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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
7
A long list of residents from Plaingiéld and nearby towns visit relatives and friends across multiple homes. Guests travel from Sioux Falls and Cedar Rapids to Decorah and Lake Elmo, with several weeked and Sunday dinners noted. Ongoing care includes a trip to Iowa City for a hospital visit and a move to Marshalltown for a family member.
A community sale at Moore's attracts a wide guest list including Dorell Cuthbert and family from Sioux Rapids, Harold Conner from Kirk, Norman Mitts from Cedar Falls, and many others visiting in the Walter Mitts home. Overnight guests include Rev. and Mrs. Harlan Block and Des Moines visitors Julie, Joan, and Jane.
The Apostolic Christian Church lists Sunday morning services from 10:15 to 11:30 with a 10:30 to 11:30 sermon, Sunday afternoon services from 12:30 to 1:00, and song services from 1:00 to 2:00, detailing a full day of worship activities.
Marion news lists church activities for St Olaf and Gunder Lutheran Churches led by Pastor Henry J. Mathie. Junior choir practice Thursday at 7:30, senior choir Friday at 8, junior confirmation Saturday at 8, reception for Pastor S J Strandford at 7:30, worship Sunday at 11, church school 9:45, Luther League supper at Norway 7, joint board meeting Monday at 8 at Norway church.
Illyria Community Church lists events led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers. On Thursday and Friday, Nov 3 and 4, choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. Churchmanship Institute at independence at 6 30 p.m. On Sunday, Nov 6, school at 9 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. First Quarterly service at St. Pauls Elgin with District Superintendent J P Gable presiding at 7 30 p.m.
Dennis Stutrud, Pastor, Elgin and Highland parishes publish a service and activity timetable. On Sunday November 8 at Highland, class times are 8:45 for Bible Class and Sunday School, 9:15 worship and communion. Elgin events include Jr Confirmation 9:30, Jr Choir 10:30, Sr Confirmation 10:30, Sunday school 9:30, worship 10:30, L League dinner 7:00, and S. S. Teachers meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday November 10.
Union dinner at Elgin at 7 00 p m L League event announced for the evening 2 00 p m Ladies Aid gathering listed with time and place in a compact community notice.
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service holds a general meeting at 2 30 p m with hostesses Mrs Martin Wenger and Mrs Norris Capper. Worship led by Mrs Harbert Demet. Program by Mrs Harry Oli. Choir Beheacaal at 1 p m. Friday November 4 Churchmanship Institute of Independence at 6 30 p m. Sunday November 6 Service of Worship at 10 a m.
Sunday school at 11 am at First Methodist church with Rev J P Gable. District assembly at 5 30 pm. Bring sack lunch for the superintendent presiding at 7 30 pm meal.
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