Purple and White Tattler final issue at Elgin High
In the last Elgin High Purple and White Tattler editor Mavis Durscher says farewell for the year. The feature emphasizes democracy, student voices, and hopes for future years. Senior profiles highlight Mavis Durscher and Russell Wenger with notes on plans and interests.
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Purple and White Tattler
Elgin High
Elgin
The
Echo
Mavis Durscher
News
Home Ee
Mavis
Russell
Navy
Fourth and Fifth Grades Geography Celebration
Fourth and fifth graders study China in geography. Lauretta Gilson shared treats for everyone as a birthday surprise last week. Students look ahead to starting a new journey next year.
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China
Lauretta Gilson
Sugar Rationing Implemented. 717 Registered
The school completes sugar rationing with 717 registering and 64 unable to obtain rationing books due to already having excess sugar. Officials expect all to adjust to the new limits and continue with the allotted sugar allotment.
Camp Fire Notes Summer Meeting Plan
The note outlines summer meeting plans with a May 26 hostess Jane Falb and leader Marilyn Falb. It lists the organizer details and attendance focus for upcoming Camp Fire gatherings.
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Jane Falb
Marilyn Falb
Teachers Plans for the Summer In Elgin and Cedar Rapids
The survey lists teacher summer plans including Mr. Robinson staying in Elgin, Miss Curry remaining in Cedar Rapids, Miss Williams pursuing graduate music study at the University of Iowa, Mr. Strong marrying and residing in Cedar Rapids, Miss Crowe in Clermont, Miss Krohn staying with relatives in Perry, Miss Dunkle visiting Beaver Dam Wisconsin then Waterloo, Miss Burrington staying at home in Arlington, and Ethel Boyle attending summer school at Upper Iowa. Assembly Awards were presented in athletics, music, and cheer, with captain letters awarded to Tom Barker, Jack Boleyn, and Dele Kelly. chenille letters to Jack Adrian, Harvey Gilbertson, Harlan Blockhus, Gerald Boyer, Gerald Frieden, Alfred Boleyn, Junior Gehring, John Warton, Robert Larson, Ous Torkelson, Gene Habeger, Oliver Larson. felt letters to Donald Little, Gene Wenger, George Bovis, and Leo Dennler. band and sextet awards to Carroll Klingman, George Bavis, Joan Mosby, Ivan Torkelson, James Bavis, Dale Kelly, Gerald Frieden, Glen Yearous, Anna Mae Schupbach, Virleygene Bailey, Mavis Durscher, Florence Ogle, Bernice Blockhus, Harlan Blockhus, Kenton Krueger, Oliver Larson, and Norma Torkelson.
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Robinson
Elgin
Curry
Cedar Rapids
Williams
University of Iowa
Strong
Crowe
Clermont
Krohn
Perry
Dunkle
Beaver Dam
Wis
Waterloo
Miss Burrington
Arlington
Ethel Boyle
Upper Iowa
Assembly
Tom Barker
Jack Boleyn
Dele Kelly
Chenille
Jack Adrian
Harvey Gilbertson
Harlan Blockhus
Gerald Boyer
Gerald Frieden
Alfred Boleyn
Junior Gehring
John Warton
Robert Larson
Ous Torkelson
Gene Habeger
Oliver Larson
Felt
Donald Little
Gene Wenger
George Bovis
Leo Dennler
Questions of the Week and a Late Night Operetta Practice
Questions of the Week asks why the operetta cast practiced late, if seniors are glad school is nearly over, what happened after Wednesday night’s practice, and other curiosities about Set III, red bonnets, Bypsy Harvey, Vernie’s bicycle interest, Jack E’s focus, and Jack Adrian’s car. Sports notes cover Elgin’s 3 hit game loss, a 3-2 Thursday defeat to Fayette at West Union, and a two-run Fayette rally in the second.
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Oliver
Harlan
Harvey
Vernie W
Jack E
Jack Adrian
Elgin
Fayette
West Union
Adrian
Barker
Gilbertson
Final Purple and White Tattle Says Farewell
The writeup notes a late game flash with Adrian and Barker driving in runs, a tied 2-2 score after seven, and Fay ette’s lefty winning on a round trip as the team loses 3 to 2 to Clermont. The column ends with a farewell to readers and seniors pledging to watch this corner in the coming years.
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Adrian
Barker
Kelly
Fayette
Clermont
Adeu
Wadena seniors hold baccalaureate and events
Wadena high school seniors attended baccalaureate services Sunday at the Presbyterian church with a program including processional invocation hymn and address. Commencement followed on May 13. The annual junior senior banquet occurred Saturday at Reed's Tea Room in Oelwein with talks and a victory theme. Many regional residents visited or hosted guests over the weekend.
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Wadena High School
Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Whittenbaugh
Nelson
Stella Whittenbaugh
E. E. Ramsey
Braddock
D. R. Roberts
James, Freeman
Reed
Oelwein
Keith Messerli
James Freeman
Learn
Bernadine Raftis
Betty Johnson
Bob Longmuir
Mary Kennedy
Lee Aeschliman
George Fay
Dora
John DeLong
Charles City
J. R. Wood
Will Whittenbaugh
Ches, Whittenbaugh
Cedar Rapids
S. M. Jennings
Val Elsheimer
Arlo Elsheimer
Waukon
Howard Crandall
W. F. Moore
Missionary Society
Paul Kuhnes
Birthday celebrated at Mrs Kuhnes home in 99th year
A birthday dinner Sunday honored Mrs Rebecca Kuhnes who marked her 99th birthday with Mr and Mrs George Kuhnes, Mr and Mrs Dell Kuhnes, Mr and Mrs Lyle Kuhnes, and Jimmie in her home. Pvt Merle Bond returned to Camp San Luis Obispo after a brief visit home. Wadena high school seniors did a boat excursion to McGregor on Monday.
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R. P. Nelson
George Kuhnes
Dell Kuhnes
Lyle Kuhnes
Jimmie
Rebecca Kuhnes
Merle Bond
Camp San Luis Opispo
Berkley
Calif
Wadena High School
McGregor
Evacuation lessons: British child welfare guiding wartime placements
The article discusses England and America’s approaches to evacuating children from danger zones during World War I. It details foster care challenges, uneven happiness among siblings, and the importance of matching homes to children’s economic backgrounds. It notes age-based placement needs and cautions about health and welfare risks.
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England
Hermesick
Constrast
America
London
Jack
Sam
Joe
Joey
Vintage fashions and odd 1890 mail order items surfaced
Victor Dow, former editor of the Greeley Home Press, highlights an 1890 mail order catalog noting passe styles such as bustles, false hair, top baggies, celluloid collars, ox bows and yokes. A page promotes Parker's patent corn cutter worn on the leg claiming four acres cut daily, with quotes from John Burroughs and local reflections.
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Victor Dow
Greeley Home Press
Parker
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