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76. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number VI, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-04-09
- Description:
- This newsletter is dedicated to the girls and boys basketball teams. It has articles and pictures of both girls and boys team members, drawn by George Johnson and Ida Peterson. Depicted are Edward Esko, Gilbert Nyberg, Clifford Guss, Robert Guss, Clarence Johnson,Vivian Anderson, Vieno Oak, Myrtle Johnson, Eleanor Esko, Sylvia Esko, and Catherine Stenman as well as reviews of their respective seasons. A notable article is an editorial written by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist on the importance of the schools, as well as Minnesota Power and Light Company's funding of Thomson Township schools. Other articles contain student news, including a section on sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
77. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number VII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-04-16
- Description:
- The lead article talks about the biology students as bird naturalists. Other items include school news items, including a senior class meeting and the arrival at a decision to publish an annual. It was announced that Superintendent A. L. Winterquist was elected vice president of state superintendents. The school received an invitation to send delegates to a High School Girls' Conference. Other items include a student commentary, poems; and a letter from Harold Stevens, alias G.N., from San Diego, California, about his experiences in Tijuana, Mexico.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
78. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number VIII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-04-30
- Description:
- Featured is an article reporting on the three day High School Girls' Conference by Lincoln School delegate Walma Johnson. Other items include the Lincoln School Honor Roll as well as critical for eligibility for inclusion thereon. A Countywide High School Spelling Contest was announced. Schedules for boys' and girls' baseball and track, as well as girls' volleyball were listed. The silly celebration of Kid Day by seniors was noted, as they spoke in baby-talk and brought dolls and all-day suckers to school. Other Lincoln School news items were mentioned, such as the junior class debate about the Volstad Law. Information was given on how to grow dahlias. Senior Myrtle Johnson wrote an essay on the responsibilities of students as citizens. Of particular interest was Superintendent A. L. Winterquist's talk to the modern history class about World War I, including various battles and means of warfare, with a focus on the battle at Chateau Thierry and concrete trenches and camouflage.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
79. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number IX, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-05-07
- Description:
- At the end of the school year Vivian Anderson is valedictorian and Mabel Johnson is salutatorian. Jane Lindholm won the written part of the Carlton County spelling contest and was therefore eligible to represent Carlton County at the State Fair's spelling contest. The vote totals for four best male athletes were listed. Mr. Carlson's chemistry students took a field trip to the Morgan Park Steel Plant and Cement Plant. Items were given about Lincoln school students as well as sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The lower class girls won the volley ball championship. An interesting article was written on the growth of Esko's Corner over the previous fifty years, with mention of a one room schoolhouse, Hjalmer Mattinen's Store, a blacksmith shop, Arrowhead Creamery, a garage, a shoemaker's shop, and two new homes. Scarlet fever ravaged the area, as evidenced by an article reporting on Anna Norman, the county nurse, and Superintendent A. L. Winterquist visiting houses to check for Scarlet Fever and to quarantine as many houses as needed.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
80. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number IV, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-03-19
- Description:
- The headline to this edition is about a contest conducted by the Spotlight to see which students spoke using the best English. Also included were detailed accounts of Lincoln Basketball team defeating Proctor Young Men's Christian Association team as well as a variety of jokes, school and class news items, and seniors receiving class rings. In an oratorical contest in English III Ailie Suominen finished first, Mamie Maunu placed second, with Gilbert Nyberg winning third. It concludes with a commentary about habits, as well as an editorial about revising the Lincoln Who's Who. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln School in Thomson Township, typed by Hilda Tan, and written by both Hilda Tan and Mamie Saukko.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
81. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number I, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-02-26
- Description:
- This newsletter leads with the heading of Lincoln to Participate in Tournament in Barnum. In addition, it covers a basketball game against Carlton, Lincoln's old rival; has quirky school news items; sub-district basketball tournament plans involving Lincoln, Floodwood, Willow River, and Cromwell Schools. Other items include a poem about trees in autumn by student Mabel Johnson, and a student commentary on whispering in class. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln School in Thomson Township and typed by Hilda Tan, with articles written by Mamie Maunu and John Hallbeck.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
82. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number II, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-03-05
- Description:
- This newsletter's detailed lead article reports on Superintendent Winterquist's trip to Washington D.C. and environs, in his role as one of two delegates chosen to represent Minnesota schools at the National Superintendent's Convention. Superintendent Winterquist spoke to all the students about his trip to Washington D. C. Other items include Lincoln Basketball team's victory against Floodwood; a miscellany of school and class news items, a poem, and jokes. An article speculated about Lincoln's chances of winning the basketball tournament at Barnum. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln School in Thomson Township and typed by Hilda Tan, with articles written by Ailie Suominen and Ruth Lang.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
83. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume I, Number III, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-03-12
- Description:
- Although the headline in this newsletter reported that Lincoln was defeated at the basketball tournament in Barnum, of greater interest is the article detailing being stranded for two days in Barnum due to a snowstorm. Also included are school and class news items and jokes. The sub-district basketball game between Lincoln and Cromwell was written about. A student commentary focused on losing school time because of snow. Student Gilbert Nyberg wrote a memoir of mischievousness, including annoying an old hermit living by what was presumably the Palkki Grist Mill. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln High School, typed by Hilda Tan, and written by Ida Lahti and Clifford Guss.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
84. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number XVI, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-05-13
- Description:
- The lead article announces that Lincoln School welcomed 4-H club members as they competed in both the Carlton County and district championship contests in bread making, cake making, and garment making. A three act comedy drama play was to be given by community members in the school auditorium. Juniors planned the junior and senior class banquet. The Achievement Day program and exhibits were a great success, with over 300 in attendance. The band gave a surprise appreciation party for Isaac Esko with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Winterquist. The English III Club presented a program to the entire school. A specialist from the Boys and Girls Club from the University Farm in St. Paul visited Lincoln School classes. The biology class took a field trip to explore the old Native American trail which leads to Fond du Lac. Another item concerned Lincoln possibly being a tournament contender, in upcoming track meets and baseball final, as well as girls volley ball and indoor baseball. Other items were Washington and Lincoln School news, plus a literary section and editorials.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
85. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number XVII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-05-20
- Description:
- The seniors were guests of the junior class at the first annual junior senior banquet. The play given by community members was a huge success, with gate receipts listed at $117.80, with $72.00 of that going to fund the Boys' and Girls' Club building at Barnum, and the rest going to the school entertainment fund. Further regarding the girls club, there was an article saying that Lincolns records were safe, and that Edna Esko, Lillian Hakkarainen, Mamie Jarvi, Ellen Kivisto, and Ellen Peters would be representing the school at the State Fair in Boys' and Girls' Club work in bread and cake making, as well as other subjects. The Lincoln girls clinched the volleyball championship, and did well in indoor baseball and track.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
86. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number XI, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-02-25
- Description:
- This was the first anniversary edition of the Lincoln Spotlight in its present form, an article stated. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist would be attending the national meeting at Dallas, Texas, of the fifty seventh National Convention of Department of Superintendents of the National Education Association. A note of thanks from the Glee Club was highlighted to the various people and staff who made the operetta a success. Sports played a major role in the newsletter, and spoke of Willow River eliminating Lincoln in the basketball tournament. Both Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams won a double header game against Barnum. The Arrowhead Co-Operative Creamery basketball team beating the Polish Athletic Club of Cloquet. The Lincoln Junior team beat the Sixth Street Pirates Team of Cloquet. Other items included Washington School news, grade school news, and a literary section.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
87. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number XII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-03-11
- Description:
