Campfire Ceremonial At Wahanka Honored Seniors And Guilds
The Wahanka Campfire Girls held a Thanksgiving ceremonial on Nov. 15 at Helen Wenger’s home. Georgana Falk organized a candle lighting. Wohela call and answer marked the entrance of the guardian, with lighting of candles, roll call, and honors for rank holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wenger
Georgana Falk
Guardian
Trail Seeker
Betty Christian
Kearolin Falk
Helen’ Wenger
Marlene Mosby
Mammy Moon
Time, teamwork, and girls’ sports at local school
A school column urges efficient use of time and greater athletic opportunities, asking why girls are excluded from teams and calling for a girls basketball and fencing program. It notes boys’ access to sports, praises self confidence and cooperation through athletics, and mentions students Keith and Kenneth Crider bringing treats for their birthday and David Dalton leaving for a new school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Kenneth Crider
David Dawton
Sophomore Stars Lead Tonight's Elgin Feature
The cast for tonight's special includes Elgin high's sophomore stars Gracie Field Doris Hanson and Rosi land Russell Janice Gehring with Ginger Rogers Margie Dennier leading ladies. Bob Hope Glen Dennier flirts with Clau dette Colbert Eva Mae Dennier as Lucille Ball Betty Cline draws his attention in her red hat. Ann Sheridan Jane Falk's daughters Shirley Temple Jerry Pinney and Judy Garland Shirley Glass sing with Glen Muller's Leo F orchestra. Frank Sinatra Leland Capper sings for Veronica Lake Dorothy T at a charity event. Gracie Allen Ruth Boyer stays by the sea as winter guests arrive. Robert Young Jack E Mickey Rooney Kohler join Abbot Gerald G Costello Betty Huttdh Geraldine HL Marjorie Reynold Joan M Jack Leonard Ben Cy and Glen Gray Dale K among critics' chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Gracie Field
Doris Hanson
Rosiland Russell
Janice Gehring
Ginger Rogers
Margie Dennier
Bob Hope
Glen Dennier
Claudette Colbert
Eva Mae Dennier
Lucille Ball
Betty Cline
Ann Sheridan
Jane Falk
Shirley Temple
Jerry Pinney
Judy Garland
Shirley Glass
Glen Muller
Leo F
Frank Sinatra
Leland Capper
Veronica Lake
Dorothy T
Gracie Allen
Ruth Boyer
Sea Shore
Robert Young
Jack E
Mickey Rooney
C Kohler
Abbot
Louis H
Costello
Gerald G
Betty Huttdh
Geraldine HL
Marjorie
Reynold
Joan M
Jack Leonard
Ben. Cy
Glen Gray
Dale K
Senior chili supper and dress up night at schoolhouse
Senior students gathered Tuesday evening November 23 for a chili supper at the Coffee Cup. Afterward they returned to the schoolhouse and dressed up in shorts and headscarves for a lighthearted afterglow activity.
Firemaker's Dinner Held by Girls in Home Economics
A group of girls hosted a dinner for their Fire maker’s rank and their guardians in the home economics room on November 22. Attendees included Delores and Dorothy Torkel son, Charlotte Tebbe, Bertha Casper, Marilyn Falk and Joar Mosby. The menu featured scalloped potatoes and ham, baked beans, carrots and celery, pickles, jelly, rolls and caramel pudding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores
Dorothy Torkelson
Charlotte Tebbe
Bertha Casper
Marilyn Falk
Joar Mosby
Novelty Column Promises Gifts From School Friends
A playful column lists humorous bequests from students and staff. Evanille Frieden leaves savings to Elva Mire for gas tires and electricity, Letha Adrian bequeaths a Coffee Cup jamboree to Maxine Nelson, while Toné T. passes on popularity to E. HS girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R
Evanille Frieden
Elva Mire
Letha Adrian
Maxine Nelson
Megro
Toné T
E. HS
Hazel G
Soldier Boy
Buick
Bernice Blockhus
Merlin
Gene “Wenger
Johnny P
Jack Gehring
Beverly L
Who's Who This Week Carroll Klingman Jr
A 16 year old senior boy with brown eyes and dark brown hair, born December 28, Carroll Klingman Jr. Favorites include the color green, a red rose, fried chicken, building things, roller skating, and West Union. He hopes to become an electrician or a radio man, and Elgin High wishes him luck.
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Pie
Carroll Klingman, Jr
Carrott
West Union
Carroll
Elgin High
Thanksgiving Visit Notes From Grand Meadow Area
Thanksgiving greetings and family visits across Grand Meadow and nearby Castalia spots. Reinhart and Holm families share meals while relatives from Minneapolis and LeRoy travel to relatives here for holiday time.
