Iowa Old Press

Allamakee Journal
Lansing, Allamakee co. Iowa
Wednesday November 13, 1940

Early Winter Storm Lashes Countryside
Terrific, Freezing Gales Trap Hunters Along Entire Mississippi River; Many Persons Perish; Property Damage Immense
MANY DUCK HUNTERS FROZE TO DEATH THROUGHOUT MIDDLE WEST
The worst storm in over half a century struck this section and the entire middle west Monday and resulted in many fatalities throughout the entire region with duck hunters suffering the heaviest casualties. After a heavy rain in the morning the weather started to turn cold about noon and a bitter northwest wind began which continued throughout the night and practically all the next day, accompanied by the blinding snow flurries. Owing to the open country and velocity of the wind, countless duck hunters were marooned all day and night on the islands in the Mississippi river valley and many froze to death and others enduring untold suffering until their rescue on Tuesday with many still unaccounted for. Minnesota reported 27 known dead with 11 between Red Wing and Winona, five at the latter place; several in South Dakota and many in Illinois and states to the south.

At Ferryville, Wis., southeast of Lansing, Kenneth J. McFarlane, 34, of Janesville, Wis., died of exposure on reaching that place Tuesday, while two other youths, William Sheer, 19, and John Bailey, 17, of Madison, were taken to a La Crosse hospital suffering with badly frozen lower limbs. Up to this (Wednesday) morning, six hunters in the Ferryville vicinity are still unaccounted for and their fate unknown.

Harpers Ferry Men Rescued
Of much interest locally was the rescue of four Harpers Ferry men, Art and Ed. Delphey, P. S. Pearson and Bill Norcotte. The quartet left Harpers Monday morning and when they did not return home that evening, even though all four are experienced rivermen, great anxiety was felt for heir safety under the terrible weather conditions. Word was sent to Lansing early Tuesday morning asking for assistance in locating the men if at all possible. Wm. E. Albert of the State Conservation Dept., in charge of the “Pal”, (about the only boat in this vicinity capable of riding such stormy waters) accompanied by Game Warden George Kaufman, Norbert Spinner, Roy Hartman, Charles and “Chet” Gibbs, headed down rive at once. At about 11 a.m. they were successful in locating the four men on an island at Panhandle Slough south of Heytmans and brought them safely ashore. The men had been without food or nourishment of any kind since Monday morning but had succeeded in getting a fire started on their island refuge which in all probability saved them from freezing to death. Although the ordeal the men went through must have been a terrible one, they suffered no serious effects outside of being half blind from the smoke and high wind. Messrs. Delphey, Pearson and Norcotte are no doubt truly grateful to Mr. Albert and his crew of rescuers for what might have been an untimely death.

Death Summons for Mrs. Harry Short, Sr.
Lansing friends were shocked yesterday when the Journal received word that Mrs. H. C. Short, Sr., had passed away Nov. 10, at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans, La., after a several weeks illness. She had been with her husband, Captain Harry Short, at Plaquamine, La., where he had charge of a pleasure boat and barge, for several years, going there after the death of her mother December 23, 1935.

Cora A. Nellie Short was born in Lansing Oct. 19, 1873, and was the third child and only daughter of the late Capt. And Mrs. W. W. Dikeman, pioneer residents, and practically all her life was spent here. On Jan. 4, 1900, she was married to Capt. Harry Short, who survives her with their only son—Harry, Jr.—his wife and son Luke. Also surviving are two brothers, Ezra of Milwaukee, Wis.; and Edward of California.

Mrs. Short was a life-long member of First Presbyterian church in Lansing, and was always an earnest and sincere worker in any cause to promote its welfare, or that of the community in general. Her greatest aim in life was to make home happy for her loved ones, taking care of her aged parents for years, and later devoting all her loving affection on her husband and only son—who will now sadly miss their beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Short was one of the most hospitable women who ever lived in Lansing and to be a guest at her home was indeed a pleasure and one always to be remembered. Nothing was too good for her friends who will miss her cheery companionship, and join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones who mourn her passing.

Her son Harry, now taking post graduate work at Iowa “U”, flew by plane to New Orleans to return with his father and the remains being brought here for burial. Tentative plans now are that they will arrive Friday morning. The body will then be taken to the Federated church, where at 2 p.m. Rev. L. C. Bartholomew will conduct the funeral service, after which interment will be made in the Dikeman lot in beautiful Oak Hill cemetery beside her loved ones gone before. Peace to the ashes of our old-time friend.

Mrs. Thomas Whalen Passes
Mrs. Catherine Whalen, life long resident of Allamakee county, passed away at her farm home in Lafayette township Monday after an illness of about 13 years, most of which time she was an invalid.

As Catherine Bohrer, the deceased was born in Lafayette township on February 28, 1870, and grew to womanhood on the homestead place at Thornton’s Corner. On April 11, 1899 she was married to Thomas Whalen and the couple made their home in Wexford vicinity where Mrs. Whalen spent the greater part of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, and one daughter, Mary. Surviving to mourn are her two sons, Joseph and Robert Whalen; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mrs. Whalen was a true Christian mother, a kind neighbor and loving friend; one who bore her long suffering with never a complaint. She was a devout Catholic and died fortified by the last rites of Mother Church which she loved so well.

The remains have been at the Pleumer and Hanson funeral home at Waukon and funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at Immaculate Conception church, Wexford, where she was ever a devoted member. Her nephew, Rev. Father Raymond Bohrer of Bluffton, will read the Mass of Requiem and burial will be made in the cemetery nearby the church. May the soul of this good woman rest in peace.

Wm. J. Barnes Dies at Postville
As we are closing our news columns for today we learn of the death of William J. Barnes, a former long time resident of South Lansing. His death occurred this morning at the George Hartley home in Postville. Mr. Barnes was an officer in the British navy for many years and had traveled the high seas the world over and was about 90 years of age. Funeral service will take place in Lansing the latter part of this week but as yet no definite announcement as to the day and exact time can be made. Obituary next week.

Dr. Lusk Dies In California
Dr. E. E. Lusk, former medical doctor of Waukon, was found dead in his home at San Bernardo, Calif., Sunday, and according to word reaching here, he ended his own life by taking an over dosage of sleeping powders. The deceased, a man of about 70 years, came to Waukon from Missouri Valley, Ia., in 1927 with his family and practiced medicine here until December 4, 1939, when he moved to California. His first wife passed away during his residence in Waukon, and on October 4 of this year, he was married again to Dolly McGoforth in California. Dr. Lusk was a veteran of both the Spanish-American and World Wars, serving his country as a member of the medical corps. Survivors include his widow, two brothers, all in California, and a daughter, Mrs. Leslie McCormick of Waukon. Funeral services and burial have been held at San Bernardo.

Gonyier – Swayne Nuptials
Announcement was made last week of the marriage of Miss Georgena Gonyier of Lansing and Mr. Gerald Swayne of Moline, Ill. The ceremony took place at Elkader Oct. 26 and the attendants were Mr. Eddie Gonyier, brother of the bride, and Miss Arlene Fukey. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gonyier of Lansing and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swayne of Moline. On Saturday evening a reception and shower was tendered the happy couple at the home of the bride’s parents. Out of town guests present for this occasion were his parents and son Earl Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bergrapf, of Chicago, who motored here Saturday morning. The young couple will make their new home in Moline and left for there early this week, taking with them the best wishes of a host of relatives and friends.

