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1879
| I.O.O.F. W. G. Woodall, D.D.G.M., installed the following persons as officers of Northern Light Lodge, No. 156, Monona, for the ensuing term: N.G. - J. K. Gregg V.G. - E. Green Sec. - J. R. Bowers Treas. - S. Meyer W. - H. Gilster O.G. - James Beynon C. - Peter Grube R.S.N.G. - F. L. Wellman L.S.N.G. - Wm. Brown I.G. - W. Cassady R.S.V.G. - D. Grube L.S.V.G. - E. L. Rice. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 24 July 1879 |
1880
| I.O.O.F. No. 15 At a regular meeting of Northern Light Lodge No. 156, I.O.O.F., held at Monona, Jan. 24th, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term by E. L. Rice, special D.D.G.M.: N.G. - E. Green V.G. - H. Gilster Sect. - J. R. Bowers Treas. - L. Meyer W. - F. R. Sandy C. - E. L. Rice O.G. - P. Grube I.G. - S. Laughman R.S.to N.G. - F. Howard L.S. to N.G. - W. Cassidy R.S. to V.G. - F. L. Wellman L.S. to V.G. - T. Schneider R.S.S. - R. W. Randal L.S.S. - H. Downing This lodge was organized in 1867, and now has 40 members, owning the best business building in town. The first floor occupied by Curtis and Howard as a general store. The upper floor is a neat and tastily arranged Lodge room. The building is bought and paid for. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 29 Jan. 1880. Monona column |
1883
Monona I.O.O.F.
Last Saturday evening, July 14th Marvin Cook, D.D.G.M., installed the following officers of Northern Light lodge, No. 15, I.O.O.F. of this place:
N.G. - R. W. Randall
V.G. - W. R. Brown
Sect'y - J. R. Bowers
Treas. - E. S. Rice
W. - F. L. Wellman
C. - E. Green
O.G. - R. P. Oliver
I.G. - H. Gilster
R.S. to N.G. - Warren Cassidy
L.S. to N.G. - P. W. McClelland
R.S. to V.G. - J. Hicks
L.S. to V.G. - A. C. Norton
R.S.S. - F. Howard
L.S.S. - H. Downing
~Elkader Register, Friday, July 20, 1883. Monona Mites column.1898
| Luana Epworth League The following officers were elected and duly installed by the Epworth League: Pres. - W. Spencer 1st V. P. - Spiritual - Ada Barnes 2nd V. P. - Mercy and Help - E. Ames 3rd V. P. - Literary - Janette Barnes 4th V. P. - Social - M. Lula Oathout Sec. - Gertrude Kenzy Treas. - Bess Warner ~Elkader Register, Fri. Morning, 03 Dec. 1897. Luana column |
1900
| Luana Epworth League The Epworth League held its annual election of officers Monday night, Nov. 6th. The following list of officers was elected, subject to the approval of the official board of the church: Pres. - Mrs. Marian Farnsworthy 1st V. Pres. - M. L. Oathout 2nd V. Pres. - G. Oathout 3rd V. Pres. - Nelye Dickson 4th V. Pres. - E. L. Ames Sec. - Susie Chapman Treas. - Mrs. O. D. Oathout ~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Nov. 1899. Luana column |
1902
| Luana Epworth League The Epworth League held a business meeting at Susie Chapman's last Monday evening and elected their officers for the coming year. Pres. - Mrs. R. Thompson Vice Pres. - Susie Chapman 2nd Vice - Jennie Reese 3rd Vice - Anna L. Oathout 4th Vice - Helen Russell Sec. - Glencora Oathout Treas. - Jennie Reese ~Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Jan. 1902. Luana column |
