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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1957
Page
12
EHS musical groups begin preparations for May contests. Instrumental small groups rehearse mornings, vocal groups to start soon. Auditions will select members. concert band works on Eb Symphony by Saint Saens. Mixed chorus may perform Late Autumn in the large group contest aiming for a fourth straight Division I rating.
Eldora defeats Ackley 64 to 56 after a strong third quarter 26- points. Flickinger nets 30 for the Tigers while Asu Bat ten and Norris foul out. Girls beat Hansell 25 point Hibbs stars in 54-46 win. Tigerettes travel to Franklin Tuesday.
Loren Doughty reports on campus anecdotes from WOI-TV claims to senior boys discovering a new pupil Vermon to basketball players, Rose Bowl trips, a Snowball dance, a New Year’s Eve party with 60 in a basement, term papers, and the seniors nearing half a year left. The piece ends with a motivational note about perseverance.
Bill Goose Smith born April 16 1939 in Iowa City is described as a tall blue eyed student at EHS. He excels in economics algebra English and art and participates in mixed chorus and band. He performs magic mixing hypnosis interest in art and Elvis Presley. His prized possessions include a record player and a Houdini letter. He plans college then a career in entertainment.
A brief town events list notes scheduled appearances and gatherings. January 15 Liscomb events noted. January 16 Thespians. January 17 large group photographs. January 18 Boone and Traer appearances. January 18 Iowa Falls visit. January 22 events at Iowa Falls.
Quotes from residents reveal mixed views on New Year resolutions. Several confess not making any or failing early while others admit inevitable slips. Notable mentions include staying out late and aiming to be on time, with a few declaring high effort to keep promises.
Eldora residents debate building a new gym as the town weighs school needs versus age of the current facility. Support hinges on outcomes and the impact on athletes referees and music programs, with calls for crowds to back a vote.
Julie Kelly profiles Shirley Mavis a student teacher at Eldora from Ames born in Omaha raised in Rembrandt Indiana now teaching freshmen classics with brown hair hazel eyes and an easy smile She arrived January 2 with other student teachers and plans to teach after college in New Mexico Her summers in Wisconsin at a resort and favorite foods etc reflect a broad background including 4 H Rainbow Girl and basketball in high school.
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