New Face at Valley High Steve Hunchinson Joins Valley
Valley High introduces Steven Hunchinson, a new student from Los Angeles living with his brother Jin. He attends government and economics classes, participates in student activities, and plans to return to Los Angeles after graduation. A pep rally and activities week at Valley High highlighted the upcoming events and school spirit.
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Ammer
Valley High
Steven Hunchinson
Los Angeles
Jin
Hunchinson
Steve
Vatey
Stor
Vaikey
Orlifarpia
Motorerele
Vatley High
Cast Skit Sparks Homecoming Spirit at Valley Event
An old campus pageant features Mr Abangell and Mr Acton Greener leading a skit with a demon portrayal by Mr Alan Seabrooke. The show ends with a snake dance, a homecoming game won by Valley, and a student council dance with last year’s royalty.
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Werhtcks
Abangell
Acton
Desmon
Alan Seabrooke
Portry Demon
el- Kade
Therm
King
Duane Reeder
Linds Alderson
Greg Olson
Vahey Fresh-Soph Defeat Elkader In Gridiron Battle
Vahey Fresh-Soph edged Elkader as scoring came in bursts. The Tigers clinched a 65 yard pass play and a strong fourth quarter, with Richard Huttelson sealing the win on a recovery and touchdown. Tiger defense, led by linebacker Tom Zurbriggen, played heads up throughout.
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Vahey Fresh-Soph
Elkader
Elkader Mon
Richard Huttelson
Tigers
Tiger
Tom Zurbriggen
Team 1 Victorious By Nancy Nelson
Team 1 led by Mr Goodel celebrates victory as its sales total reaches 1205.51 toward a 1300 goal while Mr Greener's team earned 1066.72. magazine sales conclude with thanks for a great year and readers receiving their magazines.
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Nancy Nelson
Mr. Goodel
Goodell
Greener
Junior High Cubs Defeat Decorah 13 to 7 on Valley Field
Valley High Cubs beat Decorah 13 7 on Valley High School field marking Decorah first loss of season. Opening kickoff to Decorah, Valley defense stifles and forces punt. Robert Strong 36 yard run sets up Mickey Martin 10 yard TD run with PAT. End of first quarter Valley 7 Decorah 0. Second quarter features strong defense from both sides.
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Junior High News Cubs
Decorah
Valley Dr. High Cubs
Valley High School
Decorahs
Valley
Robert Strong
Mickey Martin
Decorah Cubs Exchange Narrow Victory Over Ralf
In a tight Jr High clash, Decorah edged Ralf 13 to 7 as Arvin Appelman connected with Mickey Martin for a late TD after a 42 yard set series. Interceptions by Robert Ranes and Jimmy Seitz sealed the win as Ralf’s defenses made key stops. Connie Olsonreports been studying polygons and parallel and perpendicular relations in math class.
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Ralf
Valley
Doccoral
Tay Sd Varnddee
Cubs
Hanhs
Mickey Martin
Arvin Appeman
Coveted &Wards
Decorah
Mylrie
Robert Ranés
Decorsh
Jimmy Seitz
Jr. High
Connie Olson
Insect Report Project by Mike Halverson Class
This week the eighth grade science class shares reports on insect orders. Students find the summaries interesting and informative while starting a collection of insects.
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Mike Halverson
Iowa History Unit Covers Hard Years and Conflicts
Reading Lab notes describe vocabulary work using SRA readers and a unit on Iowa History. It highlights difficult periods including Indian massacres, clashes between railroaders and rivermen, and involvement in early wars. Luann Butikofer references the materials and aims.
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Iowa
Sth Grade English Class Focuses on Punctuation Errors
In Grade seven English students study punctuation rules including capitalization, commas, question marks, colons, hyphens, apostrophes, and underlining. Tests reveal common mistakes such as capitalization and punctuation, with Sonja Paulson noted among results.
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Sonja Paulson
Seventh graders lead language club helpers selected
Three eighth grade girls assisted the Libr last year with language club tasks. This year Karla Moore leads most sessions with Melinda Clark and Crystal Frieden assisting. Seventh grade members are listening more intently and will soon learn to speak more clearly.
