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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
7
The sophomores announce their big dance rescheduled from March 31 to April 5. The event features the Cavaliers from Hampton as the band, an elaborate gym decoration plan, a floor show with music and magic, and a campus-wide advertising push. Tickets are 75 cents a couple or 55 cents single.
The Music Department staged a Tuesday concert with many soloists and ensembles delivering solid performances. Directors Aurand and Britsch noted overall success while addressing a few weak spots. A modest crowd helped students gain stage experience as class B entrants faced Mason City Clear Lake Iowa Falls and Hampton.
Manley Draper and Glendon Button, seniors chosen by the local National Honor Society, sat for general aptitude tests under Principal Harmon. They commented on the difficulty and will learn results and scores for the school around May 20.
Residents share how they observe Easter with sunrise services, church visits, family dinners, and meals at relatives' homes. Variations include breakfast duties, multiple church services, and gifts at an aunt's house.
Rosalie Risse urges seniors to use the final six weeks of high school wisely. She calls for serious study, less fooling around, and a more adult effort to cooperate with parents, teachers, and peers to leave a positive class of 1950 impression.
Fifth grade notes describe reading about three boy scouts on an exploring trip and maps of the United States colored by students. A meadow scene poem features five trees and many blue birds, with art class murals planned showing Paul Revere, Boston tea party, dairy farming, and fairy tales.
A reflective piece imagines everyday deviations from expected conduct. It ponders social choreography and the ripple effects if individuals such as Donna Aubée Don Butler Kenny Dalldorf Marlene Moats senior girls Betty Bernardine and Manly Draper acted differently across routines and days. The tone resembles a columnist musing on ordinary choices.
The I.t A. parent and son banquet was held March 28 with a business meeting, meal served by cafeteria staff, and speeches by Kenneth Balvant and Mr Pyur cell. Lowell Wieman received an FFA jacket after his home fire on March 27.
A local council urges residents to tidy spaces and avoid fines for messes. The piece notes public notices draw ire from some who dislike penalties for untidy lockers or desks and jokes about the home reflecting the state of a locker.
Teens surveyed by the National High School Association guided by Sheila John Daly and sponsored by the Chicago Tribune say 10 30 p m is late enough on school nights with midnight on weekends and 2 30 to 3 a m for after prom private gatherings. They favor parental teen collaboration to set reasonable curfews considering city transport and home rules. Punishments include revoking the family car for a week or longer and extra chores or breakfast duty to prompt timely returns.
The upcoming EHS music contest promises surprises and fun as students prepare failures in rehearsal and last minute changes. Julianne Eckel and clarinet quartet face tweaks while Orlan Mitchell juggles Sheffield and Iowa City schedules amid a playful rivalry with the debate team.
The Hi-Lites publication will not be printed on April 11 due to vacation. It will resume printing on April 18 after the Easter break.
The article notes widespread curiosity about two strangers seen in the hall amid routine chatter about a debut by a sophomore boy. Joe and Betty share skepticism, while Pat and Joy provide the best answers to questions. New Providence locals connect one visitor to memories of New York.
Mrs F D Blohm hosted a birthday club at her home Wednesday honoring Mrs Rex Kuhlman with a gift presented. Guests at A H Tjarks birthday courtesy at Ellsworth home included the Tjarks family. Neighborhood birthday club honored April birthdays at the Justice home Friday. Mrs Elmer Bocke visited her mother Mrs Amy Jacobs at Wall Lake. The Elmer Hein family moved to Belmond to run the Jack Sprat grocery. Zion Women's Guild study group meets with Mrs George Radoh leading devotion. Daffodil Girl Scout troop hosted mothers and Brownies for a party. Mrs Stanley Granner hosted a Wednesday plastic party. Russell Dougan visited the Marion Dougan home Tuesday. The Tjarks grandchildren Virginia Lorraine and Kathleen visited grandparents. Mrs Mary Hothe of Minneapolis wondered why Owasa senior play omitted attendance. A sophomore questions an ex‑girlfriend, hinting at lingering tensions.
A fragment notes visitors from Ames and Charles City moving for employment changes. It mentions Hladky finishing at Iowa State College and relocating to Charles City. Granner has been treated at a sanitarium in Savannah over the past two weeks. The history of Pine Lake basketball conference is presented serially in the Herald-Index sports section.
The council will not pay contest expenses and plans to let individual organizations sponsor lecture courses. The mixed chorus may host a music and possibly dancing program. The week’s highlight is the student council sponsored spring house cleaning or locker check after Easter vacation.
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