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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
7
Seniors reacted with disbelief as proofs were shown last Tuesday morning. After review they returned them to Mr. Harmon for retouching advice. Retakes may be provided if transportation and time are supplied. bad proofs from photography are free, but a “no sleep look” retake costs one dollar. Most final pictures should arrive before Christmas.
A family living class selects Preparing for Marriage as its theme. The group splits into four committees covering the present family, dating years, choosing a life mate, and looking ahead to a new family. Reports and a panel discussion will follow, with films illustrating key points.
An editorial urges underclassmen to plan for life after graduation. It stresses choosing college preparatory courses early, saving for college expenses, and considering immediate job options or marriage preparation through school offerings. The piece encourages students to shape their education to fit future goals and improve their own outlook.
Tuesday November 21 a school photo day had students dressed in heels tights suits and trunks beneath robes. The junior class praised the event as it spared a history test and showed most of the high school dressed up. The piece urges students to consider the impact of their actions on the school's reputation.
Lyle Hubbard hosted a steak dinner with all the trimmings and apple pie for the Iowa Falls Eldora football players after their victory. A Drake game film was shown afterward, and the players expressed thanks for the hospitality at the Country Club event on Friday, November 17.
AG BOYS PURCHASE GILT Eugene Panthen and Mr Purcell, agriculture instructor, went to Belmond after the FFA gilt sale on Monday November 27. Harold Crippen, who planned to keep the gilt, cannot raise it due to land being sold. The FFA decided LeRoy Hollingsworth would keep the gilt.
Eldora earned a 32 to 31 victory over Iowa Falls Eldora in a tense boys game that gave Eldora a second win over the Cadets this season. The girls added their first win in three meetings by beating Albion. The boys have an open date tonight while the girls travel to Conrad for two games.
On Tuesday morning November 28, high school and junior high students attended a lecture and movie about Scandinavia by Al Bell. He shared firsthand insights from his trip to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, covering dress, food, and daily life in an engaging presentation with a supporting film. He plans to visit Mexico next year and may return to share that experience.
The new Over Cokes column covers a Christmas party plan directed by Mr Britsch with carols and class skits, a post program assembly, and a big year ahead for the debate team. Marvin Broer earns athlete of the week for football impact, though not a basketball player.
Second graders share what they are thankful for including home church food clothes and family. Student names Janaan Hucin Dennis Dillavou Ronnie Hess Linda Black Sharon Shortley Stan Fouts Dolores Clemons George Pence Roger Norem David Palmitier Robert Higar Martha Short Tam Warren Mavis McVeety Linda Blunt Donald Bockes Merlin Miller and Charlotte Dedrick note a new student Jan Hamud joining the class.
Freshman Peggy Estes, a southern girl from Gifford, stands 5-8 with light brown hair and bangs. She enjoys ice skating, horseback riding, and swimming in summer, plans no extra school activities, and was elected Chapter sweetheart for the FFA.
Till shares word of a new gentleman named Clem in Ruth G of Hubbard, plus chatter about Des Moines chorus names Claude Cleveland and a hotel room telephone mishap. Rumors of Joan Shaw’s date with John ny of New Providence surface amid late night slumbers by four sophomores. The note ends with a tease for tonight’s Conrad game.
A playful column posing questions about Barb Holcomb and her boyfriend's gifts for her birthday, Editor Essig’s vacation, Chicago Kid, Eldora in all state events, a large phone bill, Joy Lee's two suitors, and Coach Camp's pheasants. The piece riffs on curiosity about personal lives and quirks.
The freshman class fielded a basketball team that won its first game 28 to 26 against Grundy Center on Wednesday November 29. Players listed include Jerry Balvant Phil Bauer Ed Butler Bill Cleveland Jerry Foster Vic Riest and Lloyd Draper.
Student Council again discusses the first annual Christmas party planning reports from committees. Kenny Daldorff selects Woody Woodpecker and two winter sports films. Classes will perform 4 to 5 minute skits, teachers will join, Joy Lee asks Mr Britsch to lead community singing, songs to be copied for all.
A set of quotes from students on dating in high school. Jerry Hodgson and Jaylyn Winters endorse the idea as good, Bob Bateson calls it a good deal, Jim Short says okay with the right type, Jim Foster finds it real nice, and Jane Grantow notes meeting the nicest people.
Darts at the Arts reports a lively all-state chorus gathering in Des Moines with 1300 Iowa students performing before an audience. The program aired on KRNT Sunday after an 8 pm Saturday show, as the chorus, band and orchestra received high praise for quality and energy despite late rehearsals.
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