The Purple and White Tattler Elgin High Student Journal
A high school paper edited by Elgin High students presents staff roles and a feature on principles, plus reports from all grades. It covers class activities like Pilgrim and Indian study, Mayflower crafts, reading progress, Christmas decorations, a declamatory contest, and club events. New students join, visitors drop by, and prize winners advance to district contests. It closes with reflections on Thanksgiving break and a basketball season start.
Look Who Rates It Tops Typing Class Scores
In racing terms Thomas Dennier surpasses the line with a standout 44 rate while graphs extend to forty. The comment notes this exceptionally good score and hopes other typists reach similar marks before term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dennier
Declamatory Contest Held at Elgin High School
The preliminary declamatory contest at Elgin High School took place last week in the gymnasium. The dramatic division occurred Tuesday afternoon while the oratorical and humorous divisions were held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Scotchman and wife walk to fair amid dusty miles
Randalia took good news home last Tuesday night. Elgin’s game last Tuesday was a poor impression under coach Strong. Final score 20 to 12. Friday’s double header vs Wadena and Alpha on our floor. B team won 9 to 8. Harlan Blockhus will miss time after a rupture from a game bruise requiring Friday operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randalia
Elgin
Mr. Strong
Clermont
Wadena
Alpha
Barker
Boleyn
Larson
Blockhus
Wenger
A. Boleyn
Adrian
Harlan Blockhus
Civics Tour Set For Rural School Pupils Saturday
County Supt D R Roberta announced the annual civics tour for rural school pupils parents and teachers will be held at the courthouse on Saturday December 6. The event includes visits to county offices where duties are explained and other side trips to county buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Roberta
Court House
Beauty With Age Mahogany Furniture Gains Value Over Time
When choosing lasting furniture, genuine mahogany stands apart. With proper care it grows more exquisite and mellow, increasing in value as it ages.
Wadena News Briefs Highlight Local Weddings and Visits
Vida Henrich wed Alfred Nordhus in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev. Russell P. Nelson officiating. Attendants were June Crandall and Carmy Nordhus. The couple plans West Union residence after a short trip. The issue also notes teaching moves, club gatherings, Thanksgiving visits, and church services across Wadena and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Henrich
Mary Henrich
Wadena
Alfred Nordhus
Andrew Nordhus
Clermont
Russell P. Nelson
June Crandall
Carmy Nordhus
Wadena High School
Upper Iowa University
Bell Telephone Co
West Union
Virginia Herwig
DeSoto
D .O. Clark
Mesdames O. D. Hunsberger
Arthur Herrling
Roy Leonhart
Mayme Molumby
A. G. Herrling
F. H. Everett
Dorothy Weber
James Freeman
Newhall
Tom Sherlock
Homestead
Marcelia Swanson
Shellsburg
R. L. Learn
D. BE. Learn
Fayette
J. R. Wood
P. W. Raftis
J. D. Raftis
C. S. Flower
Addie Flower
Ern Schori
Elgin
Charles Kiefer
Lyal Whittenbaugh
John
Arthur Jones
Postville
Ray Herwig
Patty
Shirley
M. Olesen
Henry Herwig
Walter Zupke
Sumner
Nina Davis
Dyersville
J. R. Denkhoff
Denkhoff
George Wood
Fairfield
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Murray Broughton
Oelwein
Frank Welch
Swale
Ruth Wilson
Rolfe
J. H. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
O. G. Braddock
Mesdames C. S. Flower
D. O. Clark
Harold Hermen
Arthur Hermen
Auction Bridge Club
Esther Sherlock
Amelia Kuhn
Hoy Leonhart
Sherlock
Dora Fay
Dick Leonhart
Unforeseen Beauty in Refinishing Old Furniture Piece
A restoration project reveals unexpected charm as wood refinishing brings out hidden character in a historic furniture item. The work highlights the value of restoration to reveal original grain and warmth, pleasing the owner and preserving a piece of heritage.
