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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

2

Elgin High School News Highlights and Sports Scores

The Elgin High School staff presents a student-packed issue detailing library upgrades, new books from the ISEA bookmobile, and the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. Basketball reports cover Elgin's losses to Clermont and Postville with top scorers named, plus an Artist's Review of Marie Bendrickson, a promising young painter from Elgin.

ISEA Dorty-Nix Emily Post BHS Elgin Marie Bendrickson Marie Babe Watertown Deak EHS Activites Waterloo Norman Rockwell Jan Whitcomb van Dyke Removant

End we like to very much in social studies class

Third grade notes describe study of Western States Northern States Southern States and Great Plains with pictures of ore mines a grapefruit orchard and more. Two birthdays Pam Clothiter Lois Clark. Fire safety talk. Valentine project and patty Friday. Edu notes on Elgin citizenship arithmetic and games. February 12 entry cites social studies banks and later sections mention Valentine sentiments and duties.

Elgin Panthers Postville Elgin Boys Elgin Panthers Postville i Smerke China Bernard Sanson Great Plains Lour Pam Clothiter Lois Clark Russell Wenger Swibiracoon

Phi Sigma Phi Pledges Roverte Moser of Elgin

The Phi Sigma Phi sorority pledges Roverte Moser of Elgin after winter rushing on campus. Iowa State Teachers College hosts the ceremony as pledges are announced following rush activities.

Illyria 4-H Club Hears New Year Roundup

Illyria Livestock 4-H club met January 4 at Eugene Medberry home. Twelve members answered roll call with New Year’s Eve activities. Talks covered basketball and hog breeders. Bingo and a TV program followed. Lunch was served by Mrs Medberry. Dennia Meyer, reporter.

Illyria Livestock 4-H Club Eugene Medberry Junior Bane Kenneth Strong Mrs. Medberry Dennia Meyer

Pioneers 4-H Club Meeting at Larry Metzger’s Home

The Cheery Valley Pioneers 4-H club met on Monday evening February 1 at Larry Metzger’s home. Members answered roll with a favorite car. Gerald demonstrated making a rope halter. All present except Bobby Schupbach. lunch was served by Larry’s mother. Eugene Lehman, reporter.

Cheery Valley Pioneers Larry Metzger Gerald Bobby Schupbach Larry Eugene Lehman

Elgin Local News Brief Highlights Visits and Gatherings

Community members and relatives gathered for a weekend visit and supper in Elgin and nearby areas. Guests included Mr and Mrs Owen Mize Mon Omen Gregory and Karen, with several families hosting and attending Sunday visits in Iowa City and Amara Colonies.

End LaVerne Larson Ann Iowa City Amara Elmer Larson Imine Olson

Wahonka Camp Fire Girls Hold Regular Meeting

Wahonka Camp Fire girls met February 1 at Sharon Pimney's home for their regular meeting. The group named a peace game in response to a fire safety activity. Plans for a skating party were discussed and refreshments were served after the meeting.

Wahonks Sharon Pimney Hellcat Larch Sharon

Farm Commodity Index Rises in Mid January Report

Iowa price index for all farm products increases by 11 points or 4 percent for the month ending January 15. The mid January index reaches 225 percent of the 1910-14 base period average, reflecting higher price levels across commodities.

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Prices index trends and December commodity index report

The report notes higher average prices in May July August and September of last year and an upturn from a November low of 258 percent. The December 1910–14 average price index for all commodities was 274 percent, with a call to use Want Ade regularly.

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