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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
3
A local Ford dealer emphasizes trust and reputation, noting he is an established, reputable businessman in the community. The ad asserts his facilities and staff ensure used cars and trucks are presented in A-1 condition for every customer.
Regular meeting of the Junior Auxiliary girls on Wednesday November 11 at the home of Beverly and Pam Fritz drew 20 members. They showcased a Jamestown village window display and planned charity efforts for adopted girl and University Hospital Iowa City with stockings soap and dental items. Mrs. Ellen Johansen died at 46, funeral held in McGregor with Clermont attendees. Numerous local visits and social events fill a week, including a football banquet, church gatherings, and many house visits by residents of Clermont and nearby towns.
Clermont locals Mr and Mrs Norbert Gerner hosted a Sunday smoked turkey dinner and supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Nims Mr and Mrs Frank Nims Jr and family Mr and Mrs Arleen Olson and family Mr and Mrs Dean Mitts Mr and Mrs Arthur Matt Mr and Mrs Gene Mabb and family Mr and Mrs Lyle Mabb and family Mr and Mrs Leslie Conner and family Mr and Mrs Robert Skelton and family plus Cedar Rapids visitor Mr and Mrs Oberland Hogland for supper. Willis Schott visited at the Art Schott home Thursday evening.
A 20 by 40 foot building adjoins the rear alley of Mr and Mrs Millard Rear to serve as Mr Rear's Plumbing and Heating Shop. General contractor is James Gunderson of Postville. Delayed by treacherous roads, the project arrived a day late. Attending were numerous local residents and neighbors, including Lyle and Louise Olson, Donald and daughters, Guy and Marie Muchow, Louis and Leslie Olson, Ernest Peterson and sons, Marvin Larson, Levi Molokken, Weldon Orth, Thomas David, Lauren Nissen, Dennis Bear and families, Leo Kloster, and others from West Union and Postville.
A Junior High assembly on Wednesday morning November 11 featured a Veterans Day program announced by Bonnie Swenson. Alyce Oelberg read Armistice Day poetry and Susan Tatro spoke of the Unknown Soldier while students sang God of Our Fathers. Several visitors attended American Education Week. Names listed include Robert Ames, Lyle Anderson, Larry Boehmler, and many others on the basketball team roster with managers and volunteers.
A policy states that a student who is ruled ineligible twice will be automatically dropped from the squad. The text then questions why some girls fear a mouse yet willingly enter a car with a wolf, implying a contrast between perceived danger and risk-taking behavior.
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