Local residents host gatherings across towns in Iowa visit series
Mrs Robt Grimes and Lt W C Mitchell joined relatives for dinners in Fayette and Oelwein while many others from Cedar Rapids Waseca and Postville attended visits with friends and relatives. Darwin Gilson of Cedar Rapids Gazette wins second place in a contest earning a trip to the All Iowa Fair for August 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Grimes
Bari Aanes
Steven
Frank Rubly
Oeiwein
Oliver Torkelson
Swen Swenson
Waseca
Minn
O. J. Swenson
Ti. Swenson
Robt, Grimes
W. C. Mitchell
Earl Ranés
St Fayette
Darwin Gilson
Rowle
Cedar Rapids
Manchester
W. A. Robinson
Ralph Kull
Winsborough
Texas
Walter Falk
Kent
Marilyn
W. W. Luce
Mr. Rose
Postville
Chiago
LeRoy Steele
Richard
Floyd Harvey
Castalia
Georgana Falk
Hartford Theological Seminary
Hartford
Jon
Glendale
Nora Olson
Detroit
Mich
Henry Kruse
Farmersburg
T. J. Garard
Chicago
Emma Olson
Hiram Halverson
Mahlon Lantz
Waterloo
Maynard Lantz
Utah State Agricultural College
Logan
Utah
Clarence Schneider
Percy Larson
Rolette
Ardis Groth
Eva Mae Dennlertand
Edna
Hunaberger
YG C. Reed
Ada
Howard
Ponca City
Okla
Phyllis Burrell
Fred Nydegger
Reed
Nydegger
Gee, Vaughn
Louise Little
Lena Retz
Arlington
Little
Vaughn
Mystery Power Beauty and Law in Nature Verse
The piece reflects on nature as a revelation of God, citing Psalm 8 10 65 and 104 to illustrate man’s dignity, nature’s wonders, and the unity of power beauty and law. It contrasts scientific questions about energy and origin with faith based answers, quoting St Augustine and Addison to underscore nature’s divine artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
God
St. Augustine
Addison
Elgin Baptist Church Schedule and Sunday Speaker
Wednesday activities include junior choir prayer meeting at 6:00 p.m. and choir rehearsal at 9:00 p.m. Change from Friday to Wednesday noted. Next Sunday August 21 morning worship at 10:00 a.m. with speaker Rev. Paul F. Zoschke of Cleveland Ohio and Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. P A program at 8:00 p.m. Encourage prayers for the sick and cheerful messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ittermann
Paul F. Zoschke
Cleveland
Ohio
Dorothy
Boston Transcript
St Olaf Lutheran Church Schedule Notice
St Olaf Lutheran Churches announce no services on Sunday Aug 21. On Aug 28 services at St Olaf 9 30, Marion 11, and Clayton Center Area No 6 Brotherhood at 8 pm. All welcome at each service. Pastor Dr J Strandford invites worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf
Marion
Clayton Center Area
Brotherhood
J. Strandford
Community Homecoming at Methodist Church Centenial
Methodist Church invites former members and St. Pauls friends to a week long community homecoming and centennial events with morning worship at 10 o'clock and Sunday school at 11. No choir practice. Last Sunday's service drew fine attendance and the choir offered music. The fall program begins with renewed cooperation. no union service this Sunday. Bruce D B Jones, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Friends of
Bruce DB
Jones
Lutheran Worship Sunday Service in School Gym
Worship on Sunday August 21 at 11 a.m. in the school gym. Pastor R. S. Jordahl preaches on the sermon theme To Whom Shall We Go based on John 6 66 70. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Jordahl
Card of Thanks from Rollin Possehl at Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Rollin Possehl expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits cards letters and gifts received during his stay at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. He notes the kindness was deeply appreciated and will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Rollin Possehl
