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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
6
Vivian Kamps of Dubuque visited in the Pollitt home while Bobby Havenstrite returned from Waterloo after visiting the Schori family. Various Elgin residents and guests traveled to Rochester and West Branch, with locals commenting on weekend parking, and plans mentioned for summer visits, school trips, and business travels across many counties.
Baptist Church lists services on Sunday July 26 with English services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Covenant meeting on Tuesday July 28 at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 9 p.m. Next Sunday marks end of the Mission year with all Missions gifts in the annual report. A recent Sumner rain refreshed fields. a meeting is planned for Sunday Aug 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the county home. a warm invitation to attend the Sunday evening service with a hearty welcome.
A Lions Clubs of Iowa community safety article warns that matches are common yet dangerous in homes. It urges teaching children not to play with matches or carry them on clothing and explains the risk of phosphorus poisoning to reduce fire accidents and emergency calls.
The M E Church lists J J Snyder as minister with Mrs Louis Klingman pianist and Mrs Ed Klingman superintendent. Sunday worship at 10 with sermon, 11 Sunday School, and Ladies Aid Society meeting Thursday in church parlors with picnic lunch. About 115 attended the West Union Sunday school picnic. swimming pool was popular for all ages. dinner and supper were enjoyed.
J J Snyder minister and La Fonda Shaffer pianist lead the Illyria church. Sunday school starts at 10 15 a m and the morning worship at 11 15 a m The Epworth League meets this week in the Chas Rothlisberger home.
Kimpson recovers from bronchial pneumonia and asthma after a week of critical condition due to heat. Nurse Eliza Lehman overseen care as doctors report he is out of danger but will require a long period to regain former strength. Keep your old customers soldadvertise.
Marion at 11 o'clock Norse communion St. Olaf Chapel at 8 English services August 2 Norway at 10 80 Norse services You are welcome at each and every service 8 J Strandjord Pastor
A short obituary poem by Ethel Rennison dated July 7, 1931 honors J. D. Shaffer. It speaks of rest until Christ’s return, resurrection with Him, and the comfort his faith provides to those grieving. It notes the lasting influence and blessed memory Shaffer leaves behind.
The undersigned extend thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during sickness death and burial of Peter Bilden. Special thanks to the minister singers and pallbearers. Mr and Mrs H T Bilden and family George Fahey and granddaughters Betty and Sheila Fahey of Iowa City visited Mrs M A Nicklaus home last week. Mr and Mrs Ray Heins and family traveled to Center Point to visit his parents before returning to Chicago.
Mrs Anna DeSart and Dorothy visited at the Guy Stearns home in Lima last Wednesday evening. M Zurbriggen and Mildred Rowland spent Sunday at a state park near Strawberry Point. Priscilla and Kensington clubs plan a Friday picnic in Decorah. B Y P U officers met at Eda Zurbriggen’s last Thursday. Scattered showers eased a three day heat wave statewide. Elgin area saw lighter rain. William Weibel, head wound from a pool diving accident in West Union, treated by Dr. Mercer. Several residents visited Marquette and Elkader. Luthi heads to Wadena for land clearing work. Ansons completed a deep well for Anton Anderson near Elgin. Mrs. Arthur Herrling, Mrs. Ern Schori, Geraldine aided Mrs. Kohler, Phyllis and Russell to Manchester for furniture. Kohlers to live in the Mrs. Berg house.
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