Editorials on New Year resolutions and year reflections
An editorial piece urges putting 1950 behind and embracing 1951 with focused New Year resolutions. It notes varying past joys and sorrows, the desire to erase mistakes, and the aim to pursue better goals, while recognizing imperfection and the value of a fresh start. It ends with a Mary Lukeslop quote advocating a truly Happy New Year. A second note asks for informal annual staff photos, inviting students to submit vacation pictures for the annual, offering a prize for the most accepted photos and encouraging participation from budding photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lukeslop
Tattin' Til Parties and School Gossip Fun
A column notes senior girls at Reinbeck and Eldora enjoy social fashions and a festive Christmas mood. It teases boyfriends with new cars, a sparkly engagement rumor, and campus antics in a light, gossiping tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Larson
Reinbeck
Eldora
Kay
Dixie Crosley
Dixie
Till
Junior High Busy Party and Basketball Report
The junior high held a Christmas party with homerooms decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and painting winter scenes in art class. The basketball teams show strong starts with boys at 6 games, 1 loss, and girls at 5 games, undefeated, as the season begins.
Interesting Visit To Candy Kitchen Makes Sweet Talk
Fifth and sixth period home economics classes visited Darzes candy kitchen to watch chocolates and candy canes being made. Mr Darzes melted chocolate, demonstrated nut coating, coconut mixtures, and candy canes from sugar and corn syrup heated to 325 degrees. Visitors learned table setup, pulling, rolling, coloring, and forming hooks for canes as production of five tons of candy yearly was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darzes
Mr. Darzes
Christmas Traditions From Local Families
Beach of holiday customs shows a range from family gatherings and gifts to food and lights. Jane Wood notes a children filled gathering, Marvin Broer prefers home celebration, and Mary Farmer describes large relatives and morning gifts followed by grandparents' dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wood
Marvin Broer
Bill Cleveland
Anangel
Mary Farmer
Mr. Huehn
the Allbee
Willie Rebschull
Rey Cordes
Barbara Langlan
The Day After Christmas In The House Of Cokes
A humorous verse scene shows a Christmas aftermath where a finance crew retrieves a TV and tears through a house. The family endures chaos as a new cannon and a crew in uniform remove belongings and disrupt the sleeping father’s rest.
Getting Acquainted with Willie Wehrman at EHS
Senior Willard Wehrman known as Willie leads FFA as president and participates in mixed chorus and boys glee club. He played football this year and plans track, reports Hi-Lites, and energizes basketball games with school spirit. His favorite music and humor light up daily life at EHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Wehrman
Willie
F.F.A
Wilie
Party Winds Up Christmas Activities at E H S
E H S held a Christmas party on Friday December 22 with carols kickoff. Freshmen and sophomores performed skits, followed by movies and more skits by juniors seniors and faculty. Refreshments at two o clock preceded a Christmas concert by band and chorus as all left in high spirits.
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E.H.S
FFA Members Plan Cement Hog Troughs Production
FFA members prepared to mass produce cement hog troughs after the New Year. Willard Wehrman built a mixing box and trough supports this past two weeks in the farm shop. They held a party on Thursday December 21 in the home economics room with chili sandwiches and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Willard Wehrman
Darts at the Arts Twelve New Band Numbers
Twelve new numbers span classical to modern jazz as the band prepares for February concert and tour. Students are told to blame wild chords on this music while practicing during Christmas holidays for chair-placement tryouts after reopening. Mr Britech, Mr Aurand, and students thank Miss Ray and the department for gym decorations.
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Britech
Aurand
Miss Ray
Fifth Grade News Fixing Up Our Room for Christmas
Miss Officer class is busy decorating for Christmas with a small tree, a cookie dough candy house, and student drawings. Students include Betty Meader and Jane Ann Schumacher describing scenes and a Christmas message from John Rooks. The piece reflects holiday themes and a reminder of Christ’s birth and modest gifts.
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Miss Officer
Miss
Officer
Betty Meader
Santa
Mommy
Jane Ann Schumacher
Christ
John Rooks
A Festive Dash to the Truck Ends in Merry Christmas
A playful scene unfolds as residents carry a gift to the door and onto the street. They hop into a truck, whistle, and disperse, promising to return tonight with cheerful holiday wishes for all.
EHS Students Busy Vacationing
EHS students plan varied vacations with many traveling to New Orleans Illinois and Des Moines while others stay home for rest and activities. Names such as Donna Laglan Beep Anderson Pat Irwin and Beverly Cordes appear among plans including visiting relatives attending events and pursuing hobbies, with several aiming to sleep and relax amidst the holiday bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H.S
Donna Laglan
New Orleans
Don Butler
Ilinois
Mary Jo
Jim Short
Iinois
Rita Saylor
Rockford
Sheffield
Janice Persons
Mary Jo Cronk
le Roy
Minn
Verlee Reist
Fredricksburg
Virginia
Verlee
Duane Bittner
Des Moines
Alice Vestal
Rollin Lightfield
Martin Kasischke
Marilyn Eggieston
Bette Trout
Dolores Bright
Beverly Cordes
Ivories
Gary Parker
Gayle Ruby
Pat Holcomb
Jim Foster
The
Jakery
David Piper
Piper's
Jerry Short
Schumacher
Marlin Smith
Verlene Huehn
Betty Willig
Mary Lou ,Johnson
Max Montz
Marilyn Pinske
Ruby Barr
Dick Smith
Janet Mathews
Evelyn Dirk
Jane Wood
Ruth Guenther
Dolorese Dixon
Mary Krejer
Sylva Steckler
Leone Bowers
Peg McNertney
Pat Follett
Marilyn Mitchell
Shirley Holt
Phyllis Williams
Julia Clingerman
Jean van Tiger
la Donna Teckenburg
Beverly Long
Betty Baker
Jerry Hodgson
Seniors Receive Individual Pics At E H S
Christmas brought seniors a delivery of personal photo proofs on Thursday December 21. The E H S halls and Mr Harmon’s office buzzed as seniors sorted brown packages, comparing sizes and waiting for National Studio to handle any photo adjustments.
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E.H.S
National Studio
Ramong renews acquaintan ces with New Providence
Neighbors wonder about Ramong renewing ties with New Providence and comment on locals. Rita Saylor receives a Christmas diamond gift, while Rita and others are asked about festivities and holiday cheer. Joan Shaw is noted as doing OK with New Providence.
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Ramong
New Providence
Rita
Rita Saylor
Santa
Joan Shaw
Bob Bateson
Dolores Dixon
Christmas Poems for Kids by Longfellows and Tennysons
Poems celebrate Christmas season with lines about gifts, family labor in baking, and a reminder of Christ. Rita Saylor writes Snowflakes, reflecting on snow’s meaning and quiet beauty as the baby Jesus is recalled.
White Christmas Time Sentiments of Joy and Sorrow
Nancy Jones offers a reflective verse about a white Christmas bringing joy and cheer while recalling sorrow from past losses. The poem touches on peace on earth and goodwill to men as snowflakes fall.
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Eldora Consolidated Schools
HI Lites
Tattin
Nad T
Shirley F
Candy
Junior
Father
Craig
Jerry
Kenneth
Moe
Tom
Jim
Leon
Darts
Earth
Jesus
Hempmill Livestock Auction
Tom Matney
Midwest Livestock Auction Co
Nancy Jones
Rook
Eldora Auction Co., Auctioneers
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