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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1957

Page

3

Cheerleaders Chosen For Next School Year 1957-58

The E H 8 student body selected eight cheerleaders for 1957 58 after tryouts led by Miss Anders. Four form the A squad Laura Cable Jo Kramer Rae Griffel Barb Pierson. four form the B squad Shalla Sheldon Sylvia Simons Becky Catlin Susan Schwebke.

E.H.8 Miss Anders Laura Cable Jo Kramer Rae Griffel Barb Pierson Shalla Sheldon Sylvia Simons Becky Catlin Susan Schwebke

Last of the student teachers profiles Miss Jean Bonderman

Jean Bonderman completes this year's student teacher slate born at Atelier and educated there She played basketball in her sophomore and junior years plans to teach home economics she enjoys dorm life weekends and dislikes grudges Her hobbies include photography sewing and reading Favorite sport is tennis spring season favorite actor Jimmy Stewart and actress Audrey Hepburn Love Is a Many Splendored Thing is her favorite movie Aqua is her color and ice cream her favorite food.

Jean Bonderman Atelier Jimmy Stewart Audrey Hepburn

E H LS Girls Start Spring Basketball Drills

Spring practice progresses with new drills and patterns as about 25 girls participate. Players listed include Barb Pierson Sue Brown Pat Hibbs Diane Cobb Jo Kramer Ruth Steinfelt Ann Langehough Bev Pierson Jan Freed Polly Cros ley Lynn Dornsbach Susan Schwebke Sandy Frazer Martha Short Dixie DeVault Terry Way Nancy Wehrman Donna Barr Diane Prosser Sharon Shortley Judy Lee. Linda Bekemeier named manager for 57 58 replacing Pam Zimmermann. Pam thanked for her service. Sandy Schwebke plans to stay on as part of the squad.

Barb Pierson Sue Brown Pat Hibbs Diane Cobb Jo Kramer Ruth Steinfelt Ann Langehough Bev Pierson Jan Freed Polly Crosley Lynn Dornsbach Susan Schwebke Sandy Frazer Martha Short Dixie DeVault Terry Way Nancy Wehrman Donna Barr Diane Prosser Sharon Shortley Judy Lee

Pride of E. H. S. By ANN DORNSEACH

Mary Ellen Mairs a 5 6 blande senior at E H S is highlighted for her work at Risse Miller Inc from 1 to 3 pm daily after school typing mimeographing filing dictation and billing. She studies economics bookkeeping and biology and plans to become a secretary for Purina Company at Iowa Falls after high school.

Mary Ellen Mairs Blande Risse & Miller Inc Mary Purina Company Iowa Falls

Nightlife and exams mix in EHS halls

Loren Dougnty reports on a lively EHS scene with new officers and prom plans. The article mentions classes, Easter travel, mock trial at the youth building, and students joking about nicknames and cars as they prepare for upcoming events.

Wayne Eggleston Mary Jane Straw Uhlenhopp Iowa

Darts At The Arts By VERLA DOBBRUNZ

The vocal and instrumental groups performed at Osage for the state solo and ensemble contest with ratings to be published next week. An April 23 pre contest at the high school featured judges Mr Lehr from Grundy Center and Mr Myers offering criticisms. The band and mixed chorus travel to contest May 4 at Waverly, aiming for a fourth straight Division I rating.

Osage Lehr Grundy Center Myers Waverly

Tiger Growl: Tigers Compete at ISCT Relays

Tiger track squad members ran at the Iowa State Teachers College Relays on April 20 in Cedar Falls. Eldora two mile relay finished sixth. Grundy Center won the college mile and placed second in the medley relay. The college mile winner’s time was 4.92 minutes and the high school mile winner clocked 4:29.

Tiger Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Palls Tigers Eldora Pulse Simons Eggleston Flickinger Grundy Center

Community church meeting and Homemakers trip noted

Union Mrs. Grellet Dillon led a Community church missionary meeting with a scripture lesson from Matthew and a poem My Neighbor's Bible. Three dollars were donated to a cancer fund. Homemakers reported a bus trip from Marshalltown to Amana Colonies Iowa City Plum Grove and West Branch guests included Mrs K J Weir and Ruth Rowen family updates rounded out the page.

Community Church Missionary Meeting Joe Rash C. N. Brace Fred Cummins Clarence Bavender Piney Woods Mississippi Cancer Fund F. S. Schuler Amana Edward Lundy Floyd Speas Louise Batdt Community Church George Sorensen Edwin Biersborn Luther Nance Union Township Marshalltown Union Iowa City Plum Grove West Branch Herbert Hoover K. J. Weir Deerfield Josie Rowen Howard Rowen Ruth Alexander, Minn Mr. Rowen Joe Neymey

Summer Plans Survey From Local Students

Readers report varied plans for summer including work, travel, and leisure. Tim Cote aims to maximize output in minimal time while Nancy Harvey plans drive-in work and fun. Others seek family, cabins, or rest with some work or loafing mixed in.

Tim Cote Jim Berg Jane Griffel Sandy Schwebke di Cobb

Union Peppy Pals Plan 4‑H Activities and Local Visits

The Union Peppy Pals girls 4 H club held an April meeting at Carolyn Cole s home. Donna Aswegan was chosen as the club s delegate to the state 4 H convention in Ames. Judy Gordon was elected county office candidate with Pat Schaffer as campaign speaker. Plans for a Mothers Tea and car wash were made. Lunch served by Caralyn Cole and her mother. Numerous local families hosted others at dinners and visits. Robert Baum traveled to Iowa City for a medical check up and surgery on his foot followed by visits with his mother Mildred Tweet in Davenport.

Union Union Peppy Pals Girls Carolyn Cole Donna Aswegan Ames Judy Gordon Pat Schaffer Caralyn Cole Cedi Cole Carl Hand W. B. Luke Flo Roberts Hampton Willard Roberts Eugene Roberts Sheryl Mavion Geneva Elbert Roberts Gaylin Roberts Dale Lois Roberts Belmand Ed Dighten Waterloo

Starter Fertilizer in Band Boosts Corn Growth

The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee cites Purdue agronomist A J Ohlrogge who promotes band fertilization at planting. By placing nitrogen and phosphate in a single band about two inches from the seed, with possible potash additions, kernels germinate faster and develop more root shoots for a stronger seedling stage.

Middle West Ohirogge Ohlrogge

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