Brownsville Couple Observe Twenty-fifth Anniversary
Caledonia (Minn.) Argus, Nov. 7:
A group of friends pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. M. Joseph Quillin Sunday evening, Nov. 3rd, in honor of the couple’s 25th anniversary of their marriage. A charivari announced the arrival of the group including: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glynn, Reno; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bissen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest D. Hanke, Mr. and Mrs. George Wiedman, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Mann, Mr. and Mrs. William Wiedman, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kletzke, Mrs. Elmer Deschner, Mrs. Charles Driscoll, Miss Rose Harer and Miss Violet Hanke, all of Brownsville. The couple were presented a pair of silver and cut-glass hurricane lamps and many other gifts by their relatives and friends. Mrs. Quillin, on the insistence of those assembled, donned the same white satin bridal gown, veil and accessories she wore on the day of her marriage 25 years ago. The evening was spent playing 500 and Chinese checkers. The visiting ladies then served a delicious midnight luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Quillin wee united in marriage November 3, 1915, at St. Patrick’s church, Brownsville, Sunday, immediately following the Mass at the same church, the Reverend Father Speltz, Caledonia, addressed a few words of congratulation and exhortation to the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Quillin renewed their marriage resolutions and Father Speltz imparted the prescribed blessing for jubilee weddings. He was assisted by Aloys Quillin, son of the couple and student at the St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. The younger son, Giles, a first class private in the National Guard, is stationed at Fort Beauregard, Louisiana, and was unable to be present at the ceremony.

Mrs. Frank LeClere Passes
Mrs. Frank LeClere, who for 30 years was an instructor in the grades of the Waukon public school, passed away Thursday in the Lutheran hospital at La Crosse following an operation for the removal of a goiter. She had been failing in health for some time prior to the operation.

As Blanche Dial, the deceased was born at Rossville on July 29, 1875, where she spent her childhood, later receiving her education in the Waukon public schools. Most of the 30 years spent with the public school here, she served as instructor in the fifth grade, a position which she filled with thorough efficiency. Following many intellectual pursuits, she was a member of the Browning literary club and of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.

Her marriage to Frank LeClere took place on May 30, 1930, a short time after her retirement from teaching duties. Besides her husband, surviving is a stepson, Harold LeClere of La Crosse, Wis. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie and Frances, and a brother, Harry Dial.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Presbyterian church with the Rev. August Grossheim officiating and burial was in Oakland cemetery. Among the many in attendance were members of the school board and faculty, wno paid tribute to the well known lady.

Death of Wm. Nicholson
Prairie du Chien, Wis.,--Funeral services for William Nicholson, 71, who died Saturday night at his home in Prairie du Chien after a long illness, were held at St. John’s Catholic church at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Burial was in St. Gabriel’s cemetery here.

Mr. Nicholson was born Nov. 23, 1868, on a farm in the Cherry Mound vicinity in the Mississippi river hills in Allamakee county, Iowa, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholson, early settlers of that region. On Aug. 26, 1902 he married Katharine Kelly at St. Pius church, Cherry Mound. They lived on a farm in that vicinity for a number of years, then moved to a farm near Prairie du Chien. Four years ago he retired from farming and came to Prairie du Chien to live.

Surviving are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Watson of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Russell Burke and Mrs. Keith Key, both of Prairie du Chien; one son, William of Prairie du Chien, and a brother, Edward Nicholson of Waukon, Ia. One son, Edward, died in 1918. There are five grandchildren.—La Crosse Tribune.

Death of Mrs. Jas. Berry
Acquaintances at Harpers Ferry read with sorrow of the death at Viroqua, Wis., on Oct. 29th, of Mrs. Anna Berry, aged 65, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Alvin Kuehn. She was born in McGregor July 5, 1875 and her early youth was spent in Harpers. Her maiden name was Anna Brophy and for over 39 years she had been a resident of Marquette. Her husband, James Berry, preceded her in death last march, and she is survived by 3 children, two having passed away some years ago. She was well known in both Allamakee and Clayton counties with several friends from Waukon, Harpers and New Albin attending the funeral services at McGregor.

Engineer on Waukon Branch Dies Suddenly
Frank Coon, who during his 25 years with the Milwaukee railroad, was employed at different periods as engineer on the Waukon Branch, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday at his McGregor home. Mr. Coon had taken the diesel-electric engine out of the Marquette yards preparatory to making his usual run to Waukon when he suddenly became ill. He was taken to his home in McGregor but died before a physician arrived. Mr. Coon was born 55 years ago and when a boy of 19 years, he started his work with the Milwaukee road as a call boy at Dubuque. His residence was made in Waukon a number of years ago when it was the custom of the railroad to keep the engine overnight in the roundhouse here. Besides his widow, surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Coon of McGregor, a daughter, Mrs. Donald Kladstrup of Rochester, N. Y., and a son Robert, an attorney at McGregor. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church at McGregor with the Rev. Glenn McMichaels officiating.
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Miss Rita Mary Verdon of Lansing Button Co.’s force was an over the week-end visitor with young friends at Ames, Iowa, going down Friday evening and returning to duty Monday morning.

Two Fire Alarms at Lansing
The fire alarm sounded about 7 o’clock Monday evening, calling the department to the Mrs. Christine Voight home on the south edge of town, where a chimney fire was quickly extinguished with no serious damage.

At 5:30 a.m. Tuesday the alarm again sounded, calling the firemen to the Mint Tavern, owned by Roy Thorsten, at the corner of 2nd and Main street. This time, however, the fire of unknown origin, had gained much headway and practically ruined the interior of the building and its furnishings before being extinguished. Mr. Thorsten carried some insurance, but in all probability will be quite a heavy loser.

County School News
Lorraine Heim, teacher of Linton 2-4, reports that all her pupils had completed the necessary dental work by the middle of September. This is quite an achievement, when one considers one of the pupils has been in a cast for some months. This makes the second year that Linton 2-4 have been on the Dental Honor Roll.

NEW ALBIN NEWS MARCIA BAECHLER, Local Representative.

CALEDONIA WOMAN STILL UNCONSCIOUS
La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 11: Caledonia, Minn., (Special)—Slight change was reported in the condition of Mrs. Harold Roerkohl, 29, of Caledonia, as she lay critically injured in a Red Wing hospital Monday following an automobile accident near Red Wing last Friday. Suffering from a skull fracture and badly bruised arms and legs, she had not regained consciousness Monday morning. Her mother, Mrs. Bertha Hendel, of Florrisant, Mo., was called to her bedside. Mr. and Mrs. Roerkohl and their daughter Julia, 2 ½, were injured when their car collided with one driven by Albert Edstrom of Red Wing. A passenger in the Edstrom car, Albin B. Solverson of Red Wing, about 50, was killed in the crash, which occurred on a railroad overhead six miles from Red Wing. Mr. Roerkohl was in the hospital but his injuries were not considered serious, and the little girl suffered only minor bruises and cuts. Harold Roerkohl is a cousin of L. L. Roerkohl, Caledonia attorney. The former is connected with the Wagon and Iron Works here.

CLEON SIRES ENTERTAINS
Cleon Sires entertained a number of friends at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Kate Sires, last Wednesday evening, observing his 16th birthday. Games furnished the evenings entertainment and a delicious lunch was served by his sisters, Miss Genevieve and Mrs. Joe Crowley. The celebrant received many nice gifts. Guests included Donald and Orville ***, Vincent Hurley, Glenn Meyer, Robert Moore, Donald Sires and Albert Imhoff.

