Elgin High School News Recaps Student Life and Christmas Program
The Elgin high school column details senior and underclass studies across subjects, student activities, and upcoming winter events. It notes semester tests in English science and math, poetry and literature units, and science topics, plus a December holiday mixer, a Christmas program by the faculty, and ongoing music and choir efforts with Santa's visit and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Leland Capper
Winthrop
Portland
Ore
Elgin
Tillie
Treas
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Methodist Church
Ruth
University of Iowa
EHS
Eighth Grade Plans and Chapter Changes
Students describe changes in the new term with shifts in subjects. Arithmetic moves to Business and the Community while science is replaced by health. Geography replaces civics and literature ends its unit with readings such as Dunkirk by Robert Nathan. A skating party was planned.
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Dunkirk
Robert Nathan
Grether Helps Soloists and Small Groups Ahead of Contest
Mrs. Grether assists soloists and small groups in preparation for the contest typically held in March and April, providing guidance and practice sessions to refine performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Mrs. Grether
Quarterly Statement of Elgin Iowa Independent School District
Quarterly report ending December 31 1951 covers Special Courses and General Funds. Receipts include district tax 876.10 and 10 319.26, with disbursements for salaries and numerous materials, services, and insurance. End balance shows overdrawn General Fund by 8905 09 and Special Courses balance 452 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Elgin
Iowa
Tax Commission
Reuben Schupbach
Acme Chemical Co
Central Scientific Co
Ginn & Co
McCormick
Mathers
Univ. of Neb
Elgin Echo
Nu-Ball Manu. Co
Scott Foresman & Co
Elgin Furniture Store
Meinhard Hardware
C. J. Robinson
Continental Insurance Co
Webster Publishing Co
Elgin Insurance Agency
Interstate Power Co
electricity N. W_ Bell Telephone Co
American Soc. of
A. N. Kirsch
J. S. Holcomb Manu. Co
Falth & Light
Financial report of Fayette County school district 1951
A quarterly financial statement certifies the district’s accounts ending December 31, 1951. It lists total warrants issued of 12 843.90 and total payments of 22 843.90, signed by Vern Robinson, secretary, and sworn by notary Edna Hunsberger in Fayette County Iowa on January 3, 1982.
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State of Lawn
Fayette
Edna Hunsberger
Fayette County
Iowa
Elgin
Towa
Seal
West Union Beats Elgin In Tight Conference Showdown
West Union toppled Elgin 51 27 amid late foul outs and injuries. Earl Little of West Union was hospitalized with a leg injury as West Union led most of the game, Howard scoring 10 and Moettiad 13 for West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Panthers
West Union
Panthers
Earl Little
Postville
Elgin
Bombers
Howard
Moe'tiad
Elgin and Stanley clash in Fayette consolation game
In Fayette county tournament action Elgin met Stanley in the girls consolation contest at Fayette Saturday night. Stanley led 24 14 at halftime, stretched lead in the third, and defeated Elgin 43 28. M Brackin led Elgin with 14 points while Shirley Weston scored 20 for Stanley.
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Panthers
Stanley
Fayette County
Fayette
M. Brackin
Elgin
Shirley Weston
Elgin Edges Waukon 35 34 In Tight Friday Clash
Elgin's first team beat Waukon 35-34 on Friday as Howard and Butter led with 13 points each. Benson and Henderson added 11 for Elgin while Orheim had 11 for Waukon. reserves total favored Waukon 33-24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waukon
Panthers
Howard
Butter
Benson
Benson and Henderson
Pinney
Ash
Orheim
Elgin Girls Fall In Second Round County Game
Elgin girls lost in the county tournament second round to Arlington in a tight game. Elgin led 5-4 after the first quarter, Arlington led 18-16 at halftime, then pulled away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Girls
Arlington
Elgin
Arlington Tops Elgin In County Tourney Semis
Arlington led 21-20 at end of the third, then surged ahead to win 25-24. Brackin scored 11 for Elgin while Johnson had 16 for Arlington. The Arlington girls controlled the boards but missed the final basket. Arlington advances to the county finals. Elgin to the consolation game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Brackin
Elgin
Johnson
Agricultural Tips For Iowa Farmers This Winter
Electric lighting lengthens laying periods for hens through short days. Iowa pig and cattle notes suggest checking soybeans for heating damage and culling non laying pullets. More lambs and crops are expected this year with higher land returns but lower feeding returns. Cod liver oil boosts rat bait palatability. Calving care improves calf crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Phillips
Iowa State College
Iowa
Children Can Learn to Face Emergencies
A ten year old girl acted correctly when a stranger invited her into a car, calling the police after guidance from parents. The article notes children can learn to react to emergencies if guardians teach caution and the appropriate steps.
Children Learn to Face Emergencies with Civil Defense Drill
A family uses a child guided raid drill to teach self reliance and calm in emergencies. The 12 year old handles water and gas valves while younger siblings secure windows and doors. mother oversees upstairs, then all retreat to protected basement spots per Civil Defense guidance. The drill, like a school fire drill, makes practice feel normal and builds confidence.
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Iti
Pilgrim's Progress Authored in Prison Says Bunyan
The note claims John Bunyan wrote Pilgrim's Progress while imprisoned. It adds that veto derives from Latin I forbid and mentions the extended right arm of the Situs of Liberty measuring forty two feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan
Situs of Liberty
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Roberta Mosby
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Sara Ogle
Home Ec
Marilana Ogle
Jim Cook
Jeanine Cook
Beverly Howard
Marcia Wolf
Gene Snyder
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Ruth Marie Tillotson
Henry McMillan
Schori & Kuster
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W. F. Kohler
John Fath & Sons
Verna E. Robinson
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Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Childran
WesAnd
Smith-Corona Ible
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R. P. Strauch
Julius Werner
Randville
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Farmhaven
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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