Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
November 13, 1930

When is comes to qualifying as a man of action Mort Hastings of this city is sure there with both feet. On last Tuesday he sold his restaurant business to Raschien & Wagner of this city and on Thursday he moved his household effects into the rooms over the Schultz meat market. On Friday he bought a Chevrolet car and on Saturday morning he purchased Doug Gould's Park Cafe, taking immediate possession, and moving his household goods into the second story of the place the same day.

Thursday, November 6th, the Grand Meadow Country Club held its regular meeting with Erma Pixler. After all members had responded to roll call by giving household hints and Evelyn Looney had been awarded the prize in the guessing contest, "500" was played. At the usual hour a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The visitors of the day were Mrs. Gerald Pixler, Mrs. Ralph Pixler and Margaret Leui. Thursday, Dec. 4th, the club will meet with Adalia Zieman.

On Monday of last week Benton Gordon left Postville in his home on wheels after a ten days visit here to his brother Fred Gordon. Bent's home is for the most part over at the national soldiers' home in the vicinity of Milwaukee, for although yet a young man he is a veteran of two wars, the Spanish-American and the World War. However, occasionally he likes to take a trip, visiting relatives and seing the country and for this purpose he has built himself a house on his Ford that is very compact, comfortable and homey. We has a bed, cupboard, table, radio, oil stove for cooking, a grocery cupboard and clothes closet, and perhaps a number of other things we overlooked or have forgotten, and enjoys life in it, going wherever his fancy calls. From here he went to Chicago and from there was to head for Miami, Floriday, to spend the winter. He has a few things that he sells to keep the wolf away from the door and the car filled with gas and he gets along right nicely.

Irene and Marene Welzel entertained five of their girl friends at their home last Thursday evening in honor of their birthday anniversaries. The evening was passed pleasantly at cards after which the occasion was brought happily to a close by the serving of a delicious luncheon. Those present were Adele Hirsch, Ilene and Berina Gulsvig, Neva Kluss and Josephine Koevenig.

Obituary.
Frank Sebastian Was One of Old Settlers.
Frank Sebastian was born in Rhine Province, Germany, November 1, 1853, where he was baptized and confirmed. At the age of twelve years he came with his parents to America and to the vicinity of Postville, where he has spent his entire life. The family lived first on a farm about two miles northeast of Postville. Mr. Sebastian received his education in the English language at the Minert school which he attended four winters. In 1870 his father purchased a farm in Grand Meadow township, two and a half miles east of Postville. On October 20, 1879, he married Maggie Meyer and for six years, until 1865, they remained on the farm with his parents. In 1885 he purchased a farm two and one-half miles northwest of Luana, in Franklin township, where they lived until 1893, when his mother died and they moved to the father's farm, just south of the Postville cemetery. After caring for his father until his death, in 1895, they moved to a farm he had purchased in Bloomfield township, Winneshiek county, where they lived until 1907 when they moved to Postville, which was his home until his death November 4, 1930, at the age of 77 years and three days. Beside the faithful wife he is survived by the following children -- John, Frank, Henry, George and Mrs. W.L. Meyer, all of Postville; William of Luana and Mrs. Caroline Letchford of Monona. He is also survived by one brother, Matt Sebastian of Postville. His friends in this community are many and all unite in sympathy with the bereaved family. Mr. Sebastian was an honest, upright man, who by hard work and good business management accumulated a sufficient amount of this world's goods to enable him to spend his declining years in comfort. The funeral was held from the Community Presbyterian church in this city at two o'clock last Friday afternoon, the Rev. R.F. Galloway officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
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Gol. Geo Waters Auctioneer and his sale dates:
Nov. 17 -- Lester Mitchell, 1 1/2 miles northeast of Monona
Nov. 18 -- Harry Reinhardt, 3 miles south of Postville
Nov. 19 -- Edwin Aanes, one mile west of Castalia
Nov. 20 -- Eldo Kurdelmeier, 3 miles southeast of Postville
Nov. 21 -- Mrs. Henry Mohr, 2 miles north of Elkader
Nov. 24 -- Art Kamp, on old S.C. Baily farm, 3 miles southeast of Postville

Churches:
Community Church , R. Franklin Galloway, Pastor
U.B. Church, Harry Dirks, Pastor
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Pastor R.B. Garten

Monday Club Meeting - November 17th, hostess: Mrs. Hill. [those presenting on the program] Mrs. Walters on Thomas Jefferson; Mrs. Musser on Mark Hanna; Mrs. Leui on Wm. J. Bryan; reading by Mrs. Galloway.

