Wallingford Social Roundup Shows Local Visits and Farewells
Joyce Olson of St Paul visited Clarence Olean's home with a college friend and her parents from Reirtrandt. Minnesota guests stayed with Frank Matsen. Mrs. Raymond Thiel's brother Robert Keogh left for Alameda Navy station. Darwin Ft and Mrs visited Ames. Mrs. Will Logan of Superior died. funeral in Estherville. Gundersons from Elkader attended Gunderson sister’s wedding in Jackson. Skattebos hosted family dinner with many relatives. Hilmer Larson won prizes at Spencer Fair. Petersens from Spencer and Hendersons from St Paul dined at Sarah Petersen home. Johnnie Nelson of LaVerne and others visited Belle Egertson. Stan and Glenn Young and others visited Blanche Young in Charles City. Otto Larson’s group returned from Excelsior Strings in Missouri. John Oudes and Odella Anderson hosted visitors. Severe Berg from Spirit Lake joined Odues family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Olson
St. Paul
Clarence Olean
Colege
Reirtrandt
Olson
Minnesota
Frank Matsen
Raymond Thiel
Robert Keogh
Alameda
Caiif
Darwin Ft
Rasmussen
Ames
Edwin Osher
Will Logan
Superior
Estherville
Leroy Gunderson
Elkader
Clarence Skatiebo
Mr. Gunderson
Jackson
C. J. Skattebo
Clare
Earnest Skattebo
Leroy Gundersons
Richard Kropfs
Elmer Osher
Skattebos
Hilmer Larson
Otto Larson
Merlyn Larson
Excelsior Strings
John Oudes
Walker, Minn
Severe Berg
Spirit Lake
Odella Anderson
Dog fight erupts as two dogs wage clash at Cairo home
The Jing Marshall family in Cairo had a heated dog fight near their vehicle when their dog and a neighbor’s dog collided at the door. Mrs Marshall and her husband were bitten in the scuffle, leaving both injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jing Marshall
Cairo
Mre. Marshall
Hustant
Why small children listen and obey in daily life
A discussion on teaching young children respect and self control through brief explanations rather than force. It argues that even two year olds grasp reasons, though over explaining can lead to endless questioning, and urges parents to balance prompt obedience with recognizing a child's intelligence.
Largest catfish hauled from Wapsipinicon River this year
George Knutson of Anamosa caught the 37 pound 41 inch catfish on September 6 along the Wapsipinicon River. The record fish stands as the year’s trophy for local anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsipinicon River
George Knutson
Anamosa
Municipal light plant meeting notes from Graettinger Sep 13 1954
The Graettinger municipal light plant held a regular meeting on September 13, 1954. Members present approved the minutes, authorized paying all bills, and adjourned. Listed expenses include Del's Partners Supply 13.81, White Service Station 1.70, Graettinger Times 6.69, Bud's Service 5.21, and others totaling numerous vendors and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iLars Petersen
Mike Weinholzer
Del's Partners
Graettinger Times
Bud's
Gr. Ins
Gr. State Bank
Thoreson's Hardware
Industrial T. & A
Herman Fire Equipment
Pixler Electric
General Electric Supply
Cooper Petroleum
Standard Oil
Matt Parrott & Sons
Chicago Rock Island Wage Report Mentioning George Crown
A brief wage ledger item lists individuals George Crown and Josephine Fitzpatrick as secretary, with monetary amounts 302.87 and 854.04 and unresolved figures 00. This item appears as a small payroll line in a larger financial notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
George Crown
Josephine Fitzpatrick
Sec’y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallingford News
Will Petersen
Spencer
A. J. Henderson
Lowell
Sarah Petersen
Petersens
Rela
Johnnie Nelson
LaVerne, Iowa
Belle Egertson
Stan Young
Glenn Young
Gordon Morinda
Kim
Blanche Young
Charles City
RCA Victor
Amy
Ca Bay
Aca Vietor
Radner
Sirik
Grein Electric Sales
Graettinger
Iowa
THE
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Bignied
United States
County
County, Auditor
Lars Petersen
Innis Railroad
Rock Island
Ock Island
Mid-Continent
IVER
Rock Island Raila
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