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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1950

Page

7

Thespians and Art Club Host Hard Time Dance in High School Gym

Thespians and Art Club sponsor a Hard Time Dance on February 13 from 7:30 to 10:00 pm in the high school gym. Students wear plaid shirts jeans and dresses. prizes for best costume and best dressed. Event features square dances, waltzes, fox trots with records. decorations use a Valentine theme. Proceeds support program funds with committees handling tickets, publicity, decorations, refreshments, and music arrangements chaired by Norma Burns, Rosalie Risse, and Ellen Dettbarn.

Nancy Jones Joe Saylor W. Zimmerman Art Club The Thespijans Roger Ganske Bill Hoag Thespians Norma Burns Rosalie Risse Rita Jacobs Eileen Perkins Bob Larson Joanne Persons Cara Larson Glenn Gaede Barbara Ware Pat Irwin Julianne Eckel Ruth Guenther Aretha Rebschull Lucille Rosenberger Gloria Ruby Veronica McCarty Valentine Gordon Dickinson Phyllis Blair Glendon Button Rob Halasey Nert Ellen Dettbarn Manly Draper Bob Halasey Jennie Juchems

Darts at the Arts Report on School Theatrical Plans

The Thespians vote to stage Tom Sawyer as spring children’s theater. A joint instrumental and vocal concert is set for Wednesday February 15. Mr. Aurand notes 23 beginners needing instruments, rented for three months to fund purchases. A Hard Times Dance with attic costumes is planned for February 13, with prizes for the most outlandish outfits.

Thespians Tom Sawyer Aurand Orlan Mitchell Art Club

Sophomores Compete For A Senior's Heart At Town

In New Providence a junior and sophomore mix stirs campus gossip as a popular sophomore girl toils in a dime store job while a New Providence lad visits. A junior boy is in demand among sophomores but one girl wins, at least for now. A senior girl admits keeping secrets is hopeless as Beep continues his cheeky chase with the motto Your only young once.

New Providence Doris Rosalie

Chorus to Hear All-College Choir in Webster City

Twenty seven members of the mixed chorus will travel to Webster City on Saturday February 11 to hear the renowned St Olaf Choir. They will depart the school building at 6 p.m. in cars. Charles Britch, vocal music instructor, coordinates the arrangements for Webster City Junior College.

Webster City St.Olaf St. Olaf Webster City Junior College Charles Britch

School Polio Drive Closes in Eldora Schools

The March of Dimes campaign ended January 30 in Eldora Schools with total contributions of 295.32 dollars. Students participated by donating dimes and attending a Polio benefit show in the gym Monday evening.

Eldora

Meet the Faculty An Edwardsport principal Mr Harmon

Meet the faculty notice detailing principal Mr Harmon born June 5, 1918 in New Hartford Iowa. He attended Upper Iowa University earning a 1940 degree and began teaching in Ellsworth Iowa in 1940. He served in the navy and taught at Eldara starting 1946, then earned a 1948 Master’s at the University of Iowa. He teaches business arithmetic trigonometry and geometry.

Mr. Harmon New Hartford Upper Iowa Ellsworth Navy Eldara University of Iowa Harmon

Initiate Five Into High School NHS

The annual induction of new National Honor Society members at EHS was held in the high school auditorium Friday afternoon. Two seniors, Glen don Button and Phyllis Blair, conducted the ceremony. New members include juniors Edwin Anderson and Mary Lu Heslop and seniors Manly Draper, Bob Halasey, and Janna Juchems.

National Honor Society of EHS Glendon Button Phyllis Blair Edwin Anderson Mary Lu Heslop Manly Draper Bob Halasey Janna Juchems

Home Ec Classes Entertain Visitors

Freshman home ec students planned and hosted two luncheon sessions for invited guests. Each group of four girls assigned roles of hostess and waitress prepared foods, set tables, and created centerpieces. Minor mishaps included a slightly burned pudding while yeast bread was made by the sophomores.

