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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1953

Page

12

Ag Boys Work On Parent Son Banquet

The Ag boys report progress on projects and activities. Freshman-sophomore class toured Eldora Milling and Manufacturing, learning about furniture and woodwork. Juniors-seniors finished record books and began farm buildings projects. They viewed two films on food production and property tax. The FFA meeting on December 18 covered the banquet and Harvest Ball disposal. Jerry Lyman is the member of the week with a history of projects including a first-year borrowed fund and a second-year steer and litter effort.

Eldora Milling and Manufacturing Company BF. F. A Jerry Lyman Jerry

Getting Acquainted by Mary Butler — Eldora Seniors

Three Eldora High seniors are profiled Bev Long Viola Brock and John Victor Riest. Bev attends all four years studies economics Spanish bookkeeping and secretarial training. She skates and plays basketball and belongs to Quad Set glee club and Hi-Lites. Viola studies economics speech bookkeeping drivers training and art works at Piper's when not in school. She enjoys reading and basketball and is active in Hi-Lites annual staff and glee club. John Victor Riest called Vie is also featured.

Bev Long Bev Eldora Viola Brock Piper's Hi-Lites Glee Club Viola Seeva Katsy

Athlete Of The Week Dick Walde And Pat Brown Featured

Junior Dick Walde mounts the traveling basketball squad and also plays football track and baseball while pursuing a broad academic load. Pat Brown, 16, guard for three years on high school teams, excels in basketball and swimming and lists English chemistry history and typing as subjects.

Dick Walde U. S Pat Brown Pat Jun- Brown Mary Corley Boone

Dramatic plans mix in students chatter and shifts

A school group debates its next Thespian play a tragedy title and a Christmas Blues twist. Mary Krause completes economics problems while Marilyn Mitchell swaps a class ring for a new model diamond. chatter hints at a party in a room for Christmas or achievement as some girls seek more.

Mary Krause Marilyn Mitchell

Traer and Area Basketball Schedule Listed

A compact schedule lists upcoming games for several teams. Traer boys visit December 22 and January 15, with other matches including Jan 4 Jesup at home and Jan 15 Traer away. Gridiron dates for Ankeny, Hubbard, Iowa Falls, Garwin, Union, McCallsburg, LaPorte Chelsea Birls, Ackley and Grundy Center follow varying locations.

Traer Radcliffe Jesup Ankeny Pglat Hubbard Reinheck Iowa Falls Garwin Union McCallsburg LaPorte Chelsea Ackley Grundy Center

Sal and classmates toast dances and cheers at Snowball

SHERRILL, SANDRA, AND MARILYN P. Sal salutes Morrie and Mag with playful brag of sparks. Jerry Foss Foster is nominated as eligible bachelor as Sal notes two cheering sections at the victory over New Providence and hints at Snowball Dance plans and school quirks.

Sal Morrie Mag Peg Nifly Jerry Foss Foster New Providence Galsy Marian Florida Vic Lloyd Mr. Johnson

Christmas Vacation Plans In Freshman News

In the Freshman News Denny Putnam notes tomorrow starts Christmas vacation with two weeks free for students. Regular classes proceed tomorrow morning, but at 1 PM home room parties begin, followed by a school assembly until 3 PM. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Coming Events by Julia Clingerman

December 22 boys basketball here with Tracr. December 23 student council. December 24-January vacuum. January 4 F. H. A. January - boys basketball there with Radcliffe. January 8 boys and girls basketball here with Ankeny and Jesup. January 12 boys and girls basketball here with Hubbard.

Julia Clingerman Tracr Vacaton Radcliffe Ankeny Jesup Hubard

Eldora Darts At The Arts Cedar Falls Band Triumph

Eldora music group performs at Cedar League Festival after losses deepen resolve. Eight attendees, five first chairs, notable players Gene Martl Sharon Kusserow Donn Modlin Gary Lettow Bethel Dillavou Jim Irwin Lola Schultz Louie Ziesman. Directors Mahaffey Froning joined for part of the festival.

Cedar Falls Eldora Music Eldora Cedar League Gene Martl Sharon Kusserow Donn Modlin Gary Lettow Bethel Dillavou Jim Irwin Lola Schultz Louie Ziesman Mr. Mahaffey

Harvest Ball King and Queen Named at 1953 Event

Carol H and Don B were crowned Harvest Ball King and Queen at the F H A and FL F P A event held Saturday December 5 in the gym from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Promenaders from Iowa State College helped call square dances alongside social dancing. Attendants were Neva Cable with Chuck Reynolds, Donna Roughs with Larry La Valle, and Viola Brock with Kenny Collins.

