Community News Notes From Monticello to West Union
News items by correspondents recall visits, travels, and gatherings across towns including Monticello, Lafayette, Dubuque, New Hampton, and West Union. Residents such as Mrs C J Mardorf, Ruth, Eileen Wall, Donna Sexton, and many others are noted in visits, family trips, hospital moves, and club meetings. A spread covers operations for appendicitis, beauty parlor openings, and a funeral service for Mrs Frank Childs in West Union with local obituaries and family ties highlighted.
Edna Bahlmann Employed at Siegel Home
Miss Edna Bahlmann is employed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kammeyer. Rev. H. Kumpf, sr., former pastor of the Siegel Lutheran church, died last Thursday forenoon at the home of his son-in-law and daughter near Cottage Grove Wisconsin. Several local families and relatives gathered for social visits and birthdays at various homes, including a birthday celebration for Carl Lampe and hosting duties at the homes of the Brase and Hay families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bahlmann
Wm. Kammeyer
H. Kumpf
Siegel Lutheran Church
H. Niemann
Cottage Grove
Wis
Anton Denkinger
Helene
Cedar Falls
Henry Hay
Denkinger
Hay
Henry Kuecker
Henry
Erwin
Henry Brase
Ernest Hoppenworth
Ernest Quade
Erwin Hoppenworth
Carl Boeckmann
Waverly
August Hoppenworth
Louis Rodermeyer
Ernest Brase
Leela
Edwin Brase
Conrad Meyer
Carl Lampe
Lampe
C. G. Gerlach
John Henning
Herman Biermann
Fred Biermann
Bernita
Evelyn
Henry Kuecker, Jr
Too Good to Be True Henpeck at Police Station
A comic fragment from Berlin Lustige Blaetter shows Henpeck at a police station claiming his wife has disappeared a fortnight ago. When asked why he waited, he replies he could not believe it and thought he was dreaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henpeck
Berlin Lustige Blaetter
Why Liquid Laxatives Are Back in Favor
Public interest shifts toward liquid laxatives with adjustable dosing for individual needs. Senna is highlighted as a natural laxative, with Dr Caldwell's Syrups Pepsin presented as a ready to use liquid option. Advocates claim gentler kidney impact and easier use for children, asserting regularity without distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Koch Announces Candidacy for 72nd District State Rep
William Koch declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for state representative from the 72nd district Bremer County, subject to voters at the primary on June 4, 1934. He seeks the party’s support in the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Democratic Party
WM. Koch
Bremer County Treasurer Candidate Announces Run
R F Schmidt announces as Democratic candidate for Bremer county treasurer subject to voters will in the June 1934 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
R. F. Schmidt
George Wescott Announces Democratic Candidacy for Bremer County Treasurer
George Wescott announces his bid for Bremer County treasurer on the Democratic ticket. He presents his plan to oversee county finances and public revenue, seeking voter support in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
George Wescott
Candidate for Bremer County recorder reelection
George T. Moulds seeks the Democratic nomination for Bremer County recorder on the June 1934 primary ballot. The announcement presents his candidacy as subject to voters’ will in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
George T. Moulds
H. J. Stumme
Fred Rewoldt
Bremer County Clerk Nomination On Democratic Ticket
The clerk of district court position in Bremer county is nominated on the Democratic ticket and awaits voter approval at the June 1934 primary. H. C. Richmann is the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
H. C. Richmann
Bremer County Sheriff Candidate Statement on Democratic Ticket
Frank Sager announces his run for Bremer County sheriff on the Democratic ticket, subject to voter will at the June primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Frank Sager
Primary race for Bremer County Auditor June 1934
In Bremer County the June 1934 primary election lists H. J. Stumme as a candidate for county auditor. The fragmented text references the official county office and a candidate name, indicating a local election item from the period.
Bremer County Treasurer Primary Defeated By W. C. Hoth
A June 1934 primary in Bremer County features a county treasurer race with W. C. Hoth as a leading candidate. The fragment notes the official county office and a candidate in the Bremer area, reflecting election activity during that period.
