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Note: the full text transcriptions of the two Allamakee co. history books on this website contain the histories & early members of the various fraternal societies & clubs in Allamakee co. Those items have not been copied to this page.

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1877

Noble Lodge, No. 51, A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen), installed the following officers last Saturday evening:
P.M.W. Jas. Perry
M.W. F. M. Clark
G.F. - C. F. Rathwan
Overseer - John Gillen
Financier - J. F. Wilson
Receiver - M. Beucher
Recorder - J. J. Beedy
Guide - Dr. J. Shepherd
I.W. - W. N. Burdick
O.W. - John Thoma
~Postville Review, Saturday, January 13, 1877 ~contributed by Reid R. Johnson

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1884

A lodge of Knights Of Pythias was organized in Postville last Saturday evening, with eighteen members. The following are the officers elect:
P. C. - C. P. Darling
C. C. - G. W. Gray
V. C. - F. W. Roberts
M. A. - F. M. Orr
Prelate - H. E. Babcock
C. R. & S. - Chas. Skeleton
M. F. F. - T. M. Miller
M. F. E. - W. S. Roberts
I. G. - Will Leui
O. G. - Fred Welzel
Trustees: F. S. Burling, J. M. Lisher & Jas. McAdam
~Postville Review, Sat., January 12, 1884 ~contributed by Reid R. Johnson

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1894-5

Noble Lodge, No. 51, A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen), will be officered as follows from now until June 30, 1895.
Master Workman, E. D. Stiles
Foreman, R. F. Hecker
Overseer, Thos. Gordon
Recorder, W. J. Wallis
Financier, J. Thoma
Receiver, Ellison Orr
Guide, Joe Seybert
Inside Watch, Chas. Schultz
Outside Watch, J. Stockman
Medical Examiner, J. Shepherd
Trustee to fill vacancy, J. B. Hart
Trustee, John Welzel
~Postville Review, Sat., December 15, 1894 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1896

St. Ann’s Court of Lady Foresters have been organized in Waukon with the following officers:
Chief Ranger—Mrs. J. W. Cain.
Vice Chief Ranger—Mrs. J. M. Murray.
Rec. Sec’y—Mary A. Quinn.
Fin. Sec’y—Mrs. J. F. Dougherty.
Treasurer—Mrs. J. M. Collins.
Past C. R.—Mrs. W. S. Hart.
Trustees—Mesdames Geo. Schrody, E. McGeough, J. Hall.
Outside Sentinel—Mrs. Wm. Rilely.
Inside Sentinel—Mrs. M. D. Ryan.
S. C.—Mrs. M. Heiser.
J. C.—Lizzie McCabe
~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, February 11, 1931; in the 'Looking Backward' to 1896 column ~transcribed by Ann Krumme

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1897

Postville Degree of Honor, Lodge No. 28 - Tuesday evening a number of ladies, wives and sisters of the members of Noble Lodge, A.O.U.W., met in the lodge hall, when Mrs. Belle Reed of Marshalltown, instituted a lodge of the "Degree of Honor", an organization intended to be auxillary to the Workmen, the object being to extend the social and fraternal features of that grand beneficial order. About forty ladies had signed the request for a charter, and in compliance therewith, Mrs. Reed brought the charter and institued the lodge, as above indicated. It was decided for the present that the ladies would "run it" alone for a time at least. The lodge is number 28, and the regular meetings will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, alternating with the men folks of Noble Lodge. The new lodge was duly organized and officers elected and installed as follows:
Past Chief of Honor - Mrs. J.B. Hart
Chief of Honor - Mrs. James Hay
Lady of Honor - Miss Anna Leui
Lady of Ceremonies - Mrs. Jas. Gregg
Recorder - Mrs. Henry Thiese
Financier - Mrs. Godfrey Staadt
Receiver - Mrs. Jos. Nicolay
Usher - Mrs. John Schultz
Inside Watch - Mrs. R.F. Hecker
Outside Watch - Mrs. John Kluss
Trustees - Mrs. F.W. Tuller, one year; Mrs. J.M. Thoma, two years; Mrs. E.A. Abel, three years
Delegate to Grand Lodge - Mrs. J.B. Hart
~Postville Graphic, January 28, 1897 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

