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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1956

Page

3

Hi Lites Semester And Quarter Honor Roll Announced

The list shows freshmen and sophomores with required averages to appear on the honor roll for the second quarter. Names include Donna Barr Linda Bekemeier Laura Cable Diane Cobb Kathy Emmert Jo Kramer Jane Langehough Margaret Maroni Julie Myers Cecila Perkins Barbara Pierson Larry Hollingsworth Paul Martinson David Nehring Doug Pulse John Rooks Dick Scott Jim Shadle Leonard Stewart Zora Barnes Sue Brown Verla Dobbrinz Eleanor Draper Sharon Kusserow Maralyn Marske Betty Meader Judy Mossman Ruth Schultz Sandra Schwebke Connie Travis Loren Doughty Tom Filekinger Jim Irwin Frank Norris John Ramsell Chuck Reynolds Jane Griffel Loretta McCarty Sheridan Simons Seniors: Larry LaVelle Lyle Steinfeldt Bette Bateson Mary Butler Diane Dickinson Kay Griffel Meredith Monteith Barby Putnam Donna Rooks Kathleen Wehrman. In the semester honor roll are these persons. Cobb Polley Crosley Ana Dorns bach Kathy Emmert de Kramer roni Julie Myers Celia Perkins Sophomores: Larry Hollingsworth David Nehring Doug Pulse John Rooks Dick Scott Leonard Stewart Zora Barnes Sue Brown Verla Dobbrunz Eleanor Draper Judy Griffitt ke Betty Meader Jan Moore Judy Mossman Sandra Schwebke Connie Travis. Juniors: Jim Berg Loren Doughty Tom Flickinger Jim Irwin Frank Norris John Ramsell Chuck Reynolds Jane Griffel Loretta McCarty Sheridan Simmons Butler Diane Dickinson Meredith Monteith Barb Putnam Donna Rooks Kathleen Wehrman

Donna Barr Linda Bekemeier Laura Cable Diane Cobb Kathy Emmert Jo Kramer Jane Langehough Margaret Maroni Julie Myers Cecila Perkins Barbara Pierson Larry Hollingsworth Paul Martinson David Nehring Doug Pulse John Rooks Dick Scott Jim Shadle Leonard Stewart Zora Barnes Sue Brown Verla Dobbrtinz Eleanor Draper Sharon Kusserow Maralyn Marske Betty Meader Judy Mossman Ruth Schultz Sandra Schwebke Connie Travis Loren Doughty Tom Filekinger Jim Irwin Frank Norris John Ramsell Chuck Reynolds Jane Griffel Loretta McCarty Sheridan Simons Larry LaVelle Lyle Steinfeldt Bette Bateson Mary Butler Diane Dickinson Kay Griffel Meredith Monteith Barby Putnam Donna Rooks Kathleen Wehrman Polley Crosley Ana Dornsbach de Kramer Celia Perkins Verla Dobbrunz Judy Griffitt Jan Moore Sandra Schwebkeinet Jim Berg Tom Flickinger Sheridan Simmons Barb Putnam

Basketball Upcoming Games and Girls Sectionals

Jesup boys on January 24, Iscomb girls on January 24, Tracy boys on January 27, Geneva girls on January 27, LaPorte boys on February 4. Girls sectional games run January 30 to February 3.

Jesup Iiscomb Tracy Geneva LaPorte

Small Towns Have Advantages in Community Life

A local piece extols benefits of small town living in Eldora, highlighting strong social circles, easy participation in dances and parties, and ample teen opportunities to engage in community and school activities. It urges residents to improve rather than gripe to enhance small towns nationwide.

Eldora

Classroom life in the second semester and 1956 digs

The columnist notes the return to school for the second semester with new classes schedules and report cards under strain on teachers. He jokes about 1956 products and upcoming politics while praising the weekly typists led by Barb Putnam. Election time looms as party choices remain unsettled.

Barb Putnam

Leap Year dating guidance for Eldora students

This editorial column offers dating tips for high school students in Eldora, advising on knowing a date well, avoiding last minute asks, and using polite approaches. It warns against putting someone on the spot and suggests planning activities, noting there is little to do on dates and promising a future list of ideas.

