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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
3
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Third grade studied clothing materials and mounted samples on a poster, focusing on cotton, wool, silk, and rayon. Fourth grade enrollment reached fifteen with new student Mary Morse joining fifth grade. district visits noted. Fifth and Sixth Grades finished Central States geography and will study western states. Mary Morse enrolled, Ralph Kneeland returned dental card. race to return cards hinted. Seventh and Eighth Grades review for six-week tests. Dorothy Poor absent due to illness.
On Saturday March 1 the Commanders defeated Luana 44 to 19 to win their sectional bracket and advance to the district tournament. Loftsgard led with 22 points. Superintendent Mr. Cook presented a plaque after the game as the team prepared for the district match against Fredericksburg in the Postville gym Wednesday at 7 PM.
Clermont residents share weekend visits as Lavern Carpenter of Ft. Dodge visits his mother and local families. A Desert luncheon is planned for May 8 at 2 p m in St Francis hospital Waterloo hosted by St Francis staff and Oelwein nurses with speakers Glenda Mabrey visiting teacher. Several families are noted visiting, moving, or hosting relatives including the Washburns and Brandts with varied travels and local gatherings.
The Grand Meadow Study Club met at Mrs. Mabel Amundsen's home on Friday. New member Margery Amundsen welcomed. Plans for Achievement Day at Clermont School on March 15 discussed. committees appointed. Beryl Swenson named Picture Study chair. Program featured readings by Esther Helgersen and others. birthday song for Bery Swenson. Numerous social guest mentions follow as residents and friends visit in nearby towns and homes.
Fayette County Tuberculosis Association held a meeting Friday electing Mrs H G Streight Oelwein as president Dr M G Beddoes as vice president Frances Cline Clermont as secretary Forest Claxton Fayette as treasurer Mrs A D Goby county seal sale chair Dr C C Hall Maynard as education chair and Mrs Ben Turner rehabilitation chair Four officers and guests attended The mobile x ray unit will resume this year due to fund buildup from Christmas seals Nearly 4 090 residents are affected by TB Education and isolation aim to curb spread Various social visits and local events are noted including birthdays, dinners, and a weekly Clermont movie starting last Thursday. Local merchants sponsor film showings and prizes. A birthday party for Mrs J C Halverson occurred with many attendees.
Clermont residents praise the two act musical comedy Sittin Pretty by Sheehan Post 375 American Legion and Auxiliary to be presented at Elgin opera house Thursday evening under Elgin American Legion Post auspices. The column also reports new local Indian arrivals Big Thunder and family, community events, school vacation, fire siren request, and social visits across Clermont, Oelwein, Waterloo, and Iowa City institutions.
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