Community notes of Elgin West Union weekend visits
The column lists residents and guests visiting in Elgin West Union area towns from Friday through Sunday. Names include Baumgartner, Torkelson, Frieden, Blockhus, Habeger, Cook, Schupbach, Mosby, and others visiting farms, clinics, and churches. Several trips to Rochester Mayo Clinic for checkups are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Loertscher
Sumner
J. B. Miller
Elgin
Francis West
Arnold Jones
Otto Blockhus
Jim Yearous
M.V. Kiple
Allen Habeger
Everett Cook
Postville
Waterloo
Chevrolet School of Instruction
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Lena Schupbach
Fanny Frieden
Oscar Frieden
Ole‘ Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Kasper Hanson
Rudy Possehl
Floyd
Rudy, Jr
Possehl
Frieden
Severin Blockhus
Sandra
Walter Mitts
Linda
John
Otto Blockthus
Otis Blocktus
Don Fauser
Oelwein
Oliver Torkelson
G. J. Mosby
Chase Chapman
Fanny Friedep
Ida
Dice
Albert Salaphin
Joe Dinan
Sam Howard
John Metzger
Louis Klingman
H. H. Wolf
F. C. Mueklethaler
Paul Zurbriggen
Rochester
Mayo Clinic
Anna Gurideraon
Oelwelh
Bertha Frisbie
Acappella Choir
University of Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
West Union
Iowa
South Dakota
Joanne Mosby
Sylvan Torkelson
Lois Ryan
Marlys Wenger
Dorothy
Delores
Ione
Amy Low Torkelson
Harry Everett
Albert Lee Dennler
del Swein
Hans Winkler
Mary Ogle
Mavre de Grace
Maryland
Georgana Falb
University of Iowa
G. H. Falk
Lester Luchsinger
Jacob Hoover
Chester Arthur
John Sherman
Qelwein
Leon Shepard
Sandra Shepard
H. T. Kundtson
St. Paul
Roscoe Larson
John Dennler
Pauline Dennler
Ida Christen
Dean DeSart
Clermont
Ray DeSart
Power of Right Living in Acts 20 Ephesus tribute to Paul
A 1943 religious lesson highlights the Ephesian farewell to Paul at Miletus, praising his ministry and character. It argues true tribute comes from daily living Christlike values, urging readers to reflect on their own worth to the community and to God. The piece cites Philippians 3 14 and Ephesians 5 6 21 as guiding verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ephesus
Miletus
God
Jesus
Christ
Chicago
Los Angeles
Boston
Miami
Hee TRE Acta 20 17 38 Philippians Votional Reading
A brief liturgical note highlights a votional reading from Philippians within a church service. The segment emphasizes themes of unity and encouragement as part of Ephegians SRE activities.
Wycliffe Writes of Bible Led Governance Under God
The 14th century reformer John Wycliffe argued that accepted Bible teachings would yield government by and for the people. Four centuries later the American republic formed, its Constitution and Bill of Rights grounded in God’s Word, enabling a successful democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wycliffe
Methodist Church Plans Lenten and Easter Services
Morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11. All church birthday party Friday 2:00 PM. Pot luck supper with meat and cake. bring escalloped potatoes potato salad vegetables salad or dessert and your table service. Singspiration of old church songs followed by religious picture. Pastor continues Lent series on The Apostle's Creed next Sunday. Palm Sunday March 21 open for membership transfer or confession of faith. Baptismal service for little children Easter Sunday March 28. Circles meet Thursday March 18 Ada Ruth Naomi groups with listed hosts. Pastor Rev Brute D. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chas. Wenger
Mary Cook
Ruth
Lou Dennler
Naomi
Max Hunsberger
Brute D. Jones
Elgin Baptist Church Midweek Bible Study and Services
Interim Pastor Rev. G P Schroeder and Ruth Krueger the organist lead a midweek bible study and prayer hour Thursday March 11 at 8 pm with choir rehearsal at 9 pm. Sunday March 14 worship at 10 am followed by school at 11 am and evening worship at 8 pm. Cordial invitation to all to attend any service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Schroeder
Ruth Krueger
God
Lutheran Church Notice for Marion Ladies Aid Meetings
Marion Ladies Aid hosts listed Mrs Clarence Kirkeberg Mrs Kenneth Kjosa and Mrs Cornelius Reierson with services announced for March 11 and March 14 at 11 o clock. Dr H J Strandford, pastor, invites all to attend every service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ladies’ Aid
Clarence Kirkeberg
Kenneth Kjosa
Cornelius, Reierson
Marion
J. Strandford
Card of Thanks and spring robin sighting note
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital visit and cards from Postville. Also mentions Mrs. Alta Klingman noting a robin near her home on Monday morning March 8, with comments on a delayed first robin sighting this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Klingman
Weekend Visitors and Births Highlight Elgin Local News
Elgin area residents hosted guests at multiple weekend gatherings including Mr and Mrs Edward Scholpp of Chicago and Mr and Mrs L D Hitch. Rev Bruce Jones became parents to Kathryn Diatine born March 4 at West Union hospital. Three babies were born Friday the 13th at Sacred Heart hospital LeMars. all are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Hitch
A. M. Weibel
Frank Greenley
Max Thoma
Thos. E. Howard
Bruce D. Jones
West Union Hospital
Kathryn Diatine
Ada Kay
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Ethel Kohler
John Falb
Louis Stalbaum
Elkader
Schroeder
Minneapolis
B. J. Baumgartner
C. M. Green
Pasadena
Calif
The
Echo
Green
Iowa University
Iowa City
Cubs
Sox
Pirates
Browns
Sacred ‘Heart Hospital
LeMars
Ancient fish and forest loss tease longevity myths
Old fish claim salmon living up to a century while carp may reach 150 years. Rates of forest destruction last year totaled 30 lion acres with a 38 billion dollar loss in the fire season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acu
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Ilness
Carl and
Otto Torkelson
Cedar Rapids
Businness
International Council
WNU
Dr. Newton
Steele's Grocery
Pillsbury
Monarch
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
T.T. Loftsgard
Edward
Scholppl
Edward, Jr
Robert Wilson
Bu Paulson
Ade
B & H Cash Store
Lena Baumgartner
Harold Halverson
DIAL
West Elgin
RED Cross
Eigin Echo Dial
Boyer’s
Elgin, Iowa
Hal Aian
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C. Muchlethaler
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