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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

3

Clermont School News highlights and kindergarten updates

The Clermont column notes pins earned by students for forty ins and sixty word pins. It describes literacy work on environmental factors in literature and character studies from Macbeth Pride and Prejudice and Tale of Two Cities. Kindergarten reports include Stanley Andersons rooster and Amundson twins baby catbirds with care by students and visitors.

Joan Bennett Marilyn Guyer Vera Hangartner Jean Morse John Knudsen MacBeth Mrs. Bennett Sidney Carton Stanley Anderson Amundson Tootsie Jack Diane Lehan Wayne Gilson David H. A. Lubke Lee Palmer Gregory Bruce

Class News Recaps Birthdays and Book Projects

Barbara visited after her siege of poHo and thanked the public community for cooperation this year. First graders made freehand grocery store booklets and plan trips to the library. Students read stories in class and planted seeds. Richard Paulson and Don Knud celebrated birthdays. James Rowland returned with chickenpox. Second grade introduced language class roles and health booklets were finished. A short program featured Snow White and Cinderella. May 11 marked John Shipton's birthday celebration.

Barbara poHo Thompson Richard Paulson Don Knuda James Rowland Siew Niee Snow White and the John Shipton

Oil Firm Overpaid Mills County Tax Bill

A major oil company paid 26000 dollars in taxes to Mills county treasurer F M Robinson due to a misplaced decimal. The correct tax amount was 2600 dollars.

Mills F.M. Robinson

Baskerville for State Representative Baskerville seeks GOP nomination

Wendell Baskerville of Monona seeks the Republican nomination for state representative from Clayton County in the June 7 primary. Born on a farm in Iowa Falls, he studied at Bainville High, Upper Iowa University, and Iowa State University, farming since 1921 with 314 acres. He has long service on local boards, Farm Bureau leadership, and regional cooperative roles, plus military service in WWI. He and his wife Mae Hupfer have four children. his son William helps run the farm. Friends consider him well qualified and urge voter support.

Wendell Baskerville Monona Clayton County Iowa Falls Bainville High School Upper Iowa University Fayette Chautauqua Ames State University of Iowa Monona Co-operative Commission Company Board Monona Board of Education Clayton County Selective Service Board North Iowa Processing Association Mason City Farm Bureau Clayton Ery Mae Hupfer Fourdren Marvin ‘Wendt Earlville William Robbert Cedar Rapids Richard University

Fayette County Board Requires Immediate Noxious Weed Destruction

Fayette County Iowa orders landowners to cut burn or destroy noxious weeds to prevent bloom or seed. Specific target dates begin June 1 1954 for several weed groups with ongoing control as needed, and a five year plan to eradicate primary infestations including Canada thistle bull thistle and horse nettle on lands beside county roads.

Board of Supervisors Fayette County Towa

Fayette County Weed Control Order Pronounced

A Fayette County directive requires landowners to remove weed growth by July 8, 1964 or face action by the Weed Commissioner. If owners fail to comply, costs including service of notice and related expenses will be assessed against the land and owners. The County Auditor is ordered to publish notice in a county newspaper.

Fayette

Baptism and local visits reported in Gunrider News

Carol Ann Osmundson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Osmundson was baptized Sunday at the Matron Lutheran with sponsors Donald Wiedow Clara Tangen and Arthur Barness. After services the sponsors and Rev and Mrs S J Strandford joined dinner at the Osmundson home. Kenneth Mark family visited Herbert Ash home. Gilbert Halverson and Everett Henkes accompanied to Cedar Rapids to see son Hiram after_operation. Pvt Robert Wettleson is home on a 15 day furlough before Labrador assignment. Janann Mark spent weekend with friends at Riceville. Alice Houg of Cedar Rapids visiting Iron Houg home. Lewis Kjosa family visited Mervin Anderson. Pvt and Mrs Joseph Reierson spent weekend in Cornelius Reierson home. Nona Mark spent weekend with Patricia McNally at Ames.

Carol Ann Russell Osmundson Chinern Donald Wiedow Clara Tangen Arthur Barness S. J. Strandford Osmundson Kenneth Mark Herbert Ash Gilbert Halverson Everett Henkes McGregor Cedar Rapids Hiram Robert Wettleson Labrador Janann Mark Riceville Alice ‘Houg Iron Houg Lewis Kjosa Mervin ‘Anderson Joseph Reierson Cornelius Reierson Nona Mark Patricia McNally Ames

Iowa Milk Production Rises in April

Iowa farms produced an estimated 515 million pounds of milk in April, up 3 percent from April 1953 but 5 percent below the 1943-52 ten year average of 542 million. The gain comes from higher output per cow as the number of cows milked stayed nearly the same as a year earlier.

Iowa

Real Estate Transfers and Vehicle Registrations Noted

Recording shows Louis G. Dennler and wife transfer land to Benedict A. and Audey, amount $1.00, SE NW parcel in Henry Anderson estate to Alfred H. Wenger and wife for $8,625. Clermont area lists lots 12 11 10 and part of lot 8 in block 9. New car registrations include Ray M. Herwig of Wadena Chevrolet sedan and Ruth A Metzger of Elgin Mord truck.

Louis G. Dennler Benedict ‘A. and Audey Ponent Henry Anderson Alfred H. Wenger Clermont Ray M. ‘Herwig Wadena Ervin Ruth A. Metzger Elain Mord

Can Solve Surplus Problem in Dairy Aid Message

The article argues dairy surpluses can be reduced without new government action. It notes 1,320,060,000 pounds in storage, bought at 90 percent parity, and urges Americans to drink more milk and eat more butter. Increasing consumption is presented as the simplest adjustment to balance production and demand.

Fellers say boss is dumb bragging about smarter boss

A few workers joke that many would be out of work if the boss were any smarter, implying the boss’s incompetence keeps them employed. The remark reflects labor tension and cynical humor about leadership.

Egg Production Holds Steady in Iowa April Output

Iowa farms produced about 488 million eggs in April, a figure matching April 1950 but not surpassed since 1948. The monthly total trails March’s 610 million eggs, reflecting a seasonal decline seen in recent years, with April’s output near 465 to 488 million eggs in various estimates.

Iowa Noa

One thing can be said for today’s dollar

The line hints at the enduring value of today’s dollar and its purchasing power, noting how it retains significance despite changing prices and economic pressures. The fragment suggests a reflection on currency value and economic stability.

Lowell Thomas The News CBS Radio Network

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