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Guttenberg
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Note: Unless otherwise credited, the information on this page was contributed by Reid R. Johnson


1876

Brass Band Organized
Guttenberg, Iowa
August 1, 1876
To the Editor of the News:
Guttenberg is at last going to have a brass band. The instrument will arrive today. The band comprises the following members:
A. Hoffbauer, F. Heitmann, Alex. Sullivan, Phil Kirch, Louis Muenkel, George Falkenhainer, R. Horsch, Joseph Gehrich and G. H. Niemeyer.
They will be instructed by Professor Deuvel, of this place.
~McGregor News, Wednesday, Aug 02, 1876, McGregor, IA, Page: 2 ~contributed by Cheryl L. Moonen

1883

Shooting Club Organized
A shooting club has been organized at Guttenberg, and weekly shoots at glass balls will be held. The officers are:
President - C. P. Goodrich
Treasurer - John Luther
Secretary - W. Hoffbauer, Jr.

The rank and file are:
W. Ihm
F. G. Wiest
P. S. Stranahan
Dr. W. L. Duffin
A. Class
Ed. Seibel
Joe Gehrich
J. Kirch
Fred Jaeger
~Elkader Register, Fri., March 30, 1883. Home News column.

1886

A.O.U.W.,
At the regular meeting of Jefferson Lodge No. 129, A.O.U.W., Monday evening, Dec. 28, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
P.M.W. - H. Ihm
M.W. - Herman Scholz
F. - John Fricke
Rec. - B. Merz
G. - John Dubbels
I.W. - Henry Daacke
O.W. - Andrew Kieber
Sen. Med. Ex. - W. L. Duffin, Wm. Hoffbauer
Rep. to Grand Lodge - G. H. Smart
~Elkader Register, Thur. 07 Jan. 1886
I.O.O.F.
At the regular meeting of the Guttenberg Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., Saturday evening, Dec.26th the following officers were elected:
N.G. - Emil Frey
V.G. - J. H. Zimmermann
Sec. - Adolph Class
Treas. - Chas. Scholz

The above officers were installed Saturday evening, Jan. 02.
~Elkader Register, Thur., 07 Jan. 1886

1896

Modern Woodmen of America
Monday , Jan. 6th, the following were installed as officers of New Leaf Camp, No. 537, M.W.A.:
Venerable Consul - W. H. Scholz
Worthy Advisor - E. Baker
Banker - Adolph Meyer
Clerk - G. H. Smart
Escort - L. H. Beerman
Watchman - F. J. Sauegling
Sentry - Tony Lorenz
Manager - August Kahle
Examiners - C. W. & W. L. Duffin
~Elkader Register, Fri., 10 Jan. 1896. Guttenberg column
A.O.U.W.
Last Monday evening the following oficers were installed in Jefferson Lodge, No. 129, A.O.U.W.:
M.W. - Ed. Goetz
Foreman - C. Falkenhainer
Overseer - John Luther
Recorder - James Schroeder
Financier - H. Ihm
Guide - Emil Frey
I.W. - Henry Fahling
O.W. - Henry Fricke
P,M.W. - John Dubbles
~Elkader Register, Fri., 17 Jan. 1896.

1900

Modern Woodmen of America
The Woodmen held their annual election of officers Monday night. The new officers are as follows:
Venerable Consul - Hugo Jacobs
Advisor - John P. Stoeffler
Banker - Tony Lorenz
Clerk - C. W. Scholz
Escort - Fred Schmidt
Watchman - Mike Thoma
Manager, to fill vacancy - August Beutel
Physician - Dr. C. W. Duffin
Janitor - Aug. Kahle

Royal Neighbors of America
The Royal Neighbors gave a banquet at their hall on Friday last. The following officers were installed for the new year:
O. - Hattie Smart
V.O. - Mrs. Louise Fuerste
C. - Mrs. Harriet Friedlein
Rec. - Mrs. Emma Jungking
R. - Mrs. Mary Frielein
I.S. - Bertha Luther
O.S. - Ina Friedlein
Phy. - Dr. C. W. Duffin
Managers - W. H. Scholz, Mrs. Augusta Dent
~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Jan. 1900. Guttenberg column.