Democratic candidate for the voters at the June primary
J H Schwake is listed as a Democratic candidate for an election in June 1934, showing the candidate name and party in a local primary notice.
Primary notice from Bremer County Attorney office June 1934
County Attorney office Bremer announces primary details for June 1934. Fred Rewoldt named in connection with the Bremer county race. The item appears as a brief legal notice in the county jurisdiction.
Democrat candidate for Bremer county attorney
William Gannon of Sumner Iowa announces his candidacy for county attorney of Bremer county as a Democrat under the June 1934 primary election rules. He presents his eligibility and intent to seek voter support in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
William Gannon
Sumner
Iowa
Bremer County Recorder Candidate Announces Candidacy
Ed Schoephoerster declares his bid for Bremer County Recorder on the Democratic ticket subject to June 1934 primary voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Ed Schoephoerster
Local families gather for Sunday visits and celebrations
Warren Towns and August Flege families and others visited Erwin Gabe’s home Sunday. Guests included the Bueneke family from Waterloo, the Wente family, Henry Drape and Florence, and Will Blume’s party from Tripoli. A Bremer couple welcomed Louis Harold, christened with Emil Michael, Mrs. L. O. Wolper, and Esther Brunenger as sponsors. The Heine family welcomed a 7% pound baby boy born in Des Moines on April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flege
Erwin Gabe
Fred Bueneke
Lulabell
Waterloo
Emil Wente
Henry Drape
Florence
Wm. Wente
Will Blume
Herbert
Tripoli
John Hagenow
H. Wunderlich
Bremer
Louis Harold
Emil Michael
L. O. Wolper
Esther Brunenger
Lawrence Heine
Des Moines
Clarence Wedemeier
Edwin Hennings
Herbert Eick
Mms. Wm. Oestman
Emil Pries
Anna
Market quarrel over bacon order in lunch rush
A meat market clerk and a small boy clash over a bacon request. The boy asks for a pound of breakfast bacon, but the clerk offers his best breakfast bacon, insisting on the item being for lunch instead. The exchange shows a humorous, everyday domestic scene in a bustling shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
Looking Backward In the Leader's Files 1909 notices
Twenty five years ago in April 1909 a farewell surprise honored Mr and Mrs Henry Dettmering before their move to Sumner. Anna Bergmann wed John Bahlman at St Pauls Lutheran on April 7. C G Schwem and wife returned to Henry South Dakota after a week with relatives. Schwem bought a Dakota farm eight years ago and worked steadily. The Krueger couple welcomed a daughter christened Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dettmering
Sumner
Schwems Visit as Local Residents Spend Week Abroad
Miss Mata Schwem of Gary Indiana and Miss Leona Schwem of Des Moines Iowa arrived Thursday for a several week visit with their father C G Schwem. Mrs G F Meier left for Neenah Wisconsin to visit her daughter and family. Mrs Smith sister of Mr Reb holz who has wintered here left for St Paul and Tomahawk Wisconsin to visit relatives before moving to Minnesota. A B Overby local CGW agent was collecting freight bills when a gust blew away his money and a few locals helped recover it. Mr and Mrs E H Martin and daughter Kathryn spent several days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mardorf
Ruth
Monticello
Eileen Wall
St. Paul
Donna Sexton
Ina Llewellyn
Lafayette
Ind
Virginia Hoffman
Paul Kerber
Billy Joynt
Emmetsburg
C. J. McNall
Stanley Roberts
Fayette County
West Union
J. H. Becker
J. Kops
Fond du Lac
Wis
Claudee Waskow
Emma Hurmence
East Main Street
Overton House
Will Schuette
Fredericksburg
Darrel Forsman
Coe Haag
Des Moines
Conrad Haag
Charles Hoth
Hanl
Postville
Clarence
Waukon
O. C. Hoth
C. J. McNally
Billy Joy
Mata Schwem
Gary
Leona Schwem
Iowa
C. G. Schwem
G. F. Meier
Neenah
Clarence Arneman
Smith
Rebholz
Tomahawk
Minnesota
A. B. Overby
Overby
E. H. Martin
Kathryn
Chicago
Local Notices From Waterloo April 1929 Events
April 17 1929 Mr and Mrs Elmer Drape took son Verlin to Waterloo for mastoid operation. Bockhaus children have mild scarlet fever. Towne at Wm Ambros Garage sustained a deep forehead cut from car crank. sew up by a doctor. Dr Leo Ladage, formerly of this city, now in Bet tendorf Iowa bought out local doctor. Ladage has led a year with Waterloo physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Drape
Verlin
Waterloo
Fred Bockhaus
Art Towne
Wm. Ambros
Leo Ladage
Bettendorf
Iowa
Ladage
Mankind's Errors in Interpretation and Belief
The Montreal Family Herald argues that humans err in interpretation but not in fundamental thinking. It states that great ideas arise from realization and that belief and need shape all ages. It compares celestial forces unable to generate real hope for an afterlife, deeming such hope a human illusion.
