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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
6
Elgin residents attend cantatas at the Baptist church on May 10, visit relatives in Elkader and Cedar Rapids, and welcome guests from Decorah and Postville. Local planting progresses with H W Fath starting 30 acres, while local clergy and families travel for church and social events across Fayette, Dorchester, and New Albany.
The Watch presents editorials by this year’s graduating students reflecting on their final weeks of school. Each member chose subjects to express personal views and interests after four years of attendance, offering a window into their perspectives as they near graduation.
Education columnist Dale DeSart argues that true schooling empowers youths with reading and writing skills, broad knowledge, and better job prospects. He cites literacy gaps in the United States and urges pursuit of higher education beyond an eighth grade education.
Edith Holzer discusses vocational guidance to steer students toward suitable careers amid twenty thousand job options. The piece argues guidance should be personal, not imposed by others, and taught early in high school through dedicated courses to help informed, continued study and accurate job information.
Elizabeth Foxwell writes on the swift approach of graduation and the shift from school to adulthood. She notes the support of teachers during school and the need to navigate life independently after graduation, urging gratitude for the opportunity to graduate and pursue any chosen career path.
The article argues bookkeeping mirrors ancient tally on sticks and is simple enough for farmers and housekeepers to use. It stresses the value of basic accounting and its planning benefits, noting it extends beyond personal finance into practical daily management.
J J Snyder and Mrs Louis Klingman promote a Mother’s Day service on the second Sunday in May at 10 o’clock with baptismal and membership confirmations. Members are urged to invite those who are old or infirm, bring flowers, and attend Sunday school at 11. The church notes growth with three departments including a new Beginners class led by Mesdames C B Schori and George Falk.
J J Snyder named sinister. La Fonda Shafer is pianist. Sunday school at 10 15 a m Mothers Day service at 11 15 a m with special music and baptismal and membership opportunities. Emphasizes Mothers Day as a yearly life lesson for all. Choir reheares at Fred Rothlisberger home Friday evening.
Lutheran Church notes list Norway at 10 30 English services Marion at 8 Young People services May 17 Marion at 10 30 a program by a Luther College student Norway at 2 30 program by Luther College students All welcome at each service Pastor S Strandjerd and Faster extend welcome.
The Baptist church schedules a May program with a Mother’s Day service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. The choir performs a cantata Zion at 8 p.m. on May 10. Additional meetings include a May 12 male chorus, May 14 prayer meeting, May 8 final cantata rehearsal, and a May 17 Sumner meeting at 3 p.m. Pastor Ph Laver invites attendees.
In Oak Grove Mr and Mrs Wm Kohls Jr celebrated their silver wedding with a surprise party on May 1. Rain delayed guests but 26 attended the decorated home. Rev Ph Lauer spoke of love and service, refreshments followed, and a gift was received with thanks. May they joyfully reach a golden anniversary.
F D Welch and Mr and Mrs J I Phillips drove to Volga City Sunday and visited at the F J Keeling home.
West Union visitors Josephine Kniel and Mrs Edna Bopp stayed at the C S Kniel home until Sunday. Mrs Fred E Schorr returns to Faribault Minnesota after a month at the M Rackon home Winona. Mrs Earl G Greenley moves to Volga City to open a Rite-Way grocery after selling Clayton store. Several residents attend C E S meeting in New Hampton. Roy Halverson breaks left elbow after falling from a horse. Dinner gatherings include Mary Frances Hoyt with Dr R V Brandt and Lois, and Wilma Steinmetz. F C Muehlethaler and son Lawrence visit Forest Park Illinois to bring Rosa Muehlethaler and Katie Bauman home for summer. Decorah Journal asks if Decorah will play pinochle or baseball this summer as ball club seeks support. Fred Huebsch Karl Konzen and R P Strauch plan Des Moines trip for Town Press Association meeting.
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