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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
6
AS Day, Philman Larson returned home from Decorah hospital after an appendectomy, still resting before resuming duties. Numerous relatives and friends visited or dined in homes across West Union, Clermont, and nearby towns, including Ed Berg's mother-in-law visit, a funeral in Tripoli, and gatherings honoring J A Habeger's birthday.
A fragmented note thanks everyone who offered support and gifts during a difficult time. It expresses gratitude for kind words and gestures from friends and family, mentioning appreciation for the care and encouragement received.
A card of appreciation thanks readers for kindness during hospitalization in Decorah. Philman Larson writes that visits and cards brightened days. G. J. Mosby returned to full-time work after nearly three weeks post operation. Mike Adrian remains ill at home. visitors from McGregor and Giard called at Maynard Lantz home.
Arthur Phillips faced a rough day as a sleet storm hampered travel for his farm sale. A noon farm call reported a fair crowd likely to buy, with high demand for machinery drawing buyers from a distance despite the bad weather.
Late winter and spring bring icy sidewalks and property owners can fix this with liberal salt use whenever sleet starts. A hundred pound bag lasts a season or more and salt does not harm cement. Don’t be afraid to use plenty.
A note explains that lobsters reach maturity after four to five years of growth. The statement highlights the long developmental period before reproduction and harvest implications for fisheries management.
Abbott and Costello perform in Lost in a Harem during a three day run February 22 to 24 featuring comedy and music. The touring act includes scenes of oriental misadventure with a sheik bailing them from jail.
On Wednesday and Thursday February 28 and March 1 the theater will close for installation of the latest Western Electric sound equipment. The upgrade aims to provide patrons the finest sound reproduction and best pictures obtainable.
The Klin Baptist Church lists Paul F. Zoschke as minister and Alfred Jacob Jr as organist. A Thursday prayer service at 9 p m precedes baptism and membership candidates presentation, with choir rehearsal to follow. Sunday worship at 10 a m, Sunday school at 11 a m, and evening service at 8 p m. The rite of baptism will be performed on several new members.
There will be no church service or Sunday school at the Methodist church next Sunday Feb 25 due to ongoing redecoration by painters. It will be ready for worship the following Sunday. The WSCS general meeting is set for Thursday afternoon March 1 at Mrs H H Wolf's home with hostesses Mrs Max Hunsberger Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and Mrs Mary Cook. Rev Joseph C Warton is the minister.
Rubber heels and soles leave ugly black marks on waxed floors and linoleum. To remove marks rub with a cloth moistened by turpentine oil or carbon tetrachloride. This removes wax along with the marks, so re-wax afterward.
A historical lesson centers on Jesus as the Messiah the Son of the living God. It opens with Peter’s confession and follows the Transfiguration revealing divine glory. The text urges personal faith in Christ and stout devotion to his redemptive message.
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