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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
6
Local Elgin events feature a Barnstormers dance at the opera house on March 26 and a series of social visits and family gatherings. The Crider home exits quarantine, guests visit farms and towns, and residents attend weddings and birthdays while others plan travel and health updates.
Halvor H Gisleson born November 15 1860 on the Gisleson homestead in Clayton County spent his life there He died March 10 1941 after paralysis since 1932 Survived by widow five children two siblings eight sisters and brothers preceded him in death Funeral services held at Marion Lutheran Church with Rev S J Strandford Card of Thanks from family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and church members for support
Special offers run for a short time on genuine GE vacuum cleaners with rotary brushes and a floor cleaner with headlight, plus GE irons and an all metal ironing board. Also advertise toasters, Mazda electric lamps in stock with 110 and 126 volt options, and other GE appliances. Wm. E. Baumgartner, Jeweler, Elgin, Iowa.
U nivitie U nivitie St Paul s Elgin holds worship at 10 a m with church school at 11 a m Joseph C Warton minister invites attendance. Elyria Community Church conducts church school at 10 a m and worship at 11 15 a m Union Church Clermont offers worship at 7 30 p m inviting all to join in.
Elgin Baptist Church with Paul F. Zoschke as minister and Chrystal Miller as pianist lists Sunday morning service at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o'clock. No evening service. Worship in music by Clermont high school. Wednesday March 26 prayer service at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 9 p.m.
Lutheran church announces English service at St Olaf March 23 at 9 o clock Marion English at 11 o clock Norse at 7 30 p m Marion Luther League invites attendees Pastor Dr S J Strandford welcomes worshippers at each service.
Sharon Jeannine Anderson was born August 11, 1940 and died March 11 at home after a pneumonia illness. She was the youngest child of Mervin and Mrs. Anderson, with siblings Merlin Burdette and Elaine, and grandparents P J Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. John Wold.
Ole J Olson born November 25 1875 in Clayton county died at his Elgin home on March 16 aged 65 with four months and twenty one days. He married Emma Bauder January 5 1898 in Elgin and lived in Elgin Clermont and back to Elgin. Survivors include widow and eight children Mabel Victor Murray Ruth Gibson Nora Olson Ida Ruby Leona Otto E Olson Dorothy Ewing eight grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held at M E church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev J C Warton presiding and music by local musicians.
Mr and Mrs Mervin Anderson and family thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses during bereavement. They extend appreciation for tracking and help during moving and acknowledge a social hour arranged by the Marion congregation at the church parsonage.
Louis Hinkel of Wadena has been drafted for induction by the Fayette County Selective Service Board. He is among thirteen to report next Wednesday March 26 at West Union and will be sent to Fort Des Moines. Three alternates are also selected to replace any rejected draftees.
The Elgin Study Club gathered at Mrs F C Muehlethaler’s home Tuesday to study Cuba. The program featured Across the Island on the Central Highway and Economic Interdependence of the Americas. Annual officer elections were held with Rose Wall named president, Sue Bovis vice president, Louise Zosthke secretary, and Myrtle Falb treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Paul Liddle and Sonya of Van Cleve visited Mrs K E Mork from Friday to Sunday. On Saturday Abel Mork Almer Olson Melvin Olson Kenneth Mork and Imholt joined for a birthday anniversary celebration and helped her can meat.
Dr J E Longi of Eagle Grove was injured when his wife stepped on the starter of their cay, sending it over a curb. He was standing near hospital steps and was pinned, resulting in a broken ankle.
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