Elmer Christen works new Mid-Continent station in Blairstown
The Elmer Christen family of Blairstown visited friends here last weekend and Mr Christen now operates a Mid-Continent service station and bulk distributing plant he has leased. The piece lists numerous local visitors and dinners with names and towns across Cedar Rapids areas, Pratt Kansas, Elkader, Decorah and West Union, plus a note on a first fall snowstorm and other routine household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Christen
Blairstown
Christen
Cedar ‘Rapids
Marengo
Belle Plaine
Adolph. Koevenig
Hi City
Dak
Lille Mattoon
Eugene
Pratt
Kansas
Brewster's Millions at the Public Inquiry Sitcom Mix
Dennis O'Keefe and Helen Walker star in a mixed drama and comedy presented as a public inquiry spoof in which a hill billy themed cast samples local groups. The plot follows a man who must spend seven million dollars in two months to inherit the fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis O'Keefe
Helen Walker
Lutheran Church Schedule Promotes Norse and English Services
Lutheran church announces Oct 21 services with Norse communion at 10 and 11, Marion and English at 8 p.m. Oct 28 features Marion at 10, Norse Marion at 11, English communion, all with English invitation. Dr J Strandford, pastor, invites all to attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
Luther Lealgue
Norse Communion
J. Strandford
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Circle Meetings
Sunday morning worship at 10 o'clock and Sunday school at 11 o'clock. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 pm. W V C circle meetings set for next Thursday afternoon October 25 with Circle A hostess Mrs J C Warton Circle B hostess Mrs Rob Grimes Circle C hostess Mrs Emma Knudtson Rev J C Warton minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Warton
Rob Grimes
Emma Knudtson
Tabitha Society Schedule At Elgin Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society meets at 2 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. and choir rehearsal at 9 p.m. Sunday school begins at 11 a.m. and the evening service is at 8 p.m. Alfred Jacob Jr is the organist and Paul F Zoschke is the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Tabitha Society
Church
Card of Appreciation From Mrs Leo Foels
A note thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards bills and visits while confined to the hospital. Mrs Leo Foels expresses deep appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and support received during her recovery.
US Occupation of Bonins Under Perry Acknowledged
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes the United States first occupied the Bonin Islands under Commodore Perry about 75 years ago. The U S later relinquished control and Japan laid claim between 1873 and 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commodore Perry
Thrifty Gardeners Thin Rows Yet Early Greens Thrive
Thrifty gardeners thin their rows as greens lettuce carrots and other first vegetables make good table dishes. The article notes careful spacing and early harvests to maximize yield and flavor.
Jack Benny and Alexis Smith Star in Horn Blows at Midnight
Wednesday and Thursday showings feature Jack Benny and Alexis Smith in the gay and unusual comedy Horn Blows at Midnight. Audiences see a top lineup of favorites and charm in a lighthearted cinema outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Benny
Alexis Smith
Malas
Home Christian Home Harmony Balances Work and Worship
Bible lessons urge a balanced Christian home through faith in Jesus, with Mary’s fellowship and Martha’s service. It stresses worship over excessive labor, then shows love as enduring, longsuffering, and practical. The piece cites Luke 10 38 42 and I Corinthians 13 4 7 to urge daily gospel living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Mary
Jesus
Laura Stover Weds Lloyd Jacob in Clermont Wedding
Laura Stover and Lloyd Jacob married in Clermont on Wednesday October 10 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. L F Church. The bride wore pale blue and carried an orchid bouquet. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob Sr of Elgin. Attendants, reception, and family guests from Clermont and Elgin attended. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside with the groom’s parents near Clermont, with plans to farm near Clermont in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prod
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Lohengrin
Misa Mildred Oetkin
Mayon City
Archie C. Schroeder
Clermont
Ibride
Sheffield Public Schools
Town Public Service Company
Clermont Public Schools
Alfred Jacob
Alfred, Jr
John Schaer
Elgin
Kathleen Jacob
Infant Daughter Dies in Eight Hours Born to Sutter Family
Infant daughter Karen Kay born Sunday morning October 14 died that evening about five with a weight of ten pounds. She lived about eight hours. Survived by parents six sisters and one brother. Burial at High Cemetery Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J C Warton. Present from Waukon included Mr and Mrs Frank Miller Mrs Laura Gress and Mrs Norma Vickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Kay
Louis Sutter
High Cemetery
J. C. Warton
Waukon
Frank Miller
Laura Gress
Norma Vickery
Card of Thanks to the Reverend and friends
We thank the Rev. J C Warton and all others who have shown kindness during our bereavement. Your many kindnesses were greatly appreciated by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sutter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Warton
Louis Sutter
Birthday Greetings List for October Dates
Happy Birthday to You Oct. 18 through Oct. 24 with names including Creighton Conner Frieda Etter Emily Erickson Derian DB Mark Letha Ann Light Mrs C O Christianson Geneva Anderson Mrs Paul Larson Patricia J Wilson Ella Blockhus Harry J Larson Anna Schneider Nels Embretson Alma Ruth Grimes Neva J Dursehher Mary Ogie Mrs Will Frieden Zella Strong Noel Smith George H Chapman Mrs S C Blockhus Louisa Butikofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Conner
Frieda Etter
Emily Erickson
Derian DB. Mark
Letha Ann Light
C. 0. Christianson
Geneva Anderson
Paul Larson
Patricia J. Wilson
Ella Blockhus
Harry J. Larson
Anna Schneider
Nels Embretson
Alma Ruth Grimes
Neva J. Dursehher
Mary Ogie
Will Frieden
First large scale AI dam comparison shows milk gains
A study of 120 dam daughter comparisons finds heifers sired via proven New Jersey semen in artificial breeding rings produced 8.3 percent more milk and 14 percent more butterfat than their dams on a 2X 305 day 2 year basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Stubborn Drawer Responds to Wax Rub for Smooth Action
A prall quantity of wax rubbed on the side of a stubborn drawer makes it slide easier, causing it to open and close smoothly when pulled in and out.
