School News Brimming With Classes and Tournament Happenings
The issue covers student activities from Postville tournaments to class updates. Seniors and freshmen share notes through various grades, with grade reports, a campfire club event, and a Betty Cume personality feature. The piece blends sports chatter, reading progress, and a lively student column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Nelson
Alma Ruth Grimes
Shirley Frieds
Anna Bane
Elva Mae Lerch
Jerry Pinney
Eva Mae Dennler
Beverly Larson
Rosella Strong
Kathleen Yearous
Betty Christen
General News
Florence
Ogie
Shirley Bogie
Dorothy Torkelson
Jean Hinder
Delores
Torkelson
Marjorie Dennler
Norma Torkelson
Violet Landsgard
Janice
Gehring
Georgana Fala
Jane Falb
Gossip Column Lures Readers With Rumor and Romance
A playful note about local crushes and social spins reveals overheard romances among Ione, Merlin, Elva, and others. Questions swirl about who Milton is and why notes were sent, while sports chatter hints at a Lie Tournament and a lively recreation center night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Ione
Merlin
Elva
Bernice
Milton
Donald
Ivy
Eva Mze
Alma
Bob
Janice
Sylvan
Wes
Gabby
Lournament
Yao le
Peg
Gus
Werntie
Calmar Edges Postville In Tight State Tournament Battle
In a hard fought first round state match at Postville gym Calmar led most of the game with a final 30 to 26 score. Elgin spectators were praised for their support as Oliver and Swede led scoring while the team prepares for the last game of the season. Cub Scout Pack 33 held a brief meeting before Scouts and Boy Scouts played basketball afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Kimpson
Elgin
Catine
Tei 3
Calmar
Oliver
Swede
Gus
EHS
Elgin Residents and Boarded Winds of War Plant Work
Former Elgin resident Melvin Benson and his wife work in a defense plant making dormer windows for the army and ready cut houses for Alaska while their sons Leonard and Bernard are in high school. The piece notes cold mornings, mentions a $20,000 bond for sewer repairs at McGregor, then shifts to guidance on preventing anemia in piglets and a crude method involving dirt for mineral intake, ending with a bizarre note on a poison snake trap used to kill an animal for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Benson
Salem
Oregon
Leonard
Bernard
Bensons
Alaska
California
Town Business Shows Rising Trend Amid Yearly Comparison
The town reports a rising business trend with January gains across sectors including life insurance, bank debits, and retail sales. Farm prices rose while farm products declined, and living costs in Iowa edged up two percent over the past year. A note notes notable signatures and letters in Dr. Watson’s possession. A double wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Jessie and Mr. and Mrs. Burnside was celebrated with relatives, each couple receiving purses from guests. Patty, daughter of A C Robert J. Wilson, is shown with extensive grandparents and descendants in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Yeo City
Watson’ Ow
Howard of
Corby
Robert Walpole
Almiral Lord Hood
Wat Jon
Lord Byron
George Lamb
Byron
Mir
Fred Jessie
Caggon
Willis Burnside
Central City
Burnside
Jessie
Mrs. Burnside
Patty
Robert J. Wilson
Hubert
Independence
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Kay Christian
Bernice Blockhus
Anna Cordis
Philippine Islands
Benito
Carmen
Denne Vi Bean
Lloyd Capper
Varney Club
Marlys Wenger
Jene Mosby
Bonn Hoswary
Burton West
Darlene Schneider
Beverly Sutter
Clarence Ruckdaschel
Donna Vi Dawn
Norma Mill
P. W.S
Poe
Norway
Laurena Gilson
Betty Christian
Karo Falb
Betty Chistian
Marolin Falb
Sonny Roll
Wah‘anka
Harry Johnson
Barbara Crider
Brainard
Johs
Betty
Betty Marie Cume
Wtell
Echor
Mairzy Coats
Sammy Kaye
Trna Hill
Carnation
Plymouth
Frank Sinatra
Mary Lee
Roy Rogers
McGregor
The
Avalon
Washington
Aisa Cameey
Wally Exeun
Burma
Tom Camdsy
Jena Beecks
CMA
Desie Devi
Eck
Beny
Wall AZ
Eagle Ledger
Raver Post Sinderpeglock
Endiock
Sica
Sheehy
Uae
Sgus
Mack
Delhi Ledger
Sue
Posen Parry
ECHO
Enterprise
Genura
Carl
Pathfinder
Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal
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Beth Fer
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