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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Downtown Elwood, 1306 South “A” Street 552-6753 Celebrating 134 Years of Service Since 1889 The first Catholic settlers came to the vicinity of Elwood in 1853. Masses were celebrated in several homes of the original parishioners by missionary priests.

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Elwood Samaritan Heart recipients

Recently, two of the 2022 Samaritan Heart recipients were presented with their custom hearts in recognition of their distinction as Samaritan Heart winners. In the photo above at left, Leah Kratz (at right) is pictured accepting her award from Lori Crabtree of the Madison County Federal Credit Union. Pictured above at right, Jim Luurtsema is pictured accepting his award presented by the Elwood Call-Leader. The 2022 Samaritan Heart sponsors include the City of Elwood, the Elwood Call-Leader, Essential Health and Living, Dunnichay Funeral Homes and Madison County Federal Credit Union.

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Looking Back

by STEVEN MURREY FIFTY YEARS AGO 1973 • South Elwood residents were notified by officials at the Elwood Water and Sewer Department that there water would be off for four hours to allow for repairs. • More than 70 fathers of area students participated in the second annual G.A.A.

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