I.O.O.F.
The Guttenberg Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 128 at its meeting last Saturday evening installed the following officers:
N.G. - W. H. Scholz
V.G. - W. L. Friedlein
Sec. - James Schroeder
Treas. - Herman Ihm
W. - Wm. Erdman
CC. - G. F. Friedlein
R.S. of N.G. - C. H. Eckart
L.S. of N.G. - Chas Anderegg
I.G. - Richard Werner
R.S. of V.G. - Jos. Deifel
L.S. of V.G. - George Friedlein
R.S.S. - A. Kahle
L.S.S. - F. C. Leitgen
~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Jan. 1900. Guttenberg column

1905

Order of the Eastern Star
The following officers of Pearl Chapter No. 143, O.E.S., were installed at a special meeting held last Friday evening, December 30th:
W.M. - Mrs. Minnie Duffin
W.P. - E. J. Pohle
A.M. - Mrs. Linnie Eckart
Secretary - Wm. Nolte
Treasurer - Mrs. Gertrude Pohle
Conductress - Miss Mabel Eppens
Asso. Con. - Miss Bertha Schroeder
Chap. - Mrs. Martha Chandler
Warden - Mrs. Louise Class
Sentinel - Chas. E. Scholz
Organist - Mrs. Jessie Beyer
Marshal - Mrs. Ida Miller
Ada - Miss Clara Fricke
Ruth - Miss Hattie Smart
Esther - Mrs. Millie Scholz
Martha - Miss Lydia Nolte
Electa - Miss Addie Jacobs
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Jan. Guttenberg column
Turn-Verein
The Guttenberg Turn-Verein at a meeting held Monday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
First Speaker - Wm. Nolte
Second Speaker - Adolph Class
Secretary - Carl Ihm
Treasurer - Wm. Jungk
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Jan. 1905. Guttenberg column

Royal Neighbors
The officers elect for 1905 of Golden Rule Camp No. 973, R.N.A., who were chosen a fortnight or so ago are:
Oracle - Etta Beutel
Vice Oracle - Hattie Smart
C. - Mary Friedlein
Recorder - Ella Litchfield
Rec'y - Lillie Zugenbuehler
I.S. - Barbara Friedlein
O.S. - Emma Kahle
Physician - C. W. Duffin
~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Jan. 1905. Guttenberg column

1906

Mystic Toilers
At a meeting held Saturday evening the following officers were elected by the Mystic Toilers for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. Linnie Eckart
W. P. - Dr. E. J. Pohle
A.M. - Mabel Eppens
Con. - Addie Jacobs
Assoc. Con. - Lydia Nolte
Sec. - Wm. Nolte
Treas. - Bertha Schroeder
~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1905. Guttenberg column
Fire Company
At a meeting of Rescue Fire Co., Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Chief - John P. Stoeffler, Jr.
Foreman Hose Co. - Carl Ihm.
Foreman Hook and Ladder Co. - Tony Lorenz.
Foreman Chemical Engine - Ed Kuempel.
Secretary - C. W. Scholz.
Treasurer - Wm. Junk.
~Elkader Register, Thur. January 18, 1906. Guttenberg column

1907

Eastern Star
Officers elected by Pearl Chapter O.E.S. for the ensuing year are as follows and will be installed at the regular meeting Saturday night, Jan. 5:
W.M. - Mrs. Linnie Eckart
W.P. - Dr. E. J. Pohle
A.M. - Mabel Eppens
Con. - Lydia Nolte
A. Conductor - Addie Jacobs
Tres. - Bertha Schroeder
Sec. - Wm. Nolte
Adah - Mrs. Jessie Beyer
Ruth - Ida Eckart
Esther - Clementine Jacobs
Martha - Mrs. Minnie Duffin
Elect - Mrs. Alice Harvey
Warden - Mrs. Louisa Class
Sent. - Wm. Bowman
Marshal - Mrs. Rex Chase
Organist - Mrs. Lizzie Duffin
Chap. - Mrs. Martha Chadler
~Elkader Register, Thur., 10 Jan. 1907. Guttenberg column
Turners
At a meeting held by the Turners Monday evening officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:
First Speaker - Wm. Nolte
Second Speaker - Sumner Miller
Treasurer - Wm. Junk
Secretary - Carl Ihm
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Jan. 1907. Guttenberg column