-The wedding banns of Miss Loretta Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Ryan, to Peter Spinner were published at St. Joseph’s Catholic church Sunday, Nov. 10th.
-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lager and family of Waverly, Iowa, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carver Gantenbein and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lager.
-Miss Gretta Lager returned home Saturday after visiting her sister, Miss Rita, at Harpers Ferry.
-Principal Miss Mary Hurley spent the week-end in Minneapolis.
-Frank B. Morgan was a La Crosse caller between trains Saturday.
-Mmes. Herman Krzbietke and Charles Fink were Lansing visitors last Monday.
-Henry Dareweller was a Winona, Minn., caller Saturday.
-Miss Margaret Hogan, instructor in the grades, spent the week-end with her parents at Harpers Ferry.
-William Hurley of Waukon Junction spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Allan Crowley.
-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weymiller, accompanied by the former’s sister, Miss Lillian, motored to Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday of last week. The latter will spend the winter months with her sisters, Mmes. W. J. Schuettler and O. Bartel. Fred and wife returned home Saturday.
-Mrs. K. C. Fitschen of Lansing, accompanied by Mrs. F. Deters of Eitzen and Gail Thomas Gantenbein of this place, motored to Waverly, Iowa, Saturday and spent the day with the formers sister, Mrs. Fred Lager and family. Mrs. Carver Gantenbein, who visited the past week there, accompanied them home.
-Alfred Tabatt was a La Crosse caller, Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Victor Reburn and family of Clinton, Iowa, visited the former’s father, George Reburn and family.
-Mrs. Leslie Gilbert of Madison, Wis., arrived Monday for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Ryan.
-Joe Bjorge spent the week-end with relatives in La Crosse.
-Mrs. Gertrude Rouster went to Lansing last Wednesday afternoon for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clem Hitchens and family.
-Mrs. R. Gantenbein and daughter Ruth Ann of Greenbay, Wis., are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glynn of Reno, and were Friday night guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Wilson, returning to Reno on Saturday morning.
-Mrs. Albert Meyer was pleasantly surprised at her home last Tuesday evening, it being her birthday anniversary. 500 was played, Mrs. Paul Pohlman winning head prize, Mrs. Otto Pottratz guest prize and Mrs. Charles Kumpf the consolation. At a late hour refreshments were served. Mrs. Meyer was presented with a nice gift.
-Ervin Wiemerslage, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wiermerslage, met with an unfortunate accident Friday morning when he suffered the loss of his left hand when he caught it in a corn shredder while assisting with shredding at the Ben Welper home. Dr. F. W. Ernest took him to St. Francis hospital, La Crosse, where he is receiving medical attention. Mrs. Jno. Schulte, who had been staying with her son at St. Francis, accompanied “Doc” back this far and visited several hours with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rellihan before taking the afternoon train to her home in Harpers Ferry.
-Miss Irene Crowley returned to La Crosse last Thursday after a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Crowley.
-Miss Gretta Burke returned home Tuesday after a few days visit with friends in Dubuque.
-Miss Bernadette Kelly and Frances Lorimore of Austin, Minn., spent the week-end at the home of the former’s aunt, Postmistress Stacia Hartley.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ronald May returned home Saturday from Fountain City, Wis., where the former had been employed the past several months.
-L. J. Welsh suffered a slight stroke Sunday morning at the home of his son, J. E. Welsh. At this writing (Tuesday) Mr. Welsh is recovering very nicely which will be good news to this fine old gentlemen’s friends. His daughter, Mrs. J. Van Cura, of Rockford, Ill., and sons Leo of St. Paul, Minn., and Dr. S. M. Welsh of Prairie du Chien, Wis., came Sunday to visit him.
-Dorothy Schwinfurth and Zeblum Hartman of Lansing were week-end visitors at he home of their grandmother, Mrs. Wm Heuer.
-Miss Daisy Robinson went to Minneapolis, Minn., last Wednesday where she met her sister, Mrs. E. Zamzow of Ada, Minn. The ladies spent a few days in the cities, returning her on Friday, the latter remaining over the week-end with her sister and brother, F. H. Robinson and wife, returning to her home Monday.
-The Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Florin motored to Stitzer, Wis., Monday where Mrs. F. visited several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lenz, while the former went on to Dubuque to attend the Conference at the University. They return home Thursday of this week.
-Relatives here received announcements the fore part of this week of the birth of a 6lb. daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer at Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 9th. Mr. Meyer is a son of Mr. and Mrs. August A. Meyer of this place.

BIG CORN YEILD IS REPORTED
Albert and Chas. Hartley, New Albin farmers, have just harvested one of the highest corn yields produced in the state this year and have entered it in the 1940 DeKalb National Corn Growing Contest. Hartleys’ certified yield of 124.9 bushels of corn per acre is expected to place them in the county and state divisions of the contest, according to an official report from the judges of the nation’s biggest corn yield competition. If they are successful in winning top honors in the county and state as well, their yield will automatically be entered in the national division to compete for the grand championship. Hartleys’ big crop will produce as much corn from 5 acres as the average farmer in the United States harvests from 21 and is one of the largest reported in the country this fall. Hartley grew the crop with hybrid seed corn, DeKalb 421 on their Allamakee county farm. Their remarkable yield virtually assures them of winning one of the master corn growers’ trophies awarded to producers of the five biggest county contest yields, and promises to boost them to state and national corn growing horrors as well. The Allamakee County farmers who are also entered in the contest this year include: Chris. H. Teff of Dorchester with 114 bushels per acre; Ole M. Orness of Lansing with 106; Oscar Sorlie of Lansing with 121; Herbert Straate of Waukon with 110, and Donald Thayek of Monona with 113.

