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1898
| M.W.A. At the meeting of Cedar Camp, No. 3246, Modern Woodman, held Dec. 7th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - C. F. Meier W.A. - James T. Adams Ex. B. - Gotleib Zurcher Sec. - F. W. Welsh Escort - Henry Hinsch Watchman - J. F. Mertens Sentry - Ed Oelke Delegate - James T. Adams Camp Physician - Dr. G. L. Everall ~Elkader Register, Fri, morning, 17 Dec. 1897. Farmersburg column |
Farmersburg Town
Hall Society At the annual meeting of the Town Hall society held last Friday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres - Henry Oelke Jr. Vice Pres - F. Daubenberger Treas. - Chas. Huebner Sec. - Dr. G. L. Everall ~Elkader Register, Fri., 07 Jan. 1898. Farmersburg column |
1900
| M.W.A. At the annual election of Cedar Camp, No. 3245, of the M.W.A., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - Eben L. Knight W.A. - Henry Hinsch Ex. B. - J. F. Martin Clerk - John Davis Escort - C. F. Meier Watchman - Lambert Sickles Sentry - Henry Boller Manager - Ed Matthews Camp Physician - Dr. G. L. Everall ~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1899. Farmersburg column |
1901
| M.W.A. Last Saturday evening at the regular meeting of Cedar Camp Lodge, M.W.A., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - Henry Hinsch W.A. - Emil H. Buck Ex. B. - Lambert Sickles Clerk - C. F. Meier Escort - Jas. Church Phys. - Dr. I. C. Munger Watchman - Ed Oelke Sentry - Ernst Halmeyer Manager - C. W. Oelke Delegates to county convention - E. L. Knight, G. Zurcher ~Elkader Register, Thur., 06 Dec. 1900. Farmersburg column |
1902
| Modern Woodmen The Modern Woodmen held their public installation last Saturday evening at the town hall before a large audience after which they served an oyster supper, prepared by the Woodmen's wives. The following officers were installed: V.C. - E. L. Knight W.A. - John Sabbann Banker - Lambert Sickel Clerk - C. F. Meier Escort - Jas. Church Watchman - Wm. Theise Sentry - Albert Lenth Camp Physician - Dr. C. L. Sherman Manager - John Sabbann Chief Forrester - C. C. Corlett ~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Jan. 1902. Farmersburg column |
1903
| Royal Neighbors of America Palm Leaf Camp R.N.A. at their meeting Wednesday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Oracle - Mrs. Claudia Meier Vice Oracle - Mrs. Stella Mathews Recorder - Mrs. Mare_ Sherman Receiver - Mrs. Louisa Fuelling Chancellor - Mrs. Clara Daubenberger Marshal - Kittie Little I.S. - Adelia Oelke O.S. Dora Mathews Managers - Mrs. Effie Knight, Frederika Possehl, Mrs. Anna Sabban Physician - Dr. C. L. Sherman ~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Dec. 1902. Farmersburg column |
1904
| Royal Neighbors of America Palm Leaf Camp, No. 3198, R.N.A., at their meeting Tuesday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Oracle- Mrs. Effie Knight Vice Oracle- Miss Kittie Little Recorder- Mrs. Ina Matthews Receiver- Mrs. Louisa Fuelling Chancellor- Mrs. Sella Matthews Marshal- Miss Elfreda Oelke I.S.- Mrs. Anna Sabban O.S.- Miss Reca Possehl Manager- James T. Adams ~Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 10, 1903 (Farmersburg column) |
1905
| Modern Woodmen of
