Births for Finstrom, Sawyer, Frieden families
Chicago couple Mr and Mrs J M Finstrom greet daughter Diane Marie born Oct 12 weighing 4 lbs 11 oz. Wayne Sawyer and spouse welcome son Scott Michael born Oct 20 at Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon weighing 7 lbs 14 oz. Richard Frieden and wife welcome daughter Cynthia Beth born Oct 16 at West Union Hospital weighing 9 lbs 3 oz with sisters Debra and Dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Finstrom
Chicago
Diane Marie
John Finstrom
Harold Orth
Wayne Sawyer
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waukon
Hasen
Scott Michael
Richard Frieden
Cynthia Beth
West Union Hospital
Debra
Dawn
New Addresses for Army and Air Force Personnel
Pfc. David L. Christen RA reappears in San Francisco with mailing box for CMRL Sheppard ARB Texas. AB John W. Brackin AF relocation to Amarillo AFB Texas box 3376th School listed with new address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
David L. Christen
RA Reapenn Ay Seinen
DA Bn AE Ss
San’ Francisco
Sheppard
Arb
Texas
John W. Brackin
Amarillo Afb
Card of Thanks to those who sent me well wishes
Henry Nyberg thanks all who sent cards and letters during hospitalization. He expresses appreciation for the support and kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frieden and family thank everyone for cards gifts and visits received and convey gratitude for the gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nyberg
Richard Frieden
Debra
Dawn
Cynthia Beth
Obituary of Albert Erickson
Funeral services were held Monday at the IL Community Church for Albert B. Erickson 73 who died October 18 at the Veterans Hospital Knoxville. He was born August 3 1890 in Chicago and served in World War I with the 31st Infantry in multiple theaters. He married Ida Wilson March 19 1920 and had seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL Community
B. Erickson
Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
Erickson
Lee Royallins
George Leuchtenmacher
Russell Livingston
Elkader
Royce Murphy
Dundee
Seymor Wi Garber
Jerome Yearous
John Hader
Chicago
August
Emma
Christen) Erickson
Volga
Highland
Philippines
Siberia
China
Japan
Ida R. Wilson
Charles A. Erickson
Albert B. Erickson, Jr
Farmersburg
William K. Erickson
Elgin
Charles Graff
Central City
Laverne Dennler
Stanley W. Erickson
St. Olaf
Evelyn Christensen
Deerfield
Til
Card of Thanks from the Erickson Family
The family of Hales A. Erickson of Elgin and Hilmal Erickson of North Lake extend thanks for cards letters and acts of kindness. Special gratitude goes to the Rev Collins for his comforting words and to the Illyria community for support during this time, noting 18 grandchildren among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales A. Erickson
Elgin
Isters
Hulda Carlson
Avileth
UL Olga EB. Krupp
Hilmal Erickson
N. Lake, dL
Tree Rov
Collins
Illyria
They Grow Them Big on Display in Office Window
A pumpkin sits in the office window display weighing 43 pounds.
