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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1953

Page

6

Tiger Growl notes Tigers pace early season with wins

The Tigerettes fought New Providence hard in a 45 to 42 victory with Tom Crosley scoring 20, Mary Beach 12, and Jo Bockes 10. They then beat Garwin 46-34 at a clinic in Reinbeck where Beach led with 19 and Bockes 14. The Tigers then routed New Providence 68-29 led by Balvant 20, Callahan 12, Say lor 9, Collins 5, as they prep for LaPorte and Hampton.

Tigerettes New Providence Tom Crosley Mary Beach Jo Bockes Reinbeck Garwin Tigers Traer Jerry Balvant Clyde Callahan Jim Saylor Kenny Collins LaPorte Hampton

Thanksgiving Musings From Homer And Jethro Recalled

A short Thanksgiving vacation reflection notes a mix of questions about snow for Christmas and a new record by Homer and Jethro Randolph the Flat-Nosed Reindeer. The column jokes about juvenile crime, school rules, and seniors slipping while poking gentle fun at Iowa U and Notre Dame.

Homer Jethro Randolph the Flat-Nosed Reindeer Gifford Speedway Iowa U Iowa Notre Dame

Upcoming basketball schedule listed for Hi-Lites readers

A weekly schedule prints all remaining games with dates and opponents. From December to January, both boys and girls teams at Steamboat Rock, State Center, Reinbeck, New Providence, Teachers High, Boone, Jesup, Chelsea, Grundy Center, Trac, Radcliffe, Ankeny, Hubbard, Iowa Falls, Garwin, Union, McCallsburg, and LaPorte appear with locations here or there.

Steamboat Rock State Center Dee Reinbeck New Providence Teachers High Boone Jesup Chelsea Grundy Center Tracr Radcliffe Ankeny Hubbard Iowa Falls Garwin Union McCallsburg LaPorte

Changing Of Time by Shirley Follett

The author reflects on a perpetual change of time as seasons shift and civilization advances. She notes progress from electricity and transport to weapons, yet highlights tuberculosis as a remaining killer. She urges support for Christmas Seals to fund research toward eliminating the disease.

Shirley Follett

Eldorian king candidates named in school column

The piece profiles Bill Cleveland Tom Irwin and Ed Butler as candidates for Eldorian king. It notes Bill’s roles in football track mixed chorus band Thespians and work at The Record Shop, Tom’s economics speech Spanish bookkeeping art music and theater, plus their track placements and community activities.

Bill Cleveland Tom Irwin Ed Butler Ed 50 Bill Tom Janice Ewes City Ames E. H King

Meat and Romance featured in sophomore homemaking class

Dick Hesser and Bob Krejce from United Foods led a program on buying and cooking meats for the sophomore homemaking class on November 19. A showing of the Alan Ladd film Meat and Romance preceded demonstrations of beef cuts, with guidance on selecting good meat and meal planning. Mothers, teachers, and custodians attended the class meals and observed student meal preparation and pie making.

Dick Hesser Bob Krejce United Foods Alan Ladd Mr. Krejce Krosee Mr. Hesse

Seniors Choose The Eldorian Candidates

IONE ZIESMAN reports Eldorian king and queen candidates Peg Estes Leone Bowers Norma Jeske Tom Irwin ga Butler and Bill Cleveland. Seniors vote for one boy and one girl, top three become candidates, ballots issued for two selections, crowning planned on class day. Local listings note Feb 2 Ackley boys and Feb 5 Grundy Center boys.

Peg Estes Leone Bowers Norma Jeske Tom Irwin Ga Butler Bill Cleveland

Out of the Frying Pan premieres to Eldora critics

Eldora residents and students hail the premiere directed by Mr Waller as a success. Critics praise strong performances by Tom Carol and Gary Mitchell, with some noting viewing challenges and requests for more plays.

Mr. Waller Beverly Eldora Barbara Mairs Tom and Carol Donna Long Barbara Parker Marcia Green Arlene Kirkhoffer Gary Marilyn Pinske Dave Taylor Ann Cable Kelvin Huebn Connie Krominga Delores Crosser Ruth Choate Chuck Reynolds Ronald Loewen Eldon Lewis Mitchell Dickenson Bek Kathryn Grulch Jerry Cleveland Jerry Foster Gary Mitchell George Kenny Collins Lloyd Draper Marilyn Mitchell Marian Stewart Jean van Tiger Vic Reist Sandra Bailey Sherrill Frazer Stinker

Junior High News Busy With Thanksgiving Week

The junior high enjoyed a Thanksgiving vacation from November 25 after a 3 PM start. Games on November 24 against New Providence featured both boys and girls teams with a pep rally at 12 45 PM. First team boys include Dick Scott Mike Langehough Murray Hubbard Gordon Reisinger and Larry Mathews. Next game is December 2 while seventh graders write geography reports on Eurasia and practice fractions.

Barbaka Fuse New Providence Dick Scott Mike Langehough Murray Hubbard Gordon Reisinger Larry Mathews Lttle Urasia

Beginning to Farm Topic For Local Ag Classes

Freshman and sophomore students study sheep feeding as many plan sheep projects while juniors and seniors cover livestock programs crop yield farm machinery seed expense and fertilizer recommendations. Last week the classes visited Jerry Lyman's pig farm for a field trip.