Noble Lodge No. 51 A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen). The Workmen lodge elected the following officers for the coming year:
M.W. - James Gregg
Foreman - Chas Sonnkalb
Overseer - J.M. Harris
Recorer - Wm. Shepherd
Financier - John Thoma
Receiver - J.M. Thoma
Outside guard - John Phelan
Inside Guard - George Plagman
Medical Examiner - J. Shepherd
Trustee - John Moir
~Iowa Volksblatt, Postville, December 24, 1897 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

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1898

The Postville Turnverein elected the following officers for 1898 at their meeting held last Saturday evening:
President - John Moetsch
Vice President - Chas. Krumm
Secretary - Gustav Dietsch
Cashier - Geo. Thoma
Treasurer - Wm. Kluss
~Iowa Volksblatt, December 10, 1897 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

Postville M.B.A. (Modern Brotherhood of America) - A new lodge has been organized in Postville, it is called the "Modern Brotherhood of America", and has twenty-one charter members. The following officers were elected:
President - F. E. Sutherland
Vice President - Jacob Meyer
Secretary - Geo. Thoma
Treasurer - Arthur S. Burdick
Physician - John Fangmeier
Conductor - Loren Bellows
First Watchman - Chas. Bollman
Second Watchman - F. H. Pleister
Doctor - F. J. Becker
~Iowa Volksblatt, May 6, 1898 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1899

Following are the newly elected officers of the local Knights of Pythias Officers:
C.C. - Wm. Leui
V.C. - W. W. Shroyer
Pr. - F. J. Becker
M. of W. - F. H. Hinton
M. at A. - E. H. Prior
K. of R. and S. - Gustav Dietsch
M. of F. - F. W. McClintock
M. of Ex. - John Waters
I.G.- F. C. Schroeder
O.G. - Chris Salzgeber
District Deputy - F. J. Becker
Trustees - H. G. Hawkins, C. C. Weber, F. S. Burling
~Iowa Volksblatt Dec. 30, 1898 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1900

The following officers were elected by Noble Lodge No. 51 A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) last Saturday evening for the term beginning Jan. 1st:
Chas. Sonnkalb, P.M.W.
J. M. Harris, M.W.
Adolph Foeltz, Foreman
Wm. Shepherd, Recorder
J. H. Corcoran, Overseer
John Thoma, Financier. J. M. Thoma, Receiver
Henry Thies, Guide
Chas. Schultz, I. W.
John Phalen, O. W.
John Welzel, Trustee
Grand Lodge Representative, John Thoma, alternate Hugh Shepherd.
~Postville Review, Fri., December 15, 1899 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1905

Postville's various lodges have held their annual elections and will be officered during the year 1905 as follows:

Modern Brotherhood lodge (MBA):
President, A. S. Burdick
Vice Pres., J. P. Ellis
Sec., James Gregg
Treas., R. J. Stintzi
Chaplain, L. A. Bellows
Medical Examiner, O. J. Blessin
Watch, F. Somek
Sentinel, D. Meyer
Conductor, H. Weighner
Trustee, Elmer McGhee

A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen):
P.M.W., Chas. Sonnkalb
M.W., Bert E. Tuttle
Foreman, A. S. Burdick
Overseer, Ira Riley
Receiver, J. M. Thoma
Financier, John Thoma
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Guide, John Fangmeier
I.W., Conrad Welzel
O.W., H. Weighner

Degree Of Honor officers for 1905:
Past Chief - Mrs. D. E. Harrington
Chief Of Honor - Mrs. H. Thiese
Lady Of Honor - Mrs. Will Bellows
Chief Of Ceremonies - Mamie Horgan
Recorder - Mrs. W. Martin
Finacier - Mrs. G. Staadt
Recievier - Mrs. J. M. Thoma
Usher - Mrs. H. Koevenig
Inside Watch - Estelle Seibert
Outside Watch - Anna Stockman

~Postville Review, Fri., January 6, 1905 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1908

The following will preside over Postville A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) for 1908:
Master Workman, John Gregg
Foreman, Bert E. Tuttle
Overseer, Emmet Shortreed
Financier, John Thoma
Receiver, J. M. Thoma
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Guide, Pearl Ellis
Inside Watch, Frank Welch
Outside Watch, Wm. Harris
Medical Examiner, Dr. O. J. Blessin
Trustee, Conrad Welzel

