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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
6
Long list of local visits and gatherings as families from Postville Cedar Falls and Decorah hosted and visited relatives and friends. Births baptisms and anniversaries noted. plans include travel to Des Moines Ottumwa and California with updates on marriages and hospital visits.
The speaker argues that comfort in English Bible translation is stronger than mere soothing and means to strengthen and empower. In Isaiah 41 10 and 14 God reassures Israel, calling them worms yet promising help. True courage comes from knowing God, not self reliance, as believers gain backbone through faith.
A sermon ties the Edward My Son tragedy to the nature of God as powerful and good. It argues a God who is not simultaneously both would ruin the world, and asserts Jehovah as Covenant Maker who never faints. The earth changes but the Lord’s Word endures.
The church lists morning worship at 10:00, Sunday School at 11:00, and youth fellowship Monday at 7:30. Junior choir 8:45, senior choir 7:15. A Dubuque District rally attendee praised Dr. Smith. Discussion on Our Faith in God set for Nov 13. Circle Naomi chicken supper Nov 10. Youth Following candy sale. Rev Gerald Bisbee speaker Nov 17. Bruce D. Jones, Minister.
Arthur Ittermanm M Th pastor leads revival in Sumner starting Wednesday November 2 with services daily. Activities include Ladies Mission Society choir prayer and study, Sunday worship and Sunday school, dinner, choir and board meetings, and a 70th anniversary service. Northwestern Christian Workers conference meets in North Freedom Wisconsin November 4 to 6.
Elgin residents include Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner and Mrs. Meyer visiting New Hampton for hospital time. Several local families hosted dinners and gatherings, with visits to hospitals, home hospitality, and a family reunion noted. Ellen Keiser and Fath visited in West Union as others called on relatives and attended multiple social events.
Farmers learn cattle shelter space needs with access to yards. Calves require 20 to 25 square feet, yearlings need 40 square feet, and large cattle up to 45 square feet of shelter space.
St Olaf Lutheran churches announce events from Friday November 4 bazaar to Sunday November 6 mission service at 11 o'clock with Pastor L O Bjorke sermon. Thursday November 10 Marion Ladies Aid annual meeting hosted by Mrs Allen Anderson and Mrs Herb Gass. Services welcomed by Dr S J Strandford.
Pastor A. O. Nesget conducts Sunday school in Elgin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday November 3 features the Ladies Aid bazaar at the Elgin opera house at 8:00 p.m.
Henry K Peterson thanks friends and relatives for letters cards flowers and visits while in Lutheran hospital and after returning home expressing how much they were enjoyed.
A brief courtesy note expresses gratitude for cards letters gifts and flowers received during a hospital stay at St Marys Hospital in Rochester. Mrs Orvin Thompson extends thanks and says the kindness will be remembered.
Florence Anderson expresses gratitude to Elgin friends for cards prayers and good wishes that aided her recovery and asks readers to continue support. The notice appears in a local want ad context urging use of the Want Ads.
A narrative on how children's make believe reflects inner feelings and tensions. Ben dislikes baths and imagines them as forever drying. Alice channels envy of a new sister into a ribbon for death. The piece urges adults to listen to play to understand underlying needs and emotions.
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