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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

5

Oratorical and Humorous Contests Slated at Methodist Church

Sobol reports two programs due to a crowded season with an oratorical and humorous contest set for Friday December 9 and the dramatic contest on Tuesday December 28 at eight o'clock. Judges from out of town will ensure fairness. Admission is 26 cents, tickets sold at the door. The article lists contestants in vocal solos and dramatic pieces from local students and notes related school announcements and holiday mail guidance from Postmaster General Hayes.

Ata Methodist Otie Rothlisberger Ruby"Robbins Seee Lanes Mary Dean ‘Vacai Marie Mosby Annie Lituris Tegen Mabel Dima Harriet, Mosby Cathryn Ogle Arlata Gehring Bessie Johnson Geraldine Schort Laura Holzer Capper Fetter Tews Amdlig “Miller Siater Bessie Baldwin Nobog Copatance Hutchinson Bronday Taipaday Bevoral Knudtson Yan Georgia Meyer Rosie Hada

Bankers and Eastern Stars Gather for Social at Masonic Hall

The Eastern Stars and their families held a plenfe supper and social in the Masonic hall with a six o'clock serving time. A short program featured A M Welbel and Max Thoma on cornet and readings by Mrs C F Evans. Florence Kohler and Minerva Welbel performed piano solos and sang Rock of Ages as pictures from Old Times Beho were shown.

Masonic Hall Hal A.M. Welbel Max Thoma Hartford Michigan Fred Gusie Volga City News Harvey. Howard J. 0. Miller Aby MigaMor- Sakaan Leu Graver Postville Hospital Stig 3. C. Cook Near Eskader Waa A. W. Falk

Church Notes and Community Activities Report

Church notes describe a communion service next Sunday and a Thursday prayer meeting. The wood cutting bee succeeded despite rain, with fifteen in the morning and thirteen in the afternoon. The Jadi ea furnished a fine dinner and supper. The official board inspected Baldwin property for a parsonage and decided to buy. Ladies Aid planned a bake sale, Sunday school attendance and collections are listed, and upcoming services and youth events are noted. The article mentions Uncle Sam anti hootch actions, local farmers, and international notes on Hughes and Italy.

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Christmas Festival at Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

The Baptist Church announces a Christmas Festival with an English service at 10 a m and 11 a m, Sunday school at 7 20 p m, and a prayer meeting. A note lists events on Thursday December 15 and Friday December 28 with unspecified details.

Baptist Church Will Huverr

Bazaar and Officers Meet at Clermont Lutheran Church

Clermont Lutheran church will hold its annual bazaar with lunch served in the basement on Saturday afternoon, December 10. Regular Eastern Stars meeting is set for Wednesday evening, December 14 with officers to be elected and other business. The column also notes a farm assistance proposal to convert corn to meat eggs and butter, and reports on Iowa football and local farm rents.

Nother Pricilla Clermont Eastern Stars Tipton South Iowa Yowan Bancroft Renta

Elgin Study Club Organized With Officers Elected

The Elgin ladies formed a study club, meeting at Mrs Bendora's home to finalize plans and elect officers. President Mrs Henderson, Vice Mrs Pranc DeSart, Secretary Mrs C Gyans, Treasurer Mrs I B Hulstenson. Charter membership limited to twenty with a waiting list to fill vacancies. Eight meetings planned for the club year beginning the first Tuesday in January.

Bendora Henderson Pranc DeSart C. Gyans Hulstenson Algo

Rich New York coat buyer mocked for spending big sum

A New York woman reportedly paid 60 000 for a fur coat, criticized as an emblem of envy and social discord. The piece argues such displays threaten social stability and invite socialist or Bolshevik critique, noting the wealth gap and conspicuous consumption.

New York

Anotier's Letter From Alexandria Reader Notes Plans

Under date of December 1 J A Kimney writes from Alexandria Minnesota asking for the address of D O Forbes or any Forbes children in the west. He quotes a part of a message about travel to California Bon Diese Seattle and Spokane then north to Washington. He mentions his Navy Ensign son Philip and visits to Grace and Will. He recalls buying out a principal competitor last April and consolidating pay for and Ish business, now with 3,200 distribution. He praises the Citizen News and recalls Mr Chris Ralidwty as a good old scout.

J. A. Kimney Kentrom Alexandria Minnesota Sineg Wnt D. O. Forbes West Metta Walthew Echo Paul

Moser Fils Wedding to Thupaday at Barnet churel

Ruth Monger daughter of Frat and Mrs. Moser married the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. PBA on November 24 at the Barnet church. Attendant Dorothy Douglas of Cedar Rapids. best man Robert Grant. Elizabeth Moser and Arlene Pericho carried rings. The wedding march played by Mrs H Panham. Seventy five guests attended a wedding dinner. Relatives and friends in Manchester will be glad to hear of the couple’s happiness.

Thupaday Barnet Churel Ruth Monger Frat Moser Pba Misa Dorothy Douglas Cedar Rapids Robert Grant Elizabeth Moser Arlene Pericho H. Panham Miles Ralph Zehr Finandia Manchester

Elgin-Brainard Congerstive Company Stockholders Meeting

Notice that stockholders of the Elgin Brainard Congerstive Company will hold their annual meeting in the Town Hall Elgin on Saturday December 10 199% at 130 pm. Election of officers and other business to come before the meeting. Secretary Aford Hunsberger requests your presence.

Elgin-Brainard Congerstive Company Elgin Town Aford Hunsberger

Sioux City Girl Survives Train Collision

A six year old, Anna Poches, wandered onto railroad tracks in Sioux City Iowa as a train approached. The locomotive struck her but she escaped with minor bruises, attributed to her ability to go limp upon impact. The incident sparks advice on safety and body relaxation to prevent injury in falls.

Anna Poches Sioux City Iowa

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