1908

American Yeomen
Thursday evening, in the I.O.O.F. hall, officers of Homestead No. 61, American Yeomen were installed as follows:
Foreman - Edward Goetz
Master of Ceremonies - Anna Kluth
Correspondent - C. Mitrucker
Master of Accounts - Emil Ihm
Chaplain - Louise Class
Overseer - Geo. Friedlein
Lady Rebecca - Louise Duwe
Lady Rowena - Anna Dubbles
Watchman - Helen Mitrucker
Sentinel - Geo. F. Kluth
Guard - Helena Aulwes
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 30 Jan. 1908. Guttenberg column. (Condensed from a longer article)

1926

Rebekah Lodge
Guttenberg Josephine Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, During the past week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
N.G. - Mrs. Marie Heuer
V.G. - Miss Vivian Lorenz
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Minnie James
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925. Guttenberg column.

Rebekah Lodge
At a meeting of Josephinee Rebekah Lodge held at the I.O.O.F. hall on Tuesday evening of last week the following officers were installed:
Deputy - Edna Scholz
N.G. - Miss Vivian Lorenz
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Minnie James
R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Clara Friedlein
L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Martha Bowman
R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Irene Eckhart
L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Minnie Muschewske
Warden - Miss Florence Duwe
Conductress - Miss Kathryn Aulwes
Chaplain - Miss Addie Jacobs
I.S. - Miss Lottie Aulwes
O.G. - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
~Elkader Register, Thur., January 14, 1926. Guttenberg News column

I.O.O.F.
Guttenberg Lodge, No. 126, I.O.O.F., during the past week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
N.G. - C. P. Luther
V.G. - L. C. Muschewske
Secretary - H. J. Overbeck
Treasurer - F. J. Friedlein
Trustees - L. C. Giencke, O. B. Eckhart
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925. Guttenberg column

I.O.O.F.
District deputy Grand Master E. F. Moyer of Monona was here on Saturday evening and installed the following officers, lodge No. 126, I.O.O.F.:
N.G. - C. P. Luther
V.G. - L. C. Muschewske
Secretary - J. H. Overbeck
Treasurer - F. J. Friedlein
R.S. to N.G. - G. W. Hunt
L.S. to N.G. - Ernest Geuder
R.S. to V.G. - Elmer Schroeder
L.S. to V.G. - J. F. Groth
Warden - O. B. Eckhart
Conductor - E. L. Charlesworth
I.G. - L. C. Giencke
O.B. - R. W. James
Chaplain - Wm. Redemann
Trustees - L. C. Giencke, and O. B. Eckhart
After the installation of the officers social hours and an oyster supper were enjoyed by all in attendance, and it was an evening of pleasure for all. Walter Jenkins and Elmer Frank members of the Monona Oddfellows lodge, were present and assisted the District Deputy Grand Master Moyer with the installation of the officers of Guttenberg lodge.
~Elkader Register, Thur., January 28, 1926. Guttenberg column
Royal Neighbors of America
The Guttenberg Royal Neighbors during the past week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Oracle - Mrs. Flonda Geuder
V.G. - Mrs. Mattie Abbott
P.C. - Mrs. Mae Hunstad
Recorder - Mrs. Lena Fuerste
Chancellor - Mrs. Frances Lorenz
Receiver - Miss Jessie Franks
Marshal - Mrs. Viola Walke
Asst. Marshal - Mrs. Elizabeth Saughling
I.S. - Mrs. Lizzie Erie
O.S. - Mrs. Anna Havill
Managers - Mrs. Lottie Ihm, Mrs. Clara Schorg, Mrs. Louise Eberhard
Organist - Mrs. Hazel Rau
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925. Guttenberg column

