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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

2

Clermont Elgin Tigers football team page notes

The Clermont and Elgin athletic program selects the Tigers as the new team name. Cheerleaders Ann Arson and JoAnn Moore will represent Clermont with Nancy Slarson and Marvin Woll from Igin. The roster lists twenty players and upcoming games across September and October. Classroom notes cover government, arithmetic, typing, shorthand, and various grade activities including a junior-senior banquet and a folklore unit with Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers.

Tigers Annarson JoAnn Moore Clermont Nancy Slarson Marvin Woll Igin Roy Rogers Sons of the Pioneers Pecos Bill Coyotes Kuehl Falk

Youth as English Class Topic Draws Student Discussion

Sophomore class centers on youth as the main topic in English discussions. Students read selections from literature books and shared special reports. Typing is a new skill for all, and despite sticky fingers from starch, progress is steady.

Freshman Science Experiments Prompt Air Oxygen Idea

In a general science class the clans conducted experiments to prove that 21 percent of the air is oxygen. They also warmed water under a jar with a balloon over the top, causing the steam to expand the balloon. Names mentioned Fredrick and Olaon.

Birthday party at Wilbur home in West Union

A social at Mr. and Mrs. Al Wilbur’s West Union home celebrated Mrs. Wilbur’s birthday with a gift, a picnic snoc, and cake baked by Harvey Meyer. Attendees included Nelson, Meyer, and Wolfs families plus relatives from Tacoma, Monona, Knoxville, Chariton, Readlyn, Casper, and Des Moines among others.

al Wilbur West Union H. B. Campbell Tacoma Wash Campbell Max Gruver Mary Gruver Dean Schultz Art Nelson Yvonne Chapman Ray Relerson Herbert Drummermuth Byron Yauslin Martha Jacobin Ruth Olson Lester Luchsinger Bess Blake James Anderson Clark Roebuck Ada Roebuck Golda Knoxville Jesse Reeves Chariton Fair Grounds Richard Martin Des Moines Frank Etcher Lovilia Leg Rowland Philip Brauge Robert Donald Brause Casper Wye Labon Swinner Fayette James Maken Readlyn Ted ‘Nixon Clara Rowland David Brause Wendel Ezra Rowland Reuben Hackmann Merle Ruckdagchel Oliver Rowland

Guyer Andrews Wedding Recalls Cedar Rapids Nuptials

The couple wed in a Cedar Rapids area church with Beatrice Guyer as maid of honor and Marie Kleppe as bridesmaid. The bride wore lace and pearl accessories and carried red roses, while attendants wore blue nylon net gowns. After a reception for 150, the newlyweds left for a two week west coast trip. The bride and groom bring ties to local life, with her work at Collins Radio and his farming near Palo.

Beatrice Guyer Marie Kleppe Crnthis Hachael Guyer Rodney Guyer Arabella Guyer Shirley Andrews Hamona Olson Colette Lewis Marshall Freeman, Jr John Gary Guyer August Brause Richard Olson Orvin Loftsgard Sig Hofland Mary Hulbert Leona Alice Marilyn Guyer West Coast West Union High School Collins Radio Cedar Rapids Palo High School U. S. Army Palo

Former Clermont Graduates Enter Various Colleges

Former Clermont High School graduates enroll across Iowa and Minnesota colleges. Shirley Olzon and Mary Martin start as freshmen at Luther College to study elementary education. Gerald Kittelson attends Winona State Teachers College for his third term. Dale Schultz and Leo Hegel join Loras College in Dubuque, with Hegel a freshman. Barbara Appelmen is a junior at the State University of Iowa. Gordon Larsoeft returns to Cornell College to major in English and geology. DeWayne Johnson is a senior at Grinnell College while Judy Paulson and Betty Westplahl study elementary education at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Mary Morse begins her first term at Gates Business College in Waterloo. Dorlas Matt also attends.

Clermont High School Shirley Olzon Mary Martin Luther College Victor Amundson Steven Knudsen Luther Gerald Kittelson Winona State Teachers Dubuque Barbara Appelmen State University of Iowa Gordon Larsoneft Cornell College Mt. Vernon DeWayne Johnson Grinnell College Judy Paulson Betty Westplahl Iowa State St Cedar Fills Mary Morse Gates Business College Waterloo Dorlas Matt

Iowa Architects Face 10 Percent Rise in Fall Farrowing

Iowa reports show approximately 123 Fall farrowing events, marking a 10 percent increase this year. Architects note implications for planning and zoning as livestock and building needs grow in communities.

Iowa

What Is a Good Reason for Obedience

A mother refuses a 12 year old girl’s request to go to the picture show saying no. The girl asks why and the mother answers with I said so. The girl remains silent for the evening, leaving the question of true obedience unresolved.

Explaining Why Children Should Obey in Everyday Life

A discussion on teaching children obedience through moral reasoning and social norms. It argues that simply obeying because it’s wrong to disobey is insufficient and offers examples such as respecting property, saying please and thank you, and playing apart to avoid interrupting adults. It emphasizes clear reasons and consistent behavior from parents.

Alice Aice

It pays to be clear in minds about moral reasons

A fragmented line speaks on the value of clear thinking and restraint in moral decisions, urging patience and consideration before taking action. The wording hints at a newspaper clipping discussing ethics and prudence.

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