E H S Debaters At Club Meetings
E H S debaters led by Ives Allbee George Fagg David Piper and Orlan Mitchell used community forums to prepare for action attending a VFW supper where a half hour panel expanded to an hour and a half before questions. a Kiwanis session followed with debates ending at 8 pm. Weather forced postponement of a planned Ames Newton trip.
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Kiwanis
Orlan
Ames
Newton
Old Man
Usaby
Seniors Busy On BK H 8 Yearbook
Seniors at BK H 8 are busy with tasks for the yearbook as four deadlines approach. El dorian staff works after school from 3 45 to 10 pm on parts of the annual while athletes aid in games and school spirit and vocal and instrumental groups prepare a Christmas concert by December 18 for the public.
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Eldorian
Debaters Eye Set Visit Amid Mania for Debate Stage
The group shows intent to reach the set with high expectations. No formal debates are scheduled yet but plans hint at significant exposure for their cause and followers.
FFA Members Receive Degrees at Chapter Event
Greenhand degree recipients Kenny Steinfeldt Verlin McAllister Dale Minteer Duane Lloyd Ray Rash Lowell Wieman J R Aiken LeRoy Hollingsworth Marvin Priske Harold Crippen Dick Roll. Honorary Chapter Farmer degrees to Cecil Rooks Beecher Crosley and Supt F K Schmidt. Special meeting Dec 5 discussed Christmas party at Rough Woods church with chili and hay ride after supper. Committees appointed by president.
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Greenhand
Kenny Steinfeldt
Verlin McAllister
Dale Minteer
Duane Lloyd
Ray Rash
Lowell Wieman
J. R. Aiken
LeRoy Hollingsworth
Marvin Priske
Harold Crippen
Dick Roll
Cecil Rooks
Beecher Crosley
Supt
F. K. Schmidt
FFA
Rough Woods Church
Dust storm swept 300 million tons of soil from plains
The Soil Conservation Service reported a massive dust storm carried away over 300 million tons of topsoil from fertile lands across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, alarming farmers and prompting calls for stronger soil conservation measures.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
The
Soil Conservation Service
Welfare state debate in Hi-Lites editorial
Orlan Mitchell argues for adult and student readers to consider the welfare state era reforms led by Truman. He outlines Social Security, disability and unemployment, FHA housing, farm subsidies, and Brannan plan, then weighs costs and liberties, asking if reforms lead to socialism and urging thoughtful citizen judgment.
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United States
FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Brannan
U. S
Truman
Orlan Mitchell
Madam Curie the Only Person To Receive Nobel Prize Twice
A compact note highlights Marie Curie as the sole individual to be awarded two Nobel Prizes in separate fields.
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Madam Curie
Projectors Club Widens Activities
The Projectors club expands to include photography and projector operation. Color photography will be taught inside the photography section while operating the projection machine remains a major project. Membership is rising with 15 members expected to join this year.
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Projectors Club
Basketball Girls Have Busy Days
A lighthearted slice follows a basketball team member preparing for practice. The diary style shows locker room chatter, lace hunting, hair fixing, and quick steps to the gym. The piece ends with encouragement to the girls to work hard and win their games.
December birthdays at E H S noted in listing
Nine E H S students celebrate December birthdays. Names include Sylva Steckler Julia Clingerman Eugene Panthen Mary Jo Cronk Marvin Broer Ramona Ware Gayle Ruby Richard Klettke Verlene Huehn with dates scattered through December.
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Sylva Steckler
Julia Clingerman
Eugene Panthen
Mary Jo Cronk
Marvin Broer
Ramona Ware
Gayle Ruby
Richard Klettke
Verlene Huehn
Getting Acquainted With Jim A Busy High School Sophomore
A Keokuk transplant, Jim is a sociable sophomore who quickly makes friends. He plays football on the bench, joined basketball, sings in mixed chorus and boys glee club, and participates in church choir and youth group. He is a tenderfoot in Explorer Scouts with about a year in scouting and may be a secret admirer.
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Jim
Keokuk
Explorer Scouts
Christmas program set by Hi-Lites and music groups
The Hi-Lites new space taker Over Cokes notes the mixed chorus and band will stage the Christmas program next week. The writer praises effort, urges public support, and names Pat Follett as athlete of the week for two strong basketball seasons.
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Hi-Lites
Pat Follett
Pat
Recording Aids Students Speech at EHS
Students in English and speech classes use recording machines to hear their own voices and identify speech difficulties. They learn to correct grammar and pronunciation by listening to poems speeches and readings. The method improves expression and phrasing, helping students communicate clearly in daily life.
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E.H.S
Till Envying Editor Roberta on Chicago Trip
A gossip filled note reports Roberta’s Chicago trip and the bubbly rumor mill at school. Sylva receives a beaming class ring necklace as a birthday moment while Dan’s mystery postulates a pole beating and a dented car. Nancy and Joe celebrate one year of dating as bus No. I begins another tale.
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Roberta
Chicago
Sylva
Dan
Nancy
Joe
Wondering about Christmas gossip in New Providence
The item blends playful inquiries about local residents including Orlan Mitch ell, Bette Trout, Joan Shaw, George Fagg, and various couples. It chases social rumors, holiday plans, winter golf hopes, and fresh interests around town with light, teasing tone.
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Santa
Orlan Mitchell
Bette Trout
Joan Shaw
New Providence
George Fagg
Darts at the Arts program with concert exchanges
The Darts at the Arts program announces a December 18 event and plans for February exchanges of concert dates with Belle Plaine Toledo and Grundy Center. Belle Plaine will host in the mornings, Toledo in the afternoon, with Grundy Center to be scheduled later. Dee invites everyone to attend.
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Aurand
Belle Plaine
Toledo
Grundy Center
Eldora Youth Gossip Spreads Around Town
A jumble of town chatter touches students and neighbors in Eldora. Notes on a sixth grader dating a freshman, letters from New York, Hubbard boys, Santa mail, Doris LaMasters and a red tricycle, Joan Shaw’s new flame at Union, and Till’s need for warmth.
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Julie
Eldora
New York
Hubbard
Santa
Doris LaMasters
Joan Shaw
Union
Joan
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