Order of the Eastern Star
Guttenberg Pearl Chapter, No. 143, O.E.S. during the past week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
W.P. - L. W. Abel
Assoc. M. - Mrs. Olga Eberhard
Cond. - Mrs. Rhoda Abel
Assoc. Cond. - Mrs. Margaret Hunt
Secretary - Mrs. Jennie Merrill
Treasurer - Mrs. Henrietta Zimmerman
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925

M.W.A.
Guttenberg New Leaf Camp, No. 537, M.W.A., during the past week elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
V.G. - C. P. Luther
Advisor - L. H. Beerman
Banker - C. J. Adam
Clerk - Robert H. Scholz
Escort - C. M. Petters
Watchman - H. J. Overbeck
Sentry - Fred J. Walke
Manager, 3 yrs.. - W. G. R_deman
~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925. Guttenberg column

Ingleside Club
At a meeting of the Ingleside club the following officers were elected for the coming year:
President - Mrs. Robert H. Scholz
Vice-Pres. - Mrs. A. E. Beyer
Secretary - Mrs. G. W. Hunt
Treasurer - Mrs. Yetta Zimmerman
~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Oct. 1926. Guttenberg News column.

1927

I.O.O.F.
At a meeting of Guttenberg Lodge No. 126, I.O.O.F., held at the odd fellow lodge room here Saturday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand - C. P. Luther
Vice Grand - G. W. Hunt
Secretary - H. J. Overbeck
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 9 Dec. 1926

O.E.S
At a meeting of the O.E.S. chapter held at the Masonic hall in Guttenberg last Thursday night the following officers were elected for the coming year:
W.M. - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
W.P. - L. W. Abel
A.M. Mrs. Olga Eberhard
Conductress - Mrs. Rhoda Abel
A.C. - Mrs. Marguerite Hunt
Secy. - Mrs. Jennie Morrill
Treas. - Mrs. Henrietta Zimmerman
The O.E.S. chapter and Masonic order are planning to have a joint installation of officers the fore part of January, which will be held at the new Masonic Temple.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 Dec. 1926. Guttenberg News column

R.N.A.
Guttenberg - Golden Rule Camp R.N.A., on Tuesday evening elected the following officers for the coming year at their meeting:
Oracle - Mrs. Mattie Abbott
Vice-Oracle - Mrs. Yetta Wachendorf
Chancellor - Mrs. Frances Lorenz
Recorder - Mrs. Lena Fuerste
Receiver - Miss Jessie Franks
Marshal - Mrs. Viola Walke
Assist. Marshal - Mrs. Lizzie Erie
Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Georgina Anderegg
Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Frances Hinzman
Manager - Mrs. Edna Schorg
Organist - Mrs. Hazel Rau
~Clayton County Register, Thur. 16 Dec. 1926

M.W.A.
At a meeting of New Leaf Camp No. 537 M.W.A., held at the Odd Fellow hall, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
V. C. - C. P. Luther
Advisor - L. H. Beerman
Banker - C. J. Adam
Clerk - Robert H. Scholz
Escort - C. W. P_tter_
Watchman - H. J. Overbeck
Sentry - Fred Walke
Manager for three year term - F. J. Friedlein
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 Dec. 1926. Guttenberg column

