Local notices and social visits fill Elgin week
Elgin residents report a weekend of social calls and visits across Cedar Rapids Mason City Postville and Charles City. Notables include Lula Francisco, Kathryn Nel Lillian and Margaret Nel, Clive Helms Dixie Lee and others with family gatherings and holiday plans. A new baby girl Marlene Joy born in Clermont at six pounds. Bath Packing Co. salesman Russell Kohler transfers to Rock Island and Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wede
Clermont
Marlene Joy
Russell Kohler
Baths Packing Co
Waterloo
Rock Island and
Moline
Ill
Elgin Baptist Church Service Schedule
Elgin Baptist Church lists Pastor Paul F Zoschke and Organist Lillian Schroeder. Thanksgiving services Thursday at 10 30 am. Sunday worship 1d o clock with Sunday school at 11. Evening service 7 45 pm B Y P U at 8 35. Hugo Hackmann leads. Wednesday Nov 30 prayer service and Bible study 7 pm Choir rehearsal 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Lillian Schroeder
Hugo Hackmann
St Olaf and Marion Church Services and Events
Lutheran notices list St Olaf English service at 9 o clock on November 24, bazaar by Norway Ladies Aid at 2 o clock on November 26, St Olaf Bible class at 9 30 on November 27, Marion English service at 11 o clock with invitation to all. Pastor Dr S J Strandjard invites attendance at every service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf
Norway Ladies’ Aid Bazaar
Marion
S. J. Strandjard
Epworth League Organizes at Methodist Church
Twenty five young people organized an Epworth League at the Methodist church on Friday evening. A committee including Robert Kuhler Georgia Lou Grimes Margaret Crider Kathleen Steele Robert Wenger and Dean DeSart will nominate candidates for offices. Election is set for the next meeting Friday Nov 25 at 730 pm. Weekly devotions monthly missionary meetings and periodic recreational parties are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Robert Kuhler
Georgia Lou Grimes
Margaret Crider
Kathleen Steele
Robert Wenger
Dean DeSart
1938 Christmas Seals Delivered to Elgin Volunteers
The 1938 allotment of Christmas Seals arrived for local chairmen Mrs. Strauch and Mrs. Brandt of Clermont, with invites to every town home to buy seals. Elgin residents have traditionally bought generously, aiding local distress relief. Visitors include C. S. Whitney and Paul Zurbriggen, Kanawha, who dined with the Zurbriggens and traveled to Fayette for the Upper Iowa Dubuque game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Strauch
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Elgin
C. S. Whitney
Paul Zurbriggen
Kanawha
M. Zurbriggen
Fayette
Iowa - Dubuque
Automobile Licensing Rules For 1939 In Fayette County
County treasurer urges residents to forward out of county vehicle records, junk old certificates and plates for 1938, and store cars with 1948 plates before deadlines. Penalties apply for late license renewal, with varying monthly charges. Also notes delinquents to sheriff and signing by WM Knox. Local updates include news briefs on visits and a student recital at Upper Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Knox
May Dawn Smith
Upper Iowa
Harris
Chaminade
Upper Iowa Adopts Annuity Plan for Staff and Teachers
Upper Iowa University trustees approved a retirement annuity program for teachers and administrators at the mid year meeting on November 17. The plan requires 5 percent monthly contributions from both teachers and the college. The meeting also established a committee to study improved facilities due to enrollment growth and noted a 32 percent increase in registrations from the previous year with students coming from ninety Iowa towns in thirty one counties, twelve states, and Canada. New staff additions include Martha Manning of Minnesota and C. J. Black in science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaeh
