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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

3

Clermont School News Highlights Student Projects and Donations

The eighth grade finished a unit on Colonization of America, completed a map of land claims in 1700, and took a test. Six new elementary dictionaries arrived to aid wordfinding. third and fourth grades had perfect attendance. Sandra Olson brought gourds and Sallee Accola shared colored sand from McGregor Heights. Each grade built a train for dental cards, adding wheels as cards are submitted, aiming for the longest train and a large dental certificate as students brush and massage gums twice daily for twenty days. Art appreciation work continues.

America North America Sandra Olson McGregor Heights Sallee Accola

Studying Local Lessons and Plant Growth Notes

First and second graders Gary Hyde returned his dent card. Corn and beans planted in two soil types grew well except blue clay where they failed. Mrs. Wm Belschner and Mrs. O Berentson visited Number and Reading classes Friday. Mrs. Emil Schneider and Karen visited Tuesday afternoon.

Gary Hyde Wm. Belschner O. Berentson Emil Schneider Karen

Clermont Local News: Homecoming Visits and Nearby News

Clermont notes many visits and travels as residents attend Homecoming events in Cedar Falls and Fayette. Loïs Olson visits from Waterloo, relations host guests from Decorah, Oelwein, Lakota, and more. Local gatherings include a birthday party for Tillie Swenson and relatives visiting from Postville Los Angeles and Tacoma.

Lloyd Corseplus West Union Arizona Walter Lundy Decorah Richard L. Olson J. A. Erickson Andine Vasby Henry Olson Fennimore Wis N. H. Nelson Nelsons Clermont Lois Olson Waterloo Fayette Louie Olson Archie Sullivan Oelwein Fremont Sullivan Maxine Arnold Westcott Laura Houston Tacoma Wash Henry Follett Carrie Carpenter Iowa City Elgin Castalia Sioux City Grand Chapter O. E. S.of Iowa Spencer Tillie Swenson Jessie Loftsgard Hans J. Larson Merle Alder&op Alma Anderson Robert Hamilton Bobby Lakota

Fire department halts small kitchen blaze at Karl Miller home

A Wednesday fire at the Karl Miller residence was contained by prompt action with the kitchen pan fat overheating, causing only minor damage before firefighters arrived. The report also lists local visitors and social events from nearby families and notes soybean and gardening advisories, including Iowa State College research on a new Hawkeye soybean variety and reminders to water and test soil before winter.

Karl Miller Wm. Burrow Linda Frank Cahalan Cedar Rapids Frank Fay Ole Sorenson Waterloo Lester Anderson John Bakewell Jacquelyn Wm. Bakewell New Albin Durwood Davis Decorah Ruth Starkey Bruce Jones Donald Scott Elizabeth Anderson West Union B. Riegel Parker Gress Cedar Falls F. L. Shay Waubeck Harold Gress Charles Gress Lyle Gress Davenport Claude Gress Iowa Iowa State College Lincoln Richland

Honesty at the Preschool Age

A preschool child’s dishonesty reflects learning progress not fixed traits. Stay calm when mistakes occur and focus on teaching right from wrong through explanation and practice rather than punishment. If a four year old, Betty, takes a dime, calmly request its return and explain ownership before reinforcing the lesson.

Betty Mother

Perfect Attendance Recipients Listed After First Half

The list includes Ervin Ames Douglas Anderson Roger Berg Dennis Griebenow Adrian Nelson Ronald Yatro LaVerne Nims Sherry Bush Karen Gilson Bonnie Jean Taylor and Beverly Thompson, marking flawless attendance thus far this year.

Ervin Ames Douglas Anderson Roger Berg Dennis Griebenow Adrian Nelson

Field trip through Clermont industries and leaves study

A school group toured Clermont sites including a saw mill, creamery, and power plant. Students practiced crossing safety, collected various leaves, and created room decorations. A Halloween party is planned for the afternoon of the 31st.

Clermont

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