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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1965

Page

2

Valley High Faculty Wins Senior Benefit Basketball Battle

In Valley High gym the senior benefit game on March 9 ended 60 to 57 as faculty members led by Shrimp Halley with 31 points and Gunner Mohs and Ace Seabrooke staged a late rally against seniors. The event featured lively faculty cheerleaders in football uniforms and a parade of players from both sides, plus a junior high opener and a music department sales party the same evening.

Valley High Corinne Scholen Zelpha Stringham Amos White Donald Blaker Dean de- Sart Mike Simmons Upper Iowa Robert Duff Arden Greener Charles Wagner Russell Goodell Amelia” Blaker Sawdust’ Hansen Ace Seabrooke Galen Mack Gary Kittleson Valley Jbenefit Gunner" Mohs Dean DeSart Rowland Larry Jakey Orin Tohri Sniffin Dale Bite Louisepssten Olson Gar Harville Betty Sanderson Gunner Mohs James Rowland Shrimp” Halley Larry Orth Halley Rick Chapman Rinehart Seabrooke Amelia" Blakter Seency Aanes Chapman Sniffin Nims Reinerts Mark DeSart Valley Jr. High Dave Roberts DeSart Ye Valley High Arden Greener Mr. Goodell Seven Brothers Pat Ohewen Diahe James Anarker Gert - Trude

Senior Profile Portrait of Karen at Town and Country High

A blonde blue eyed senior, Karen, enjoys reading, writing and English, shows talent in organ and piano, and plans to attend State College of Town to become a teacher after graduation. Family and classmates, including fellow students and a list of friends, contributed to her profile with notes on hobbies and favorite foods.

Ernest Hilgamann Karen Mos State College of Town

Valley Girls Basketball Fans Clash Over Rough Play

In a spirited column, Allen Lee Knox defends Valley’s team against accusations of dirty play. He recalls fans’ rough remarks toward Valley and counters that such cries mirrored complaints heard after other games. He notes Valley’s four state tournament appearances in five years and urges continued support as they pursue future championships.

Allen Lee Knox Valley Dora Garrison Postville West Central Des Moines News Tyroardine Trophiles Champio Fayette County All Valley

Starmont Guest Attendance and Senior Susan Kingery Feature

A student interview with Susan Kingery, a senior at Starmont, reveals her plans for junior college, interest in American problems geography and secretarial practice, and her role as M.Y.F. secretary. She enjoys sewing, basketball, choir, and various school activities, while expressing a wish for high attendance at the spring dance.

Starmont Susan Kingery Ee Han Rochester Jr. College M.Y.F

Getines Couple Attend Highymnas Bleachers Reminiscing

Mr and Mrs Getines attend a local high school event, recalling past games. Bleachers fill with alumni and students as memories surface during the gathering.

Getines Kingery Ie ‘Alley

Valley High Sees 8th Grade Boys Triumph Over Freshmen

Junior High News reports Valley high school context with girls basketball and track practice. On March 9 the 8th grade boys beat the Valley Kearan boys 34 to 5, leading 12-5 at first, 20-33 later, final 45-34. David Roberts led freshmen with notable plays.

Theath Ees Valley Snes Yal the Valley Valley Kearan Oys David Roberts

English 8th Grade Book Reports Read In Class

The 8th grade English class chose books from a offered selection and presented oral reports in class detailing their chosen stories. The activity focused on study of the narratives and student comprehension.

Unit on eating test and mentions volcanoes

A fragmented note describes a classroom unit on eating with references to a test on Thursday and mentions Pel, ar ay, Lo ibaa, and Volcanoe TM in unclear context.

Canada and United States study begins for fifth graders

A fragmented note indicates a class is starting a study unit on Canada and the United States with emphasis on Latin America. The entry mentions a fifth grade history class and a tentative plan for learning about America.

Canada United ‘States Latin America America Shabe

Fragmentary notice fragment from March entry

Incomplete OCR text references Henmon Nelson and March 22 with names and phrases about completion of heirs. Details are unreadable but indicate a legal or probate context with multiple person names. The readable portion suggests a scheduled action on a date, but specifics are not clear.

Milking Equipment Lot With Tank and Heaters

Auction listing summarizing dairy gear includes Surge system and DeLayal milker pump four percent HP motor, pipeline and stall cow setup for twenty cows, two stainless strainers and a double wash vat, a 250 gallon Wilson bulk tank with one year guarantee, a 500 gallon electric water heater, nine Hudson drinking cups, and twelve ten gallon milk cans.

Wilson Hudson

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