Upper Iowa University
W. H. Hoover
Waterloo
Iowa
Canada
Martha M. Manning
University of Minnesota
C. J.black
Board of
William F. Baker
Decorah
Walter H. Beall
West Union
Hoyt R. Young
Arlington
W. T. Smith
Not a Victory Dinner in Manchester Charters Twelve County Chairs
Shannon B Charlton fourth district republican chairman hosted twelve county chairmen at a dinner at the Glen Charles hotel in Manchester on Monday evening. One chair failed to appear avoiding a thirteenth at the table which pleased superstitious guests. Charlton praised campaign committee work and outlined a two year organizational plan. Mrs Hugh Angus of Frederika picked ripe strawberries for the family dinner from their Barden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon B. Charlton
Glen Charles
Manchester
Hugh Angus
Frederika
Barden
Tripoli
Elgin Ladies Study Club Meets On Mexican Border Topic
Mrs. C. O. Torkelson hosted the Elgin Ladies Study Club Tuesday evening. The discussion focused on Our Side of the Mexican Border. Papers read included So Big Texas by Mrs. C. O. Torkelson and Arizona Comes of Age by Mrs. Florence Casper. Mrs. N. E. Lewis of Centerville was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Torkelson
Elgin
Mexican
Big
Texas
Arizona
Florence Casper
N. E. Lewis
Centerville
Peter Wind Plays the Tuba in San Francisco WPA Symphony
The San Francisco WPA Symphony highlights Peter Wind as a tuba player. Albert Crum is praised as treasurer for Langenford Bakeries. Fred Robbers leads the city police patrol. Reno advertisers and Faye Money are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
WPA Symphony Orchestra
Peter Wind
Langenford Bakeries
Albert Crum
Fred Robbers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lula Francisco
Cedar Rapids
Ethel Kohler
Mrs
Mel Kohler
Lyle Light Home
Carl Fox
Faytte
C. B. Schori
Clive Helms
Dixie Lee
Max Medberry
Kathryn
Lillian and
Margaret Nel
Mason City
Chas. O'Neill
J. A. Wood
Elmer Fox
Paul Waters
Postville
R. P. Strauch
Roy Schram
Forest City
Emil Snyger
Jacob Schneider
George Metzger
Oscar Henson
la Salle
Lena Benson
Schneider
Oelwein Town
Jack Wenger
Chris Wenger
Adolph Moavenny
Hills City
5.D
Albert Dummermuth
Herbert Dummermuth
Jud Conner
Nella Capper
Anna Boland
California
Ray DeSart
Churchville
Ohio
Ira Patterson
Edith Berg
Edwin P. Anderson
Chas. Feller
Betty Meskimen
Charles City
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Mrs. Clyde Irish
Jud Conner Home
Mrs. Irish
John Falb
H. W. Falb
G. H. Falb
W. C. Falb
Lois Lehman
Anamosa
McGregor
Chris Schweitzer
Clayton Pringle
Cottage Studio
Debvein
Sarah Metzger
Hazel Butikofer
Fred Schneider Farm
Anna Falk
H. B. Greenley
Linda Lou
Frank Greenley
Ephraim Roman
Racine, Wis
P. F. Zoschke
Vernon Knight
Milton Miller
Pauline Petratz
Sumner
Oscar Benson
la Salle, Til
Boies Capper
D. R. Roberts
Earl Kiple
Westgate
Wm. Frederick
Dubuque
le Roy
Chas. Smith
Mrs. Thielde
St. Paul, Minn
P. J. Anderson
Mae
George Anderson
Bradley
Jinwood
Chas, Halstensen
John Falk, Jr
Harlan Wegner
John
George
Walter Falb
Chicago
Falb
Helen Muehlethaler
Gamma Delta Kappa Sorority
Gamma Delta Kappa
Upper
L. L. Kiple
Batoffe Club
Arthur Herrling
Leo Schori
Mary Keiser
Harry Keiser
JC. L. Huisinga
Aplington
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Glen Schori
Geo. N. Schori
Edward C. Olsen
Schori
Gordon Mosby
Albert Schori
Leo Schori, Jr
C. L. Gibson
J. W. Murray
Ruby Olson
Wm. Ewing
O. J. Olson
Samuel Mosby
Kenneth Schori
Woolstock
G. V. Zimmerlin
Kenneth
Virtus Yack
Webster City
Lewis Carter J
Lehigh
Mabel Frieden
E. Sanders
Tripolis
Elgin Furniture Store
F. C. Muehlethaler
Tuba
Reno
Faye Money
Coats
Kohler
Strutwear
Baby Stuart
Woodbury
Anser, Se
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
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