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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1957

Page

3

School News Highlights From Clermont Lutheran Classes

The issue reports Becky will attend Luther College to major in elementary education. Seniors work on yearbook and sale timing while genetics and vocabulary topics fill biology. Government studies installment plans with a booklet aid. Junior trip to Sumner for career day funded by Mrs. Larson and others. English and history progress noted, with a light study load and a commercial law unit on insurance.

Clermont Lutheran Church Becky Luther College Sumner

Notable School Classes Describe Activities Across Subjects

The article reviews school life with insurance concepts in home making, health checks, and pulse studies. Vocational agriculture students toured David Appelman’s farm to study terraces while English classes read stories and discussed authors. World history focuses on World War II and debates defending early participants' actions before a six member panel.

David Appelman

Busy weekend at Junior High with parties and swim event

Jaast weekend filled with a Friday class party and a showing of Friendly Persuasion followed by a dairy treat. Sunday featured junior high girls swimming at Fayette indoor pool after their tournament win, then supper and a gym party with invitations extended to all students.

Jr. High Fayette

Our Teachers and Bus Drivers See Students Preparing

Students in government class discuss a hypothetical campaign and speeches as competition grows. Arithmetic ends a unit on measure and moves to time. English class practices conversations while new history workbooks arrive from Mr Fogle.

Sixth Grade News Highlights From March Activities

The notes recount third day progress with birds essays, alphabet art sets for the town library, citizenship posters, completion of the second basic reader, and plans to study prose and poetry. Birthdays include James Brandt, nine-teens cards returned, visitors Mrs Thoma and Tatro, last table round-up, and perfect attendance lists.

James Brandt Judy Thompson Keith Thoma Roy Tatro Randy Tatro Joan Gunderson

Clermont Local News Fishing Big One At Sunday Creek

Jim Anderson displayed what is believed to be the season's first big catch a 20 inch four and a half pound catfish landed just below the creamery after noon. Albert Christianson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Sander along with Ronnie drove to Iowa City to visit Mrs Christianson at University Hospital with surgery pending. Mr and Mrs Melvin Weigel of Oelwein were supper guests Sunday in the Larry Horan home.

Jim Anderson Albert Christianson Elmer Sander Ronnie Iowa City Christianson University Hospital Melvin Weigel Oelwein Larry Horan

Woodland Study Club to attend Fayette pie baking demo

Mrs Raymond Erhardt and Mrs Art Nelson were elected to attend the Fayette pie baking demonstration and bring lessons on pastry art to the next Woodland Study Club meeting. Numerous social visits and family visits fill a weekend with church and community events across Clermont and nearby towns.

Raymond Erhardt Art Nelson Woodland Study Club Fayette

Community Visits Note With Several Local Guests

Rochester visitors Mr and Mrs George Belschner called on Mrs William Belschner at St Marys Hospital for observation. Households hosting included Burnell Andersons of Postville, Martin Andersons, Chrystal, G C Andersons, Herbert and Pearl Dummermuth, Donald Jensen, John Fay and Mrs Pearl Dummermuth, Arla Mork Joe Wander families and Mrs Mabel Mork for Diane Lierans birthday. Pvt James Butikofer and Randy of California joined Clarence Bear and Connie for supper. Allen Howard and Robert Johnson visited Norman Reiertson in Waterloo.

George Belschner Rochester Minn William Belschner St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester Herbert Dummermuth Pearl Dummermuth Donald Jensen John Fay Fayette Arla Mork Joe Wander Mabel Mork Norman Lieran Diane Lieran James Butikofer Randy California Clarence Bear Connie Allen, Howard Robert Johnson Norman Reiertson Waterloo

White Hats Catch The Season's Allure In Dark And Bright Veils

Hats prove popular this season with dark ceilings and bright contrasts. The trend highlights white headwear as a versatile accessory for varied interiors and styles.

Ted

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