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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1954

Page

3

Clermont School News Sixth Grade Elections and Activities

The sixth grade reports on report cards due November 15 and health class group work. They note politeness in English, a Good Citizens' Club election with Dan Thies as president Anita Olson as vice president and Karen Schneider as treasurer, a Halloween party, art lessons on alphabet letter drawing, a Palestine trip in social science, letter writing practice, and a birthday celebration for Carol Helgerson with class games.

Good Citizens’ Club Dan Thies Anita Olson Karen Schneider Treas Palestine Carol Helgerson

Fifth News Monitors compliment pupils on good order

The next three weeks will be monitored by Kermit Peterson Carol Ruckdaschel and Dean Peterson as students report on dental cards art letter drawing and poster work. Halloween party successes followed by a lunch supplied by Mrs Berg. Fourth News describes costumes awards and a play about a day in the hospital.

Kermit Peterson Carol Ruckdaschel Dean Peterson Karen Olson Jan Wagner Peter Bilden Dickie Westpfahl Janice Durscher Janet Wagner Rose Bachman Lou Christophersen L’myra Anderson Virginia Olson Donaline Larson Marjorie Evenson Carol Heins Karen Cummings Diane Frieden Jose Guatemala City

Notice of Clermont Elgin School Election in Iowa

Public notice announces a special school election in the Consolidated School District of Clermont Elgin spanning Fayette and Clayton counties Iowa set for November 20 1954. Voters decide on issuing up to 5250000 for a new high school site athletic fields and furnishings with two precinct polling at Clermont High School Gym and Elgin High School Gym.

Clermont-Elgin Fayette and Clayton Iowa Clermont Clermont Township Dover Township Fayette County Grand Meadow Township Clayton County Towa Elgin Pleasant Valley Wlyria Township Marion Township Highland Township Consolidated School District Board of Directors Gladys Hanson

Diner Sendoff For Gutcher Son Before Marine Induction

Clermont residents gathered for a farewell at the Gutchers as David Gutcher prepared to depart Monday for Marine boot camp. Guests included Allan Johnson Howard Johnson Robert Johnson Lew Barnhouse James Wander plus local visitors and relatives.

Gerald Gutcher David Marines Allan Howard Robert Johnson Lew Barnhouse James Wander Nels Nelson Isabel Nelson Anna Paulson Verni Engle Lawler Reuben Svendsen Alfred Wenger Guy Probert Cedar Rapids Otto Vasby Andine Vasby Art Blockhus Charles City Andine Fritz Tinderhalt Ossian Wm. Burrow Richard Griebenaw Chris ‘Rannfeldt Robert Lawrence Rathbun Elizabeth John F. Johnson Brenda Steven Waterville Richard Griebenow Phil Steffins Jake Wander David Gutcher Waterloo Dea Moines Hubbell Milwaukee Earl Handy

W. M. F. Workers Conference Held at Waukon Church

The W. M. F. workers conference convened on Tuesday at St John Lutheran Church in Waukon. Participants gathered for fellowship and organizational discussions.

W. M. F. Workers Conference St. John Lutheran Church Waukon

Farm Commodity Index Declines in Iowa Month

The barometer of Iowa farm prices fell by 9 points to 249 for mid October, driven by lower hog prices. Meat animals dropped 14 points, dairy edged up, and other items eased with cattle down 40 cents and calves and sheep each 30 cents per cwt. Commercial feeds also slid 15 points to 244 percent of the 1910 14 base, though still above October 1953.

Iowa

Sisters sue for damages after Toledo auto crash

Two pedestrians, sisters, filed damage suits for 42 110 dollars in Toledo claiming injuries from an automobile collision last August. Mrs Grace Stewart sustained a fractured hip in the crash.

Toledo Grace Stewart

Drowned hunter dies after duck hunt near Scranton

In late October Doug Sivadge of Scranton drowned at Goose Lake after stepping into a deep hole while hunting a duck. He shot a duck earlier, but the incident ended fatally in the water.

Doug Sivadge Scranton Man Goose ‘Lake

Picked Corn Harvest Near Allison By Stirling Farm

Neighbors worked quickly to harvest 100 acres of corn on the Howard Stirling farm near Allison. Kenneth Stirling, 19, and his brother aided in the gathering effort, contributing to a swift, community effort on the family land.

Howard Stirling Allison Stirling Sons Kenneth

Hal 16, Two Hospitalized With Polio and Rheumatic Fever

A 16-year-old Hal is hospitalized with polio while another Hal aged 16 is treated for rheumatic fever. Both conditions prompted medical attention and monitoring at the local hospital.

Hal

Purpose Behind Great Achievements

A concise reflection on how purposeful intention fuels noteworthy achievements. The saying emphasizes that significant results arise from clear aims guiding effort and perseverance.

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