Social notes and visits across Elgin and environs
Adel resident Howard Mason visits for several days with Mr and Mrs Ortin and families in Elgin. Fragments mention teaching duties completed in Crystal Wake, plans to join Lieut Mitchell in San Diego Coast Guard, and various weekend gatherings, dinners, birthdays, and trips among residents of Adel Postville Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
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Howard Mason
Adel
Ortin” Mason
Coast Guard
Gene Schori
Cedar Rapids
Leo Schori
Harold Opland
Elgin
Robert H. Allen
Decorah
Annie Rietertje Ormsby
Sharon Ann O'Neill
Ads Kay Falk
Nicky Baumgartner
Pamela Crothier
Letha Light
Roberta Wilson
Eloise Lantz
Alice
Verna Grimm
Jimmie Albrecht
Nancy Larson
Bonnie Lantz
C. J. Mulford
Trex
Chas
O'Neil
Sharon
Ida Christen
Betty
John’ 'Tillotson
Ruth
John Dennler
Catrig Doty
South Hav! Michi
Alta Kingman
T. S. Brubeck
Yuba City
Calif
Francis DeSart
T. F. Shipton
Chester
L. O. Koevenig
Postville
C. A Harrington
Leo Falb
Robert Falb
Joh, Wis
Leo
Hezekiah and Judah Facing Peril and Revival
In a period of peril for Judah under Hezekiah the nation found revival as the temple was cleansed and Passover observed. Sennacherib threatened Jerusalem but the Lord defeated the Assyrian host, proving strength comes from God not earthly alliances. Hezekiah’s folly in showing wealth to Babylon warns against trusting mere human power.
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Judah
Uzziah
Israel
Hezekiah
Assyria
Sennacherib
Jerusalem
Rabshakeh
God
Temple
Isaiah
Philistia
Nineveh
Babylon
Joniany
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Youth Activities
The Methodist church announces morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and a Daily Vacation Bible School with good enrollment. Memorial Day Friday closes school. Thursday features choir practice at 7, youth fellowship at 8 15, and a life of a boy mission school film. Installation of youth officers and a Children’s Day program by Daily Vacation Church School pupils will occur on Sunday at the regular morning service led by Rev Bruce D Jones.
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Mission School
Youth Fellowship
Bruce D. Jones
Lutheran Church Notes June Church Services Schedule
St Olaf holds 9 30 service and Marion offers 11 o clock service on June 1. Marion hosts an 8 pm Luther League. Everyone is welcome at each service. Dr J Strandford is pastor.
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St. Olaf
Marion
Luther League
J. Strandford
Card of Thanks to New Hampton Hospital Helpers
Mrs John Howard expresses sincere gratitude for cards and gifts received during hospital stay. Special thanks to the Social Hour Choir for their lovely gift. Remembrances were a great comfort and will be remembered.
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Hampton Hospital
John Howard
Dora Lee Medberry thanks Postville hospital group
Dora Lee Medberry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cares letters and gifts during her hospital stay at Postville. She notes the support helped passage of time and conveys sincere appreciation.
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Postville Hospital
Dora Lee Medberry
In Memoriam for Robert Benson
In memory of our loving son and brother who passed away a year ago. We miss you Robert and recall your carefree yet understanding ways. We grieve not always for we trust our Heavenly Father fulfilled your wish to be with your Daddy. May God someday reunite us there. Mrs. Ruby Benson Beverly Verla and Burnell.
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Robert
Ruby Benson
Beverly
Verla and
Burnell
Senior class honors and milestone notes in 1947 school paper
The Purple and White Tattler thanks supporters and Mr. Strauch. Commencement awards list valedictorian Ivan Torkelson and several 80 plus averages, plus perfect attendance recognitions. Athletic letters awarded across classes, followed by a senior slumber party and a traditional senior breakfast at Echo Valley Park with open-fire cooking.
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Ivan Torkelson
Bertha
Betha Jane Casper
Pat Herwig
Lowell Strong
Avia Low
Delores Torkelson
Doug Gilbertson
Dona Gilbertstoon
Dean Tork
Elson
Gordon Pollock
Robert Hanson
Donald Frieden
Eunice Gehring
Marilyn Falk
Karolin Falk
Lyle Butikefer
Jim Bovis
Mahlon Lantz
Leo Lehman
Noel Smith
Robert Boyle
Doris Nyborg
Dora Lee Medberry
June Grimm
Joyce Gerhing
Marie Adrian
George Christen
William Dennier
Robert Downey
Louis Halverson
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Gene Konichek
Kenneth Larson
Kenneth Fascher
Reynold Shaffer
Dorothy Grimm
Pat Herwis
Echo Valley Park
Local visits noted in West Union and Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Bale Kamm of West Union visited Monday evening in the Vern Boyer home. Mrs Cilla Baldwin went to Cedar Rapids Tuesday to visit in the Joe Kinan home. Glenda and Russell Wede spent Monday in the Vern Boyer home. The group included Mrs Frieda Etter and Marlene.
