Rev John H C Walters Rites Mark Life Of Local Clergyman
Obituary notices mark the death of Rev John H C Walters born Harrison County Ohio December 11 1848 died May 21 1937 at eighty eight with services held at United Brethren Church in Wadena. He taught in public schools and served as minister across Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota until ill health retired him from active ministry. The community mourns his passing with extensive funeral details and a long list of relatives and friends noted.
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John H. C. Walters
Harrison County
Ohio
Western College
Fayette
Linn
Bremer
United Brethren Church
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
George Jennings
Wadena
Purley Jennison
Maynard
Margaret Big
Roy Leonhart
Robert Ernst
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Vera Roberta
Elgin
Geraldine Schori
Arthur Herrling
Wanda Shaffer
Howard Crandall
M. H. Minihan
A. J. Cox
Volga
Waterloo
A. G. Herrling
Kansas City
Lyle Herrling
Art Herrling
Frances Jones
Lawrence Whitcher
Cedar Valley Hillbillies
Myles Koloc
Ernie Arnold
Kenneth Marquette
West Union
Sam Smock
Lou Marquette
Earl Livingston
Bert Marquette
John Osbourne
Orville Bunting
Don Henry Auto Repairing and Welding Ad in Wadena
Don Henry offers acetylene welding metal turning and auto repair services in Wadena Iowa. Contact phone 26011 and visit for reliable auto care and welding needs. We appreciate your business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Iowa
Mrs Clara Wold dies after long illness on homestead
Clara Wold wife of Theo Wold and daughter of Peder Vellersven died of heart trouble on May 19 1937 at age 53. Born November 15 1883 she was baptized and confirmed in Marion Lutheran church. She helped on the Ole Wold farm with devotion to family and neighbors and leaves husband sister Marie Elizabeth Camody of Chicago brother Henry Vellersven and others. Funeral May 22 at Norway Lutheran church with Rev S J Strandford officiating. Burial near church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wold
Peder Vellersven
Marion Lutheran Church
Theo, Wold
Ole Wold
Grandpa Wold
Clara
Wenbelwaye Wostrig Wien
Glara
God Who
Norway Church and
Ladies’ Aid
Mary
John Carmody
Marie Elizabeth Camody
Chicago
Henry Vellersven
Lamberton
Minn
Norway Lutheran Church
J. Strandford
Death of Philip Abbey in Hoodsport Washington
Philip Abbey aged 71 died at his home in Hoodsport Washington a week ago Sunday May 16 Funeral services were held the following Wednesday He was born and raised in Elm and moved west about forty five years ago He was a brother of the late Mrs E G Stoehr Mrs Mary Moser Mrs Emma Reusser and Bertha Abbey of Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Wm. Feller
Dorcas Society
Schiffler
Arlington
Ladies’ Club
Presbyterian Church
Evan Aeschliman
Phyllis Herwig
Alla Leonhart
Warner Aylsworth
Lamont
Chas. Aylsworth
Rev
Elliott
Junior Sniffin
Raymond Felder
Blanche
Aeschliman
Glee Club
Blanche Acschliman
Philip Abbey
Hoodsport
Washington
Mr. Abbey
Elm
West
E. G. Stoehr
Mary Moser
Emma Reusser
Bertha Abbey
Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Jud Conner Visit Joe Dickinson Home
Mr and Mrs Jud Conner spent Sunday at the Joe Dickinson home near Fayette, sharing a quiet afternoon and catching up with family in the rural community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jud Conner
Joe Dickinson
Fayette
Evans Drives In Lone Run In Upper Iowa Victory
Evans hit a first at bat triple that scored on an infield grounder for Upper Iowa in a 1 0 win over Luther. Spectators pegged it as a home run but the base coach halted him at third. The win put Upper Iowa atop the Iowa conference, sharing first with Luther before Tuesday. A large local crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken” Evans
Death of Forrest D. Lawrence in Portland
Forrest D. Lawrence, 77, died Tuesday in Portland Oregon. He was born in Elkader and formerly a Elgin businessman in a mill partnership with Lew Ehrlich before moving to Portland in 1902 where he partnered in iron works until retirement about 20 years ago. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest D. Lawrence
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Lawrence
Elkader
Elgin
Lew Ehrlich
Hearing on West Union R R Abandonment Case
Interstate Commerce Commission examiner in Manchester resumes hearing on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific to abandon 58 miles of the Turkey River branch through Turkey River Junction Millville Osterdock Garber Elkport Littleport Mederville Osborne Volga Wadena Lima and West Union. Railroad cites losses of 13 000 to 20 000 annually over five years due to truck freight. Protesters warn mail would be hauled by truck or star routes with poor roads and zigzag delivery. Town railroad commission backs residents against the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific Railway
Fayette
Clayton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Manchester
Turkey River
Turkey River Junction
Millville
Osterdock
Garber
Elkport
Littleport
Mederville
Osborne
Volga
Wadena
Lima
West Union
Town Railroad Commission
Auxiliary Meeting Held Wednesday
The American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday evening May 19 at the home of Mrs. John Falk with Mrs. Ed Wenger and Mrs. Mary Skarshaug assisting hostesses. A report on the Northwood conference was given, and the group adopted a child and planned clothing donations. Delegates were elected for the county meeting at Wadena. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
John Falk
Ed Wenger
Mary Skarshaug
Adelia Torkelson
Northwood
Wadena
Clayton County League Formed Eight Teams Schedule Open May 30
An eight team Clayton County League united including Edgewood Farmersburg Garber Guttenberg Littleport McGregor Monona and Strawberry Point forming a 14 game schedule. The season opens Sunday May 30. Local social notes mention guests and parties including Helen Wenger’s fifth birthday. A new Gibson electric refrigerator ad promises improved storage and faster freezing at Feller's Hardware, Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Farmersburg
Garber
Guttenberg
Littleport
McGregor
Monona
Strawberry Point
G. J. Mosby
Walter Durscher
Helen Wenger
Joe
Gibson
Feller
Elgin
Build Now Before Prices Rise Say Home Improvement Ad
A vintage style ad urges free estimates for paint roofing and cement with a push to start building now before material costs increase. It mocks rising prices and old inefficiencies while encouraging material sales and screen repairs. It cites Holmes and the Congressional Record for confirmation.
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Ocel
Don Henry
Philip
Evans Hits Long
Forrest Lawrence
Albert Kellerhals
Sarah Rudin
Louie Neukom
Cisna Park
Alfred Imhof
Noon
Princeton, Il
F. W. Hoisington
Methodist Church
M. BE. Parsonage
Irene Kinner
Lorena Kinner
Toledo
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Echo Lake
West Union R. R
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Herman Helmers
Rock Valley
Bert Gruver
Glen Webb
Rockford
Clifton Pringle
Clermont
Lew Gruver
Watkins
Harold Light
Weat Union
Ile
J. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
Clayton Counter League
Oleon
Stoehr
Frank Kiple
Jesup
M. ¥. Kiple
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Philadelphia
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Congressional Record
Schori & Kuster Lumber Company
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