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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1952

Page

3

Clermont School News Reports Ranged Activities and Grades

School notes cover new student James Durr from McGregor and a girls basketball loss to Randalia 64 to 36. Fourth grade works on electricity and plays for PTA while celebrating birthdays and mural art. Sixth and seventh grades note Armistice Day program, perfect scores in self-tests, budgeting lessons, and study plans around Longfellow's Miles Standish and Horatius.

Randalia Karen Jacobson Smith Clermont Boys Billy Swenson Wilbur Judy Durr McGregor Sandra Bilden John Nelson Barbara Anderson Joyce Larson Gene Wede Mary Swenson Longfellow Miles Standish Helen Burger Bert Henderson Patricia Morse Mery Swenson

Vision of Sir Launia Sounded in Class

Students read the Vision of Sir Launia aloud and plan to record their voices as each pupil selects a favorite part. Each learner will memorize a segment of the poem for recitation and performance.

Horatius Rome Sir Launia

Clermont Iowa Council Proceedings November 8 1952

Clermont Iowa council meets with Mayor Will J Nelson presiding. Bills approved include Interstate Power Co. for signal and street lights and pumping, Wallace & Tiernan, Clermont Telephone Ex, and farm-related costs. Restaurant license granted for Clermont Cafe. Adjourned. Community notices from residents and visiting friends accompany local social notes and obituaries.

Clermont Iowa Will J. Nelson Riegel Amundson Appelman Thoma Griebenow Interstate Power Co Pumping Farm Service Co Gas and Wit

Vernon Andersons Visit Hosts Weekend Social Roundup

Clermont locals share a busy weekend as the Vernon Anderson family visits the Helmer Lyngans. numerous relatives and friends travel between Jesup Charles City and Postville for gatherings. Attendees include the Vasbys, Benneths, Hausers, Applemans, Berentsons, and many others across Cedar Falls West Union and Decorah. The piece lists birthdays, family dinners, hospital visits, and social calls among extended kin.

Vernon Anderson Helmer Lyngans Otto Vasby Jesup Delores Benneth Albert Hauser Alfred Olson Independence Alfred Gena Amundson R. R. Roggensack Lancaster Wis A. E. Freier Cedar Falls Bert Henderson Franz Appelman Charles City Arthur Blockhus Jan Wagner Donaline Larson Karen Cummings Karen Olson Evelyn Friederich Margie Swenson Marlene Anderson Diane Frieden Judy Fenton Janice Durscher D'Ana Cline L'Myra Anderson Bob Burget Kenneth St. Paul Minn Don Burget Fayette Lavern Walvatne West Union Mary Washburn Nellie Katherine Sullivan John Sullivan Chicago Iirene Pat Minihan Volga James Cahalan Cedar Rapids Chas. Regan Waukon Mae Crowe Jim Sullivan Reuben Erickson Lansing Abe Habeger Edwin Krueger Esther Oelberg Habeger Jack Bush Coon Rapids H. A. Lubke Ace Bush Postville A.S. Houg Julian Moe Helen Evelyn Bilden Decorah Harry Amundson and Houg Eve Agnes Louise Hilden

Riverside clubs adjust meeting plans for Thanksgiving

Mrs Bo Matt led the basketball girls to aperdue on Monday. Riverside social club meeting moved from Saturday to Thursday November 20 at Mrs Bob Mott home with Mrs L T Anderson assisting. Geneve Crain of West Union dined with Theo Loftsgard family. Emma Anderson and Milo dined with Will Surrow. Danny Flores and family traveled to Iowa City for the Iowa Illinois game. Theo Loftsgard and Wen Mayside plan to winter in Arizona.