Jerry Lyman

Frosh-Soph Start Season With Narrow Loss at LaPorte

The freshman-sophomore basketball team opened the year at LaPorte City and lost 19 to 18. Lineup includes Tom Fuckinger Bill Smith Chuck Reynolds Loren Doughty Gary Frazer Bob Balvany Gary Mitchell Chuck Crooser Jim Irwin Heide Asu Frank Norris and Raymond Shepherd. They face several games upcoming after meeting Hampton last Friday.

LaPorte City Tom Fuckinger Bill Smith Chuck Reynolds Loren Doughty Gary Frazer Bob Balvany Gary Mitchell Chuck Crooser Jim Irwin Heide Asu Frank Norris Raymond Shepherd Hampton

Harvest Ball King and Queen Candidates Named

Society Sal congratulates the Harvest Bail King and Queen hopefuls Neva and Chuck Donna and Larry Caro and Don Viola and Kenny. Mentions Snowball Format and lively campus social notes with couples new and old, theater praise, anniversaries, and Thanksgiving Florida travels.

Sal Neva Chuck Donna Larry Caro Don Viola Kenny Irvin Lulu Maxine B Johnny V Rollin L Paulie Shirley V Jerry K Mary Lou B Marlin Mr. Waller Ione Korea Florida Marion Bob Risse Barbara P

Harvest Ball Sponsored by F H A and FFA

The annual Harvest Ball is set for Saturday December 5 with the F H A and F F A co sponsoring. Committee chairs include Refreshments Donna Long and David Taylor Decorations Mary Ellen Mairs and Jack Dickenson Programs Arlene Kirkhoffer and Lynn Freed Tickets Barbara Putnam and Bob Dickenson Publicity Janet Balvanz and Jerry Lyman.

Donna Long David Taylor Mary Ellen Mairs Jack Dickenson Arlene Kirkhoffer Lynn Freed Barbara Putnam Bob Dickenson Janet Balvanz Jerry Lyman

Jack Dickenson Named Member of Week in F F A

Jack Dickenson, a sophomore who joined the Future Farmers of America, is this week’s member of the week. His F F A project for the past two years involved raising a son and litter, and this year he serves as vice president after serving as secretary last year.

Jack Dickenson Future Farmers of America Jack

December Birthdays List From Marilyn Pinsee

Those celebrating birthdays in December include Janice Armstrong Junia Clingerman Heido Asu Kenny Collins Adeline Moroni Loren Doughty Arthur Berg Mary Jane Starn Donald Ves tal Robert Travis Kay Grittel John Ramsell with dates scattered across the month.

Janice Armstrong Junia Clingerman Heido Asu Kenny Collins Adeline Moroni Loren Doughty Arthur Berg Mary Jane Starn Donald Vestal Robert Travis Kay Grittel John Ramsell

Athlete Of The Week Brings Jo Bockus To Eldora Spotlight

This week’s Athlete Of The Week spotlights junior Jo Bockus a front forward on Eldora High School girls basketball. The feature lists Jo’s background from Conrad, her guard challenges, favorites in sport food and song, hobbies and future nursing goals.

Joan Bockus Juan Dow Conrad Eldora High School Kuhlman Hubbard Dale Robertson Debra Pagent Katsy Collins Katsy Eldora Grundy Center

Eldorian sale to begin soon with staff listed

The Eldorian sale will begin soon. The team preparing it includes typists Jean Van Tiger, Beverly Long, Sharon Vaughn, Leone Bowers, Marilyn Mitchell, Shirley Follett, and Julia Clingerman. Layout by Viola Brock, Marian Stewart, and Dick Smith. Marilyn Finske handling snapshots and La Donna Teckenburg baby pictures.

Jean van Tiger Beverly Long Sharon Vaughn Leone Bowers Marilyn Mitchell Shirley Follett Julia Clingerman Viola Brock Marian Stewart Dick Smith Marilyn Finske la Donna Teckenburg

Coming Events by Marilyn Mitchell

Dec 1 Girls and Boys basketball at Steamboat Rock. Dec 4 Girls and Boys basketball with State Center here. Dec 5 Harvest Ball. Dec 8 Girls and Boys basketball with Reinbeck here. Dec 18 High School Christmas Music Program.

Steamboat Rock State Center Reinbeck

Second grade birthdays and cheese unit in Grade News

Miss Bender's class celebrated Jimmy Brown and Patty Davis' birthdays last week as Greene's fourth graders finish a Switzerland unit. Other notes mention Colyn's rearm ths Arkland and Jackie Moruloclk's birthday, third graders visiting a cheese factory, and Joe Vasey with Dorothy Rooske also having birthdays.

Miss Bender Jimmy Brown Patty Davis Colyn Arkland Jackie Moruloclk Greene Switzerland Joe Vasey Dorothy Rooske

Fifth grade class celebrates birthday with candy treat

Eloise Smith’s birthday in Mrs Marshman’s room prompts a candy treat for the class. Mrs Maddy’s fifth grade welcomed 19 visitors during education week while studying geography about the desert near Salt Lake City.

Eloise Smith Salt Lake City

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