1904
| Royal Neighbors of
America The Royal Neighbor lodge was organized at Luana last Thursday evening, Miss Tartt having secured 20 members, with which to organize. The officers are as follows: Oracle - Mrs. Gertrude Waalk Vice Oracle - Mattie Walter Recorder - Jennie Reese Receiver - Clara Walter Marshall - Miss B. Cayton Manager 2 years - Mrs. Cayton Manager 3 years - D. P. Walters Chaplain - Maud Truman ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Feb. 1904. Luana column |
Monona Fire
Department On Monday evening was held the annual meeting of the Monona Fire Department. Three new members were taken in, making a total of thirty-five belonging to the department. The following officers were elected: Chemical Engine: Foreman - H. C. Fox Asst. Foreman - O. C. Entwistle Hook and Ladder: Foreman - J. D. Brownson Asst. Foreman - Frank Montgomery Dept. Officers: Secretary - Geo. J. Kaiser Treasurer - J. A. Maiers ~Elkader Register, Thur., 20 Oct. 1904. Monona column |
1906
| Order of the Eastern
Star At the regular meeting of Monona Chapter No. 256, O.E.S., held last Friday evening , the following officers were elected for the coming year: Worthy Matron - Mrs. John Killen Worthy Patron - E. F. Slitor Asst. Matron - Mrs. L. A. Wellman Sec. - H. S. Rittenhouse Treas. - Mrs. Mary Bywater Conductress - Mrs. G. L. Gilbert Asst. Conductress - Carrie Anderson ~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1905. Monona column Monona Yeoman The following officers were installed in the Yeoman Homestead last Monday evening: Foreman - J. H. McGoon Master Cerem's - C. E. Sebastian Master Accounts - E. R. Otis Correspondent - J. A. Maiers Chaplain - Mrs. J. H. McGoon Lady Rowena - Mrs. Brownson Lady Rebecca - Mrs. Sebastian Overseer - Dr. Humphrey Watchman - Nelson Beeler Sentinel - C. E. Norton Guard - Rudolph Schroeder The Field Manager, Wm. Hazen, was present, acting as installing officer. ~Elkader Register, Thursday, February 8, 1906. Monona column |
Monona Modern
Workmen At the installation of New Leaf Camp, No. 537, M.W.A., on Jan. 25th, the following officers were installed: Consul - John P. Stoeffler, Jr. Advisor - Carl Ihm Banker - E. J. Wolford Clerk - Chas. E. Scholz Escort - L. H. Beerman Physician - C. W. Duffin Watchman - John Brock Sentry - O. E. Gray Manager - Wm. Redeman ~Elkader Register, Thursday, February 8, 1906. Monona column Monona Royal Neighbors At the installation of the Golden Rule Camp No. 973, R.N.A., on Jan. 25th, the following officers were installed: Oracle - Mrs. Ella Beutel Vice Oracle - Mrs. Jennie Redeman Chancellor - Mrs. Mary Friedlein Recorder - Mrs. Ella Litchfield Receiver - Lillie Zugenbuehler Marshal - Mrs. Cara Friedlein Inner Sentinel - Mrs. B. Friedlein Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Emma Kahle. Physician - Dr. C. W. Duffin Manager - Mrs. Hattie Cords The Graces were appointed as follows: Faith - Mrs. Emma Jenkins Modesty - Mrs. Frances Lorenz Unselfishness - Mrs. Celia Greenly Endurance - Ida Dubbels. Courage - Mrs. Minnie Schutte ~Elkader Register, Thursday, February 8, 1906. Monona column |
1908
I.O.O.F.
