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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

6

Social Round of Visits Spreads Across Central Iowa

Local households from Gilbert Loftsgard to Wadena and Fay ette host and visit friends and relatives across the weekend and week. Guests include Regula Yunker, Lena Gehring, Floyd Sires, Oscar Frieden, C. B. Schori, Percy Largon, Carl Fox, and many others dining, touring West Bend, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Madison.

Libbie Larson Alta Klingman Regula Yunker Lena Gehring Wm. Moore Cadar Rapids Bini Moore Fred Butikofer Louis Lehman Stanley Floyd Sires Dike Clear Lake C. B. Schori Waukegan Ann Hamilton Oscar Frieden West Bend Charles Frieden Louise Wertz Alden Enroute Kermit Mandell Hugh Howard Harvey Howard, Jr Familly Doyle Baker West Union Wm. Howard Cedar Rapids George E. Howard George Thomas Clarence John. Metzger A Howard

Jonathan and Davids Shelter of a Friendship Lesson

A devotional reflection on Jonathan and David, citing biblical lines and quotes to emphasize enduring friendship. It portrays Jonathan as a noble friend who risks the throne for David, illustrating that true friendship requires sacrifice and is grounded in God. The piece urges young people to pursue Christlike loyalty over worldly temptations.

Ogenes Laertus Jonathan David Saul Pepstee God Saul Goliath Christ Hower Garden of Humanity Richard Hovey

Magi Ministers Formed To Demonstrate Religious Lessons

A group named Magi Ministers comprises about four clergymen who use amateur magic to illustrate religious teaching. Their noted act involves passing a handkerchief through a marked tube labeled Church, changing its color from black to white to symbolize cleansing of sin.

Methodist Church Morning Worship and Camp Reports

The Methodist church held morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11. Girls from Clear Lake Methodist camp shared reports during worship last Sunday, with Bonnie Lantz Mary Becker Alice Grimm Marlene Mosby Marilyn Falb Shirley Reuster and Marlys Wenger in attendance. Mrs Leo Schori was their counselor and transport was provided by Leo Schori Walter Falb Louis Becker and Gordon Mosby. The pastor taught 6th and 10th graders on Boy and Girl Friendships. Finance committee met to draft the new year budget and the official board will meet Friday at 7 30 with all members urged to attend. Rev Bruce D Jones, Pastor.

Clear Lake Walter Falb Louis Becker Gordon Mosby Sth

Elgin Baptist Church Offers Summer Services and Choir

The Elgin Baptist Church lists Interim Pastor Rev. G. P Schroeder with Ruth Krueger at the organ. Friday activities include junior choir practice and children's Bible instruction, Bible study and prayer at 8:00 p.m. followed by choir rehearsal at 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 25 features morning worship at 10:00 a.m. with sermon Where will you be in Eternity, Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. and an evening evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. with sermon When God Speaketh.

G. P. ‘Schroeder Ruth Krueger

Lutheran Church Notes July 25 Services and Meeting

Lutheran notes announce Marion services at 9 30 a m and Norway services at 11 00 a m The Norway Luther League meets on Pike's Peak McGregor in the evening All welcome at each service Pastor G J Strandjord invites worshippers to attend.

Marion Norway Norway Luther League Pike’s Peak McGregor J. Strandjord

Thanks to Neighbors for Kind Remembrances

Mrs. Jess Moody expresses sincere thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for the cards gifts and flowers received during her stay at Postville hospital noting the kindness was greatly appreciated.

Postville Hospital Jess Moody

Thanks for Help From Neighbors After Barn Wind Damage

Mr and Mrs Ole Lofisgard thank friends and neighbors for prompt aid after their barn was wrecked by wind. Gratitude notes express appreciation for neighborly acts.

Ole Lofisgard

Card of Thanks from Elmer Lantz

Elmer Lantz thanks friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and visits during his stay at Decorah hospital noting they were greatly appreciated.

Lene Decorah Hospital Elmer Lantz

Kiple Family Weekend Visit Spotted in Iowa Scene

Mr and Mrs L L Kiple with Karen and David traveled to Blairstown for a weekend stay with Mrs Kiple s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Henry Myers Linda Kiple returned home with her parents after two weeks There was church service by Rev G P Schroeder at Forest City with Mr and Mrs Guy Probert and Mrs Karl Miller and others visiting in Erwin and Walter Miller homes Several families including Sam Howard Nella Reusser and Harold Asmus were noted visiting in West Union Neenah Wisconsin and Chicago during the period John Kiple Sr and Jr accompanied by John III spent the weekend in the M V Kiple home with relatives from Chicago.

Ita Maywood Air Morris Tille Hanson Robert Clothier Pam Pierce Cashman Harry Nicklaus Arthur ‘Lantz Eloise la’ Donna Kingsport Texas Rex Broyles Lester Schenck Galesburg Art Mia Muench Kay Bikader Louis Dennler Tom Desmond D'Rene Cedar Rapids H. D Wm. Price Nancy Katheriine al Bessler Kitten Chicago Itha John Grimm Marilyn Weislig Orville West Mederville G. P. Schroeder First Baptist Church Green ‘Lake Wis Sam Lehman Reuben Lehman Vera Konichek Clive Helms The Echo King Mentell Eagle Rock Bidg Los Angeles Calif Caldwell Idaho Carl Reeder Waukegan Digg Hlv. Helms Lamont H. W. Bartels Oelwein Jacob Hoover Lester Luchsinger Linda Alice Winkler Archie Howard Thos. E. Howard Mary Ogle Capt Charles Wilson John L. L. Kiple Karen David Blairstown Erwin Walter Miller Sam Howard Harold Asmus Neenah Wisconsin Nella Reusser Wm. Howard West Union John Kiple John Kiple, Jr John III M. V. Kiple

Community Guests And Visits Spread Across Region

Local families hosted and visited relatives and friends from Ames Waterloo Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Notable events include Mrs Fanny Frieden hosting and dining with Edwin Frieden family and others at the Frieden home, plus multiple weekend and Sunday dinners and trips to parks and relatives in BackBone state park Black Hills and Denver area. Families such as the Jensens Boyle Grimes and LippmanSchmid are mentioned with visits and travel in the period.

Edwin Frieden Land Fanny Frieden Har Harry Frieden Fanny’ Frieden Ida Allen -Habeger Joe Dinan Backbone State Park Dale Grimes Jeffrey Ames Geo. Boyle Grimes Iowa State College Oscar Jensen John Jensen Dale Jensen Ida Christen Geo, Falk Black Hills Yellowstone Park Denver Colorado Springs Max Lehman Fred Burrow Fred Muehlethaler B. J. Baumgartner Many Keiser Early Kiple Edwin Anderson Frederic Waterloo Edith Berg Paul Patterson Lansing Chloa Lyon Lulu Schmid Elmer Pinney, Jr Soren Sorenson Minneapolis Pea Ridge Ark Rome Arthur Freeman First Baptist Church Freeman Schroeder Gertrude Schroeder

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