Iowa
Old Press
Fredericksburg News
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw co. Iowa
May 5, 1938
Albert Jahnson, Editor and Publisher
Sam Wesley Dawson
Sam Wesley, son of Sam and Ananbell Dawson was born September 15,
1890, three miles northwest of Sumner, Bremer County, Iowa, where
he resided until 12 years of age, when he moved with his parents
on a farm southeast of Fredericksburg. His schooling consisted of
the rural schools of Bremer and Chickasaw counties. He was united
in marriage to Miss Zelma Hubbard, March 15, 1922; to this union
were born four children: Glenice, John, Henry and Paul. Beside
the immediate family he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Dawson, two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hinkley of Waterloo, and Mrs.
Hazel Lienau of Fredericksburg, one brother, Glen of
Fredericksburg, one sister Jennie preceeded him in death. At the
age of 21 years he united with the First Baptist Church of
Fredericksburg, where his family have since worshiped. He
departed this life on Sunday morning, May 1, 1938, death came
quietly, in the early morning hours while he was sleeping in the
family home, where they had lived their entire married life. He
was known as a good neighbor, a kind father, and a loving
husband, a man who loved his home, where most of his time was
spent. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Baptist church with the pastor Rev. U.E. Borroughs
officiating. Two songs, "The Old Rugged Cross" and
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" were sung by Mrs. Billy
March accompanied on the piano by Mrs. H.S. Kerssen. Pall bearers
were Victor Steege, Paul Steege, Arthur Schurkey, Alvin Gitch,
Albert Lineau and Neil Sullivan. Interment is Rose Hill. We
extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Rev. B.H. Forkenbrock
Funeral services for Rev. B.H. Forkenbrock, 72, pastor of St.
Mary's church here since it was founded 42 years ago was held at
10 a.m. Tuesday, with a solemn requiem high mass, with Rev.
William H. Schulte, of Columbia college, Dubuque, as celebrant.
Father Schulte is a nephew of Father Forkenbrock.
Birthday Anniversary
A group of relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Stone Sunday, honoring the birthday anniversary of Mr.
Stone. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo stone, Castalia, Mr.
and Mrs. Swede Schroeder, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zipse, New
Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Schoonover and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Niemann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Niemann, Mrs.
Elizabeth Niewoehner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spenden and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Fay Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mattke and sons, Mr. and
Mrs. John Leitch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stone, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Nemeyer. The guests served a pot luck dinner at noon.
Music Contest
Jean Douglass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Douglass, won a
superior rating, and Marian Casten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Casten, was rated excellent at the state contest of Iowa
Federation of Music Clubs held at Davenport last week. Both are
pupils of Mrs. Nora Jorgenson and members of the Junior MacDowell
Club of Postville. Jean was entered in Class A, nine years and
under, and Marian was in Class C for those of 12 and 13 years of
age. Marian was rated superior by two of the judges, but the
Federated contests differ from school contest in that contestants
are graded on percentage points and in so doing Marian's grade
points totaled two-thirds of one per cent less than required for
the superior division. Both local girls were awarded state
certificates in a ceremony following the contest participated in
by over 150 pupils and are deserving of much praise for the fine
showing they made. The girls were accompanied to Davenport by
Mrs. Casten. -- Postville Herald. News Ed note: Miss
Jean Douglass is a graddaughter of Mr. J.D. Herrick.
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T.M. Burke and sister Mrs. Claude Ellison went to Rochester,
Minnesota Saturday to visit their brother Edward Burke of Elmore,
North Dakota who is seriously ill at the hospital.
Edwin Johnston of Madison, Wisconsin visited a short time the
latter part of the week at the A.H. Milne home. Mr. Johnston had
been to Masonville, Iowa, to attend funeral services of his aunt,
Miss Agnes Gleason, who will be well remembered by many of our
readers as at one time she made her home here with her
brother-in-law and sisiter, Dr. and Mrs. E.N. Johnston.
