03 Mar 1953
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1953
Page
1
An editorial reflects on graduation as more than an end of schooling, urging continued learning amid social and global challenges. The piece references educators and communities, noting ongoing efforts to balance education with real world responsibilities and opportunities.
The one act play Drop Dead! will be staged with a mostly dramatics class cast directed by student Ruby Barr. Cast members include Bob Bateson Bill Cleveland Roger Harrington Dan Callahan Donn Modlin Kenny Wagner Ed Butler and Kenny Collins. The Debaters perform in Mason City on March 7 for the District Forensic Meet with a possible Iowa City qualifier. Eldora debaters have ranked third in the state for four consecutive years and will advance to the state finals.
Bob B plans to Iowa University while Uncle Sam may call. D Scott and R Oldenburg aim for UNC unless drafted. G Soli leans toward St Olaf College Minnesota. Kempton H picks Iowa State. Edwin Brown wants Iowa State but may change. Army may intervene. Jerry Hi will attend college until military service takes him.
Till reports a sunny spell and doubts winter will loosen its grip. A class ring prompts chatter about Jane and Bill, while seniors back the banquet plan with cooperation. Gary Button seeks sympathy after missing a game ticket and a quake reference looms. Till hints at state tourneys, exams, and a brief school vacation on the horizon.
Four local seniors profiled with school subjects, future plans, and hobbies. Erick Seim from Gifford plans business college possibly Drake or ALB, enjoys hunting fishing and Lady of Spain. Velda Balvang studies civics economics home economics and art, likes riding, skating, dancing, dolls, and the song Dont Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes. Leon Doughty lists economics civics industrial arts physics typing, participates in sports and staff activities, favors Why Dont You Believe Me and Ray Anthony.
A comedy drama in three acts titled June Graduate has been chosen as the class play by the senior play committee. Cast will be announced later, rehearsals start after the music contest, with the March 15 deadline for the annual. Proceeds will fund seniors’ two day trip to see Zo.
The article recalls the Tiger Growl season with reflections on two key games, mentions the home floor, and highlights senior graduates including Jim Hubbard Roger Harrington Kemp Huehn Leon Doughty Gary Soli Bob Bateson Bill Krause Kenny Wagner LeRoy Hollingworth Jerry Hodgson and Jim Foster. It notes Jim Hubbard as honorary captain and commends Jerry Balvanz. It praises the team’s improvement, the turkey supper by Mrs. Lyle Hubbard, and predicts Gary Button and Renwick’s state meet prospects. It laments new rules affecting girls basketball and selects Peg McNertney and Jim Hubbard as standout athletes, while wishing the seniors well at Drake University.
Fifth graders tour the United States in history led by Mrs. Maddy with students Jes Sherry and Larry Norris. Miss Colyn will be absent due to a family illness and Mrs Cobb will substitute. New physics books arrive for Miss Daleske’s room as students study seasons and healthy foods. Sherri Pa Hanser and Kent Lepley are noted, with measles affecting several students.
March 2 features a Future Homemakers of America meeting while March 5 lists a teachers meeting. The notices indicate upcoming local organizational gatherings with no further details provided.
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