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Karla Moore
Melinda Clark
Crystal Frieden
Karla
Social visits and dinner guests around Elgin area
Last week several households reported visitors and guests. Mrs. Tom O Leary and Mary visited George Vaughn, Cedar Rapids, while Harold Pfister family dined with Leo Bachman, Arlington. Reiersons hosted and were hosted by others, with multiple dinner and Sunday visits across Ardington Clermont and Sarasota Florida.
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George Vaughn
Tom O'Leary
Mary
Iowa City
Louis Stoehr
Nell Schori
Georgie Elkamo
Cedar Rapids
Harold Pfister
Leo Bachman
Arlington
Glenda
Julie
Jackie Reierson
Ole Reierson
Don Reierson
Robin
Walker
Vicki Lynn
Judy Molokken
Clermont
Alton Staff
Leyi Moloken
Louis Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Joe Reierson
Dean
David
Elmer Eberling
Gene Schori
Florida
Keith Kohler
Sarasota
Blanche Dummermuth
Weekend Socials Reach Across Iowa and Wisconsin
Over nine households hosted guests over the weekend across West Union Decorah and Cedar Rapids. Visits included Harold Conner and Ruth Adrian relatives, the Wenger family with Henry Mark in Decorah, and trips to Gay Mills Wisconsin for a day trip. Multiple hosts hosted dinners and overnight stays with extended visits and a Parent’s Day at Mankato State College.
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Harold Conner
West Union
Lynn Schori
Cedar Rapids
Gene Sehori
Jack Adrian
Jackie
Paul Ryan
Des Moines
Ruth Adrian
Car) Wagner
Reynold
Otis Vigen
Randy Reierson
Gay Mills
Wise
DeVere Halverson
Nancy
Melvin Engelhardt
Decorah
Herman Helgerson
Elmer Frieden
Lee Rey Collins
Harley
Clive Helms
John Christen
Peter M. Luchsinger
Max Lehman
Alta
Clarence Thoman
Leslie Kleppe
Gregg
Leo Lehman
Russell Friederich
Lawrence White
Lee
St. Luke’s Hospital
Stan Lehman
Chicago
Dennis Shaffer
Cedar ‘Rapids
Louis Lehman
Harlan Rolf
Wenatchee Wash
Kenton Krueger
Karen
Kurtis Krueger
Mankato
Minn
Mankato State College
Michigan Tech
File For Town Offices at Clermont Nomination
Nominating papers filed for Clermont Town offices for November 7. Incumbent Merle Clark seeks Mayor with Richard Griebenow as treasurer, Elmer Olson as council, and Allen Johnson Burkard Riegel Jerry Anderson Glen Nygaard Orlan Tague Ross James as council candidates. Five council seats available. first two up for reelection.
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Merle Clark
Richard Griebenow
Elmer Olson
Allen Johnson
Burkard Riegel
Jerry Anderson
Glen Nygaard
Orlan Tague
Ross James
Social Roundup at Kountry Manor Dinner
Mr and Mrs Sylvan Torkelson hosted guests at the Kountry Manor. Weekend visitors included Marjorie and Margaret Jacob of Rochester and Mary Ann Jacob of Fayette. Local families from Pepin Maiden Rock and Aurora shared visits, meals, and weekend gatherings with neighbors across several towns.
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Sylvan Torkelison
Kountry Manor
Wm. Torkelson
Leon Jacob
Marjorie Johnson
Margaret Jacob
Rochester
Mary Ann Jacob
Fayette
Harvey Lave
Aurora
Art Lantz
Louise Miller
Pepin
Wise
Rose Baechler
Louis Miller
Maiden Rock
Wm. Pfister
Wm. Dennler
Mary Howard
Clarence Beker
Stella Becker
Judy
Pearl Peters
Glenfield
N. Dak
Billy
Rose
Jeff
Brenda Pfister
Frank Sturm
West Union
Tom Torkelson
Ida Frieden
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