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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1953

Page

6

Hubbard Girls Winless Streak Breaks in Near Upset

Eldora Hubbard sectional notes praise the Hubbard Tigerside girls undefeated season with a close loss to Alden and a three point defeat to Ankeny. Unicycle trampoline act and Prath McFarland excitement draw crowds. Noon movies return at nickel admission, nicknames flourish at EAS, with Leenie Bowers teased for upcoming copy.

Eldora Hubbard Alden Tigerettes Ankeny Prath McFarland EAS Revas Leenie Bowers

Honor Roll For The Semester And Quarter Honors

The quarter honor roll lists freshmen Betty Bateson and others, sophomores Heidi Asu and peers, junior girls Sandra Bailey and Norma Jeske, senior girls Kathleen Albin and Dixie Crosley, senior boys Bob Bateson and Darrell Scott. The semester honor roll repeats with Bryant names and adds Gary Lettow and Darrell Scott R. The first semester perfect attendance honors seniors Gary Soli and others, juniors Lloyd Draper and Dorothy May, sophomores Elinor Brown, and freshmen LeRoy Eggleton among many.

Betty Bateson A’s Mary Butler Dianne Dickinson Kay Griffel Irene Hodgson Pat McNerney Donna Rooks Richard, Foltz Donald Ott Heidi Asu Mary Beach Elinor Brown Jean Guenther Nancy Heslop Marilyn Miller Jane Perkins Arthur Berg Kelvin Huehn Richard Walde Sandra Bailey Ruby Barr Leone Bowers Shirley Follett Norma Jeske Jean van Tiger Kathleen Albin Dixie Crosley Yvonne Estes Carla Granzow A's Jane Granzow Peg McNertney Pat Priske Mary Ann Schultz Sylva Steckler Bob Bateson Gary Button Roger Harrington Kempton Huehn Darrell Scott Pat McNertney Richard Foltz Larry LaVelle Gary Lettow Gary Walters Peggy Estes Mary Ann Schultz Gary Soli Bill Krause LeRoy Hollingworth Craig Froning J. R. Aitken Lloyd Draper la Donna Teckenberg Dorothy May Julia Clingerman Ann Cable Marcia Green Arlene Kirkhoffer Dianne Mossman Pat Neubauer LeRoy Eggleston Dick Foltz Tom Mathews Ray Shepha

Inauguration Era ire of Iowa’s first governor Robert Lucas

Editorial recalls Robert Lucas born 1781 in Virginia and his political rise from Ohio legislator to Iowa governor in 1838. He helped with railroads and temperance, was removed by President Harrison in 1841, and died in 1853 at Plum Grove near Iowa City.

Robert Lucas Iowa van Buren Lucas Shepherdstown Virginia Northwest Territory Scioto Valley Ohio Andrew Jackson Mr. Jackson Harrison Plum Grove

Grade News Shifts to Health in Krause Fifth Grade

In Mrs Krause s fifth grade class the term changes from science to health for next semester. Miss Steage guides a new art project while they enjoy fresh recess games on stormy days. Miss Bender invites the class to her apartment to view the inauguration on television. Mrs Colyn s second graders celebrate a birthday party hosted by Chuckee Pierce and welcome Ruth Duncan new to the class. The third graders with Mrs Barr visit Ann Wilson s and view the inauguration. Shirley Maytag returns from appendicitis surgery. Miss Kinne s class starts new health books, while Miss Daleske s first grade begins new science books.

Mrs. Barr Ann Wilson Shirley Maytag Miss Kinne sMiss Daleske

Eldora FFA Team Defeats New Providence 39 to 35

The Eldora FFA basketball team beat New Providence 39 to 35 with a wrestling session following the game. Students praise the new ag shop at the Pontiac garage as classes prepare to use the rapidly forming building. The School Board and Mr Schmidt receive thanks for helping establish the facility.

Pontiac Schmidt Eldora F.F New Providence

Thespians Plan March Plays and Debaters Tourney

Sixteen second graders study oil painting sculpture and design while two one act plays are set for March 20 and 21. The Room Upstairs cast comes from the sophomore class. Mushrooms Coming Up cast by freshmen Diane Dickenson Mary Butler Betty Bateson Suean McLeran Kay Griffel and Irene Hodgson. Debaters attend Brindley Iowa State Teachers College January 30 and 31 and Iowa Speech Meet in February with district Forensic tournament. They aim for state finals at the State University of Iowa March 23-28. The Debate Club promotes noon movies for Thespians and debaters.

Thespians Diane Dickenson Mary Butler Betty Bateson Suean McLeran Kay Griffel Irene Hodgson Iowa State Teachers College Iowa State University of Iowa

Eldora Star Jim Hubbard nets 31 in La Porte City clash

Jim Hubbard scored a school record 31 points for Eldora in the La Porte City game despite missing two days of school. Mary Beach led the Tigerettes with 33 points in a 1953 victory at Clutter, a season best for her as a sophomore. The Tigers face Hampton tonight in the two schools clash while the girls sit out a Friday night sectional.

