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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
6
The Elgin community shares news of illness confining N. W. Evans, visits by many families and friends, decor updates at Kohler's store, travel to Guttenberg for a Moser reunion, and numerous gatherings. births include Anthony Eugene Habeger. Ruth Moellerman confirmed with a large Decorah gathering. Local visits span Waukon Waterloo Cedar Rapids and West Union with many بهره.
Miss Marion E. Lehman of Elgin and George H. Senkler of St. Paul Minn exchanged marriage vows Saturday June 14 at the First Baptist church in Elgin. Rev P F Zoschke officiated as relatives and friends witnessed the double ring ceremony. The wedding party included maid of honor Louise Baumgartner and bridesmaids Margaret Lundeen and Maxine Lehman with best man Charles Senkler and ushers Norman Ellingson and Richard Snyder. The bride wore white duchess satin with pearls, the bridesmaids wore pink and aqua silk marquisette. The couple planned a two week western honeymoon and will reside in St Paul at 1133 California Street. A reception followed with music and a three tier cake centerpiece. Out of town guests included Eleanor Flynn Clara Fink and Alice Senkler.
Julius Scholen a former Elgin resident and World War I veteran died at a Dodgeville Wisconsin hospital on Tuesday June 10 at age fifty years eleven months and five days. He was born July 4 1890 in Freeborn County Minnesota and moved to Elgin as a youth. He served in the AEF in France after enlisting in 1918 and later farmed in Hollendale Wisconsin until spring. Military funeral services were held by Blanchardville Post with burial near his grandparents. He is survived by two sisters Mrs William Lantz and Mrs John Lantz of Elgin two brothers Herman of Elgin and Chris of Los Angeles and many nieces and nephews. The flag from the casket was given to his sister Mrs Anna Lantz.
Margaret Mullenhaur of Chicago stayed a week at the John Grimm home. Marie Grimm, with Harold Grimm, traveled to Chicago on Saturday. Marie plans two weeks with sisters then will work in Dubuque. H S Steele, recently home from Iowa City university hospital, fell ill again Sunday and was readmitted that afternoon. His family learned Wednesday he was improved but doctors ordered more X rays to find the illness cause.
Methodist Church St Pauls Elgin and Syria Church school at 10 a m Worship service 11 15 a m Union Church Clermont worship 7 30 p m You are invited to worship with us at one of these churches Joseph C Warten Minister
Elgin Baptist Church releases a Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10 o clock Sunday school at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 45 o clock. The B Y P U service led by Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler starts at 8 36 p m. Wednesday June 25 lists prayer service at p m and choir rehearsal at 6 pm.
On June 22 and 9:30 p.m. in Norway the Lutheran Church hosts a special program featuring a Luther League event and dedication of lights. Pastor Dr. S. J. Strandjord invites all to attend each service with a welcoming message.
Mrs Caroline Miller nee Bigler was born January 5 1870 near Elgin and died June 10 1941 at age 71. Five days after, she married Felix Miller in 1887 and joined the local Baptist church remaining faithful. Survived by son Louis Miller of Waukon two brothers Henry Bigler Postville and John Bigler Luana and many nieces and nephews including Walter Germann nearest to her. Funeral June 13 at First Baptist Church with Rev Paul F Zoschke, burial in Elgin cemetery.
Samuel Mosby recently returned from La Crosse Wisconsin where he underwent an operation. He has made a steady recovery and spends part of each day at his vice president post at Elgin State Bank. Though weak, he is gaining strength and has scarcely missed bank days. He has long served Elgin Savings Bank since its founding and remained with Elgin State Bank after the merger.
The Echo reports a local tip that a community event draws attention this week. Residents are urged to verify details with official notices and follow safety guidelines while enjoying the shared activities.
Mrs. Arthur Landsgard Mr and Mrs Helmer Loftsgard and daughter and Kittle and E S Hoag attended the annual Groth reunion at Todd Park in Austin Minnesota. Mrs Peggy Bobb of Greenville South Carolina arrived Tuesday night to visit her brother F D Welch whom she hasn't seen in twenty nine years. She will then go to Portland Oregon to visit her mother and sister.
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