Capper and Anderson Wed at Little Brown Church on Sept 20 1939
Cherles Capper of our town and Miss Viola Anderson of Decorah were married Wednesday at the Little Brown Church in Yale. Attended only by essential witnesses, they left for a wedding trip to Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis to visit relatives before settling in rooms over Feller hardware store. Capper, a DigIn graduate, served in the Maring Corps at Great Lakes during WWI and later aided at the postoffice and operated Coppers Chicken Hatchery. The bride, well regarded but less known locally, is praised for her accomplishments and pleasing personality. Best wishes to the couple.
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Little ‘Brown
Yale
Cherles Capper
Our Town
Viola Anderson
Decorah
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
Feller Hardware Store
Charles
Maring
Great Lakes
Beho
Will travel to Waterloo and marry local farmer’s daughter
The couple plans a Cedar Rapids trip then return via Waterloo to attend the cattle congress. They will reside on a Bilgin area farm. Mr Wenger, a progressive young farmer, marries the daughter of John Cannon of the city. She taught in Maynard last year and is well known here as a talented teacher.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Cattle Congress
Bilgin
Wenger
John Cannon
Fihe
Maynard
Argo-Gazette
Julius Fraiburghaus Marries Frances Summers at Huron
Word reached relatives that Julius Fraiburghaus wed Frances Summers in Huron South Dakota. The couple planned a wedding trip and had intended to announce in Elgin but Julius fell ill with tonsillitis delaying the trip. Local friends offer hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Fraiburghaus
Huron
South Dakota
Frances Summers
Freiburghaus
Tullius
Jule
Elgin
Celebration of Mr and Mrs Cooks Thirty-First Wedding Anniversary
A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Cook near Elgin on last Sunday September 10 to celebrate their thirty first wedding anniversary. The event was a surprise with baskets and a cafeteria dinner. Music came from a player piano and Victrola while young folks enjoyed games and singing. The couple received several presents and a $25 purse as reminders with wishes for many more happy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cook
Elgin
Cook
Clayton County
Democrat
Four Is Down freal of Minnesota sale notice
Weibel Mill Co announces price reductions on four and ten sack lots of brands including Same price at all stores. Also mentions Mrs W B Anderson of Arlington visiting Frank Greenley home Friday.
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Freal
Minnesota
Weibel Mill Co
W. B Anderson
Arlington
Frank, Greenley
Rally Day Program Harvest and Mission Festival
Rally Day on September 24 at 11 a.m. hosted by the Baptist Sunday School features a Prelude, singing of We’ve a Story to Tell and We Plow the Fields, readings and recitations by students including Freddie Lauer, Margaret Erhardt, Eliza beth Krueger, and Luella Miller. Special songs, prayers, a missionary address by Rev. Lauer, and a collection for Foreign Missions and Russian sufferers. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Baye Hong
Bohool
Freddie Lauer
Margaret and
Marie Erhardt
Eliza
Beth
Jacob
Seoores
Kathryn Krueger
Luella Miller
Alvina Frieden
Erma Grether
Lillian Krueger
Claranés
Lawrence Muehlethaler
Johnnie “‘Sohner
Dorothy Bitter
Leo Grether
Renee Eeeter
Wenger Ree
Teeerven Evereees
Mable Renhison
Russia
Lutheran Anniversary Plans 70th Clermont Festival
Interest grows for the Clermont Lutheran church 70th anniversary festival on September 22 23 and 24. Congregation members are asked to bring dinner items on their visiting days with a double portion on Sunday. Friday features O broken and lovely day Saturday waffles and meatballs Sunday pie and rum megiod. Nonmembers bringing picnics receive coffee. Committee includes Mrs Kittieson Mrs Helgerson and Mrs Anderson.
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Clermont Lutheran Church
Kittieson
Helgerson
Anderson
Clean Up The Wood Fuel Rally Urges Farm Cleanup
The Farm Bureau Messenger urges clearing two thirds of farm woodpiles and fallen timber for fuel. It notes discarded lumber can be chipped for heating and warns fuel rations will tighten with winter. Cleanups deter coal price leverage and help farms look better.
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Farm Bureau Messenger
Taft Sentence for Larceny in Seven Months Jail
Heavy Teachout who robbed the Harley Steele home last spring pleaded guilty to larceny and received seven months in jail. Court opened Monday for a three week term with Judge Taylor presiding. The docket is heavy with fifty criminal cases. Spid Canner is laid up after a broken cheekbone from a football practice collision with Donald Gilson. Dr. Hadsel treated him. recovery will delay his return to the field. Misses Wolnah Minerva Weibel Werle Kniel and Florence Lehman drove to Oelwelo Runday. The High Canning Company announced the 1922 pack on Saturday.
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Heavy Teachout
Harley Steele
Taylor
Canner
Donald Gilson
Hadsel
Spid
Misses Wolnah
Minerva Weibel Werle Kniel
Florence Lehman
Merchants Agree to Early Closure for Evangelistic Campaign
A petition in Elgin requests merchants to close from October 1 to 15 during Baptist church evangelistic meetings. Stores will close at 8 PM except Wednesdays and Saturdays, urging daytime trading. Signatories include Max Thoma City Drug Store and Berg & Kohler among others, affirming support for church outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Elgin
Max Thoma City Drug
J. F. Berndt Berg & Kohler
N. W
Evans Stoehr & Co
RW. Crandall Co
Kaiel
B. G. Bowan
Halstenson
H. W. Falk
W. W. Luce L. G
Lehman J. A
Boleyo Chas
Felter
Geo. EL Schori & Co
A. M. Weibal
J. Kohler
George
Schrampfer
J. Oleson
Harvest festival and evangelistic meetings at Baptist Church
Baptist Church notes outline weekly prayer and English services, Sunday school, and youth prayer meeting. Evangelistic meetings led by Rev. and Mrs. B C Hillis are scheduled October 1 to 16 with a harvest program and foreign missions collection. Also mentions pig show by Henry Embertson, silver wedding anniversary in Clayton County, and a visit by James Kinney of Alexandria News.