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Montreal Family Herald
Frederika Class Play Aunts Marriage Knot Delights Full House
Frederika high school's junior class staged Auntie s Marriage Knot Friday in the school auditorium to a full audience. The play benefited from strong student training under Supt and Mrs A T Gray with orchestra led by Vance Bates and performances by Mr Bates Miss Gertrude Pease. The cast included Lloyd Holm Vincent Parson Elinor O Day Lloyd Sievers Ruth Clary and others. Community announcements follow of visits and common social gatherings among Frederika residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika High School
A. T. Gray
Vance Bates
Bates
Gertrude Pease
Salem Guard
Lloyd Holm
Bixby Sheepy
Vincent Parson
Octavia Hamilton
Lowell Carney
Gloria Bolt
Elinor O'Day
Jack McClean
Lloyd Sievers
Tom Carruthers
Robert Carroll
Martha
Florence Cory
Augusta Bolt
Ruth Clary
Roland Schmudlach
Mary
Phyllis Etter
Clarence Dease
Fredericksburg
Dease
G. A. Hinkley
Eagle Grove
Clark Tibbetts
E. E. Henry
Norman Henry
Lima
Iowa
Mary Henry
Paul Jones
Robert
O’connor
Fragmentary Exchange Reflects Marital Strain
In a brief dialogue a friend notes John’s gifts to the wife, who agrees that any woman would be satisfied, while she herself expresses contentment only if deepened by his assurances. The exchange hints at underlying tensions in the couple’s relationship.
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Cuminer
New Hampton
Paul Gardner
Darrell Forsman
Ambrose House
Albert Ehlert
Iowa City
University Hospital
Henning
Lenora Morris
H. N. Hunt
Culture Club
B. Rhea
Hazel Johnson
A. H. Wolff
Lucinda Wolff
Medford
Minn
Adolph Meyer
Margaret Cady
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Peter Theisinger
Chris Theisinger
Mary Hatch
Linn
C. L. Hueb
LeCenter
Fred Poehler
TAS
Paul Martsbn
Harm Johnson and Son
Henry Johnson
H. 8. Shales
Marjory Wilharm
Cedar Rapids
Onslow
Sam Fridley
Frederika
Henry Schwerin
Frank Childs
Methodist Episcopal Church
G. W. Turner
Union Mound Cemetery
E. A. Hurmence
E. H. Wendland
Edith Hammer
Vinton
Charles H. Hurmence
Lubbock
Texas
Fred
Ed Hurmence
New Salem
N. D
Will Hurmence
Siegel
Dr. Caldwell
N. R
W. C. Hoth
J. H. Schwake
Warren Towns
Lord Byron
Prince Edwardsland
Canada
Cincinnati
Charles Golding
Webster Peavey
Peavey
Seth McGee
Jennie Hale
Anna Bowers
R. J. McGowan
Harry Barker
John Dense
C. E. Dense
Hale Hatchery
Tripoli, Iowa
Teachers Agency, Inc
Downing St
Denver
Cole
United States
Illinois
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