Local visitors share Sunday and weekend visits in Iowa towns
Dozens of families from Waverly, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Sumner, Titonia, and surrounding areas hosted or attended gatherings. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kelsey of Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Buhr, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tegtmeier, and John Kellner’s funeral attendees. Attendees traveled from Moline and Villa Park to join relatives in Waterloo, Sumner, and Luana for meals, church services, and family visits across a multi-day span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Buck
Waverly
John Kellner
Wm. H. Doerring
Mary Alice
Fred Stuckenberg
Villa Park
Ill
H. H. Nevermann
John and
Lawrence Doerring
Luana
Mr. Doerring
H. H. Buls
Carl Buls
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Buls
Theresa
Barbara
Waterloo
Ida Buls
W. H. Bockhaus
Karen
Willard Holm
Kaye
Looking at Life as It Used to Be
Louis Brewer a longtime county pioneer died at his home south of town last Saturday at age 91. He moved to Iowa and Bremer county in 1854 and kept working almost to his death. The parish house of St Peter Evangelical church was sold to J C Fink and will be moved to his property north of town. Geo Carstensen bought the summer kitchen. J C Heck heads to Albert City to buy lumber stock and plans to settle there with his wife. Frank Sager to manage the company yard. Wedding day in Tripoli area last Thursday with several ceremonies nearby. J C Hildenbrandt wed Ella Kohagen and Herman Lohmann married Lena Spier, all west of town. Local markets: eggs 14c, chickens 8c, potatoes 35-38c, oats 38c, corn 45c, hogs 5.70, veal calves 3-4. BREAKS LEG Mrs Marie Slack broke her left leg at Bremer County Home then sent to University Hospitals Iowa City. Esther Frese and Edwin Joens married at St Pauls Lutheran Wadeverly, Ida E Snelling and Francis W Hale graduated at Iowa State Teachers College in May 30. Funeral for Mrs Fred Koehler 62 Sumner held at St Johns Sumner. Mrs Minna Bergmann 58 of Douglas township died at New Hampton hospital from pleurisy and pneumonia with brain blood clot. Christina Lahmann 84 slipped and fell at her son F H Lahmanns home near Potter Siding injuring her hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brewer
Iowa
Bremer County
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
J. C. Fink
Geo. Carstensen
J. C. Heck
Albert City
Frank Sager
Tripoli
J. C. Hildebrandt
Ella Kohagen
Herman Lohmann
Lena Spier
Esther Frese
Edwin Joens
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Waverly
Ida E. Snelling
Francis W. Hale
Iowa State Teachers College
Fred Koehler
Sumner
Edward
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Minna Bergmann
Douglas Township
New Hampton
Christina Lahmann
F. H. Lahmann
Potter Siding
Local residents share visits and a new birth in Sumner area
Mrs. Lawrence Snelling and Mrs. J P Snelling called on Mrs. Virgil Lampe at Sumner Community hospital where a baby named Vanda Jo Lampe was born weighing 7 lb 12 oz. Lampe, formerly Judy Schlichting, and Vanda Jo returned home. Visits extended to families in Sumner Cedar Rapids West Union and Tripoli with relatives from Lake Mills and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Snelling
J. P. Snelling
Virgil Lampe
Baby
Sumner Community Hospital
P. A. McIntyre
Sumner
Frederika
Vanda Jo
Lampe
Judy Schlichting
William Schlichting
Birthday Visits and Commencement Attendances across Readers
Sunday afternoon visitors honored Mr. Paul Hartman for his birthday including Ed Hartman and Loren Fairbank, George Franzen and Connie Waverly, Carey Franzen and Joe Boeckman. Evening guests included Lavern Meier, Harvey Hartman, Marvin Knoploh and Ronnie Sumner, Wilbert Hagenow and Steven Readlyn, Ed Jahnke, Carey Franzen, Robert Sievers, Wilbert Hartman and Diane. Alice Krueger traveled to Clinton to visit the Mirick family before attending Washington High School commencement with Judy Fern, a graduate. Glen Slack hosted a ninth birthday party with friends including Ricky Towne and others. Neighbors worked on preparing 80 acres of corn at the Oscar Kries farm with John Hooper and others. Mrs Medhat Mandour, former Mary Ann Buls, was crowned queen on Queen for a Day. Larry Leisener regained his billfold found by John Donnelly on the Harry Eversall farm field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hartman
Hartman
Ed Hartman
Loren
Fairbank
George Franzen
Connie
Waverly
Carey Franzen
Joe
Lori Boeckman
