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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1952

Page

4

Senior production "An Episode In Frustration" May 7

April 28 notes announce the last month of school and the big senior show "An Episode In Frustration" featuring Dave Piper Gary Parker and Dick Stone with Jerry Lewis directing the band the Madcats. Also mentions white bucks fashion and a yo yo contest win by Richard Walde and reflects on a long winter.

Dave Piper Gary Parker Frank Walde Dick Stone Jerry Lewis Madcats Over Cokes Richard Walde

Tattlin Till Til and the Harbor Gossip

A light column notes social intrigue among local residents. Darrell Scott is highlighted as the eligible bachelor and several couples are mentioned. Dolores, Jane Wood, Sherry B. and Gary Mitchell are cited with dating and social plans. The piece comments on dances, sailors on leave, and an upcoming gathering, urging students to enjoy the remaining weeks of school.

Jane Wood Don Hornung Hubbard Till Pat B Pat Shirley Vinton Shirley Fellows

End of Week Farewell Notes from the Podnuh

A closing radio message bids listeners goodbye for the week. The speaker signs off with a folksy farewell, promising to return in the next period and inviting continued attention from their audience.

Editorial THIS IS CHEMISTRY By Donna Laglan

Editor describes a chemistry class day with gas masks, acid fumes, and noisy odors. A humorous view notes students and a teacher in aprons, smoky desks, and a chaotic yet educational lab period ending at 10:28. The piece playfuly acknowledges dangers and the excitement of science.

Senior Swing Show at EHS Arrives May 7

Seniors of EHS present An Episode In Frustration a one night Swing Show written directed produced and acted by seniors scheduled for Wednesday May 7 the event promises lively entertainment and a starring showcase for each performer Be on the lookout for more details next week

EHS

Eldora Tigers win Triangular meet and Relays

Eldora Tigers won a Triangular meet featuring Grundy I S and T C on April 16 with standout times. Roger Harrington and Jerry Reece tied on the 100 yard dash at 11.0 seconds, Reece won the 220, Harrington second. Dick Stone topped the 440 with Crandall and Reece second and third. The 880 relay won in 1 45.5 and the mile relay in 4 03. Kenny Collins led the field events with discus and shot put wins, while Walde Button and others earned seconds and thirds. Additional relays and events were held April 19 at Teachers College Relays with notable 440 relay time of 47 seconds and mile relay third in 3 48.

Eldora Tigers Grundy I. 8S T. C Tigers Roger Harrington Jerry Reece Reece Harrington Dick Stone Chuck Crandayy Bill Cleveland Clyde Callahan Kelvin Huehn Garry Button Leon Doughty Jerry Short Eldora Frank Walde Kenny Wagner Gary Button Chuck Crandall Kenny Collins Jim Foster Walde Button Jerry Balvant Teachers College Wagner Crandall Short Stone

Students Featured In Successful Farming May Feature

A feature on the first semester Driver Training Class by Miss Betty Camp appears in the May issue of Successful Farming. The group photo includes Kempton Huhn Peggy McNertney Bonnie Larsen Audrey Rudolph Bob Bateson Gary Soli and Mary Ellen Krause. The article discusses ideas to reduce teenage accidents and their causes. Readers may obtain the magazine from Mr Lampe.

Betty Camp Kempton Huhn Peggy McNertney Bonnie Larsen Audrey Rudolph Bob Bateson Gary Soli Mary Ellen Krause Lampe

Junior High Play Is Big Success

The Jr. High play Jukebox given April 18 at 2 30 p m and the same evening was a big success. It was well directed and acted with grades junior high and high school students in attendance paying 10 15 and 25 cents. Congratulations to those who contributed to the production.

David Wilson

Appointment Notices In Hardin County Iowa

Legal notices announce the appointment of executors for estates in Hardin County Iowa. Verne Latch is named executor of Odessa Latch with claims to be filed to the Clerk of the District Court. Alvin W. Jaspers is named executor of Jacobina Taspers Gnube with claims to be filed to the Clerk of the District Court.

Ma Centor STATI Towa Hardin County Odessa Latch Tardin County District Court Fred L. Miller Iowa State OF Jaacobina Taspers Gnube Fiindin County Fred L. Millen

Mak Montz Senior Spotlight on a multi talent athlete

In the senior class profile Mak Montz is a scholar and athlete known for football guarding and lettering three years. He also earned a track letter and serves as the 1952 Eldorian sports editor. Montz worked on stage crews all four years and will appear in the senior musical on May 7. His hobbies are hunting fishing and cars. After graduation he plans to work at an air station likely East Side Marathon.

Mak Montz Tel East Side

Home Ec Girls Win Prize For Sewing

Two sophomore home economics students in Iowa Falls, Beverly Long and Barbara Grantow, won $60 credit prizes at a sewing contest by Iowa Falls Sewing Machine Co. Their entries, a green corduroy jumper and a lavender frosted organdy dress, were judged on construction and appearance.

Beverly Long Barbara Grantow Iowa Falls Sewing Machine, Co Bev

Weather oddity from 1944 Hi-Lites mock forecast

An editor’s note recalls a playful 1944 weather spoof predicting a warm Sunday with unlikely snow and rain, joking about skyhooks holding clouds and people staying dry while chasing hats. The piece pokes fun at Iowa weather by noting residents actually live in Georgia.

Iowa Georgia

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Eldora Consolidated Schools HI Lites Eldora High School Darrell Scott Sherry B Gary Mitchell Dolores D Dolores Bill K Wellsburg J. R Hi-Lites Staff Joylyn Winters George Faggives Allbee Donna Luglan Lite Pole Sandra Bailey Norma Burns Tattlin Janice Persons Jean van Tiger AG News Bob Rash MGH Beverly Cordes Jean Guenther Joan Balvanz Delors Dixon Student Council Gordon Lamb Arts Venice Reist Charles Crandall Ione Voullis Pelores Bright Miss Vander Eyden Glen Gaede Norma Jeske Leone Bowers Barbara Holcomb Frank Nowasell Jerry Crosser Matilda Tresemer Tom Irwin Lorraine Shaw Phyllis Williams Kay Frazer Thelma Vasey Marvy Priske Mary Lou Brown Marilyn Priske Carol Mitchell LeRoy Cakerbce Mary Beach Sylva Steckler Jane Perkins Ariene Kirkdorffer Barbara Row Neva Doss Bette Trout Donna Saylor Bonnie Larson Mary Lou Johnson Doris Lamasters Mary Brock Gayle Ruby Ramona Ware Eldora Newspapers Editorial Donna Laglan E. V. Reece, Eldora E. L. Eskridge New Providence, Ia Verne Latch Bateson & Ryan Alvin W. Jaspers Lundy, Butler & Lundy, Attorneys Udtaape Robert Longenecker Eldora Bakery Albert Kennedy Earl's Radio & Television Cylvania Soli Vait Science At Sylvania Madison Beautiful OCLC MLC Sylunts VVNY Earls Ru Radio & Television Eldora Herald-Ledger Firestone Sumit Irestone Featuring Seidlitz Moser Lumber
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