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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

6

Weekend visits fill regional social calendar

Eee and Mr and Mrs Hiram Halverson of Cedar Rapids were weekend guests in the Maynard Lantz home. Robert Kohler and family returned home Saturday after a week’s vacation spent at Perry and Deg Maines. Mrs C E Diechman of Decatur and Marie Bennett of Champaign were weekend guests in the R P Strauch home. The BE L Morris family of Maywood Ill are guests in the John Falk home. Mrs Percy Larson of Rolette S Dak returned home Saturday after visiting two weeks in the Geo Hanson home and with other relatives and friends.

Hiram Halverson Cedar Rapids Maynard Lantz Robert Kohler Perry Deg Maines C. E. Diechman Decatur, IM Marie Bennett Champaign, NL R. P BE. L. Morris Maywood, Ill John Falk Percy Larson Rolette So. Dak Geo. Hanson Richard Schmid iCedar Rapids Lulu Schmid Emil Moore Ed Metzger Taylor,Mo jQuincy, Ill Robert Schultz Luana Decatur Fll Champaign Ida Casper R. P. Strauch Paul and Keith Waters Postville

Weekend visitors and hosts across Mt. Vernon area

The clipping lists numerous weekend guests and callers at homes in Mt. Vernon Clermont and surrounding towns. Names include the Schmid, Frieden, Olson, Schupbach, and Schmidt families, with visits spanning Elkader to Waterloo and Chicago. Residents also share community picnic and dinner gatherings through extended family networks.

First Baptist Church Schedule and Youth Notice

Dr Arthur Ittermann pastorates the First Baptist Church with events on Thursday August 2 at 2:00 pm Women s Mission Society, 7:00 pm Berean Songsters music, bible study and program, 8:00 pm prayer service topic Life Stories in the Gospel of John, 9:00 pm choir rehearsal. Next Sunday August 5 at 10:00 am worship and communion topic He Restoreth My Soul, 11:00 am Sunday school, dinner at noon, men s chorus 1:00 to 2:30, board meeting 1:30 to 1:55, afternoon service 2:00 pm topic Salvation for the Chief of Sinners. You are welcome.

Arthur Ittermann Women’s Mission Society Berean Songsters Iehearsal Christ

Methodist Church Services and WSCS Meeting

Rev. E. G. Steinman leads Sunday school at 8 45 a m and worship at 10 a m. WSCS meets Thursday at the church parlors.

St Olaf Lutheran Sunday and Weekday Services Town Event

St Olaf Lutheran Church schedules Sunday services at 9 30 Marion 11 00 and Norway 8 00 pm with Luther League night. Aug 6 rehearsal at Marion church 8 30 pm for Marion and Norway Leagues. Aug 8 Norway Aid hosts Mrs Johnson. Aug 9 Marion Aid hosts Mrs Hellum Mrs Benson and Mrs Loftsgard with Cradle Roll program. Pastor S J Strandford invites all to attend.

St. Olaf Marion Norway Luther Norway Aid John F. Johnson John Hellum Elmer Benson T. T. Loftsgard Werycome S. J. Strandford

Arlene Medberry Returns From Weeklong Elgin Vacation

Arlene Medberry arrived home Saturday after a weeklong visit to Elgin Illinois. She stayed with relatives and reports a pleasant trip with sightseeing and local events.

Young cyclist from Rockwell City sets long distance pace

Twelve year old David Phillips pedaled from Rockwell City to Cherokee, covering 40 miles in five hours to visit a friend, possibly setting a new speed record for his age.

David Phillips Rockwell City Cherokee

Local social notes from Elgin and surrounding towns

Elgin and area residents host and visit over the weekend. Waterloo visitors Mr and Mrs Bernard Ebbing and daughters joined W J Grove family for dinner. P K Peterson and Harold Halversons called on Gays Mills hosts and shared Sunday at Wauzeka. Ted Becker of Atlantic stayed with Louis Becker and all visited Helen Becker at Community hospital West Union. A H Brackin Jr home on leave and Alfred Cook birthday celebrated at a family picnic. Alvina Frieden visited Charles City. Mrs Sheldon Boyle returned from Mercy hospital Oelwein. Helen Stolle and family hosted Elmer Larson guests in town.