Around the House
Butter the Raisins - a good way to keep raisins from going to the
bottom of a cake is to roll them in butter before placing htem in
the batter.
Save Pickling Sirup - Sirup left from pickled or spiced fruits
makes a delicious flavoring for roast meats.
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Marion Barker is ill at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Marion
Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Davis, Robert and Max were Waterloo visitors
Saturday.
Mr. Fred Schmidt and daughter Idell of New Hampton were guests
Sunday at the Will McMeans home.
Mrs. Harry Hunt of Sumner called Saturday on her niece Mrs. Alvin
Gitch and son Jerry.
Mrs. Harry Laabs spent Friday and Saturday at the home of her
father-in-law Fred Laabs near Alpha.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Liebenstein spent Thursday in Hubbard with his
parents Mr. and Mrs. John Liebenstein.
Mrs. Galen Gillam and Mrs. Emery Bravener arranged the program
for the P.T.A. at Oakdale school Friday evening.
Mrs. Kate Barker of Sumner is visiting at the home of her
son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Countryman.
Todd McMillan, Waterloo, spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Will McMillan and grandmother Mrs. Plummer.
Harold Benz and H.J. Ungerer attended the Farmer and Labor
Banquet at the Shrine Temple at Cedar Rapids Saturday, April
30th.
Mrs. Earl March returned Friday from New Hampton where she had
been caring for her aunt Mrs. J.H. Simmons who is ill.
George Bronn of Randalia was in town Saturday. His daughter Miss
Forence Bronn accompanied him home for the weekend.
Mrs. Don McAuley of Mason City came Saturday and spent the
weekend at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mikes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schuette and her mother Mrs. Mary Tietjen spent
Sunday in Elma at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Weers.
Mrs. Clarence Fisher who operated the linotype in the 'News'
office last week returned to her home near Lawler Thursday
morning.
Earl Elliott came from Newton Saturday for the week end at his
home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fay Hinkley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tretter and Miss Hazel
Hinkley of Waterloo were here Tuesday to attend funeral services
for Wesley Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Leach of Sumner were here Tuedsay to attend
funeral services for their cousin Wesley Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haag and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Krause of Sumner, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Leach and Mrs. Adele Leach of New Hampton were
among those who were here to attend funeral services Tuesday for
Wesley Dawson.
A 9X12 Brooder house was delivered to Mr. Henry Kammeyer who
resides south of town. It was made by Mr. Kammeyer and the
material was furnished by the Fredericksburg Lumber Company. It
sure is a dandy. It also has the latest type of windows.
Miss Thelda O'Day, Mrs. M.H. Linderman and Mrs. Clara Eygabroad
were in New Hampton Monday.
Ronald Kerkhoff of Decorah spent the weekend at the hom of his
parents Mr. and Mrs. John Kerkhoff.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Churchill spent Sunday evening with his mother
Mrs. Susie Churchill near Sumner, who is very ill.
F.A. Hubbard has returned after spending the winter in Ionia with
his granddaughter Mrs. Leon Bucknell.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carney and Mr. and Mrs. McGee of Frederika
visited at the Albert Jahnson home Sunday afternoon.
There is being installed a 12 foot soda fountain at Bob's
Pharmacy this week. It certainly is a fine piece of furniture and
now you can get your soda and ice cream cold, and fresh.
Mrs. Mary Mundfrom, sons Walter and John of Nashua, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Schnurstein of Tripoli, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Buehler and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gitch and daughter were Sunday
guests at the home of Will Schnurstein in honor of his birthday.
Mr. Clarence Belding and son of Ossian called on his sister Mrs.
Elizabeth Llewellyn and mother Mrs. Mary Belding.
Mrs. Florence Kist and two children of Clermont came Tuesday for
a visit with Mrs. Frank Winter, Mrs. Geo. Alton and Mrs. Laura
Westendorf. They returned home Sunday.
Horace Clark of Sealey, Texas was calling on old friends in Alpha
Friday.
[transcribed by S.F., February 2008]