The following will preside over Postville M.B.A. (Modern Brotherhood of America) for 1908:
President, Mary Cook
Vice President, Richard Weighner
Secretary, Geo. S. Tuttle
Treasurer, Pearl Ellis
Conductor, Ben Lange
Watchman, Chas. Nash
Sentry, Chas. Harmon
Medical Examiner, Dr. O. J. Blessin

~Postville Review, December 20, 1907 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1911

Postville Modern Brotherhood (MBA) officers for 1911:
President - W. J. Campbell
Vice Pres. - Wm. Weighner
Secretary - Geo. S. Tuttle
Treasurer - L. S. McEwen
Conductor - Chas. H. Freidag
Chaplain - A. Harris
Sentry - Hans Christopherson
Watchman - David Meyer
Trustee - J. P. Ellis

A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) officers for 1911:
Past Master Workman, Bert E. Tuttle
Master Workman, Guy P. Gregg
Foreman, A. A. Schmidt
Overseer, Ben W. Lange
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Financier, John Thoma
Receiver, J. M. Thoma
Guide, Lloyd Putnam
Inside Watchman, James Gregg
Outside Watchman, H. Christopherson
Medical Examiner, Dr. A. A. Schmidt

~Postville Review, Fri., January 13, 1911 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1912

Noble Lodge 51, A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) officers:
Master Workman, Guy P. Gregg
Past Master Workman, Bert E. Tuttle
Foreman, A. A. Schmidt
Overseer, Fred J. Thoma
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Financier, Harvey H. Douglass
Others mentioned whose titles were illegible: J. M. Thoma, Ben W. Lange, J. P. Ellis, Hans Christopherson, Dr. A. A. Schmidt, James Gregg.

Postville M.B.A. (Modern Brotherhood of America) officers:
President, A. S. Burdick
Vice President, Wm. Weighner
Secretary, Geo. S. Tuttle
Treasurer, L. S. McEwen
Conductor, J. W. Campbell
Chaplain, Loren A. Bellows
Watchman, Hans Christopherson
Sentry, David Meyer
Trustee, J. W. Campbell

~Postville Review, Fri., January 5, 1912 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1913

A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen):
P.M.W.- B. E. Tuttle
M.W. - G. P Gregg
Foreman - Dr. A. A. Schmidt
Overseer - F. J. Thoma
Guide - B. W. Lange
I.W. - J. L. Gregg
O.W. - H. Christopherson
Recorder - Wm. Shepherd
Financier - H. H. Doulass
Receiver - I. M. Thoma

Postville Modern Brotherhood (MBA) officers for 1913:
President - A. S. Burdick
Vice President - W. H. Weighner
Treasurer - L. S. McEwen
Secretary - G. S. Tuttle
Conductor - J. W. Campbell
Chaplain - L. A. Bellows
Watchman - H. Christopherson
Sentry - David Meyer

~Postville Review, Friday, January 24, 1913 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

The 20th Century Gun Club is the name of a new organization in Postville and was organized Wednesday with twelve charter members as follows:
President - Guy P. Gregg
Sec. and Treas. - L. S. McEwen
Field Captain - Earl Forrester
Members - Rollo Gass, Harry Cole, Herman Rose, Reuben Christopherson, Ed Thoma, George Sebastian, Otto Sanders, Geo. Kohlmann, Roy Pettit

Mr. Riggs, a representative of the Remington Arms Co. was here to assist in perfecting the organization. Rush Razee, the champion rifle and pistol shot of the world will be here March 12th to give an exhibition of his skill, which will be free for all. The object of the local organization is for trap and wing shooting and to protect game and fish in this locality.

~Postville Review, Friday, February 21, 1913 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1914

Postville A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen)
P. M. Workman - Bert E. Tuttle
Master Workman - Guy P. Gregg
Foreman - A. A. Schmidt
Overseer - Fred J. Thoma
Guide - Ben W. Lange
Inside Watch - John L. Gregg
Outside Watch - W. H. Weighner
Recorder - Wm. Shepherd
Financier - Harvey H. Douglass
Receiver - J. M. Thoma

Postville Modern Brotherhood (MBA) officers for the year 1914. Meeting nights- first and third Thursdays of each month.
President - A. S. Burdick
Vice President - W. H. Weighner
Secretary - Geo. S. Tuttle
Treasurer - F. W. Tuller
Conductor - Mrs. Anna Williams
Chaplain - Agnes David
Pianist - Bertha David
Watchman - Charley Freidag
Sentry - David Meyer

~Postville Review, Fri., December 26, 1913 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1915