America Saturday evening Cedar Camp No. 3246 M.W.A. installed the following officers for the ensuing year: V.C. - John Sabban W.A. - Ernest Haltmeyer Ex. Banker - James T. Adams Clerk - H. D. Hinsch Escort - Irving Hendershot Watchman - W. J. Theise Sentry - Fred Bensing ~Elkader Register, Thur., 26 Jan. 1905. Farmersburg column Royal Neighbors Last Saturday evening Fern Leaf Camp, No. 3198, R.N.A., installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Oracle - Mrs. Ed Matthews Vice Oracle - Mrs. C. F. Meier Chancellor - Mrs. W. F. Fueling Recorder - Miss Kittie Little Receiver - Miss F. Possehl Marshal - Miss Irene Meyer I.S. - Mrs. John Sabban O.S. - Daily Scharf Manager - James T. Adams ~Elkader Register, Thur., 26 Jan. 1905. Farmersburg column |
Yeomen Past Foreman W. E. Witt of the Elkader Homestead, went to Farmersburg and instituted Farmersburg Homestead No. 1267. The following are the officers of the new homestead: Foreman - John Sabban M. of C. - Dr. Buscheim Cor. - Dr. Brandt M. of A. - Wm. Thiese Phy. Mrs. John Sabban Lady Rebecca - Mrs. Fritz Wilke Lady Rowena - Mrs. Herman Lenth Overseer - Herman Lenth Watchman - Albert Lenth Sentinel - Fritz Wilke Deputy John Toutsch is to be congratulated upon his work in establishing this homestead in our neighboring town. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 June 1905 |
1906
| Royal Neighbors At a meeting of Palm Leaf camp No. 3198, R.N.A., held Tuesday evening, Dec. 5th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle - Stella Mathews Vice Oracle - Clauda Meier Past Oracle - Effie Knight Chancellor - Louisa Fuelling Recorder - Kittie Little Receiver - Ricka Possehl I.S. - Ina Matthews O.S. - Minnie Bensing Marshal - Adella Oelke Manager - Jas. T. Adams ~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1905 M.W.A. At the regular meeting of Cedar Camp No. 3240 M.W.A., held Dec. 9th, the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: V.C. - John Sabban W.A. - H. A. Oelke Ex. Banker - Jas. T. Adams Clerk - C. F. Meier Escort - Jos. Pixler Watchman - Wm. Thiese Sentry - Lewis Bensing Manager - Lambret Sickel ~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1905. Farmersburg column |
Farmer's Stock
Company A Farmer's Stock Company was organized here last Saturday for the shipping of stock, with the following officers: President - John Sabban Secretary - Wm. Buckman Manager - James Matthews Directors - Lewis Saacks, Ernest Fuelling, Henry Kling, Henry Gerloff, Herman Hammann, Henry Walters ~Elkader Register, Thursday, March 1, 1906. Farmersburg column |
1907
| Farmersburg Baseball The Farmersburg baseball team has organized for the season of 1907 and are now ready to challenge all on-comers. Leslie Brown, 1st base and captain Geo. Meier, 2nd base Stickfort, shortstop Chas. Looby, 3rd base A. H. Oelke, right fielder Jas. Matthews, Jr., center fielder H. Wilker, catcher Will Russo, left fielder C. F. Meier, substitute and left fielder Otto Fuelling, pitcher Will Looby, manager ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Apr. 1907. Farmersburg column |
1909
| Modern Woodmen of America At a regular meeting of Cedar Camp, No. 3246, M.W.A., the following officers were elected: V.C. - John Sabbann W.A. - H. A. Oelke Clerk - Ernest Haltmeyer Banker - Jas. T. Adams Escort - E. A. Sabbann Watchman - J. F. Mertins Sentry - Bert Mathews ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 10 Dec. 1908. Farmersburg column |
1910
Modern Woodmen of America
Farmersburg M.W.A. officers elected:
V.C. - John Sabbann
W.A. - H. A. Oelke
E.B. - Jas. T. Adams
Clerk - Ernest Haltmeyer
Escort - E. A. Sabbann
Watchman - John Mertens
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Jan. 1910. Farmersburg column.Modern Brotherhood of America
At a regular meeting Saturday evening the Charity Lodge No. 142, M.B.A. installed the following officers:
President - H. D. Hinsch
Vice-President - Sam Little
Secretary - H. A. Oelke
Treasurer - O. H. Oelke