Fire Company
At a meeting of the Rescue Fire Company of Guttenberg, held at the town hall on Tuesday evening of last week the following officers were elected for this year:
Chief - Ernest Pufahl
Assist. Chief - To be appointed by Chief
Sec. - J. T. Kuempel
Treas. - Carl Ihm
Hose Foreman - C. J. Hunstad
Assist. Hose Foreman - Ben Eilers, Jr.
Hook and Ladder Foreman - Arthur Rademacher
Assist. Hook and Ladder Foreman - Arnold Mueller
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1927. Guttenberg columns
R.C.M.P. Society (Roman Catholic Mutual Protective society, an Iowa mutual insurance association)
The St. Clement branch [No. 23] of the R.C.M.P.S., of Guttenberg, at their meeting elected the following officers for the ensuing term:
Pres. - Albert J. Kappan
Vice-Pres. - Ben Lake
Sec. and Treas. Frank Junk
Marshal - Peter Thome
Committee on Membership - Henry Heitman, Theo. Berns, Frank Harter
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 23 Dec. 1926. Guttenberg News column

Rebekah Lodge
At the meeting of Josephine Rebekah Lodge No. 7, held at the I.O.O.F. hall here on Tuesday evening of last week, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
Noble Grand - Mrs. Jennie Morrill
Vice-Grand - Mrs. Addie Bayman
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer Mrs. Minnie James
The above elected officers will be installed at the first meeting in January.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 30 Dec. 1926. Guttenberg News column

Rebekah Lodge
Josephine Rebekah Lodge No. 7 on Tuesday evening of last week installed their newly elected officers as follows, at a meeting held at the I.O.O.F. hall here:
N.G. - Mrs. Jennie Morrill
V.G. - Mrs. Addie Bayman
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Minnie James
Warden - Mrs. Irene Eckart
Conductress - Mrs. Minnie Muschewske
R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Clara Friedlein
L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Emma Schroeder
R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Pauline Schroeder
L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Martha Bowman
I.G. - Miss Helen Behrens
O.G. - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
Chaplain - Miss Lottie Aulwes
Musician - Miss Selma Class
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 13 Jan. 1927. Guttenberg columns

Rebekah Lodge
The newly-elected officers of Josephine Rebekah Lodge No. 7 were installed by District deputy president Anna R. Peterso and assistants of Strawberry Point, at a meeting held at the Oddfellow hall here on Tuesday evening of last week, as follows:
N.G. - Addie Bayman
V.G. - Irene Eckart
Sec. - Edna Scholz
Treas. - Minnie James
R.S. to N.G. - Pauline Schroeder
L.S. to N.G. - Martha Bowman
R.S. to V.G. - Minnie Beutel
L.S. to V.G. - Clara Friedlein
Warden - Lottie Aulwes
Conductress - Minnie Muschewske
Chaplain - Grace Kell
I.G. - Helen Behrens
O.G. - Minnie Geuder.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 Jul. 1927. Guttenberg column

1928

Royal Neighbors of America
The ladies of the R.N.A. lodge held their annual election of officers in the I.O.O.F. on Tuesday evening. The following officers were elected:
Oracle - Mattie Abbott
Vice-Oracle - Mae Hunstad
Past Oracle - Flonda Geuder
Marshall - Viola Walke
Inner Sentinel - Georgiana Andregg
Outer Sentinel - Emma Mueller
Receiver - Clara Schorg
Recorder - Lena Feurste
Chancellor - Francis Lorenz
Musician - Hazel F. Rau
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 22 Dec. 1927. Guttenberg column

On Tuesday evening the members of the R.N.A. lodge installed their officers for the ensuing year, as follows:
Oracle - Mattie Abbott
Vice-Oracle - Mae Hunstad
Past Oracle - Flanda Gender
Receiver - Clara Schorg
Recorder - Lena Fuerste
Chancellor - Francis Lorenz
Marshall - Viola Walke
Assistant Marshall - Lizzie Erie
Inner Sentinel - Georgiana Andregg
Outer Sentinel - Emma Mueller
Organist - Hazel F. Rau
~Clayton County Register, 12 Jan. 1928. Guttenberg column