Postville Modern Brotherhood (MBA) officers for 1915:
President - J. P. Ellis
Vice President - W. H. Weighner
Secretary - A. S. Burdick
Treasurer - Lynn McEwen
Conductor - Hans Christopherson
Watchman - James Gregg
Sentry - David Meyer
Chaplain - Mrs. Anna Williams
Trustee - Hugh Shepherd

Postville A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) officers for 1915:
Past Master Workman, Bert E. Tuttle
Master Workman, A. A. Schmidt
Foreman, Hans Christopherson
Overseer, A. S. Burdick
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Financier, H. H. Douglass
Receiver, J. M. Thoma
Guide, J. P. Ellis
Inside Watch, James Gregg
Outside Watch, W. H. Weighner
Medical Examiner, Dr. A. A. Schmidt
Trustee, James Gregg

~Postville Review, Fri., January 29, 1915 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

At its meeting last Saturday evening the Postville Turn-Verein (Turner Society) elected the following officers for the ensuing year (1915):
First Speaker, John Moetsch
Second Speaker, Conrad Welzel
Secretary, Frank Sebastian
Treasurer, J. M. Thoma
Cashier, Wm. Moll, salary $10.00 a year
Manager, H. C. Schultz, salary $75.00 a year
Janitor, John Moetsch, salary $150.00 a year
~Postville Review, Fri., December 11, 1914 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1919

On Thursday evening last, Noble Lodge 51, A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) held a meeting under dispensation and elected the following officers:
Master Workman, A. A. Schmitt
Foreman, Hans Christofferson
Overseer, Fred J. Thoma
Recorder, William Shepherd
Financier, H. H. Douglass
Treasurer, J. M. Thoma
Guide, J. P. Ellis
Inside Watch, John L. Gregg
Outside Watch, Dick Weighner
Trustee, Hans Christofferson
Med. Examiner, Dr. A. A. Schmidt
Grand Lodge Rep., Bert E. Tuttle

Following the election the multitude repaired to the Thoma Bros. Cafe and indulged in a four-course banquet- oysters, crackers, soup and cigars. Thursday, Jan. 9th, has been set for the impressive ceremony of installation on which occasion a most elaborate feast will be spread. Don't miss it.
~Postville Herald, Fri., January 3, 1919 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1920

At the annual meeting held Saturday last the Postville Turner Opera House Association elected the following officers:
President, Geo. B. Welzel
Vice President, Conrad Welzel
Secretary, H. M. Koevenig
Treasurer, J. M. Thoma
Cashier, Wm. Moll
Janitor, H. M. Koevenig
~Postville Herald, Fri., December 12, 1919 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1922

Noble Lodge No. 51 A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen). The members of Noble Lodge No. 51, A.O.U.W., of this city rallied to the call last Tursday evening in goodly numbers and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Master Workman, A. A. Schmidt
Foreman, J. P. Ellis
Overseer, H. Christofferson
Inside Watch, John L. Gregg
Outside Watch, Dick weighner
Recorder, Wm. Shepherd
Financier, H. H. Douglass
Receiver, J. M. Thoma

Following the business session the bretheren assembled at Thoma Bros. restaurant and enjoyed an oyster supper and smoker. Watch for the announcement of installation later and be sure to come out for there will be a regular feed with all the trimmings.
~Postville Herald, Thursday, December 29, 1921 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1923

At their meeting last Saturday evening the Postville Turner Society elected the following officers for the ensuing year (1923):
President - Geo. B. Welzel
Vice President - John L. Gregg
Secretary - Luver C. Schultz
Cashier - Wm. Busacker
Treasurer - J. M. Thoma
Managers - O. J. Beucher and J. L. Gregg
~Postville Herald, Thursday, December 7, 1922 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

Postville Noble Lodge No. 51, A.O.U.W., will install the following newly elected officers on January 11th, with an impressive ceremony and elaborate banquet:
Master Workman - A. A. Schmidt
Foreman - James A. Fisher
Overseer - F. J. Thoma
Recorder - William Shepherd
Financier - H. H. Douglass
Treasurer - J. M. Thoma
Guide - J. P. Ellis
Inside Watch - J. L. Gregg
Outside Watch - W. H. Weighner
Medical Examiner - Dr. A. A. Schmidt
Trustees - Bert E. Tuttle and James A. Fisher
~Postville Herald, Thur., Jan. 4, 1923 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

