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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

3

Clermont School News Honor Roll and Society

Clermont School notes list semester honor roll and perfect attendance for freshmen to seniors, names of students like Sandra Olson and Sheryl Peterson, plus honorable mentions. National Honor Society initiation is described with candidates Ann Larson, Joan Bennett, and Douglas Appelman, and others participating in the ceremony.

Barbara Thies Annette Wenger Sandra Olson Sheryl Peterson Marilyn Guyer Paul Hackmann Vera Hangartner Ann Larson Jean Morse Janice Mary Olson Elaine Tatro Joan Bennett Larry Bergeson Helen Burger Dean Schneider Cathryn Crowe Patsy Gass Gerene Larson Pauline Nygaard Rebecca Olson Doris Ames James Durr Karen Jacobson Douglas Appel- Man Delores Schweinerus John Gass Garene Larson JoAnn Moore Grace Olson Janice Olson Arlene Knudsen LaVerne Swenson Charles Wagner

Clermont Social Guests Dine At Local Homes

Last weekend at Clermont several families hosted visitors from Charles City Grand Junction Chicago Elgin Decorah and local residents. O K Kittelson guests included Walter Bauman and Richard Dorn with other callers. Dinner and supper gatherings featured Selmer Erickson Abe Habeger hosts and quiet visits across Clermont area.

Henry Kittelson O. K. Kittelson Charles City Clarence Kittelson Walter Bauman Richard Dorn Grand Junction Colo Clifford Johnson Chicago Carl Hackmann Elgin A. B. Jacob Edwin Krueger Selmer Erickson Abe Habeger Alyce Delberg Vickie Habeger Laura Olson Decorah Donald Gilson Clermont

Memorial Day Visitors Gather at Schweinefus Home

Mr and Mrs William Brehm Pauline Mary and John from Mount Vernon Illinois visited with Mrs Brehm s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Schweinefus over Memorial Day weekend. Saturday guests included the Martin Oakland family of Eldorado and Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Jellings and family of Postville and others from Dubuque Iowa City Waverly Clinton and Oelwein.

William Brehm Pauline Mary John Mount Vernon Ill Bob Steele Robin Anne Patti Dubuque Bess Blake Rossiter Simpson Stevie Iowa City Earl Simpson Arthur Jimmie Waverly Norman Current Gen Craig Clinton Roy Steele Carrie Steele Oel- Wein

This I Believe Drought Frost and Flood Destruction

Henry P. Taylor of Taylor and Caldwell, a Walker ton Va canning firm president, shares his creed on farming faith. He notes drought frost and flood can wipe out crops in moments and likens the struggle to wrestling a troubled sea, reflecting humility and reverence toward nature.

Henry P. Taylor Taylor and Caldwell Walkerton, Va

Tariff policy and foreign aid blamed for job losses in 1950s industry

The piece argues wage gaps shrink in Europe while foreign aid boosts higher living standards and monopolies. It cites steep drops in American pottery man hours and rising imports from Japan Germany England, showing tariff policy as eroding U.S. jobs. It warns Congress seeks broader power in Geneva talks to expand tariffs, implying representation is denied to workers and businesses.

U.S France Germany Holland Séversl Tate Geneva Jssue

Laws of nature and society anchor human harmony

The speaker argues reality rests on immutable laws across physical biological and social realms. Life must obey or face consequences, and freedom carries responsibility within shared least limits. He likens these natural truths to divine laws, a ladder from gravity to worship, guiding communal well being and justice.

St. Paul Christ God

Tell 'em you saw It in the Echo

A brief note reports that someone claims to have seen a sighting or event described as It in the Echo. The item notes local interest and urges confirmation from residents familiar with the area and timing.

Collect Colorful Accessories for a Fun Frugal Look

A feature advises building an economical accessory collection with hats gloves scarves and jewelry for a coordinated wardrobe. It covers hat fit and versatility footwear appropriate for occasions handbag sizing, glove textures, jewelry restraint, and scarf styling to refresh outfits. It also touches on community fly control and household sanitation as separate tips.

Marian Knapp Town State College

Gloves and Shoes Proportion Tips for Costumes

Two factors to consider when choosing gloves are arm length and the planned costume. Glove length proportions of one third are generally more pleasing than one half. Test with your sleeve length to judge the exposed arm balance.

Early Start for Fly Control Program

Fowans seeking freedom from flies in and around homes should begin fly control now. The plan should beseason long, with two vital steps to set up promptly.

Two Key Parts of a Fly Control Plan

Sanitation and fly killing form the core of an effective fly control program. Proper cleaning reduces breeding sites while targeted insecticide use eliminates adult flies, improving sanitation and animal health.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont School News Gerald Fortsch Waterloo Helen Becker L. T. N. Olson Earl Opperman Ernie Peterson Louis A. Olson Curtis Leslie Gordon Schupbach Winnifred Sullivan Cedar Rapids Postville James Triem Marion Ole Triem Ben Bauman Joe Olson Kenneth Isobel Nelson Agnes Helgerson Enos Walvatne Elmer L. Nelson Art Nelson Jim Olson Art Nelson Jr Stella Talley Douglas Almer Nelson Home Union Street Birthday Club Lawrence White White William Belschner Jean and Richard of Arlington Ivan Anderson West Clermont Lutheran Church Irvin Olsen Indianapolis Ind Laura Bruthler Walter Belsehner Hawkaye George Belsehner Mary Schultz Harlan Schultz Martin's Cafe Wanda Barnhouse Bishop's Harlan Schultz, Jr Joy Janie Schultz Waukon Herbert Martin Alexandria Cpl James Martin Jim Washington, D. C Niagara Falls Cpl. Martin Leo Howe Indianola LeRoy Durr Judy Durr Straw Story Washington and ‘Small Business Wilson Harder Washington State Dept State Department Congress Noah Meson Illinois Korea China England Egypt Zone India Cleveland Bailey West Virginia Mollehan Committee For Economic Development Japan Robert McKlahan Britain Too Dow Laat State Department of Health Iowa Pete Dougherty Thunderbird Ford Fred T. Cline Motor CO Ford Rotunda Dearborn, Mic
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