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Domestic News December 31, 1919

Decorah Public Opinion

Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa

What is this article about?

Ridgeway, Iowa social column reporting family visits, arrivals, departures, a birth, and local travels around late December, including trips to nearby towns like Cresco, New Hampton, and out-of-state locations.

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RIDGEWAY.
Hattie Linde came from Early. Ia. Tuesday for a few days' stay here with her folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Paley of New Hampton spent from Friday to Sunday here with relatives and on Monday they leave for Ames where they go to make their future home.
Mrs. Bert Daniels returned home from Minneapolis Wednesday after a several days visit there with her daughter Mrs. J. K. Griebel.
Mr. and Mrs. John Greenslade and baby Robert spent the week end here with latter's folks, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sjogakken.
Elmer Ringeon returned from Chicago Monday morning.
Lavonne Schuetz came over from New Hampton Friday for a few days stay with Ridgeway friends.
Miss Esther Aegerter of Cresco is spending this week at the home of her sister Mrs. Ernest Ladwig.
Mrs. J. W. Griffith was at Cresco Wednesday afternoon between trains.
Mrs. A. Johnson and Anita visited several days last week at Cresco.
Elmer Powers of Cresco was a business caller in town Wednesday between trains.
Harry Libbey arrived home Wednesday night from Sioux Falls, S. D. for a weeks' stay here with home folks and friends.
Allen Butz is now helping at the depot taking the place of Alex Hogan who is away on an Xmas vacation.
Mrs. R. G. Baker and sons Karl and George spent Saturday at Calmar with her folks, Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Steensland.
Earl Libbey came over from Lanesboro for an over Sunday stay with home folks.
Ada Griffith was at Cresco Tuesday having dental work done.
Mrs. Henry Fielstul and Merle came Wednesday from Alexandria. Minn. for a visit here among relatives and friends.
John and Ed Albertson left the first of the week for Rapid City. S. D. called there by the serious illness of their brother Albert.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butz and Grace left Monday noon for their home in Cavour. S. D.
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Soukup Saturday, Dec. 27th.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Albertson and son Hadwin returned to their home at LeRoy Monday after a several days visit here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Steensland spent Xmas at the R. G. Baker home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Klemme spent Wednesday and Thursday at Fayette with Dr. Parker and family.
M. O. Libbey and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ernest.
Mrs. Herman Hattlestad was at Cresco between trains Monday.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Ridgeway Visits Family Arrivals Departures Christmas Social Baby Birth Local Travels

What entities or persons were involved?

Hattie Linde Walter Paley Bert Daniels John Greenslade Elmer Ringeon Lavonne Schuetz Esther Aegerter Harry Libbey Jim Soukup John Albertson Ed Albertson

Where did it happen?

Ridgeway

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Ridgeway

Event Date

Late December, Around Christmas

Key Persons

Hattie Linde Walter Paley Bert Daniels John Greenslade Elmer Ringeon Lavonne Schuetz Esther Aegerter Harry Libbey Jim Soukup John Albertson Ed Albertson

Outcome

birth of a baby boy to mr. and mrs. jim soukup on dec. 27th; john and ed albertson departed due to serious illness of brother albert.

Event Details

Collection of local social notes detailing family visits, arrivals from places like Early Ia., New Hampton, Chicago, Sioux Falls S.D., and departures to Ames, Rapid City S.D., Cavour S.D.; includes Christmas gatherings, temporary work changes, and short trips to Cresco, Calmar, Fayette.

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