Farming Programs of Clermont-Elgin Vo-Ag Students
Summary of student farming activities as of January 1 1956 shows 23 hog litters 15 head beef cattle 12 head dairy cattle 34 acres of corn 1 flock of 200 sheep and 1 flock of hens. Returns total 16057.69 with expenses 11683.43 yielding net profit 4374.26 and labor income 5130.26. Washington’s Mount Vernon is cited for early soil practices. Vo-Ag dept tests seed germination and urges clean seed and weed control.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Vo-Ag
Clermont-Elgin
Elgin Clermont FFA kicks off National FFA Week activities
National FFA Week runs Feb 18 to 25 with local chapters highlighting rural leadership and citizenship. Elgin Clermont FFA launched activities Feb 17 at a chapter meeting bestowing Honorary Chapter Farmer Degrees and awards from the Chapter Sweetheart contest. The chapter has 27 members, with officers Bennett, Swenson, Hanson, Evenson, Aanes, and Howard, and advisor Ross James. The National organization lists over 383,000 members across 48 states Hawaii Puerto Rico. Town chapter reports 11,000 in 295 chapters.
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Future Farmers of America
PF F
Elgin-Clermont F. F. A
Billy Bennett
LaVerne Swenson
George Washington
Weekend Club Events Calendar for Town Area
The message lists two social gatherings: Thursday, February 23 at Town and Country Club and Friday, February 24 at Grand Meadow Study Club. Both events appear as community meetings or socials scheduled for late February.
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Town and Country Club
Grand Meadow Study Club
Birthday dinner gatherings at Mrs. Mary Olson home
A cascade of weekend visits and dinners across Decorah and nearby towns. The Olson families and relatives from Colesburg, Elkader, Elgin, Arlington, and Decorah joined Mary Olson for birthday celebrations and Sunday meals. Guests included the Lundy, Kittelson, Thoma, Berentson, Stry, Hartman, and Becker circles, with notable stops at the Olavus Berentson home and Emma Anderson’s family.
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Elmer Olson
Evelyn Olson
Andine Vasby
Walter Lundy
Decorah
Mary Olson
Dean Kittelson
Jean
Ruth
Colesburg
Ciara Helgerson
Jerry ‘Baird
Eugene Thorson
Norris Reierson
Ricky
Harry Vauslin
Louie T. Anderson
Ruth Larson
LaVerne
Knute Solheim
Daisy Stry
Clavus Berentson
Janice Olson
Janice
Shirley Olson
Allen Anderson
Hulda Sutter
Elgin
Emma Anderson
Milo
Alma ‘Hartman
William Katschkowsky
Elkader
Harold Bennett
Keith Thoma
Louise Miller
Alden Peters
Cedar Falls
Orval Sullivan
Maryin
Jot Elkader
H. A. Lubke
Postville
Gladys Christopherson
Olavus
Berentson
Daisy Stryhames
Agnes
Louise Bilden
Helen Moe
Bess Blake
500 Club
Reginald Becker
Jody
Des ‘Moines
Don ‘Burger
Fayette
Farewell for Wengers Moves Near Elgin Farm
A farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger Annette and Diane was held Thursday with games visits and a picnic lunch. The Wenger family plans to move March 1 to the Alex Baumgartner estate farm near Elgin and the Lyle Krueger family will move into the Wenger vacated farm.
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Lester Wenger
Annette
Diane
Geo
Durscher
Janice
Otto Krueger
Reuben Hackmann
Edwin Krueger
Edward Krueger
Guy Probert
Martin Davis
Leon Jacob
Karl Miller
Clarissa
Alfred Jacob
Clifton Miller
Wenger
Alex Baumgartner
Elgin
Lyle Krueger
Wengers
Sandra Olson Wins Free Throw Contest
Sandra Olson won the sectional free throw contest by making 22 of 25 shots and earned a spot to compete in the district. Jana Kerner of Aurora was runner-up after a 10 of 10 final shoot, sending Olson to the state tournament in Des Moines on Friday, March 2.
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Sandra Olson
Jean Klisart
Ossian
DeSales
Audi
Marion Hustlers Meet The Marion 4-H Club
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met at Roger and Marvin Berg’s home on Feb 13. Almer Amundson assisted with tractor books. Roger Berg spoke on introductions and David Helgerson demonstrated seed args. A trip to Postville for a tractor meeting occurred Feb 20. Next meeting is in Clermont at Olson and Olson shop in March.