Jim “Weine Hubbard Eldora la Porte City Tigers Jim Hubbard LaPorte Tigerettes Clutter Mary Beach Beach EHS Phil Bauer E.hs Valley West Des Moines Peg McNertney Ed Engstrom Sylva Steckler Audrey Rudolph Carla Granzow Hardin County Jerry Balvant Jack North Peg Albion Mary's Jim LaPorte City Hampton Bulldogs Ray “Shep” Shepherd Iowa Falls Ella Marshalltown Engstrom

Student Council Plans Teacher Meeting On Problems

The student council held its January meeting during homeroom to discuss school problems and pursue better student teacher relations. A follow up with teachers after school on the next Tuesday will test weekly or monthly meetings. A cafeteria table policy was rejected. The study hall noise concern was raised. Next meeting is February 4.

Greenhalghs Will Present Lecture Thursday Event

Greenhalghs present a lecture on Thursday January 29 at three o clock featuring Jim and Ivy Greenhalgh. The program promises entertainment with a new physical education act using trampoline and unicycle. The pair are Nissen trained trampoline stars, known in the entertainment world for their cycle field work. A variety of midget bikes will also be used.

Jim Ivy Greenhalgh

Junior High Honor Roll Listings by Class 6A 8A 7A 7B

Readable fragment lists honor roll names across classes 6A 7A 7B 8A with multiple students per section. Notable names include Linda Bekemier Ann Dornbach Margaret Maroni Barbara Fierson Dianne Cobb Jane Langehough Karen Saylor Celia Perkins Donna Barr Polley Ann Crosley Jo Ann Kramer Julie Myers Judy Rogers Laura Lea Cable Kathy Emmert Kay Lu ick Rodney Riemenschneider Patricia Wicky Jim Berg Jane Griffel Mary Ellen Mairs Frank Norris Bob Stewart Reido Asu Mary Ellen Dillavou Loren Doughty Tom Flickinger Jim Irwin Ramsell Billy Smith and others.

Leone Bowers Gary Soll Norma Jeske Dixie Crosley Bette Bateson SueAnn Meleran Bill Krause Bob Bateson Ronnie Oldenburg Tom Irwin Tatum Till Mary Ellen Krause Peg McNertney Patty Brown Joan Bockes Patty McNertney Kenneth Steinfeldt, Jr Mary Butler Irena Linda Bekemier Ann Dornbach Margaret Maroni Barbara Fierson Dianne Cobb Jane Langehough Karen Saylor Celia Perkins Donna Barr Polley Ann Crosley Jo Ann Kramer Julie Myers Judy Rogers Laura Lea Cable Kathy Emmert Kay Luick Rodney Riemenschneider Patricia Wicky Jim Berg Jane Griffel Mary Ellen Mairs Frank Norris Bob Stewart Beverly Bockes Sue Brown Larry Hollingworth Janice Moore Judy Mossman Darla Newell Sandra Schwebke Verla Dabbrunz Murray Hubbard Sharon Kusserow Betty Meader Dick Scott Mike Lange Hough Bethel Dillavou David Nehring Reido Asu Mary Ellen Dillavou Loren Doughty Tom Flickinger Jim Irwin John, Ramsell Billy Smith

TATTLIN TILL Here it is January 27 already

The high school gossip column notes seniors facing 15 weeks left, calenders, and a parade of campus names. It mentions Till watching freshmen and a postgame supper for the girls basketball team at Ella's, plus rumors of visits, enlistment, and social mischief involving students from Whitten Owasa and E.H.S. with several hints about couples and absences.

Beter Till Diane Eldon Ella’s Phyllis W Williamsburg Allen Sam Peg Whitten Lloyd D Donna L Jeannie G Audrey K Owasa Jerry F Bob R E.H.S Navy Shirley

Getting Acquainted With Peg McNertney and Kenneth Steinfeldt

Two senior students featured in a yearbook style piece: Peg McNertney serves as senior class secretary, participates in mixed chorus, girls glee club, concert band, basketball, and football cheerleading. She aims to be a nurse after graduation and is a war widow. Kenneth Steinfeldt is treasurer of the senior class and president of the FFA, taking economics, civil, physics, law, typing, and vocational agriculture, active in FWFA basketball and wrestling, plans Navy service after a year on the farm, and enjoys guitar and chocolate cake.

Peg McNertney Pug Peg Eldora Hospital Kenneth Steinfeldt Kenny FFA FWFA Ray Rash Kansas City Evryone Pitt

Secretarial Class Begins Work in Eldora

Duesda nine senior girls in Eldora start a work experience program through Wickey's secretarial class. Participants work 9 to 12 each weekday until May graduation, gaining clerical exposure while employers act as teachers. Mrs. Wickey will monitor placements and address issues with firms and students.

Duesda Witkey Eldora Wickey Busi

F P A Member of Week Dale Minteer Highlighted

Dale Minteer, a high school senior, earns F P A member of the week for his active involvement. He has contributed to various events and demonstrated leadership among peers.

Dale Minteer

Farm youth active in 4-H and dairy judging programs

A student from FRA participates in dairy judging and parliamentary procedure teams that reached the state contest. He has shown purebred Angus cattle and attended National and State conventions. He plans to study Agricultural Education at Iowa State College.

Serioul Towa State College

Upcoming Lecture and Bay's Basketball Schedule

The notice lists an upcoming lecture on January 28 at 3:00 PM. It also outlines Bay's Basketball games on Tuesday February 3 in Nevada and Friday February 13 train game at the same location.

Bay Nevada

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