Conductor - Ernest Haltmeyer
Chaplain - Mina Dahlstrom
Watchman - Frank Dahlstrom
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Jan. 1910. Farmersburg column
1911
| Royal Neighbors of America At the last regular meeting of Palm Leaf Camp No. 3198, R.N.A., held Dec. 6th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle - Ina Mathews Vice-Oracle - Theresa Oelke Past Oracle - Kittie Little Chancellor - Mary Eggerts Recorder - Mina Dahlstrom Receiver - Louise Fuelling Marshall - Ruth Mathews Asst.-Marshall - Elsie Oelke Inner Sentinel - Minnie Schmidt Outer Sentinel - Sella Sebastian Manager, 3 years - Louie Radloff Manager, 2 years - Margret Suddendorf Manager, 1 year - James T. Adams Physician - Dr. Brandt Faith - Christena Zurcher Modesty - Lydia Radloff Courage - Anna Sabban Endurance - Belle Oelke Unselfishness - Minnie Benzing Organist - Hattie Harnack ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 15 Dec. 1910. Farmersburg column. |
Hall Society At the annual meeting of the Hall Society held Jan. 10th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President - A. H. Oelke Vice President - Raymond Burnham Treasurer - Chas. Hinsch Secretary - H. D. Hinsch ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 19 Jan. 1911. Farmersburg column |
1913
| Royal Neighbors At the regular meeting of Palm Leaf Camp, R.N.A., Dec. 03rd, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle - Sella Mathews Past Oracle - Ina Mathews Chancellor - Teresa Oelke Recorder - Mina Dahlstrom Receiver - Minnie Schmidt Marshal - Kittie Little Inner Sentinel - Anna Sabbann Outer Sentinel - Louise Fuelling ~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Dec. 1912. Farmersburg column. |
M.B.A., Farmersburg Charity Lodge No. 142, M.B.A., elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President - H. D. Hinsch Vice-President - John Sabbann Secretary - H. A. Oelke Chaplin - Mina Dahlstrom Conductor - Ina Mathews Watchman - Samuel L. Little Sentry - Ben Zurcher Treasurer - Anna Sabbann Physician - G. A. Brandt Trustees - Henry Oelke, Jr., Anna Mathews, John Sabbann ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 30 Jan. 1913. Farmersburg column |
1917
| Royal Neighbors At the last regular meeting of Palm Leaf Camp 3148, R.N.A., the following officers were elected for the year 1917: Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom Vice Oracle - Adele Baade Past Oracle - Christina Haltmeyer Chancellor - Theresa Oelke Recorder - Ina Mathews Receiver - Minnie Schmidt Marshal - Kittie Johnson Assistant - Ida Reardon Inner Sentinel - Anna Mathews Outer Sentinel - Bell Oelke Manager - Annie Sabban ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 25 Jan. 1917. Farmersburg colum |
1919
| Farmersburg Band Organized Monday evening a meeting was called to organize a band and over 40 responded. Marshal Hieden told them the purpose of the meeting and made a rousing speech for the cause. Thirty of the musically inclined then walked up and signed their names. The following officers were elected: President - Otto Fuelling Sec. - Professor Lewes Treasurer - Carrol Oelke Manager - Geo. Glawe Vice President - George Glawe We vouch for some good talent in the band. ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 20 Feb. 1919. Farmersburg Hints column. |
1922
| Red Cross At the annual election of Red Cross officers of the Farmersburg Branch the following officers were elected: Chairman - Mrs. James Mathews, Sr. Vice-Chairman - Mrs. John Shales Secretary - Mrs. Mina Dahlstrom Treasurer - L. W. Thompson ~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Jan. 1922. Farmersburg column |
