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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
2
A chaotic student newspaper piece covers weekly activities at Valley High. It notes seniors posing for pictures between classes, juniors seeking prom funds, and freshmen pondering the next semester. It mentions staff room changes, a science class joke about Mrs. Blaker, and a Vladimir Dedijer book review on Yugoslavia.
A reader attacks candidate Richard Reagan for California governor, arguing he is popular but unqualified. The piece claims Reagan trades on acting fame, lacks political experience, and has no party support, predicting voters will reject him if qualification governs the race.
Hawks withstand rally to beat Tigers 55 to 46 at North High gym. Stevey Halvorson led with 19 points. Ken Askelson and Danny Lo added 14 and 11. Tigers rallied late but could not overtake the Hawks. The page also notes a 59 35 win by the North Fresh-Soph team and mentions area school activities and class reports.
Kathy Gehring, born March 23, 1948, is profiled in a playful senior spotlight. The piece notes her mild demeanor, favorite colors, and prized possession a grandmother’s engagement ring and her rifle. It mentions her TV snacks, taste in media, and her advice to underclassmen plus upcoming activities and a PTA meeting.
Students review compound conditions and rate pairs in percent problems as they near the chapter end. The class will soon have a test to assess mastery of the material.
The report discusses tractor power takeoffs as power sources linking the differential to drive shafts rotating at 540 to 1000 rpm. It notes common accidents from shaft projections like pins grease fittings or bad welds. The Iowa Banking Department plans direct verification with 567 state chartered banks to strengthen the banking system through examiner depositor communication.
John D. Baldridge Chariton Dr Jack Fickel Red Oak and Dr J M Walter Ames have taken office to serve six year terms. Bromwell former Republican congressman Cedar Rapids says he will not seek public office this year after speculation he might run for governor.
Dr. Paul F. Sharp aged 47 becomes president of Sharp University succeeding the late Dr. Henry G. Harmon. Sharp previously served as chancellor of the University of Mt Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummer muth of Elgin and Mrs Lyle Gunderson visited Tuesday afternoon in the Gunderson home. Mr and Mrs Neil Sanderman and Luann Bob and Judy of Wak on were dinner guests Sunday in the Kilkleson home. Use The Want Ads.
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