WAUKON BRIEFS BRANCH OFFICE – SPRING AVENUE
-Mrs. Clarence Behhies of Minneapolis visited last week with her sister, Mrs. Claude Dean.
Mrs. Charles Tidball of Independence, visited with her friend, Mrs. H. C. Burnham and husband.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee departed Wednesday for Egan, S. D., for a visit with her sister and other relatives.
-The Royal Neighbor Lodge members will meet Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Edith Gleisner. All are urged to attend.
-Mrs. M. C. Stoneburg and her mother, Mrs. Grace Cater have been visiting the first of this week with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Donley of Osage.
-Thomas Bigelow, who is employed with Bakke and Toner, and his family are occupying an apartment in the home of John Dotseth on Allamakee street.
-Miss Alice Grimm, who spent a couple of weeks with her nephew, Dr. Wm. Megorden and wife in St. Louis, Mo., arrived home Tuesday of last week, coming via La Crosse and Lansing.
-Willis Kenyon joined his wife and two children at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Howe, and on Friday they motored to Owatonna, Minn., where they will reside for the present.
-Dr. and Mrs. Richard Slitor of Cambridge, Mass., where he is an instructor in Harvard University, are the parents of a baby daughter born Sunday, October 27. The child has been given the name Prudence Van Zant.
-Mrs. John Arnold was hostess on Tuesday of last week to the members of one of the Guilds of the Presbyterian church. A delicious lunch was served, the receipts amounting to over $10. A social afternoon was enjoyed.
-The members of the Wa-Tan-Ye club held their regular meeting on Tuesday of last week. A 6:30 dinner was served at the Dougherty café and the meeting was held with Mabel Dunlevy. Two new members were added to the club, Misses Marie Hausman and Marie Burke.
-Miss Kathleen Griebel departed Sunday by train from the station at Prairie du Chien for Chicago where she is visiting Mrs. Howard Carlson, nee Wilma Gregory, former residents here. While in the city, Miss Griebel will seek permanent employment.
-Miss Wilma Buntrock, a registered nurse at the Evanston General Hospital, who enjoyed a week’s vacation with home folks, the Walter Hausman family and other relatives and friends, returned to her work on Saturday, going to Marquette via the Star route and on the Zephyr from Prairie du Chien.
-Mrs. Nels Johnson was called to Waterville Sunday by the critical illness of her brother, Herman Hermanson.
-Mrs. P. D. Cota took her son Eaton to Rochester, Minn., Monday afternoon where he underwent a clinical examination.
-Richard Hanschel of Dubuque came Saturday and remained over Sunday as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Pettit and daughter Marguerite of Rossville.
-Among those from Waukon who attended the funeral services Sunday at McGregor for the late Frank Coon were Jess Toney, Boyd Smith, Fred Intlekofer and John Palmer.
-The Browning Club will meet on Saturday in the home of Mrs. James Minert and the lesson, “If Hitler Wins,” will be led by Mrs. O. J. Hager, Miss Ethel Smith and Mrs. O. J. Moe.
-St. Anne’s study club met on Friday evening, Nov. 8, at the home of Mrs. T. E. Ryan. The Life of St. Anne as taken from the book “Eternal Heroines” was given by Catherine C. Ryan and the discussion “Dr. Shields Pioneer Catholic Educator” was led by Mrs. T. E. Ryan.
-Miss Mayme Duggan was hostess to the St. Anthony club on Tuesday evening with Mrs. O. A. Dixon and Mrs. James Waldron in charge. A splendid report on the recent NCCW National Convention at Detroit was given by Mrs. P. J. Laffan, President of the Lansing Deanery, and a member of this club.
-Supt. B. K. Orr, Mrs. Martha Stilwell, Miss Marie Olson, County Supt. Miss Lois Grimm and her deputy, Miss Helen Cassidy, attended the teachers meeting in Des Moines last week. The two latter went, Wednesday, and Mrs. O.A. Dixon accompanied them and visited her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Byrne.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Monroe and son, Thomas, departed this week for Independence where he has leased a service station which he takes possession of tomorrow. Mr. Monroe had been employed here for several years with the Model Dairy and he and his family have vacated an apartment in O. J. Moe’s building above the Chevrolet garage.
-The Joan of Arc club was recently entertained at the home of Mrs. John Fahey with Mrs. Dennis O’Malley as assistant hostess. The principal assignment for this meeting was in charge of Mmes. Walter Joy Gus O’Neill, The former continuing the book, “Rebuilding a Lost Faith” and the latter an article on the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
-Among the Waukon people attending the dedication ceremonies of the new stadium at Loras College, Dubuque, Sunday and the football game with St. Thomas college of St. Paul were Rev. T. O’Toole and his housekeeper, Miss Elizabeth Priest of Lycurgus, Mrs. Claire Duggan, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McCullough and members of their family, and Mrs. Ray Hutchinson of Waukon.
-Misses Esther Snitker and Marion Davis, who have completed their training in the nursing school of the State University at Iowa City, motored to that city Wednesday to take their state board examinations. Miss Davis continued on to Chicago to accept a position in the Presbyterian hospital there, while Miss Snitker returned home for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snitker.
-Mr. and Mrs. Dean Heltman and son Derrald, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Wheat and son Harry motored to Clear Lake Tuesday in which vicinity the men went pheasant hunting. Other Waukon sportsmen who went to western counties in the state for hunting were Berger Norman, Thos. Knutson, Leslie Bauercamper, P. D. Cota and son Paul and Clem Monen. The cold, windy weather discouraged many others from taking trips.
-Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Ryan and three children were dinner guests Sunday at the John Geraghty home near McGregor.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Houlihan of Sheldon, Iowa spent the week-end with her cousins, Mrs. Katie Ronayne and James Baxter.
-Mr. Lawrence Roland of Dubuque visited over the week-end with his step-daughter, Mrs. Martin Martinson and husband.
-Donald Goede, dental student in the State University at Iowa City, spent the week-end with his father, M. H. Goede and family.
-Mr. and Mrs. Cloy waters of Burlington spent the week-end in this city visiting Mrs. Ella Heiser and other friends and relatives.
-Floyd Parks, director of soil conservation in Allamakee county, attended a meeting at Ames last week in connection with his work.
-Mayhew Eaton, student in Grinnell College, came Friday evening and remained until Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Eaton.
-Mayhew Slitor, who has a position in the old age assistance office at Osage, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Nellie Slitor and family.
-Harold Baxter, employed in a Gildner clothing store at Marshalltown spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Baxter and family.
-Mrs. F. E. Stucki will be hostess to the Thursday club tomorrow in her home and Mrs. Gordon O’Brien will lead the lesson on the topic, “Our Criminal Courts.”
-Miss Rita Cunningham, who is employed in the State House at Des Moines, was an over Armistice Day visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Cunningham.
-In spite of the inclement weather Saturday, the receipts of the rummage sale and lunches at the K. C. Hall were $60, which is to be used for benefit of the girl scouts.
-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Mrs. W. C. Decker and Wilbur Downs motored to Chicago Wednesday and returned home Friday with two new Pontiac automobiles for the former’s sales business.
-Miss Virginia Martin, who is employed as a secretary with an insurance company at Cedar Rapids, spent the week-end and Armistice Day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Martin and family.
-Miss Gretchen Manderscheid, stenographer in the state employment office at Iowa City, spent the week-end and Armistice Day with her mother, Mrs. Anna Manderscheid and family.
-Miss Sylvia Monserud is vacationing this week from her duties in the County Clerk’s office and is visiting with her friend, Mrs. Stanley Helms, nee Ruth Webster, at Bear Creek, Wisconsin.
-Mrs. Frank Hausman was hostess to the Normandia Club in her home Monday evening with Mrs. Gus Rumph leading the lesson, “Armistice Program” and Mrs. Earl Markley served as song leader.
-Miss Rita Keiser entertained the members of her card club Monday evening and after a 6:30 dinner served at the Model Café, the group adjourned to the home of he hostess for an evening of bridge.
-Miss Marie Hausman was hostess to her bridge club Tuesday evening and entertained the group at a 6:30 dinner served in the home of Mrs. Walter Hausman, where they remained for an evening of bridge.
-Mrs. Mayme Beede moved last week from an apartment over Peterson Bros. store to the up-stairs apt. in Mrs. Emma Painter’s home across from the Waukon Lumber Co. on the Rossville Road.
-Mrs. Art Grinager was hostess Monday evening to the members of her card club. They met at the Model Café where dinner was served at 6:30 after which they motored to the former’s home in the country where a pleasant evening was spent playing cards.
-Mrs. Mary Miller, who spent four months at Millerton, and Jamestown, N. D., with her sons John and Ben and families, arrived home Friday. The former and wife, accompanied her and remained until Tuesday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Hall and husband.
-Mrs. Estella Bigelow, daughter, Miss Ruth Bigelow, and Kenneth Bigelow motored to Stoughton, Wis., Sunday and spent the day visiting Mrs. Herb Bigelow and family. Kenneth will return to Pensacola, Fla., Thursday to become an instructor in the United States Navy Air Corps after spending a furlough with home folks here.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heiser of Minneapolis came Saturday afternoon and visited his mother, Mrs. Ella Heiser, and brother Harry’s family until Monday. On Sunday they all motored to McGregor and called on M. H. Heiser, who is ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stone and family, and found him comfortable and somewhat improved.
-Mr. and Mrs. James White enjoyed a week-end visit with their daughter, Miss Helen, registered nurse at Billings Hospital, Chicago, and her friend, Mr. Ray Merrimen, accompanied her. On Sunday another daughter, Mrs. Thearon Hauge and husband of Ossian joined the family circle and all spent an enjoyable day together.
-Miss Ethel Smith was hostess Monday evening to the P. E. O. members. Following the regular order of business Minnie Opfer and Clarice Leschensky had the lesson, “A Prayer for Peace” and “The Faith That is American” and each read fine articles on their subject, most fitting for the present time. The hostess invited the members to dining room and from her silver tea service, a lovely gift recently received honoring her long and successful teaching career, tea and cookies we served, over which the members enjoyed a social hour.
-Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Moe and family have moved into their beautiful new home of East Main street recently completed by Contractor John Jacobson.
-Miss Helen Hall and Mr. Pat Quinn came from Davenport, Iowa, Saturday evening and spent the week end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall.
-Miss Catherine Pleumer, Miss Mary McCullough and Miss Mary Lou Link, all students in the College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minn., were accompanied to Waukon Friday by the latter’s sister, Miss Mary Link, and remained over Armistice Day visiting with their families.
-Mrs. Jess Toney entertained a party of young ladies at her home Friday evening complimenting a recent bride, Mrs. John Burke of Lansing, who was formerly Miss Mercedes McGeough of Waterville,; 6:30 dinner was served. The affair was in the nature of a parcel shower and after the lovely and useful gifts were viewed, cards furnished the evening’s entertainment.
-The Women’s Society of St. Paul’s Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. O. J. Hager had charge of the lesson on “Migrants.” Following this Mrs. Harley Farnhum, a dramatic reader, gave a one-act play, with Eugene Brown and Mary Jean Alson furnishing the music. At the close of an entertaining afternoon, a 15cent lunch was served to members and friends, which went to the Missionary budget of the Women’s Society.
-Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Gleisner and daughter, Mrs. Theresa Ruether and her family, all of Ossian, visited on Sunday with Mrs. O. P. Gleisner and family.
-It is so easy to raise wheat—by sitting on the front porch of the farm house and watching it grow—that of course, there is always too much.