- The lead article reported on Superintendent A. L. Winterquist's talk at an assembly about his train trip to Dallas, Texas and the cotton industry. In other news, a calf club was organized, and officers elected. The English II club reported great success and elected officers. Senior class members held a meeting to determine their class motto, color, flower, and class ring. In sports, both the Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams lost their last games of the season to Barnum. However, the Lincoln junior team beat the Cloquet Scouts basketball team. The honor roll for the previous six weeks was listed. Other items included both Lincoln and Washington School news items; student editorials; and a literary column.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
88. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number XIII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-03-25
- Description:
- The feature article told of the French I class corresponding with students in France, and listed who had written and received replies. The second 4-H Club meeting held was reported, with its program and attendance given. Mamie Jarvi won a class oratorical honor in English III class. The senior class play was chosen, and parts were assigned. The active English III Club gave their fifth program. The Cloquet All Stars versus Arrowhead Creamery basketball teams were written about, and another column spoke of baseball. Other items were Lincoln and Washington School news, as well as editorials and a literary section.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
89. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number V, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-11-24
- Description:
- The honor roll is listed, along with the percentage of students at each letter grade level. The comical antics at the freshmen initiation party were reported. President Calvin Coolidge's proclamation about giving thanks was included. In sports, the girls' basketball playing positions were given. The literary section contains student writings.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
90. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number VI, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-12-10
- Description:
- A community play was presented, and the Lincoln School Christmas program was detailed. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist advocated for Red Cross membership. The Christmas Seal campaign was announced. The social problems class had debates on large farm holdings versus small farm holdings and the tenancy system. A clothing demonstration was conducted in the Finnish language by the home training and sewing class. The modern history class learned history via a baseball game and teams. In sports, the Moose Lake basketball team won twice over Lincoln, with both the boys and girls teams losing. However, the high school beat both the local Arrowhead Creamery Boys' Team and the Arrowhead Aces Girls' basketball team. Washington School news items were given, as well as a student literary section.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
91. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number VII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-12-22
- Description:
- This Christmas issue featured articles about the Lincoln School first through eighth grade Christmas program along with selections. Also included were many articles on sports, including the Lincoln Basketball team defeating Willow River, the Arrowhead Aces Girls' basketball team defeating the Cloquet YWCA Girls' team; and the Arrowhead Creamery Boys' team losing to Kenney Anker Team of Duluth. The Lincoln Girls' team beat Carlton, but the boys' basketball team lost to Carlton. Also included were sections on Lincoln School news with a student literary section.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
92. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number VIII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-01-27
- Description:
- A girl and boy from grades two through eight were elected to maintain order in the school. Student anxiety about two days of semester examinations was related. Washington School news items were given. Cloquet's basketball team played Lincoln's basketball team. The Lincoln boys' basketball team beat Moose Lake, but the girls' basketball team lost a contested game. Pre-Christmas basketball results were listed for both the boys' and girls' basketball teams. The student literary section had book reviews and editorials.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
93. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number IX, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-02-04
- Description:
- In community news, the annual Arrowhead Creamery meeting was held at the Lincoln School gymnasium, with a large number of stockholders present, and speeches given in both Finnish and English. Evidently student Lillian Hihnala was not seriously injured when the horse pulling the school vehicle gave a sudden jerk and sent her flying into the windshield, given the humorous tone of the article. Eleven Lincoln School girls joined Carlton School girls as guests of the Cloquet High School Girls' Club meeting, program, and dinner. It was announced that the English III class formed a public speaking club. In sports news, Lincoln School suffered their fourth defeat of the season at the hands of Willow River. In addition to the usual school news, essays, and jokes, the honor roll was given.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
94. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number IV, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-11-12
- Description:
