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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
2
The Elgin High yearbook details editors and staff for The Purple and White Tattler. It highlights a Mexican War essay unit in American history class and notes Red Cross messenger duties assigned to students for the year, a first for the school.
A reflective feature on praise helping the down and out to improve. The piece notes encouragement boosts in music, writing, and craft. It then details classroom activities across grades from Pilgrim studies to Christmas plans and Red Cross projects, with student notes on illnesses birthdays and travels.
A large number of high school and grade pupils were absent due to severe colds whooping cough and bronchial pneumonia illness among Gerald Frieden. The paper urges community support as students recover. Home Economics Club met November 19 with a plan to prepare a Thanksgiving basket for the needy. Members will craft handicraft items to sell around Christmas, seeking wide cooperation.
Elgin played its first basketball game of the season on Tuesday night, November 25, facing Randalia. Cheerleaders appeared in new costumes, and the scene reflected early season spirit.
A school notes page reflects on Thanksgiving vacation and the relief of rest after report cards. It praises cheerleaders for supporting the team at the basketball game and includes humorous quips about studies and tests. A short sports line mentions Elgin opening its basketball season against Randalia with results pending.
Mr Strong selects Barker Boleyn Wenger Christen Blockhus and Larson to start the opener. He hints many underclassmen will see action in the first game as the schedule unfolds with Dec games at Clermont Alpha Wadena Waterville Hawkeye Luana Waucoma Randalia and more through February.
Local happenings include Herman Larson Jr birthday gathering hosted by thirty five friends, PTA meetings with film showings and a hymn sing, Harvester program in U B church, Lutheran Aid Society gathering, Auction Bridge luncheon with prizes, and various visits and travel notes. Wadena high school places first in Maynard one act play contest with Where But in America.
Considerable thought to furniture arrangement enhances livability and charm of the home. Proper layout affects comfort, flow, and aesthetic appeal, guiding how residents and guests experience each room. Prioritize balance, accessibility, and function in every space.
Grand Meadow residents hosted and visited numerous neighbors and relatives across Sunday and Monday. Notable gatherings included the Lyngans and Larson families with multiple households, Albert Olson and Willard Martin guests at his home, and the East Clermont Sewing Society electing officers M J Blockhus president Clara Blockhus vice president Thelma Lyngaas secretary Clarice Lien treasurer. An East church sale and lunch raised a large sum and Governor Payne Ratner toured Shorthorn exhibits at the American Royal with Exposition president Harry Darby.
Henry Harbaugh of Blue Island Illinois says he has gardened for nearly 40 years but never saw a carrot like the one he pulled from his backyard. The vegetable weighs 3 12 pounds, is about a foot in circumference at the top and nearly as long overall, photographed for the Echo by Lyman A. Massey.
A science note explains that the upper part of a wheel moves faster than the lower part due to rotation. This difference in linear speed arises from each point’s circular motion and radius from the axle.
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