Lavern Meier
Harvey Hartman
Marvin Knoploh
Ronnie
Sumner
Wilbert
Alice Krueger
Clinton
Don Mirick
Washington
Paul Fern
Judy
Jean
Tripoli
Washington High School
Judy Fern
Glen Slack
Ricky Towne
James Kuhrt
Bruce Bunger
Richard Milius
Jimmy Boeckmann
Billy Hinton
Ronald Kelsey
Bradley Holm
Keith Stahlhut
Steven Tegtmeier
Gerald Lahmann
Irma Slack
Re-enters Hospital
H. H. Schlichting re-entered Sumner Community Hospital on Wednesday and is listed in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Schlichting
Sumner Community Hospital
E A Kleiss home hosts 88th birthday for Mrs Beaky Piegers
Twelve ladies attended a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the E A Kleiss home honoring Mrs Beaky Piegers on her 88th birthday. Lunch was served by Mrs Piegers daughter and granddaughter Mrs E A Kleiss and Mrs LaVerne Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Kleiss
Beaky Piegers
Commencement Attendees Noted at Upper Iowa University
Everett Meier, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Meier, received a bachelor of arts degree at Upper Iowa University Fayette. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Orville Meier Readlyn Chrystal Meyer Sumner Mr and Mrs Gaylord Johnson Fredericksburg Mr and Mrs Henry Meier Frederika and Mr and Mrs Robert Kuhrt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Orville Meier
Readlyn
Chrystal Meyer
Sumner
Gaylord Johnson
Fredericksburg
Henry Meier
Frederika
Robert Kuhrt
Everett Meier
Cards of Thanks Remembering Hospitalization and Visits
A collection of acknowledgments from multiple residents thanking friends relatives and church members for cards gifts flowers visits and prayers during hospital stays and after returning home Special mentions include Rev Goetz Rev Puhlmann Rev Meyer and Rev Jandrey for their prayers visits and support Numerous neighbors and family members express lasting gratitude for kindnesses shown during times of illness and bereavement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Gebert
Puhlmann
Frances Gebert
Sandra
Herman Gebert
Rev
St. Joseph's Hospital, New Hampton
Rev. Goetz
Harold Kuethe
Nevermans Attend Upper Iowa Commencement
Mr and Mrs H H Nevermans attended the Upper Iowa University commencement in Fayette on Monday. Their nephew by marriage Merlin Berggren, a class member, will teach at Mallard next fall and is married to Joy Zatharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Nevermans
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Merlin Berggren
Mallard
Joy Zatharias
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ning
Ry Buhr
Ul Buenzow
Wav- Sunday
Har
Psaly
Ebi Schepple
Eccan Kelsey
Ross Kelsey
Nevada
Paul Duncomb
James Block
C. B. Kelsey
John Henning
John Nissen
Warly
Edwin Tegtmeier
Harry Buenzow
Robert Lohmann
Teresa
Franklin Schutter
Titonia
Benny Kehe
M.fe Chapin
Mrs
Henry Tegtmeier
Myrtle Palmer
Dorothy
Ben
Eldo Kehe
William A. Buckley
Dale Martin
Cedar Falls
Nora Peacock
E. F. Schultz
Alfred H. Bock
Alfred Bock Jr
Ronnie Joe
Ronnie Meyer
Wichita
Kan
Carroll Nevermann
H. H. Buhr
Harry Buhr
Elkton, Minn
John Schwerin
H. W. Krueger
Grace Panzer
EB. J. Fink
Clarence Goodenbour
W. H. Grebien
Agnes Baclmann
Kenneth
Ed McNamee
Paul and
Dennis
Jesup
Douglas Erpelding
Louie Wenthe
Carl Groening
August Towne
Orlyn Milius
Albert Ulrich
Clarksville
L. H. Fink
Fred Fink
R. E. Wilharm
F. L. King
Anna Hale
Walter Fye
Judith, Vinton
H. J. Hankner
Darrell Neuendorf
Paul Tiedt
Arlie Bergmann
Minnesota
John Mullen
L. L. Mullen
Moline
Wilbert Bramwell
Marshalltown
Sunset Theatre
Aldo Ray
Ann Bancroft
Stooges
John Agar
Cynthia Patrick
Silent World
Life In Color
Rory Calhoun
Susan Cummin
Utah
Blaine
Judy Holiday
Richard Conte
Sat
Hunt
Dickles
Orson
Sun Valley
del Monte
Dinty Moore
the Farmers Store
Marie Slack
University Hospitals
Iowa City
E. J. Fink
Jose Vega
Terryne
Jerelyn Fink
Vega
F. C. Hildebrandt
West Union
K. C. Frank
C. L. Syverson
Lake Mills
Robert
Mark
Dean Syverson
Robert Birkby
Bobby
Shenandoah
Birkby
Evelyn Corrie
Birkbys
Oscar Kries
John Hooper
Lavern Hooper
Clinton Burrow
Leland Alcock
Leslie Meier
Dean Buchholz
Aug. Brieger
Medhat Mandour
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Ann Buls
Gus Buls
Larry Leisener
Harry Eversall
Stuart
John Donnelly
Jerry
Sumner Hospital
Floyd Sauerbrei
Lizzie Bolte
Upper
Tripoli Theatre
Paul Douglas
Dad
Shaldark
Drever Drug Store
Kellogg’s
Hershey’s
Nabisco Macaroon Sd
Hills Bros
Eatwell
Swift
U. S
Rath
H.ooc
Michael’s Food Market
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