This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
6
A long list of in town and nearby visitors, dinners, and gatherings spans Friday to Sunday. Numerous families from Postville, Elkader, Manchester, Dubuque, Oelwein, West Union, and beyond are named with guests, confirmations, picnics, and travels to Lake Clear and Prairie du Chien, plus moves and relocations noted.
Vance R. Knutsen leads Elgin Lutheran Church. July 1 8 00 p m building committee at parsonage. July 4 9 00 a m Sunday school film strip on the Third Commandment. 10 00 a m divine worship service. July 6 8 00 p m church council at parsonage.
The circuit lists worship at 10 00 a m Sunday school at 11 00 a m choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m and a W S C S meeting at the church parlors. Clear Lake Institute to be held next week with attendees leaving Sunday after noon meal.
The Friendly Church of Elgin Baptist announces services with John Vanderbeck as pastor. Morning worship at 10:00, junior choir at 7:30, senior choir at 6:45, morning fellowship dinner at 12:00, church board and annual business meetings at 1:00 and 2:00, special program at 8:00, thought of the week about overcoming obstacles in life.
St Olaf Lutheran Churches announces Thursday July 1 schedule with Norway Ladies Aid meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Marion services at 10:30 a.m.. Dr. S. J. Strandford pastor. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Selma Greenley occurred Friday evening with gifts and a picnic lunch. Various local residents hosted and visited in surrounding towns.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Gisle entertained at dinner Thursday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Lantz Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimm and Mr and Mrs Harry Everett, and others. The McCullum Nydegger wedding was attended in Mason City with Neal Elgin and the Dennlers. George Vaughn visited Arlington to see his sister in law ill. Various families including the Taylors and McMillans attended weddings in Williams and West Union. Bridge prizes were awarded at Mrs Ern Holzer’s birthday gathering. Several visits to Cedar Rapids, Elgin, Postville and Maywood were noted along with multiple weekend house guests and social calls.
In loving memory of Robert Merlin Odegard who departed life nine years ago on July 4 1945. The family remembers him with enduring love and faith in Jesus Christ. From Mrs Lydia Odegard and family.
We thank everyone for kind remembrances on our anniversary. Cakes and gifts were appreciated. Special thanks to Mrs Joe Peters for arranging the program. Mr and Mrs Dan Craft Brainard 44p.
The American Legion expresses gratitude to John Anderson for crafting the crosses used as markers for fallen comrades. Ed Wenger, Commander. 440
Mrs H T Rossman and Debbie visit from So Pasadena with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Swartley of Duluth. Leo Grether family joins for dinner as Allemann plan July move to San Francisco. Potratz family to Emory So Dak. Olver Larson and Olson families host visitors from Iowa City. Ol son children Joann and Karen visit relatives. James Whistler artwork referenced with Santa Fe origin. note of a butterfly drawing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.