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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
3
Clermont residents hosted visitors from Hawkeye Postville Davenport and Cedar Rapids with numerous weekend dinners and church outings. Local baptisms, vacations, and a civic picnic unfolded as families Reunited at Ossian and nearby towns. The area saw school changes, baptisms, and trips to Decorah Spillville and Brainard amid routine neighborhood updates.
Last week features multiple courtesy visits and birthday observances. Wayne Shipton and family join Mr and Mrs Pringle to honor Emil Lassig on her birthday. A later party welcomes Lassig with Mesdames Riegel Guicher Wells and Engle hosting. Elsie Jerdee departs Sept 9 for Town City to enroll in Liberal Arts at the state university. Dinner guests at Sonn Bakewell’s include Reuben Svendsen and Maryann, plus Verni Engle. Mrs Buardo Berg returns to Minnesota City after three weeks with son Nels Gilbert and family. Wm Burrow and family host Tommy Burrow's second birthday with guests from Cedar Rapids and Oelwein.
Eldora relics reveal a 1013 model Overland four door touring car last registered in 1924. Gene Farmer, who bought the auto, hopes to restore it to running order after the Eldora foundry cleanup.
A humorous look at parental pressure on teachers and the myth that every child can be forced to learn. The piece contrasts parents calls for stricter discipline with teachers noting most students work when engaged, while a few need help forming better study habits.
The article discusses children pressured by outside forces and family life, noting some are not interested in school due to negative home experiences or a focus on work and entertainment. It stresses teachers cannot force learning if the child has no intrinsic interest.
Large supplies of turkeys are expected on markets early this fall. The forecast suggests ample availability for seasonal demand, aiding consumers and retailers as autumn festivities approach.
At Guthrie Center Elmer Fogg owns an old muzzle loading rifle that came from his grandfather. Estimated to be about 140 years old the rifle once served for hunting and protection against Indians.
Fragmentary report shows Walters Mudge involved in a chase last week for acté, noted as one of the highest records in the region with Mann named as the purchaser.
A lively little parker on the Gordon Goodspeed farm east of Waverly was recently born with tight legs, a small farm misfortune noted by neighbors.
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