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Marion Happy Hustlers
Roger
Marvin Berg
Almer Amundson
Roger Berg
David Helgerson
Postville
Olson & Olson Impaement
Clermont
Roger and
Richard Amundson
Busy Beavers 4 H Girls Club Meets at Diana Bilden Home
The Busy Beavers 4 H Girls Club gathered at Diana Bilden s home with Roll call How I Helped Someone. Grand Meadow Larks attended to install officers. Mrs Thiele presented home furnishings films. Maren Knudsen demonstrated making pillow tops. Randine Hanson spoke on introductions.
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Busy Beavers 4-H
Diana Bilden
Grand Meadow Larks
Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Legion Auxiliary Work and Programs
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Will J. Nelson home with Mrs. Lyle Olson assisting. They reported on the county meeting, read letters from sponsored Woodward children, sent January care packages to Independence, named a February cookie committee, and sent Valentines to Woodward. A Junior Auxiliary patriotic program directed by Andine Vasby featured a clarinet solo by Carol Swenson, piano by Cathryn Crowe, a Lincoln themed reading, a birthday present play, and a junior song finale.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Will J. Nelson
Lyle Olson
Theo. Loftsgard
Clermont
Woodward
Independence
Bill Schmidt
Millard Bear
Rulger Paulson
Roy Swensen
Clarissa Paulson
Andine Vasby
Carol Swenson
Cathryn Crowe
Aldora Anderson
Lincoln
Marilyn Paulson
L’myra Anderson
Donaline Larson
Margie Swenson
Jacquelyn Bakewell
Bonnie Swenson
Clermont Study Club Meeting Highlights at Mrs Crowe Home
The Clermont Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Forrisine Crowe’s home with nine members. Mrs. Burkard Riegel presented a safety program titled Home School and Highway. The session ended with members reading the club collect.
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Clermont Study Club
Forrisine Crowe
Burkard Riegel
Woodland Study Club Meets at Mrs Dibble Home
The Woodland Study Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Helen Dibble's home with group singing to start. Members shared scripture readings, Valentine verse, a favorite recipe, and two poems read by Mrs. Kamp.
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Woodland Study Club
Helen ‘Dibble
Dibble
Valentine Hearts
Duane Kamp
Millard Nelson, Jr
Frank Hogan
L. M. Hovland
Local Families Gather for Visits and Events
Mr and Mrs George V Larson and Lyle visit Waterloo to greet their new grandson Mark Kenneth Anderson. Olson and Miller families dine with Kathinka Larson. Erickson family hosts Sunday dinner with Larson and Anderson guests. Wenger family returns from California to visit Sheldon Weber’s family. Legion and Auxiliary urged to attend county meeting in West Elgin. Lorranne Crowe hosts bridge and birthday shower for Elmer Easler. H A Lubke wins high, Louie Olson second. Harlan Schultz Jr and family attend funeral of Lawrence McGraw in Hanover.
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George V. Larson
Lyle
Kathinka Larson
Steven
Tommy Anderson
Waterloo
Mark Kenneth
Kennneth Anderson
L. T. N. Olson
Wm. B. Miller
Alden Cornish
Postville
New Legion Hall
West Elgin
Lorranne Crowe
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Elmer Easler
Bess Blake
H. A. Lubke
Louie Olson
Harlan Schultz, Jr
Lawrence McGraw
Hanover
Ladies' Aid to Meet With Colonial Theme on Feb 28
The town Ladies' Aid will gather at Mrs Burkard Riegel s home on Wednesday February 28 with a colonial theme inviting members to wear old fashioned clothes The program Customs and Costumes will be led by Mrs Fred Cline Weekend visits included Dale Schultz and Leo Riegel at Loras College Dubuque Harold Landsgard dined with the Arthur Landsgard family Mae Carlin stayed with Mrs Marie Luei in Postville A joint birthday party for Mrs Gilbert Anderson was held February 20 with bingo and a picnic supper They recently moved into the Mrs Carrie Carpenter house after thirty five years on the farm The Elmer Nelson family received a surprise farewell party with food gift and well wishes before moving to Fayette for a business purchase and new home.
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Burkard Riegel
Fred Cline
Dale Schultz
Leo Riegel
Loras
Dubuque
Harold Landsgard
Arthur Landsgard
Mae Carlin
Marie Luei
Postville
Union Street Birthday Club
Gilbert Anderson
Anderson
Carrie Carpenter
Elmer Nelson
Nelsons
Fayette
Messrs
E. J. Handy
Ralph Schrader
Gordon Hoopman
Harvey Meyer
Theo Loftsgard
Millard Nelson, Sr
Roy Swenson
Millard Nelson, Jr
Joe Nelson
Charles Becker
Art Nelson
Isobel Nelson
High School News Staff Feedback Call for More Features
A reader survey of high school readers suggests adding gossip columns and feature pieces. Respondents propose Elgin's Tiger Tales style entries, varied commentary from students, and merging class news into a cohesive, home newspaper feel with wider high school topics.
