Three Church Bodies To Form The American Lutheran Church
Three Lutheran synods plan to form The American Lutheran Church a new denomination for 21% million people at a constituting convention in Minneapolis next week. About 1,000 delegates will adopt founding documents and elect officers. the church will be fully functioning by Jan 1, 1961 replacing AL C ELC UELC. Over 10,000 visitors expected for closing conventions April 18 to 24. Delegates and officials from Nazareth Lutheran Armstrong St Johns Cylinder and other Estherville area churches will witness the union with joint sign in Friday morning session. The Emmetsburg Iowa district conference will include Dolliver St Pauls Ringsted Bethany Spencer and Graettinger among others joining the new body.
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Minneapolis,Minn
American Lutheran Church
Avill
Evangelical and United Evangelical Lutheran Churches
ALC
ELC
UELC
Births and family notices from midwestern press
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Dalen announce the birth of son Darryl Paul on March 26 with three brothers and one sister. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tonneson of Fairmont Minnesota and Ole Dalen of Denver. Paternal grandfather is Cato. H A Welershauscer of Grafton Wisconsin notes Kurt Michael born March 23 with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Prick of Graettinger and maternal great grandfather Fred Spies of Graettinger. Heinz Welrshauser of Fulda Germany listed as paternal grandparents.
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Morris Dalen
Darryl Paul
Darryl
Matern
Oscar Tonneson
Fairmont
Minn
Ole Dalen
Denver
Cato
H. A. Welershauscer
Grafton, Wise
Kurt Michael
George Prick
Graettinger
Fred Spies
Heinz Welrshauser
Fulda
Germany
Rev Kasper to Speak at Estherville Sunrise Service
The Rev Ray Kasper of Grace Baptist Graettinger will speak at the Haster Sunrise services at Calvary Baptist Church Motherville starting 6 30 am. Local church members plan to participate and Calvary will serve breakfast after the service. A 7 00 pm singspiration precedes a 7 45 pm Candle Light Service.
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Ray Kasper
Grace Baptist
Applications for ACP work urged in Palo Alto county
Funds are available to share the cost of soil and water conservation practices on farms in Palo Alto county. Joe A. Lynch, chairman of the county ASC committee, said many ACP cost sharing requests have been approved and more can be handled this spring. The government pays at least 50 percent of the total cost, and farmers are urged to call the county ASC office in Emmetsburg for details and participation requirements.
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Palo ‘Alto
Joe A. Lynch
ASC
Emmetsburg
Twin brothers Henry and Alfred Schumann celebrate 75th birthday
At Maquoketa twins Henry and Alfred Schumann recently marked their 75th birthday. The brothers are unusually active and work as exterior and interior painters, continuing a long standing trade.
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Maquoketa
Henry
Alfred Schumann
Subscription Expiration Label Notice
Public notice warns readers to check their subscription expiration label to avoid service interruption. Includes instructions to renew by the stated date and contact details for assistance.
Lockwood Couple Celebrates 66 Years in Larrabee
Mr and Mrs George Lockwood mark a 66th wedding anniversary spent in Cherokee county and the Larrabee area. Postscript notes patronize the times advertisers.
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George Lockwood
Larrabee Area
Cherokee County
Iowan High School Music Contest Arrives in Graettinger
Plano area hosts the Iowan High School Music Association Large Group Contest on April 30 with over 1800 students from 18 schools. Competitions include Band Chorus Girls Glee Club and Boys Glee Club.
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Plano
Grachtinger
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Ted Leduc
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Estherville
Freddy Fredricks Orch
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Graettinger Lumber Co
TIMES
D-X Cafe
Gwen Stueve
Angel Food Mix
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Kinnard’s
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Masters’ Grocery
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