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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1951

Page

3

Clermont area guests and local visits noted in weekending report

Clermont locals hosted relatives and friends over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Nelfred Oakland of Mabel Minnesota Mrs Hoopman and mother Mrs Josie Wilson Mr and Mrs Gordon Moompen Dale and Karen Cresco Cedar Falls visits by Glen Kirkestue Fremont Sullivan Henderson Appelman couples to Mt Horeb Wisconsin and Melvin Nelson families West Union Kate Rolf visits Mrs Quinn Mrs Minnie Backhus Mrs Elmer Schutte and Eleanor Schutte in Clermont Millard Nelson moves to town with son to run farm Fishing outings yield limits for Paulson family George Reichard grandson also catches limit Christine Monroe hosts Jessie Hicks and Guy Holtzman Fayette Jack Bush returns to Corwith for teaching music duties.

Gordon Moopmen Dale Karen Cresco

Inflation fears and political blame dominate Washington

A critical overview argues bureaucrats push costly schemes and inflation risks rise from government spending. It notes price controls sparked by the Office of Price Stabilization and claims credit restrictions, tax bites on food firms, oil profits after taxes, and cartel benefits from aid programs.

Saudi Arabia Iran Netherlands Norway Abe

Waterloo Family Labor Day Weekend Visits

Charles Monroe of Waterloo spent Labor Day weekend with his mother Mrs. Christine Monroe. Sunday evening Mrs. Monroe and her two sons Earl and Charles were supper guests of Mrs. Iva Michel at West Union. Mrs. W. R. Blake was a dinner and bridge guest Saturday in the Emery Dummermuth home at West Union. Alma Paulson of Hollywood California spent from Sunday until Thursday with her brother Geo. Paulson and family.

Charles Monroe Waterloo Christine Monroe Monroe Earl Charles Iva Michel West Union W. R. Blake Emery Dummermuth Alma Paulson Hollywood Calif Geo. Paulson

How To Stay Healthy This Winter

Health guidance outlines a winter plan from Cosmopolitan with emphasis on a balanced diet including milk and dairy, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, fish, cereals, and butter. It recommends multivitamins, adequate rest, proper ventilation, and cautious winter dress to prevent colds.

Cosmopolitan

Neighbor Rescues Boy From Eight Foot Cistern

Three year old Farrell Ruyter fell into a cistern at the family home in Boyden. Neighbor Corrine Brusting lowered a ladder and pulled him from eight feet of water. The boy was unconscious but quickly recovered.

Farrell Ruyter Boyden Corrine Brusting

Potatoes Grow Bigger If Left to Sit In Ground

Advice notes larger potatoes develop when tubers stay undisturbed as the plant tops die back. Growers may benefit from delaying harvest until foliage fully dies to maximize size and yield.

Clermont School News Highlights Busy School Year

The Clermont School reports on class enrollments across grades from freshmen to eighth, noting new members and the class play Three Days of Grace by Felicia Metcalfe. It covers flag raising ceremonies, 4-H Clover Clovers blue ribbon, and kindergarten reading readiness with We Read Pictures.

Felicia Metcalfe Yvonne Chapman Marilyn Guyer Vera Hangartner Frank Horan Carlo Matt Harlon Schultz Jerry Schweinerus Marilyn Fallett E.G Steinman Flag Legion Laird Cline Boy Scouts Arthur Amundson Clermont M. H. Moore Arthur Nelson America Peggy Kerr Ilo Meyer Clermont Clover Clovers Fayette County Garys Larrys Judys Roberts

First Grade Class Returns to School

A new school year begins with 23 pupils in the first grade, 10 boys and 13 girls. Teachers plan heavy review after realizing how easy it is to forget learned material.

Kittleson Buhr Thomas

Second Grade Enrollment List

A second grade class has 12 pupils. The names listed include Bobby Mott, George Larson, Gloria Hyde, Kermit Peterson, Nancy Entwisle, Marilyn Paulson, Phyllis Nima, Janice Anderson, LaVerne Osterhus, and Richard.

Bobby Mott George Larson Gloria Hyde Kermit Peterson Nancy Entwisle Marilyn Paulson Phyllis Nima Janice Anderson LaVerne Osterhus Richard

Classroom Decorations From Gifts Foster Student Interest

In a third grade classroom, twenty three students share eight boys and fifteen girls. Flowers were brought by Bobby Mott and Richard Amundson, a plant by Phyllis Nims, and a caterpillar by Marilyn Paulson. Students now have literature books and enjoy The Ugly Duckling.

Amundson Jerry Erickson Linda Bobby Mott Richard Amundson Phyllis Nims Marilyn Paulson

Fourth and Fifth Grade Classroom News Recap

The report covers two grades with 23 pupils in the fourth grade and 20 in the fifth. Janet Ent Wisle joins the fourth grade. Marsha Annel visits from Chicago and shares facts, Shirley Jacobin brings a crystal rock shaped like a vase, and Jean Belsch ner’s birthday is celebrated with ice cream bars for classmates and the teacher.

Janet Ent Wisle Marsha Annel Chicago Shirley Jacobin Jean Belschner

Iowa drivers urged to renew licenses before birthday rule

The Iowa Safety Congress warns motorists to check license expirations and renew within the 30 days before their birthday every two years under the birthday license law. It advises setting reminders to avoid delayed renewals and potential penalties.

Iowa

Sixth Grade Keeps Larrabee Auditorium Bright

Sixteen pupils in the sixth grade study in the Larrabee auditorium. Jimmy Entwisle, a new pupil from near Sumner, joins the class this year. Several children brought plants and flowers to brighten the room, and the note emphasizes keeping the farmstead in good repair to help prevent accidents.

Larrabee Auditorium Jimmy Entwisle Near Sumner

Livestock Water Supply as a Labor Saver

A constant water supply for livestock figures as a major labor saver in any livestock operation, reducing manual watering needs and improving efficiency across the enterprise.

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Clermont Local News Nelfred Oakland Mabel, Minn Henry Schweincfus Glen Kirkestue Fremont Sullivan James Henderson Franz Appelman Cedar Falls A. E. Frier Helmer Jensen Des Moines Wm. B. Miller Mt. Horeb Wis Melvin and Dean Nelson Margaret Quinn Kate Rolf Minnie Backhus Frostville Elmer Schutte Castala Eleanor Schutte Cedar Rapids Verni Engie John Bakewell Millard Nelson Millard Nelson, Jr Paulson Glover's Creek George Reichard Jessie Hicks Guy Holtzman Fayette Jack Bush Corwith Jack Ay Vees Washington C.W Office of Federal Reserve Board National Federation of Independent Bust Korea The Federal Trade Commission Bureaus Rve ECA Avalon Ronald Reagan Rhonda Fleming Bill Williams Tony Curtis Piper Laurie Jeff Corey Doris Day Gordon MacRae Eve Arden Fine Entertainment P. Ta Clermont School News Merilee Entwisle Europe Realmenses Pere Napintas Aig Iowa Safety Congress Congress Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Postville Funeral Home R. L. Myers Optometrist DR. I. C. Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Briggs Strat Ton Engines Service Nelson's Towa Dan Burke L. T. N. Olson Mary Sheehan Burke W. J. Carlin Joe Brorby
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