Social visits pepper a Farmington area week
Numerous gatherings and guest visits occur across the community. Stolle and Bertha Olson host guests, Albert Wede and others attend at Ernest Holt and Lyngaas homes, with extended visits at Olson, Osmundson, and Larson households. Local clubs and relatives share meals, holidays, and weekend outings in Waterloo Ossian Cedar Rapids and nearby farms.
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Albert Simerson
Mavis
Bert Lyngaas
Ewald Lyhzaad
Clarence Olson
Leo Larson
Adrian
Spencer Niesvick
Ossian
Gerhard Halverson
Julia Landsgard
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Albert Olson
Albert Stierson
Immanuel Larson
John Sampson
Ernest Holt
Arthur Olson
Doris Johnson
Albert
Stinerson
Alfred Buraas
Gilbert Halverson
Wayne Ferguson
Irene Erickson
Rockford
Ben Erickson
Willard Martin
Ole Reierson
Helen Rein Hart
Selmer Holm
Anedrew Reinhart
Arlene Amundson
Opal Larsey
Lavanda Olson
Cedar Rapids
Elakader
Bertine Buraas
Gloria
Selmer Erickson
Harold Skarshaug
Baby
Ole Peterson
Howerd
Blanche Wander
Local Social News From Elgin and Surroundings
A string of fall social visits and family events: Mr. and Mrs. Chas ONeill hosted six thirty supper guests, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger celebrated Thanksgiving with Carmen Swenson in Clermont, Mrs. Abe Habeger had an appendectomy at West Union hospital, John Falk and family traveled to Chicago then visited Mr. and Mrs. E L Morris, Edwin Frieden and Joy Fordyce from Conrad stayed with Mrs. Fanny Frieden, a correction notes an error about John Lang’s funeral, and dinner guests at H W Falk included Abe Looney Nira Harris Evelyn Bennish Betty Kakee Ruth Konachek Don Skate and Ea Me SHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. O'Neill
Leo School
Allen Habeger
Carmen Swenson
Clermont
Abe Habeger
West Union Hospital
John Falk
Chicago
E. L. Morris
Edwin Frieden
Joy Fordyce
Conrad
Fanny Frieden
J. A. Habeger
Ottosen
John Lang
Frank Lang
H. W. Falk
Leo
Robert
Abe Looney
Nira Harris
Postville
Evelyn Bennish
Betty Kakee
Ruth Konache
Controlling cattle grubs conserves feed and profits
A brief note explains that managing cattle grubs reduces feed waste and stress on cattle, leading to healthier herds and more contented beef cuts for markets. Ranchers are advised to adopt integrated parasite control to save resources and improve meat quality.
Agricultural notes on dairy feeding and crop yields in Iowa
Topics cover cream quality and shelf life, effects of warm rooms on plant blooming, Habaro soybean variety and yield comparisons across Illinois Ohio Indiana, silo opening timing to protect milk during late fall, and the need for frequent cream delivery to maintain milk production in Iowa. Mentions Habara soybeans maturing early and suitability under certain conditions.
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Iowa
Treasure find near Bias Crossing uncovers 200 foreign coins
A logging operation near Bias Crossing Georgia unearthed a hoard of about 200 coins from Spain Mexico and Bolivia. The relics include older pieces with a 1772 date on dollars, tied to a French or British colonial era trade context.
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Bias Crossing
Bing’ Charles TI
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Betty Christen
Kathleen Yearous
Rosella Strong
Beverly Larson
Eva Mae Dennler
Elva Mae Lerchier
Alma Grimes
Maxine Nelson Novelty
Geraldine Butikofpr
Dorothy Cline
Shirley Boyle
Delores Torkelson
Joan Mosby
Rowe
Grand Meadow News
Andrew Reinhart
Helen Reinhart
Holm
Otto Larson
Albert Stineledgtd Mavis
Clifford Osmundson
Castalia
James Helgerson
Minneapolis
Minn
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Young America
Lindoi i Tarilee
Shi Jeanette Ee
Jaffette Atd
Kenneth and
Cur
Roberta Mosby
Ferrister, Eigin
Kardyn-ant
Gretta Falb
Clifford
Barbara Medbetty
Alnds
Olson
Marlene
Glenda Wede
Tigid
Benny
Barbara Hunsberger
Hasdéwils
Illifiois
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa State College Agronomia
Otto Biiekhus
Charette Tebbe
Paul Zoschke
Charles
Ronald Loftsgard
Duane
Roberta Barker
Is Aed
Umea
Rcs
Miles
Nery Cette Miles
Miles Nervine
Borat
Japis
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