Grease Remover Soak Greasy Tinned Pots and Pans
An old notice promotes a grease remover soak for greasy tinned pots and pans using wheatsown water and soda to remove residue.
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Flossie Potter
Washington, D.C
Daisy Potter
Elmer L. Walter
Cedar Rapids
Arno Fascher
Fascher
Faye Millburn
Richard Hempton
Cedar Rapide
Otto Buchheim
Don
Guy Walter
Clayton Center
2. L. Brandt
Norma, Duane and
Shirley
Postville
Fred Ernst
E. L. Batder
Anna Frieden
Lamar
Oscar Friden
Indiana
Bobby Medberry
Stanley Lehman
Dwight Griver
John, Falk
Stanley Capper
Keith
Kenneth Crider
Norman Mitts
Virgil Greene
Richard Frieden
Gary Gilson
Henry Kerr
the Springs
Perry Medberry
Dubugus
Arry
Finley Hospital
Medberry
Mrs
Ray Berry and
Jerry
Arlington
Walter Medberry
Elmer Schnack
Elkader
Ernest Schnack
Harlan
Jim Muncie
W. P. Kohls
Chicago
3. N. Hogan
Harry Butikofer
Geo, Schupbach
Conner Dummermuth
Harold Schneider
Tulme Springs
L. C. Popenhagen
Howard Shaffer
Wadena
Ern
Baechler
Oscar Frieden
Rudy Posgehl
Elkadet
Anna Behupbach
Emil Moore
Fanny
Frieden
Albert
Lena Schupbach
Elmer Benson
St. Olaf
Tom and
Otto Torkelsen
Carl Torkelson
Edwin Anderson
Frederick
Waterloo
Edith Berg
Thos. Desmond
Albert Lea
Minn
Aan Piaz
D. Yack
Ben Bauder
Herbert Blockhus
Carole Steele
Kath-leen
Jack Heinen
Floyd’ Hervey
Decorah
Mrs. el Bauder
Albert Bulikotler
Chase Feller
Merlin Feller
Sumner
C. L. Huisinga
Aplington
Mrs. Mary Keiser
P. J. Anderson
Mag
George Anderson
West Union
Bradley Anderton
Fred Wede
Glenda
Russell
Leo Boleyn
Roger
Reuben Miller
Gus Krueger
H. D. Yack
Virtus Yack and Son
Arthur Lantz
Robert Martin
Linda
Fred Martin
Ward Price
St. Ansgar
F. C. Mueblethaler
Katie Bauman
Charles Frieden
Clara
West Bend
Rudy’ Possehl
Wm, Schupbach
Marsha
Monona
Walter Drahn
Rudy Yunker
Long Beach
Calif
West First Street
Clara Baldwin
Clarence Bear
Kay Doerr
Lew Gruyer
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
10WA
Robert Young
Laraine Day
Air Corps
Fred MacMurray
Marjorie Main
Lutheran Church
Elgin Baptist Church
Leo Foels
Aive
Lens Baumgartner
Prop
Dial
West Elgin
Daxoun L. Lundquist
D. D
Clevao
Tre
God
Paul
Laura Stover
Lloyd Jacob
Collec
Employers Mutual
Dew Moines
Strong Iowa
R. P. Strauch
We ‘ Mutual Casualty Company
Des Moines Es
Sra An
Fic
Boyer
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
America
Elgin Furniture Store
F.C. Muehlethaler
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