Homecoming Guests and Weekend Visits Shared Across Town
Mrs. Tillie Frey of Guttenberg attended the homecoming as a guest in the Frank Greenley home. The Roland Gruver family and Mrs. Mabel Gruver visited John Learnome at Castalia. Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider hosted relatives including Vickie Anne Keith and Mrs. Ida Grether along with Gertrude Swartiey. Alfred Jacob’s guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swartiey of Duluth and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight. They traveled from Janesville after visiting northern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Meyer
Amanda
Otto Blockhus
Elgin
John Lyford
Vernon
Richard Schmid
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Schmid
B. L. Morris
Jean
Maywood
Ill
Clear Lake
Falk Cottage
Hubert O’brien
Florida
Bertha Kiple
Nelle Reusser
Jane Falk
Lake City
Jo Chase
K. Langsdale
California
V. W. Luce
American National Bank
Arlington
Leonard Moore
Merlin Cook
Cook Home
H. W. Falk
Martin Wenger
Chas. Wenger
B. Wenger
Alice O'Brien
Ed Kohler
West Union Hospital
Hubert O'Brien
Floris
Fred O'Dell
Milwaukee
Wis
Ida Grether
Gertrude
Lloyd Swartley
Duluth
Minn
Leo Grether
Ed Jordan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Swartleys
Tillie Frey
Guttenberg
Frank Greenley
Roland Gruver
Mabel Gruver
David Dawson
John Learnome
Castalia
B. D. Keith
Vickie Anne
San, Leandro
Calif
R. A. Crider
Lloyd Swartiey
Duluth, Minn
Alfred Jacob
Frank Sturm
West Union
G. Pfister
Charles Knight
Janesville
Minnesota
Social notes from Elgin and surrounding towns
Mrs. James Duffield of West Anon and Mr. Duffield plan to move to Des Moines in September for law study at Drake University. Numerous visits, dinners, and trips are listed, including relatives in Chicago, Cedar Rapids, Carrollton, and Estes Park, with homecomings and vacations noted for many families and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duffield
West Anon
Frieda Etter
Duffield
Des Moines
Drake University
Barbara Kamm
Raymond Boleyn
West Union Hospital
Norris Capper
Anna Goff
Carrollton
Ohio
Sandra
Dixie Shepard
Oelwein
Chester Arthur
Fred Alster
Chicago
Charles Feller
Am Desmond
D'Rene
Cedar Rapids
Victor Frederick
H. B. Gilson
Allen Habeger
Waverly
Roscoe Beaty
James Dawson
Janet
Grant Dawson
Hans Frederick
Inez Shaffer
Ted Neuman
Volga
John Luchsinger
Richard Neu
Milo Olson
Levi Frieden
Herman Helmers
Elgin
Hancock,Minn
Rock Rapids
George Miller
Pepin
Wis
Fred Wede
Geo. Miller
John Miller
Beverly
Richard Miller
West Union
Reuben Miller
Hollywood
Calif
John Lantz
Scholen
Lantz
Albert Petratz
Sumner
Milton Mienke
Marvel
Nebraska
Harry Johnson
Otto Krueger
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Midaes
Pasima
Job
Dr. Foreman
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Chas. Capper
Joe Potter
C. L. Young
Arthur Yearous J
Estes Park
Colorado
Lemon Grove
Rolet. Grimes
Mitchell
Coast Guard Air Station
San Diego
Rolette N. D
George Hanson
Emil Moore
Emil Frieden
Robert Falb
Keith Granger
Lorraine Grimes
la Verne Noethe
Carol
Patch Grove
Leo Falb
The
Elgin Lutheran
Ladies’ Aid
Are
Home Bakery
Weibel
Elgin, Iowa
Fair Office
Fayette County Fair Assn
ED Bauder
Freezer
FC Fresar
Falb & Light International Harvester
Dial
Iowa
Eldley
Thomas’ Store
Louis Thoma
Max Thoma
Tinue
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C. Muehlethaler & Sons
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