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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
6
Community notes from Elgin recall visits by Mrs. Albert Schori and the Kensington Club, Christmas card sales by Ethel Rennison, and many short reports of local families traveling, hosting, or visiting relatives in nearby towns. The column also promotes fall gift photography and cottage studio sales.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with J. Warton as minister Lula Francisco as pianist. Sunday school follows at 11 o'clock.
Sunday worship at 10 o clock with Communion at 11. Sunday school at 11 30 led by G. H. Hackmann. Dinner in church at 12 15. Junior meeting at 2 p m. After worship at 2 o clock no evening service. Wednesday October 11 prayer at 8 p m and choir rehearsal at 9 p m.
The Lutheran church schedules include an October Cantata by the Marion choir at 8 o clock. On October 15 St Olaf will hold an English service at 9 15. Marion will have an English service at 11. A Marion English service at 7 30 features Luther League. All are welcome. Pastor Dr S J Strandford invites attendance at each service.
The official board of St Pauls Methodist church extends thanks to all who donated to the church dinner and those who helped or contributed in any way to its success.
The Marion choir of twenty four members under director Mrs Henry Vellersven presents the cantata Praise and Thanksgiving with Jana Pianist and a March arrangement. The concert starts at 8 o'clock Sunday evening at Gunder church.
A program of vocal items includes several titled solos duets and choruses such as O Lord our God Thanksgivin g and Praise and Dear Lord and Father. The text lists performers and pieces with notes on choir members Walter Wenger Wilma Steinmetz and others, followed by local want ads and brief social notes about visits and a store sale in Cedar Rapids Elgin West Union and nearby.
Upper Iowa University hosts a combined inaugural and homecoming program October 27 to 29 with Dr. Vivian T. Smith’s inaugural ceremony set for Saturday morning October 28. Gov. George A. Wilson will headline the inaugural dinner. other speakers include presidents Seaton, Eversall, Roadman, Ensign, Bishop Magee, and Jessie Parker.
The Elgin Progress Club will meet Monday October 9 at Winifred McMillan’s home with a program on Negro Background and related topics led by Edna Hunsberger Paul Laurence Dunbar and Booker T. Washington. The Elgin Study Club will meet Tuesday October 10 with Augusta Schori hosting and a program on Indians including names meanings and lore.
Trippe Safety Foundation tests show glare-free headlights that direct illumination along the road with no light above the horizon. Ordinary headlights at the same distance would blind oncoming motorists. As days grow shorter and night driving rises, these lights are crucial for preventing accidents. Drive carefully.
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