New Year Socials and Local Visits Noted in Elgin
Elgin residents hosted Dr. L B Hutchinson a dentist from town for a 25 year service anniversary at her home as Aid Society activities were highlighted. Webster City visitors Mrs G Ve Zimmeriin and two children arrived for a week with Mr and Mrs Samuel Mosby. Gordon Mosby traveled to Independence to meet them. Neighbors Bill Miller Nick Rennison reported on Hilder Gilbertson plowing and plans for a new local record as a group enjoyed a New Year boat trip on the Turkey River. Chicken pox eased with most children back in school though the primary room was exposed prior to holidays. Alfred Bauder Cedar Rapids attorney visited with relatives. Capper hatchery plans noted for Lawler with a possible fifth hatchery rumored. Visitors to Mrs Fritz Sanday’s home included Ilis and Mary Patterson from West Union. Cedar Rapids trip before this. Local social roundups and family visits mark start of year.
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G. Ve Zimmeriin
Webster City
Samuel,Mosby
Gordon ‘Mosby
Independence
Bill Miller
Nick Rennison
Hilder Gilbertson
Turkey River
Elgin
August Scheel
Lawler
Ilis
Mary Patterson
Weat Union
Mra
N. M
Fritz Sanday
Cedar Rapids
Lillian
Fritz
Walter Vinton
Miss Hitch
Clermont
La Fonda Shaffer Leads Sunday Services at Church
J J Snyder, minister, invites all to Sunday School at 10 18 a m and church worship at 11 15 a m at La Fonda Shaffer pianist in attendance. The New Year offers greater meaning if the congregation keeps its solemn covenant and remains regular in worship attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Snyder
la Fonda
M E Church News and Sabbath School Attendance
M E Church notes service at 10 a m and collective Bible study at 11 a m. Sabbath scholars were ill but attendance reached 105. Mrs Lucian Appelman read aloud. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Max Thoma’s home Thursday afternoon. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society gathers at Mrs Robert Peterson’s home Wednesday January 18 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Louis Klingman
Lucian Appelman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Max Thoma
Baptist Church Notes Schedule of Evening Meetings
On Thursday January 7 the Baptist church holds junior choir at 7 30 pm prayer meeting at 8 pm and choir rehearsal at 9 pm On Sunday January 16 services begin at 10 am with English language worship and activities continuing through the day.
English Service Tonight and New Year at Church
Despite a stormy evening the watch night service drew a good crowd. Special music offered during the program with junior choir and prayer meeting at 8 p.m. A hearty church welcome awaits all attendees and a Happy New Year was shared after a late night gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoraday
Lutheran Church Notes and Local News Update
January church reminders list service times for Norway Marion and First Lutheran of McGregor with English communion. Community notes report Esther Kruger hosting New Year’s dinner and many locals socializing, a high school alumni basketball win 13 to 10, and winter weather returning. A radio band visit, changes in local wholesale business, and regional travel affect residents as the Viking orchestra's accident is noted. Decorations are taken down as Christmas ends for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
McGregor
Central States
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Thoma
Hutchinson
Aid Society
Tachool
University
Town City
Alfred Bauder
Cedar, Rapids
Frederick
Larson
Robert Peters
M. E. Church Notes
Baptist Church
Mv x. P
Lutheran Church Notes
J. Strandford
Ift
Esther Kruger
Edward Shelton of
Oran
Howard Shaffer
Clara Baechler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Helen Baechler
Anna Mae Haas
Alfred Baechler
Myron Chapman
Kathryn Kruger
Lester Wenger
Abe Habeger
Reuben Hackman
Eda Zurbriggen
Hans Keiser
Celia
Bila Lahman
Walter Rothlisberger
Diyria
Myr
Ph. Lauer
Freddie
Fred Rewsser
Lewis Thoma
Ames
Burling
Waukon
Phyliia Kohler
Manchester
Gail Beddow
Marian Cloud
Winter
Waterloo
Decorah
Nat'l Auto Supply Co. of
Mae Bopp
Bernita
Boise
Albert Les
Minn
Elgin Opera House
Athena
Wearwell
RWEAR
Monarch
Anc
Kohler’s Store
Iowa
Rollins Hosiery
Marshall Field
Brown-Bilt
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