TOWN THEATRE
“Kit Carson”—Jon Hall and Lynn Bari admission 10 cents and 33 cents (News. Sports Reel. Cartoon.)
“Blondie Plays Cupid”—Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms an Daisy (First Run News. Musical. Admission—1o cents and 30 cents
“Lucky Partners”—Ginger Rogers and Ronald Colman (March of Time, “Britain’s R. A. F.)
“Beyond Tomorrow”—Charles Winniger, Harry Carey and Jean Parker (Comedy. Cartoon. Sport Reel.) Admission—10 cents and 21 cents

COTA THEATRE
“Danger On Wheels”—Richard Arlen and Andy Devine
“City of Chance”—Donald Woods and Lynn Bari admission 10 cents and 21 cents

THANK YOU!
I am deeply grateful to the voters of Allamakee County in their support of my candidacy at the Nov. 5th election which resulted in my returning as a member of the Board of Supervisors. I shall always work for the interests of the people of Allamakee County to the best of my ability. Again, thank you!
HENRY QUANRUDE

THANK YOU!
I wish to express my appreciation to the voters of Allamakee county for the confidence expressed in me by their support Tuesday, Nov. 5. I will expend all of my efforts to deserve that confidence.
ALFRED “RED” HANSMEIER

THANK YOU
I wish to express my sincere thanks to the voters of Allamakee county. I shall do my utmost to merit your vote of confidence which elected me to the office of Sheriff.
LEONARD J. BULMAN

THANK YOU, VOTERS!
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the voters of the county for the confidence expressed in me by their support in the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 5th.
LILLIAN MEIERKORD

MANY THANKS!
To the voters who gave me the splendid endorsement at the polls November 5, I wish to express my hearty appreciation. I promise to do everything within my power to fulfill their trust.
W. C. GRANGAARD Treasurer

FELLOW CITIZENS:
I am deeply and sincerely grateful. I shall do my utmost to merit your vote of confidence.
ELMER PIEPER

THANK YOU, VOTERS!
I wish to express my appreciation to the voters of Allamakee county for the support given me in the general election, Nov. 5th.
JOHN H. PALMER

MANY THANKS, VOTERS!
To those who gave me their support at the general election, Nov. 5th, I tender my most sincere thanks.
BERNARD A. HOULIHAN

THANK YOU!
For your vote and support in the election Nov. 5. I will endeavor to serve you to the best of my ability as a member of the board of supervisors.
ALFRED G. SMEDSRUD

THANK YOU!
May I express my appreciation of the vote and support given me in the general election, Nov. 5th.
EMMETT C. SULLIVAN

THANK YOU!
For your support in the recent election. The county attorney’s office will continue to welcome your suggestions, and will endeavor with your cooperation to maintain a high degree of law enforcement in Allamakee county.
ARTHUR H. JACOBSON County Attorney

AROUND THE COUNTY
All the News as Told by Our Efficient Corps of Correspondents

HARPERS FERRY
-Art and El Delphey were Lansing callers Saturday.
-Mrs. Anna Sullivan came home Friday from a visit with Waukon relatives.
-Mrs. T. W. Melaven and Miss Ethel were Waukon callers Friday of last week.
-Joe Kelly, Wm. O’Brien and daughter, Miss Rita, were at Waukon, Friday of last week.
-Robert Valley and lady friend of Prairie Du Chien, Wis., were Sunday visitors at the Leo Martelle and Charles Traversey homes.
-Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pugsley of Dubuque spent several days the last week at their cabin north of town.
-Clifford Wiedner of Dubuque spent several days the past week duck hunting and visiting relatives here.
-Miss Gretta Lager of New Albin spent several days the past week visiting her sister, Miss Rita, at the James Williams home.
-Howard Meehan of Rantoul, Ill., is home on furlough from army duties.
-Clare Guider of Madison, Wis., visited several days the past week at the T. W. Melaven home.
-Miss Bernice Cunningham and girl friend of Minneapolis, Minn., visited over Sunday at the Clem Brazelle home.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lester Houlihan of Sheridan, Iowa, Earl Houlihan and daughter of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Miss Laurayne Houlihan of Chicago visited over Sunday at the T. A. Houlihan home.
-Mr. J. Wiedner made a business trip to La Crosse, Thursday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jerry West of Dubuque spent several days the past week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pugsley at their cabin north of Harpers.
--What a pity the brain cannot reject trash as the stomach does.