Royal Neighbors of
America At the annual election of Officers of Palm Leaf Camp R.N.A. held at Farmersburg the following officers were elected for 1922: Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom Vice-Oracle - Addie Reordan Past Oracle - Sella Mathews Chancellor - Theresa Oelke Recorder - Ina Mathews Receiver - Minnie Schmidt Marshal - Mary Eggers Asst. Marshal - Kitty Johnson Inner Sentinel - Nettie Behrend Outer Sentinel - Belle Oelke Manager - Ella Englehardt |
1923
| M.W.A. Cedar Camp No. 3246, M.W.A., met to elect their officers. The following neighbors have been elected: V.C. - Gott. Zurcher W.A. - Louis Radloff E.B. - J. T. Adams Clerk - L. W. Thompson Escort - Elmer Mahnke Watchman - Wm. Reardon Sentry - E. C. Oelke Chief Forester - Hale Corlett Degree Team - Elmer Radloff, Ben Zurcher, Harvey Klasen, Helmuth Schmidt, Helmuth Baade, John Corlett Camp is in good financial condition. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1922. Farmersburg column |
1924
| Royal Neighbors of America The Royal Neighbors elected their offices last Tuesday evening: Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom Vice Oracle - Addie Reardon Chancellor - Theresa Oeke Recorder - Ina Mathews Receiver - Minnie Schmidt Outer Sentinel - Belle Oelke Inner Sentinel - Nettie Behrend Marshal - Mary Eggert ~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 Dec. 1923. Farmersburg column |
1925
Order of Eastern Star
Last Wednesday evening the Monona Eastern Star officers were invited to a 6 o'clock supper at the Haltmeyer Hotel. About twenty being present from Monona. There was 50 who partook of the banquet after which they all went to the Lodge room for the purpose of constituting our chapter and installing the officers for the ensuing year.
Worthy Matron - Mabel Mead
Worthy Patron - Harlen Mead
Associate Matron - Francis Oelke
Secretary - Sella Shales
Treasurer - Laura Shales
Conductress - Kittie Johnson
Asso. Conductress - Odelia Little
Chaplin - Belle Oelke
Marshal - Theresa Oelke
Organist - Lenora Embretson
Adah - Olga Mahnke
Ruth - Vivian Larson
Esther - Esther Hinsch
Martha - Grace Orvis
Electa - Mahalia Dahlstrom
Warden - Mary Eggert
Sentinel - Arno Oelke
~Elkader Register, Thur., 4 Dec. 1924. Farmersburg column. Condensed from a larger articl
1927
| Order of Eastern
Star The O.E.S. elected their officers last Tuesday evening, as follows: Worthy Matron - Mrs. Arno Oelke Worthy Patron - Arno Oelke Associate Matron - Mrs. Kittie Johnson Secretary - Miss Alice Mahnke Treasurer - Mrs. Augusta Kruse Conductress - Mrs. Odelia Little Assoc. Conductress - Mrs. Mahala Dahlstrom ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 Dec. 1926. Farmersburg column The Eastern Star held their installation last Tuesday at the Masonic lodge room. The following officers were installed: Worthy Matron - Francis Oelke W. Patron - Arno Oelke Asst. Matron - Kittie Johnson Sec. - Alice Mahnke Treas. - Augusta Kruse Cond. - Odela Little Asst. Cond. - Mahalia Dahlstrom Chaplain - Laura Glawe Marshal - Mina Dahlstrom Organist - Thelma Mathews Ada - Esther Hinsch Ruth - Vivian Reardon Esther - Beulah Hinsch Martha - Belle Oelke Electa - Olga Mahnke ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 13 Jan. 1927. Farmersburg column |
Royal Neighbors of
