Tiger Tales from Elgin High School Highlights
A collection of classroom and school life items from Elgin High School includes science lab experiments on oxygen and glass cutting, map coloring by seventh graders, and reflex tests in health class. Freshman bookkeeping notes praise the 20th Century Method with Dianne and Kenny earning perfect scores while Mrs. Wenger cites strong nationwide comparisons. The October events cover Iowa Press Convention at Iowa City, junior class plays, cheerleader clinics at ISTC, and the high school concert band’s first day. Howard Kittleson joins the senior class as a versatile athlete and musician with plans for engineering study.
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U. S
Wenger
BHS
Elgin Roller Rink
Petratz
Whitworth
Grove
Don Fauser
Iowa State Teachers College
J. W. Maucker
ISTC
Iowa
L. R. Herkimer
University of Ilinois
A.A. U
Herkimer
North Dakota University
Panthers
North Dakota
Benlor
Howard Kittleson
Kittle
Clermont
Howard
Howie
EHS
Clermont High School
Rice as versatile budget staple for meals and desserts
The article promotes rice as a thrifty, versatile food blending well with eggs, meat, vegetables, and fruit. It offers a cinnamon rice waffles recipe and tips to cook ahead, store cooked rice, and pair rice with beef broth for richer flavor. It highlights nutrition, pairing ideas, and festive buffet-style serving.
Parents Finding Themselves Through Shared Endeavors
Parents learn from study and by observing their children and by associating with others in common efforts. A friendly parent school relationship aids guidance, easing the sense that all children act that way. An 80 acre farm in Boyden Area sold for per acre. Henry Warnises and Hugene Fotmayer bought it from Joseph Kack's estate.
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Tad
Boyden
Henry Warnises
Hugene Fotmayer
Joseph Kack
Local social notes from Elgin and West Union area
Elgin residents return home after visits with Leo Grether and Ed Boleyn families. Guests at Ed Boleyn included David Sherry and Cynthia Elkader, Reuben Howard hosted Lenna Mary, Roland Gruver, Curtig and Cynthia. Stanley Capper of Town City visited Norris Capper Sr and Leo Olesen. Rebecca and Lt Olesen arrived from Port St. Joe Florida for two weeks. Stanley Brown of Quincy Illinois died recently. funeral held Wednesday attended by Mrs Butikofer. Several families hosted Olesen and Rebecca, James Friederich and others in West Union and Minneapolis visits.
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H. J. Vande Waa
Orange City
Leo Grether
Marvin Perry
David
Sherry
Cynthia
Elkader
Ed Boleyn
Reuben Howard
Leonard Weins
jLenna
Mary
Roland Gruver
Curtig
Stanley Capper
the State University
Town City
Mrs
Norris Capper
Leo Olesen
Rebecca
West Union
Port St. Joe
Florida
Elgin
Olesen
Bert Butikofer
Stanley Brown
Quincy
Butikofer
Wm. Torkelson
William, Jr
Albert L. Dennler
Kathy
Marsha
Harry Olesen
James Friederich
Minneapolis
Leslie Kleppe
Jacob Friederich
Leo Boleyn
Jennie Boleyn
Jack Hockey
Waterloo
Clyde Teare
Harry Miller
June
Auburn
Millard Gage
Martha and
Steven
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Report
The Pleasant Point Study Club met Tuesday afternoon October 21 at Mrs Emmett Light's home with seventeen members present. Roll call named a famous American author and part of his work. Mrs Burton White, Mrs Howard Madberry and Mrs James Yearous will prepare the new programs for the coming year. A birthday fund was approved to continue. The meeting closed with a silent auction.
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Pleasant Point Study Club
Emmett Light
Burton White
Howard Madberry
James
Social Hour Club Holds October Meeting at Nydegger Home
The Social Hour Club met on Wednesday October 12 at Mrs John Nydegger home with Mrs Orran Bane assisting. Twenty one members and five guests answered roll call Your favorite hobby. Poems read by Mrs Joe Kjosa F When Flowers were Loveliest. Fortunes told by Mrs Virgil Torson and Mrs Clifton Wilson. Bazaar items brought by members auctioned by Mrs Melbert Meyer and Mrs Herbert Ash. November gathering planned at Mrs Earl Kiple home with Mrs Glen Little assisting.
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John Nydegger
Orran Bane
Joe Kjosa F
Virgil Torson
Clifton Wilson
Melbert Meyer
Herbert Ash
Earl Kiple
Glen Little
Education in conservation Should Begin in Grade School
A fragment reflects a call for early conservation education noting that first impressions shape adult actions. The quote suggests skepticism toward detractors and emphasizes instilling environmental values in youth to guide responsible behavior later.
Adult Agriculture Class Meets in Clermont Evening
The next adult agriculture class continues with farm records and analysis. It will be held in the ag building at Clermont on Wednesday evening November 2.
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Clermont
Soldier returns home on furlough from Larson Air Force Base
Ted Kjosa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kjosa, arrived home Friday from Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake Washington. After his furlough he will report to duty in El Paso Texas.
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Ted Kjosa
Kenneth Kjosa
Larson Air Force Base
Moses Lake
Wash
el Paso
Texas
New Addresses Listed for Venard C Sinclair in Indianapolis
Venard C Sinclair is listed at 10809 North College Avenue Indianapolis Indiana. The new address becomes effective on November first.
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Venard C. Sinclair
College Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Baptist Church Testimonies End With A Belief
A fragmented humorous anecdote recalls a spinster’s baptism attempt at a Baptist church in Rochester Minnesota. She repeatedly proclaims belief as the immersion proceeds with deacons guiding her through the river. An elder asks what she believes, leaving the ending truncated.
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The
Baptist Church
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Keith Downey
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Larry Butikofer
Alderson
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Sharnei Rothinsberges
Dianne Frieden
Ruthann I Kohls
Harold Hanson
Janet Gehring
Dorothy Schaer
Letha Light
Roberta Wilson
Mr. Grether
Unpeastancine Towa Children
Tvondoxen
Leslie Smith
Iowa State College
Pleasant Point
Reyed
R. T. Martin
Postville State Bank
Postville
E. BR. Withell
D. C
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Elkader, Ta
L.R. Tappan
Optometrist
Colgate Tooth Paste
Moore
Elgin, Iowa
Rochester
Iva Feller
Minn
Wadena
KXEL
Waterloo Door
G. W. Alderson
Waterloo Mills
Elgin Echo
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