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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

Page

3

Hi-Lites Summer Plans For Local Teens

A compilation of student responses about summer jobs in Marshalltown and nearby areas. Kaye Jay plans secretary work in Marshalltown, Donna Barr aims for Don's Royal Blog, Darrell Mitchell expects grease and oil work, and others discuss farming detasseling or hospital and store positions. Some anticipate travel for vacations.

Kaye Jay Marshalltown Donna Barr Don’s Royal Darrell Mitchell East Side Mitch James Follett Jay Cakerice Jane Langehough Celia Perkins Greg Harrison Jack & Jill Judy Rogers Iowa Ron Walters

John Essig Elected to State FFA Band

Eldora FFA member John Essig was chosen for the 100 piece state band from 200 nominations. The April meeting, with members present including Hollingworth and Dickenson, approved $25 to the foreign exchange student fund and discussed the state convention.

John Essig Eldora F.F.A F.F.A John

Darts At The Arts By VERLA DOBBERUNZ Contest Preview

Two weeks remain before the state solos and small ensembles contest on April 26 and 27. Eldora musicians travel to Osage for the event with seven vocal soloists Ruth Halasey Judy Rogers Steve Simons Jim Irwin Gordon Reisner Rae Griffel and Loren Doughty and ten instrument solos including Sharon Kusserow Julie Myers Dick Scott Sherry Axtell Jim Shadle Folly Crosley Betty Whitmey Kathy Emmert and Verla Jean Dobbrinz. Dick Scott and Verla Jean Dobbrinz enter the student conducting portion of the contest.

Eldora Osage Ruth Halasey Judy Rogers Steve Simons Jim Irwin Gordon Reisinger Rae Griffel Loren Doughty Sharon Kusserow Julie Myers Dick Scott Sherry Axtell Jim Shadle Folly Crosley Betty Whitmey Kathy Emmert Verla Jean Dobbrinz

Span of Life by Sheridan Simons

An reflective piece on the fleeting nature of life from childhood through adulthood. It questions growth, responsibility, and happiness, urging readers to value each day and live up to moral ideals in pursuit of fulfillment.

Span of Life Sheridan Simons

Coming Events From Eldora School Notes

Loretta McCarty notes a busy schedule for Eldora students with events from April 17 to April 27 including senior class day trip, play, Easter break, track relays, mock trial, music contests, FFA convention, and other school activities. The column also shares light anecdotes about students and staff and ends with a quip about a dog and a wag.

Teachers College County Bar Association Hardin County Osarge F.F.A

Seniors Settle Money Problems By BUTH HALASEY

At the senior class meeting, plans included selling candy at one dollar per can with each senior selling four cans by week’s end. A sock hop in May plus bake sale profits brought in about $50.00. Funds will support the class trip to Minneapolis on May 14 and 18 and the annual events, aiming to replace the car wash.

Minneapolis

ISTC Juniors Visit EHS Home Economics Class

The ISTC junior class from Iowa State Teachers College will visit Eldora High School on Tuesday April 16 to observe the freshman homemaking clothing class. About 30 students will tour the home economics department, with discussion groups led by Mr. Simons and Mrs. Gaede and an informal coffee served after.

Iowa State Ccollege Eldora Simons Gaede

Tiger Growl By Fo FLICKINGER

The Tiger golf team met this week with coach Gruenwald to plan the season. Ten veterans and three newcomers form a strong roster led by Stan Priske Jim Irwin Tim Cote Jim Berg Rodney Riemenschneider Phil Simpson Tom Monteith Mark Mettlin Kendall Huehn. First match with Hampton on April 15 begins a tough schedule including West Waterloo and Marshalltown. Track teams contest the Training School Relays April 13 with thirteen teams and NLCS entrants led by Grundy Center.

Tiger Gruenwald Eeason Stan Priske Jim Irwin Tim Cote Jim Berg Rodney Riemenscheider Phil Simpson Tom Monteith Mark Mettlin Kendall Huehn Hampton West Waterloo Marshalltown N.L.C.S Grundy Center Idoor

Jane Griffel To Play Lead Role In The Heiress

JO KRAMER announces the senior class play The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz to be staged April 17 at 8 15 pm in Eldora High School auditorium admissions 35c for students and 65c for adults. Cast includes Jane Griffel Catherine Sloper Tom Fl Governor Morris Townsend Jim Harris Dr Sloper Judy Griffitt Mrs Almond Karen Bright Marion Sloper Sue Brown Mrs Montgomery Jo Kramer Marla.

Heiress Eldora High School Ruth Augustus Goetz Jane Griffel Catherine Sloper Tom Flickinger Morris Townsend Catherine Dr. Sloper Jim Harris Mrs. Penniman Mrs. Almond Judy Griffitt Marian Sloper Karen Bright Dick Monteith Arthur Townsend Morris

Ruth Hall of El dora student teacher featured

Julie Kelly profiles Ruth Hall born in Marshalltown. A blue eyed brownette at El dora High School who teaches home economics after completing Clemens schools. She enjoys singing bowling and Doris Day with Love Is a Many Splendored Thing as her favorite film and strawberry shortcake as her preferred treat.

Ruth Hall Marshalltown E.H.S Eldora Clemens

Pride of E H S

Eldora high school senior Bob Meyers is introduced as the Pride of E H S. He plans to lay floors this summer and is unsure about the next school year. His courses include art world history American history government economics and agriculture. He enjoys listening to Brenda Lee and her song Don't Be Cruel.

Bob Meyers Bob Eldora High School Brenda Lee Ehs

Railways file March 21 1967 for track abandonment

Minneapolis and St Louis Railway Company and Chicago and North Western Railway Company filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC on March 21 1967 for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to abandon a track segment at Gifford Indiana in Vermilion County identified as approximately .21 mile long. The docket references run parallel to the route and involves the two companies.

Minneapolis & 4St. Louis Railway Company Chicago and North Western Railway Company Titerature Commerce Commingsion Washington, D. C Gifford Tiardin County Lowe Runneapolis Louis Railway Chicago, and North Western Railway Company

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Swasand IF. F. A. Band By David Granzow Verla Dobberunz Loretta McCarty Casimus Elardo Kenny Rebschull Leacher Jim Harms Larry Teske Mexico Hubbard Dea Moines Buth Halasey Eldora Herald-Le ISTC Betty Whitney Fo Flickinger JO Kramer Introducing Julie Kelly Ann Dornsbach Savings & Loan Ass Savings and Loan Association Savings & Loans Association Savings and Loan Savings & Loan Associations Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation United States FDIC Farmers Savings Bank Steamboat Rock, Iowa Member Hardin County Savings Bank Eldora, Iowa
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