Shakespeare Club Meeting - November 18th, hostess: Vera Luhman. [those presenting on the program] Anna Leui (Living Women Who Have Done Most for the United States) and Loretta Abernethy (Noted Men of the United States).

Ads.

For Sale - Bumble Bee popcorn. Also a dandy Poland China stock hog. Herman Nuehring, Postville, Iowa.

For Sale - Oak and maple wood by the load or cord. Lydon & Walbe, r. 3, Postville.

For Sale - Registered Spotted Poland China boars. Vern Letchford, Frankville, Iowa.

For Sale - I have a dandy fresh cow for sale. Walter Plaht, R. 1, Clermont, Iowa.

For Sale - 1500 bu. yellow and calico corn at one cent per pound. C.C. Meyer, R. 2, Postville.

Farmers Mutual Insurance. Fire, Lightning, High Wind, Tornado and Cyclones. John Waters, agent.

For Sale - An A and B noiseless radio battery charger and Music Master phonograph; 100 records; A1 condition. Elmer Meyer, Postville.

For Sale - Prize winning Guernsey bull, 18 months old; best breeding; $100. See this great bull if you was a good one. L.C. Bolson, Decorah, Iowa.

For Sale - Hampshire boars, an extra good lot. Pricing them low considering quality and weight. Kinsley & Seitz, Midoaks FArms, Phone 307F3, McGregor, Iowa, R.R. 3.

For Sale - A number of Poland China stock hogs; big thrifty fellows; March farrow; wight 225 to 250. Priced reasonable. W.H. O'Brien, 11 miles northeast of Postville; Bell phone.

Real Estate Changes.
The following real estate changes noted in last week's Waukon Democrat will be of interest here:
--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Vickery to Millie Waters. One-fourth interest in 80 acres in 23-96-6. Also east 18 1/2 acres in 11-96-6, and lot 6 in block 22, Lawler's addition to town of Postville.
--Mr. and Mrs. Perry E. Hughes to Millie Waters. Same as above. $1.00.
--Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Roberts to Frank Standorf, Lots 1,2, 11 and 12 in block 15, Lawler's addition.

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Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
November 20, 1930

The new Theatre will be christened "The Iris"

Willard Schutte was a business visitor in Cedar RApids and Clinton last Wednesday and Thursday, looking after equipment for the fine new theatre and store building he is erecting.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Meyer left on Tuesday for way up in Canada on a week's visit to friends, and Fat allows as how he will bring home some deer meat but no dear booze. Charley Fay is substituting for him on the rural route.

You will remember that last week we told you Dr. A.A. Schmidt had gone way up in the Minnesota north country in quest of big dame - deer -- and he was coming back with the front end of his Ford decorated with antlers. Well, sir, believe it or not, Doc did exactly that, and is now in line to get his name in the hall of fame along with the other big game hunters. He went way up in the woods near International FAlls, Minn., about 30 miles from the Canadian border to get his deer and he got him, a ten-point buck, which indicated the animal was five years old, and it weighed about 200 pounds. Doc was way out in No Man's Land on top of a rock when he killed his deer, and he very shortly thereafter developed a beautiful case of "buck fever," but his guide deprived him of his gun until he got cooled off and then assisted Doc in dragging his deer two miles back to camp and lassoing it on his car, after which the Doctor shortly pulled out for home, arriving in Postville [remainder cut off]

Commercial club [the first part of this article was cut off]
...this meeting will also be a farewell gathering for Harry A. Neff, our popular Rock Island agent, and at present Secretary of the Commercial Club. After all is out and over will be the usual smoker and social season. Don't fail to attend this meeting of the Commercial Club; it is important, and it will also be a great meeting in every way.

C.C. Hoth, the newly elected treasurer of Allamakee county will begin work in the treasurer's office Dec. 1, assisting the present treasurer thru the holiday rush of business.

Mrs. Mary Burns and Clem Burns came down from Jackson Junction Sunday for a visit in the home of her son, T.H. Burns, and family. Clem returned to Jackson Sunday.

