Busy Weekend Visits From Cresco to West Union
A series of Sunday dinners and afternoon visits linked Cresco households of Mr and Mrs Bernard McMullen and Mr and Mrs Otto Krueger with numerous area families including Rev Vanderbeck and Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson. Attendees included George Hanson, Kenneth Evans, Rex Mulford, and many others from Postville, Elkader, Clinton, Mason City, and Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard’ McMullen
Gary
L. D
Cresco
Otto Krueger
John Vanderbeck
Harry ‘Johnson
Clarence Kohis
Strawberry Point
Sam Kaperies
Galen
George Anderson
Parkersburg
P. J. Anderson
Ghiesta
Mra
Mabel Gruver
Richard Miller
Helen Dawson
Lawrence Etter
Dale Kelly
Roland Gruver
Wayne Grimes
Patsy Hemmingson
West Union
DeVere
Postville
Lois Dennler
Elkader
Ruth Loftsgard
Albert Halverson
Jacob Schneider
Harold Halverson
Lloyd Loftsgard
Melvin McElhinney
Stoddard
Wis
Liester Gehring
F. Lammert
Grant Schultz
The
Bay
Herwig
Elsie Smith
Luna ‘West Union
Charles’ Gehring
George Hanson
Joe Hanson
Mason City
Kenneth Evans
Clinton
Grace Evans
Arthur ‘Lantz
Gus Krueger
Janette
Jeanette
Mary Skargshaug
Ames
Jack Stone
Collins
Rex Mulford
George Falb
John Falb
Leo Lehrhan
Karolee
Roger Walker
Marcia
Bonnie
Arthur Lemen
Decorah
John Tillotson
C. J. Mulford
Orlin Reimer
Randa
John Hader
Russell Larson
Philman Larson
Emer Meyer
Ben Schori
E. J. Hackett
Chicago
Lorimer Larson
Nancy
L Larsons
O. H. Larson
Elgin Baptist Church Plans May Services and Talks
The Friendly Church led by Pastor John Vanderbeck lists May events including Tsibitha Society at 7:30 p m junior choir 9:00 p m Hour of Power 8:45 p m senior choir and May 15 morning worship at 10:00 a m with a message Growth of a Christian at 11:00 a m Missionary address There is a CBY project offering and a weekly thought about salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBY Project
Methodist Church FE Service and Activities Schedule
Methodist Church FE presents worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Youth fellowship meets Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Evening Circle will meet May 20 at the home of Mrs. Leo Falb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Steinman
Leo Falb
Elgin Lutheran Church Choir and Classes Schedule
Elgin Lutheran Church under Pastor Vance R Knutsen invites. Thursday May 13 at 7 30 p m senior choir practice. Saturday May 15 at 1 15 p m catechetical class. Sunday May 16 at 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m divine worship service. welcome to worship services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance R Knutsen
St Olaf Lutheran Church May Services and Local Visits
St Olaf Lutheran Church schedules confirmand meetings May 15 in Marion and Dorcas work with Rosina Anderson Mer vin Anderson Marvin Staake and Mary Kirkeberg serving. May 16 Norway services at 9 30 a m Marion at 11 00 a m. May 20 Bergan Aid with Mrs Clarence Havelick serving. Choir and pastor note welcome to all services. Community visits include Rochester patients Mrs John McMillan Walter Wenger and Mrs Trydia Odegard hosting guests. local families entertain and travel for music festival at Luther College Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf
Marion
Dorcas
Rosina Anderson
Mervin Anderson
Marvin Staake
Mary Kirkeberg
Norway
Bergan Aid
Clarence Havelick
J. Strandford
Thanks for the Kindness From Clifton Wilson and Neighbors
A note of gratitude from Clifton Wilson thanking relatives friends and neighbors for cards and help with farm work during illness. He expresses Great appreciation for all the kindness received. Sip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carda
Clifton Wilson
Sip
Community Socials and Visits Reported Across Towns
A stream of visitors and social events is noted across numerous towns. Families from Elkader Volga Cedar Falls Waterloo Nora Springs Nora Springs Decorah St Olaf and Oelwein are mentioned as guests, callers, and hosts at multiple homes including the Dan Butikofer, Selmer Holm, D J Crain and Edwin Embretson residences with trips to St Paul and Oelwe in for Mother's Day and a May 23 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Butikofer
Ole Embretson
Tvers
Nels Embretson
Elkadet
Willie Thorsgaard
Volga
Myron Hoig
Merlin
Hellum
Ben Butikofer
Marilyn
John Jacobson
Nora Springs
Clarence Jacobson
Galt
Selmer Holm
Merley
Trousdale
Dumont
Richard Trousdale
Cedar Falls
Jon Trousdale
Louis Steinman
Waterloo
E. G. Steinman
Nels Olson
Oelwein
Carl Rasmussen
Dick Temple
Curtis Reison
Luther College, Decorah
C. C. Torkelson
John Vanderbeck
St. Paul
Vanderbeck
Elmer
Dan Butikofer, Jr
Anna Pratt
Elkader
Belen Reinhart
Otis Torkelson
Jane
Albert L. Denniler
Kathy
Marcia
Edwin Embretson
St. Olaf
Doris Meyer
Postville
Paul Embrettson
Leon Shepard
Oelwe
Chester Arthur
Local social visits span Elkader and surrounding towns
Mrs. Alice O'Brien spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Keiser. The Walter Medberry family were Mother's Day dinner guests at the John Kiple, Jr. home near Elkader. Mr. and Mrs Willis Schultz, Marion, were weekend guests in the home of the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gilson. They also visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schultz, Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon ‘Boyle
Robert Miller
Oelwein
Leo Grether
Ida Grether
Mdms
Archie Schroeder
Postville
Alfred Jacob
John Schaer
John Steffens
Dean Torkelson
Weston Noble
Joe Noble
George Wearhelm
Curtis Reise
Luther College, Decorah
Mt. Vernon
Cornell
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Cornell ‘Oratorio Chorus
Helen Reinhart
C. R. Jacobson
Galt
Trydia Odegard
Alice O'Brien
Mary Keiser
Walter Medberry
John Kiple, Jr
Elkader
Willis Schultz
Marion
Donald Gilson
Emil Schultz
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Baird
Bernice Blockhus
Inez Shaffer
Paul Rubens
Reynold Shaffer
Wadena
H. D. Yack
Silvis
Tom Desmond
Einhard
Elgin
Olson
PROM
PM Aea
Elgin Baptist Church
Elgin Lutheran Church
St. Olaf Lutheran Churches
Folks
Kunath Maid-Rite Shop
Chuck — Jean
Iowa
Max Thoma
Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church
Clermont
George Durscher
Fred Schaer
Frakes
Pricea
Admiral Blue
Seddle Ton
Bermuda Green
Colorado Brown
Elgin Furniture Store
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