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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
2
Elgin and Cler mont senior classes enjoyed a hayride and wiener roast hosted by Elgin seniors with sponsor Mr Zurbriggen. Thirty seniors rode to four gravel quarries for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows as hot cocoa was served.
Fifth graders enjoyed a Halloween party with fourth and sixth graders. Three students won prizes Terry Habeger Karol Loftsgard and Sam Hofer earned wins in contests and costume judging. A Monday news reel explained Hurricane Hazel Edna origins.
Kindergarten visits to Waters Dairy describe tours of milk handling from milking to bottling. Students observe milk trucks, large refrigerators, ice cream machines, and butterbrickle tasting while noting community helpers including dairy workers in white uniforms.
Elgin local news notes a family dinner Sunday to celebrate the thirty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jess Grimes of West Union. Guests included Mr and Mrs R L Grimes and Veronica Mork family visitors shared calls in the Kenneth Mork home and a weekend guest joined in. Several local residents attended musical Marionette performances in Waverly and Sabetha over the weekend.
Mrs Lester Gehring and Keith Kohler family visited Thursday evening of Dr and Mrs Milton Schlein at Postville. Guests for supper Saturday were Mrs Elizabeth Smith and Georgia M Schori of Sioux City, along with Mr and Mrs C B Schori and Mr and Mrs Leo Schori.
Two 17 year old youths appear in papers revealing stark consequences of crime and accident. One image shows a boy on his way to a 50 year penitentiary for murder with his father beside him. The second shows the same age in a hospital bed after a fatal crash with his father at his side.
The piece argues delinquency starts well before adolescence. It cites neglectful families and absent fathers who fail to provide guidance or time, noting a child’s early dependence and the danger of dismissing minor misbehavior as mere nuisance.
Dum asks which side of the street is the other side. Dim says over there. Dum notes confusion, tests an old lady who says it is over here, highlighting playful misunderstanding.
Advice for readers over 40 to pace fall chores and avoid overexertion. Warns that rushing tasks like raking leaves storm window hung and garden prep can strain heart and nerves. Encourages moderation, rest between activities, and long term health as life expectancy rises.
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