Ralph Imes Miss M Margaret Ryan Miss Landon Mr. Purcell Helde Asu DeVault Lauren Maltby Linda Bob Meader Jane Granzow Yovonne Estes

Third Grade Quick Read Poems and Notes

A collage of third grade verses and classroom notes. Entries include poems by Linda Grace Beremeier Patricia Perkins Kay Ann and Nancy McDowell. Activities mention Every Iowa Pupil Tests January 25 and 26 and a birthday candy treat for Mark.

Linda Grace Beremeier Mr. Book Patricia Perkins Polly Crosley Robert Smith Kay Ann Iowa Mark

Perfect Attendance Records Highlight Schoolwide Totals

Attendance records show 85 students achieved perfect attendance with no tardies. Kindergarten lead with ten names including Wayne Peshla and Greg Reisinger. first grade lists Wayne Crosser and Ronald Lawler. second grade tops with 14 such students. junior high tallies 17, spanning 8th to 6th grades. high school also features several seniors juniors and sophomores with spotless records, reflecting broad across-grade consistency.

Wayne Peshla Greg Reisinger Phillip Riemenschneider Jack Rogers Ray Rosine Judy Jane Clemons Jerrie Lou Cook Elaine Freed Kathy Hilsabeck Carol Jean Schultz Wayne Crosser Ronald Lawler Martha Jane Short Patsy Clemons Joan Hiss Ann Marie Langehough Ann Lawler Kay Mathews Paul Blair Joey Shore Shirley Barth Sandra Wallis Frankie Cable Richard Saylor Larry Steinfeldt Sherry Axtell Donna Newell Susie Brady Laura Lee Cable Charlene Ehlert Julie Myers Celia Perkins Judy Rogers Arlene Stielow Kendall Huehn Eldon Kirkdorffer Tom Mathews Sherry Burnett Ann Cable Arlene Kirkdorffer Sharran Shepherd Shirley Vinton Ruby Barr LaDonna Teckenburg Jean van Tiger Victor Reist Dick Smith Ellen Dettham Gloria Ruby Gordon Dickinson Marlin Kirkdorffer Marlin Smith Pat Follett George Fagg Frank Nowasell Mary Lou Johnson Marlene Moats Leon Doughty Eric Seim Joan Balvanz Velda Balvanz Rosesanna Fiscus Audery Rudolph Marvyl Priske Fat Priske

Tigers Girls and a Junior Star Shaping Up Next Year

Veronicas McCarty a senior 5'4 forward on the Tig erette squad will graduate this year. She scored 18 against Albion in the first round of the girls sectional at New Providence. Orlan Mitchell a junior boy shows improving play on the hardcourt and could be a mainstay next season. Joy Lee a three year high school basketball veteran forward 5'6 returns next year to boost the Tigerettes. Marlin Smith a transfer junior moved from Whitten to the squad and quickly rose from reserve to starting guard.

Veronicas McCarty Mac Tigerette Tigerettes Albion New Providence Orlan Mitchell Joy Lee Joy Marlin Smith Whitten

Would-Be Crosby Talent Show Aimed at EHS March 2

The Eldora High School senior class hosts the WHO Home Valent Show with Dixie Jordan. The event on March 2 at 9:00 p.m. seeks talented amateurs to sing dance or perform. Acts may join a Saturday radio program on WHO and could appear at the Barn Dance for pay. Tickets 35¢ children 60c adults. Write Phyllis Blair Eldora Iowa to participate.

Bing WHO Phyllis Blair Eldora Iowa

Select New Members For HS Art Club

Art Club accepted new members for second semester in the Art room. They are Veronica McCarty Barbara Ware and Eileen Perkins. An election of officers was postponed and the officers from last semester remained in office: Robert Halasey president Norma Burns secretary and Robert Larson student council member.

Art Club Veronica McCarty Barbara Ware Eileen Perkins Rosalie Risse Robert Halasey Norma Burns Robert Larson

Four Winners Named In Oratorical Contest

Jerry Jondahl Gloria Ruby Lucille Rosenberger and Rosalie Risse win the oratorical contest run by the American Legion Judges Mr Harmon Miss Ernwine and Mrs Clary attended as panel The orations were prepared for the American Legion contest and a date for the presentation was not set.

