Local Notes From West Union and Surroundings
Community round up with visits and travels across Iowa, including Ida Moora from Iowa Falls, Ina Roberta’s Wisconsin trip, and Ohio and Minnesota relatives. Multiple dinners, church events, and neighbors at West Union, Fayette, and Gunder. Road safety warns after a sow accident near Turkey river bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Moora
Iowa Falls
Ina Roberta
Wisconsin
Amelia Strong
Garnaville
Ida Frieden
Jake Frieden
Woat Union
Fremont Ogie
Elkader
Ids Moore
Mary Wenger
Fred Reichert
Mildred Fisher
Littleport
Nancy Ernst
G. Bender
Toledo
Ohio
Fred. Reichert
C. M. Klingman
Hilda
Rochester
Weat Union
Harold Strong
Chas. Strong
Maynard
Mildred Yearous
Cedar Falls
Ethel Medberry
Rock Rapids
Chas. Medberry
Wila Foxwell
Fayette
Ruth Rothlisberger
Tdm Mattocka
West Union
Leo Kerr
Lime Springs
M. Klingman
Tobn Hrnat
Walter Rothlisberger
Walter Warn
Gme
Wadena
Residence Property For Sale In Town On Main Street
Eight room house with bath. five rooms on first floor and three on second. City water supply, dam and garage, chicken house, and four town lots forming a fine garden. Centrally located on Main Street. Contact Arnold Bavmge for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roested
Arnold Bavmge
Poe The Man Who Fears And His Salary Calls For More
A compact note on fear and ambition referencing Poor Richard Jr's Almanack. The fragment hints at a moral about future earnings and value, drawing from familiar 18th century proverbial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Richard Jr
School Opens September 12 For New Year Start
The new school year begins September 12 and students should register promptly with Samuel Mosby, Secretary of the Board of Education, to arrange for needed tuition preparations. The school notes accreditation status and asks bringing second hand books on the first day. Superintendent Cc. F. Byans invites visits at the school house next week afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
Board of Education
Ag Sdon
Cc. F. Byans
Former Resident Writes Olympia Letter From 1921
Charles W Forbes writes editor F W Hughes of Elgin Echo Iowa about renewing a subscription and updates his family in Pleasant Valley. He describes Resthaven lake fishing near Olympia Washington and recalls relatives Simeon Forbes Sam Conner and Emeline Bal, mentioning Grace Berkeley and Borine Oregon as markers of a long family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Washington
F. W. Hughes
Elgin Echo
Mgin
Iowa
Hughes
Resthaven
Seattle
Rainier
Charles W. Forbes
New Mexico
Higin
Pleasant Valley
Grandfather
Simeon Forbes
Sam Conner
Elgin
Tennessee
California
Chas
Grace
Berkeley
Emeline Bal
Portland
Oregon
Boring
P. O
Charles W.forbes
M. E. Church Notes Offsite Ladies Aid Meet Th
The Ladies Aid Society meets this afternoon in the church parlor with Sunday school at 10 o clock and Epworth League at 7 16. A play by the young people drew $94 25 at the door and netted $71 after expenses. Appreciation is extended to Marie Falk as coach and to all participants and the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Perlora
Epworth
Mins Marie Falk
Fine showing by Hunsberger and Son at Payette Fair
Frank Hunsberger and Son earned a string of top awards at Payette County Fair for their Big Type Poland China pigs. They won multiple firsts across junior yearling junior boar junior sow senior sow and produce of sow, plus herd boar and promotion pig show. They showed eight times, securing seven firsts and two seconds in a high quality field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hunsberger & Son
Payette County Fair
Promotion
Notice to settle repair bills by September first
Anyone owing me for repair work will please come in and settle by September first. J. W. Afen. Wanted to buy platform scale. Call Tavang Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Afen
Tavang
Obituary of Christina Iverson Gregerson in Clayton County
Christina Iverson Gregerson was born in Norway on June 23, 1839 and died August 21, 1921 at her son Chris’s home. She emigrated to America in 1869 and married Guttorm Gregerson on June 6 of that year. They settled on the hore farm in Clayton County where Chris and family now reside, and seven children were born. Surviving sons are Emil of Badger Minnesota Henry of Drayton North Dakota and Chris of Elgin. seventeen grandchildren. Funeral held August 24 at her late home and Migria Lutheran Church with Rev Ole Gleane of Decorah delivering the address. many relatives, friends, and neighbors attended. Card of Thanks from Chris Gregerson and family expresses gratitude to helpers and singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Iverson Gregerson
