Kensington club hosts one guest at Cedar Rapids visit
Mrs Hulda Stoehr entertained the Kensington club and Mrs Lena Cooley at her home Friday evening. Bridge results awarded prizes to Mrs Fred Kohler high, Mrs John Falk second, and Mrs Cooley traveling. Many neighbors and relatives visited in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns over the weekend and in early week, with numerous trips to residences across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Knudtson
Martyn
St. Paul
Minn
Tryphena Knudtson
Hulda Stoehr
Kensington Club
Lena Cooley
Fred Kohler
John Falk
Cooley
Karl Fox
C. B. Schori
Max.Thoma
Dean Culver
Oelwein
Springville
Lewis Thome
Chicago
Baltimore
Herbert
Dummermuth
Cedar Rapids
Henry Bartels
Celwein
Jacob Hoover
John Luchsinger
Ted Neuman
Richard
Reuben Howard
Bonnie
Fred Miler
Peter Luchsinger
L. C. Koevenig
Jimmy
Postville
Warren Harrington
Waterloo
C. J. Harrington
Edith Berg
Harringtons
Ed Anderson
F. D. ‘Welch
Wm, Baumgartner
Walter Kohls
Maynard
County Legion Auxiliary
Chas. Capper
Charles Jr
Marcia Wolf
Patsy
Stanley Capper
Stanley Lehman
Ruth Schupbach
Do's and Don'ts for Your Wool Clothing Care
Practical guidance for maintaining wool garments. Keep them clean and aired to prevent odor and matting. sun exposure repels larvae but may fade colors. Mend promptly to avoid further damage. Avoid drastic temperature changes and protect from pests. Store clean, pest free wool in a cool dark sealed place.
Freight train speeds at terminals set record in 1838
The average speed of freight trains between terminals reached a record high in 1838, surpassing 1920 speeds by 61 percent, reflecting rapid early railway performance growth.
Elgin Baptist Church Mother's Day Observance Plans
Elgin Baptist Church announces a Thursday afternoon 2 o'clock Mother's Day observance with the Tabitha and Mission Societies as guests. Sunday worship at 100 o'clock, Sunday school at 11, service at 3, and evening service at 8 with B Y P U in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Tabitha Society
The
Mission Society
Methodist Church Services and WSCS Circle Meetings
Sunday worship at 10 o'clock and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m. WSCS circle meetings Friday afternoon May 27 at Circle A Mrs Sam Lehman Circle B Mrs H H Wolf Circle C Mrs Ethel Kohler with picnic lunch Rev Joseph C Warton minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Cirle
Sam Lehman
H. H. Wolf
Ethel Kohler
Joseph C. Warton
Lutheran Church West confirms and classes schedule
Lutheran Church West schedules confirmation class on Friday at 9 am and 1 30 pm Sunday school at 10 45 am Norwegian services Sunday at 3 pm Lutheran Brotherhood meets at Highland Tuesday evening May 26 Parochial school begins Monday May 24 Mrs Clarence Johnson and Agnes Bilden teach East Church Sunday school 10 am Luther League Sunday evening Highland May 25 Highland Church Sunday school 9 30 am Services 10 30 am Jesus says If any man thirst let him come unto me and drink John 7 37 What are you thirsting for Rev Axel Shelveland Pastor nw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church
Lutheran Brotherhood
Highland
Clarence Johnson
Agnes Bilden
East Church
Highland Church
Jesus
Axel Shelveland
Baptist Vacation Bible School Opens at Local Church
Beginning Monday the Baptist church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 39 each morning except Saturday. Teachers include Ruth Krueger Mrs Guy Probert Hey and Mrs Paul F Zoschke. Classes cover preschoolers primaries juniors and intermediates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Ruth Krueger
Guy Probert, Hey
Paul F. Zoschke
Solicitors for Boy Scout Drive Asked to Return Reports
Dr. H. H. Wolf, chairman for the Boy Scout drive, has asked the Echo to remind all solicitors to submit their final reports by Saturday evening. Delays have hindered progress and he must report to district officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Drive
H. H. Wolf
The
Echo
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Fire Dept for Help
The Clark family thanks neighbors and the Elgin farm fire department for prompt help when their home was destroyed by fire. They express sincere appreciation for all assistance. Mr. and Mrs. Quinten Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farm Fire Department
Quinten Clark
Jack London Cremated at Glen Ellen Home Site
The writer Jack London was cremated and his ashes buried under a large red boulder on Sonoma mountains near his Glen Ellen California residence confirming his final resting place close to the place he called home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack London
Sonoma Mountains
Glen Ellen
Calif
Bible Teachings On Wine's Deceitfulness
A religious sermon warns that wine and liquor corrupt society and individuals. It cites Proverbs and Matthew to portray alcohol as deceitful, depraving, and demoralizing, linking intoxication to ruined careers, ruined families, and lost judgment. The preacher urges avoiding any drink to prevent moral downfall.
Mrs Hughes to Visit Relatives in Nebraska
Mrs F W Hughes of Los Angeles departs May 19 for Fremont to visit relatives and plans to reach Elgin by Memorial Day. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller of Oalswein welcome a daughter born Wednesday at the Oelwein hospital weighing 6 lbs 10 oz, the couple’s second grandchild through Sheldon Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hughes
Los Angeles
Calif
Fremont
Nebr
Elgin
Robert Miller
Oalswein
Oelwein Hospital
Sheldon Boyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barbara Wright
West Union
C. O. Christ
Erma Rehwinkle
Rochester
Menahga
B. J. ‘Baumgartner
Louies
Janet Krohn
Robert Kohler
Miss Krohn
Perry
Robert
L. J
Dir
Susie Alderson
Victor Maurer
Spokane
Wash
Opportunity
Maurer
Marie Mosby
L. G. Lehman
D. E. Tinker and Son
Shenandoah
Tinker
Fort Riley
Kansas
Marshalltown
Robert Sheldon
J. H. Williams
Fairbank
E. Hunsberger
Wm. Walthers
Elkader
Lea Walthers
Lynne
Garnaville
H. D
Clifton Wilson
Eldred Dummermuth
Wayne Gilson
Louis Johnson
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Marjorie
Evelyn Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Deaconess Hospital
Ella Johnson
Thomas Desmond
Columbus Junction
H. D. Yack
New Hampton
Filson Brothers
Nobelt
Elgin Clothes Shop
Mel Kohler
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Thornton & Minor
O’neill Drug
Prudential
R. P. Strauch
Iowa
Undaychool le Sion
Narold J. Landauist
D. Moody Bible Institute of
Uicano
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Reliiious Education
Sermiasion
Geo. H. Falb
America
Max Thoma
Elgin Furniture Store
F. C. Muehlethaler
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