Prize Winners at Moore's V-Day Sale Draw at Conclusion
Prize winners named at Moore's V Days Sale draw include Bernard Taird electric coffee pot jar Gibbs stuffed dog Patty Schneider and a mention of drawn items. The fragmentary list hints at a community event with small prizes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore's V
S Foohbel
Bernard Taird
Bara Gibbs
Patty Schneider
Illyria Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting Notes
The Illyria Farm Bureau Homemakers met October 18 at Mrs Ed Gernand s home. Mrs Myrten Strong chaired. Minutes and treasurer s report were read. Health hints noted with fifteen answering. A workshop from Fayette referenced. Next month plans include aluminum netting wall plaques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria
Ed Gernand
Myr- Fis Strong
Myrten ‘Strong
Ts Maath
Willing Workers Club Meets At Lee Reierson Home
The Willing Workers Club met Tuesday October 1 at the Lee Reierson residence. A quilt was stitched and two birthdays were observed with guests Mrs. Marjorie Reed, Mrs. Randolph Reierson and Mrs. Selma Gkath present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers “ Club
Lee Reierson
Marjorie Reed
Randolph Reierson
Mra
Selma Gkath
Wadena News Continues with Local Anniversary Chronicle
Fragmentary obituary and society notes from Wadena region recount Bertha Eldridge and Mr Corbin’s 1898 Elkader marriage, Corbin family roots near Westgate and Wadena, past business at Saw Dust City now Corn Hill, and relatives including Gee Hipp Puffett Voshell. Some names and places uncertain due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Moore
Emily of
Oelwein
Crandall
Mie
Naomi Crandall
Max
Rubens
Bertha Eldridge
Mr. Corbin
Elkader
Elkader, Oct. 19, 1898. Mrs. Corbin Was Born Near Westgate
Corbin
Wadena
Saw Dust City
Corn Hill
Ae Company
Seléattle
Ha Cheiesairier
Ee Uving
Gee Io
Ee Hipp
Fayette
Mane Puffett
Volga
Ella Voshell
Chile
Wadena Fire Department Open House Showcases Trucks
The Wadena-Illyria Fire Protection Assn held an open house on a sunny Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm. Attendees viewed the new truck and the old one, learned about operating pumps, and received extinguisher demonstrations. Children enjoyed rides on the fire truck while adults sampled coffee, Kool-Aid, and doughnuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena - Illyria Fire Protection Assn
Oper
Wedene
Nelay
Community Notices From Elkader and Surrounding Areas
Readers report a series of social and church notices from Elkader and nearby towns. Names mentioned include Mrs Leallen Knox, Mr Bill, Matthelwen, Jim Davis, William Moore, Corbin, and Rev C HR Smith. Events include a Halloween themed gathering, a Sunday visit to the William Witt home, a United Brethren Church guest in Wa-dena on Oct 25, and a birthday party for Wal a Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leallen Knox
Bill
Matthelwen
Eil Dren
Adar
Fayette
Sey Rove
Jim Davis
Oelx
Corbin
William Moore
William Witt
Elkader
C. HR. Smith
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Sioux
Vanity Dresser
Dorothy Brackin
Sam Frieden
Kennebec
Kenneth Mark
Elgin Produce
Contact R. ‘L
Donohue
West ‘Union
Iowa
Merle Buckdasher
Poland
Rudy ‘Possehl
Clermont
Margaret A. Crowe
Clinton
West Union
Denver
Colorado
Colfax
Aurora
Colo
Hob Robbins
Fredericksburg
Ike Yike
Andine Vasby
Ken
Conoco
Kiosa
Clifton Mil
Setchell Carlson
Raytheon
Maytag
Sunbeam Mixmaster
Merrilderson
Postville
Union Livestock Exchange
P. B
Ben Hulbert
Bernard Roys
Patz Barn Gence
Klinger Tractor
Elgin Echo
Clermont Pin Company
Will J. Nelson
John Falk & Sons
WC Allis ‘Chalmers
Harold Kruempel
University of Iown
Iowa City
John Deere
Harry .Helgerson Clermont
Farmall
Galloway
Mayrath
Winpower
Hydanlic
JD Power
Bear Cat Pto Min
Wiking Hammer Mill
Bob Falb Elgin
Larson Radio & T.V. Sales & Service
Dial 5051
Elgin, Iowa
Harris Kijosa
Clermont A
Leonard Heins
Forever Yours
Doris’ Gift Shoppe
Biks S of Water Tower
Albert Erickson
Cer
Warp
America
Jake Lehman
Gene Thornton
Wadena Locker
Cole
Schors& Kusterler, CO
Dial
Robert
Mel Kohler
Joe Baker
Doyle Baker
John Grimm
Maynard Buroden
Leo Friederich
Moore’s
Illyria Farm Bureau
Baise L. Johnson
Heidelberg Gardens
Sundhy
G. We “W."alderson
Elco: PLC
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