Community figures gather for varied social visits
A string of local visits and travels fills the week: guests at Henry Bartels in Oelwein include the Luchsingers Hoover Neumann and others, with Carlson Neumann and Lester Luchsinger returning to Camp Chaffee after furlough. Numerous dinners, hospital stays, and birthdays appear as Fayette and surrounding counties share news of travel, illness, enlistment, and family arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luchsinger
Jake Hoover
Ted ‘Neumann
Richard
Lester Luchsinger
Henry Bartels
Oelwein
Lester
O¢elwein
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Elgin
Ted Neumann
Walter Neumann
Strawberry Point
Pvt
Carl Neumann
Doris
Lillian Bierer
Washington, D. C
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Card of Appreciation for Hospital Stay
Fred Schaer thanks friends for cards letters and visits during hospital confinement. His note expresses gratitude for the comfort and pleasure received from supporters and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schaer
Card of Thanks Acknowledging Kindness After Bereavement
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and helpful acts during our bereavement. Thanks to singers for songs, pallbearers, floral tributes, and Rev Zoschke for comforting words. William Pritchard Walter Amos Pritchard and family Mrs A E Seeveil and family Sisters Mrs W G Kurz Mrs J V Jackson Mrs J M Yates Lea Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoschke
William Pritchard
Walter Amos Pritchard
A. E. Seeveil
W G. Kurz
J. V. Jackson
J. M. Yates
Lea Baldwin
Lutheran West Church Joint Services and Activities
The Lutheran West Church announces joint services by the three congregations Sunday at 10 30 conducted by Chaplain BE Ramsey. No Sunday school or Luther League. Lunch served by the ladies. Confirmation classes meet Saturday at 9 30 with an adult class Tuesday evening. Lenten services in church parlors next Wednesday at 8. East Church Confirmation class Saturday at 2. Sewing Circle Thursday afternoon March 4. Lenten services Thursday evening March 11 at 8. We welcome Chaplain Ramsey and family. Rev Axel Shelveland, Pastor.
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West Church
E. Ramsey
Luther League
East Church
Ramsey
Axel Shelveland
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Activities
The Methodist Church holds Sunday morning worship and the Sacrament of the Lord's Prayer at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11. Choir rehearsal is Thursday evening at 7 30. Rev. Joseph C. Warton is the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Warton
Church Services Schedule for March
March dates list English service at Marion at 11 o clock and St Olaf at 7 30 p m March 7 with no League at Marion March 14 Norway at 11 o clock Marion at 8 p m Luther League invites attenders Come to church Dr B J Strandjord Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
St. Olaf
Norway
J. Strandjord
World Day of Prayer Observed by Tabitha Society
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist church sponsors The World Day of Prayer on Friday evening March 12 at 8 00 oclock. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Progressive Study Clubs Host All Day Meeting
Progressive Study Club members and their families gathered for an all day session at Coronel Frieden's home on Wednesday February 24. A pot-luck dinner followed. Afternoon programs included Roll Call, Valentine verses, a business meeting, the Story of Lincoln, and poems by Edgar Guest read by Elizabeth Foxwell and Geraldine Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Home Study Club
Coronel Frieden
Valentine
Lincoln
Elizabeth Foxwell
Edgar
Geraldine Shaffer
Progress Club Hosts March Meeting and Red Cross Gift
Janet Krohn hosted the Progress Club on Monday evening March 1 with guest Geraldine Kohler of Ches ter. The program included Chapter 6 of the Great American Novel read by Mrs. Howard Strong, Hot Weather Opera read by Mrs. George Anderson, and a Mae Anderson quiz. A business meeting approved a $10 Red Cross donation and a bond purchase. Next meeting will be a St Patrick’s pot-luck at Mrs Harold Schneider’s house with hostesses Mrs Ed Medberry Mrs Arthur Lantz and Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Krohn
Progress Club
Geraldine Kohler
Chester
Howard Strong
Kyle Crichton
George Anderson
Mae Anderson
Red Cross
Soy beans lead in labor per hour over livestock
For an hour of labor, soy beans yield higher production than any livestock. Hogs provide more food per acre and per hour than other livestock, making them the top choice in efficiency.
Bible Lessons On Drunkenness Warn Americans
A March lesson from the International Council of Religious Education condemns intoxicants and links drunkenness to military defeat national decay and eternal loss. It cites Is aiah and Galatians to urge repentance and stronger church action. Local notes report community visits, social gatherings and brief updates from area residents.
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David
Ziklag
Isaiah
God
Israel
Assyria
America
Mr. Drinker
Church of Christ
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Anna Falk
H. H. Wolf
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Leo Schori, Jr
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R. P. Strauch
Chicago
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International Council of Religious Education
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S. W. Kuster
C. J. Harrington
Ed Mackey
West Liberty
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Myron Rex
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Mr. Mackey
Council Bluffs
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Furniture Store
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