1932

I.O.O.F.
Guttenberg: The I.O.O.F. lodge installed their officers on Wednesday evening. The District Deputy Grand Master, L. Hines of Strawberry Point, installed the following officers:
Noble Grand - C. P. Luther
Vice Grand - G. W. Hunt
Secretary - L. C. Gienskey
Treasurer - F. J. Friedlein
R. Supporter to N. Grand - W. Trese
Warden - R. H. Scholz
Conductor - C. W. Peters
~Clayton County Register, Thur., January 21, 1932
Rebekah Lodge
Guttenberg: The Rebekahs held their installation of officers Tuesday evening at the I.O.O.F. hall and the following officers were installed:
Nobel Grand - Harriet Schweikert
Vice Grand - Carolina Enderes
Secretary - Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Jennie Morrill
R.S.N.G. - Clara Friedlein.
L.S.N.G. - Emma Schroeder
R.S.V.G. - Martha Bowman
L.S.V.G. - Elizabeth Franks
Inside Guardian - Lottie Jacobs
Outside Guardian - Pauline Schroeder
Conductor - Minnie Geuder
Chaplin - Helen Behrens
Organist - Vivian Lorenz
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 28 July 1932

1933

Rebekah Lodge, Josephine No. 7
At the regular business meeting held at the I.O.O.F. hall in Guttenberg Tuesday evening of last week, Josephine Rebekah lodge elected the following officers for the ensuing term:
Nobel Grand - Mrs. Caroline Enderes
Vice Grand - Mrs. Lottie Jacobs
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Jennie Morrill
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1932. Guttenberg column

At a meeting of Josephine Rebekah Lodge No. 7, held at the I.O.O.F. hall in Guttenberg Tuesday evening, District Deputy President Caroline Enderes of Guttenberg installed the following newly elected officers for the ensuing term:
Nobel Grand - Mrs. Caroline Enderes
Vice-Grand - Mrs. Lottie Jacobs
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Jennie Morrill
Warden - Mrs. Minnie Muschewske
Conductress - Mrs. Minnie Geuder
Right Supporter to Noble Grand - Mrs. Addie Bayman
Left Supporter to Noble Grand - Miss Helen Behrens
Right Supporter to Vice-Grand - Mrs. Martha Bowman
Left Supporter to Vice-Grand - Mrs. Elizabeth Franks
Inside Guard - Mrs. Pauline Schroeder
Outside Guard - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
Chaplain - Mrs. Selma Pohle
Organist - Miss Vivian Lorenz
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 05 Jan. 1933

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The members of the Rebekah lodge held a special meeting in the I.O.O.F. hall Wednesday evening and the following officers were installed:
Nobel Grand - Caroline Enderes
Vice-Grand - Lottie Jacobs
Secretary - Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Jennie Merrill
Warden - Minnie Muschewske
Conductor - Minnie Geuder
Organist - Vivian Lorenz
Chaplain - Selma Pohle
R.S. to N.G. - Addie Bayman
L.S. to N.G. - Helen Behrend
R.S. to V.G. - Martha Bowman
L.S. to V.G. Elizabeth Franks
Inside Guard - Paulina Schroeder
Outside Guard - Elsie Charlesworth
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 July 1933. Guttenberg column

1934

Royal Neighbors of America
Guttenberg: The members of the R.N.A. lodge met in the I.O.O.F. hall Tuesday afternoon and the following officers were elected:
Oracle - Caroline Enderes
Vice-Oracle - Frances Lorenz
Past Oracle - Susan Sturm
Chancellor - Clara Schorg
Recorder - Lena Fuerste
Receiver - Charlotte Ihm
Marshal - Elsie Randall
Inner Sentinel - Lizzie Erie
Outer Sentinel - Elsie Dietrich
Manager - Edla Randall
Musician - Hazel Rau
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1933