America A public installation of the officers of the R.N.A. of Palm Leaf Camp No. 3198, was given Friday evening. Deputy Mrs. Eva Baind, Installing Officer. Miss Ida Orvis of Luana Ceremonial Marshal. Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom Past Oracle - Nellie Beluind Vice Oracle - Ruth Radloff Chancellor - Theresa Oelke Recorder - Kittie Johnson Receiver - Augusta Kruse Marshal - Gladys Reardon Inner Sentinel - Laura Radloff Outer Sentinel - Violette Gossman Managers - Vivian Reardon, Hilma Lenth, Mabel Henkes Faith - Helen Oelke Courage - Amanda Henkes Modesty - Annice Oelke Unselfishness - Linda Klasen Endurance - Elsie Klutzback Flag Bearer - Belle Oelke Musician - Thelma Mathews ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 03 Feb. 1927. Farmersburg column Women's Club Thursday evening the Women's Club met with Mrs. Wm. Reardon and was enjoyed by all. After the program the following officers were elected: President - Mrs. Ina Mathews Vice-President - Mrs. Mina Dahlstrom Secretary - Miss Violette Gossman Treasurer - Mrs. Wm. Reardon ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 Apr. 1927. Farmersburg column |
1928
Royal Neighbors of America
The Royal Neighbors elected their officers last Wednesday evening for the ensuing year:
Oracle - Mrs. Ruth Radloff
Vice-Oracle - Mrs. Nettie Behrend
Secretary - Mrs. Ed. Johnson
Treasurer - Mrs. Augusta Kruse
Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Laura Radloff
Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Sophia Benzing.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 22 Dec. 1927. Farmersburg column
The R.N.A. installed officers last Wednesday evening:
Installing officer - Ina Mathews
Ceremonial Manager - Malala Dahlstrom
Oracle Neighbor - Ruth Radloff
P. Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom
Vice-Oracle - Nettie Behrend
Chancellor - Theresa Oelke
Recorder - Kittie Johnson
Receiver - Agusta Kruse
Marshal - Odelia Little
Asst. Marshal - Gladys Reardon
Inner Sentinel - Laura Radloff
Outer Sentinel - Sophia Benzing
Managers - Helen Oelke, Helma Lenth, Filma Krick
Musician - Thelma Mathews
Flag Bearer - Belle Oelke
Graces - Faith Mathews
Modesty - Violette Gossman
Unselfishness - Linda Klasen
Endurance - Elsie Kutzback
Courage - Amanda Henkes
~Clayton County Register, 19 Jan. 1928. Farmersburg columnOrder of the Eastern Star
Last Tuesday evening the O.E.S. officers were installed by Arno Oelke, installing officer, and Mary Egers, Marshal, as follows:
W.M. - Kittie Johnson
W.P. - Hugo Oelke
Asso. M. - Odelia Little
Secretary - Augusta Kruse
Treasurer - Theresa Oelke
Conductress - Mahala Dahlstrom
Asso. Conductress - Olga Mahnke
Chaplain - Francis Oelke
Marshal - Ina Mathews
Organist - Thelma Mathews
Adah - Vivian Reardon
Ruth - Beulah Hinsch
Esther - Alice Mahnke
Martha - Laura Glawe
Electa - Belle Oelke
Warder - Mina Dahlstrom
Sentinel - Carl Gall
~Clayton County Register, 19 Jan. 1928. Farmersburg column
Fire Company
Farmersburg Volunteer Fire Co. held a meeting Monday evening, March 12, at the Town Hall. The following Officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Chief - Frank Walter
Asst. Chief - Jas. Mathews, Jr.
Sec. - Treas. - Hugo Oelke
Chief Walter made assignments as follows:
Chemical Engine - Herb Dahlstrom, Leigh Mathews, John Heiden, Frank Kelly
Chemical Hose - Rich Looby, Will Reardon, Merle Oelke, Ed. Fuelling
Ladders - Carl Gull
Fire Police - Earl Dahlstrom
Asst. Fire Police - Otto Fuelling
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 22 Mar. 1928. Farmersburg column
1929
Busy Bees
On Saturday, Nov. 24th, the Farmersburg Busy Bees met at the home of Ruth and Grace Matt for the purpose of electing new officers for the year 1929. The following officers were elected:
Pres. - Irene Kishman
Vice-Pres. - Eleanore Henkes
Sec. - Grace Matt
Treas. - Bernice Kaiser
Reporter - Frances Corlett
