Clermont School News Continue Page 5 Program and reception
A rhythm band organized and pupils presented a program. Coffee, decorated cookies, home made bread sandwiches, candies and nuts were served. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Lyle Gunderson poured. All but three families attended. About 100 people enjoyed the event. Diane James played Martha Washington and Leslie Miller sang as George. Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Bergeson assisted with serving. Mrs. Thompson thanks them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Lyle Gunderson
Diane James
Martha Washington
Leslie Miller
George
Mary Olson
Marcella Bergeson
Thompson
Inquisitive Juniors Spin Stories On Study Hall
A class survey of junior opinions shows varied study hall goals from avoiding study to chatting, reading, napping, writing letters, and even wondering what a study hall is. Several students admit they avoid work, seek escape, or seek social time during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn
Vivian
Arlene
Gloriana
Pauline
Annette
JoAnn
Pat
Dorothy
Helen
Harley
Gary
Rolly
Robert
Caral
Charles
Grace
Shirley A
Mary Jean
Shirley P
Gerene
LaVerne
Freshman News Highlights Class Experiments and Sports Loss
Freshman science class watched a water uses film and Shirleys distillation demo. Sandra Bilden tasted salty water before and after distillation. David Helgerson explained a hydrogen generator. Freshmen beat seniors in a school tournament’s final. seniors were stronger, center John absent. Algebra begins graph work. Home economics sees skirt making by several girls. Eighth graders study pronouns and ghost story writing begins after reading The Gold Bug. First Grade Social Studies focuses on family helpers. Art features ponies crafted with cardboard and clothespins. Filmstrips include Little Black Sambo and Pesky The Cold Bug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Jacobin
Sandra Bilden
David Helgerson
David Lamborn
Barbara Anderson
Maureen Martin
John
Dennis
Barbara
Sandra
Darla
Maureen
Joyce
Carol
Beverly B
Reading
Tom
Susan
Jack
Sophomore Classes Share Projects In Home Economics And Tech
The report highlights Sophomore News detailing home economics teams making 18 doughnuts per group and cooking activities such as French fried potatoes and onions. It notes Duane Gutcher as Clermont’s lone art student, with others in industrial arts building a car and studying engines, while geometry students explore loci and constructions this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn
Pat
Duane Gutcher
Clermont
Roger Howard
Fourth Grade News Higlights Hobbies and Projects
Fourth grade students discuss hobbies such as Michael Thoma rock collection, Leslie Olson pennies, Connie Bear jewelry, John Shipton matchbooks, Susan Tatro napkins and more. They share goals to find interesting hobbies and help each other grow their collections. They also work on telephone conversations and health class projects including health booklets and menus using the seven food groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Thoma
Larry Peterson
Leslie Olson
Connie Bear
John ‘Shipton
Susan Tatro
Larry
Robert Ames
Alyce Oelberg
Joan Gunderson
Gene Olson
Lyle Anderson
Diane Metzger
Everett Rowland
Gordon Olson
Diane Wenger
Seventh Grade English and Literature Highlights
Students note a new unit on pronouns and read The Ghost of Garnet Lodge by Mrs Putz. They also begin lyric poetry and study discounts in arithmetic, showing interest in bill reductions.
