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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

7

Double Cast For Senior Play Declared At School

Last Tuesday Mr Hoag the drama and English instructor picked a tentative cast for the senior class play Young April. Several roles will be double cast with one actor performing a part in one show and another actor in the next. The comedy follows teenage growth problems and features a long list of named cast members including Jenny Jondahl Bob Larson Brian Manly Draper Carrol Vaughn and many others.

Professor McIntyre Jenny Jondahl George — Bob, Larson Brian Manly Draper Stewart— Carrol Vaughn Bert Bob Halasey Dallas Rudolph Duane Babcock Pete — Marlin Sanders Bob Steinfeldt Terry Ellen Dettbarn Gloria Ruby Mrs. McIntyre Rosalie Risse Lucille Rosenberger Mrs. Miller Eileen Perkins Vivian Veronica McCarty Maid Julianne Eckel Elsie Jennie Juchems Joanne Persons Diane Joan Follett Phyllis Blair Mildred Betty Neubauer Mary Lou Sanders Jane — Bernandine Meiers

Tattlin Till Music Contest Sparks School Gossip

The column teases rumors from Owasa and Ackley about students named LeRoy Marvin Joan Shaw Steamboat H. F. Ramona Whitten Mary Ardyce Waldo and Betty. It notes play rehearsals and music practice as background while hinting at crushes, steady dating interest and a junior girl’s ring in the news.

LeRoy Marvin Steamboat Joan Shaw H. F Maybbe Owasa Ramona Whitten Mary Ardyce Waldo Ackley Betty Glendon

Parkinson Ensemble Presents Program

On Monday April 14 Eldora students heard the Parkinson musical ensemble led by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schultz. Mrs. Schultz is Wayne Aurand’s cousin. They explained instrument histories from flute to bagpipe and noted pieces from China Japan India and Africa. The couple travel the Midwest and parts of Canada.

Eldora Parkinson Richard Schultz Schultz Wayne Aurand China Japan India Africa Midwest Canada

FFA Delegates Attend Cedar Rapids Convention

Four members of the local FFA chapter and their instructor Mr Purcell will attend the state FFA convention in Cedar Rapids April 27 to 29. John Hobson and Willard Wehrman are official delegates serving on various committees. Ronald Coen and Duane Lloyd were also chosen. The meeting will be in Memorial Coliseum with over 6500 Iowa FFA members expected. events include contests music rehearsals talent programs broadcasts and industry tours.

F. FA Purcell Cedar Rapids John Hobson Willard Wehrman Ronald Coen Duane Lloyd Memorial Coliseum F.R.A Iowa

Faculty Plans for Summer Getaways and Projects

Teachers reveal summer plans ranging from summer school and camping to home projects and travel. Mr. Britsch considers indefinite plans with possible summer school, while Mr. Harmon aims to build a garage and fish occasionally.

Britsch Harmon Northwestern University

Letters Awarded To Junior High Athletes Leaders

Friday afternoon junior high letters were awarded for football basketball and cheerleading. Football letters went to Phil Bauer Bill Cleveland Jerry Foster Tom Irwin Lynn Jondahl Bill Wolf Bob Balvanz Don Bekemeier Jake Hilders Kelvin Huehn Frank Lyman Jerry Lyman Dan Munson Phil Prosser Jerry Reece Gary Walters. Basketball letters went to Jerry Balvanz Jerry Foster Bill Wolf Phil Bauer Bill Cleveland Ed Butler Jerry Reece Jim Saylor Kelvin Huehn and Don Bekemeier. Cheerleaders earning letters were Sara Loughinburg Jean Van Tiger Marilyn Mitchell Carol Harrington and Shirley Vinton.

Zimmerman Jacobs Eldora Junior High School Phil Bauer Bill Cleveland Jerry Foster Tom Irwin Lynn Jondahl Bill ‘Wolf Bob, Balvanz Don Bekemeier Jake Hilders Kelvin Huehn Frank Lyman Jerry Lyman Dan Munson Phil Prosser Jerry Reece Gary Walters Jerry Balvanz Bill Wolf Ed Butler Jim Saytor Sara Loughinburg Jean van Tiger Marilyn Mitchell Carol Harrington Shirley Vinton

Last Down Letters For Year Oue Soon

Hi-Lites notes a final year end push to boost honor rolls and finish strong before vacation. It urges students to improve effort in the last quarter and reduce the mailroom burden by avoiding late or missing teacher letters.

Hi-Lites

Banquet Plans Being Completed By Junior Class

The piece details juniors planning the upcoming junior senior banquet with Gordon Dickinson answering questions on decorations invitations menus and entertainment. It notes the decoration committee transforms the gym into a circus of color and that the event promises to be the best yet, with lists and planning proceeding smoothly.

