was aided by 23 neighbors who plowed 100 acres in six hours. A high wind in Lansing caused Mrs Karl Colbornson to fall from a porch, breaking her hip while locking a screen door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wm. Pitts
Felding
OWA
Walnut
Jury
Karl Col.bornson
Lansing
Dalmatian dog injures 8 year old girl in Storm Lake trial
A Storm Lake jury awarded 435 dollars to eight year old Marolyn Claussen for injuries from a Dalmatian coach dog that leapt on her as she left a school last September. The suit sought 1535 dollars. A stray bullet damaged a Sheffield home window last week but no one was home and the hole was only noticed the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Little Marolyn Claussen
E. E. Brouwar
Sheffield
Lightning hits Buresh barn near Riceville burns down
Lightning struck the Buresh brothers barn near Riceville recently and the structure burned to the ground. The barn is no longer standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buresh Brothers
Riceville
Darkness Increases Danger on Roads and Farms
Early darkness in autumn and winter months doubles traffic troubles and raises accident dangers on farms. The notice highlights heightened risk for drivers and farm workers as days shorten and visibility declines. Officials urge extra caution and safety measures during low light periods.
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R. A. Crider Veterinarian Dial
Elgin
L. R. Tappan
Optometrist
Elkader
E.R. Withell
D.C. Ceiropractor
State Bank
Elkader, Ia
George Metzger Bayer
Hogs & Veal Calves Bath P. Co
Watertoo Dubuque Pack
Dubuque Itureaay
Grand Meadow News
Cheery Valley News
Wadena News
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
D-X
Elgin Oil Company
John Frey
Derry
Leonhart
David
Volga
Don Leete
John Beiderman
Wilder ‘Mattocks
District Farm Bureau
Delwe
Helen Westbrook
Bridge Club
Maggie Cook
Arthur Herrling
Frank Welsh
Dawson Clark
Arthur Thomas
Walter Cook
Des Moines
Cook
State House
Ed Raftis
Rose Hastings
Elmer Struess
Danny
Wm. Hinton
Federal Dam
Edgewoood
Charles Kloppenburg
Charles Aylsworth
Fred Tschantz
Lena Peters
Peters
Floyd Patterson
Terry Whittenbaugh
Joan Oldfather
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Dubuque
Hazel Rothlisberger
Luther Marquette J
Lou Marquette
August
Alma Follen
John Follen
Ronald Moore
Freid Tachantz
Brainard News
Gunder News
Marion Church
Harold Opland
I. J. Olson
Harlan Henkes
Cedar Rapids
Julia Wettleson
Corrine Rypestol
St. Paul
Morris Woldum
Decorah
Geo. Landsgard
Kenneth Anderson
Theo. Loftsgard
Cornelius
Lloyd Reierson
Mervin Reierson
Rosina Anderson
Dale
Arvid
E. K. Mark
Kenneth Mork
Virginia Oldag
Myron Anderson
L'Myra
Washington Prairie Church
Randeen Mork
Henry Mark
Mary Kirkeberg
Clarence Kirkeberg
Oscar Lind
Joe Brorby
Marion Olson
Henry Olson
Ole Loftsgard
Rodney Smith
Orlando
Loftsgard
Lars Seim
Clarine
Hiram Olson
Arthur Amundson
Ithe Lorendo
Embretson
Ole E. Olson
Philman Embretson
St. Olaf
Milton Olson
Irvin Nyborg
Ole E. Gilson
Johnnie Olson
T. J. Olson
Towa Bullet
Schori Bros
Town
West Union Rendering Service
Lawrence Joerger
Goodyear
John Falb
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Wadena
Laurence Kaudton
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