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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1947

Page

6

Marriage of Lt J D Shaffer and Camille Schwacer

Mr and Mrs Israel Shaffer announce the marriage of their son Lt J D Shaffer to Camille Schwacer of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The wedding took place at Waukegan Wisconsin on March 20. The couple then traveled to Seattle Washington where he is to be transferred, after staying overnight with Ray Tomsheck and others in Harvey.

Ray Tomsheck Harvey B. J. Baumgartner Louis Lehman Israel Shaffer J.D. Shaffer Camille Schwacer Milwaukee Wise Waukegan Fayette Seattle Washington Margie Dennler Louis Dennler University of Dubuque Players Miss Dennler University of Dubuque Elgin High School Purple Masqne Arthur Chapman Thes Follock Edith Berg Lulu Schmid Jett Berg Waterloo Schmid Mt. Vernon Harold Albrecht Chatfield Minn Interstate Power Co Albrecht Dubuque Lyle Wilson James Swea City D. O. Doan Rob Wilson Doan B. H. Brackin Herbert Ash Leo Schori R. P. Strauch Guttenberg John M. Tillotson Dial Elgin Bute Margaret M. Rippon Forest City Tokyo Japan Wacs General MacArthur Erwin A. Miller Robert F. Wenger Chris Wenger Reserve Officers Training Corps Iowa State College Robert Wilson Roberta W. P. Kohls Chicago Kohls Philip Hogan Wilsons Edward Scholpp Hogans Thos. Powers E. Church Marion Ohio Florida James Keating Owen J. Nickels Src Guam F.P O San Francisco Calif Owen Mrr L. O. Koevenig Postville C. J. Harrington Max Thoma Keith Thoma Clermont

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Levi Frieden

I wish to thank all those who remembered me with cards letters and visits while I stayed at Postville hospital and at the home of Mr and Mrs Willard Schroeder. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and will be long remembered.

Postville Hospital Willard Schroeder Levi Frieden

Lesson Subjects for April 6 Article

The April 6 lesson lists topics and scripture texts approved by the International Council of Religious Education for licensed use. It outlines the vered content and intends guidance for study sessions and classroom discussion.

International Council of Religious Education

The Risen Lord and Disciples Easter Lesson

A devotional study on John 20 19 23 26 20 315 17 marks Easter’s triumph over sin. It highlights the risen Lord greeting fearful disciples, Thomas’s doubt and belief, and Peter’s restoration, urging faith, obedience, and service in the church. The message links resurrection to ministry and personal renewal.

Christ Church of God Thomas Jesus Peter God Jesus Christ Risen Lord

Wigin Baptist Church Easter Plans and Services

Wigin Baptist Church outlines schedule for Holy Week events led by Minister Paul F. Zoschke and Organist Ruth Krueger. Thursday afternoon Women’s Missionary Society meets at 2 o'clock, and a Union Good Friday service at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church is urged. Easter Sunday sunrise service planned at 6:45 on Schupbach hill near the creamery, weather permitting, otherwise in the Baptist church. Regular worship at 10 o'clock with communion, Sunday school at 11, quarterly business meeting at 2, and junior society also at 2.

Paul F. Zoschke Ruth Krueger Women's Missionary Society Methodist Church Christ Schupbach Baptist Church

Lutheran Church Notes for April Services

Parish bulletin lists St. Olaf Marion and Norway congregations with service times across April. Easter services scheduled at Norway and Marion, confirmations and classes noted. Pastor S. J. Strandford invites all to attend each service.

Marion Norse Commmunion St. Olaf Norway S. J. Strandford

Methodists Report 1946 Iowa Religious Census Vigilia Details

Final report lists evangelism teams visiting church members by preference in 1946 Iowa census. Names include Mr and Mrs Henry Feller and many families with Palm Sunday events noted for March 30. Additional households and individuals are named across a long list in the vigilia program.

Vigilation Evangelism Our Church Iowa Henry ‘Feller Lois and Gladys Feller Palm Sunday Land L. C. Popenhagen Joe Frieden Norris Capper Walter Medberry Reuben Howard Archie Howard Louis Sutter Bert Thoman Louis Becker Wayne Gilson Jane Greenley Eva Mac Denller George Falb Russell Wen

Visitation evangelism baptizes 31 adults and 7 children

The visitation outreach led to 31 adults and 7 children baptized. A class and instruction session for adults and families was held at the church, with refreshments provided by Mrs. R. P. Strauch and Mrs. R. A. Crider. The roster lists participants including Mrs. Harrison Brackin and Mrs. Nora Klingman among others. Holy Week events include Maundy Thursday service, Good Friday union service, and Easter Sunrise on April 6 with infant baptisms and special music.

R. P. Strauch R. A. Crider Harrison Brackin Nora Klingman Leo Schori Ethel Kohler Myrtle Kohler Max Thoma Charles Feller Jacob Lehman Ray DeSart Albert Schori Clarence Schori Lyle Light Union St. Paul's Methodist Church Albert Schupbach Hill

Thanks for cards and visits during hospital stay

Sam Schneider expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and visits while at Postville hospital, noting the kindness was greatly appreciated.

Postville Hospital Sam Schneider

Thanks and Get-Well Wishes Sent to Sandra

Mr and Mrs Leon Shepard and Sandra express heartfelt thanks for generous monetary gifts and well wishes. USDA livestock experts note heredity plays a major role in calf gains in feedlots.

Sandra Leon Shepard USDA

Peter Wolf Family Thankful for Sympathy in Loss

The Peter Wolf family of Chicago express sincere thanks for flowers and messages of sympathy after the loss of their wife, mother, and grandmother. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolfy and family join in gratitude.

Ouny Peter Wolf Chicago H. H. Wolfy

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