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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

5

Junior High Scholastic Averages Highlight Seventh Eighth Grades

High schoolers scholastic ratings show Daniel Baker with a 97 percent average in seventh grade. In eighth grade Martha Schaer and Bonnie Swenson tie at 96.7 percent. Numerous seventh and eighth graders exceed 90 percent. Eighth graders above 90 receive German conversation lessons at irregular intervals. Anita Dennier joins the seventh grade from Blessed Sacrament in San Diego. Seventh grade geography pupils gather country reports. Eighth grade American History Fridays study current events from a yearbook.

Daniel Baker Martha Schaer Bonnie Swenson Karen Alderson Ima Jean Brackin Genevieve Christen Linda DeSart Allan Foxwell Karen Hoopman Mary Ann Jacob Solveig Kronlokken Patty Lehman Gordon Mathys Dale Moore Roberta Palmer Roger Reed Diane Reeder Richard Reierson Sharon Ruckdasher Jeanne Sanders Jean Schaer Cheryl Shipton Iantha Strong Ardith Weston Sharon Yearous Connie Dummermuth Marlene Fender Joan Gunderson Victor Guyer Anita Dennier Blessed Sacrament San Diego California

Valley Junior High Wins Four Basketball Games

The Valley Junior High defeated South Winneshiek and Arlington in two games each. Readouts include South Winneshiek girls 40 to 18 and boys 30 to 24. Sylvia led scorers in the listed matchups.

the Valley Junior High South Winneshiek Arlington Sylvia

Valley teams win twice in close games against Arlington

The Valley girls beat Arlington 39 to 18 with Sylvia Hanson scoring 22 as the Valley defense limited Arlington in the third quarter. In the nightcap the Valley boys edged Arlington 35 to 29, Larry Halverson scoring 23 and going 7 of 4 at the line while Toby Kittleson and Rothlisberger added key free throws.

Hargon Larry Halverson Arlington Valley Girls Valley Sylvia Hanson Valley Boys Arlington Boys Gary Kittleson Lyle Anderson Robert Rothlisberger

Clermont Area Social Notes At A Glance

Local visits and gatherings fill a weekend in Clermont area towns. Mrs Floyd Bergeson hosted a Decorah baby shower at Mrs A D Bernau's home in West Union. many neighbors shared visits, birthday celebrations for Judy Mitts, and Sunday dinners. Several trips to Rochester and Prairie du Chien marked the social calendar as families hosted picnics and birthday parties.

Floyd Bergeson Jerry Dahl Decorah A. D. Bernau West Union Clara Helgerson George Frieden Lyle Olson Eugene Butikofer Cedar Rapids Ed Butikofer Orlando Kittleson Bill and Larry Ralph Symington Gary Tolliver Tamara Henry Kittleson Lloyd Brandt Castalia Dean Mitts Judy Karen Seitz Linda Nelson Sharon James Sonja Paulson Becky Timmerman Vicky Wright Susan Kronlokken Becky Palmer Wanda Osterhus Mike Randy G. O. Anderson Earl Kloster Anderson Paul Meine Postville James Anderson Jerry Nancy Christine David M Michael Meine Jerry Anderson Dean Loftsgard Ted Loftsgard Isabel Saleh Loftsgard Melvin Weigel Oelwein Larry Hora Kathryn Crowe ISTC Cedar Falls Pee Meen Lorrinnerowe Sacred Heart Circle Shipton Louis Olson Howard Boyle West Union Bag John Bakewell Mr. Olson Franklin Olson Waterloo Willet Miller Gussie Miller Frank King Walker Dick Griebenow Ed Barnes

Sunday Visits Highlight Local Guests and Gatherings

Sunday guests included Will Shores and Richard Osterhus families from Mason City, LaVerne Olson and Schultz family, and Will Burrow who visited the Tvan Anderson home. Several couples shared meals at various local homes while Edna Miller hosted the Union Street birthday club. A valentine exchange occurred during social time.

Lyle Olson Will Shores Mason City Richard Osterhus Laverne T. Olson Craig Joy Schultz Will Burrow Tvan Anderson Pat Paulson Hilda Anderson Ed Barnes Richard Griebenow Union Street Edna Miller Leo Woods John Woods Randalia Robert Marvin Jeffrey Waterloo Carmen Swenson Clarence Tatro Pete Westby Gene Westby Elkader Vern Pratt Virgil Pratt West Union

Children Need Exercise Outside School Too

Parents should provide home equipment to develop shoulders and upper arms. Suggestions include tether ball, indoor baseball sets, ring toss, and backyard basketball rings. Children benefit from making things at home with tools and materials, alongside school programs.

Sporting Goods Parmen

United Fund Returns All Officers

The United Fund board in Fayette on Tuesday night February 11 reappointed officers for a second term. R M Westerfield M C Wangsness George Falk L H Hauth Lee Surfus, Paul Oelberg and Victor Crafton named to key posts. Five new directors elected Henry Peterson Dover Lester Schuldt Mrs Berle Downing Jim Weaver Mrs B C Johnston. Directors re elected for three year terms include Ed Balk Mrs Leo Buckendahl Maynard Meneffee I P Stewart Mrs Roy Barrett Mrs J W Frye Mrs Louis Olson Henry Bodensstainer Paul Templeman John Moorman. Treasurer Crafton reported all cooperating agencies paid in full. pledges outstanding about 500 of the 29/102 raised.

R. M. Westerfield West Union M. C. Wangsness George Falk Elgin L. H. Hauth Hawkeye Lee Surfus Fayette Paul Oelberg Victor Crafton Henry Peterson Dover Township Lester Schuldt Bethel Township Berle Downing Fremont Township Jim Weaver Oran B. C. Johnston Ed Balk Eden Township Leo Buckendahl Banks Township Maynard Menefee Smithfield Township I. P. Stewart Harlan Township Roy Barrett Arlington J. W. Frye Rand

Committee to discuss cancer heart funds with heart association

Co W Grimes of West Union and George Falk of Elgin, members of the joint committee, report the panel will meet Monday with American Heart Association representatives to discuss the disposition of funds raised by Fayette, Oelwein, and Buchanan county groups. The board voted 300 from the emergency fund to Palmer Memorial Hospital auxiliary for materials and supplies. It was agreed the group will skip its usual door to door campaign this year.

Palmer Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Lane Afre African lily blooms at Harpers Ferry home

The dark red Lane Afre African lily is in bloom at the Harry Cunningham home in Harpers Ferry. The bulb, 11 inches wide and about 18 inches tall, was brought from Africa by a nephew serving in the military.

Harry Cunningham Harpers Ferry Cunninghams Africa

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