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Bale Kamm
West Union
Frieda Etter
Marlene, Glenda
Russell Wede
Vern Boyer
Cilla Baldwin
Cedar Rapids
Joe Kinan
Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary at Alyria Church
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dennler were honored for their silver wedding anniversary at Alyria church on Sunday May 25 with a large crowd of friends and relatives. The couple’s wedding date was May 24. A church basement dinner followed and Rev. Bruce D. Jones and family joined at a table decorated with Toses. Gifts included money and a wedding cake from local families.
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Ben Dennler
Alyria
Bruce D. Jones
Roscoe Larson
Martin Minihan
Orlin Mason
Weekend visitors gather at Mason City area homes
Mrs Roy DeSart of Mason City hosted four callers Monday afternoon at the John Luchsinger home. Mrs Earl Lugler of Waukon and former local teacher Pearl Hass spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler. Shirley Glass of Dundee Vir ginia Hansen of Oxford Junction Margie Dennler Dubuque and Thomas Dennler Wadena were weekend guests at the Louis home.
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R. V. Porter
Monticello
Edith Berg
Philip Hogan
Chicago
Oscar Holden
Alfred Martie
Monona
Leslie HI
Joe Shanklin
Bob Conner
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Fascher
Bernice Blockhus
McGregor Public
Chas. Feller
Dubuque
Emma Bunting
Mae Watson
Bethany
Leslie Cooley
Roy. F. DeSart
Mason City
Beverly Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Louis ‘Dennler
George Jones, St
Wadena
Geo. Hanson
Joe Hansen
Des Moines
Hanson
Sam Lehman
Lyle Leath
Charles City
Lehman
Reuben Lehman
Leath
Dwight Grover
John Barnhouse
Clermont
Wanda Barnhouse
Lew Gruver
Roy DeSart
John Luchsinger
Earl Lugler
Waukon
Pearl Hass
Shirley Glass
Dundee
Virginia Hansen
Oxford Junction
Margie Dennler
Thomas Dennler
Louis Dennler
Gossip as bane of era sparks local debate in Enid
In Enid Oklahoma residents discuss the social harms of gossip and its impact on community life. The column notes narrow minded views and urges focus on issues rather than people.
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Enid
Pleasant Valley 4-H Meeting at Miller Home
Pleasant Valley 4-H met Friday evening May 23 at Lorraine and LaFonda Miller’s home. Eight members answered roll call with Miss Vaupel Mrs L Gehring Mrs M Miller Mrs J Gehring and new member Alta Seago present. Eunice Gehring chosen softball captain. Phyllis Gehring nominated for county office. Joyce Gehring to attend the Ames convention next month. Posture talk given. Lunch served by Mrs Miller.
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Lorraine
LaFonda Miller
Miss Vaupel
L. Gehring
M. Miller
J. Gehring
Alta Seago
Eunice Gehring
Phyllis Gehring
Joyce Gehring
Ames
4-H Tour to Cedar Rapids for All Girl Clubs
All girls in 4-H clubs may attend a Cedar Rapids tour funded through Quaker Oats and Killian's Home Furnishings. Tickets are 2.50 dollars covering bus fare to Cedar Rapids and back. Girls should bring a sack lunch due to food anticipated difficulties.
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Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats and
Killian
It is unethical to appeal to prejudice say World Herald
A brief quotation from the Omaha World Herald warns that exploiting prejudice to gain friends or influence people is unethical. The remark reflects a cautionary stance on manipulation and bias in social interactions. It anchors the idea with a reputable source while highlighting ethical concerns.
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Omaha World- Herald
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Lulu Schmid
Kensington Club
Fred Gehring
Lena Cooley
Fred Kohles
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Roller Rink
Torkelson Bros
Harold G. Lundquist
D. D. aPmis
Moody Bible Tame of
Cilanno
Westera Newspaper Union
International Jounnil of Religious Education
Thut
Begin Baptist Church
Paul F. Zoschke
Ruth Krueger
Lutheran Church Notes
Memoriam
Echo
Purple and White Tattler
Strauch
Paul Larson
Leo L. Schori
Pleasant Valley
Dlenois
D. T
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C. Muchlethaler & Sons
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