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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

2

Tidbits From Tigersville and a Hospital Tale

A quirky page mixes student Q and A with Marlene Neuhring, hospital nurse, and a sports recap where the Sumner Aces beat the Valley Tigers 66 48 led by Bill Amentrout and Sam Roberts. Also notes Fresh-Soph wins and teen life anecdotes.

Tigers Sumner Aces Steve Halverson Valley Sam Roberts Sumner Bill Amentrout Aces Ted Sam Robert Valley Tigers Valley Cagers Tiger Bob Reeder Little Tiger Anderson

Porum Valley Confronts Term Change in House Debate

The Porum Valley report notes students and Kathy Gehring speaking as the hearing considers a proposed four year term for the House of Natives. It contrasts with the long two year term, citing President Johnson's State of the Union suggestion this month and the aim to reduce costs and time for campaigns.

Porum Valley Kathy Gehring House of Natives Johnson

Debate on president power and two year House term

The piece argues for direct representation through a two year House cycle and critiques the idea of expanded presidential power, noting history over 177 years and suggesting better reasons are needed. It mentions political party alignment and voter influence in elections. It also criticizes recent fashion shifts four inches above the knee, labeling them immodest and unladylike.

Mary Beth Cedar Rapids Awith the Sie Awa Sys

Lunch Menu For February Seventh To Eleventh

February seventh to eleventh lunch offerings include cold meat sandwiches with potatoes and vegetables, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and spinach, chili with cabbage roll, turkey with green beans and cheese celery, and salmon loaf with sides. Milk accompanies each meal. Upcoming activities list games for Waukon, Central City, Central, and North schools across dates February four to eleven.

Sixth Grade News and Sports Highlights

Sixth graders report perfect attendance for the first semester with names listed. Other items cover Russia unit work, arithmetic on percentage as decimals, and dental cards returned. Basketball notes show 8th grade win 29 to 18 over Garnavillo Hawks with Ann Larson scoring 13. 7th grade Cubs lost 37-34 with Karen Olson and Susan Nelson each at 13. Dixie Lamker led Garnavillo with 22. PE notes bowling planned.

Eal Russia Basketball News Garnavillow Hawks Ann Larson Hawks Jean Eberhardt Cubs Karen Olson Susan Nelson Garnavillo Dixie Lamker

War of 1812 study and science class notes

This past week we studied events leading up to and during the War of 1812. We wrote conversations and reflections about the first five in and their Waves. This week in scenes covered the respiratory and digestive systems. Next week plans include dissecting hog lungs.

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Loss of Staff Member Prompted By Move to Stormont School

The News Staff regrets the loss of Dawn Weston who has worked with us and is moving to attend Stormont school. Audrey Putter will be our new co-editor and offers thanks for Dawn's wholehearted support as the team bids her farewell.

Dawn Weston Stormont Dawn Audrey Putter

Waters completes Leader Orientation Course at Fort Leonard Wood

Army Pvt. Stanley R K Waters, son of Mr and Mrs Paul R Waters of Postville, finished a Leader Orientation Course on January 2 at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The program trains trainers to assist platoon sergeants and squad leaders via basic training, drill, hand to hand combat, and weapons care. The 19 year old graduate of Postville Community High School is listed among the participants.

Army Stanley RK Waters Paul R. Waters Postville Fort Leonard Wood Plateim Postville Community High School

Elgin Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Local Giving

The Elgin Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday January 18 at 2 pm with 17 members present. A Christmas gift of $1.00 from Mrs. Selma Groth and thanks to numerous individuals were noted, a $25 donation to the Elgin Library in memory of departed service men was approved, and local hospital and coffee-strip fund contributions were recounted. Preparations for the county meeting on Tuesday Feb 22 were outlined with officer roles assigned.

Elgin Tesion Ausiliary Selma Groth Ole Reierson Ida Leuehtenmacher Louis V. A. Hospital Iowa City Rapane Berg Laura Olson O. H. Larson John Brackin Earl Seitz Lew Gruver Ern Holzer Leo Christen Lucy Christen Benie Hunsberger Flossie Howard Des Moines El'Bin Library of Elgin Ruth Boyle Independence Bob Harold Balverson Harvey Paulsen Jacob Jur Charles Woger Chiff Christ Paulsen Regthy Charles Wenter Ruth Bavievey

February Community Club Hostesses Named

Elgin Local News reports the February Community Club hosts Mrs Robert Holeyn Mrs Ruth Bayle Mrs Leotu Welch and Mrs Celia Thoman. The Pierson home on Marion hosted Su din Tey Priests with Tamara Sue Bi Torkelson baptized at Resurrection Church in Marion. Sponsors were Neal Kries and others.

Robert Holeyn Ruth Bayle Leotu Welch Celia Thoman Elgin William Torkelson Neat Kriex Sue Ellen Pierson Marion JS Marion Tamara Sue Myra Bi Torkelson Neal Kries Louis Butikofer Ida

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