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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1954

Page

3

School News Highlights From Progressive Grades

In reading and math progress noted across grades with focus on multiplication as a shortcut to adding. Second graders drill subtraction facts while studying reading about talking animals and health habits. First grade tracks weather, number stories, and health rules with winter decor. Kindergarten begins a new unit Machines and prepares booklets while term ends. Six weeks honor rolls and report cards prompt reflection and motivation. The Junior News notes semester tests, reconstruction study, satire unit, and welcomes back Joan.

Johnnie Sue Sam A. D. Nelson Diane Elaine Amundson Donna Durr Ronald Osterhus A D. Nelson Chuckie Rounds Laurence Schneider Ronald Osterhhus South Joan

Clermont Arlington Boys and Girls Lose By Undefeated Opponents

Local game notes report Clermont and Arlington teams suffering defeats in January matchups. Arling ton beat Clermont 82 to 51 with Klingman scoring 14 for Arlington and Horan 14 for Clermont. Clermont girls fell 61 to 50 as Barrack led on offense with 30 points.

Clermont Eldo Meyer Arlington Wm. Fossbindler Barrack Elkader Har Arlene Knudsen Bennett Klingman Horan Oran Fayette County Heineman Kittleson

Local families gather for weekend supper and visits

Mr and Mrs Wm Belgehner hosted supper Sunday with Jean and Richard. Gorden Hoopman family and Mrs Leonard Olson visited the Alfred Olson home in Waucoma on Tuesday.

Joe Wander Tuinda Keith Philip Wander Castalia Alfred Olson Postville Wm. Harris Wm. Bélgehner Jean Richard Gorden Hoopman Leonard Olson Waucoma

Clermont Area Social Notes Narrowly Echo Local Visits

Ed Riley family from Mc Gregor and Giles Martin family of Elgin were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melgin Martin. The Proberts visited Bob Vogel family in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Mrs. Millard Bear hosted a luncheon for the canasta club. Ambrose Arnold plans to spend the winter in Phoenix. LaNora Halvorson led a dessert luncheon for the ladies bridge club with Joyce Appelman high and Fran Hoopman second. Proberts visited Sioux Falls and other South Dakota towns. John Dundee and Dean visited the Steffens, with John Jones and Janice from Pastville also present.

Ed Riley McGregor Giles 'Martin Elgin Mrs. Melgin Martin Guy Probert Cedar Rapids Marion Bob Vogel LaNora Halvorson Ladies’ Bridge Club Joyce Appelman Fran Hoopman Marjorie Garlisch John Dundee Dean Waukon John Jones Janice Pastville Phil Steffens

Local Social News and Club Meetings Report

In Anamosa and nearby towns residents share visits and gatherings. The Max Fischler family stayed in the Ted Leete home while neighbors hosted card parties, dinners, and family events. The Volga Presbyterian Youth Fellowship met at Walter Boys home and a Luther League clinic drew attendees from several towns. Volunteers and families, including the Gernands and Wheelers, hosted relatives and friends, with church groups planning a creamery dinner and a Jeremiah study group advance reminder.

Ed Gernand Ray Jellings Melvyn Puffett Glen Oldfather Volga Creamery ‘Board S J Will Earhart Bud Wolf Dubuque Celestine Les Wheeler Albert ‘Schnoor Clarence Nas Fred Gernand Clyde ‘Wenger Carlus WSCS Volga Malaysia Maynard Malaya

Sunshine Club meets with Beulah Oldfather on Wednesday

Sunshine Club gathered with Beulah Oldfather on Wednesday afternoon with eighteen members attending. Cards of thanks were read from Mrs. Jack Goodin and family, Darlene Wilker, Blanche Jennings, and Clara Oldfather, recalling members remembered since the last meeting including Jerry Jones, Mrs. Woods, Fred Gernand, Lamphier Children, John Moats, Bennie Chase, Vernon Wilker, Diane Fox, Mrs. Weidener, and others.

Sunshine Club Beulah Oldfather Jack Goodin Darlene ‘Wilker Blanche Jennings Clara Oldfather Jerry Jones Woods Fred Gernand Lamphier John Moats Bennie Chase Vernon Wilker Diane Fox Weidener Dor

Cobalt Occurs With Iron and Nickel in Idaho Mines

Cobalt is rarely found alone and typically accompanies iron and nickel. Idaho mining districts yield copper, gold, and cobalt, highlighting its role in regional ore deposits and metal production.

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