ENGLISH BENCH
-A few flakes of snow fell here on Saturday with an inch or two on Monday and the weather turning much colder.
-Dan Sires purchased a new corn shredder last week. Just 11 years ago Mr. Sires lost his right hand while operating a shredder on his farm near Dorchester.
-A. J. Bulman and Gene Bulman are in French Creek shredding corn and have about three weeks work yet to do this fall.
-Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spiegler were Saturday evening callers at the Alton Bulman home.
-Mrs. Harvey Winchipp and son Milton of Clinton and Lorraine Beardmore of Davenport, Iowa motored here and spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Beardmore.
-The Alton Bulman family now enjoy their rides in the new Nash car, driving to Chicago after same Saturday. Earl Beardmore accompanied Mr. Bulman to the big city.
-Keep in mind the program and basket social at the Clear Creek school Friday evening of this week, Nov. 15, Miss Norma Wiemerslage teacher. There will be something doing all the time so don’t miss it. Boys don’t go without the girls, and girls please bring baskets. Tell your friends. The starting time is 8 o’clock.
-Ray Coats of Garnavillo is husking corn for Fred Bulman and Friday picked and cribbed 110 bushels.
-Irving Wiemerslage, 22 year old son of George Wiemerslage, while operating a shredder on the Ben Welper farm Friday was the victim of a most unfortunate accident, losing his right hand just above the wrist. He was at once rushed to St. Francis hospital, La Crosse, for medical attention, and his mother is with him.
-Charles Rosendahl spent last week-end at the home of his brother James.
-Mr. and Mrs. Charley Beardmore and two children were Sunday dinner guests with relatives near Eitzen.
-Beardmore Bros., (John and Earl) had 20 acres of soybeans combined last week. This is the first work of the kind ever done in these parts.
-Jim Spores and five sons began husking out 125 acres of corn in one field on the John and Earl Beardmore farm.
-Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Freuchte of Eitzen were at the George Wiemerslage home Sunday.
-Henry Halkemeyer of Dubuque spent the week-end with the Weber family near Churchtown and Sunday afternoon called at the Bench store.
-Dawson Ashbacher was a caller at Bench Sunday.
-Albert Britt is doing some carpenter work up Hanover way.

FRENCH CREEK
-A dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hinrichs was held Sunday at the Robert Hartley home. Those in attendance included Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hinrichs and son Robert, Merrill and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weymiller, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weymiller Jr., and family, the latter two families from New Albin, and Mrs. Ida Wild and son Floyd.
-H. M. Ishiam and the U. J. Ashbacher family were Sunday visitors at the Ebner Bros. home.
-Mrs. Grant Hartley and son John spent Thursday with Mrs. Franklin Freuchte in Eitzen.
-Mr. and Mrs. Harris Wild and family and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hartley and son visited Sunday evening with Robert Hartley and wife.
-Mrs. Henry Krueger of New Albin and daughter, Mrs. Norman Lueck of Dakota, Minn., spent Thursday with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Walter Fetketter.
-Miss Emma Suckow of Castalia spent a week recently at the home of her brother, Richard Suckow and family.
-The Harvest Moon chicken supper and bazaar held at the French Creek Methodist church last Thursday was very well attended and a neat sum was added to the treasury. Thanks, everyone!
Mmes. Richard Suckow, Allan Buntrock and U. J. Ashbacher assisted the Buntrock sisters while the shredders were there Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hinrichs arrived from San Diego, Calif. Merrill is in the U. S. Navy and has a month’s furlough, two weeks of which he and his wife will spend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hinrichs. From there they will go to Norfolk, Va., home of Mrs. Hinrichs, and then on to Philadelphia where Merrill has been assigned to the new battleship Washington.

WATERVILLE
-Mrs. C. H. Hagen went to Waukon Wednesday and spent a few days with friends.
-Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kelly and Earl Hermanson were Sunday afternoon and evening guests of Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Dillon at Waukon.
-Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anderson of Charles City were Sunday visitors with home folks and came especially to see her brother, Herman Hermanson, who remains in a very serious condition in his home.
-Billy Nicholson, brother-in-law of Mrs. Maggie Heffern, recently passed away at his home in Prairie du Chien following a long illness.
-Kenneth Gilbertson, 7th and 8th grade instructor in our schools, resigned his position and on Monday left for his home near Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. C. Brannon will serve as substitute until the Board of Education fills this vacancy.
-A large crowd attended the PTA meeting held at the High School last Thursday evening and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent program. The playlet entitled “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” was very capably dramatized by some of our local men under the direction of C. V. Nelson. The sum of $11 was realized from the sale of lunches.
-Clarence Peterson met with what might have been a very serious accident last Thursday evening near Paint Rock when making a turn he struck some loose gravel and lost control of the truck, Clarence suffered a few broken ribs and was quite badly shaken up, but otherwise seems to be improving nicely. The truck was quite badly damaged.
-Victor Johnson, accompanied by his sister Miss Marian, were Waterville visitors over the week-end, the former at the Henry Molitor home with his friend Bobby Young, and the latter with her friend, Mary Louise Johnson. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson, former proprietors of the Rainbow Gardens, and now located at Delhi, Iowa.

POSTVILLE NEWS
Ninety-eight ladies enjoyed the annual Mother-Daughters banquet of Post Rebekah Lodge No. 48 at the I. O. O. F. hall last Thursday evening. The table decorations, place cards and napkins were in patriotic colors in keeping with Armistice Day being so near. Many flags and large bouquets of flowers were used about the hall. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul’s Lutheran church served a delightful two course banquet, Mrs. Emelia Sander, Chaplain, let in prayer. Pep songs and the “Star Spangled Banner” were sung. Mrs. Senda Hammell was song leader, and Mrs. Delia Stone presided at the piano. The “Birthday Song” was sung by Shirley Topel, great granddaughter of Mrs. Alida Lange; Mrs. Esther Kenney presided as Toastmistress. Mrs. Meta Schroeder gave an address of welcome with a response by Miss Pearl Schultz; recitation, Joyce Ann Gregg; piano solo, Jane Falb; reading, Bernita Hangartner; song “playmates”, Joan, Janice and Ileta Christofferson; vocal solo, Lyle Schroeder with Gerald Schroeder at the piano. Mrs. Mae Beubanks of Waterloo was the speaker. “God Bless America” was sung by the audience with Jean Schultz and Shirley Topel holding aloft the flags.

-Mrs. Ed. Oldag entertained her card club last Wednesday evening and served a delicious lunch. Honors went to Mrs. L. Schuette, Mrs. O. Wilkie and Mrs. M. Poesch.
-Mrs. F. Gruhn returned last week from a several weeks visit with her daughter and family in New York City.

*Now is the time to start a movement against whipped cream on pumpkin pie.
*If you want to “see into the future,” carefully examine the past. It’s all of a piece.

PROOF OF WILL
To All Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that an Instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of LYDIA GAUNITZ, Deceased, late of Allamakee County, Iowa, has been opened and read in the office of the Clerk of District Court of Iowa, in and for Allamakee County, and that November 25th 1940 has been set for hearing the proof of said Will in said Court.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 29th day of October, 1940.
(Seal) O. H. Fossum Clerk of District Court.