- The Creamery Patron's Department contains much information about building and maintaining a herd of milking cows, and is taken from the Land O'Lakes News. Another major article details Superintendent Winterquist's attendance at the State Teachers' Educational Association Convention, as well as his presiding at the Consolidated School Principles' meeting. County Agent Aldrich and Mr. Searles of the University of Minnesota spoke to high school students about calf clubs. Also mentioned was an Armistice Day observance and program, with a talk by Superintendent Winterquist. The annual roll call of the Red Cross was given. To be able to plan a model farm, the biology class walked to Juntunen's farm and also toured the Jenswald farm. The community's girls organized a basketball squad.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
95. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number I, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-09-24
- Description:
- The start of the school year and enrollment details by classes and schools were given. Interest was high in the new gymnasium. Officers were elected by the classes and Glee Club. It also has some items from the previous school year, such as a Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1926. An article written by Lila Johnson about the trip to the State Fair she and Jane Lindholm and Vieno Oak took by train to represent Lincoln School was printed. Martin Harney's disappointing trip on horseback from Esko to Barnum and the Barnum Fair, to which he had gone in hopes of competing in horse races, was related.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
96. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number II, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-10-08
- Description:
- Featured is an interview of the Manager of the Arrowhead Co-operative Creamery, E. F. Mattson. An article reported that the Forbay School's well had run dry, and continued to say that water had to be hauled to the schoolhouse in milk cans for three weeks. A rather mysterious item mentioned that the county superintendent of schools, the state inspector, and the county nurse visited with Lincoln School personnel on their way to institute meetings at Cloquet. A play was given the teachers of Lincoln School, and was coached by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist. In addition to an editorial by Lila Johnson about the new gymnasium, there was a literary section with contributions by Maley Hiukka and Vieno Oak, as well as other school news and jokes.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
97. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume II, Number III, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1926-10-22
- Description:
- E. F. Mattson of the Arrowhead Co-Operative Creamery detailed requirements for a successful co-operative creamery. A vaudeville program with readings and one act plays was given by the Lincoln High School as a fundraiser to pay for gymnasium fixtures. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist announced grades, grading policies, and grade point averages. The opening of the basketball season was welcomed. Also included are a literary section and editorials by students, and favorite sayings of students and Superintendent Winterquist.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
98. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume III, Number VI, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-12-02
- Description:
- The Girls' Glee Club operetta was a great success, and the Club thanked all who helped with it. The English IV and III Classes presented a Thanksgiving program. The honor roll was listed. The girls' saxophone quintet played at the Mother and Daughter Banquet at the Cloquet YMCA Club House. Attendance statistics were given by grades and for top individuals for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The 4-H Club met and elected officers. The Lincoln girls' basketball team tied Wrenshalls, while the Lincoln boys' basketball team beat Wrenshall. Both the Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams dropped a game.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
99. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume III, Number VIII, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1928-01-13
- Description:
- Lincoln School students won three out of five prizes in Cloquet Cooperative Essay Contest. The Juntti Brothers established a branch store at Esko's Corner in the building formerly used by the Esko Brothers. The District Declamatory contest was announced. Finally the roads had improved enough to enable motor buses to transport Washington students to Lincoln High School. Two basketball games with Moose Lake High School were cancelled due to Scarlet fever, at the request of the health department. Barnum basketball teams beat both the girls and boys teams. A library fine of two cents per day overdue fees was announced.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
100. Lincoln Spotlight, Volume III, Number V, and Volume III, Number V-a, Lincoln High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lincoln High School
- Date Created:
- 1927-11
- Description:
- For an Education Week activity, an Armistice Day Program was given at a school assembly. Several Lincoln alumni subscribed to the Spotlight. The Girls' Glee Club planned to give an operetta at the school. A practice set for the community play, coached by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist, was cancelled due to heavy snows. Lincoln's basketball team defeated the Outlaws. Both the boys' and girls' Lincoln basketball teams were scheduled to play Wrenshall. The Cloquet Y team beat the Arrowhead Boys' basketball team. In addition to the Washington, Lincoln School, and grade school news, there is an extra page promoting the Girls' Glee Club operetta performance.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters