Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-31

by box social, in which a number
participated.
Ed Weidaman is going to work for
his brother Harry again this year in
stead of going to Cresco as he first
intended
A crowd of the younger fellows
had chivarri party on Fred Koch
and his young bride last week We'd
nesday evening. For some time the
air was filled with a great noise as
if the Germans were firing from their
trenches at the allies.
The youngsters are looking
towards next Sunday, when the
Easter rabbit is expected and eggs
of various hues will be in abundance.
A few of our schools were unable
to hold their regular session last
week one day, owing to the high wat
er that prevailed.
Miss Sadie Koch who has been
staying with her sister, Mrs. Robt.
Vopava of Sumner township for
some time is at present dominciled
under the parental roof.
Spring delights to rest in the lap
of winter, Notwithstanding that we
would all like to see her stay with us
now.
The Turkey river went out of its
bank with a rush and roar last week
Wednesday, that caused a suspension
of traffic between the east and west
ern part of the township for a day
or so.
Rev. L. N. Day of Cresco held
preaching services at the Evangeli-
cal church here the other Sunday, IL
being the last service before confer
ence.
! Mr.. and Mrs. John Aegerter and
family were entertained at dinner
the other Sunday by Theo. Kratz and
family. They all spent the afternoon
ner. Il
TSomS of Koch's folks spent verA
pleasant evening last week with ia
cob Hornberger and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollie Kratz of Sum
ner township spent the olner Sun
day under the parental roof of the
formers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Vopava o.
Sumner township spent the Other
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Amel Koch.
Rev. L. n. Day of Cresco spent &
few days here recently visiting some
of the members of his congregation
Some of our people living on the
west side of the river, were without
mail facilities one dav last week. ow
ing to the high water which kept the
carrier from crossing.
Some of Koch's young people wer'
pleasant callers on friends and rela
tives in Sumner township one eve
ming last week.
All fools day this week Thursday
No doubt many will play their usua
pranks on the unawares.
/ No rain or thunder showers ii
March seems to be an unusual occur
renee to our idea.
At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Sanderson. las
Wednesday afternoon, March "a
their eldest daughter Miss Ethel wa.
united in wedlock with MIR. FREQ
Koch, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
'Amel Koch, the pastor of the United
Lutheran church officiating. The
bride was beautifully attired in white
messeline and carried red oses. Hel
attendants were Misses Leona Kocf
and Sarah Sanderson, dressed i'm pink
silk. The groom wore ,:ark blue
suit and was attended by Roy Kocl
and Roy Sanderson. Miss Nettit
Koch playing the wedding march
Congratulations followed the cere
mony, then a three course dinner.
The happy pair have friends b.
the score. who made them man!
handsome gifts. They will make
their home on farm of the groom.
near Otter Creek, where happiness
heal h, ETC., may be their Tot is the
wish of the writer and friends anC
relatives.