The next meeting will be held at the home of Lillian Matt, Dec. 1.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 06 Dec. 1928. Farmersburg column
Royal Neighbors of America
The Royal Neighbors elected their officers last Wednesday evening for the ensuing year:
Oracle - Mrs. L. Drallmeier
Vice-Oracle - Mrs. Nettie Behrend
Recorder - Mrs. Kittie Johnson
Receiver - Mrs. Augusta Kruse
Chancellor - Mrs. Thiesea Oelke
Marshal - Mrs. Sophia Benzing
Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Belle Oelke
Manager - Mrs. Ina Mathews
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Dec. 1928. Farmersburg columnRoyal Neighbors of America
The following officers of the Royal Neighbor Lodge were installed last
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ina Mathews acted as installing officer and Mrs. MinaDahlstrom as Ceremonial Marshal:
Oracle - Hilda Drallmeier
Past Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom
Vic e Oracle - Nettie Behrend
Chancellor - Theresa Oelke
Recorder - Kittie Johnson
Receiver - Augusta Kruse
Assistant Marshal - Laura Radloff
Inner Sentinel - Hilma Lenth
Outer Sentinel - Belle Oelke
Managers - Helen Oelke, Filma Krick, Ina Mathews
Musician - Vivian Reardon
Faith - Thelma Mathews
Courage - Amanda Henkes
Modesty - Violette Gossman
Unselfishness - Linda Kalen
Endurance - Elsie Kutzbach
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 17 Jan. 1929. Farmersburg column
1932
Order of Eastern Star
Farmersburg Chapter No. 526, O.E.S., installed their officers Tuesday evening for the ensuing year. Hugo Oelke presided as installing officer and Mrs. Arno Oelke as installing marshal. Officers are:
Worthy Matron - Thelma Mathews
Worthy Patron - Hervey Dahlstrom
Associate Matron - Vivian Reardon
Associate Patron - Milton Monlux
Secretary - Augusta Kruse
Treasurer - Mina Dahlstrom
Conductress - Alice Mahnke
Associate Conductress - Belle Oelke
Chaplin - Olga Mahnke
Marshal - Kittie Johnson
Adah - Mahalia Dahlstrom
Ruth - Nettie Behrend
Martha - Odelia Little
Electa - Francis Oelke
Warder - Laura Glawe
Sentinel - Carl Gall
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 14 Jan. 1932Royal Neighbors of America
Farmersburg: Last Wednesday evening the R.N.A. installed their officers. Mahalia Dahlstrom was installing officer and Hilma Lenth was ceremonial marshal. The new officers are:
Oracle - Freda McNally
Vice Oracle - Amanda Henkes
Past Oracle - Mahalia Dahlstrom
Chancellor - Thresea Oelke
Recorder - Ina Mathews
Receiver - Augusta Kruse
Marshal - Violette Gossman
Asst. Marshal - Helma Lenth
Inner Sentinel - Mabel Henkes
Outer Sentinel - Mina Dahlstrom
Managers - Elsia Kutzback, Esther Schlitter
Musician - Laura Radloff
Faith - Thelma Mathews
Courage - Sophia Benzing
Modesty - Belle Oelke
Unselfishness - Linda Klasen
Endurance - Gladys Reardon.
Juvenile Director - Augusta Kruse
Captain of Degree Staff - Kittie Johnson
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 4 Feb. 1932
1933
Order of Eastern Star
Farmersburg: Farmersburg chapter of the O.E.S. installed the following officers last Tuesday evening:
Worthy Matron - Vivian Reardon
Worthy Patron - Harvey Dahlstrom
Assoc. Matron - Alice Mahnke
Assoc. Patron - Milton Monlux
Secretary - August Kruse
Treasurer - Mina Dahlstrom
Conductress - Nettie Behrend
Assoc. Conductress - Esther Ann Johnson
Chaplain - Kittie Johnson
Marshal - Gladys Reardon
Organist - Thelma Mathews
Adah - Olga Mahnke
Ruth - Laura Glawe
Esther - Mahelia Dahlstrom
Martha - Blanche Oelke
Electa - Odelia Little
Warder - Francis Oelke
Sentinel - Arno OelkeHugo Oelke was the installing officer and Mrs. Ina Mathews installing marshal.