FLF P. A Iowa State College Caral Harrington Don Bekemeier Neva Cable Chuck Reynolds Donna Roughs Larry la Valle Viola Brock Kenny Collins

EHS Debate Group Opens With Election Question

EHS debate group began work in December under sponsor Mr. Simons. Members include Norma Jeske Sandra Bailey Bette Bateson Pat McNertney Sheridan Simons Bob Stewart Gary Mitchell Art Berg and Tim Cote. They plan briefs during Christmas vacation and aim to improve speaking and quick thinking as part of the Iowa High School Speech Association.

EHS United States Mr. Simons Norma Jeske Sandra Bailey Bette Bateson Pat McNertney Sheridan Simons Bob Stewart Gary Mitchell

Grade News by Barbara Putnam

Seventh graders finished geography reports on Eurasia and are making cartoons about the first railroads in America. In English they study adjectives and adverbs. They bought a Christmas tree with money from the students, decorated it themselves, and had a dollar left over.

Eurasia America

Eldora Tigerettes Rally In Tight Victory Over New Providence

Eldora Tigerettes defeated New Providence 49-47 in a thrilling nightcap after winning the second team game 54-25. Key scorers included Tom Crosley with 20 and Jo Bockes with 18 for Eldora, while Nadine Nasson and Jan Armstrong anchored defense. The girls split the evening with a strong showing in both varsity and junior varsity action.

Eldora Tigeretttes New Providence Eldora Tigerettes Eldara Jo Bockes Tom Crosley Mary Beach Jan Armstrong Nadine Nasson Pat Brown Sharon Arkland Fat McNertney Tigerette Kay Griffel Pat McNertney Barbara Mairs Maxine Balvant Mary Ellen Dillavou Mary Butler Engstram Peg Estes Neva Cable Mary Ellen Mairs Sheridan Simona Ruth Choate Jane Griffel

Juniors Donate to March of Dimes. basketball event noted

The group voted to donate to the March of Dimes. A Junior High boys and girls basketball game with Beaman was scheduled for Wednesday the 16th, and a pep meeting was held at 12 45.

March of Dimes Beaman

Notice of Appointment of Admin of Gallant Estate

Notice is given that C Novich is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Lenid Gallant, deceased, in Hardin County Iowa. All debts and claims must be presented to the undersigned for allowance in the District Court Clerk's office. Dated December 17, 1953. FRED J. MILLER, Clerk. Lundy Butler and Lundy Attorneys.

Bratic Iowa Hardin Coun TY C. Novich Lenid Gallant Tate Hardin County Pred Gallant Lundy, Butler & Lundy Fred J. “Miller Lews

Mary Ellen Marrs Leads Varsity and Second Team Narrow Wins

In a doubleheader, the boys second team edged by four in overtime 27 23 while the first team prevailed 55 49. Leading scorers include Jerry Balvant 20 and Jerry Foster 18 for the first team, with Clyde Callahan 3, Jim Saylor 6, Kelvin Huehn 3, and Kenny Collins 6. Second team scoring features none above 2 except Balvant 1 and Frank Norris 1. Chuck Reynolds 0, Gary Mitchell 4, Frazer 2, Smith 2, Flickinger 2, Doughty 2.

Niffty Balvant Clyde Callahan Jim Saylor Ken Collins Jerry Foster Kelvin Huchn de Vault Little Tutors Bill Smith Tom Flickinger Chuck Reynolds Gary Frazer Gary Mitchell Frank Norris Mister Bones Georgia Brown Peter Pipes Tom Crosley Mary Beach Jo Bockes Mary Ellen Marrs Jerry Balvant Kenny Collins Clyde

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Jack Dickenson John Victor Riest Vie Sherry Burnett Ray Anthony Marge and Gower Norman Kunath Optometrist Stone Electric BY Tom Irwin Sal , Sherrill, Sandra Marilyn P Freshman News Denny Putnam Barbara Parker Carol H. and Don B Arlene Kirkdoffer Donna Books Barbara Putnam Balvyan Tigers T. C Leone Bowers Jean van Tiger Nancy Heslop Mary Ellen Cox Clifford Rinehart Carol Harrington Peason Vilmont Furniture Store Turkeys Bill & Margaret Trampe Emmert Locker Service
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