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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

11 Aug 1949

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

6

Picnic gatherings span Guttenberg and nearby towns

A long list of relatives and neighbors from Guttenberg and surrounding areas attended picnics and family visits at Riverfront Park and various homes. Guests included Knudtson, Landsgård, Torkelson, Landsgard, Hobson, McMillan, and Larson families among others, with trips to Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and La Crosse noted.

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Knudtson Guttenberg Olavus Knudtson Elmer Orvin Knudtson Gunnar Landsgard Fred Buttkofer Alma Scholen Ernestine Reavis Wm. Torkelson George Landsgard Vebjorn Landsgard Laurence Knudtson Emma Knudtson Warren Joyce Oelwein John Howard, Sr Jacob Hoefer Roger Maxine Darrell Williams John McMillan John Michael Chris Schweitzer Floyd Arnold Manchester Martha Kalinda Lammert Postville Oliver Torkelson George Hanson Elgin Joe Hanson Des Moines P. L. Larson Rollette No. Dak Carl Rasmussen Sandra Ocelweln Nels Olson SeVerin -Blockhus Alvin Thiese Robert West Walter Mitts L. J. Cuthbert Ab l West Russell Edwin Halverson Hiram Larson Francis West West Géo. Vaughy Strawberry Point J. M. Gehring Phyllis Roanoke Elginland Chicago Ill Ernestine Holzer San Francisco Calif Waterloo Ern Holzer C. O. Christ Ernestine James Christ Harry Everett, Sr Alva Dundee Clifton Wilson Michael Wilbur Thornton Elkader O) Reierson Joe Wander Ra Sawvell Henry Anderson Ervin Nyborg Gene Thornton Big Springs C. J. Robinson la Crosse Wis E. H. Robinson Charleston West Virginia Albert Schori Leo Schori Kenneth Schori Andrea Leland Walby Richard Schmid Edward Schmid, Jr Cedar Rapids Lulu Schmid Dale Jensen Oscar Jensen Independence Fritz Allbright Gary Readlyn Ida Christen Janice Gene Schori Karen Kiple Nova City Herbert Haas Robert Miller Sheldon Boyle Jacob Hoover John Luchsinger Lester Luchsinger Pete, Luchsinger
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Methodist Church Schedule for Sunday Worship and Youth

Morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday schools at 11 o clock and choir practice at 7 15 p m. Pastor Bruce D Jones returns from vacation Thursday and will lead church and Sunday school this Sunday.

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Ithls Bruce D. Jones
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What a Story What a big local contest and Schreiner Studio

Schreiner Studio announces a two age group personality photo contest with prizes totaling 25.00 and 100.00 in cash. Winners from infancy to fourteen may enter and two local winners advance to the state contest for 100.00. Not a beauty contest. entry open to all children under fourteen. Also notes social visits of local families in Postville and nearby towns.

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Schreiner Schreiner Studio
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Singing Holidays and Hymns Across Nations

A reflective essay on how holidays inspire songs across cultures, noting that patriotism and religion drive most annual hymns. It traces biblical psalms used in festivals, cites Hallelujah origins, and laments secularized Christmas and Easter celebrations while urging reverence for sacred meanings.

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Jefferson Israel
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St Olaf Lutheran Church Sunday Services Notice

St Olaf Lutheran Churches announce services on Sunday August 14 Norway at 9 30 and Marion at 11 00 Dr S J Strandjord pastor invites all to attend and be welcomed at each service.

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Norway Marion S. J. Strandjord
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Worship Services At Local Lutheran Churches

Lutheran church worship in a gym at 111 a.m with sermon text Luke 16 10 17 titled The Masters by R S Dordahl. Highland church morning worship at 930 a.m. Church council meeting August 16 joins East West Clermont and Highland churches at West Clermont at 8 p m.

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R. S. Dordahl Highland Church Nesset Church Council Church Councils East West Clermont
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Elgin Baptist Church Weekly Services and Events

Elgin Baptist Church outlines Friday activities with junior choir study at 7:00 pm and prayer service at 8:00 pm focusing on Eph 2 3 18 and a choir rehearsal at 9 00 pm. Next Sunday August 14 offers worship at 10 00 am The Overcoming Life at 11 00 am Sunday school The Psalms at 11 00 am Evangelistic service Shal l a Man Resist God and Prosper Also calls for strong attendance and soul winning during evening services. Annual business meeting noted as held last Sunday afternoon.

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Arthur Ittermann
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Card of Thanks Expresses gratitude for hospital stay

Mrs. Thore Thompson thanks all who sent cards and letters during her hospital stay. The note expresses appreciation for the kindness and support received.

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Thore Thompson
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Community News Notes From Cresco And NearbyVisits

Thanks expressed for cards gifts and hospital visits. Local residents share visits and hospitality including Picnics in the park and care at home. Mentions Cresco Ray Stocker Maramb Ill Des Moines Fayette Seattle and Cedar Falls connections and moves of neighbors and relatives.

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Barney McMullen Cresco Harry Johnson L. G. Lehman Ray Stocker Maramb Ill Max Hunsberger Walter Kohls Harold Conner Des Moines Pearl Dummermuth Fayette Bruce Jones Minnesota B. D. Keith Oakland Calif Kelly Ave San Leandro Keith R. A. Crider J. D. Shaffer Seattle Wash I. F. Shaffer Shaffer Kenneth Evans Cedar Falls Grace Evans Arthur’ Lantz
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Decatuard Clarence Schneider Lydia Fred Martie D. E. Tinker Louis Johnson Marjorie Clarence Kohls Volga Otto Krueger Mary Ogle Thos. Ogle de Wilson Delores Erickson Erskine Minn Jacob Friederich Louis Sutter Audrey Sutter Friedjerich Marie Sutter Larry Schott Glermont Dennison Elgin Echo Stationers Fayette Co B & H Cash Store Lena Baumgartner Harold Halverson DIAL West Elgin Psalma Lebnon U.B.A United States Thomas Jefferson Ye International Coins Education Per Dapper An Dr. Foreman St. Olaf Lutheran Churches Lutheran Church Elgin Baptist Church Peter M. Luchsinger The Marion Luther League Marion Lutheran Church Elgin Furniture Store Fred C. Muehlethaler & Sons Elgin, Iowa Elgin Maid Torkelson Bros Elgin Food Lockers
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