Wedding of Sarah Seitz in a lace gown and satin veil
The double-ting ceremony officiated by Rev E Wayne Ler featured white daisies, satin bows, and organ accompaniment by Mrs Ivan Schulte. The bride wore chantilly lace with sequin trim and a long illusion veil, with sister Claud Likoffer as matron of honor and bridesmaid in blue nylon chiffon. The reception followed at the church parlors with family, gifts, and cake served by church helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wayne .Ler
Jody Bundrick
Ivan Schulte
Louis Seitz
Marine
Chantilly
Stephan
Claud’ Likofer
Charles Christianson
Breegtoon Seitz
Lena
Marcia
Moose
Walton
Joey Bulikote
Charlene Nichols
Waterville
Age
Eugene Lehman
Ronald Loftsgard
Richard Frieden
Irene Swanson
Judy Hangartner
Sharon Ae Bach
G. Berger
Weervae
Jim Schlitter
Monona
Bert Bune
Aisha Rees
Ehibaged
Eholt Hoe
New Address Stankey Capper and Family Notes
An address note records Stankey Capper at 1524 Henson Apt 1 Kalamazoo Michigan with mentions of Soh Cel birthday. It notes Mr Wells born in 1801 in Chesham England, married there, moved to this country in 1890, later had ten children and now has 16 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stankey Capper
Henson
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Mr. Wells
Chesham
England
Wadena News Presbyterian Church Lady Martin and 4-H Club Notes
Sunday services at the Wadena Presbyterian Church include a 30 am Sunday School, 7:30 Worship, and 7:46 Youth Fellowship. The Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H Club met at Mary Baldwin’s home with roll call food memorization. Officers elected were Eileen Rubens president, Rita Jellings vice president, Janet Erickson secretary treasurer, and Mary Baldwin reporter. Members studied food and nutrition, planned an oyster stew, and received a gift for retiring leader Mrs Keith Jennings. The group prepared chili and welcomed new leader Mrs Lyle Rubens. Local families, including the Fennells and Freys, visited or traveled, and wedding plans disrupted by travel are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H
Mary Baldwin
Eileen Rubens
Rita Jellings
Ares
Janet Erickson
Peporter
Dorothy
Roberts
Humphrey
Evelyn Aeschliman
Keith Jennings
Lyle Rubens
Tothers
Alumni Invited to Homecoming Dance at Valley High
Valley High invites alumni and current students to a homecoming dance at the school gym on Friday evening October 7 from 10 to 11 30 p m Each attendee may bring one guest and school party rules will stay in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Entertain Study Club Hosts Elgin Members Meeting
Mrs. John Tillotson entertained the Elgin Study Club at her home Tuesday evening October 4. Mrs. H. D. Yack assisted. only one member absent, Mrs. H. H. Wolf, away. Mrs. Beulah Arneson of Sioux City was present. The club voted to sponsor a Halloween party at Elgin gym on October 31 for elementary children, with Mrs. Rex Mulford in charge and Mrs. Guernsey Smith discussing the apportionment issue and the two party system and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tillotson
Elgin
H. D. Yack
H. H. Wolf
Beulah Arneson
Sioux City
Elgin Gym
Rex Mulford
Guernsey Smith
Sunny Dale Club Holds Annual Meeting at Home
The Sunny Dale Club met at Mrs. Herbert Blockhus's home on Sept. 27 with eight members present. Officers were chosen for the coming year and plans included a single day outing and longer trips. Members emphasized family recreation and appreciation of the country. much of the afternoon was spent making two comforters for the hostess. The next meeting is set for Oct. 25 at the Laverne Lar home with roll call on the prompt Why I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Dale Club
Herbert Blockhus
Laverne Laron
Anvr
Woman's Society Meeting at Church Thursday
The Woman's Society of the Lan Service plans a church meeting on Thursday with Louis conducting the worship service and Mrs Laurence Knuditson presenting the lesson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Halverson Steven and Diane Mrs Albert Halverson and John O Anderson who attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson at Osage on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Clan
Louis
Laurence Knuditson
Harold Halverson
Steven
Diane
Albert Halverson
John O. Anderson
Henry Anderson
Osage
Blockdius couple mark 40th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs O M Blockdius of Elgin celebrate 40 years of marriage on October 16. An open house from 2 to 4 pm at Elgin Lutheran Church invites relatives friends and neighbors. The former Helen Thorson and Ole Blockhus wed October 16 1920 near Elgin. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Blockdius
Elgin
Elgin Lutheran Church
Helen Thorson
Ole Blockhus
Minngon
Obituary: Mrs Walter Butikofer of Elgin dies at 52
Lydia Dennler Butikofer born January 31 1907 in Elgin daughter of Jacob and Pauline Dennler. Married Walter Butikofer January 35 1935 at Elgin. Survived by husband four children Kathy and three sons Norbert Billy Melcher and Zita Backhaus. Also survived by three brothers and three sisters. Died of acute leukemia with pneumonia at St Marys Rochester Minnesota. Funeral details noted with family members visiting Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Lydia Dennler
Butikofer
Elgin
Jacob
Pauline Hofer Dennler
Walter Butikofer
Kader
St. Paul's Methodist Church
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Zita
Harlan Backhaus
Guttenberg
Norbert
Billy
Melcher
Kathy Backhaus
John
Harry Dennler
Elmer Dennler
Elkader
On Tha
Local Citizens Plan Construction of New Main Street Building
A group of residents forming a corporation will erect a 100 foot 400% building at the north end of Main Street. The structure is to house a new supermarket long discussed in the past two years with work scheduled to start this week.
