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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
11
A collage of student memories and jokes about milestones like learning to tie shoes, birthdays, graduations, and the Harvest Ball. The piece threads personal moments with playful lines about teachers, penalties, and a vague 1868 reference, capturing schoolyard nostalgia.
Eldora Tigers defeated Jesup Friday 46 to 34 to stay unbeaten in the North Iowa Cedar league. Tom Flickinger led with 15 points and strong rebounding while Gary Frazer added 12 for Eldora. Other league results included Reinbeck 48 48 Grundy, Ackley 70 30 over T.C., and LaPorte City over Traer.
Our senior interviewed this week is Roger Leuthold a happy-go-lucky man of the world. He excels in economics physics English and history and helps with Hi Y and Thespians. He plans to join the Air Force after graduation and aims to fly with the birds.
The piece argues criticism is hard to take because it pricks pride yet can foster growth if constructive. It urges accepting well meant criticism from interested people, noting no one is perfect and improvement comes from using the guidance to become a better self.
Friday and Saturday the four Y members pushed a bill through a Des Moines model legislature. Students discuss Love Me Tender, Elvis, English III views, outfits after a speech, and a new formal purchase while planning a Christmas play in Espanol.
The Tigerettes trailed in both halves at Gilman, ending nine points back after a disjointed performance. Earlier they rebounded at Reinbeck, beating the Rams 42 to 28 as guards locked down defense and forwards added enough scoring for a third win.
Berlin Mrs. Witce Ward Ladies Aid will meet at the home of M. Mrs. Paul Carr Friday afternoon December 14 for the annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Numerous visits and gatherings are listed with Oakdale and Eldora residents attending events and birthday celebrations through early December.
December events list shows school and community dates for music programs tests and games. Included are elementary Christmas music at 7 p.m., and gatherings for New Providence T, FFA, Hansell Ackley T, Franklin Consolidated, Reinbeck Liscomb Jesup matches, plus semester tests on January 9 and 10.
Free appliance tickets are offered to customers who shop in Eldora. The promotion invites shoppers to visit local stores to receive tickets, with details on eligibility and how to redeem at participating outlets.
Property transfers listed include F J McGreevy as administrator to Rose Stirler on August 13 1956 for Lt. 10 Blk 2 Ackley Oscar Hichmeier and wife to Jake Alberts and wife on November 30 1956 Part of Reserve No 4 Ackley Robt Mairs and wife to D D Goodell and wife on November 24 1954 Lt 6 O L 19 Eldora Alta Wood to C C Hach and wife on November 16 1956 East 35 ft at 81 The Pines Harriet Stauffer et al to E V Saylor and wife 26 56 Lt 1 Blk 4 Thompson's Add Eldora M L King and at to Ruth Weld on Patterson's May Schade and hs to Henry Schade November 28 1956 Lts 6 and 4 Blk 3 R R Add I F Leonia Brass to Ed Warner and wife February 24 1956 Land in SENE{ 18-89-20 Ed Warner and wife to Ed Warner and Lela Warner December 6 1956 Land in 1889-20 Wolbert Boelman to A P Bergman and wife December 3756 Lts 1 2 3 and EX Lt 6 Blk 9 Ackley
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