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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
6
Ottumwa families travel for weekend visits include M V Kiple Lavern Kiple of Ohio and Mrs Kiple visiting Rochester Minn Mrs E G Kettlekamp Monona hosts guests and many local families host and attend gatherings. News covers illnesses travels births farewells and community events across Des Moines County and surrounding towns with multiple named individuals and places.
The Methodist Church holds morning worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11. A campaign to collect clothing for European relief started last Sunday morning, seeking usable garments to clothe those in need. Call Sunday school superintendent John Tillotson or drop items at his residence. The Sumner young adult group hosts Sunday evening events for members and nonmembers, supporting a Fayette County organization. Participants will attend the Little Cleveland conference at Giard on Sunday, Feb 8, with speakers from Monona, Volga, and Elgin. Rev. Bruce D. Jones is the pastor.
Lutheran Church announces Sunday February 1 services at 11 o clock with all welcome. Dr J Strandjord is pastor.
Elgin Baptist Church holds Thursday midweek prayer as it awaits a pastor. On Sunday February 1 Rev. G P Schroeder from Minneapolis will supply the pulpit, share Russia experiences, and return February 29 for interim pastorate. Sunday school at 11, evening service at 8 led by young people. February 8 Rev. August Winkelman of Des Moines will lead services.
Mrs. L. O. Reierson thanks the Marion Doreas Society the Social Hour Club and all who sent gifts flowers and cards during her confinement at New Hampton hospital She also thanks Rev. Strandford and others who visited expressing gratefulness for the kindness and support received.
I wish to express heartfelt thanks to friends, neighbors and relatives for the many cards and gifts while I was in Postville hospital. Special thanks go to all my schoolmates and my teacher, Mrs. Mahan 22c. Louis Becker, ir
We express heartfelt thanks for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother Agnes Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dinan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Krueger and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler and Beverly. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen and Bobby were supper guests at the F. C. Muehlethaler home. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kohler were supper guests at Dr. H. H. Wolf’s home.
A garbled OCR style fragment cites biblical verses and ad text. It mentions Ah 83 44 and Mi vay Sain with ad like Lake, Srawe 4 4318 and Iastah 63, but the readable content is partial and unclear. The item resembles a mixed scripture note or misread advertisement fragment without coherent event or subject.
W M Knox seeks renomination for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters June Primary. A Munson seeks renomination for County Recorder. Hazel Gehring seeks renomination for County Auditor. E Estey and E & Estey seek renomination for County Attorney. Fred A House seeks renomination for County Sheriff. Herbert D Klammer seeks renomination for Clerk of the District Court subject to Republican voters June Primary.
Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 1948, an instrument purported to be the last will and testament of Lizzie Gunderson, deceased, will come for hearing in the district court at West Union to admit it to probate. Dated January 24, 1948, Herbert D. Klammer, Clerk.
In a February 1 1988 Bible lesson professor William James cites Dr. Phillips Brooke and emphasizes Jesus as savior. Luke 19 10 anchors the study showing Jesus seeks and saves the lost, with Zacchaeus as the example of repentance, forgiveness, and changed life. The piece urges believers to embrace the mission of winning souls.
State Representative for Fayette County and Board of Supervisors candidates noted. J C Davis seeks Republican primary support for the state House seat and A E Dell Smith runs for the Board of Supervisors term starting January 2, 1949, subject to June primary voters' decision.
The Board of Supervisors term starting January 2 1960 remains subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the June Primary election and lists Fred W Gremmels as a contender.
Elgin residents Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughn spent Sunday with Mrs. Lena Retz in Arlington for her 82nd birthday celebration at Cottage Inn Cafe. Guests included Mrs. Louise Little of Minneapolis and other local friends.
Public notices and classifieds mix in a busy want ad column as readers seek jobs, rentals, items for sale, and service offerings. Listings show street names, contact numbers, and brief descriptions reflecting local commerce and daily needs.
George Metzger represents Bath Packing Co and Waterson Dubuque Pack as a buyer of hogs and veal calves. He will be in Dubuque Thursdays in the afternoons. Business phone 3631 and house 3633.
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