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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1962

Page

3

Valley Jr High News Highlights Include Tests and Sports

This week in seventh grade math they finished fractions and are reviewing decimals. Nine weeks tests occurred for seventh grade and science, with a focus on the three states of matter. Eighth grade Home Ec concluded sewing and moved to foods and nutrition study. Science exams and language arts quarter exam occurred. Football ended with a 40 to 6 win over Waukon, totaling 144 points for and 13 against in four games. Gary Kleppe named editor in chief, replacing Allyn Caspers. Interview features Mr James A Cook born Elkader Town. education includes USU, Loras College, and SUI graduate work. He advocates stronger academics and individual progress. Valley Jr High spirit and citizenship are praised.

Waukon Gary Kleppe Allyn Caspers Cedar Rapids Vicki Bond D'Ann Cline James A. Cook Cook Elkader USU Loras College

Clermont area social rounds and local notices

Clermont residents convene for visits and meals as friends and relatives gather across Castalia Elgin and Cedar Rapids. Births, weddings and local discussions frame a brief social record noting visitors from West Union and Wadena plus a gubernatorial and taxation update.

State News Continued Cites Iowa Supreme Court on Power Lines

Iowa Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Iowa Highway Commission power to block Iowa Power and Light from stringing lines in interstate right of way. The ruling reversed a Polk County judge and addressed federal funding threats to interstate projects in Iowa. Also notes tax shifts, deaths penalty debate, and local officials in Des Moines Ames and Sioux Center.

Power Lines Iowa Supreme Court Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Power and Light U. S High Court Polk County T. K. Murrow Iowa

Butter proposes speed law for bicycles and farm equipment

A forwarded proposal targets travel under 40 mph on interstates, aiming at bicycles horses and farm machinery, pitched as a reform. An odd line hails Indian fighter Vothua Johnson of Boone celebrating a birthday with cavalry roots dating to 1694.

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Valley Dr. High Clermont James Helgerson Hans Sandvold Gena Anderson Emil Olson Phelps Wisc Gilbert Anderson Alan Seabrooke Jill Timbthey John Erickson Leigh Roger Af ‘Wadena Walter ‘Schutte James Taylor Jeffrey of Elgin Emma Anderson Larg Island of Chester Harold Osland Alan Elaine LeRoy, Winn Sunny Inga 1 Nels Gilbert Marion Arthur Nelson Ray Chapman Hudson Arthur Nelson, Jr R. W. Steele Robin Anne Pat Julie Mubuque Steele Bess Blake Postville Community Hospital Stacey Lee Lori Jo George Nickels Earl Anderson Castalia Walter Follett Roy Swenson Leon Griebenow Vernon Anderson Richard Griebenow Lana Leo Griebenow Leon LaVerne Schweinerus Marlene Glen Nygaard Ewald Lyngaas Corbin Crawford van Patten L. B. Liddy Keossuqua GOP Crawford Clyde Spry Texas Legislative Revenue Study Committee Richard Stevens Ainsworth Harold Hughes George Wilson Virgil Hancher State University of Iowa James Hilton Iowa State University Lgislature John Butter West Clermont ALCW Including Lutefisk, Lefsa and Leo Leona Clermont, Iowa Dubuque Bath Mrs. Grimes Bureau of Internal Revenue Sioux Center Maurice A. Te Paske League of Iowa Perle P. DeHart Ames Te Paske G. C.gamerdinger Stuart van Patten Loyd van Patten Indianola Dor Vothua, Johnson of Boone, A Muélilefhalér Funeral Home Rigi Ons BSG Pans Pern BA SL Ac Sais ES MO Bae Frank W Congress Raych Wagor Nike Ford Fred T. Cline Motor Co
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