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Karen Gilson
David Lamborn
Bert Henderson
Lke Elgin
Charles Wagner
Sandy Olson
Local High School Notes From Freshman News Column
The Freshman News covers campus life with reports on student seating in study halls, a mock libel scare in a valentine, and drivers dodging patrolmen. It notes Maureen, Judy N, Karol H, Judy Carr, Wanda Meyer, and Barbara Anderson among active students, plus algebra and homemaking class progress and a guard on the first team in girls basketball.
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Larry B
Pony Express
Clermont
Elgin
Maureen
Larry
Judy N
Carol
Rosie
Donna
Fayette
Karol H
Judy Carr
Wanda Meyer
Barbara Anderson
David Lamborn
John
Sandra
Judy
Bames
Sophomore News Insurance Topic Preview
The business arithmetic column introduces insurance concepts for students. It explains how to calculate expected payouts and policy costs, guiding readers through practical money matters and real‑world finance skills. Page continuation noted for later details.
Lent I Holy Communion Service at 3 00 PM
Rev Paul A Clark will lead a Lent I Holy Communion service Sunday February 26 at 3 00 PM. The gathering notes Vicar duties and parish observance of the season.
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Paul A. Clark
St. Peter's Church Mass Times and Confessions
St. Peter's Church lists Sunday Masses at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Daily Mass at 7:00 a.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday evening and before Mass. Rev. Fr. Robert Cooney is pastor.
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St. Peter’s Church
Robert Cooney
Clermont Lutheran Parish Weekly Schedule
Clergy Knudsen lists services for West and East Clermont. West Clermont holds catechetical class Saturday 9:00 am, Divine Worship 9:30 pm, Sunday School 10:30 am, Junior Choir 3:00 pm, Lenten service, and midweek TV service. East Clermont offers catechetical class Saturday 10:45 am, Sunday School 10:00 am, Divine Worship 11:00 am, Lenten service Thursday 8:00 pm.
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B. Knudsen
West Clermont
Ehoit
East Clermont
East Clermont Mothers Club Meets at Reierson Home
The East Clermont Mothers Club gathered at Mrs Norris Reierson s home on Tuesday afternoon February 14 with fourteen members answering roll call on patriotism. Guest Mrs Gene Rose attended as the program featured a hymn sing devotions led by Mrs Oliver Larson a discussion on A Glory Heart versus a Joyful Heart by Mrs LaVerne Larson and a flannelgraph on How to Be Happy by Mrs Ames Olson An oratorical speech by Howard Kittleson added interest The next meeting is set for March 13 at Mrs Almer Amundson s home.
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East Clermont
Norris Reiers
Gene Rose
Oliver Larson
LaVerne Larson
Ames Olson
Howard ‘Kittleson
Mra Almer
Ill and Hospitalized Medical Patient Updates
Nelle Sheehy entered Postville hospital Monday for a few days of medical care due to a severe bronchial cold. At Mayo Clinic, Fred Cline and wife Fred Cline spent several days in Rochester Minnesota last week for tests, returning Monday for results. Clarence Ruckdaschel, ill at Decorah hospital then LaCrosse, is slowly improving and surgery is postponed. Her husband, recently stationed in Germany, arrived Friday and flew to LaCrosse to be with her.
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Nelle Sheehy
Postville Hospital
Mayo Clinic
Fred Cline
Rochester
Mion
Clarence Ruckdaschel
Decorah Hospital
LaCrosse
Germany
States
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Visits After Illness
I express my thanks to all who sent me flowers gifts cards and testers and to those who visited me in the hospital. Also my aunt Mrs Millard Nelson entertained at dinner with Mrs Nelsons sister and six to seven children sick. Guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Buck Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Harley Wheaterhag and sons Mrs LaVerne Schlatter and daughters Hawkeye Mrs Reider Smith and children Ridgeway Mrs Eugene Allen and daughter Camp Lejeune No Carolina Mrs Marion Bird and daughter Austin La and Mrs Conskt Dunn Sacramento CA Also guests Mrs Howard Buck and two children Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr and daughters of Clermont Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett visiting Thomas Howard home.
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Martin Nelson
Millard Nelson
LaVerne Schlatter
Hawkese
Reider Smitht
Hidgeway
Eugene Allen
Camp Lejune
No. Carolna
Marion Bird
Austin
Conskt Dunn
Sacramento
Casif
Howard Buck
Hawkeye
Millard Nelson, Jr
Clermont
Harold Bennett
Thos. Howard Home
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Mary K. Swenson
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