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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

02 Mar 1944

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

6

Local residents host varied weekend visits in Clermont area

A long list of social calls fills weekends in Clermont and surrounding towns. Guests include the Habegers and Eugene at the Miller home in Clermont, Olson and Curtiss in the Gilson home, and Mae’s birthday dinner at West Union hosted by the Andersons. Others travel to Chicago, Baileyville, Monona, Guttenberg, and Oelwein for visits, weddings, baptisms, and a navy commission ceremony.

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Allen Habeger Eugene Wm.b. Miller Clermont Louis Olson Curtiss Wayne Gilson Lyle Light Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station Paul Zurbriggen Garnet F. C. Muehlethaler P. J. Anderson Mae George Anderson West Union H. D. Yack Wm. Walthers Elkader Ed Shelton Ossian Gus Krueger Eldred Dummermuth Hollis Finch Fayette P. F. Zoschke Charlotte Tebbe Marian Probert Harry Johnson Otto Krueger Ruth Alfred Jacob Alfred, Jr Sumner Albert Petratz Mr . Jacob Hans Grether John Schaer Arbe Schroeder Postville John Steffens Sheldon Boyle Philip Hogan Robert Miller Oelwein Ed Boyle Walter Kohls Maggie Schricker Joe Baileyville A. L. Bradley Duluth Minn L. A. Grimes The Echo Grimes Bradly John Barnhouse Lew Grover Garl Rasmussen Sandra Otto Pearson Nels Olson Olson Louis Koevenig Hill City 5. D Guttenberg Ediewood Fred O'Dell Milwaukee Wis J. I. Phillips Wirley Gene Bailey Corp Walter Bovis Art Earle James Cox T. Shepard R. E. Doty Margaret Doty J. L. Bovis Maquoketa Wm. Tresemer Aulden Julius Kusian Edgar Bitters Iowa Falls Frank Dedrick Nell Delbert Williams Elders Chas. Feller Anna Schupbach Everett Welthorn Monona Ethel Kohler Janet Krohn Geraldine Kohler Chester Lakehurst New Jersey Robert Kohler Navy Air Corps Nelson Virginia Beverly Melvin Olson K. E. Mork Merlin Feller Anita Wayne Shipton Fred Schaer Frieda Etter George Vaughn Lavern Retz John Anderson Mr. Anderson John Falk Mabel Holzer Edwin Frieden Hazel Butikofer Fanny Frieden Albert Schupbach W. J. Grove Marie David Estherville S. W. Kuster J. F. Berndt Waukegan Ill Woodlawn Ave Max Thoma Ida Harry Frieden Froelich Karl Miller Marion Probert Richard Miller
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Lutheran Church March Services and Notices

Lutherans announce events for March two three and five. Norway district Ladies Aid meets March 2 followed by St Olaf boys club at 7 30 p m. Norwegian service at 11 o clock March 5 with Marion at 8 p m Luther League to follow. Pastor Dr S J Stratford invites all to attend every service with welcome.

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Norway St. Olaf Marion Luther League S. J. Strandford
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Elgin Baptist Church Schedule Notes

Elgin Baptist Church announces a Women's Missionary meeting Thursday afternoon at 2. Miss Katie Bauman hosts. Tonight at 8 prayer service with choir rehearsal to follow. Sunday worship at 10 with communion, Sunday school at 11, monthly dinner at 12 15, afternoon service at 2, Junior meeting at 2. Alfred Jacob Jr. is organist. Paul W F Zoschke is minister.

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Paul WF. Zoschke Alfred Jacob, Jr Katie ‘Bauman
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Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Star Service

The Methodist Church holds Sunday morning worship at 10. A choir rehearsal is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm. Special services Sunday afternoon at 2 30 for placing new stars on the service flag. Rev. Joseph C. Warton presides as minister.

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Joseph C. Warton
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Rackham Holt Biographys of George Washington Carver

Notable biography notes highlight Rackham Holt's George Washington Carver as a monumental epic of modern American life. Born into slavery, Carver's science work served the southern poor, elevating living standards and demonstrating lifelong dedication to others. Edwin Frieden and Mrs Frieden visited the Baldwin home last Tuesday.

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Rackham Holt George Washington Carver Tuskegee Slavery Southy Edwin Frieden Conrad Dilla Baldwin
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Fish Kept in Water Jar to Prevent Stale Japan History

A historical note recalls a practice in Japan less than a century ago where families kept small fish in a shared drinking water jar to keep the water from becoming stale. The fish served as a natural fountain of freshness and helped maintain taste and clarity in household water.

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Japan
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Perilous Chilean Nitrate Field Gambling Game

In Chilean nitrate fields workers gamble by holding lit dynamite sticks and betting who can last longest. Winners are paid and others may suffer fatal blasts. The dangerous contest reflects hazardous labor culture in remote mining towns.

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Chile
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Making Housekeeping Easier Demands Modern Food Store Help

The Modern Food Store aims to ease the immense housekeeping challenge faced by homemakers. With three meals a day nearly year round and extra snacks, rationing and coupons complicate planning. The article highlights the scale of daily food service in homes during wartime.

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Lesson for March 5 and Scriitire texte lesson

A March 5 lesson outline notes topics on religious education materials prepared for use by permission. It mentions selections elected and separated by the International Council of Religious Education and used with authorization.

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International Council of Religious Education
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Watch for Christ as World Crises Signal Faithful Readiness

A sermon emphasizes Jesus urging disciples to watch for the second coming while busy in the gospel work. It warns against false teachers amid crises, urges evangelism and mission preparation, and calls believers to watch and pray as they await Christ's return.

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Christ Jesus God the Father
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Arkansas Nickname Change to Wonder State by Legislature

The former Arkansas nickname Bear State has been replaced by Wonder State by an act of the legislature. The change formalizes a shift in state identity reflecting new branding adopted by lawmakers.

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Arkansas Bear State Wonder State
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City on seven bills Newton and seven hills story

City on seven hills Newton is described as a calm city. The piece mentions Ralph Waldo Emerson and eternity in relation to its geography. It notes an agricultural innovation using static electricity, called a static trap, tested in Sacramento California.

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Newton Ralph Waldo Emerson California Sacramento
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Indispensable Fibers in Demand for Ropes and Cords

Fibers are in great demand for ropes and cords used in electrical apparatus, communication linen, and shipbuilding. They are indispensable in both war and peacetime production.

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