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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

2

Tiger Tales and Student Activities Highlights

Seniors attend a mock trial on February 23 at the West Union courthouse, led by Fayette County Bar Association with Davold L. Jack as chairman. Judge W. H. Antes spoke beforehand as jurors chosen from West Union students. Lunch followed at the high school cafeteria. Four declamation contestants from Postville and surrounding towns advance toward a pre district contest on March 7. C E Tigers end season with wins over Hawkeye, seniors party, and juniors writing themes on democracy. Seventh and eighth grade notes cover science experiments, spelling bees, and progress in social studies as students discuss energy, photosynthesis, and Mexico.

Wenger West Union Aurthouse Fayette County Bar Association Davold L. Jack W. H. Antes Elgin Mary Schaer Art Strong West Union High School Postville Reva Medberry Frances Largon Evelyn Orth Dalene Ssusifer Grove Schori Monona Luana

Sophomore Typers Writing Letters in Circles Class

The geometry group studies circles, angles, and arcs, measuring angle size and arc length while exploring new constructions. In literature, they begin Tale of Two Cities as Mrs. Schori arranges a film, and typing class focuses on friendly and business letters, envelopes, and various writing formats.

Freshmen Begin Breakfast Study in Home Economics Class

Freshmen in home economics have been studying breakfast planning and fruit preparation. The class, titled Work and Power in science, has completed the unit and is finishing up the work.

Elgin Iowa February 7 1953 Town Council Proceedings

Elgin Iowa council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Mayor Schori was absent and D O Dean acted as mayor pro tem. Minutes of prior meeting recorded. Various payments listed including salaries, utilities, and publishing. Salary raise for the street commissioner and marshal was debated. motion to vote failed. Adjournment motion carried.

Elgin Iowa Schori D. O. Dean Walter Eohis Arthur J. Boyer Elgin Echo Jacob Lehman Crl&p. Ry Mueller & Cahey B. Hanks Capper Fauser

Dist oem For In Thee Lord Do I Hope Psalm Verse

Poem-like devotional reflection urges unwavering faith in God's hearing of prayers. It emphasizes that worldly hopes fail without belief in divine aid and that all things are possible through faith. The piece reinforces trust in God's providence and consistent prayer.

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Worrying Note Delays Local Car News Announcement

The chairmen of the TOELCITE group apologized for lateness in delivering a newspaper notice. He admitted forgetfulness about the date and promised the paper would print the announcement as soon as possible. Local readers were advised to expect the update in the next metro section.

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Air purifying unit filters ions with nickel grid

The device arranges to filter out positive ions while negative ions are drawn into the room by air currents. A nickel cloth grid surrounds the heating elements, which are made of a nickel-chromium alloy.

Local Social Roundup From Ames And Surrounding Areas

A crowded weekend of visits, dinners, and family gatherings highlights events in Ames and nearby towns. multiple households hosted relatives and friends from Elkader, Waukon, Strawberry Point, Cedar Rapids, Manchester, and Sterting, with many couples and children listed among guests and hosts.

Caitin Probert Walter Frank Oldfather Greene Fr. Bradshaw Sodawasser Elkader Stubbs Baker Vera Rolmiller Ruby Guy Brooks Leslie the Lylé Kenneth Jennings Elia Downer Strawberry Point Orval Lamphier Elmer Chase Town City Oscar Lamphier Glen Oldfather Leroy Sloan Keith Oldfather Rita Haas Waukon J. E. McTaggert Maryville Joe Cunningham Will Christen Will Chase Harold Kruempel Ruth Thomson Kenneth, Scott Thomson Floyd Leuchtenmacher Clark Hummel Clyde Wren Fred Gernand Walter Roys Ruth Billy Oaklin Probert Cédar Rapids Mildred Shambaugh Mein Nading Diane Art Klinge Eskader Oscar Andreae Manchester Hospital Francis Pox Hill Crandall Luther Crandall Wadena Paul Crandall

Local man Walter Ey eritt visits Des Moines area

A fragmented item notes Walter Ey eritt of Manchester visiting Shari and Monails Heart Des Moines. It mentions the Fred Rinkert homes and a weekend stay, but details are unclear in the OCR.

Cate Walter Eyeritt Manchester Shari, Mr Monails Heart Des Moines Fred Rinkert

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Tiger Tales C-E Tigers C -E Tigers Hawkeye Sandra Olson C-E Hawkeye Grt Jean Niewechmer John Knudsen Pleggenkuhle Carla Matt Jean Morse Mary Gisen Elaine Tatro Janice O1gem Barbara Medberry Teys Frank “Oran Stanley Lehman Glenn Seyder Richard Clark Stanley Capper Art Strang Gena’ Miedberry Zurbriggen Mexico Council Proceedings Willem R. Nelsow Nancy Adams Doris Sloan Eyn Judy Joyce Eckhart Raymond Oldfather Ames Geo. Oldfather Melvyn Paffett Lester Anderman Joy Wheeler Arlington Art Everitt Virgil Marquette LeClair Les Wheeler Linda Wheeler Kenneth Scott Tell Clarence Noack E. R. Withell D. C. Chiropractor Elkader, Ta R. T Martin Postville State Bank Postville, Ia L. R. Tappan Optometrist M. F. Schiein Chiropeactom Oak Drive Stuabaier Lowe Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and The the Banker
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