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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
6
A long list of visitors and callers across Cresco Ossian Postville and Clermont marks a bustling weekend. Families such as Schupbachs and Falbs share meals and dinners near West Union and Fredericksburg while others tour Iowa sites and attend church events. Several guests travel to Des Moines and Ames for weddings and university life.
Elgin Baptist Church led by Arthur Ittermann M Th Pastor announces Thursday prayer and choir meeting on Feb 0 and Sunday services on Feb 12 at 10 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at 11 am A youth spiritual play is planned The sick are Mrs Mary Kelser and Mrs fm Kohla Sr Finance committee notes Building Fund Advance Youth urged to surrender life talent and time for God Youth attendance and service praised
Morning Worship at 10:00 a m Sunday School at 11:00 a m Youth Fellowship Monday at 7 30 at Gordon Mosby home February Sunday dinner praised by Woman's Society of Christian Service for sponsoring it Thanks go to all who contributed to the afternoon program This month focus is "Our Faith moves" led by Bruce D Jones Minister
St Olaf Lutheran churches announce Norway service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday February 12. Norway Luther League meets at 7:30 p.m. Marion Luther League also at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to every service. Dr S J Strandjord, pastor.
Joel M. Holden thanks relatives, friends, neighbors, classmates, Miss Clute, the American Legion Auxiliary, Elgin Lutheran Sunday School, Rev. Nesser and others for many cards, letters and gifts during illness. Appreciation noted. 24p.
We extend heartfelt thanks to the Elgin firemen and neighbors for prompt assistance when our home was threatened by fire. Sam Yost Esther and Andrew Braci.
Charlene Martin of Emmetsburg recently marked her 13th birthday on a Friday the 13th. Aside from a chickenpox illness, the day passed without incident, standing as a typical birthday for the young honoree.
In the best homes young children resist minding due to endless regulations and lack of perceived sense in commands. Explaining why, reducing unnecessary dos and don’ts, and speaking with good humor while firm follow-up can ease discipline. Targeted explanations help children accept rules without constant friction.
B Hutchinson of Waverly won a prize for operating the city’s oldest gas stove. His appliance had been in use for about fifty years, marking a notable long period of continuous service.
A cow belonging to Fred Schield stepped into a milk-filled coffee can in Janesville causing a stuck situation in the barn yard. A veterinarian was needed to free the animal. Also noted are farming tips urging manure for fields and grinding grain for dairy cows. Young hunter Bill Stukas, 11, may be the youngest moose hunter in America after shooting a large Canadian bull moose.
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