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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
3
Marjorie Scheel, local editor of the Clermont Enterprise, has joined the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, expanding her professional network and aligning with longstanding journalistic organizations.
In Iowa voters face a tight political climate as parties court independents and reform-minded Republicans. Roosevelt and Wallace loom, with party leaders avoiding sharp attacks to not alienate fickle independents or native-son loyalties. Meanwhile Dr Eugene A. Gilmore, former Iowa president, is honored by Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Bar for his public service and role in legal education.
Dean Gilmore expressed pleasure at Virgil Hancher, Iowa alumnus and Chicago attorney, becoming his successor. He urged strong support as the presidency brings heavy responsibility. The Iowa State Teachers Association meets in Des Moines November 7 to 9 with nearly 12,000 educators expected to attend.
Students discussed Ways of Behavior and Manners during language period last Wednesday. The cleanliness contest shows the 8th grade trailing the 5th by 411 to 379, with several students over 90 average.
Third and fourth grade classes at a country school near West report transfers and visits by Mrs Nels Gilbert and Mrs Berg. Absences included Don Appelman, Dorothy Vaus lin, and Vic Mae Pritchard. Pupils created pumpkins and study geography with Kay and Vee, a boy and girl who lived in caves, while the fourth grade imagines a trip to Bom-
Students in a 4th grade health class compare Bombo’s home and work culture with their own. They also study proper dental care as part of a cross cultural learning lesson.
Mrs C M Kneeland visited the primary room Thursday, meeting first and second graders. She observed lessons, spoke with students, and encouraged reading activities during the visit.
Clermont locals share meals and visits with relatives and friends across Monona Castalia Hawkeye West Union Oakdale and Minneapolis. Guests include Merrill Gunderson and family Oran Brandt and kin L L Carr Edgar Rudi Gordon Junker family and Thos Quinn and family.
A series of social happenings and visiting relatives fill a Clermont County weekend. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Phil Stefans, Patrick Fay from Independence, Mrs Josephine Wells and family, and students from AIC Davenport and Luther College. Local weddings, sewing circle meeting at East Clermont Lutheran church, and birthday observances also noted with visits to Ottumwa and Manchester.
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