LeMars Sentinel
May 28, 1896

GRADUATING EXERCISES
The second graduating exercises of school No. 8, of Elgin township, will be held at the school house, known as the McArthur school, Thursday, May 28, at 3 o’clock p.m.
The following program will be rendered:
Music
Invocation
Essay, “George Washington” by Roy Pinney.
Music
Essay, “Little Things and Their Importance” by Rena Ankema.
Music
Essay, “Poor Boys and Eminence” by Willie Martin.
Recitation, “The Painter of Seville” by Ella Darville.
Music
Essay, “Farm Life and It’s Benefits” by Rob McArthur.
Music
Address by Prof. Wernli
Presentation of Diplomas
Benediction
Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Bailey, Miss J. Tierney, Mr. O. H. Hinds, Mr. Trenery and Helen Zurawski will assist in the musical part.

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LeMars Sentinel, Friday, October 18, 1918

ELGIN: The schools in Districts No. 8 and 9 have been closed on account of
sickness.