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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
3
Mrs. Aubrey Virden of Leon was reunited with her brother after two decades apart. Orphaned as children, they had lost track of each other while the brothers went to an orphanage. They recalled Good Friday memories as they rejoined.
Clermont High notes rough end of term exams in English algebra and general science. Freshmen report eraser crumb clouds, while sophomores recount a World War II era test and upcoming language and history work. Seventh and eighth graders plan a West Union picnic and skating. Fourth grade celebrates perfect attendance and welcomes two new pupils as term ends.
The Decorah hospital in Iowa sent a patient to her home on Thursday for recovery under Georganda Probert. The leg injury is improving slowly but will require time before full mobility returns. Visitors from Clermont and nearby towns include Mr and Mrs Ole Amundgon, Mr and Mrs Filmer Nelson, and others.
Seed treatment for small grains costs only pennies per bushel but yields dollars in return. Treated seed averages about 30 bushels per acre higher yield than untreated, improving overall profitability.
A busy week ends with semester test prep and acknowledgments for top performers. Perfect attendance this year includes Ervin Ames, Kath leen Amundson, Ronald Tatra.
Students and Mrs Berg staged a park parade with patchwork costumes and hob o sticks followed by a picnic dinner. Karen Kjosa and Jane Schott led a club program, then a marshmallow roast and a final hob o ball game before marching back to school.
Clermont locals join a Dubuque Iowa bank association meeting on May 18 with several guests and extended visits in Cedar Rapids and West Union. Mrs. Paynter prepares to move to Townsend Montana. a large group enjoys a courtesy for her.
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