Jerry Jondahl Gloria Ruby Lucille Rosenberger Rosalie Risse Hong Plaga Mr. Harmon Ernwine Clary American Legion

Eldora Junior High Dominates In Streak Over Iowa Falls

Eldora Junior High extended its winning streak with a 30 to 20 victory over taller Iowa Falls Junior High on Eldora floor Friday. Four Eldora players scored five or more, while solid defense sealed the win.

Eldora Jr. High Iowa Falls Jr. High Eldora Iowa Falls Steamboat Rock Steamers Quaker Oats of Cedar Rapids Conrad Jr. High Eldora Jed Jerry Balvant Rock Phil Bauer Jim Saylor Jerry Reece Saylor Balvant Bauer Jessup Trittien Union

Kickoff Program for Eldorian Publication

Eldorian staff staged a kickoff on Thursday January 26 at 3 30 pm with Rosalie Risse and Marlin Sanders illustrating a recall of past years. Senior class members participated in the skit and voting cards offered an annual or pay as you go option with candidate lists for queen Joan Follett Gloria Ruby Mary Lou Sanders and king Glendon Button Jerry Jondahl Marlin Sanders.

Eldorian Rosalie Risse Marlin Sanders Queen Joan Follett Gloria Ruby Mary Lou Sanders King Glendon Button Jerry Jondahl

Ellen Dettbarn and Bob Halasey Featured Students

EHS highlights Ellen Dettbarn a green eyed senior with Thespian Troupe and glee club ties and Bob Halasey a senior class president and All state band member. Both are active in band chorus art council Eldorian staff and more.

EHS Ellen Dettbarn Thespian Glee Club Hi- Lites Ellen Bob Halasey Bob

ISTC Counselor Talks to Eldora High Seniors

On Friday January 27 Miss Shoquist of Cedar Falls visited Eldora high school to speak with seniors about attending Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. She met students individually, answered questions, and left ISTC literature detailing courses, tuition costs, books, and housing.

Eldora Students Enter Scholastic Art Contest Des Moines

Eldora Public School submitted entries to the Scholastic Art Contest in Des Moines this week, featuring three original oil paintings by senior Robert Larson. The state event includes fettering photography and poster illustrations, with winners announced in March and display in Pittsburgh in May.

Eldora Public School Des Moines Robert Larson Pittsburgh Eldora School Younkers

Student Council Sets Movie Time Limits and Handbooks

President Jerry Jondahl called the meeting to order as reports were not given. A committee of Nancy Jones and Bob Larson was formed to choose March Wednesday noon movies. Movies will run until outdoor exercise resumes. Movie time limits were set at 20 minutes for grades and 30 minutes for junior high and high school. Mr Harmon announced seven lecture course numbers for next year and proposed publishing 400 handbooks edited by council members to introduce new students. Copy was read and corrected. No noon dance sponsors volunteered, and the meeting adjourned.

Jerry Jondah Nancy Jones Bob Larson Harmon Jondahl

If Anyone Finds Lost Items at EHS Remember Keeper Keeper

A quirky note from EHS lists several missing items and owners including a white rose, goggles, earrings, a yellow ribbon, a Union admirer, a strut, a letter sweater, a trumpet, an Owasa admirer, a Marty, a Whitten class ring and more. It asks finders to return items to their owners and hints the finder is the keeper.

Halasey Nettle Anselme Phyllis Blair Joy Lee Bob Bateson Delores Bright Darrel Scott Rita Jacobs Waldo Marty Cora Larson Whitten Eer

Quad Sci: Science Club Promotes Democratic Expression

Members of Quad Sci organize a semi monthly program of science activities for the school year. Each participant selects a project or hobby to develop and demonstrate to the club, aiding in science education at school and in the community.

Quad Sci

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