Attend Baptist Meeting in Victor Iowa
Rev Eldon Schroeder and others including Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob and Harry Johnson attended the Iowa association of North American Baptist Churches at the Victor Baptist Church from Monday to Wednesday. Guest speakers were Rev J C Gunst of Minneapolis Missionary Fred C Halzim er of the Cameroons and Rev Frank Veininga of Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Schroeder
Alfred Jacob
Harry Johnson
Victor
Iowa Association of North American Baptist Churches
Victor Baptist Church
J. C. Gunst
Minneapolis, Minn
Fred C. Halzimer
Cameroons
West Africa
Frank Veininga
Sioux Falls
So. Dak
Services for Infant Mark Edward Thompson
Infant Mark Edward Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Torvald Thompson, lived only a few hours after birth last Friday. Graveside services were held Saturday in the Garden of Memories, Waterloo. Attendees from here included Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Thompson and David, Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Thompson, Jerry and Backy, and Mr. and Mrs. Thore Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Edward
Torvald Thompson
Torvald
Thore Thompson
Garden of Memories
Waterloo
Orvin Thompson
David
Tillman Thompson
Jerry and
Backy
Legion Meeting At El Bin Post Tonight
The El Bin American Legion Post holds its regular meeting at the Legion hall on Monday night October 10. Members are expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el- bin American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Winning Numbers in Elgin Cash Drawing Details
Winning numbers drawn Saturday evening in Elgin include 8:00 p.m. 1478 43 641 135 183 755 463 89 1687 205 and 9:00 p.m. 239 1022 954 642 1078 1237 565 660 1134. Winners named were Leo Larson and Keith Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Leo Larson
Keith Johnson
List of residents in Ellader and surrounding areas
A fragment lists numerous residents and relatives from Ellader West Bend Cedar Rapids Decorah and Minnesota including Mrs Marthe Frieden Mrs William Ketskowsky Mr and Mrs Rudy Possehl Rudy Jr Aleph Larson Mervin Larson Sherlene Orville Frieden Orlin Frieden Rose Zaugg Louisa Carl Bennett Uriel Gehnning Srvale Macekley Reuben Schupbach Libbie Larson Abe West with connections to dates and locations in a weekly pest roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallers
Marthe Frieden
William Ketskowsky
Lattie Taake
Rudy Possehl
Rudy, Jr
Aleph Larson
Mervin Larson
Sherlene
Orville
Frieden
Orlin Frieden
Ellader
Rose Zaugg
Louisa
West Bend
Carl Bennett
Cedar Rapids
Uriel Gehning Lady
Decorah
Srvale Mac Eokley
Minn
Mon
Reuben Schupbach
Libbie Larson
Abe West
Valley Tigers Suffer First Defeat of Season
Fayette County United Fund chairmen named six towns and four townships, adding to a total of 20 township chairs and 14 towns. Campaign kicks off with a Maynard dinner on Oct 16 and runs one week. Goals set at 27,834 dollars to be distributed among 13 cooperating agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
United Fi
C. W Grimes
West Union
Fairfield Twp
Ian Seedorf
Arlington
Robert Allen
Lawrence Guthanese
Grimes
Maynard
Valley Tigers Fall 16 6 to Elkader in Homecoming
Valley High Tigers suffered their first loss of the season falling 16 to 6 to Elkader. Highlights include John Mitts lead for Valley with a 20 yard run, Dennis Shaffer 26 yard catch, and Dave Larson scoring for Elkader with two extra points. Elkader's defense pinned Valley deep late, sealing the win as a safety and a key punt pinned Valley inside the four. Valley injuries sidelined Roger Torson and Dennis Shaffer in the second quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Val
Elkader
John Mitts
John Nagle
Dave Larson
Valley High Tigers
Tigers
Valley
Roger Torson
Dennis Shatter
Mitts
Torson
Yested
Elkader T
John Nagi
Larson
Warriors
Nagle
Elhader
Bar
Sumner
Waukon
Fayette
Central
Postville
Upper Iowa
North High
West Central
Bf Valley Hig
Sumner Aie
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service calendar lists 4-H club meetings and events from October 10 to October 14. Putnam Foremost 4-H meets at 8:00 p.m. at the school. Eldorado Eagles 4-H at 8:00 p.m.. Aub leaders assist at the county extension office. district conference in Independence. Union Eager Beavers 4-H at 8:00 p.m. at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Foremost
