Local social notes and visits from Postville area
The report lists a sequence of social events and travel notices: Elgin and Clermont callers, Progress Club picnic at Clermont park, upcoming club meeting with Edna Hunszberger, trips to Chicago and Des Moines, nursing training in Cedar Rapids, hospital stays, and family visits in Postville, West Bend, Monona, and Cedar Rapids with several local residents mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Clermont Park
Edna Hunszberger
Agricultural notes on dairy, crops, and poultry trends
The article surveys livestock and crop updates including mastitis impacting milk supply, straw optimization for feed, caraway seed cultivation, winter wheat yields on fall plowed soil, urging faster production of corn harvesters and binders in September, and improved corn husk removal for drying. It also covers poultry export potential, air delivery of eggs, and Iowa market readiness, plus home safety reminders about chimney inspection before heating season.
Feller couple visit Dubuque then return home
Chas. Feller traveled to Dubuque on Saturday to join his wife who had been visiting in Chicago for over a week. They stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cooley and returned home Sunday. Mrs. Feller’s grandson Jackie Murray of Chicago is recovering after injuries in Elgin from a fall from a truck load of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Feller
Dubuque
Chicago
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Howard Medberry
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards letters visits while confined to West Union hospital. The message notes kindnesses as comforting and helped pass the time more pleasantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Hospital
Debt Growth of Public Utilities and Industries 1918–1942
The funded debt of public utilities and industries rose similarly since World War I. Public utilities long term debt doubled from 5.7 billion dollars in 1918 to 12.9 billion in 1931, peaking at 13.2 billion in 1932 and remaining virtually flat through 1942.
Methodist Church Worship and Choir Schedule
Sunday morning worship at ten o'clock and Sunday school at eleven. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at seven thirty. Rev. Joseph C. Warton serves as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Warton
Lutheran Church Services This Sunday
The Lutheran Church invites attendance at all services with Norse communion at 9 45 a m and English at 11 a m in Marion at 8 p m Luther League Dr S J Strandford pastor welcomes all to every service during the day and evening services Norse and English offerings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marion
Luther League
S. J. Strandford
Elgin Baptist Church Evening and Sunday Services
The Elgin Baptist Church lists Paul V. Zoschke as minister and Alfred Jacob Jr as organist with prayer service at 8 and choir rehearsal at 9. Sunday worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 led by Hugo Hackmann, and an evening service at 8 with Regular BPU. Next week includes Tabitha Society on Thursday September 21 and a Sumner group event for Tabitha members and spouses on Friday September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Methodist Church
Hugo Hackmann
Tabitha Society
Sumner ‘Group
Tabitha
B Y P U Service Sunday Evening at Baptist Church
The Sunday evening B Y P U service features the theme God has a plan for each life. Harry Johnson presents the topic, Lloyd Jacob presides, and Willis Petratz and Reuben Hackmann lead devotionals. Musical numbers include a vocal duet by Mrs Alfred Baechler and Mrs Archie Schroeder, solos by Mrs Wilfred Potratz and Lyle Krueger, and a duet by Mr and Mrs Clarence Kohis. Ruth Krueger reports on soldiers news and Mrs George Durscher gives B Y P A status. Lorimer Potratz closes with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Harry Johnson
Lloyd Jacob
Willis Petratz
Reuben Hackmann
Alfred Baechler
Archie Schroeder
Wilfred Potratz
Lyle Krueger
Clarence Kohis
Ruth Krueger
George Durscher
Lorimer Potratz
Calories from corn supply energy for one person days
An acre of corn ground into meal yields 3,358,000 calories. At 2,800 calories daily, this equals about 1,199 days of energy for a single person. The fact highlights corn as a substantial energy source.
Lesson Subjects and Noted Religious Instruction
An OCR readout discusses lesson subjects and references religious instruction within a government or school setting. Names and precise terms are unclear, but the piece notes focus on curriculum content and curricular choices in a formal educational framework.
The Kingdom Strongly Established in David's Rule
A study of David’s rise and rule highlighting unity, loyalty, and leadership. It notes that prayer and guidance preceded his advancement, describes how he won loyalty from Judah, Israel, and Jabesh Gilead, and explains his founding of Jerusalem as capital through strength and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Judah
Israel
Saua
Hebron
Jabesh-gilead
Saul
Christ
House of
Jerusalem
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Clermont
Leo Schori
Leon Shepard
B. H. Brackin
Ralph Blunter
Eureka
Meat Elgin
J. A. Habeger
Postville Hospital
Allen Habeger
Sarah Imhot
West Bend
Habeger
George Metzger
John Metzger
Baby
Noah Metzger
Sabetha
Kansas
Robert Kerr
Lew Grover
Jess Moody
Des Moines
Veterans’ Hospital
Anna Mae Schupbach
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Ray Weithorn
Monona
Anna’ Schupbach
Wm. Schupbach
Sie
Masha
Torkelddn
Philman Embertson
St. Olaf
Tryphe Knudtson
St. Paul, Minn
Floyd Knudtson
Eddie Joseph
Walter Bovis
Cilla Baldwin
Clara Baldwin
Elmer Bear
J. A. Kinnan
Wayne Gilson
Ernest Peter
West Union
Hans Grether
H. W. Wedel
Victor
Robert Schade
Plymouth
Mass
Bertha Kiple
Karen and
Linda Kiple
Wim, Reusser
United States
Iowa
Rey
Mrs. Howard Medberry
Echo-Enterprise
ECHO
Dial
Ejzin
Ry Nint
Lutheran Church
Elgin Baptist Church
B. Y. P. U. Service
Lena Baumgartner
West Elgin
Harold L. Lundquist
Inter
Gomen
Employers Mutual
R. P. Strauch
Mutual Casualty Company
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Seeco
America
Elgin Furniture Store
F.C. Muehlethaler
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