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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
2
In Mount Ayr area debate over deer hunting season grows as locals fear risks from careless marksmen. Esse Freed of Reading vicinity reported a 609 pound steer loss linked to dangerous handling and misfire incidents.
The Elgin Panthers hosted Waucoma in basketball with mixed results. Girls lost 72 to 56 despite Brackin’s 33 points. boys won 36 to 34 led by Meyers 15. Upcoming home game vs Hawkeye on Monday, Nov 23. Also reports on music, open house, and class activities.
Second graders describe painting a mural and creating booklets on Pilgrim men women and children. They study Indians and early Pilgrims with art projects songs and decorations. Halloween party play bobbing for apples and a parent visit are noted.
Local sports note covers Elgin and Clermont girls and boys basketball teams traveling to Garnaville for a clinic with offensive and defensive demonstrations followed by games between Garrison Monona and Olin Garnaville. East West jamboree at West Union features Elgin among eight teams. Elgin loses in early game then wins later. Fritzi Brackin scores 39 as Elgin girls rally to 69 62 victory. Randy Kalden leads boys with 9 points in a 41 30 loss.
Fifth grade Monday night open house at Clermont and Elgin schools drew many parents and visitors. Students displayed geography related pieces and Pilgrim scenes, featuring turkeys, a cherry tree, pumpkins, and corn as part of classroom bulletin boards.
The sixth grade studied Paris and French peasants, compared farms, small towns, and churches, and learned a few French phrases. They are making murals for Thanksgiving and observing how wind water and ice shape the earth's surface.
The Dorcas Society will convene on Saturday November 21 at the church parlors with hostesses listed as Mrs Selma Groth Mrs Otto Gisleson Mrs Louis Kjosa Mrs Lena Nyhus Mrs Emma Anderson and Arnold Norbert land Geneva of Fayette visited Town City Friday to see brother Tom Landsgard patient at University hospital in Ward 52 5th floor undergoing surgery planned for this week multiple local families hosted meals and visits over the weekend in nearby homes and towns
At Mount Vernon E R Ristine marked his 100th birthday with a ceremony at the Methodist Church where he has long been an active member. The event highlighted eight decades of service and faith within the community.
A reflective piece argues that early affection among youths deserves thoughtful naming and seriousness. It notes the developmental stage, the mixture of concern and amusement adults feel, and the first sense of devotion outside oneself.
The article argues that early affection among youths should be guided rather than mocked. Parents should remain calm, provide support, and offer discreet advice to help young people grow toward mature devotion as they gain confidence and stay engaged with friends and activities.
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