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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
6
A string of social visits fills weekend plans across Oelwein and nearby towns. Ed Kling and relatives dine with Francis West and others. Helen Dummermuth praises Echo and Broadcenter. multiple households host dinners and Sunday gatherings in West Union, Fayette, and surrounding areas.
The Tabitha Society meets at 2:00 PM with prayer services, choir rehearsals and youth programs. Next Sunday February 19 features 10:00 AM morning worship on Lessons from George Washington, 11:00 AM Sunday school, and an Evening service at 8:00 PM. The Baptist Youth from Sumner presented the play I Carried the Cross, drawing praise for attendance.
The Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Choir practice at the schoolhouse Thursday at 7:16 p.m. A two month special offering begins next Sunday with notices in local shops. Sunday school starts February 26 and Bruce D. Jones, minister, urges regular attendance for Christian training.
Aplington residents L Huizinga and Helen DeBubr visit Mrs Mary Keiser as she improves from illness. Clara Baumgartner joins Fred Burrow's family trip to Rex Medberry home near Postville. Vernon Wedg, injured, returns from hospital to recover at home. John Pulfer family moves to Hawkeye area south of Elgin. Local gatherings include Carl Torkelson, H D Yack, and Desmond family visits. Darwin Gilson undergoes appendectomy and recovers. Schori family hosts dinner. travel guests include C B Schori and Betty. Vera Conner visits Clinton then returns to Fayette. Bridge night at John Falb's. prize winners announced. Various weekend visits span Fayette, Cresco, Waterloo, and Clinton areas.
Mr and Mrs H D Yack returned home last Tuesday from Excelsior Springs Mo where they had visited in Wirfls back home. Mr and Mrs C J Robinson and family and Karen Kiple were dinner guests Sunday in the W A Robinson home at Mamchester. Mr and Mrs R P Strauch visited Sunday at the Robert Schultz home near Luana. Mr and Mrs Thos E Howard Mr and Mrs Robert Sieleman were dinner guests Sunday in land son moved from Iowa City to the Anchie Howard home. Winterset the first of February Mr Sieleman has purchased amr interest in Floods Cleaners am and will be in charge of managemami.
Saturday events for the Marion Dorcas Society with Mrs Alien Anderson and Mrs Orlando Loftsgard serving. Upcoming services listed for St Olaf on Sunday February 12 and Marion fellowship Bible hour at 8:00, with Pastor Dr J Strandford inviting all to attend each service.
In affectionate memory of our dear husband and uncle Edgar Kimball who departed this life four years ago in February. The month of February again brings sorrow to us Esther and Georganna. It was a bitter parting and a severe shock to part with the one we loved so dear.
I thank the neighbors, friends and relatives for the cards letters and gifts sent me while I was in the Oelwein hospital and since returning home. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Ralph Shaffer.
A brief acknowledgment from Vernon Wedu expresses gratitude to friends and relatives who sent cards, gifts, and visits during a hospital stay.
A note of gratitude for the many sympathy cards and words received from friends during a bereavement period. The message acknowledges appreciation for support shown in Echo Want Ads Pay and Try One.
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