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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
6
Numerous families and relatives from West Union and surrounding towns visited homes and shared meals this weekend. Notable visits included the Kohls, Boyle, Klingman, Schori, and Helmers households, with guests from Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Des Moines. A birth announced at Postville hospital names David Robert Rohler, while other notices mention Rex Cairns’ death in California and Senkler family relocation to St Paul.
A playful guide advises girls to craft gloves and mittens with matching accessories. It suggests DIY methods like adding nails or sequins, plaid wool mitts, penny based embellishments on barrettes, pins, and earrings to create coordinated outfits.
The Tabitha Society at Iri Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. A prayer service is set for 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal follows at 9 p.m. Sunday activities include morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and an evening service at 8. The minister is Paul F. Zogdhke with Alfred Jacob jr as organist.
Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. Rev Joseph C Warton serves as minister.
Luther an Church announces March 24 services at St Olaf 9 30 a m and Mavion 11 a m Confirmation classes are cancelled Saturday March 23 Come to church You are welcome at each and every service Pastor S J Strandford reads this notice
Mary Matthys expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards gifts and flowers during illness and for cards sent on her 85th birthday. She notes the kindness helped make the time more pleasant.
Judson Conner died March 30 at 2 16 a m at his Elgin home after months of illness at age 76 years six months eight days He was born Sept 2 1969 on the Arthur Chapman farm and lived in Forest City and Elgin He married Cassie Emily Dickenson in 1891 and farmed then moved to Elgin in 1920 Survived by five children 12 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren four sisters two half brothers and many relatives Funeral services were held March 12 at the home and Hy ria church conducted by Rev J C Warton with six grandsons as casket bearers Card of Thanks from the Dummermuth Patterson and Conner families.
The text outlines a March 24 lesson from the Union Newspaper on religious subjects. It mentions the International School of Religious Associations and the use of materials by permission.
A sermon argues that revival for America mirrors Israel's healing through humility, prayer, and turning from sin. Samuel's leadership prompts collective repentance, intercession, and trust in God for forgiveness and victory over foes, urging readers to seek God and revive faith in troubled postwar times.
A series of candidate notices from Fayette County leaders seeking party nominations in the June 1946 primaries and a January 2, 1948 term start. Nominees include Republican hopefuls for County Recorder, Treasurer, County Attorney, County Auditor, Clerk of Courts, State Representative, Sheriff, and Supervisor, plus Democratic bids for Clerk of District Court and State Representative. Named towns include West Union, Oelwein, Elgin, Elgin, Eldorado, Hawkeye, and Don Shaw.
For the supervisor nomination to begin January 1, 1947 and the Republican primary on June 3, 1946 in Fayette County, L. T. N. Olson of Clermont with Mrs. Walter Mitts Mrs. Otto Blockhus Mrs. Francis West and Mrs. John Friederich of Garber traveled to Hudson South Carolina Saturday morning to attend the funeral of Martin Rice held Sunday. They returned Monday evening.
A short feature on beauty tips mentions olive oil in shampoo for dry hair and tar soap darkening hair, notes olive oil on brows and lashes for sheen, and flags tar soap as best for dark hair while warning it may not suit blondes.
Esther Kimball named executrix by District Court Fayette County Iowa on March 11 1948. Creditors must present claims properly authenticated for allowance and all debts should be paid to the executrix’s attorney W Davidson.
A curious note suggests Monday sees the highest cold start rate. Possible causes include weekend late hours lowering resistance and, conversely, extra sleep reducing risk. Another factor proposed is lower cleanliness standards on weekends influencing spread.
Dinner guests Tuesday at the Sam Lehman home included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frieden Mrs Lao Foels Jake Friederich and Fern Mrs Anna Schupbach and Glen Mrs Wm Schupbach and Marsha and Mrs Otto Blockhus. Mrs Sam Lehman visited Charles City last Wednesday staying with her daughter Mrs Lyle Leath and family. Mr Lehman and Bertha J Casper went to Charles City Saturday and all returned home Sunday.
South American girl meets two confident men from U. and Pan fantasy with marvelous dancing and songs. Fred Astaire and Lucille Bremer lead the film in a cheerful revue style.
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