Valley High Calendar and Christmas Concert Review
The Valley High Music Department staged its annual Christmas Concert on December 11 featuring the Mixed Chorus Boys Chorus and Girls Chorus under Russell Goodell with Nancy Whittenbaugh on piano and Arden Greener directing the band of 74. Senior Pat Larson, active in many school roles, comments on aiming to win the State Tournament. Valley beat Wapsie Valley 69-64 in girls basketball on December 5, with Dianne Frieden scoring 27 points and Karen Olson leading reserves 58-42.
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Valley High Music Department
Valley Gymnasium
Russell Goodell
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Valley Band
Arden Greener
Pat Larson
Valley
Tiger Tales News
Pat
Cedar Rapids
Wapste
Valley Girls
Wapsie Valley
Wapsie
Tigers
Dianne Frieden
Reac
Diana Bilden
Anita Olson
Tigers Travel To Monticello Sacred Heart Saturday Night
Tigers seek a 31 point game follow up as they head to Monticello Sacred Heart on Saturday December 10 for another victory. Meal menu for week of December 19 to 23 lists daily options from Monday chicken noodle casserole to Friday turkey dressing with sides and desserts. An article on only children explains social development, risk of spoiling, and the value of playmates and structured guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Monticello Sacred Heart
The Only Child in a One Child Family
The article explores benefits and challenges of raising an only child, noting debates on whether the only child gets special advantages or risks of being spoiled. It compares single-child parenting to larger families, highlighting shared activities, resources, and attention as key factors.
Be Taught by Jehovah Circuit Assembly Speaker
Mr. A. C. Manera Jr of Brooklyn has been chosen by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society as featured speaker at the Be Taught by Jehovah Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses. The assembly runs December 23 to 25 at Central High School in Albert Lea Minnesota.
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A. C. Manera, Jr
Brooklyn, N.Y
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Jehovah” Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
Central High School
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Junior High Cubs Schedule and Social Notes
The Cubs next play on December 20 at Fayette. Girls forwards are Lana Olson Jean Schaer Shirley J Larson with guards Genevieve Christen Sharon Yearous and Jeanette Strong. Seventh grade experiments with glass bending and 17 books arrived from Tab Book Club. A slouch day on December 5 gave students freedom and joy. Several local residents and families visited or hosted gatherings in early December. Hospital news reports Mrs Leon Hansen as a patient at Postville hospital with son Eric visiting Cedar Falls grandparents. The Gunderson family moved Tuesday to their new home from Harriet Dugstadt’s property.
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Cubs
Fayette
Lana Olson
Jean Schaer
Shirley J. Larson
Genevieve Christen
Sharon Yearous
Jeanette Strong
Tab Book Club
Amos Hansen
Cedar Falls
Clermont Local News Note on Julian Boyer Visit
Mra Julian Boyer was a two week end guest in the John Bernhouse home, according to Clermont local notes. The reported stay highlights social ties in the community and references to local residents.
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Mra
Julian Boyer
John Bernhouse
New Addresses For Cpl Leslie Yakslin United States Marines
Cpl Leslie D Yakslin receives new address listings for the 1827929 service number. He is assigned to the Marine Corps Service Regiment H and S Bn and the R Co FMF, care of FPO San Francisco California.
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Leslie D. Yakslin
Ard Force Service Regt
H & S Bn
S and R Co
Ard Marine Division
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Kjosa Builds New Structure Near DX Station
Kjosa started construction on a 26 by 34 foot concrete block building near his DX station and lunchroom. The structure will serve as a grease washroom and is located just northeast of the station. Construction is nearly complete.
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Harris Kjosa
Court: House News Real Estate Transfers
Falb John and wife transfer Lots 1 3 Block 3 Schori s Add Elgin to Joanne E Odegard. Thorton D et al transfer to James W Brink and wife Poe in SW corner Lot 27 Block 9 park at Arlington.
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Falb
John
Joanne E. Odegard
Schori
Add
Elgin
Roberts, Thorton
Jjames W.brink
Poe
Park Ad Arlington
New Cabs Registered Across Several Models and Cities
Entries list cab registrations including Hanson George in Elgin with a Valiant 4 door sedan, Clermont Mérc with a 4 door sedan, Ivan Torkelson in Elgin with a Dodge Tryk, Azel Rasmussen or Pearl Ai ngton with a Ford 2 door sedan, Roland Burreck or Tene in Arlington with a Chevrolet 4 door sedan, Grace Simek in Clermont with a Buick wagon, Tillotson John in Elgin with a Chevrolet truck, among others.
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Hanson
George Elgin
Valiant
Triem
Lucylle
Harold Clermont
Paradise as State of Mind Quote Gains Attention
A popular saying frames paradise as a mental condition rather than a place, circulating in cultural discussions and social media circles this week. The message emphasizes inner peace over geographic location and has sparked varied responses from readers.
Elgin merchants open evenings till Christmas
Elgin merchants will stay open each evening through Christmas. Mr and Mrs DeWayne Medberry JoAnn and Arthur of Rockford spent the weekend at the Walter Medberry and Guy Gould homes to celebrate Arthur's sixth birthday. Phil Grimes and daughter Julie of Freedom Wyoming were guests in the George Boyle home. George Childs of Aurora joined Allen Anderson for Sunday evening. Mrs Alice Winkler hosted dinner with guests Mrs Kathryn Brabham Corona Calif Mrs Lena Cooley Mr and Mrs Thomas Howard and Robert Wilson. Santa Claus visits Elgin Wednesday December 21 at 1 15 Upper Elgin and 1 30 Lower Elgin with treats for all children. Gary Richardson 3 months old Swea City has many grandparents.
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Elgin
DeWayne Medberry
JoAnn
Arthur
Rockford
Walter Medberry
Guy Gould
Elkader
Phil Grimes
Julie
Freedom
Wyoming
George Boyle
George Childs
Aurora
Allen Anderson
Alice Winkler
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Barbaa Youngblut
Valley Reserve
Wapsie Vatley
Karen Olson
Tiger Tales
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Junior High News
Everett McKee
Castalia
Donald Cowell
Doyle
Lawrence Fritz
Allyn Rutledge
Ossian
Wynn
Des Moines
Milton Eide
Bertha Hegland
Andrea Schwarz
West Union
Floyd Bergeson
Roger Sherman
Will Butikofer
Davenport
Guy and Leland Probert
Walter Follett
Henry
Carolyn
Roy Swenson
Robert Carol
Bonnie
Paul Humphrey
Debbie
Donna
Leon Hansen
Postville Hospital
Eric
Clermont
Kjosa
Court
House News
Elgin Echo
Gary Richardson
Swea City
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Pontiac
Pontias
Pontiag
Pontiagos
West Union Motor Company
West Union, Iowa
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