Dr. Kelleher was called to the Myron locality one day last week to attend Mrs. Geo. Woods, who had the misfortune to fall in her dooryard and fracture one of her shoulders.

Miss Carolyn Campbell of McGregor was a week-end visitor here in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Campbell, who took her back to the Pocket City Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schultz and Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kahle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Plaht and family and Mr. and Mrs. F.H.J. Thoma were dinner guests last Sunday in the home of Mrs. Herman Plaht in this city.

Mrs. Fredericka Plaht of htis city, who but recently occupied her fine new home in this city, was given a genuine surprise house-warming party on Tuesday evening by a jolly bevy of her friends, who came at the supper hour with well filled baskets and after a delicious meal had a most delightful social time that was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mesdames R.B. Garten, Albert Zieman, Louis Meier, John F. Palas, Henry Sebastian, Elbe Christofferson, Chas. Hoth, Henry Wilke, Chas. Meier, L.H. Schroeder, Geo. Schultz, Joe Scultz and Sophie Meyer.

Alvin Hancer drove to Iowa City on Saturday and attended the homecoming football feast put on by the State University. Ray showing the team how to wallop Penn.

Miss Nina Hinman returned Tuesday evening from Marion, whither she had been called last week by the serious illness of her aged father, C.E. Hinman, who wer are sorry to state is gradually failing.

Mrs. H. Lange, Mrs. A.J. Schuler, Mrs. C.F. Reincke and Mrs. Jack Casten drove to Luana Friday evening to attend the bazaar and chicken supper under the auspices of the Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Steele and son, Donald, and Reuben Bauerkamper of Waukon were Postville visitors on Tuesday evening, coming over for a little visit to Dan's father, Joseph Steel, and brother, Jim, and family.

W.C. Williams took Jack Casten, J.T. Malone and Neiling Thoma on a hunting expedition to Garner last Friday, where each one of them pulled the trigger of their cannon three times and came home with their pro rata of pheasants.

After a four weeks layoff, owing to illness, Agent T.H. Burns of the Milwaukee began work oagain at the station. Relief Agent R.A. Schull, who was in charge of the stateion during that time, left the same day for Cylinder, Iowa.

Marion Livingood was twelve years old Tuesday and to properly observe the event, her mother, Mrs. Willard Livingood, prepared a party and invited Marion's girl friends to it that evening. Needless to say, all report having had a delightful time.

Two former Postville girls, Mrs. Bessie Warner-Files of Mason City and Mrs. Alice Warner-Ballou of Pasadena, Calif., former residents of this city and daughters of the late Wm. F. Warner, were Postville visitors the first of the week looking up old-time friends and paying a visit to their former home, now the Miss Olive Orr residence.

On Thursday last while workmen were installing the new plate glass front in the postoffice, C.W. Meier of this city was watching the progress of the work at close range. One of the large glasses had been put in place and the men were putting in the smaller glass above it. And in order to better observe what they were doing C.W. threw his head back and bumped it against the large glass with sufficient force to fracture it, but fortunately no one was injured by the falling glass that came tumbling down. A glass of that size, however, will cost a pretty penny to replace, but "Bill" is game, and will foot the bill without sweating a hair.

About midnight last Saturday as Mr. and Mrs. Willis Gress and daughter of Clermont were homeward bound by auto after a day spent east of Postville, their day's outing came to a sudden and sorry ending down near the Roy Moon farm, when their car went off the bank into the ditch. The daughter's injuries were the most severe, she suffering a fractured arm and several bad cuts. Mrs. Gress also received a number of cuts from the fractured glass, while Mr. Gress' injuries consisted principally of a number of bruises and a general shaking up. The injured were brought to Postville to the Kelleher hospital for surgical attention, and after these were attended to the parties were taken home. The car we are told was quite badly mussed up.

Perhaps you have noticed that Ed F. Schroeder is carrying his right thumb in a sling the past few days and wondered how he got that way. As Eddie tells the story, a traveling man came into the store Tuesday and Eddie squared off to knock the fellow's hat off, just for the fun of the thing. But it so happened that when he went to put in the sock that would lift the t.m.'s lid off his head he bumped up against the guard the t.m. was using to protect himself, and the result was that Eddie broke away with a fractured thumb bone, though he didn't find it out until the day after the encounter. We feel sorry for the traveling man the next time he calls at Schroeder Bros.