LANSING LOCALS MAIN OFFICE—BLUFF BLOCK
-Mrs. John Rouster Sr., of New Albin, came down last Wednesday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clem Hitchens and family.
-John Schobert, engaged at NYA work at Shakopee, Minn., came Friday for a visit over the week-end with home folks in Lafayette township.
-The George McLachlin family of La Crosse were over Sunday visitors with home folks, the Henry Hefty, Sr., family, motoring down Saturday afternoon.
-Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Boeckh and daughter Katherine returned home to International Falls, Minn., Friday after a few days visit with hoe folks and relatives here.
-Conservation Commissioner E. B. Gaunitz motored to Algona, Monday, where the Iowa Conservation Commission held a meeting. Yesterday they enjoyed the day hunting pheasants.
-The E. W. A. Study Club met a week ago Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Mertie Rud. Mrs. Clarence Perry presented the lesson on “Mt. Rushmore Memorial and Its Sculptor.”
-Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aleisch of La Crosse were week-end visitors with home folks, the Otto Wurtzel and Callahan families of Thompsons Corner. They motored down Saturday afternoon, returning home Sunday.
-Matt Bechtel was very sick last week, a number of relatives and children being at his bedside. We are
pleased to report that he is improving and was much better early this week which his many friends will be glad to hear.
-Henry Logas, owing to health, severed his connections with the Lansing Button Co. last Thursday after 31 years of consecutive employment as a button cutter. Henry’s record is one to be proud of for long time employment with one concern.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Spinner are happy over the birth of a son, which has been given the name John Franklin. The baby was born Wednesday evening, Nov. 6th, at St. Anne’s maternity hospital, La Crosse and in due time will be a great little playmate for his sister, Margaret Anne.
-Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rethwisch drove to Mason City Monday afternoon for a couple days visit with home folks, the J. M. Trayer family. Philip will enjoy a pheasant hunt a couple of days and their son Peter Joseph remained with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Rethwisch.
-Miss Gladys Schultz was the lucky winner of the turkey given away at the school benefit dance held in the new city hall at Lansing Friday evening. The teachers, Misses Esther and Minnie Peterson, report a small profit for their schools despite the rainy evening and undoubtedly would have had a very
large crowd with favorable weather conditions.
-Your car washed and vacuumed $1.00. Anderson’s D-X Service Station.
-The Thomas Bigelow family of Waukon spent Sunday with home folks, the Matt Guider family.
-Joseph V. Mahoney of Waukon visited friends in Lansing a short time Saturday afternoon. He was enroute home from Elmwood, Wis.
-Raymond Gantenbein of La Crosse spent Sunday with his family here, also visiting home folks at New Albin awhile.
-Attorney J. W. Dempsey was brought home Friday from Iowa City where he had been receiving medical treatment at the State hospital.
-Chapter D. C. of P. E. O. met last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Greenley. Mrs. Harold Gaunitz presented the lesson on “P. E. O. Educational Projects.”
-Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Strub and his sister, Mrs. Leo Teeling of Dubuque, were Sunday visitors with home folks, the Frank Strub family.
-Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hogan are the parents of a son, born at St. Ann’s maternity home, La Crosse, Saturday, Nov. 9th. This puts Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hogan in the grandparent class again. Congratulations all around.
-Mrs. A. M. Fellows is away at present on a visit with her son Ken and family at Keokuk. She accompanied John to Iowa City a week ago Saturday and may visit her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Wagner and family at Riverside, Ill., before returning home.
-Miss Rosemary Peterson returned to her studies at St. Theresa’s College, Winona, Minn., yesterday morning after a few days visit with home folks, the C. M. Kerndt family. Her uncle, Theo. Kerndt, motored her to Waukon where she (was) taken in the Dr. McCullough car to Winona.
-Mrs. Mary Ann Bohrer came down Friday from Bluffton where she has been keeping house for her son Father Ray. She will remain here awhile at the Frankie Spinner home and while here Mrs. Margaret Thornton will keep house for Father Bohrer, returning with him last week.
-In the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald of recent date was published in list of cadets from Loras College in that city who had completed their solo airplane flights. First name of the list was John W. Thornton, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Thornton of this city.
-Dr. S. M. Welsh of Prairie du Chien was a Sunday caller in Lansing on his way home. He had been to New Albin, called by the serious illness of his father, Mr. Larry Welsh who suffered a stroke that morning. While here he called on friends, the J. W. Dempsey and Joe Dunlevy families.
-Miss Doris E. Mann, of Lake View, Sac county, was a Lansing caller Friday of last week. Miss Mann is an attorney well qualified in her profession as well as having had ten years banking experience. She was interviewing townspeople and looking over the situation with a view in mind of locating here in the J. W. Dempsey law office. Miss Mann was favorably impressed with her visit to our city.
-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper and daughter Charlene and her brother, Joe Teeling, of Waukegan, Ill., were week-end visitors with home folks, the Stewart Cooper family and other relatives. They motored out Saturday afternoon and had to return next day. It was the first time Charles has been back to the old home town since he left here over 18 years ago. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Teeling, now live in Waukegan.
-A Hallowe’en party was held at the R. E. Thorp home west of Lansing Sunday evening a week ago in honor of Martha Cole’s 18th birthday. Games were played and a most enjoyable time was had by all. A delicious lunch was served and Miss Cole was the recipient of several nice gifts. Those present included Shirley, Dell, Gene and Zane Thorp, Fern and Martha Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cole, Mrs. Betty Murray, Otto Schobert, Philip Jenson and Milton Schneider.
-Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Raymond Gantenbein were La Crosse visitors last Wednesday evening.
-George Clancy returned home last Friday, having been discharged from the army, in which he had recently enlisted.
-The Claire Duggan family of Waukon were Sunday evening guests of the lady’s sister, Mrs. Harold Wellendorf and family.
-Mrs. Mayme Boardman went to Bellevue Monday evening to spend a week with the children of a friend who was taking a vacation.
-Miss Alvina Protsman returned home Saturday after a three weeks visit with friends at Edgewood, Ia.
-Mr. Charles Bischoff was a passenger Thursday morning for an over Sunday visit with relatives at La Crescent and Dakota, Minn.
-Miss Alyce Murphy, R. N., of Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, came home Friday evening for a visit with home folks, the Gus Murphy family.
-Dr. Pete Dempsey of Waukon was a Lansing visitor a short time last Wednesday. It was his first trip down from the county seat in several months.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, the newlyweds, got back last week and have taken up living rooms in part of Con Spinner house on Front street.
-Roy Beddesm of La Crosse was a week-end visitor in this city with his wife, who is caring for he mother, Mrs. Lena Olson, whose condition remains about the same.
-Wayne Pugh of South Lansing, who had been in Chicago for some time where he has been taking a course in Diesel engineering, returned home to Lansing last Friday.
-Miss Mildred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Lansing township, was a passenger for Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday of last week, where she has secured a position.
-Mr. and Mrs. Emil Koehner of Dubuque came up last Wednesday for a visit with relatives. At present they are guests of the lady’s sister, Mrs. Sam Decker and husband at Churchtown.