Joe Krosa Kenneth Mark Louis Becker Ted Becker Melvin Olson West Union Fair Grounds Bernard Ebbings Waterloo W. J. Grove P. K. Peterson Harold Halverson Gays Mills Wis Will Seely Henry Christianson Wauzeka Atlantic Louis F. Becker Helen Becker West Union B. H. Brackin A. H Buddy) Brackin MBFN U. S. Ivsvy

Card of Thanks from Postville residents

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and visits during a hospital stay in Postville. Signed by Mrs. D. E. Tinker and David.

Postville Hospital D. E. Tinker J David

Neighbor grateful for support during illness

Mrs. L F Becker expresses sincere thanks to relatives, neighbors, and friends for cards, gifts, and visits while at St. Joseph's hospital and after returning home. She also thanks WSCS, Methodist church, and the Social Hour club. appreciation conveyed for all kindnesses. 48¢

St. Joseph's Hospital WSCS Methodist Church L.F. Becker

Regular Want Ads Build Reputation Through Repetition

A concise notice urges consistent use of want ads to build a reliable reputation. It emphasizes steady repetition as a strategy to attract attention and establish a recognized presence in the market.

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van Haa Jane Reinhard Oscar Frieden Alton Sanders Charles City Alvina Frieden Wm, Schup Dad and Karen Monona Janice Bieman Dike Rudy Possehl Elkader Frank Finney Janice Sharon Elmer Pinney, Sr Fred Etter Mound, Ming Almer ‘Amundson Clermont George Hanson D. O. Dean C. N. Olson R. H. Wheat Waukon Harry Waters Andrew Yearous Anta Klingman Wm, Schupbach Minneapolis Anna Schupbach Schupbach Ardis Olson Edith Bennett Wm. Schupbach Robert Larson Alta Klingman Libbie ‘Larson Carrol Klingman Orval Larson Ole Olson Ruth Olson Chicago Linda Billy Bally Stephenson Walter Bovis Gut‘fenbeng Sue Bovis Ole Erickson Auburn Fred Wedon Janice Earlybroten Reuben Butikefer Mrs. Vernon .Wedo B. W. Mitchell Buffalo Center R.L. Grimes W. C. Mitchell Elgin David Mitchell Thos, Pollack Louis Dennler Alexander Pollack Dubuque Margie Dennler Tille Hanson Mary Clothier Pam Pierce Cashman Emil Wolf la Porte City Leo Boleyn Wm, Lehlee Mike Adrian Ray Tomsheck Bobby Medberry Louis Lehman Clayton C. J. Smith Plainfield Henry Feller Lou Light Wm. Howard Lyle Light Letha Robert Wenger F.C. Muehiethaler Paul Zurbriggen Thos. Gorgas Betty Schneider Fred J. Schneider Ervin Metzger Rochester Minn Colonial Hospital Albert Schupbach Ruth Lena Schupbach Panny Frieden Paul Pulfer Gottlieb Pulfer Werner ‘Moore Issum Saint Paul Pius XII Ugh National Connell Dr. Foreman THE Luke MN _Thessalonians First Baptist Church E. G. Steinman St. Olaf Lutheran Churches Arlene Medberry Bn Paulsonn Asparagus Field Leo L. Schori Sheldon Boyle Mercy Hospital Oelwein Helen Stolle Missoula Mont Harry Stolle Abel Mark Elmer Larson Dance Park Iowa Happy Jake Max Thoma Elgin, Iowa Elgin Furniture Store Fred c Muehletheler & Sons Dial Lgin
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