Norway
Chris
America
Guttorm Gregerson
Clayton‘county
Hore
Mil
Badger
Minnesota
Henry
Drayton
North Dakota
Elgin
Emil
Migria Lutheran Church
Ole Gleane
Decorah
Lodge issues resolutions for late brother Peter MacKellar
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 618 A F and A M extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives of Peter MacKellar. The charter will be draped for thirty days. A copy of the resolutions goes to the family and is printed in the Elgin Echo. Committee members F C Hillman O P Stoehr and Aug Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter MacKellar
Silver Leaf Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Elgin Echo
F. C. Hillman
O. P. Stoehr
Aug. Benson
Married in Highland Township Duffs Tied The Knot
The marriage of Mrs Blanche Bailey and Milton T Duff took place Wednesday August 17 in our town. The bride, once from Highland township, has spent fifteen years in California. The groom, a respected Highland township farmer, plans a short wedding trip to Bagley Wisconsin and then will reside on his farm in Highland township. Friends extend best wishes for a happy and successful marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Bailey
Milton T. Duff
Our Town
Wedneday
Highland Township
Calfornia
Duff
Bagley
Wisconsin
Fifty Kinds of Trees Noted in New Anamosa Park
Forty three kinds of trees have been identified in the new state park at Anamosa as cleanup and beautification proceed ahead of opening ceremonies. Officials say when classification is complete the number will reach at least fifty across about 200 acres with roads, lawns, flower beds, and cleared spaces planned.
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Anamosa
For Sale Big Type Poland Chinas at Farm and Fair
Brenk Huppberger and Son offer a number of Poland China hogs for sale including boars and gilts. Interested parties may visit the farm or view animals on exhibition at the Bikader fair. Call to arrange viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Brenk Huppberger & Son
Rural Iowa notes and hunts for ancient caches
A stormy day in Iowa brings weather and travel notes as residents in Hikader Nashua and Charles City visit others. Reports cite Valder College rural training numbers, Fayette County Fair profits near four thousand dollars, and a tractor demonstration at Will King farm. Archaeological finds near Correctionville reveal possible Indian remains, while a farmers well uncovers an $800 buried cache later sent to Washington for replacement notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, L. Chough
Will King
John Yearous
Yearous
Arlington News
Gorrectianville
Woodbury County
Oates
Nickolas Roghair
Maurice
Sioux County
Treasury Department
Washington
Roghair
Baptist Church Notes for August 7 Sunday Schedule
The Baptist Church lists services on August 7 at 10 a.m. German service at 11:16 a.m. Sunday school follows. The Baptist Young Peoples Union hosts a program by teachers and students. September 7 sees a prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Additional dates include a German service on September 4 at 9:45 a.m. Communion at 10:46 a.m. and English service at 2 p.m. Dinner at 12:30 p.m. “Come and we will do thee good.” Deut. 10:39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Cheery Valley Items Last Week and This Week
A local column catalogs visits and greetings among residents. Fred Hanson stayed with the Ben Hafer home and many neighbors from Huey, Lantz, Dennler, Frieden and Hansen families share Sunday and weekend visits, with travel to West Union, Fairfax, and Rock Valley noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hanson
Ben Hafer
Fred Dennler
Johnny
Christen
Leo Hansen
Ben. Kriedan
West Bend
Ed Larson
Thos
Hanson
Fred Setlupp
Morton
Illinois
Fred Denner
Margaret
Chris Denner
John
Tda
Louise Denner
Guetta
Tlenry Larson
Hilader
Jalie Reiohart
Mary
Mondiugy
Daudie
Walter Denner
Fame Ily
Settlement Request From Elgin Merchant
J N Nelson asks permission to call and settle debts by September 15 before leaving Elgin. If counts are settled, the balances will be handed to a collector. He urges prompt settlement for funds. Charles Greenley returns to Decorah home via motorcycle after a Sunday trip. Mrs Greenley and son travel back by train.
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Elgin
Tme
Atcounts Hut
J. N. Nelson
Charles Greenley
Decorah
Mrs. Greenley and Son
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