Northern Light lodge No. 156, I.O.O.F., installed the following officers for the term beginning Jan. 1st, and ending June 30, 1908:
N.G. - W. J. Hazlett
V.G. - C. G. Owen
Secy. - W. _. Thornton
Treas. - P. Grube
R.S. to N.G. - W. H. Russell
L.S. to N.G. - H. Burnham
Warden - E. Oliver
Cond. - E. L. Rice
R.S. to V.G. - C. Sebastion
L.S. to V.G. - L. Thompson
I.G. - I. Cunningham
O.G. - C. Witt
R.S.S. - J. Moyer
L.S.S. - _. Davis
Chap. - H. Heman
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 30 Jan. 1908 (Monona column)1909
Order of the Eastern Star
At the regular meeting of the Monona Chapter, No. 256, O.E.S., held last Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
W.M. - Mrs. Brownson
W.P. - J. D. Brownson
A.M. - Mrs. Nelings
Secretary - H. S. Rittenhouse
Treasurer - Ella M. Rice
Conductor - Mrs. G. L. Gilbert
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 24 Dec. 1908. Monona Column1910
| I.O.O.F. At a regular meeting of Northern Light Lodge No. 156, I.O.O.F., held Saturday evening, Jan. 1st, the following officers were elected: N.G. - C. H. Wiegand V.G. - H. H. Smith Secretary - W. H. Russell Treasurer - H. A. Burnham R.S. to N.G. - H. B. Rittenhouse L.S. to N.G. - E. L. Rice Warden - E. W. Oliver Conductor - J. W. Moyer O.G. - G. W. Casaday I.G. - S. G. Davis Chaplain - J. E. Robertson R.S. to V.G. - C. E. Witt L.S. to V.G. - Larry Thompson ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Jan. 1910, Monona column Order of the Eastern Star |
Rebekah On Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th, Prosperity Lodge, No. 26, installed the following officers for the term beginning Jan. 1st, 1910: P.N.G. - Emma Robertson N.G. - Marie Grube V.G. - Marian Otis Secretary - Viola Owen Financial Sec. - Gussie Wiegand Treasurer - C. E. Sebastian Conductor - Harriet Campbell Warden - Minnie Sebastian Chaplain - Martha Samp R.S. to N.G. - Lizzie Russell L.S. to N.G. - Martha Gregg R.S. to V.G. - Clara Otis L.S. to V.G. - Jessie Wellman I.G. - H. H. Smith O.G. - W. H. Russell ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 27 Jan. 1910. Monona column |
1911
Monona Monday Thimble Club
The Monday Thimble Club met at Mrs. R. G. Kinsley's and the following officers were elected for the year:
President - Amanda Renshaw
Vice President - Jean Orr
Sec'y - Maud Thomas
Treasurer - Minnie Sebastian
Cutting Committee - Addie Egbert, Carrie Montgomery, Viola Owen, Lou Walch
~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Apr. 1911. Monona column1929
Order of the Eastern Star
The following officers for 1929 were installed by Monona Chapter No. 256 O.E.S. at the last regular meeting:
W.M. - Amanda Jordahl
W.P. - H. S. Rittenhouse
A.M. - Cora Witt
A.P. - Rev. H. E. Morrow
Sec. - Minnie P. Brownson
Treas. - Pearl Bothel
Cond. - Carrie Montgomery
A. Cond. - Reta Smith
Chap. - Lizzie Killen
Marshall - Augusta Wiegand
Adah - Amelia Schneider
Ruth - Jean Orr
Esther - Julia Howard
Martha - Maud Wilson
Electa - Cora Moses
Warder - Sidnie Kaiser
Organist - Margaret Killen
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 24 Jan. 1929. Monona column1935
Monona Fire Department
The annual meeting of the Monona Fire Department was held Tuesday evening in the city hall. Officers elected for the ensuing year are:
Chief - Ray Peters
Asst. Chief - Otto Pape
Secretary - Lowell A. Fox
Treasurer - Raymond Hupfer
Hook & Ladder Dept.
Foreman - Bert Havlicek
Asst. Foreman - William Sass
Chemical Dept.
Foreman - Leon G. Henderson
Asst. Foreman - John J. Reidel
Fire Hose Dept.
Foreman - George Holly
Asst. Foreman - Harold C. Henderson
Booster Hose Dept.
Foreman - Hugo Pape
Asst. Foreman - Charles Fett, Jr.
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Oct. 1934Luana Fire Department
Luana: At the annual firemen's meeting, held Monday, May 6th, the following officers were elected:
Chief - Arthur H. Berg
Assistant Chief - Emil DeSotel
Secretary - Orval Radach
Treasurer - Donald Overbeck
~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 May 1935
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