School News highlights holiday prep and student talents
The column covers glee club and orchestra items with solos by Judy Paulson and others, honors society members named Victor Amundson and peers, and progress from sixth grade to fourth grade. Teachers and students are preparing Christmas displays, gifts, and class activities as illness and flu affect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Mabb
David Helgerson
Gene Wede
Harold Bennett
Reuben Schupbach
Wednnesday
Clarissa Miller
Carolyn Kittleson
Carol Swenson
Richard Belschner
Clermont School News High School Honor Roll
The second six weeks honor roll lists seniors Arlene Ames Victor Amundson Marlene Durscher Stephen Knudsen Ramona Olson Jana Billy Swenson. juniors Ellen Kneeland Mary Martin Glendal Nygaard Shirley Olson Judy Paulson Joann Swenson. sophomores Douglas Appelman Paul Hackmann Ann Larson Jean Morse Janice Olson Vera Hangartner Elaine Tatro. freshmen Doris Ames Merilee Entwisle Karen Jacobson Howard Kittelson Sandra Olson Sheryl Peterson. honorable mentions include senior Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Society
Victor Amundson
Marlene Durscher
Kay Jacobson
Ramona ‘Olson
Billy Swenson
Judy Paulson
Helen Reierson
Joann Swenson
Mary Martin
Ellen Kneeland
Glendal Nygaard
Shirley Olson
Arlene Ames
David Gutcher
Stephen Knudsen
Ellen
Glendal
Shirley
Arlene
Moore
Pihs
Schmidt
Meskel
Thomas
Miss Boehm
Ramona Olson
Jana Billy Swenson
Douglas Appelman
Paul Hackmann
Ann Larson
Jean Morse
Janice Olson
Vera Hangartner
Elaine Tatro
Doris Ames
Merilee
Entwisle
Karen Jacobson
Howard Kittelson
Sandra Olson
Sheryl Peterson
Kay
Student Typing Awards and Benchmarks Noted
Jacobson juniors Leo Riegel sophomores Mary Olson and Marilyn Guyer and freshman Charles Thorson are highlighted. Helen Reierson earned a 40 WPM pin after about 12 weeks of school. Her class paper scored 41.6 net on a 100 point accuracy, one of the week’s top papers. Also noted are Mary Martin 37.6 WPM and Ellen Kneeland 35 WPM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Reierson
Mary Martin
Ellen Kneeland
Legislators Convene Monday December 15 in Budget Debate
Legislation panels discuss federal subsidies and state spending as lawmakers set Monday December 15 for sessions. Bagley notes ISC federal subsidies near 4.99 million versus 0.80 million for SUI. State Central committees report combined spending around 176 thousand, not including county or congressional race costs. Republicans spent about 105,808 dollars in the past two years to back Eisenhower.
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Bagley
ISC
SUI
Democrat
Republican State Central Committees
Iowa
Eisenhower
Iowa Campaign Spending and Gambling Warning
A report notes Democratic spending in Iowa near 71 000 dollars with candidate expenditures excluded. GOP state headquarters spent about 117 000 dollars in 1948 and Democrats 65 000, while 1930 figures show GOP 78 000 and Democrats 81 000. Attorney General Robert Larson warned sheriffs of a continuing effort to reintroduce gambling, urging each sheriff to prevent gambling in their county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
GOP
Robert Larson
Iowa State Sheriff's Association
Larson
Meritorious Awards For Ten Years Of Service In Iowa
State director Cal R. A. Lancaster announced meritorious awards for ten years of uncompensated service in the state selective service program. Recipients include B. F. Butler of Waterloo, Dr. H. A Householder of Winthrop, Dr. Frank F. McKean of Allison, Dr. Merrill O. Eisle of Osage, Leland Co. White of Harlan, Dr. M L McCreedy of Washington, Dr. Enos D. Miller of Wellman, Dr. Arthur Steindler of Iowa City.
Iowa reports Septem ber 1952 work injuries and price drop
Work injuries in September 1952 totaled 711 across disabling and non disabling categories per the state bureau of labor. the month rose slightly from August and fell modestly from September 1951. Down Town farm index fell 15 points to its lowest since May 1950, with meat animal prices leading declines due to cheaper hogs. beef cattle veal calves sheep and lambs also eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Bureau
Isbor
Towa Cooperative Erawns Livestock Reporting Service
Toys That Appeal To Boys And Girls In Modern Times
Toy makers keep pace with trends by offering trucks tractors steam shovels rockets and electric appliances as well as elaborate automobile and airplane toys. Adults often find these creations more pleasing than children do, while children enjoy the eye catching designs.
Safe toys for children emphasize sturdy build and materials
The text warns that cheap paints may flake and be ingested, and that poorly made wooden or plastic toys can crack or splinter. It urges avoiding toys with small parts, button eyes, sharp edges, or fragile furniture. Strong, well made toys, though pricier, are safer and preferred to multiple flimsy ones.
Mr and Mrs George Haugh Noted for Minivan Wade
Mr and Mrs George Haugh of New Hempton were seen wading a minivan in a local incident. Neighbors reported the unusual scene near their residence, drawing attention from passersby and prompting inquiries by local authorities.
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George Haugh
New
Hempton
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Glee Club
Betty Westpfah
Dinah
JoAnn Moore
Victor ‘Amundson
Tias
Linda Entwisle
Elsie Wede
Ronald van Buren
Dennis Griebenow
Roger Berg
Douglas Anderson
Ronald Tatro
Clermont School News
Electric Lantern
Stanley
Black & Decker
A. C
D.C
Chrmontd Sick & ‘Speed Co
BET
Echo
Physiolahi
Clermont, Towa
Louis Schutter& Son
Clermont and
Postville
Wuinéral Home
Florence T. Hein
Spevlal
Pacific Mutual Life’ Insurance Agency
Life
Algo Car and Household
Clermont
Ford
Whrifty
Releme Hicretore
Derk Ud
Spent
Fred T. Cline Motor CO
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