The annual business meeting of the Postville Public Library Association was held Tueday evening at the home of Mrs. R. N. Douglass. Officers for the ensuing year:
President - May H. Douglass
Vice President - Bert E. Tuttle
Sectretary - Flora Franklin
Treasurer - A. L. Peterson
Librarian - L. S. Tireman
Directors - Maude Baily, Julia Allen, Myra E. Gray
~Postville Herald, Thur., May 3, 1923 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1924

At the annual meeting of the Big Four Farm Institute held last Saturday at the Citizen's State Bank in Postville the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President Euclid Marston.
Vice Pres. Fred H. Schmidt.
Sec.-Treas. R. Christofferson.
Directors E. E. Owen, Allamakee.
W. C. Schroeder, Clayton.
C. M. Kerr, Fayette.
Fred Benjegerdes, Winneshiek.
~Postville Herald, Thur., 24 January 1924 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1926

Postville Noble Lodge No. 51 A.O.U.W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen) officers
P.M.W. - Bert E. Tuttle
Master Workman - A.A. Schmidt
Foreman - James A. Fisher
Overseer - Fred J. Thoma
Guide - J.P. Ellis
Recorder - Wm. Shepherd
Financier - H.H. Douglass
Treasurer - J.M. Thoma
Inside Watch - John L. Gregg
Outside Watch - Dick Weighner
Med. Exam - Dr. A.A. Schmidt
Meets - 2nd and 4th Thursdays
~Postville Herald, April 1, 1926 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

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1928

The Postville Rifle And Revolver Club held its annual meeting last Thursday evening at the Citizens State Bank and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
President, Dr. H. D. Cole
Vice President, J. T. Melvold
Secretary, Elmer Sander
Treasurer, J. P. McNeil
Executive Officer, Oscar Hanson
~Postville Herald, December, 1927

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1930

Lansing, Ia., Oct. 14 - Sunday was a red letter day for the members of the Catholic Order of Foresters of Allamakee county, a joint initiation being held with members from Harpers Ferry, New Albin, Lycurgus and Lansing present. The initiatory ceremonies took place at the Immaculate Conception school hall here in the afternoon and was followed by a cafeteria supper, after which the following program was given:

Toastmaster, Rev. Daniel O'Sullivan of Wexford Overture, I.C. school orchestra Welcome, Monsignor Haxmeier of Lansing Vocal Solo, Richard Cassidy

Address, P.J. McCauley, Lycurgus Vocal selection, I.C. high school boys Reaction of a new member, James Whalen, Harpers Ferry Vocal Solo, Vincent Bakewell, Lansing

Address, John B. Noel, Dubuque Song "America", entire assembly

Following is a list of the new members:

St. Mary's court, Lycurgus William Becking Edward Plien Leo Byrnes James A. Welch Earl McCormick Theodore Henry Raymond Howes Harry Seinert Emmel Welch Kenneth Collins James Ronan Danel McCauley Kenneth Welch Norbert Welch James Whalen Donald Whalen Emmet Whalen Michael Norton Thomas Norton St. Joseph's court, Harpers Ferry James A. Whalen Gregory Livingston Leon Livingston John Luster Leo Kelly Thomas Mullen John Hawes John Riley Paul Livingston Joseph Cavanaugh Charles Corrigan Gerald Corrigan Cyril Corrigan Joseph Kelly Clement Kelly Maurice Kelly

St. George's court, Lansing Clarence Kelly John Mullarkey William Morton Bertrams Wellendorf, Jr. Joseph Whalen John Dunlevy Sylvester Kelleher Philip Rethwisch Raphael Strub Vincent Strub Norbert McMahon Kenneth Weipert John Traendle Joseph Traendle Ralph Batteen Joseph Scholtes Mark Strub Norbert Aschom Herbert Weipert Raymond Weipert Georg Ferring Theodore Scholtes St. Joseph's court, New Albin Burnell Steele Lawrence Winge Joseph Bakewell Leo Kelly John Hammel Raymond Hammel George Hammel Earl Hammel Eugene Hammel Urban Rouster John Rouster William Mack

~Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, Dubuque, Iowa, Tuesday evening edition, October 14, 1930 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

Lansing, Ia., Oct 31 - An initiation of new members into St. Rita's Court was held at the parish hall on Monday evening, the affair being in charge of Mrs. M. Tierney, of Sioux city, state deputy organizer for the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Following are the new members:

