Community News Notes From Elgin and Nearby
Local notes record illnesses and recoveries, visits, and social events across Elgin, Postville, Decorah, and surrounding towns. Residents like Ethel Rennison, Carrie Larson, and Ida Crane are mentioned with family visits, birthdays, and trips to Elkader and Kensett. A Girl Scout hike, school staff movements, and autumn outings highlight the period’s social fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rennison
Max Hunsberger
Selmer Groth
Decorah
Carrie Larson
Oelwein
C. B. Schori
Kenneth J. Meyer
Calmar
Warren Harrington
L. C. Koevenig
Postville
C. J. Harrington
Fred R. Berg
Lulu Schmid
Celia Lehman
Fred Gehring
Waukon
Lansing
Boies Capper
Lena Benson
John Renzman
Betty Jean
Richard Gulavig
E. E. Gulavig
Gunder
Kensett
Iowa
Ed Klingman
Olaf Houg
Ronald
Ralph
Paul Houg
Elkader
Ida Crane
Rapid City
S. D
Fred L. Hadset
Oxford
Ohio
Elgin
Fred, Jr
H. 3
Hadset
Maynard
Helene Scholz
Postville Hospital
Guttenberg
KE. E. Landsgard
Geo. E. Landsgard
Harold
Arthur Landsgard
Arthur Christianson
Bessie Olson
Cdt
Lutheran Church Notes Services at St Olaf Chapel
Lutherans invite attendance for English service at Marion at 11 o clock and for evening service at 7 30 o'clock at St Olaf Chapel. All are welcome at every service. Pastor J Strandford signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
St. Olaf Chapel
J. Strandford
Illyria Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Meeting
Illyria Church sets Sunday Sunday school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 16 a m J J Snyder minister Grace Foxwell plant at Sunday school The Ladies Aid Society and Cemetery Association to be entertained at the home of Mrs Will Friden on Wednesday afternoon Oct 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
Grace Foxwell
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Cemetery Association
Will Frieden
Elgin Baptist Church Announces Evangelistic Week
Elgin Baptist Church invites worshipers to Sunday services at 10 am and 7 45 pm with evangelistic meetings nightly from October 18 to 25 led by Rev. L H Broeker. Pastor Paul F Zosehke and organist Lillian Jacobs attend. Stirring messages and music. You are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zosehke
Lillian Jacobs
L. H. Broeker
St Pauls M E Church plans gatherings this week
Snyder minister Mrs Louis Klingman announces Plamat Church worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 a m The General Aid Society meets this afternoon in church parlors A night fellowship picnic supper is planned for Wednesday Oct 21 at 6 30 pm Bring a covered dish and own service A program will follow All members and friends welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Louis Klingman
General Aid Society
Church Night Program At First Family Night
The Sunday School presents the first entertainment after the basket supper on Wednesday evening October 21. Attendees should arrive by 6 30 and bring a basket. The program includes a processional hymn a vocal duet a reading a pantomime a solo a playlet and a dismissal prayer. Mrs Rex Medberry thanks everyone who sent cards letters fruit or flowers during her illness.
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Jesus
Rex Medberry
Card of Thanks Notes and Local Social Snippets
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards flowers and support during illness. Various neighbors and relatives are listed with weekend visits travels and social engagements in Oelwein Cedar Rapids Decorah Sumner Stanley Prairie du Chien and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Lindaman
Aplington
Georgia
Lou Grimes
Quinsy
D. R. Roberts
Stanley
Henry Riche
Milton Miller
J. B. Miller
E. H. Petratz
Sumner
Chas. Greenley
Robert
Decorah
Frank . Greenley
Oelwein
Elgin High School
C.F. Bakeman
Rockford
C. Fox
Waterloo
Doctor Hadsel Left Lasting Local Service and Faith
Dr Henry S Hadsel born 1862 in Susquehanna PA died 1936 in Oxford OH after sixty years as a Fay ette county IA country physician. A Maynard Elm Elgin and Oxford churchman he led Elgin school board, served as mayor, and was active in Masons and medical associations. Funeral at Maynard Presbyterian church with Sunnyside and Silverleaf lodge services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Hadsel
Hubbard L
Sophia Richardson Hadsel
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
Fred L.hadsel
Oxford
Ohio
Lana Henderson
Lois Rollins
Los Angeles
Calif
Hettie Latimer
Harry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fred
Hadsel
Beloit College
University of Michigan
Keokuk College
Fayette County
Iowa
Elgin
Presbyterian Church
Maynard
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Presbyterian Church
Sunnyside Lodge
Silverleaf Lodge
Unity Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Fayette
Langbridge Commandery
Knight Templar
Weat Union
el Kahir Temple
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein
Maynard Presbyterian Church
Maynard Cemetery
O. EB. S. of
Hans Winkler
G. J. Mosby
A. M. Wei
Weather safety and shared road responsibility
Editorial reflects on driving danger in all weather and stresses common sense and courtesy on the highways. It notes that no driver has right to endanger others, regardless of conditions, and urges restraint and safe speed. Also reports local community notices including Donald Gilson's recovery from appendicitis and visits by Rev. Stoeri and Mrs. Lehr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gilson
Decorah
Loretta
Darwin
Julius Olson
Mr. Olson
Myrtle
Thomas Stoeri
St. Louis
Aplington
C.F. Lehr
C. L. Huisinga
Paul Zoschke
Huisinga
Mary Keiser
Alaska native visits old schoolmate on Saturday
Jake Havenstrite of Alaska met with his old schoolmate N. H. Bakeman on Saturday for a brief reunion. The meeting highlighted long friendship and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Havenstrite
Alaska
N. H. Bakeman
Pre-holiday sale of fine photographs at Cottage Studio
A pre holiday sale of fine photographs is announced for October at Cottage Studio in Oelwein. The listing notes a selection of prints and collectibles, inviting buyers to visit during the month for possible deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Studio
Oelwein
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Edward C. Olsen
Geo. N. Schori
Franc DeSart
H. B. Gilson
Gon Wayne
Bauder-Skarshaug
Amy Layton
West Union
Eliza Hadd
Klingman
Ray DeSart
Dean and
Dale
Zearing
Wm. Krueger
East Road
Here
Boy's
Uneeda
McLaughlin
Monarch Food of
Monarch Wheat
Harts Monarch
Monarch
Lie
Kohler Elgin
Lutheran Church Notes
Illyria Church
Elgin Baptist Church
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Henry
John B. Kennedy
Goodyear Mon
Braver
NOG Bine Networks
ROE
Elgin Oil Company
Elgin, Wrowa
R. P. Strauch News
Campbell's
Max Thoma
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