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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
6
Mrs Martha Kimpston of Fay eltte plans a card shower for her 90th birthday this Sunday February 16. Former Elgin resident she has many friends in the area who will remember her. Additional notes recount local visitors and community happenings including visits to Rochester and Clermont, illness updates, and social gatherings among area families.
Elgin Baptist Church lists events for Friday February 13 at 8 p m World Day of Prayer hosted by women from local Methodist and Baptist churches. Sunday February 15 at 10 a m morning worship features Rev Howard Johnson with 11 o clock Sunday school and 8 p m evening service. Advance note February 22 when Rev Wilmer Quirring will preach both services.
The Lutheran church announces services on February 15 in Norway at 11 o clock and in Marion at 7 30 with Luther League. The Marion Dorcas Society meets on February 14 with hostesses Mrs Ole Loftsgard Mrs Orlando Loftsgard and Mrs Allen Anderson. You are welcome at each service. Dr S J Strandjord, Pastor.
Morning worship at 10 with Boy Scouts as guests. Sunday school at 1 led by Myrtle Kohler and John Tillotson celebrating January mission lessons. Lay Leader Judge Antes to speak February 22 with Gordon Mosby presiding. Special music by male quartet. Youth Fellowship attended Lille Cleveland Conference with Karolin Falk presenting. World Day of Prayer Friday February 13 at the Baptist church led by Rev. Bruce D. Jones.
We thank our neighbors and friends who aided when fire threatened our home last Tuesday. Your prompt action is greatly appreciated. Max Medbery and Roy Knight attended a Fort Dodge meeting of the Felen feed mixers to discuss industry problems and learn about new developments in the feed business.
Fragmentary scripture references appear alongside garbled page notes and stray numbers. The readable bits include John 14 39 Acts 2 14 and Galatians with scattered abbreviations and page hints, suggesting a damaged scripture index or marginalia from a religious newspaper page.
The preaching outlines how the Holy Spirit empowers Christians, citing Peter and John healing a beggar and the need to rely on God’s Spirit rather than personal strength. It links Acts and Galatians to encourage juniors and intermediates to seek spiritual power through prayer, scripture, and submission to the Spirit.
Poem style reminiscence with wagon wheels metaphor reflecting a father and grandfather's memory. Mentions Erick N Ostgaard who died March 1 1948 and names Marie Anna and Ellen as bereaved. Includes author unknown verse about wagon wheels leaving marks on the road of life.
The writer thanks friends for letters cards and gifts received during illness noting they helped pass time and brought happiness from being remembered.
A community note thanks visitors and mentions Shirley Kay’s hospital stay and recovery. Local families and friends share dinners and greetings at various homes in Clermont, Cedar Falls, Postville, and neighboring towns as well as visits to Rochester and New Hampton for medical reasons and x-rays.
Ole Olson aids carpenter work on Ed Bauder’s new home in West Union. Leo E. Hutchinson reports moving to 306 South Ford St Anamosa on Feb 2 after leaving Iowa City. LeRoy Steele remodels his store shelving. Linda Lou Howard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Howard, was a patient in West Union hospital and returned to grandparents home Ed Boleyn to recuperate. Mrs Muench of Elkader and Mr and Mrs Harry Glass of Wadena visit the Dennler home. Chas and Jack Gehring attend a Des Moines hardware dealers convention with Jim Yearous assisting. Emma Olson learns her granddaughter Vicki Murray is ill with meningitis in Des Moines hospital. Vicki has been living with paternal grandparents at Emmetsburg since the mother’s death.
A two year old boy remains silent despite family effort. He finally begins with a simple word and blossoms into normal speech by four. The article advises not to pressure toddlers to speak and to seek a specialist if worry persists.
Mrs Herman Leander celebrated her 100th birthday last week in Red Oak. Born in Sweden she has lived in the United States since 1821, much of her life spent on a farm near Ottumwa.
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