-Mesdames. O. J. Koch and Roy W. Roeder drove to La Crosse last Wednesday. The former’s daughter, Miss Geraldine, a nurse at St. Francis Hospital, returned with them for a few days’ rest and visit.
-The wedding banns of Mr. Peter Spinner and Miss Loretta Ryan of New Albin were announced by Fr. Breitbach, assistant pastor, at I. C. church Sunday. We understand the wedding date is set for Thursday, Nov. 28th.
-Mrs. Wallace Hawkins left last Thursday for Milwaukee for a short visit with her son Bob and family. From there she goes up to Marinette for a visit with her son Stuart and family, expecting to be gone a couple of weeks.
-Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Quillin and two sons of Cedar Rapids were week-end visitors with relatives in Allamakee. They stopped with his mother, Mrs. Phil Quillin and other relatives, the Jack Riley family in Waukon and motored to Lansing Sunday calling on their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Murphy, while here.
-Last Friday was the coldest day of the season so far hereabouts—about 23 above. This was followed by a three day period of rain of nearly two inches and which was of great benefit to the land, after a rather long dry spell. Monday of this week the weather turned much colder with a high wind and light snow.
-The Young Ladies Sodality entertained 17 tables at euchre and one at pinochle at the Parish Hall last Thursday evening. Head prize went to Mrs. Frank Riser, 2nd high Mrs. Geo. Scholtes and; low to Mrs. Joe Lechtenberg; men’s high score was made by Joseph Manning, 2nd high by John Hurm and low went to Odean Sandry. The door prize went to Father Breitbach and tho a smaller crowd than usual, a most enjoyable time was reported.
-Mrs. Kermit Fitschen and children Janice and Michael, accompanied by Mrs. Ferdinand Deters of Eitzen, Minn., motored to Waverly Friday afternoon. They visited the former’s sister, Mrs. Fred Lager and family over night, returning home late Saturday accompanied by Mrs. U. C. Gantenbein of New Albin. Mrs. Deters returned to her home at Eitzen Sunday. On Thursday of last week Mrs. Fitschen had as her guest Mrs. Otto Pottratz of New Albin.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shafer motored to Dubuque Friday where they were over night guests at the L. E. Scheppele home. Mrs. S.’s son Prof. Herbert Rice of Milwaukee, Wis., met them in Key City and returned to Lansing with them for an over night visit. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer motored him to La Crosse Sunday where he boarded the “Hiawatha” on his return to Milwaukee. This office acknowledges a pleasant call from Prof. Rice Sunday morning.
-Miss Marjorie Revoir of Waterloo was an over Sunday visitor with home folks, the James Revoir family. She came Friday via Postville and Saturday her friend, Miss Viola Chapman, joined her here for the week-end. On Sunday her parents and sister Mona entertained a few guests at dinner in honor of Miss Marjorie’s birthday which is next Sunday. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Kelleher and Miss Charlene Lenz. The young ladies returned to Waterloo Monday afternoon.
-Vern Pettit of Prairie du Chien motored up Sunday and spent the day with his brother, John Pettit and family.
-Rev. Henry Marks, accompanied by Rev. E. J. Florin of New Albin, drove to Dubuque to attend Bible conference a few days.
-Miss Loretta Serene, popular saleslady in Aschom Bros. dry goods department, has been sick and confined to her bed since last week.
-Miss Genevieve Scholtes, student nurse from Rochester, Minn., was a week-end visitor with home folks, the Wm. Scholtes family, west of town.
-Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Protsman and daughter Olive of Bly, Oregon, are recent arrivals for a visit with relatives, the Will and Bob Protsman families of South Lansing.
-Due to the stormy night Monday, a small crowd of members enjoyed the Legion and Auxiliary card party at the new city hall. Lunch was served and Albert Kehr received the door prize.
-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson are rejoicing over the arrival of their first born, a daughter, who came to their home Thursday, Nov. 7th. The mother was formerly Miss Anna Munz. Congratulations.
-Donald Peterson, who has been employed by Construction Foreman John P. Whalen of the Milwaukee Ry. The past season at Milwaukee, Wis., was an arrival in Lansing Saturday for a visit with his wife and many friends here
-Sunday was Billy Terry’s 10th birthday anniversary and honoring the occasion ten playmates and little friends were served ice cream and birthday cake at the restaurant, after having first been taken to the show at Black Hawk theatre.
-Mrs. Arnold Trimble of La Crosse and her cousin, Miss Anga Olson of Madison, Wis., were guests over the week-end of the former’s mother, Mrs. Anga Riek. Mrs. Trimble returned home Sunday, Miss Olson remaining for a longer stay.
-Miss Ruth Olson, one of this year’s Lansing High School graduates, who has been employed during the past summer at Rock Island, Ill., was an arrival Monday morning, joining her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Olson, who returned here some weeks ago.
-La Crosse visitors last week included “Uncle” George Stanton, of South Lansing; P. K. Zabolitzky and wife, who motored there with Fr. Goetzinger and returned by train; Miss Emma Hefty; Will Kehr family and his brother Albert’s family, who motored up Monday.
-At a meeting of the Ladies Guild of the Federated Church held Thursday last the following officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs. Will Severson; Vice Pres., Mrs. Leonard Barthell; Secretary, Miss Martha Hemenway; Treasurer, Mrs. Alvin Wilde.
-Mrs. P. J. Rachor and niece, little jean Whalen, of Des Moines, were arrivals Monday morning for a visit with her sisters, Mmes. Gus Murphy and Carl Hurm, and families as well as other relatives and friends. Mrs. Rachor visits her married daughters at Dubuque and Bellevue enroute home.
-Thos. H. Bakewell left yesterday home via the Burlington from DeSoto on a business trip to North Dakota.
-Msgr. G. L. Haxmeier’s parishioners and many Lansing friends will regret to learn that his condition does not show much improvement at St. Francis hospital, La Crosse, where he has been a patient the past couple of weeks.
-The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters enjoyed a meeting and social time at the home of Mrs. R. W. Carroll on Center street Tuesday evening. A delicious luncheon was served, and at Euchre head prize went to Miss Theodora Ferring.
-Miss Katherine Wagner, the trained nurse, who has been spending her vacation in Lansing with her mother, Mrs. Anna Wagner and family, returned today to resume her duties at Veterans Hospital at Fort Miley, Calif., her brother Carl taking her to La Crosse where she caught her train.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Munchoff have taken up residential quarters in an apartment in the Federated Church parsonage, corner 3rd and Center street.
-Mrs. G. W. Pease returned to Lewiston, Minn., today, to look after the household of her daughter Georgia, who with her husband, Dr. Howard Satterlee, are to go to Lake Kabitagima, Minn., where they have a cabin, for a week’s deer hunt.
-Mrs. Wm. Olloff, a hospital patient at Iowa City, was returned to Lansing this week; and Mrs. Odin Ellefson, also of this city, was taken there for treatment the first of this week.

Gov. George A. Wilson Guest of E. B. Gaunitz
Governor George A. Wilson, sons Floyd and Jack, and Mr. Ed. Kimball and son Eddie Jr., all of Des Moines, motored to Lansing Friday and were guests over the week-end of State Conservation Commissioner E. G.(sp) Gaunitz. While here they were delightfully entertained on the houseboat “Mary Lee” and had no trouble in getting all the ducks they wanted. Mr. Kimball is head of the Industrial Commission of Iowa and the entire party, who returned to the Capital City Sunday afternoon, voted Mr. Gaunitz as A No. 1 host.

BLACK HAWK THEATRE
“I Married Adventure” (Adventuures of Mrs. Osa Johnson in Africa and Borneo) also “Pleased to Mitt You” (comedy)
“Prairie Law” George O’Brien
“Millionaire Playboy” Joe Penner
SPECIAL for Saturday night: The Ewing sisters singing and playing cowboy songs.
“My Love Came Back” Olivia DeHaviland, Jeffry Lynn, Eddie Albert, Jane Wyman and Charles Winniger (We personally guarantee this to be good. It has comedy drama and music. See it!)

[transcribed by A.K., May & June 2008]

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