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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

3

Clermont Community Notes and Local Gatherings

Clermont residents host and visit relatives across West Union Decorah Keokuk and Des Moines. Obituaries mark the death of Mrs Martin Hannon of Northwood North Dakota. Birthday plans honor Clermont’s oldest citizen Mrs Josephine Wells. Local families attend dinners visits and a rescheduled Amvet Aux meeting now set for March 23 at Mrs Henry Olson’s home.

Hans J. Larson Elva Hjelming West Union Ben Frautehy Thompson Martin Hannon Northwood N. D Dakota Alfred Olson Oran Roe Waukon Kenny Bilis Dale Aod Jane Harold Heins Pauline Harold Meyer Postville Leonard Olson Wayne John M. Ae Wells Theo Loftsgard Josephine Wells Geneva Wells Clermont Dubuque Dan Burke Charles Peterson Gladys Charles City Raymond Erherdt Clarence Johnson O. C. Peterson Arnold Teaskotter and Sons Elsie Krobinger Castalia Dean Mitts Elgin Laverne Osterhus Irene Eileen Wedo Wm. Wedo Laverne Richard Marsh Stevie Waterloo Freemont Sullivan Wuaterola Franklin Olson Craig Clarence Tro Vern Pratt Tatro Lawrence Traeger Russell Pratt Ralph Wells Oelwein Robert Smith Cedar Falls E. H. Dibble R. A. Smith Harold Triem Des Moines Merle Maen Will Dreave Moen Mawkeye Sand & Gravel Co The Brick & Sand Co Amvet Auxprey Haseen Anquet Henry Olson Lembers

Plants Like Humans Are Finicky Eaters Study Shows Isotopes Track Fertilizer

Atomic scientists report plants vary in fertilizer uptake using radioactive phosphorous. Radioisotopes enable tracing of how much fertilizer plants absorb, informing farmers whether costs are justified. North Carolina corn and Maine potatoes show differing preferences for fertilizer phosphate versus ground phosphate. A food industry leader joined the University of Chicago atomic research program.

North Carolina Maine Atomic Research Program University of Chicago

Small Turkey Talk on a New Streamlined Bird

The feature highlights a compact white turkey bred for small families and small ovens. It notes the cross of several older varieties to create a bird with a short legged body, long keel, and ample breast meat after extensive records from carefully chosen stock.

Summer Milk Slump Costs Farmer Plenty

A dairy season slump raises costs for farmers as production drops about 80 percent from May to early fall. Dry cows and late lactation contribute, but dairy experts say better management could prevent much of the loss and keep earnings healthier.

Clermont School News Highlights Student Life

A collage of classroom notes and short items covers student activities at Clermont School. Mentions include favorite subjects, a student’s idiosyncrasies, and a state basketball trip, with updates on homeroom routines, attendance honors, and recent moves. The piece notes maps and posters projects in history and art, plus a Maine fishing village model in social studies.

Larry Bergeson Duane Gutcher Rose Larson JoAnn Mabb Dean Schneider Mary Sivenson Robert Sivenson Alton Kist Kenneth Hide 1Decorah Sandra Schave Callie Brainard Postville Judith Nims Maine

Indian Unit Program Highlights at Local Grade School

Third grade closed Indian unit with songs The Hunting Song Prayer to the Rain God and The Little Papoose and plays Pocahontas Fallen Horse and My Friend plus a choral reading Indian Children and Sunrise Dance. Five reports on Indian Life. Displayed Indian dolls bows arrows village and large tepee. Perfect attendance lists include Barbara Anderson Jean Belshner Sandra Bilden Gary Hyde and others. Dixie Brainard leaving and Harvey Wilson and Shelvy Nims changes noted.

Wert Barbara Anderson Jean Belschner Sandra Bilden Gary Hyde Shirley Jacobin Ordel Kiosa Joyce Larson Wayne Larson Joyce Mabb Wanda Meyer John Nelson Curtis Olson Janet Pratt

Local Classroom News and Sports Roundup

Merril Mabb Jane Schott and Linda Hackmann celebrated birthdays with in class treats. Kindergarten six weeks goals list Ker met Peterson Virginia Schrader Gloria Hyde Lavern Oster hus. Bearcats lose to West Union 25 18 in county tourney at Alpha Crandall tops for West Union. US meat production by region cited 62 percent west of Mississippi 69 percent eaten east.

Merril Mabb Jane Schott L Kirkestue Linda Hackmann Margie Swenson Kermet Peterson Virginia Schrader Gloria Hyde Lavern Osterhus Laverne Hyde Woodrow Hyde Doyle Bennett Barbara Phyllis Nims Bearcats West Union Alpha Larson Crandall

When Junior Throws His Toys Around

Advice on preventing tantrums by redirecting energy before they erupt. Examine family life for consistency, sleep, diet, and excessive spoiling. Emphasizes calmer discipline, improving daily routines, and offering constructive activities instead of punishment.

Junior Fanlor

Local Families Change Homes In Town Movements

Clifford Larson and children moved this week into the Ing arson home while Miss Larson works as a practical nurse in Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Wm Wickham, recent buyers of the Larson vacated house, are moving into it. George Washburn and family arrived from Carlsbad New Mexico to visit Mrs Mary Washburn. Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger and Gene of Elgin and Mrs Ruth Starkey vacationed with Mr and Mrs Willet Miller. Dinner guests at the Mil ler residence included Mr and Mrs Wm Miller.

Clifford Larson Ingarson Miss Larson Minneapolis Wm. Wickham Larsons George Washburn Carlsbad New Mexico Mary ‘Washburn Allen Habeger Gene Elgin Ruth.Starkey Willet Miller Wm. B. Miller

Moen Family Wedding Notes Highlight Anni and Bert Benson

A brief wedding notice mentions Anni Moen and Bert Benson in a family celebration. The fragment indicates siblings and immediate relatives present, reflecting a small ceremony akin to a local newspaper wedding brief.

Anni Moen Mra Bert ‘Benson, Ae

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Oak Ridge Tenn Clermont School News Kretz’s DeWayne Howard Marilyn O. Ardy Carol Mr. Schrader Gerald Dutch G Judy Geng Ginny Bobby Donald Gutcher Elbert W Donald ‘Y Beverly Ruthie Rose Marie Marilyn Follett United States Ervin Ames Jean Amundson Kathleen Amundson Roger Berg Shorry Bush Robert Fenton Karen Gilson Roger Jacobson Adrian Nelson LaVerne Nims Ronald Tatro Bonnie Taylor Elsie Wede Dixie Brainard Dian Bilden Carolyn Follett Karen Kjosa Karen Larson Marvil Mabb Clariss Miller Karen Schneider Jane Sthott Carol Swenson Harvey Wilson Shelvy Nims U.S Mississippi River Iicka Bolson Funeral Home A. Rao Lea Nelson’s. Repair Shop Clermont, Iowa Clermont, Lowa Ford America
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