Christmas program notes and school sports update
Fourth grade reads hero stories Beowulf Digard and Roland while fifth grade covers inventors like McCormick's Reaper and Bread Making. Five students exempt from six weeks spelling with perfect scores. List of students with good attendance. Visitor Mrs Archie Howard. Upcoming events include a junior party and a planned school dance. Girls physical training periods solidified. basketball on Wednesdays. boys game slated for December 14 at Clermont.
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Beowulf
Digard
Roland
McCormick
Reaper
Janice Torkelson
Shirley Reusser
Hertardy
Lavern Lyons
Bobby Daniels
A Wolf
Georgana Howard
Leo Schori, Jr
Shirley Reysser
Marilyn Holeyn
Ruth Boleyn
Jack
Archie Howard
Clermont
Randalia
Elgin High marks twentieth anniversary and Christmas reflections
The Elgin High School notes its 20th anniversary with memory of the 1923 completion, crowded early facilities, and a gym dream after prior additions. It recalls pranks, assembly arrangements, and a plan to host future basketball, while Christmas greetings from the principal and BE. H. 8. Primary and First Grade describe ongoing prep, art projects, and December 2 program details.
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Elgin High
Miss Crowe
BE. H. 8
Second and Third Grade Reading and Art Progress
Second grade pupils finished basic reading books and started new ones this week. In art class they are creating Christmas decorations.
Birthday Calendar Entries for Early December
December dates list community birthdays including Will Plister on the second, John Warton and Dorina Gilbertson on the third, Avis Lou Mark on the seventh, and Glen Yearaus on the eleventh in a local Birthday Calendar.
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Will Plister
John Warton
Dorina Gilbertson
Avis Lou Mark
Glen Yearaus
Who's Who: Junia Cummings Senior Personality
Brown haired, blue eyed Junia Cummings is a 17 year old senior born March 18. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. Her favorites include color blue town Weat Union song Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer biology sewing reading and her pet peeve is waiting. She has no declared future ambition unless she becomes a nurse.
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Junia Cummings
Junia
Weat Union
Declamatory season prompts school contest entries
The school reports 26 entrants across speech categories with seven in oratory and sixteen in humorous or dramatic divisions. Mrs Schore coaches. Elimination rounds occur Wednesday and Thursday, with the home declamatory contest Friday December 10 at 8 oclock. Three out of town judges will officiate and a small admission fee is charged.
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Schoré
Typewriter Patent Granted in Early 1860s
A historical note records the granting of a typewriter patent around 1860 to an inventor whose work advanced early typing devices. The entry highlights the development pace and the emergence of mechanical text input in the era.
The Power and Limits of an I'm Sorry
A reflection on how apologies shape guilt and punishment for a child. The piece contrasts a simple I'm sorry with real accountability, noting that genuine remorse can ease fear of consequences while not excusing misdeeds. It emphasizes facing outcomes and recognizing forgiveness in fair ways.
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Mr. Brown
Johnny
Towns ration calendar tires class and ration details
Ration schedules cover third inspection through March 31 1944 for Class A and fourth through Feb 28 1944 for Class B, with Fifth inspection through Feb 28 1944 for Class C. Fuel, sugar, green and brown stamp validity are listed, plus vehicle and stamp notes. The note mentions late War Ration Book 4 applicants, and a reference to the Statue of Liberty statue unveiled in 1886.
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N Brown
P Brown
Brown
Dhisough
Bee Bi
BROS
Gaupgn
Emily and Macbreath clash over her choices at golf club
In a Westview Golf and Country Club scene, Macbreath praises Emily’s upbringing as he frets over her social life and potential marriage while she ignores his plans. She later reveals a note to him, exposing a rift at home as he contemplates his control and his daughter’s independence.
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Macbreath
Westview Golf and Country Club
Emily
Filam
Clark Gable
Jim Atworth
Montgomery
Margaret
Rag ‘Fe
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Bernice
Owen
Harold
Gene
Gen
Lowell
Thomas
Windy
Joan
Leland
Janice
Maxine Nelson
Alma Ruth Grimes
Shirley Frieden
Anna Bane
Elva Mae Lerch Treshmen
Jerry Pinney Sauson
Eva
Mae Dennler
Beverly Larson
Rosella Strong Lad
Kathleen
Betty Christen
General News
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Jane Jean Hader
Delores Torkelson
Marjorie Dennler
Norma Torkelson
Violet Landsgard
Janice Gehring
Georgana Falo
Jane Falb
Greta Fab
Roger
Clarence Muehlethaler
F.C Muehlethaler
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Child Welfare Weseancn
Bay
Dhesh’t
Statue of Liberty
Dows
Idanger
Willie
Wille
Old Maid
Sant You
Miles Nervine
Miles
Morocco
Exatt
Dogon
Elgin
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