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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1943

Page

6

Local social notes and visits in West Union area

Mrs. Leo Schori entertained the Batoffe Club in her C B Schori home with guests including Mrs. Gerald Schori. Prizes awarded in a bridge game. Several residents visited relatives in Strawberry Point and Iowa City. Births, hospital stays, moves, and travels feature among many household notices and social updates across West Union, Clermont, Postville, and surrounding towns. The report covers guests, arrivals, departures, and local family events with multiple named individuals and places.

Leo Schori G. B Schori Batoffe Club C. B. Schori Gerald Schori Robert Clothier Chas. O'Neill Arthur Berrling Mel Kohler Walter Falk George Vaughn Strawberry Point Floyd Puffet Randall Puffet Georgia Elkema Betty Iowa City Nelle Schori Cedar Rapids Tille Hanson Elkema Ernestine Holzer Los Angeles Calif Ern Holzer Anabel Dunkle Waterloo Philip Hogan Delwe Robert Miller Ice. Boyle George Boyle Emil Schneider West Union Hospital Ed Lehman East of Clermont I. C. Jerdee Elsie Marie Clermont Elmer Frieden Alton Sanders Janet Charles City Alvina Frieden Lawrence Grimm Chicago North Pulaski Road John Grimm George Falk Georgana Karolyn Soldiers’ Field Lewis Thoma Springville Rose Postville Leonard Christopherson James Waukon Alvin Ruroden Dixie Kenneth Ruraden Robert Bemiss Linda Rae Bemiss Frances Halverson Malcolm_ Robbins Lester McGregor Harry Gilson Gary Boyle Floyd Boyle Postville Hospital Ethel Bob Frank Lyon Lyle Granger Racine Wisconsin D. D. Waterbury

Former Pastors of Elgin Attend 50th Anniversary

Elgin Baptist church members and families gathered at the M and A Petratz farm near Sumner for a 50th year celebration of the Sumner Baptist Mission. A large crowd attended from both communities. Former ministers joined in the event and visited briefly with friends. Attendees included Rev H W Wedel and Mrs Wedel Victor. Rev J G Draewell and Mrs Draewell Philadelphia Pa. Rev Co F Stoeckmann Abelman Wis. Rev and Mrs Philip Lauer Burlington. Mrs R J Hack Sioux Falls SD, widow of a former minister.

Elgin Baptist Church M. & A. Petratz Sumner H.W. Wedel Victor J. G. Draewell

Gideons Lead Sunday Morning Worship at Baptist Church

The Gideons from Waterloo will conduct the 10 o clock morning service at the Baptist church in Rev. Paul F. Zoschke’s absence vacationing in Benton Harbor Mich. All who wish to hear the Gideons on their work are cordially welcome.

Gideons Waterloo The Baptist Church Pauli F. Zoschke Benton Harbor Mich

Card of Thanks from Mrs. James Yearous

A note of gratitude from Mrs. James Yearous thanks friends and relatives for cards letters and visits during illness both at hospital and at home saying the kindness helped pass the time and brighten the days.

James

Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and WSCS Meeting

Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o'clock. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 pm. WSCS general meeting Thursday afternoon September 2 in church parlors with committee members Mrs. Max Hunsberger Mrs. Chris Wenger and Mrs. Lulu Schmid led by Rev. Joseph C. Warton, Minister.

WSCS Max Hunsberger Chris Wenger Lulu Schmid Joseph C. Warton

Elgin Baptist Church Service Times Announced

Elgin Baptist Church led by Minister Paul F. Zoschke with Alfred Jacob Jr as organist announces prayer Thursday at 8 PM and choir at 9 PM. Sunday worship at 100 o clock with Sunday school at 11 and evening service at 8. The Gideons conduct duties and BPU oversee activities.

Paul F. Zoschke Alfred Jacob, Jr Gideons P. U

Clermont Lutheran Parish Activities and Church Notices

Parish events list services at Highland and East Clermont churches on Sunday August 29 with Luther League and choir schedules. Midweek items include junior choir, Sunday school teachers meeting, Priscilla Working Band, Mission Society, and hostesses named. Program chairmen and hostess roles noted for each event.

A. O. Nessef West Church Wayne Albel Henry Osilie Emma Gunderson Merle Moen Hazel Johnson Peter Lofte Mission Society East Church Edward Johnson Willard Martin Clarence Peterson Clara Myrtle Peterson Gilbert Larson

Lutheran Church Services Cancelled and Welcoming Note

A church notice states all other services are canceled on August 29 at the Lutheran Church. Parishioners are urged to come to church and welcomed at every service. Dr H J Strandford, Pastor.

Israel's Sin and Restoration Lesson Seeks Mercy in Wrath

Analyzes Israel's idolatry at the golden calf, God's wrath and mercy, and Moses as intercessor. Stresses repentance restores grace, covenant renewal, and Christ as fulfillment of the law. Emphasizes America's need to seek God.

God Christ Israel Moses Mount Aaron Agron America Joel Jesus Christ

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