Local social notes from West Union and surrounding areas
A long list of visits and gatherings hits West Union and nearby towns including West Union, Wadena, Clermont, Manch ester, and Fayette. People named include Mrs. Chris Wenger, Mrs. Winfield Masonhall, H R Humphry, Lt. Pox, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoehr, Chas Wenger, Robert Kohler, Pvt. Keith Kohler, and many more. A United Service Women meeting is planned, Wool donations are requested, and other families share news of travel illness, hospital stays, moves and community events. The Cub Pack 54 held a meeting with original plays and announced future pet parade and kite tournament.
Lutheran Church confirms and parochial school opens May 17
Lutheran West Church holds confirmation class Saturday at 9 am and services Sunday at 9 30 am with Luther League Sunday evening. Mission Society meets next Wednesday. Parochial school begins May 17 at Groth school house with teacher Signy Hanson. Rev. Axel Shelveland pastor. Group hosts for World Action envelopes and a Norwegian service at 11 am. A neighborly surprise housewarming for Mabel Holzer featured gifts and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
Luther League
The
Mission Society
Martin Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Ivan Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Wm. Burrow
Richard Griebenow
Lester Anderson
Albert, Halverson
Stirs
Sampson
Groth
Signy Hanson
World Action
Axel Shelveland
Edwards to Preach at Clermont Church Sunday
The Rev. Chas. F. Edwards of Decorah will conduct the evening service next Sunday May 16 and preach at 3 o'clock at the Church of the Savior in Clermont. The public is invited to attend. Edwards is the church minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Edwards
Decorah
Church of the Savior
Clermont
May church services and Lutheran appeal note
May 16 9 30 am Marion Norse services Norway 11 am English service May 23 St Olaf 9 15 am Marion 11 am English service Offering for Lutheran World Action Come to church You are welcome at each service Dr S J Stratford Pasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Norway
St. Olaf
Lutheran World Action
S. J. Strandford
Elgin Baptist Church Service Schedule and Choir
Elgin Baptist Church lists Paul F. Zoschke as minister and Alfred Jacob Jr as organist. Prayer service Thursday at 7 p m. Choir rehearsal 9 p m. Sunday worship 10 a m with Sunday school 11 a m. Service at Sumner 3 p m and evening service 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Sumner
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Activities
Sunday morning worship begins at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir rehearsal is Thursday evening at 7 30. Reverend Joseph C Warton serves as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Warton
Milwau kie shipyard work and homesick note from Fred Pinney
Fred Pinney writes from Milwau kie Oregon that he now works in a shipyard as shipfitters helper and is hopeful the job lasts. He enjoys the country but feels lonely without homefront contact. The Echo keeps him posted but he wants more news. Walter Lehman 37 expresses appreciation for cards letters and hospital visits. Frank Boyle birthday dinner held at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pinney
Milwaukie
Oregon
the Echo
Walter Lehman
Lesson for May Sixteenth May 16 Subject and Text
Lesson for May 16 presents selected scripture text and subject matter authorized by the International Council of Religious Education. The material is used with permission and follows standard doctrinal study guidelines for church classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
Peter and John Preach to Samaritans Lesson Text
Biblical study on acts eight teaching about salvation as gift not earned. Peter and John guide new Samaritans, stressing Holy Spirit indwelling, grace, and responsibilities of believers to testify and grow in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Samaria
Christ
Peter
John
God
Holy Spirit
Simon Magus
Jerusalem
Cedar Rapids Visitors and Local Gatherings
Mrs. Joe Kinan and Judith and Jerry visited Cedar Rapids from Thursday to Sunday at her mother Mrs. Dilla Baldwin’s home. Guests of Mrs. C Christ at a Monday chicken supper included Russell Wenger and others. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wede and Mere lene and Glenda spent Sunday at the Ole Erickson home near West Union. Mrs. Howard Strong moved to Cedar Rapids with plans to live with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold N. Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Hulda Stoehr
Roy French
Elkader
Harry Baldwin
Donna
Wayne Sparks
Barrie .Lee
Waterloo
Lew"Gruver
Robert
Elmer Bear
Dilla Baldwin
Reuben Miller
Walter Crane
West Union
Rudy Posseh
Elkeder
Homer Dill
John Lint
Fayette
Oscar Possehl
St. Olaf
Ralph Possehl
Dill
Dorothy Nourse
Estherville
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Corp
Lorence Muehlethaler
Mabel Holzer
Miss Holzer
Rudy Yunker
Louise Schori
John Falk
Anna Falk
Tommy Howard
George Vaughn
Allen Habeger
J. D. Moody
Mike Adrian
Tille Hanson
Fred Kohler
Jake Miller
Fred Nydegger
Hulda
Alfred Cook
Virgil
Judy
Mer- Keith Kohler
Jim Cook
H. H. Wolf
Wm. Wenger
Marvel
Barbara
Volga
Reuben Wickler
Monona
B. H. Brackin
Chas. Wenger
Russell
Helen
Wayne Gilson
Gary
Karen
Mary Cook
Jim Christ
Russell Wenger
Joe Kinan
Judith and
Jerry
Robert Kohler
Keith Kohler
Leo
Robert Falk
Fred Wede
Merelene
Glenda
Ole Erickson
Howard Strong
BE G, Curry
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BP VC Bert Ee
Gtaey
Chris Wenger
Winfield
Masonhall
Ard
H. R. Humphry
J. M. Frey
Wadena
Karl Fox
BL Schori
Pox
Princeton University
James Christ
John McMillan
Bob Falk
Bendale
Luana
Take Pfister
Fayette Fri
Rosa ‘Pfister
Marion Lind
Union St
Manchester
Oscar Lind
August Hahmann
Chas. Peters
Melvin Hanson
Lew Gruver
John Barnhouse
Leo Schori, Jr
Postville
Keith Waters
Rand Gruver
Curtiss
Richard Miller
United Service Women
Gladys Butikofer
Baumgartner
West Eig
Des Moines
Irma
Chas
Hader
D. E. Tinker
Alan
Camp Riley
Kansas
Lawrence Etter
Sandra
Frieda Etter
Dorothy
Hawkeye
Ruby Benson
Burnell
Benson
Will
Frank Pinney
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Robert Burg
Elmer Pinney
Ervin Etter
Colleen
Janesville, Wis
John Tinker and
Moetewin
Strawberry’ Point
Bob
Jon Kruse
Farmersburg
Mrs
Henry Kruse
George Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Filgin
Standard Oil
Lea Schori, Jr
Burton Wolf
Lutheran Church
Gene Habeger
Rollo, Mo
Wilson Brothers
Elgin Clothes Shop
Mel Kohler
Elgin Baptist Church
George Boyle
Floyd Boyle
Frank Boyle
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Iowa
Ll Lundquist
Moody Bible Institute of
Uni
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Foot Comfort Department
Max Thoma
America
Trav
Victory Baby
Leez
Elgin Furniture Store
DIAL
F. C. Muehlethaler
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