Postville High School graduates twenty four this year
Local Postville events list numerous residents’ activities with many names and places. Ruby Bark of Stanley began work at the Coffee Cup Cafe. Dorothy DeSart attended the D.C. A banquet. Edna Hunsberger and Josephine EKniel visited Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. G.N. Schori visited near West Union. Arthur Redwinkle and family moved to Rochester Minnesota for work. Frieda Freiburghaus and Virginia Doty visited the Mushlethaler home. John Kiple caught a 128 pound carp. Rose Reitz returned home from Decorah hospital improving. Mrs. Melvin Olson plans to return home after recuperating from an appendicitis operation at Decorah hospital. Mrs. Ern Holzer hosted a birthday dinner for Ernestine with several guests. J. D. Shaffer and others carried on work during illness of a local person. Hattie McKellar traveled to Chicago for a trip to Woodville, Mississippi. Dr. L. S. Hutchinson, dentist, years in Elgin. Bess Stoler visited Elkader. Charles Gruver visited Cedar Rapids. Local ads note enamel product. Various visits and picnics mentioned including a birthday party for Kenneth. Girl Scouts held mother-daughter banquet with Bernita Bopp and Marguerite Schupbach dueting.
Watch: Graduating class editors reflect after four years
The Watch notes the last three student editorials by this year’s graduating class. Members chose their own topics for comment and will share views and interests formed during four years of high school attendance.
Sportsmanship Lessons in High School Life
Sportsmanship by Hilda Meyer reflects on lessons learned in high school. It emphasizes doing one’s best, accepting outcomes with grace, teamwork, fair play, being a good loser, and facing life with a positive attitude as one moves forward to work and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Meyer
Getting the Most
Ruth Peterson considers the meaning of school commencement and life success. A man who achieved much explains that dependability and respect without sacrificing character yield the most from life. Each person gains as they give the most to others and to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Peterson
School Aid by Marguerite Schupbach
A teacher argues school is for building knowledge useful to life and work. Without applying learning, time spent in school is wasted. Students should seek fitness for their line of work and strive to distinguish themselves among world leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Schupbach
Farewell to E H S Alumni Spirit of Elgin High
Gladys Schneider reflects on graduation at Elgin High School, noting the pain of parting and the enduring value of school days. She argues athletics foster motivation and that removing sports would kill school spirit, urging graduates to face the future bravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Schneider
Elgin High School
Student Athletes Face Academic Standards Debate
A remark about students who attend school to play athletics is discussed. The author notes that athletic participation requires good grades and argues that competition should encourage maintaining higher academic standards. The message supports balancing sports and studies.
Memorial Sunday Program at Illyria Church
Illyria Church notes list Memorial Sunday events at 2 o clock including selections by the orchestra and quartet, readings by Edith Holzer and Marie Dennler, an address by Dr. Gilbert J. Chalice, and a cemetery decoration with a Martial Band. A roll call of fallen soldiers and a Legion service conclude the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Snyder
la Fonda Shaffer
Orchestra
Star Spangled Banner
Otis Rothlisberger
Reynold Strong
Graves of Heroes
Edith Holzer
Howard Shaffer
Forest
Shaffer
Clarence Thoman
Tommy Shaffer
Gilbert J. Chalice
Manchester
Solider
Soldier's Monument
Reading
Heavenly Camp Ground
Marie Dennler
Perry Medberry
Baptist Church Notes Weile May Services
Baptist church schedules Pentecost service at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m B Y P U prayer meeting at 7 30 English service at 8 p m Wed May 27 2 p m the meeting choir rehearsal at 9 p m Sunday school picnic set for the fair grounds West Union Tuesday June 2. Last Sunday afternoon a fine Sumner meeting. Annual state B Y P U meetings at Buffalo Center June 9 to 11. Expect to send a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedney
Fair Grounds
West Union
Sumner
Buffalo Center
Strong delegation welcomes church visit from Pastor Ph Lauer
A note welcomes a strong delegation and invites them to attend the church with Pastor Ph Lauer greeting the group. The message emphasizes hospitality and the invitation for service and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Ph. Lauer
M E Church Notes Snyder to Lead Service
M E Church Notes Snyder, minister J 5 announces worship at 10 a m with baptism and reception. Louis Klingman pianist. Sunday school at 11 with a new young ladies class led by Mrs Mel Kohler plus welcome to mothers business and professional ladies. Plan to be present Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Kohler
Lutheran Church Notes May 24 Pentecost Services
Lutheran churches list schedule for May 24 including Norway at 9 Norse Pentecost services Marion at 11 Norse Pentecost First Lutheran of McGregor at 3 Penticost St Olaf Chapel at 8 English Pentecost May 31 no services due to district meeting
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Norway
Marion
First Lutheran of
Wind and fire damage hit rural Estherville area
In Estherville Iowa residents report a windy st orm causing damage from a windmill wheel at the Martin Wenger farm and a damaged hog house at Ern Holzer’s as the storm cited across the countryside. Georges H Kiple and John Kiple opened a horse shoe court with two electric lights attracting evening crowds. John DeSart recuperates after illness with light work and cautious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wenger
Ern Holzer
Georges H
John Kiple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin
Postville High School
Ruby Bark
Stanley
Coffee Cup Cafe
Dorothy DeSart
Oelwein
Edna Hunsberger
Josephine Ekniel
Cedar Rapids
GN. Schori
Eac. Olsen
Arthur Redwinkle
Rochester
Minn
Frieda Freiburghaus
Ottumwa
Virginia Doty
Waterloo
F. C. Mushlethaler
Rose Reitz
Decorah Hospital
Melvin. Olson
K. E. Mark
Ernestine
Margaret Grimm
Margaret Strauch
Zella Boyle
Harold Weibel
Kenneth Evans
Eva Mae Frieden
J. D. Shaffer
J. J. Phillips
Kenneth Mark
Mr. Welch
Hattie McKellar
Chicago
John McKellar
Woodville
Miss
Orville McKellar
Miss McKellar
Bess Stoler
Elkader
Samuel Mosby
Fayette
Charles Gruver
Cedar Rapida
F.C. Mason
Celis Meyer
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Postville
Vera Randolf
Bloomfield
Fred Remier
Ella Lehman
Clermont
Gus Hackman
Mrs. Hackman
Baby
K. B. Mark
Melvin Olson
Almer Anderson
Henry Kamps
Colesburg
Lyle Engelhart
Luana
George Pollitt
Rudy Possehl
William Oscar
Possehl
Rose Frieden
F. L. Sires
Holy Cross
Ed Riser
Vern Sires
Preston
Doc
Schultz
Lamont
Bonce
Kenneth
al Schori
Samuel. Mosby
C. B. Schori
Gordon Mosby
Joan
Keith Thoma
L. B. Carter
Bernita Bopp
Rollin
Rollins Service
Kohler’s
Marshall Fields
Iowa
Alice Hanson
Alice Houg
Frieda Miller
Lewis Thoma
William Waibel Hamer
George
Andersen Literary
Ruby Boyle
Illyria
Legion Benediction
Baptist Church
M. E. Church Notes
Snyder
Myrs
Louis Klingman
Lutheran Church Notes
Estherville
J. Strandford
John DeSart
Max Thom
Goodyear
Torkelson Bros
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