Gordon Dickinson Miss Whade Gordon

Darts at the Arts and Senior Class Notes

Seniors face difficulty writing the class song as four writers collaborate. Mary L Heslop loses music for the Hampton performance. Mr Hoag finalizes the cast for Young April with some double casting. Small groups travel to Charles City for last contests. Perry hosts the final. Veronica and Ellen will share more details.

Hampton Mary L. Heslop Mr. Hoag Charles City Perry Veronica Ellen

Home Ec Girls Sew and Host Teas in Class Projects

Tuesday afternoon the home ec girls served a tea within their units. Thursday they combined glassware and silver to compare to different settings. Exhibits showcased priced table settings while freshmen work on sewing blouses in the home ec room.

Home Ec Veisha

Council Nears End Of Work On New School Handbook

The student council has nearly finished revising the Orange and Black Handbook. Each class representative handled articles for their organization, some of which lacked direct council representation. The outcome promises a bigger, better handbook for students.

Council

What If A Dull World Could Stay The Same

A reflective piece ponders weather mood shifts and everyday choices as a lively town experiences rain on publication day. It muses on how plans change, people reveal intent, and spice comes from variety rather than predictability.

Leroy Marvin Parker and Sapp Phyllis Betty Smith Don

Schools in England Are Much Different

Dr. Brooks of Birmingham, England, spoke at a high school assembly to raise funds for the Friends Society for World Peace. He described England's social and economic conditions and contrasted the English and American education systems, noting England's limited access to high school and college and the reliance on rigid entrance tests to select a small elite.

Brooks Birmingham England Friends Society For World Peace

Girls P T Classes Begin Softball Practice

Spring is underway and the girls physical education classes are practicing softball indoors. In two weeks they have learned throwing and catching, and recently attempted batting. A school team may form and play outside soon.

Second Grade Music and Weather Study Highlights

Second graders enjoy making up songs in music class and responding to records. They learn about composers, with Mozart cited as composing at age four. Readings include Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck Sorcerer's Apprentice Ducas Peter and the Wolf Prokofiefe. Students explore animal characters through instruments and stage a Little Engine theatre in a yellow Midget Theatre. They study birds, rain, air and weather with charts and thermometers.

Grandfather Peter Sandra Schuler John Essig Ann Langehough

New Cars List From Iowa Falls and Surrounding Towns

A community list of car makes and owners from Iowa Falls and nearby towns includes Buick models linked to R L Gardner and L F Walcott, Pontiacs tied to Julius Osterland and Keith Koehler, Fords tied to many residents such as Dale Wilson and Donald Cooney, plus Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, Chryslers and a Kaiser. The compilation also names trailers and trucks from several local addresses and businesses.

Harry Anderson Iowa Falls Buick R. L. Gardner Pontiac Julius Osterland Trailer Dale B Evelyn Wilson Eldora Oldsmobile Rev R. J Jean Eilers Alden Ford Hazel Davis Chevrolet C. M. Albright John and Dora Nasson Hudson Ray Ridout Whitten Ernest A. Barr Willard T. Riekena Mercury H. J. Wood Lincoln Vern Dobbrunz Theo. P. Ridout Juchem Jackems Steamboat Rock Studebaker S. Dale Moon New Providence Donald Or Pauline Cooney L. F. Walcott W. W. Newton Town Falls Wilbert Brandt Hubbard Keith Koehler George Grantow International

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Eldora Consolidated Schools Parkinson Ensemble HI Lites Staff Jennie Juchems ART Bob Larson Miss Landon Bauer Betty Willig ASST Yerry Jondahl Janice Persons Kenneth Dalidorf Delores Dixon Donna Laglan Ramona Ware Rita Jacobs Norma Burns Bob Bateson Orlan Mitchell Marlene Moats Ives Allbee Ruth Guenther Pat Holcomb Bernardine Meiers Nancy Jones Elen Dettbarn Barbara Ware Gloria Raby Darts Home P. T Miss Colyn Tippy Tiky Barbara Moats Billy Karen Engel Miss Nelson Barbara Carson PINE Wildlife Club Longenecker Funeral Home The W. H. Longeneckers Eldora, Iowa C. L. Brindle Union Boyd H. Reese Eckhoff Jessie F. Dutton LaVerne D. Roegner Gen. Gas Corp G. M. GC R. R. Bateson H. H. Whetson John H. Weddle Richard L. Rose Farmers Co-op Electric Dodge Truck L. A. Simester Kaiser Will Ellingson Alden Afrieria Bank Credit An Aya Sound Banking Service W. K. Bramwell Howard Caffee Frank Jackson Keith Strother Willis K. Bramwell D. Dana Bramwell Hardin County Savings Bank Great Airlines Sinclair Oil American Airlines Eastern Air Lines Chicago & Southern Air Lines Sinclair Sinclair HC Correl & Stielow Maas Super Service Union, Iowa
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