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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
6
A dense local notes page records visitors and gatherings in West Union and nearby communities. Entries list names and households hosting picnics, bridge games, birthdays, and Sunday visits to Hawkeye, Clermont, Cedar Rapids, and Riverside, plus a birth in Richmond California and a military furlough farewell in Orlando. აგ
Lillian Halverson of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents. many local families hosted guests from Garner Elka der and West Union. Visitors included Norris Capper returning from Canton and Carrollton, and several dinner gatherings at the Lehman, Kohls, and Muehthaler homes with relatives from Ila and Illya areas. Weekend visits also tied to Westport and West Union communities with Frances and Clara Miller noted.
Lesson commentary frames a study of the Ten Commandments in light of Jesus. It argues the law is eternal but fulfilled by Christ, urging readers to seek life in Jesus rather than in deeds alone. It emphasizes obedience through grace and the greater role of Christ beyond the letter of the law.
Elgin Baptist Church announces a two week revival starting Sunday with guest minister Rev Theo W Dons. Thursday and Sunday services are listed with prayer at 8 p m choir rehearsal at 8 p m worship and communion at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 a m and an evening service at 8 p m. No church dinner.
Two weeks of special meetings start Sunday Oct 3 at the Baptist church to deepen spiritual life. Guest speaker Rev Theo W Dons has served churches in Buffalo Center Bilwood Kan Cleveland Ohio and Forest Park Ill and spent three years in full time evangelistic work. Public invited. meetings begin 8 p.m.
The Lutheran Church announces registration for a new confirmation class after the service on October 3 with Norway at 11 o clock in English. Marion at 8 pm and Luther League registration at 7 30 pm. Come to church you are welcome at each service. Dr H J Strandjord, Pastor.
The church holds communion at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 o clock with choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m. Rev Joseph C Warton ministers. Guests last Thursday afternoon included Mrs John Falk Mrs Max Thoma Mrs S W Kuster Mrs Emma Knudtson and Mrs Laurence Knudi gan visiting Mrs Ed Oldag at Postville.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindnesses shown after Mrs. Nelson's funeral and mentions individuals who helped. It notes visitors and meals at various homes, a newborn Marian Kathleen for Tilpher Bilden, and relatives visiting in Rochester and Chicago with surgery mentioned for M V Kiple.
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