Eldorado Eagles
Independence
Union Eager Beavers
4 H Boys Awards Banquet in Maynard Community Hall
The Fayette County Agricultural 4 H Clubs host their annual awards banquet at Maynard Community Hall on Saturday October 22 starting at 6 45 pm. First National Banks of Oelwein and West Union sponsor the meal as recognition for a year of hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Maynard Community Hall
National Banks of
Oelwein
West Union
Marriage in Borger Texas Charles Medberry and Sandra Stuebgen
Charles Medberry and Sandra Stuebgen were married September 17 at 10 am in First Christian Church Borger Texas with Rev Clyde Nichols officiating. Sandra is the daughter of Emil and Mrs Stuebgen of Borger and Charles is the son of Alton and Mrs Medberry of Borger. They will live at 105 and one half West Third Street Borger Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Medberry
Sandra Stuebgen
First Christian Church
Borger
Texas
Clyde Nichols
Sandra
Emil Stuebgen
Borger Texas
Charles
Alton Medberry
Bovard Supply Co
3Rd St
Public Card Party At Masonic Temple Tuesday Evening
The Eastern Stars sponsor a public card party at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening October 18 at 7 p.m. Prizes offered in bridge euchre and five hundred. Home made candy and baked lunch sold. Admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
New Home Started in Elgin by Lewhy and Schupbach
Lewhy and Schupbach began a second new residence in Elgin this year. The 24 by 40 foot two bedroom house sits on Main street just west of the Thoma residence and includes a 24 by 14 foot garage on the east side. Their first home was sold to the Robert Wilsons, with the new location noted as highly convenient being within two blocks of three churches and the grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewhy
Schupbach
Elgin
Main Street
Thoma
Robert Wilsons
First Frost and Weekend Visits in Local Notes
Early October frost marked the season as light and non damaging. A long list of weekend hosts and guests includes Dr. and Mrs. D. E. Tinker hosting Alan Tinker’s 18th birthday at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, plus multiple dinners and open houses in Postville and surrounding towns.
Henry Kittleson Farm Auction With House and Outbuildings
The Henry Kittleson farm of twenty acres will be sold at auction on Saturday with a modern eight room house a barn and chicken house along with household items. The sale is set for Saturday October date not specified in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kittleson
Clinton Team at Elkader Saturday Third degree conferment
Elkader Masonic Lodge brings Clinton Consistory degree team to Elkader high school gym on Saturday evening October 8 to confer a third degree. Neighbor lodge members invited. Mrs Anna Schupbach attended Sunday dinner at Postville home of Mr and Mrs Herman Schupbach. Todd Peck baptized Sunday in Presbyterian church with Postville relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fennell
Kimball Nebr
Lindy Frey
An Siater
Beryl Galer
Mich
Ag Struss
Donnie
Austin
Aes
Elkader
Anna Schupbach
Herman Schupbach
Postville
Todd Peck
Harold Peck
Presbyterian Church
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Sarah Seitz
P. V. Township
Farm Bureau Meeting
Wadena News
Lady Martin
Howard Shaffer
Forrest Shaffer
Mtomaas
Inez Shaffer
Methodist Hospital
Dennis Shaffer
St. Mary's
Dennis
Baptist
Legion Meeting
Valley Tigers
U. F. Campagin
Extension Service
Dora Lehman
D. E. Tinker
Tinker
Alan
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Herbert Ash
Mir
Lane Ash
Mel Baechler
Linda Stephenson
University of
Rex Mutford
K. J. Meyer
Calmar
C. B. Schori
Ben Schori
Meyer
Barbara Medberry
Max Medberrys
Dale Jensen
Dayla
Oscar Jensen
Gordon Schupbach
L. T. N. Olson
Robert Falk
Jack Adrian
Eddie
Jackie
Woodrow Reed
Don Olson
Jeff
Ernest Peterson
Dean DeSart
Debbie
Russell Wenger and Sons
Matilda Feller
Gladys Feller
Joseph Leehy
Carolyn Broghammer
Joe Bromby
Paul Pinney
Earl Opperman
Dubuque
Harley Bloomfield
Sterling
Colo
Robert Janda
Otis
Dummermuths
Johnson
Elmer Eidness
Henry Horgan
Clinton
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