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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
6
Elgin community notes many visiting families and neighbors from Manley Cedar Rapids Toledo Waterloo and Sumner. Local travel includes trips to Lansing Marquette Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi river with social gatherings and horse play. A hint to prepare for winter appears as October opens along with minor injuries and medical updates.
The Baptist church outlines Sunday services with J F Miller sermon, association in Parkersburg Oct 4–8, and a revival by Rev Peterson Oct 18–23. Rally Day and Harvest Festival planned for Oct 11, with consecration of babies and Sunday school events. Echo to publish details. Ph Lauer, pastor.
M E Church announces morning worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11. Plans form for the year’s work with many teachers and officers needed. Celia Lehman hosts the Ladies Aid Society Thursday afternoon in the school pent. The Ladies Bible class gathers Friday at Mrs. Ed Klingman’s home.
Ilyria Church invites all ages to Sunday School at 10 15 a m and worship at 11 16 a m Special fall and winter work plans urge families to attend weekly The young people plan special services on the last Sunday evening of each month
The Methodist Sunday school held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with fifteen members present to finish past business and elect officers for the coming year. Leaders were chosen for beginners, primary and intermediate departments, with roles including superintendents, assistants, organists, secretaries, librarians, treasurers, pianists, and choristers. Mrs J J Snyder, Mrs W C Falb, Mrs G H Falb, Mrs C B Schori, Mrs R V Brandt, Serene Yack, Mrs Leo Schori, Kathryn Strauch, Mrs Max Thoma, Arvilla Shaffer, Mrs L B Carter, Mrs E Klingman, Mrs Samuel Mosby, Margie Christ, Betty Kohler, William Weibel, Alvina Frieden, Wayne Gilson, Mrs Mel Kohler, Mrs Lana Henderson, and Mrs N M Fritz were named in various posts.
A denunciation of rumor as a destructive force describes Dame Rumor as a wicked, covert figure spreading propaganda through gossip. The piece condemns personal crises and public harms caused by whispers, calling for bold action to crush and silence rumor spreaders led by a Pipestone, Minnesota figure.
Ruby and Zella Boyle spent the weekend with relatives in West Union, Math DeSart of West Union visited his brother John DeSart. Amber Odekirk of Dunham Grove and Mrs. Flowder of Illyria joined Arvilla Shaffer for Monday afternoon. Hans Friederich returned from Decorah hospital to home under nurse Ella Lehman and local helpers. Families from Dubuque visited Otto and Henry Topp. Gus Gunderson and Andrew Thorson guests of Mrs. John Halverson northeast of Clermont. annual gatherings among old friends. Dance Saturday night featuring the Iowa Troubadours. usual prices. Harrison Stock Company opens four-night run at Elgin Opera House Thursday Oct 8 with new plays vaudeville and scenic effects. The High er Law opens the season. prices 10 cents children, adults pay. one lady free opening night with paid adult ticket.
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