Eldora Tam Ann

Junior Hi News Covers Town Tests and Wins

In the first week of January the Radcliffe game saw both teams win. The boys won 30 to 27 and the girls 25 to 24. The girls then defeated La Moille 42 to 18. Both teams remain undefeated with a few more games scheduled.

Radcliffe la Moille

Landscaping plans for Trew Elementary by four class groups

Both classes organize into groups to design landscapes for four views of the Trew Elementary School building. Planting will begin next spring after planning. The F.F.A. reports seed tests of oats and legume seeds have started.

Trew F.F.A

Does postsecondary education matter in today’s job market

A poll of residents shows broad support for college education as a path to better jobs and advancement. Responses from Judy Rogers, Linda Bekemeier, Nancy McDowsil, Betty Whitney, Karen Saylor, Leroy Eggleston, Eloise Chaney, John Ramsell, and Gary Mitchell emphasize improved job prospects, higher earnings, and personal development, with a minority noting that some employers require degrees.

Judy Rogers Linda Bekemeier Nancy McDowsil Betty Whitney Karen Saylor Leroy Eggleston Eloise Chaney John Ramsell Gary Mitchell

Girls Triumph Over Boone While Eldora Boys Fall to Grundy Center

In a set of high school games Grundy Center defeated Eldora in boys and girls contests while Eldora reserves lost 45 to 33 to Grundy. Girls led Boone 35 to 10 at half and finished strong. Eldora scorers included Ian Armstrong 21 Pat McNertney 15 Sue Brown 12 Barb Mairs 2.

Boone Grundy Center Tiger Tigers Ed Engstrom Ian Armstrong Pat McNertney Sue Brown Barb Mairs Grundy Eldora

Ruth Choate Rushes Through Senior Year Plans

Greeneyed blond Ruth Choate known as Rufus, born June 11, 1938 in New Providence, keeps busy with sodas and malts at Bergs, enjoys roller skating, movies, reading, TV and basketball. She’s on the first 12 squad, has been out three years, and aims to graduate next term then attend Americana Beauty School in Des Moines.

Ruth Choate Rufus New Providence Ruth Americana Beauty School Des Moines

F. H. A. Plans Bake Sale and Dance for 1958 Year

The F F A or F H A group held a noon meeting in the home economics room on January 7 to discuss business for 1958. They will hold a bake sale the first week of February and a mother-daughter banquet on the last Monday in March. A party to invite boys is planned for the second Friday in March with leap year noted.

F.H.A Steamboat Rock Eagle City Iowa Falls Robertson

Youth Wants to Know and Speak on Sunday TV program

A letter critiques the program Youth Wants to Know where youth ask questions of prominent figures. It argues youths develop independent ideas beyond relationships and crave adults who listen and engage with their evolving thoughts. The writer stresses the need for adult dialogue that respects youth opinions.

Youth Wants To Speak And Be Accepted As Individuals

A concise plea for recognition of youths as individuals growing into adulthood. Emphasizes adults to listen, understand, and accept youths and their evolving thoughts and identities.

Notice of Appointment Administratrix of Delphia A. Stuart estate

Notice that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Delphia A. Stuart, deceased, late of Hardin County. Creditors are asked to make immediate payment and those having claims to present them duly authenticated for allowance, and file in the Clerk of the District Court.

Iowa Hardin County Wigabeth Wardin Delphia A. Stuart Terdin County

Appointment of Executors for Bernice Erickson Estate

Notice that Virgil L Erick and Bonnie Lou Thompson have been duly appointed and qualified as executors of Bernice Coral Erickson, deceased, of Hardin County Iowa. All persons with claims must present authenticated evidence to the executors for allowance, filing with the Clerk of the District Court. Bateson & Ryan, Attorneys for executors. Clerk: Fred L. Miller. January 12, 1956. H-2-Jan. 17-24-31-1956.

Nina I. Follett Cameron & Dickinson Red J. Miller Glebe Hardin County Iowe H-L Maggie Eskridge Cameron

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