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John Miller
M. Luchalnger
B.C. Hillis
Russia
Tall corn heights amaze Grimms and neighbors in Gunder
In Gunder near Henry Erickson’s farm a corn stalk allegedly reaches 14.12 feet with two ears, one ten feet from the ground. Residents John Grimm and a traveling salesman noted the extraordinary height as others gather to see the display at Grimm & Schupbach garage.
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Iowa
Towa
Henry Erickson
Gunder
E&t
Isaac Walton
John Grimm
John
Grimm & Schupbach
Last Sunday ends conference year at M. E. Church
M. E. Church notes invite attendance at next Sunday services with morning worship at 7:45 and Sunday school at 10:16. Epworth League social held Tuesday. Communion services planned. Ladies' Aid annual supper Friday at 5:30. Deacons elected last Sunday. Reminders to settle year arrears with treasurer Harold Strong. Local anecdote includes raspberries and garden remarks. Arthur Adney suffers blood poisoning from finger injury. Dr Hadsel treated him. Miss Nella Mattoon and party travel to Northern New York. return before Iowa winter. Minnesota senator and related visitors noted. G O P assignments mentioned.
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Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Stephen “Rothuisberself
Ty Ernst
Harold Strong
Eyees
Iona
Arthur Adney
Hadsel
Arthur
Nella Mattoon
Mia
Lillie Mattoon
T. W. Dean
New York State
Mattoons
Miss Nelle
Iowa
Adolph Baumgartner
Gie
Line Kiln School Notes on Americanization program
The Line Kiln School reports a September gathering featuring songs and recitations from students on patriotic themes led by teacher Jennie R. Anderson. Fifteen pupils enrolled with perfect attendance first week. rain-time absences noted and a caution against vandalism toward church or school property.
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Don Helms
Melbert Baochter
Margaret Erhardt Long
America the Beautiful
Margaret Erchardt
Winnitre
Elizabeth McMillan
Hii
Sarah Metzger
Seouta
John Schaar
Helen Baechler
America
Margie Christ
Clara Baechler Wohelo
Marie Erhardt
Maria Erhardt
John Schaer
Clara Baechler
Marge Christ
Lyle Light
Kimmer Light
Jennie Br, Anderson
Family Reunion at Grimes Home Near West Union
A Sunday gathering at the Rob Grimes home near West Union brought together twenty five or more relatives for a social day and a large dinner. Attendees included T. W. Doan Paul Doan Donald Doan and families Mr. and Mrs. Thos Lewis Mr. and Mrs Warner Mr. and Mrs. HLBD Bowen and Grace and Mr. and Mrs. I T Knudtson and son Moya. The day featured fellowship and a hearty meal.
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Rob Grimes
West Union
T. W. Doan
Paul Doan
Donald Doan
Thos. Lewis
Warner
Hlbd. Bowen
Grace
I. T. Knudtson
Moya
School News Sees Grades Shift As Crowding Persists
The Seventh and Eighth grades moved to the former First and Second room, and Primary pupils to the second primary room to free space for the high school which now occupies the upper floor. Enrollment reaches 200. several new students join. trees were removed for light. Calls for home school cooperation and better attendance.
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Clarence Winkler
Harry Frederick
Frieda Miller
Iva Boleyn
Donald Boleyn
Elgin
Two Women Discover Bright Light In Cellar Mystery
Two women on a street discover a bright light emanating from a cellar. They joke about smells and grape jelly while speculating on the source, referencing grape juice and a keg as they discuss the puzzling scene.
Do Not Swear in Front of Children Adjutant Seeks Convention Details
George Falk adjutant of the local American Legion post urges parents to avoid bad language as a child’s judgment hinges on parental conduct. He announces a trip to the National Convention in New Orleans this October and offers to provide train, lodging, and travel details. Estimated total cost around $65 includes round trip, car fare, sleep, and accommodations. Interested parties should contact him for full particulars.
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George Falk
American Legion
New Orleans
Prettiest Girl in Town Migs Bonnie Murray Wins Iowa State Fair
Bonnie Murray of Sioux City dubbed the prettiest town girl and Des Moines Register beauty contest winner. Born in Salix at about 18, she graduated Central high, attended Morningside College, taught a country school, and will study at the state university this fall. She plans to use the $1,000 prize for education while pursuing art to make Iowa a more beautiful state for its women.
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Migs
Bonnie Murray
Sioux City
Des Moines Register
The
Register
Salix
Central High School
Morningside College
State University
Miss Murray
Iowa
Storm Lake Register
Small Farm For Sale Near Higin West Union Road
For sale a 1 1 2 acre farm known as the Matthye place located two miles west of Higin with good improvements a large spring at the house an orchard and vineyard. Over 50 acres of prime plow land and a solid farm home offered by Bigin Land Company at a price aimed to move quickly.
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Higin
Higin-West Union Road
Matthye
Desiris
Bigin Land Company
Miss Flapper Blessings Poem By Douglas Dashiell
A short verse of praise to a young flapper, celebrating her style and allure. The speaker, a male narrator, expresses joy at being born a boy while admiring the dame's silken hose, translucent clothing, lipstick, makeup, bobbed hair, and jaunty grace.
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Douglas Dashiell
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Alexandria (Minn) News
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Ole
M. E. Church Notes
Miss Flapper
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