Red Cross
At a meeting of the local Red Cross chapter, the following officers were elected for this year:
President - Joseph Kasper
Vice President - Rev. W. J. F. Adix
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - C. J. Adam
Committeewoman - Mrs. Emil Ihm
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Jan. 1934
Rebekah's
At the regular meeting of Josephine Rebekah lodge No. 7, held at the I.O.O.F. hall here on Tuesday evening of last week, the following officers were installed for the ensuing year by Mrs. Caroline Enderes, district deputy president:
N.G. - Mrs. Caroline Enderes
V.G. - Mrs. Lottie Jacobs
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Selma Pohle
R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Addie Baym_n
L.S. to N.G. - Miss Helen Behrens
R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Elizabeth Franks
L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Martha Bowman
Warden - Mrs. Minnie Muschewske
Conductor - Mrs. Minnie Geuder
I.G. - Mrs. Pauline Schroeder
O.G. Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
Chaplain - Mrs. Irene Eckart
Organist - Miss Vivian Lorenz
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Jan. 1934

1935

Fire Company
Guttenberg: At the annual meeting of the Rescue Fire company of Guttenberg held at the town hall, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
Chief - M. A. Abel
Asst. Chief - Glen Mueller
Secretary - George L. Gender
Treasurer - Carl Ihm
Executive Committee - Jack Gender, Eldo Hagen, Arthur Frommelt, Daniel Leliefeld, Russell Schroeder
Truck drivers - Joseph Kasper, Harold Finch, Woodrow Wenks, Elmer Hinzman, Eldo Hagen, Jack Gender

The local fireman's benevolent organization elected the following officers for the year at the annual meeting:
President - M. A. Abel
Secretary - George L. Gender
Treasurer - Cletus Saeugling
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 17 Jan. 1935

Choral Club
Guttenberg: At a meeting of the Guttenberg Choral club the following officers were elected for the year:
President - Mrs. Charles Scearcy, of Guttenberg
Vice-President - Rev. G. Bunge, of Garnavillo
Secretary - Marguerite Palmer, of Guttenberg
Treasurer - Dr. E. J. Pohle, of Guttenberg
Executive Committee - H. L. Beerman, Mrs. G. W. Hunt, Mrs. Josephine Kann, R.W. Brent, all of Guttenberg, Lucia Roggman, of Garnavillo, Ruth Stebor, of Elkader
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 28 Nov. 1935

1936

Guttenberg Eastern Star
Newly elected officers of the local Eastern Star Order were installed at a meeting last week at the Masonic Temple here, as follows:
Worthy Matron - Mrs. Agnes Tangeman
Worthy Patron - Dr. E. J. Pohle
Associate Matron - Mrs. Selma Pohle
Associate Patron - H. B. Tangeman
Secretary - Mrs. Addie Bayman
Treasurer - Mrs. Rhoda Abel
Conductress - Mrs. Julia Finch
Associate Conductress - Mrs. Irene Graybill
Chaplain - Mrs. Margaret Hunt
Marshal - Mrs. Mattie Abbott
Organist - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Adah - Mrs. Jessie Westcott
Ruth - Miss Becky Bevins
Esther - Mrs. Beatrice Aulwes
Martha - Miss Marion Ihm
Electra - Mrs. Mildred Heaton
Warder - Mrs. Lottie Ihm
Sentinel - F. J. Friedlein
~Clayton County Register, 15 Jan. 1936
Rebekah Lodge
At the regular meeting of Josephine Rebekah lodge No. 7, Tuesday of last week, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand - Mrs. Lottie Jacobs
Vice Grand - Mrs. Minnie Geuder
Secretary - Mrs. Edna Scholz
Treasurer - Mrs. Selma Pohle
Warden - Mrs. Addie Bayman
Conductor - Mrs. Elsie Charlesworth
Chaplain - Mrs. Caroline Enderes
R.S. to Noble Grand - Mrs. Emma Schroeder
L.S. to Noble Grand - Mrs. Minnie Muschewsky
R.S. to Vice Grand - Mrs. Martha Bowman
L.S. to Vice Grand - Mrs. Elizabeth Franks
Inside Guardian - Mrs. Harriet Schweiket
Outside Guardian - Mrs. Irene Eckart
~Clayton County Recorder, 15 Jan. 1936

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