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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
6
Fragments describe numerous visits and gatherings across Hawkeye and surrounding towns. Residents visit relatives in Des Moines Ames Prairie du Chien and Postville while others attend picnics and dinners honoring servicemen and anniversaries.
Elgin Baptist Church lists Paul F. Zoschke as minister and Alfred Daigh Sr as organist. Thursday prayer service at 8 p.m. choir practice at 7 p.m. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evening service unlisted. annual business meeting with officer elections planned.
The Methodist Church outlines Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir rehearsal is set for Thursday evening at 7 30. On Thursday afternoon July 6 Circles A B and C meet at the church with each member bringing a sack lunch. Coffee will be furnished. Rev Joseph C Warton, Minister.
Lutheran church services on Sunday July 2 with Marian at 10 30 confirmation Marion at 8 pm and communion Pastor J Strandford invites all to attend. Gratitude expressed to the Little Swiss Band of Elgin for entertainment at the Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration honoring Mr and Mrs T J Olson and family.
In Appreciation I thank all who sent cards letters and visits during my hospital stay and after returning home Gladys Peterson expresses gratitude. Mr. and Mrs Henry Feller hosted relatives Sunday honoring son Clifford on leave with guests including Mr. and Mrs Harold Strong Mrs Amelia Strong Mr and Mrs Carl Standard Mr and Mrs Harry Feller Mr and Mrs Forest Feller and family Mrs Emma Bunting and Mrs Merlin Feller and K Charles.
A religious instruction note outlines Joshua to David era lessons. It emphasizes God’s leadership after Moses, faith before conquest, obedience and courage, and future vision. It cites Joshua 1:1-9 and 28:1-5, urging trust in God, meditation on His Word, and readiness to move forward under new leadership.
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