Kuhse-Schultz Nuptials
The marriage of Miss Esther Kuhse of Farmersburg and Eldo Schultz of Postville took place at the bride's home near Farmersburg at 11 o'clock on Wednesday morning, November 12, 1930, the double ring ceremony being performed by Rev. Robt. E. AveLallemont of Farmersburg, pastor of the Lutheran church. The attendants were Emily Schultz of Monona, a niece of the groom, and Harlan Kuhse, a brother of the bride. The bride was attired in a frock of light navy blue silk crepe and carried a shower bouquet of white and pink [remainder cut off]

Mrs. Everts, Victim in Blast, Passes Away
Funeral services for Mrs. H.F. Evert, 1918 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, who died Friday from burns received when gasoline in which she was washing clothes exploded, were held from the First Methodist Episcopal church at two o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. William H. Spence being in charge. The body was taken to the church from McAuley Mortuary and interment was made in Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs. Evert was born at Postville October 13, 1883. She has lived in Mason City for the past 26 years. She leaves her husband, two sons, Hale, 18 and William, 15; a daughter, Vivian; three sisters, Mrs. William Klinkenburg, St. Olaf; Mrs. John Powell, Postville; Mrs. Adolph Foels, New Richland, Minn; and a brother Charles F. Krogman, Postville. A brother William, died in 1915. All the children live at home. Mrs. Evert was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church. She was also a member of Queen Rebekah lodge 106, the Yeomen and the Tribe of Ben Hur. The accident in which Mrs. Evert was injured occurred last Tuesday. It demolished the home and slightly injured Mr. Evert, who was in the house at the time. Vivian was also in the house but was uninjured. For a time physicians thought Mrs. Evert might recover, but her condition was reported less favorable Thursday morning, and Friday morning physicians had little hope for her recovery, and she died shortly after noon -- Mason City Globe-Gazette.

The sympathy of many friends in Postville is with the husband and family and other relatives in the loss of their beloved wife, mother and sister. Out of town relatives present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Krogman, Mr. and Mrs. John Powell and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Ellis [remainder cut off]

Loney Folsoms Have Silver Wedding Party
On Sunday, November 16th, the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Loney Folsom was the scene of a large and happy gathering of neighbors and friends who came with well laden baskets of delicious eatables and gave them a joyous surprise on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. Following a grand and glorious dinner a mock wedding was performed, with ring ceremony and all the trimmings that go with a nuptian knotting. For this event Mr. and Mrs. Folsom were attired in their wedding clothes of twenty-five years ago, which it is needless to say is not the style of today, but was quite the vogue of a quarter century ago. The afternoon was spent agreeably to all in a jolly social way, and upon leaving the guests wished for Mr. and Mrs. Folsom many more years of happy wedded life. Those present were Geo. W. Harris, Mrs. Ray Simpson of Osage, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Elrie Ruckdaschel, Mr. and Mrs. WArner Harris and Zana Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harris, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Hall, Mrs. Sarah Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foels and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Foels and family, Mr. and Mrs. Klarence Kenney and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arbie Behrens, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Padden, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gericke, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Lawson and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Euclid Marston, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pearson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Folsom and family, Miss Beulah Harris, Miss Ruth Harris and Lloyd Walter.

Gatherings.

Eleven families were guests at a chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heusman last Sunday. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meyer, Clarence, Marie, Florence and Hazel, of Guttenberg; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Landsgard and Doris, of Clermont; Mrs. Ethel Meyer, Bernadine, Laverna and Loren; Clarence Dahms, Carl Stopperan, Mrs. Sophia Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Duwe, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duwe, Rev. and Mrs. R.B. Garten; Mr. and Mrs. John Weihe, Oville and Clifton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baltz, Arthur and Lurene; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Casten and Marion.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miene entertained the following at their hospitable farm home last Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lubke and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Grotegut of Frankville; Mr. and Mrs. John Wahls and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gruel and family of Luana; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meyer of Postville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hager of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. Ihde and family of Ossian; Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Sander of Postville; Mr. and Mrs. W.H Meyer and family of Clermont; Mr. and Mrs. John Ihde Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Ihde Jr. and family of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ihde and family of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stock and family of Ludlow.