Hemmingway Dies in Rochester at 59
M W Hemmingway of Waseca Minn died at St Marys Hospital Rochester Nov 25 after a circulatory illness linked to an early year auto accident. Born July 13 1882 in Medford he lived in several towns and married Elizabeth Christ in 1912 at Minot ND. Funeral at Congregational church with Masonic cemetery rites. Elgin relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Hemmingway
Waseca
Minn
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Medford
Minot
N. D
Elizabeth Christ
Elgin
Hemmingway
George Hemmingway
Huron
Congregational Church
Masonic Lodge
C. O
Christ
Jim
Ernestine Halzer
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Across County Line
County Line residents hosted and visited during Thanksgiving with multiple households noted. Arno Foscher and Kenneth joined E. H. Brandt in Postville, Severein Blockhus and Ronald attended, Otto Blockhus and family and Walter Mitts also joined John Friederichs for the holiday meal. Caroline Martie visited Martin Larson’s home. Signy Hanson spent vacation with her parents, Geo. Hanson. Olaf Berg spent Sunday afternoon with Sven Blockhus as Walter Follett’s family hosted Jim Taylor’s family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Foscher
Kenneth
E. H. Brandt
Postville
Severein Blockhus
Ronald
Otto Blockhus
Walter Mitts
John Friederich
Caroline Martie
Martin Larson
Signy Hanson
Stanley
Geo. Hanson
Olaf Berg
Sven Blockhus
Walter Follett
Jim Taylor
Thanksgiving and social visits fill local families schedule
Mrs Nellie Kimball Anna Maé Roy Halverson were dinner guests in the Nels Everson home at Canoe. Thanksgiving dinners hosted by several families include Mr and Mrs Jake Friederich Mrs Minnie Daniels and Jimmie and Robert. Mr and Mrs Carl Halverson and Mrs Peter Anderson. and Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson with Mrs Carrie Thorson. Signy Hansen Amy Gilbertson overnight with Winifred McMillan. Henry Anderson hosts guests. Ole Blockhus Verna Decorah and others visit. County 4-H party at Fayette. East choir party at Signy Hanson. Palma Hazel Gilbertson with parents. Harry Helgerson and Robert Gustafson visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Kimball
Anna Maé
Roy Halverson
Nels Everson
Canoe
Jake Friederich
Minnie Daniels
Jimmie
Robert
Orville Berg
Carl Halverson
Peter Anderson
Signy Hansen
Amy Gilbertson
Winifred McMillan
Henry Anderson
Henry Follett
Louis Becker
Mary Lou
Louis, Jr
Edgar Kimball
Ole Reierson
Lydia
Darlene
Mildred
Donna Thorson
Vinah Nelson
Lorraine
Betty Follett
Arlene Amundson
Fayette
Almer Amundson
Anna Loftsgard
Signy Hanson
East
Palma
Hazel Gilbertson
Gus Gilbertson
Harry Helgerson
Robert Gustafson
Amundson and Helgerson Family Wander Visitors
At Minneapolis Minnesota Mr and Mrs Norman Amundson and Mrs Julia Helgerson were in Martin Amundson home Mrs Harry Helgerson spent Sunday afternoon in the Tom Olson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Minn
Norman. Amundson
Julia Helgerson
Martin Amndson
Harry Helgerson
Tom Olson
Only One of Kind Whe National Hospital in New York
The hospital in New York City stands as the sole medical institution of its kind in the United States, offering unique services for speed-related disorders. It operates as a singular center in the national landscape.
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National Hospital For Speedy Disorders
New York City
United States
Steam Powered Engine Sips Heat From Waste Furnaces
A River Rouge plant exhibit showcases a locomotive that runs on stored steam. The Ther mos Bottle engine is charged with hot water and steam every few hours, using waste heat from open hearth furnaces. Heavily insulated boiler keeps it steamed and ready for hours of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
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Betty Strauch
Harvey Gilbertson
Anna Schupbach
Lois Miller
Verlie Bailey
Betty Schori
Elizabeth Walters
Georganna Falk
Mabel Grimm
Betty Ann Schneider
Alfred Adler
Jane
David
Barbara Boleyn
Roberta Mosby
Lane Ash
Karen Kiple
Howard Wolf
Janice Torkelson
Shirley Reusser
Blackie
Fan Tail
Charlotte Tebbe
New Zealand
Red Cross
Home Economics Club
Jack Erickson
Uriel Gehring
Rose Dennler
Wm. Haas
Wirley Bailey
Shirley Boyle
Joey
Georgana Falk
Lorraine Larson
Margaret Rippon
Anna Mae Schupbach
America
Bernice Blockhus
Geraldine Butikofer
Harold Glass
Florence Ogle
Norma Torkelson
Ibs
Tommy Ticklers
Mary
Wadena News
Factory Fresh
C&j Tires
UES
Elgin Oil Company
F. D. Welch
Elgin, Iowa
Rochester Hospital
County Line News
Lehman’s Hdw
Iowa
Schumacher
Quaker
Weibel Mill CO
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