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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1953
Page
5
Editorial argues graduation marks only a start to education. It urges ongoing self driven study beyond high school or college, noting education shapes abilities given by God, combats ignorance, and frames world progress through informed decisions. It cites Wells on education versus catastrophe and calls for global learning to resolve disputes.
The one act play Drop Dead! will be cast largely from the dramatics class with Ruby Barr directing. The Mason City district forensic meet is on March 7 where the Debaters aim to qualify for the state finals in Town City Eldora, a team that has ranked third in the state for the last four years.
The writer notes strong Eldora club support for a Junior-Senior banquet idea with praise for the junior class efforts and a positive crowd in Des Moines. He mentions Mrs Midgette being featured by Harlan Miller and suggests senior class backing will drive success.
Till brings a week of school gossip and events. Seniors plan a banquet with strong cooperation expected. a class ring and Measles affecting Gary Button are noted. Jim Saylor sports a silver friendship ring while Jean Van Tiger enjoys California sunshine amid make up work. Four weeks remain until vacation and state tournaments soon conclude.
Students share uncertain futures after graduation. Bob B notes Iowa University and Uncle Sam may invite many. D. Scott mentions 2777. R. Oldenburg aims for UNC unless drafted. G. Soli considers St Olaf College. Kempton favors Iowa State. Edwin Brown plans Iowa State but may change if drafted. Jerry H plans college until military service.
The senior play committee selects June Graduate a comedy drama in three acts for this year. Cast to be announced, rehearsals start after the music contest and once the annual deadline on March 15 passes. Proceeds fund the seniors annual trip, with a two day Chicago sight seeing plan in spring.
This week presents Erick Seim from Gifford with four years in school and interests in English IV civics economics chemistry physics and physical training He plans to study business at Drake or A I and enjoys hunting fishing and Lady of Spain Velda Balvanz LeRoy Hollingworth and Leon Doughty are profiled with subjects ranging civics economics typing home economics art physics and industrial arts They list activities basketball FFA farm work and athletics plus hobbies like horseback riding roller skating and dancing Each student mentions favorite foods songs and their post graduation plans
A roundup of the past boys basketball season notes standout games and milestones. Highlighted are Jin Buttbasd and a 32 point effort against LaPorte City, a North Cedar League third place finish, an overtime win over Reinbeck, a home win versus TC first since 1941, and double wins over Ackley and Teachers. Also covered are senior graduates Jim Hubbard Roger Marrington Kemp Huehn Leon Doughty Gary Soli Bob Bateson Bill Krause Kenny Wagner LeRoy Hollingworth Jerry Hodgson and Jim Foster, Hubbard named honorary captain, Balvant’s improvement, and team spirit. Graduation of four seniors and plans for next year at Drake University are mentioned along with state tournament attendance and rule changes.
Grade notes from Mrs Krause and Mrs Maddy describe history film on four great presidents and a tour of the United States. Third grade celebrates three birthdays Charles Deihl Dennis Modlin Elaine Freed as they learn borrowing in arithmetic. Absence and substitution noted in Miss Colyn and Mrs Cobb.
Miss Daleske's room received new phonics books and made science booklets on the seasons. Miss Kinne's class studied nutritious foods and created food picture booklets. Mrs. Brocr's kindergarten had two birthdays, Sherri Palmier and Cinda Hansen, while Kent Lepley and Rodney Hingaman celebrated birthdays. Fifteen to eighteen students are reported with the measles. Gwendolyn Ewing from California visits for eight weeks.
Upcoming schedule notes two gatherings: an F H A meeting set for March 2 and a teacher’s meeting scheduled for March 5.
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