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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1961
Page
6
Residents of Leila area host and attend numerous gatherings with neighbors Ines Shaffer and Martha Frieden noted among guests. Frequent visits relate to extended families including Medberry Hanson and Klein families with multiple weekend dinners and Sunday visits observed across Postville West Union Clermont and Marion communities.
February 15 1962 governors note 4-H club members growth in citizenship and practical skills praised as rewards for local clubs and personal effort. Several residents recover from hospital stays and return home after treatments and checkups.
Apostolic Christian Church announces hat making with Mrs LaVerne Swenson and Mrs Millard Nelson Sr. on March 1. All are welcome. Sunday morning services run 9:15 to 11:30, Sunday school 9:30 to 11:30, church services follow. Sunday afternoon song service 12:38 to 1:08. Church progress 1:08 to 2:06.
On Thursday March 9 the church schedules a prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. followed by a 9:00 p.m. choir practice. Sunday March 12 offers morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with CBYF at 7:15 p.m. and an evening gospel hour at 8:00 p.m. Guest speaker Rev Richard Krell of First Baptist West Union preaches at morning worship. Rev Eldon Schroeder to speak at the new Church Extension Project in Waterloo.
Circle Mary hosts at Mrs Martin Wenger residence with Cne Muehlethaler assisting. Mrs Lester Gehring to present the lesson. Mrs H H Wolf will entertain circle Nora at her home with Mrs Norris Capper assisting. Mrs Mel Kohler to give the lesson.
The First Baptist Church of Elgin is remodeling its kitchen with new tile walls and flooring. After construction, metal kitchen fixtures will be installed. The church has made several improvements in recent years.
Mrs Lena Cooley returned Friday from Postville hospital after a five day stay for wrist fracture. Mrs Celia Kohls broke her left wrist Saturday and went to Postville Hospital for x rays and a cast. Earl Seitz remains a medical patient at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union, admitted Thursday. Mrs Henry Gilson entered Postville Hospital Sunday for treatment. H D Yack fell ill while visiting Virtus Yack in Excelsior Springs Missouri and returned home Tuesday with Mrs Yack after a week.
John Tillotson torn out the remaining wood floor in front of his business building and will install a concrete floor that will later be covered with tile.
Fatale of Appkent ilson Deceased estate in Fayette County Iowa appoints executor by District Court. He directs all creditors to present claims legally authenticated for allowance and all debtors to pay promptly. ROBERT D. WILSON dated February 20, 1961. Attorney for Executor: W. ANTES, First National Bank, West Union Iowa.
A small fire broke out at the H. F. Robbins home in Elgin Tuesday morning but Elgin firemen quickly controlled it. Chief Elmer Lantz says only charred wood and ceiling around the chimney suffered damage.
Pleasant Valley Homemakers postpone their meeting by one week due to tournaments. The gathering will be held Friday March 17 at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs Clifton Miller.
The Elgin-Highland Lutheran Parish under Pastor Dennis A Sintrud posts March activities. Jr Confirmations and choir butchers Jr events, Sunday school worship and L League dinners at Elgin. Mixtweek services and Women of the church meet, with worship and Bible class times listed.
A brief notice indicates a midweek coffee hour scheduled at 9 16 p m with a reference to a coffee hour activity. The readable text does not specify location or organizers.
St Pauls Methodist Church invites worship Sunday March 12 at 10 00 a m with Sunday school at 11 00 a m Pastor Donald T Caspers leads the service. Church events listed for the day.
Myria Community Church lists Sunday events on March 12 with Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship service at 11 16 am.
Town in Iowa ranks sixth for total roads and streets, boasting about 111,500 miles in the state network. The crowded network highlights extensive transportation infrastructure across towns and counties.
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