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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
6
Numerous residents visit relatives and friends across Fayette, Clermont, West Union, and neighboring towns. Weekend gatherings, dinners, and small parties are noted, with travel to Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Chicago, and Rochester for work, military, or health reasons. A closing regional fact notes Japanese police exam practices.
Lutheran Church activity schedule includes Saturday confirmation classes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., Lenten services Wednesday at 8 p.m., Norwegian and English services, Vesper service next Sunday, and Lutheran Brotherhood meetings on March 20 and March 30. Rev. Axel Shelveland outlines programs and urges attendance.
Paul F. Zoschke is minister Alfred Jacob Jr is organist. Tonight prayer service and Bible study at 8 00. Choir rehearsal at 9 00. Sunday morning worship at 10 00. Sunday school at 11 00. No evening services Sunday.
The Sunday school meets at 11 o clock and choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 30 pm The WSCS circle meetings are Thursday afternoon April 1 Circle A with Mrs Ed Klingman Circle B with Mrs W Kuster Circle C with Mrs Henry Feller Rev Joseph C Warton is the minister.
A memorial service for Arlene Olson is planned at 11 o clock on March 28 at the Norway church. Pastor Dr S J Strandjord invites all to attend and welcomes everyone to each service.
The OPA sets permanent maximum prices for corn from farm to retail. Peak prices vary by variety and point in the chain, with No. 2 yellow corn at Chicago priced at about 1.02 dollars per 56 pound bushel.
The record notes that saccharin was discovered in 1879 by Constantin Fahlberg and Ira Remsen. This brief entry highlights the mid 19th century breakthrough in artificial sweetener history.
A March scripture lesson discusses the resurrection appearances of Jesus in John 20 19 31 and revelatory themes from Revelation 1 18. It emphasizes transformed fear into joy through faith in Christ and extends lessons of strength belief and mission for all disciples guided by the Holy Spirit.
The American Legion and Auxiliary met March 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle with Mrs Oliver Torkelson as assisting hostess. The president read the pledged change to align with Public Law 623 amendment stating the right hand over the heart during the pledge. A motion passed to donate $5 to the Red Cross. Empty spools were sent to Knoxville.
Town reports ongoing damage from air rifles harming street lights and other property. Officials know the guilty youths and will prosecute if trouble continues. Parents urged to check on their sons carrying air rifles. U.S. sheep stock on Jan 1, 1943 was about three percent lower than the previous year.
The annual Bible Day program will be held Sunday at 11:15 AM led by Hugo Hackmann. Scripture readings from three translations will be performed by Geraldine Pinney, Marcella Krueger and Marian Probert.
The Elgin Study Club met with Mrs. R. A. Crider Tuesday evening of last week. Adelia Torkelson presented The Scandinavians and Mildred Habeger presented Polish Settlements in the U. S. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Paul F. Zoschke's home on March 30.
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