Educational Christmas: Elgin students stage electrical parade
An Elgin educational program by Glenn L Morris, sponsored by the University of Minnesota, featured popular science demonstrations and student volunteers in the gym. Cedar Rapids Moniieur studio photographed senior and class pictures as the football team and band prepared for upcoming games. The Elgin Postville game formed a backdrop for band and color guard performances with a full school song and salutes to both communities. Dixie Helms profiles a senior girl with red hair and brown eyes, her interests, and her pet palomino horse, revealing life in the Elgin school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Glenn L. Morris
Elgin Gymnasium
Moniieur Studios
Cedar Rapids
EHS
Legion Color Guard
Brainard
Lime ‘Kiln
Jerry Lewis
June Allyson
Dixie
Lee Helms
Dix
Controlling Moles by Targeting Lawn Grubs and Insects
Home guidance suggests reducing mole damage by eliminating grubs and soil insects. It recommends chemicals like DDT or a similar wettable powder, applied at one pound per 1000 square feet, or dusting and watering in with an alternative product.
Anniversary notices and church milestones in small town paper
Obituaries and anniversaries show Himmy Polgois an organist at St. Pauls Church in Harlan aged 36. Richard and Kornessel mark their 80th wedding anniversary in Odebolt after marrying in 1892. Zion Lutheran Ogden celebrates the church founding’s 80th anniversary amid local ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmy Polgois
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Harlan
Jimmy’s
Odebolt
Richard Kornessel
Anthon
Zion Lutheran _Church
Ogden
Golden jubilee gathering ends with theft and auction news
Riley's children gathered to honor a golden jubilee when robbers entered the crkdynery and stole belongings of H. T. Hangartner, including a prized 42 gauge Winchester shotgun. Nearby, Theo Daniels place auctioned at $140 per acre to Tony Gerleman. A baby girl born Oct 14 to Mr and Mrs Ole M Blockhus. A. M. Jennings injured his left ankle remodeling John Wells home. farm accidents totaled 418 corn, many due to unsafe practices and haste.
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Riley'shildren
H. T. Hangartner
Theo
Daniels
Ossian
Tony Gerleman
Ole‘m. Blockhus
A. M. Jennings
Fayette
John Wells
Here
Picker Accidents Hit Iowa Farmers Pocketbooks
A survey shows Iowa corn picking accidents added 207,478 to harvest costs last year. Costs covered doctor and hospital bills and time away from work, with amputations accounting for about half of the serious injuries.
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Iowa
Boy 11 Hurt After Tractor Incident Near Hampton
Eleven year old James Miller of near Hampton is recovering in the hospital after falling from the front end of a tractor and having the wheels pass over his chest. He was unconscious briefly but medical staff reported stable condition.
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James Miller
Hampton
Barn raising at Bert Waters farm east of Clermont
Twenty five years ago a barn raising took place at Bert Waters farm east of Clermont where a 36 by 74 foot barn was erected using native timber. men worked to set the heavy timbers in place. Also noted was the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Riley celebrated at the Me Y Henderson Jr. home last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Waters
Clermont
J. T. Riley
Me Y. Henderson, Jr
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Loreen
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Roberta Mosby
Lane Ash
Kenneth Crider
Mary Brackin
Norman Mitts
Marilana Ogle
Reva Medberry
Mary Ann Schaer
Marilyn West
Florence Muncie
Darlene Reierson
Jass
Keith Crider
Nancy Larson
Edith Gehring
Dixie Helms
Southwest Asia
Harold Halverson
Halverson
Uncle David
Barbara Gibbs
David Kiple
Rita Neuman
Darlene Metzger
Randy Miles
Sharron Patrick
Roger Torson
Gloria Freiden
Miss Dunkle
David Grove
Sharon Ruckdaschel
Everett G. Scott
Enterprise
Avalon
Richard Todd
Joan Rice
James Hayter
Robin Hood
Sherwood Forest
Walt Disney
Kathryn Grayson
Red Skelton
Roberta
MGM News
Robert Taylor
Deborah Kerr
Leo Genn
Tarthai
Ile A
Pel
Kaiser
Arve
America
K-F Motor CO
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