Elgin High Notes Roster of Activities and New Student Arrival
The Elgin High classes report end of year events. The sophomore class held a party at Ossian with a roast and a show, the freshmen hosted a picnic at the Old Stone House, and the eighth grade planned a May 18 picnic. Eighth graders present oral reports, civics trials, and exams Friday. The Freshman and Sophomore choruses joined events at Beck Bone State Park with a picnic and roller skating. New student Paul Subs from Munich joins Elgin High and fits in quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clas Partice
Walker
Elgin Park
Ossian
Beck Bone State Park
Manchester
Charles Capper
Marcia Wolf
Patsey Capper
William Tonkelson
Glen Snyder
Stan Wenger
Sara
Ogle
Christmas reflections and community notices
Georgana Falb describes a busy Christmas in Calcutta with carols nativity play and a Parsee boy portraying a wise man highlighting race prejudice and Christian fellowship. The letter praises light in others amid hardship and notes overseas mailing costs. Local social visits and greetings follow, listing multiple families and gatherings around Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
India
Calcutta
Dorothy Clarke Wilson
Egypt
Christian Fellowship
Georgana Falb
Drowned Man in Grand River Car Accident
Floyd Haerger of Grand River, 42, drowned when his car struck a bridge piling, left the road, and plunged into waist-deep water. the submerged vehicle overturned with Haerger inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Haerger
Grand River
Marion Dorcas Society to Meet at Church Parlor
The Marion Dorcas Society will meet at the church parlors on Saturday May 20. Hostesses include Mary Kirkeberg Mrs Rosina Anderson Mrs Aldora Anderson and Mrs Marvin Staake. The article lists numerous local families attending a series of Sunday dinners and birthdays around Luana Decorah and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dorcas Society
Mary Kirkeberg
Rosina Anderson
Aldora Anderson
Marvin Staake
Wm. Lupher
Luana
Ray Jacobin
Wayne Kesterson
David
al Rankin
Johnnie
Milo Jacobin
Judy
Harvey Anderson
Ray Swenson
Alma Anderson
Kenneth, Dale
Elver Anderson
Orvin Thompson
DeVere Halverson
Ruth J Lottsgerd
Otto Gisleson
Gunda Gisleson
Milo
James Johnson
Bottenan
N.D
Lars Seim
Decorah
Herald Opsand
T. J. Olson
Waldo Embretson
Hirtm
Gerald
Milo Olson
Marion Olson
Harlan Henkes
Larry
Joseph Knowes
Kegan Nosek
Johnnie Olson
Elgin Local News Sampler Highlights Local Visits and Health
Elgin notes Mr.erman Schupbach remains a medical patient at Postville hospital since Thursday. Numerous local families, including Whitfords Wem Union and Gilsons Clermont, hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Several residents attended the Welshea celebration at Ames, with many local names and towns listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erman Schupbach
Postville Hospital
Guy Whitford
Wem Union
Wayne Gileoo
Clermont
Donald Gilson
H. B. Gilson
Whitford
Gilson
Inez Shafter
George Gilson
Dubsque
Butt
Virtus
York and Sons
Excelsior Springs
H. D. Yack
Tom Desmond
D’rene
Brighton
Warren Joyce
Oelwein
Otto Krueger
Harry Johnson
Cresco
Barney McMullen
Pauline Dennler
Wm. Larson
Elkader
Ida Christen
George
Dale Jensen
Jacob Lehman
John Dennler
Louis Hofer
Rob Lehman
Fred Funk
Harry Dennler
Iva Erickson
Fred Yunker
Wesley Miller
Lee Clarey
Rock Valley
G. J. Mosby
Walter Durscher
Mra
L. L. Kiple
H. BH. Wolf
Robert Wenger
Sioux City
Chris Wenger
Lee Brainard
Postville
Gerald Blockhus
Decorah Hospital
Emmet Light
Fayette
Lyle Light
Letha
Reuben Light
Waterloo
Grace Norton
Billings
Mont
Leo Greenley
Vinton
Elton Greenley
Marshalltown
Frank Greeney
Elgin
Ames
R. A. Crider
Sue Bovis
Jim
Mia
Max Medberry
Guernsey Smith
Reynold Strong
Jeanette
Omalee Butikofer
Reece Gibbs
Lorraine
Robert Yearous