Nellie Clancy Margaret Hilkin Margaret Becker Evelyn Mack Mayme Scholtes Leona Aschom Marie Spinner Kathleen Dunlevy Florence Weipert

Virginia Dempsey Serena Kettler Elizabeth Wellendorf Elaine Wellendorf Anna Wellendorf Eleanor Spinner Frances Weipert Claire Healy Evelyn Ann Weipert

~Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, Dubuque, Iowa, Friday evening edition, October 31, 1930 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

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1932

At their recent annual meeting the Postville Turner Society elected the following officers for the ensuing year. The meeting also decided to pay the interest to note holders, who are requested to present their notes at the Citizens State Bank and get their interest payments.
President - F. J. Miller
Vice President - Ed Poesch
Cashier - Wm. Moll
Treasurer - J. M. Thoma
Secretary - H. M. Koevenig
Managers - O. J. Beucher and John L. Gregg
Janitor - John Moetsch
~Postville Herald, Thur., Dec. 10, 1931 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1939

The Postville Turner Society held its annual meeting for the election of officers at it hall last Saturday evening, when all of the following officers were re-elected for the ensuing year:
President - Lawrence Welzel
Vice President - Henry W. Block
Cashier - William Moll
Treasurer - L.O. Beucher
Secretary - H.M. Koevenig
~Postville Herald, December 8, 1938 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall

Postville Gun and Rifle Club
A charter has been granted by the National Rifle Association, the national governing body of the sport of target shooting, to the Postville Gun and Rifle club. The club has a charter membership of fifteen. The officers are, A. Burr Cook, president; Elmer C. Sander, secretary; and Lloyd Bruce is the executive officer. This club is one of 3,000 active rifle and pistol clubs throughout the U. S., affiliated with the national group.
~Postville Herald, December 7, 1939 ~transcribed by Reid R. Johnson

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1979

Mississippi Valley Sportsmen’s Club

Chuck Hoy, left, Kerry Darling and Jerry Hanley helped out at the game dinner in New Albin last Sunday.

Members of the Mississippi Valley Sportsmen’s Club put on a wild game potluck supper for their families and guests Sunday evening (29 Jan. 1979) at the V.F.W. Hall in New Albin. Game was abundant. Because dishes were not labeled, it was hard to tell just exactly you were sampling. It might have been turtle, squirrel, rabbit, venison, pheasant or even beaver. The crowd exceeded the expectations of the club, so halfway through the evening you could see people standing in all corners of the building gulping down the delicious offerings. There was a true atmosphere of friendship in the hall, as cards were played, tales were told, and some sportsmen discussed the recent rash of stamps made mandatory by the Conservation Commission for hunters, fishermen and trappers. The club is Lansing-based, but has members from New Albin, De Soto and other towns as well. There were many door prizes handed out. Several dozen six packs and a lot of small fishing tackle were won by those in attendance. Pete Jangula won a box of steel shotshells. Bob Oden won a pair of socks, Cindy Mitchell won a fishing reel, and Mrs. Milt Wild won two chicken specials at the Riv Aire. Plaques were awarded to winners of the club’s fishing and hunting contests. Dennis Christoffer won for walleye, an eight pound, 12 ounce fish; Lloyd Welsh had the biggest bullhead, one pound, eleven and one half ounces; Gene Gray had the best bass, one pound, 13 ounces; he also claimed the plaque for the biggest bluegill, 11 and 3/4 ounces; Gray also had the biggest striper, one pound and 10 ounces. Chris McKee won for the biggest perch, 14 ounces; and Ed Gage, Jr. had the biggest northern, a six pound fish. In the junior division, Eric McKee won for the best walleye, 13 ounces; Jamie Welsh for the best trout, a 12 ounce fish; Ronnie Hanson for the best perch, an eight ounce specimen; and Eric McKee for the best bluegill, which weighed five ounces. Club president Ken Hanson got the plaque for the biggest drake mallard, two pounds, 15 ounces. Barney Diersen and Bob Oden were awarded plaques for best deer. Oden got his with a bow. Diersen got his with a shotgun. Mark Blackman’s pheasant with a tail feather 22 inches long won in that category. The gathering was clearly a way to get rid of the mid-winter blues, at least until the next blizzard.
~Allamakee Journal, February 1979 ~contributed by Errin Wilker

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