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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1945

Page

6

Medberry move and community notices around Clermont

The notes detail the Id Medberry family moving from a service station area between Elgin and Union to Battingart farm, recently vacated by Mrs Medberry’s parents. Several local residents are listed with visits, dinners, and travels, including Sgt. Frietag and Ted Neuman on leave, Dr. Krueger visits at Rochester clinic, and family movements to and from Clermont, West Union, Strawberry Point, Maynard, and Oelwein.

Id’ Medberry Battingartasr Elgin Jacob Hoover John Prietag Ted Neuman A/S Walter' Neuman Doris Strawberry Point Richard Oscar Gilley Maynard Harold Beninett Beverly Clermont Richard Miller Rosemary Carleen Sturch West Union Great Lakes Ill Merlin Miller Naval Training Station

Local notes and names from Postville area events

Multiple residents and visitors listed with dates in February and March. Mentions include hospital stay for Mosby, health updates for Lizzie Lyons and Mrs. Helen Groth, travel reports from Dallas Hot Springs, wedding attendance in Osage, and social events at Clermont opera house and West Union anniversaries. Names include Mosby, Mrs. Fanny Frieden, Lizzie B. Lyons, Ella Rogers, H. S. Steele, Selmer Groth, Keiser family, Arno, Muriel Arno, Earl Sprung, Marty Blockhus, and others.

Kai Harlan Blockhus Osage Muriel Arno Earl Sprung Knut Arno

Indianola Girls Reserve sell peanuts and pop at game

At a recent basketball game the Indianola girls team sold 60 pounds of peanuts and 11 cases of pop. The effort was noted as a success and the crowd response described as not bad.

Ibad

Church invites all to attend services this February

A church notice invites everyone to attend services in February. Pastor J Strandjord appeals to the community, welcoming all to the church at 11 o clock for each service.

Norway

Elgin Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services and Choir Rehearsal

Elgin Baptist Church under Minister Paul F Zoschke with Alfred Jacob Jr as organist lists schedule. Thursday prayer care at 8 pm followed by choir rehearsal at 9 pm. Sunday morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and evening service at 8.

Paul F. Zoschke Alfred Jacob, Jr

Methodist Church Schedule Clarified for Sunday Worship

The Methodist Church will hold Sunday morning worship at 10 o'clock and Sunday school at 11 o'clock. Choir rehearsal is set for Thursday evening at 7 30. Reverend Joseph C. Warton serves as minister.

Liev. Joseph C. Warton

Mrs. Anna Miller Funeral Held Here Yesterday

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Marie Miller nee Muehlenthaler were conducted at First Baptist Church by Rev. Paul Zoschke on Wednesday afternoon February 7. Burial followed in Clermont cemetery. Mrs. Miller had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Jacob, for about eight years and died Saturday February 3. Life sketch delayed due to press time.

Anna Marie Muehlenthaler) Miller First Baptist Church Paul Zoschke Clermont

Memory of John Berndt Remains With Family

In fond memory of our beloved husband and father John Berndt who died February 5 1944. He bid no farewell and his heart ceased to beat suddenly. He worked hard for those he left and will be remembered. His Wife and Daughters. Also notes on Newest Cafeteria Style shaving service originated by Ben Mead of Oakland offering electric safety and straight razors and related items for a fee.

John Berndt Ben Mead Oakland Mead

Servants of Christ Called to Powerful Service

A reflection on Matthew 10 and 11 urging believers to embrace divine commission with God’s power and grace. It emphasizes that every Christian is called to serve, power comes from God, and the messenger’s authority rests in the revelation of God given through humility and faith. The text invites all to extend the divine invitation to come to Jesus for relief and fellowship, even amid burdens.

Servants of Christ Christ God Jesus Christ Jesus

Elgin Study Club Meeting Highlights Australia Theme

The Elgin Study Club gathered 15 members on Tuesday evening February 8 at Mrs. Frieda Crider’s home. Papers on Australia were read by Ida Oma and Irene Yack. Upcoming Husbands Dinner on February 20. committees for Entertainment Table Decorations named. county convention at Methodist church in April with Progress Club as hostesses.

Elgin

Progress Club Valentine Party at Mel Kohler Home

Sixteen members attended an old fashioned Valentine party Monday evening at the Mel Kohler home. Hostesses were Genevieve Dunkle Betty Light Mae Anderson and Helen Schneider. Prizes went to Abigail Demo Helen Muehlethaler and Leota Cummings with Julia Smith winning best costume. Refreshments were served after entertainment.

Mel Kohler Genevieve Dunkle Betty Light Mae Anderson Helen Schneider Abigail Demo Helen Muehlethaler Leota Cummings Julia Smith

Twin Calf Report From Indianola Farms Surfaces

Report notes three twin calves born in the past week on the Homer Dillard Frank Overton and Walter Woodyard farms near Indianola. All calves and dams are reported to be healthy with farmers optimistic about the small herd expansion.

Homer Dillard Frank Overton Walter Woodyard Indianola

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