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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1952

Page

6

Eldora students favor in-town Junior-Senior social option

A survey of Eldora students shows mixed views on staying in town after the Junior-Senior banquet. Several favor an in-town all night party with a good band and entertainment, while others prefer going out of town if the event offers better activities. Some caution against a weak party. The piece also notes a planned formal Snow Ball by the Y’s.

Eldora Bob Bateson Boone Iowa Rotary Kiwanis Jr. Aiken Barry Reece Jerry Hodgson Bateson Aiken Jim Foster Pat Krominga Yvonne Estes Jerry Crosser Y’s

Grace News Kindergarten Birthdays and Library Visit

Grace News reports Mrs Akkerman's kindergarten had a busy week with Linda Luick and Sharon Westerhausen birthdays. Students sing new Thanksgiving songs and attended Book Week at the library hearing Horton Hatches The Egg.

Harvest Ball Crowns Donna Long Queen at FFA Event

The Harvest Ball on Saturday November 22 crowned Donna Long as chapter sweetheart for the coming year. Kenneth Stienfeldt presided over the coronation. Attendants Aubrey Rudolph Marion Stewart Devis Stewart and Mary Ellen Mirs received bracelets. the queen secured first place only half an hour before voting closed.

Donna Long Kenneth Stienfeldt

Chapter Mothers Chosen By F H A Meeting Report

Sophomore and freshman Future Homemakers of America club met November 18 1952 with Nancy Heslop in charge. They planned regular meetings on the first Monday of each month and to elect officers for the group. Chapter mothers for the month were Mrs Larson and Mrs Heslop with Mrs Bateson chairing the year. Entertainment led by Shirley Vinton, refreshments by Barbara Mairs and Barbara Putnam, decorations by Donna Rooks Donna Long and Nancy Warren.

Homemakers of America Club Nancy Heslop Larson Heslop Mrs. Bateson Shirley Vinton Barbara Mairs Barbara Putnam Donna Rooks Donna Long Nancy Warren

Thanksgiving program and new pupil at Junior High

The Junior High held a Thanksgiving program with Father Mahoney as speaker and readings by Bob Stewart Verla Dobbrunz Bev Bockes and John Ramsel The sixth grade band played the monastic The new pupil Irene Spahn arrives from Germany The Junior High library added new shelves and the spirit is high as teams win The girls defeated Albion 32 to 36 to stay undefeated

Father Mahoney Bob Stewart Verla Dobbrunz Bev Bockes John Ramsel Monslc Irene Spahn Germany Yinieh Albion

Upcoming High School Games And Meetings

December 4 teachers meeting. December 5 Parkersburg girls game and Ackley boys game. December 6 junior high basketball event.

Parkersburg Ackley

Harvest Ball Queen Crowned Amid Freshman Romance Rumors

Tattlin Till spies a sophomore boy and girl pairing Friday night. Budding interests swirl around Tom, Sharon, Jerry R, and Lynn Freed as football ends. Donna Long named Harvest Ball Queen after a close race.

Till Clyde Sherry Tom Sharon Jerry R Jerry Lynn Freed Lynn Helen Donna Long

What It Means To Be A Good Citizen Editorial

An editorial urges high school students to be active participants in school, follow rules for self protection, and prepare for life. It stresses choosing extra curricular activity, contributing to the school, and using time wisely since high school records are scrutinized by future employers.

Seniors Plan Bake Sale For Dec 6

Seniors announce a bake sale for December 6 with all seniors asked to bring items. No location yet. further notice will follow. National Studios quotes a $3.00 deposit for yearbook pictures if paid, in time. Annual staff began organizing last Monday night. deposits hold yearbooks at $1.25.

National Studios

Dance turnout sparks idle questions at lake side event

Till asks Bill C. why he walked from the lake amid the dance crowd. He wonders if Bill swam. Till also queries Gary Button about a Hubbard class ring and doubts Shir ley’s involvement. See ya all next week.

Till Bill C Bill Gary Button Shirley

Getting Acquainted with Miss Marion Wolkenhauer

Miss Marion Wolkenhauer from Mason City teaches physical education to elementary, junior high, and senior high students. In her first year in Eldora she enjoys teaching and pursues hobbies like sewing, cooking, reading, music, and piano. She studied at Mason City Junior College and Wartburg College in Waverly, toured with the Wartburg Choir, and directed summer swimming while training 500 pupils every five days.

Marion Wolkenhauer Miss Wolkenhauer Mason City Mason City Junior College Wartburg College Waverly Wartburg Choir Pacific Coast Eldora

Darts at Arts Christmas Concert Chorus Forms

The school forms a special mixed chorus for the Christmas Concert with members including Shirley Follett Marilyn Mitchell Diane Dicken son Jean Guenther and others. The chorus will sing alongside the regular chorus, with after school rehearsals for the special group. Mr Turkington has been named Northeastern District director for the Iowa High School.

Shirley Follett Marilyn Mitchell Diane Dickenson Jean Guenther Joan Bockes Leone Bowers Kathleen Albin Nancy Heslop Ruby Barr Sherrill Frazer Sylva Steckler Shirley Vinton Jane Perkins Carol Harrington Larry LaVelle Fred Broer Jim Flickinger Gary Mitchell Donn Modlin Louis Ziesman Jim Short Edwin Brown Jerry Crosser Ed Butler Turkington Iowa High School

Tiger Growl honors local players on all territory teams

Tiger Growl lists Jim Foster Kenny Collins Gary Button and others on all territory teams with honorable mentions for Phil Bauer Lloyd Draper Roger Harrington Frank Lyman Jim Hubbard Foster and Harrington also on Jackie North all state lists. Jerry Balyant and Mary Beach named Des Moines Tribune all state Honor Roll for New Providence games. Freshman-sophomore basketball practice started last Monday with 7:00 a.m sessions under Coach McLeran.

Jim Foster Kenny Collins Gary Button Marshalltown Times-Republican All Territory Phil Bauer Lloyd Draper Roger Harrington Frank Lyman Jim Hubbard Foster Harrington Jackie North Jerry Balyant Mary Beach Des Moines Tribune New Providence McLeran Union Steamboat Rock Tiger Danny Callahan Callahan Jim McLeran Steamboat Tigers Tigerettes

Eldora Terald Ledger December 2 1952 column notes

Winter mood in Eldora as holidays approach with talk of gifts and a sold out 1953 annual. Elections and school debates stir interest while locals push for team support and new column ideas amid a busy community season.

Forensic League Dialogue on Debating Club Identity

The Forensic League is an organization for debaters similar to Thespians, promoting speech events and public speaking activities within school and community programs.

Forensic League

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