~Clayton County Register, Thur. 12 Jan. 1933
1934
Royal Neighbors
Farmersburg: The R.N.A. elected the following officers on Thursday evening:
Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom
Vice Oracle - Thelma Mathews
Chancellor - Teresa Oelke
Recorder - Ina Mathews
Receiver - Augusta Kruse
Marshal - Gladys Reardon
Asst. Marshal - Olga Mahnke
Inner Sentinel - Lillian Oelke
Outer Sentinel - Margaret Kruse
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 04 Jan. 1934
Order of Eastern Star
Farmersburg: Officers of the O.E.S. were installed last Tuesday evening by Mahalia Dahlstrom as installing marshal and Hervey Dahlstrom, installing officer:
Worthy Matron - Alice Mahnke
Worthy Patron - Hugo Oelke
Associate Matron - Nettie Behrend
Associate Patron - Milton Monlux
Secretary - Mina Dahlstrom
Treasurer - Kittie Johnson
Marshal - Gladys Reardon
Chaplain - Belle Oelke
Adah - Margaret Kruse
Esther - Odelia Little
Martha - Olga Mahnke
Electa - Laura Glawe
Warder - Ina Mathews
Sentinel - Carl Gall
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Jan. 1934
| 1935 Order of Eastern Star & Masons Farmersburg: A joint installation of the Masons and Eastern Stars was held Friday evening at the Masonic hall. After installation cards and refreshments were enjoyed. The following officers were installed: Worthy Matron - Alice Mahnke Worthy Patron - Hugo Oelke Asst. Matron - Nettie Behrend Asst. Patron - Carl Gall Sec. - Mina Dahlstrom Treas. - Kittie Johnson Conductress - Thelma Mathews Asst. Conductress - Margaret Kruse Organist - Ada Kiple Adah - Laura Glawe Ruth - Olga Mahnke Martha - Odelia Little ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 3 Jan. 1935 |
| 1936 Farmersburg RNA The following officers of Palm Leaf Camp No. 3198, R.N.A., were installed Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ina Mathews. The installing officer was Mina Dahlstrom; ceremonial marshal, Olga Mahnke. Oracle - Mina Dahlstrom Chancellor - Theresa Oelke Recorder - Ina Mathews Receiver - Augusta Kruse Marshal - Gladys Reardon Assistant Marshal - Olga Mahnke Inner Sentinel - Marjorie Kruse Outer Sentinel - Emma Sass Manager - Ruth Radloff Musician - Margaret Kruse [note: the 1/8/1936 issue reported that Belle Oelke had been elected musician, she doesn't appear in the 2/5/36 issue] Flag Bearer - Nettie Behrend Juvenile Director - Augusta Kruse The officers who were not installed were: Vice Oracle - Thelma Mathews Past Oracle - Kittie Johnson Faith - Violette Gossman Courage - Sophia Benzing Modesty - Amanda Henkes Unselfishness - Wilma Lenth Endurance - Linda Klasen Captain of the Degree Staff - Kittie Johnson ~Clayton County Register, 05 Feb. 1936. Farmersburg column |
1940's
Farmersburg Girl Scouts
Close-up of the above photo
| Back row L-R: Iris Reiman, Annabelle Flesner, Janice Muller, Dorothy Muller (leader), Greta Zurcher, Sandra Reardon, Judy Blazek, Vi Gossman (leader) Front row L-R: Karen Mueller, Linda Sedlmayer, Lynn Thoresen, Elaine Wagner, Belva Pearson ~photo contributed by Lynn (Thoresen) Haakenson, "I don't have the year, but know it was in the 1940's. We met in what was the library." |
| 1951 Farmersburg Girl Scouts Farmersburg - Girl Scouts, Judith Blazek, Annelle Flesner, Karen Mueller, Janice Muller, Belva Pearson, Linda Sedlmayr, Lynn Thoresen, Elaine Wagner and Greta Zurcher, accompanied by Mrs. Walter Blazek, Mrs. Lou Coe, Mrs. Orville Bueller, Mrs. Elmer Muller, Mrs. Leroy Pearson, Mrs. Herbert Thoresen, Mrs. Arthur Wagner and Violetta Gossman spent Friday in Cedar Rapids where they visited the WMT studios and were conducted through the Cedar Rapids Gazette offices and the Quaker Oats plant. ~Clayton County Register, Thursday, June 14, 1951 ~transcribed by S. Ferrall |
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