Leo Olson
West Union
Amy Torkeleon
Cedar Fells
Louis Leath
Chas, Chaproan
Social Visit Highlights From Cedar Rapids to Volga
A long list of local gatherings unfolds across multiple towns. Geo Jennings visits at Leonard Roberts’s home, with several Cedar Rapids guests including Mr and Mrs Blazald Stechr and Mr Anderson. Carl Torkelson, Clarence Muehlethaler, and others host dinners in Clermont, West Union, Ossian, and Volga as families share Mother's Day and birthday moments. Several health notes and weekend travels appear, including L G Lehmren at St Marys Hospital Rochester for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana Miariene
John Solaman
Fayette
Olle Lothagand Thane
Arthur Amoundson
Morne Amnundson
Janet
Bermant Hanson
Harold Opsand
Sundsy
Lloyd Heierson
Cornelius Reierson
Allien Anderson
Hulda Sutter
Ivan Anderson
Rodney Smith
Kaye Loftegard
Ole Loftegard
T. T. Loftsgard
Thea. L. Loftsgard
Mervin Reierson
Keith Brainard
Postville
Anna Brorby
Lizzie Skarshaug
Ames
Oscar Lind
Lind
al Rankin
Johnnie
Wayne Kesterson
David
Norman Raisch
Chaplin
Ole Lofiegard
Harley Radloff
Milo Jacobin
Mervin Heierson
Gundey
Clarence Peterson
Harold Halverson
Harvey Anderson
P. EK. Peterson
Geo Jennings
Waders
Visting
Leonard Roberts
Blazald Stechr
Mr. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Hulda Stechr
Mie
Smith
Plainfield
Geo. Macvery
Mayeth
Clifford Feller
Waterloo
Henry Peller
Durinth
Minn
Ida Grether
Leo Grether
St Volga
Mir
Mire
FF. C. Muebiethaler
Paul Zurbriggen
Nons
Clarence Muefflethaler
BW. Fath
H UW. Fath
Ajan
Roger Falb
Charlotte Feller
Ai Eleader
Leon Jacob
Lloyd Jacob
Sheffield
Alfred Jacob
Jews City
al B. Jacob
AC. Schroeder
John Schaer
Chas. Feller
Jims Muncie
Florence
John’ Muncie
Perry Medberry
Glen Medberry
Volga
Della Chapman
Arthur Chapman
Max Thoma
Dean Culver
Oelwein
Louis
Keith Thoma
Hancock County
C. Muehlethaler
Irs
Alden Pinney
Benton
Alden
Leo Seleyn
Reuben
Frieda Etter
Ee Teee
Great Frieden
Reuben Howard
Mr. Howard
Roland Grover
Thos
Archie How
West Union
Alvin Burnden
Sant Pennenda
Calif
Brinda Bitter
Reuben ‘Miller
Ossian
Fred Wede
Raymond Boleyn
Lee
Robert Boleyn
Alma Scholén
Irvin
Mebel Grueer
Roland Gruver
Mrr
W. Luce
Esliers Sundsy
H. A. ‘Luce
L. A
Rochester
Alton Senders
Charles City
Gerald Frieden
Connie
Alvina Frieden
Bird causes noon siren fault near Whitten resolved
Whitten residents puzzled by a noon fire siren malfunction noted the alert failed to use a low C moon call. Crews found a bird and nest in the siren brushes and removed them, restoring normal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Whitten
Baked pea wall over an open flame described
A fragment notes a 20 inch height item described as baked pea wall over an open flame. No clear context or subjects present to identify people or organizations or a location or date.
Cabf Led to Market By Robert Lewis in Weller Incident
A man named Cabf was led to market by Robert Lewis of Weller. He forced his feet through the cab rear window, pinning the driver to the steering wheel. They found the truck overturned in a ditch nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
Weller
Enna
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Marlys Wenger
Bruce Aebsing
Susie Markene
Darlene Sein
Shirley Rensser
Deon Pollock
Acade News
Bonnie Howerd
Verla Benson Memier
Arlene Buroden
Clare J Hendrickson
Sephamare Claes
Jane Dennler
Fouree Pinney
Sepia Sater
Oma Busikofer
Bhir
Rome Vc
Frestman
Consumer's Union Magazine
Reierson
Lehman
Anita
Wenger
Robert Musser
Jeannie
Alvin Lehman
Norway
Elgin High
Paul Subs
Paul
Munich
Germany
Gunder News
John Tillotson
eLaan
Schori & Kusterler
Iowa
Mr. Farmer
Clermont Elgin Food Locker
Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Elgin Furniture Store
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