Local Dinner Guests Highlight Clermont Community
Clermont residents hosted a string of weekend visits and celebrations. Mr and Mrs John Bakewell and others dined with Theresa Bakewell in New Albia and Harold Landsgard hosted guests from DeKalb and Elgin. The Christiansons marked their 46th wedding anniversary while others traveled to Prairie du Chien and Ames for weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn and
Junanne
iTheresa Bakewell
New Albia
Robert Howard
DeKalb, Ill
Harold Landsgard
Thos. E. Howard
Elgin
Highway funding clash fuels small business burden debate
In Congress the proposed multi billion highway program failed, triggering editorials on who pays. Deliberations highlighted tax ideas hitting small tire recappers and retailers, with 15 percent capital tied to tax funds. The piece argues the burden will fall on small businesses while big players posture for public support. It concludes there is risk of propaganda from those who profit least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Major Gil
Big Cement
Washington
Puttarnard
Lonal Fedération of Independent Business
Aes
U. S
Paymenta
Community Guests Share Sunday Visits Across Several Homes
A string of polite social visits fills the Garna ville, Postville, Cedar Falls and surrounding towns as residents hosted supper and overnight guests. Notable gatherings include Mrs Lorranne Crowe and Kathryn at Ira Jones, Mr and Mrs Louis Schutte with Steven in Postville, and numerous family dinners and parties with Olson, Larson, Amundson and other local families observing birthdays and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorranne Crowe
Cathryn
Ira Jones
Garnaville
Louis Schutte
Steven Schutte
Postville
Keith, Thoma
Len Simek
Russel Grover
J. C. Howard
Cedar Falls
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Geront Community
A birthday dinner honored Mr. Anderson with Verni Engle and guests including the Reuben Svend sen family of Lawler Mrs. Engle and Mrs. Martin Anderson Chrystal John Anderson Albert Halverson of Elgin Bernell Anderson from Post and Mrs. Mary Tatro and Gilbert Anderson. A surprise party for Mrs Leona Schweinefus was held Friday Feb 23 with guests sharing a cake baked by relatives Stenerson and Olson. Isobel Nelson visited Payette and Elmer Nelson for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Engle
Reuben Svendsen
Lawler
Mrs. Engle
Martin Anderson
Chrystal
Anderson
John Anderson
and ‘Mra
Albert Halverson
Elgin
Bernell Anderson
Mary Tatro
Gilbert Anderson
Leona Schweinefus
Visitor from Ossian in Richard Griebenow Home
Gerhard Tinderholt of Ossian visited Saturday in the Richard Griebenow home. Central Iowa hay field tests show a new alfalfa variety Vernal yielding more hay per acre than other varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Tinderholt
Ossian
Richard Griebenow
Iowa
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Dean DeSart
Herman Lubke
John Schultz
Laird Cline
Merle Alderson
Homer Jensen
Des Moines
Wm. B. Miller
Willet Miller
Elmer Sanders
Bonnie
Ronnie
Albert Christianson
Christianson
Clarence Kittelson
Wayne DeSotel
Monona
Prairie du Chien
Theodore Loftsgard
Ames
D. ‘T. Flores
Teddy
Albert Lubke
Louise Miller
Lena Peters
R. G. Schupanitz
Robert, Jr
Don Osweiler
Cedar Rapids
Egies
Captains of Industry
Bill McClurkin
Wapello
G. O. Anderson
McClurkin
Frank Hogan
Land
Terry Hogan
Clair Smale
Georgann
George W. Larson
Mrs. Wm. Burrow
LaVerne Kinsel
Fayette
Lyle Olson
Michael
Cliff J. Olson
Ruth Starkey
Albert Stenerson
Arthur S. Olson
Albert Olson
Frank Stones
Qelwein
Donald Larson
Blanche Nesvik
West Union
Harry Vauslin
Norman Amundson
George Belschner
Mr. Amundson
Cliff Olson
Frank
Jeanne
Judy
Richard Osterhus
Win
Wede
Elsie
Art Schott
Peggy
Dean Mitts
Patty
Marsha
William
Millard Bear
LaVonne Osterhus
Wanda
Dickie
Clift Olson
Joannie
Donald
Union Street Birthday Club
Herbert Dummermuth
Wm. Nelson, Jr
Sulsan
Wim. Hitch
Carolyn and
Leslie
Sumner
Harry Yauslin
Paul N. Moser
E. R. Withell
D. C
State
Elkader, Ea
L. R. Tappan
Optometrist
Elkader, Jowa
the Christian Science Monitor
Boston
the Christian: Science Monitor
Norway St
Ntity
Isobel Nelson
Payette
Elmer Nelson
Peceoares
Mcreage Reserve
Ariona
Jurrictante
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