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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
6
A long list of weekend visits and stays unfolds across Postville and nearby towns. Residents including Schupbachs, Baechiers, Kohlers, Harringtons, Habegers, and Schori host and travel between Cedar Rapids Des Moines Oelwein Waterloo West Union Elkader Garnaville Maynard and Detroit with family birthdays anniversaries and military sendoffs noted amid a wave of town gatherings and visits.
Sunday worship at 10 o eight o'clock Sunday school at 11 o'clock Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 led by Rev Joseph C Warton minister.
Elgin Baptist Church led by Minister Paul F. Zoschke and organist Alfred Jacob Jr invites participation in services Thursday morning Thanksgiving at 10 80, Sunday worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and evening service at 8.
Mrs Bert Bruckner visits in the Ole Reigerden home for several days this week. Mrs Chris Wenger traveled to Postville Monday to visit in the Lee Brainard home. The Schori family and Georgia Schori visit Minneapolis with Mrs F W Hughes and W T Rudolphs home. Georgia Schori returns for a week here. The Nuttings dinner guests with the Grover family. Chas Feller visits Emma Bunting in Waterville. Oliver Torkelson Reuben Howard and Walter Kohls join Shelton Boyle for Sunday guests.
Overgrown chard recovers quickly after trimming at the base, with new young leaves appearing soon. Insects and diseases are minimal. Varieties with heavy leaf stalks are good for cooking like asparagus, but the nutrient rich dark green leaves provide the main dietary value. Red chard adds decorative border appeal to gardens and ornamental plantings.
Fragmentary OCR passage notes a religious event titled Ent Festional with mentions of subjects and scripture. Names and details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the item appears to record a festival or meeting focusing on biblical readings and interpretation.
A historical church lesson states that work is a blessing and faith strengthens labor. It argues Christians should be faithful stewards of gifts and opportunities, with three types of judgment reflecting general faithfulness and diligence. It urges readiness for Christ’s return and to work hard regardless of era or circumstance.
On November 27 two Fayette County Boards of Education meetings will be held at Upper Iowa University Fayette. The 1:30 p.m. session targets rural boards and the 8:00 p.m. session covers town independent and consolidated schools. State Department officials Paul B. Norris and C. J. Prehm will attend to outline postwar school issues and discuss current problems with board members.
A historical description notes vanilla ice cream contains milk nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, and calcium. It explains the mix as about 60 percent cream and milk products and 16 percent sweeteners, highlighting its dairy content.
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