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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
8
Seniors reacted with disbelief upon seeing their proofs last Tuesday morning. They returned proofs to Mr Harmon for retouching and final selection, with retakes available if transportation and time are provided. Retakes for poor photos are free if due to photography. otherwise a one dollar resit fee applies for a no sleep look. Most final pictures will be ready before Christmas and awaited eagerly.
A family living class adopts Preparing for Marriage as its topic. The group forms four committees to cover the current family, dating years, choosing a life mate, and joining a new family. Reports and a panel discussion will follow, with movies illustrating key points.
An editorial urges underclassmen to think ahead about college, career, and marriage, outlining how coursework, savings, and early preparation can ease postgraduation life and improve both school and personal prospects. It notes the value of college preparatory courses, immediate job paths, and bettering oneself through school.
On Tuesday November 21 Eldorian High held activity pictures. Girls wore heels and hose while boys and fellows wore neckties and suits. Students changed outfits for multiple activities and basketball girls wore trunks under robes. The junior class appreciated the event as it spared a history test that day.
A student guidance note urges juniors to change habits today to improve their high school and reputation. It emphasizes personal responsibility, stating each student shapes the school’s image to outsiders and calls for thoughtful action.
At the Country club on Friday November 17 Lyle Hubbard father of one of the players treated the Iowa Falls Eldora football team to a steak dinner with all the trimmings and apple pie after their win. A Drake game movie was shown afterward and the players expressed thanks for the hospitality.
Eugene Panthen and agriculture instructor Mr Pur cell traveled to Belmond after the FFA gilt sale on Monday November 27. Harold Crippen, who planned to keep the gilt for breeding, cannot because the ground it stood on will be sold. The FFA board decided LeRoy Hollingsworth will keep the gilt.
Eldora edged Iowa Falls Eldora 32 to 31 in a thriller that pleased local fans. It marked Eldora’s second win over the Cadets this season, following football season and boosted the girls team as they downed Albion for their first victory in three meetings. 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 film on Scandinavia by Al Bell. He shared firsthand experiences from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, detailing dress, food, and daily life in an entertaining presentation.
The new Over Cokes column reports on the upcoming Christmas party directed by Mr. Britsch with carols, skits by each class and faculty, movies and cats, followed by a student assembly. Marvin Broer is nominated athlete of the week for his football achievements. The debate team shows strong progress with record turnout as the welfare state question looms large. The Christmas program is set for the 18th and a Bob Bateson quote closes the note.
A primary class shares reflections on corn foods, crafts from corn husks, and daily gratitude. First graders list thankful people and things, from home and church to Jesus and family. Charlotte Dedrick visits, and Jan Hamud joins the class as a new student.
Freshman Peggy Estes of Gifford, 5-8 with light brown hair, is spotlighted in this campus note. A southern girl enjoys ice skating, horseback riding, and swimming in summer, balancing studies with her activities and serving as Chapter sweetheart for the FFA.
Tattling column notes a new man in Ruth G life from Hubbard nicknamed Clem amid school gossip. It mentions an all-state chorus naming, a hotel room tele phone mischief, Joan Shaw’s bus ride, a potential date with John ny from New Providence, and four sophomore girls staying up all night. The writer closes with a game at Conrad tonight to support the team.
A playful column ponders Barb Holcomb and Editor Essig, asks about a Chicago vacation, Eldora all state band interest, and the curious phone bill. It playfully notes Joy Lee with two suitors and questions about Coach Camp’s pheasant stock, plus hair contrasts and wandering wonder.
The freshman class fielded a basketball team and won its first game 28 to 26 against Grundy Center on Wednesday November 29. Players listing include Jerry Balvant Phil Bauer Ed Butler Bill Cleveland Jerry Foster Vic Riest and Lloyd Draper.
Student Council plans a first annual Christmas party with committees reporting on movies Woody Woodpecker winter sports skits by each class and teachers. Joy Lee asks Mr Britsch to lead community singing. Copies of songs will be provided and the program order will be finalized at the next meeting.
In a dialogue among students, several voices express views on lite poll dating. Jerry Hodgson and Bob Bateson praise it, Jaylyn Winters calls it a sweet idea, Jim Short notes it’s okay with the right type, Jim Foster finds it nice, and Jane Grantow says she likes it because you meet the nicest people.
Darts at the Arts All-state chorus entertained Des Moines crowds with 1300 Iowa students on stage. The 8 pm Saturday concert featured chorus band and orchestra, broadcast on KRNT and replayed Sunday at 5 30 pm. Rehearsals were long but the audience enjoyed the performance.
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