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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
2
The Purple and White Tattler notes improved sportsmanship at last Friday's football game at Elgin High. Editorials praise genuine teamwork and good conduct, urging students and outsiders to maintain the positive spirit as doors to the future open. Betty Schneider signs the piece.
The Elgin Schoolmaster’s Club meets October 8 with Mr Strong and Mr Robinson attending from Elgin at Maynard. Harlan Blockhaus III is recovering and expected back soon. An October 22 marionette show, Pinocchio, is planned in the gym at 1 pm with 10 cent admission. Primary and middle grades report crafts, literature, and a radio program study, plus annual and class play news. Elgin football defeats Calmar 25 to 7 in a hard-fought game.
Wadena High School elected officers by class with seniors Earl Thompson and Ilo May Johnson as president and secretary treasurer, juniors William Aylsworth and Mary Kennedy, sophomores Lee Aeschliman and Betty Ruth Johnson, freshmen Alice Sniffin and Dorothy Cline. The first Student Scroll was completed Friday with Earl Thompson as editor and Mary Kennedy as assistant editor.
Elgin led early and held the edge, as Calmar threatened mainly on punt returns. Big Kroes and Boleyn sparked Calmar, while Tom Barkers and Christ anchored Elgin’s defense and kicking. Elgin earned eight first downs to Calmar’s five, handing Calmar its first defeat. tomorrow they host Arlington at Shortfield at 2:30 p.m.
Noon fundraiser proceeds reached about 40 dollars as various families and guests visited from Lake Mills Castalia and Waterloo. Attendance included the Hinkel Osage, Young Strawberry Point, Frey and Whittenbaugh households, with multiple dinners and Sunday visits across Decorah Mason City Elkader Osage and Clinton areas. The Wadena high school prepares a play The Cuckoo's Nest for November 19 with a large cast.
A Town Safety Council president urged courtesy on night highways. He asked drivers to avoid blinding rear view mirrors with headlights and praised truckers who dim their lights. He proposed simple share the road rules to reduce glare and improve safety.
Practical driving guidance for low beam usage and light maintenance. Dim lights when meeting oncoming traffic and lower them for vehicles ahead. Regularly check and clean headlights and taillights to stay visible during shorter days.
A report notes over seven Texag uibes with water supplies described as perfect by idle sources. The claim highlights local water quality perceptions and potential supply stability concerns amid general praise.
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