Stolen Brandt Georgia Probert Irene Ostlie James Ostlia Waterloo Joe Baker Danny Elmer Nelson Calvin al Gorman Bobby Roy Johanningmeier and Carlyn Harry Amundson Henry ‘Amundson J. A. Erickson Dean DeSart Cedar Rapids Norman Erickson Loyce Erickson Iowa City George King and Sons Don Jellings George Morgan Vernon Morgan Oelwein Mesdames George V. Larson E.S. Handy Archie Schroeder Martin Amundson L. M. Hovland Farm Bureau Fayette Glen Ferrell Terry Jo Long Beach Calif Art Stee Nell Midge Sheehy Peter Carlin Rochester Minn Theresa Sheehy Hettinger No. Dak Doyle Bennett Harold Bennett Beverly Marvin Bennett Fayline Fritz Blockhas Bennett Rosina Anderson Mesdames Gordon Hoopman Christine Monroe Gerald Gutcher Clifford Kittelhon Helen Dibble Millard Larson Burkhard Riegel Alma Nelson Louise Bilden Jack Sullivan Chicago J. P. Sullivan Jack Sullivan Pryor Okla Clara Charess Learn West Union Danny Flores Rotary Club Bo Matt Aperdue Tarnhoree Carolyn Follett Riverside Bob Mott L. T. Anderson Geneva Crain Theo. Loftsgard Emma Anderson Milo Will Surrow Wen Mayside Arizona

School Consolidation Calls Rural Support and Action

The article explains a statewide consolidation proposal aimed at bringing high school access closer to rural residents. It notes growing local interest, calls for petitions, and invites community discussion as the plan gains momentum and support among independent districts.

Echo

Nodaway River Bed Consolidation Near Clarinda

Two men begin work north of Clarinda on a Nodaway river bed widening and straightening project. A new channel is being dug as part of the river improvement effort.

Nodaway Clarinda

Producing Grade A Milk May Pay for Dairymen

The article argues many farmers will profit from producing Grade A milk if a market exists. Herd size affects the changeover cost per pound and potential profitability. Larger herds reduce per unit costs, while changes may boost efficiency and stabilize seasonal production, raising milk prices and reducing hauling costs.

Clipping Cows Boosts Milk Cleanliness and Prep

Floyd Arnold, extension dairyman at Iowa State College, urges clipping cows this fall and winter to keep manure, chaff, and debris from clinging to flanks and udders. He notes bacteria-laden milk results if not removed and that clipping saves time in milking prep.

Floyd Arnold Iowa State College Arnold

Pheasant Season Postponed One Week

The Iowa Conservation Commission postponed the 1952 pheasant season due to drought and fire hazard. The short zone opens November 18 instead of November 1 and runs to November 29. The long zone opens November 18 and ends December 12. All other regulations remain unchanged.

Iowa Conservation Commission

Town Achieves 20 Brucellosis-Free Purebred Swine Herds

The town reports twenty purebred swine herds have been accredited as brucellosis free, signaling a major step in livestock health and disease control. Accredited herds include prominent breeders and local farms, with officials noting strengthened market confidence and compliance standards across the sector.

Year Ahead Looks Good for Fa Farmer

Outlook for Iowa farmers in 1933 anticipates profits but higher costs. Advises shrewd buying and efficient management to protect earnings. Defense spending leveling out by mid 1953 may echo into the economy with potential tests and a mild downturn later next year. Production plan remains steady with cautious long term planning.

Iowa

Britt braces for retirement of long time family physician

After 40 years in Britt Dr. C. C. Brewer announced his retirement. He came to Britt in 1912 and has served as the town’s family physician, marking the end of an era for residents who have relied on his care for decades.

Britt C. C. Brewer

FARM ACCIDENT FATAL FOR FESTINA MAN JOHN HOLTHAUS

John Holthaus of Festina died when a tractor used to excavate under a farm building pinned him between the wheel and timbers used to jack up the structure. The other sentence about starting dairy calves on hay and concentrate is unrelated to the incident.

John Holthaus Festina

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Llermont School News Rage Engish James Durr Carol Helgerson C. L.ishman Karl Miller W. C. Follett Douglas Anderson Adrian Nelson Ronald van Buren Council Proceedings Wallace & Tiernan Sales Corp Chee Iris Theater the Big Sky Kirk Douglas Virginia Mayo In Technicolor Boots Malone Wm. Holden Susan Clemens Bill Williams Virginia Gillmore Carson City Rand Scott Color High Joe Marsh Joe America Capyrighted U.S. Brewert Foundation Fa Farmer DR. I. C. Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Funeral Home Abernethy’s McGregor and Arrow Lee and Key Abernethy ¢ Clothiers Lomah Dric Ford Fred T. Cline Motor CO
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