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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1950
Page
7
In cold weather the cafeteria at EHS serves hot meals to about 250 students five days a week for 25 cents. The article praises Mrs. Burgess for holiday decorations and the staff for providing meals and pleasant surroundings, urging appreciation.
The Iowa Falls sectional title goes to the local boys team as they shook off early jitters and posted a strong shooting night led by Frank Walde. Coach Hadar praised the squad after spins of controversy involving the traveling bus, urging continued effort into the district tourney at Ames.
Orlan Mitchell argues for citizen turnout, recalling Lincoln and the duty to vote. He warns that low participation undermines democracy, cites state vote gaps, and urges students and adults to engage now to preserve freedom and prevent social and political erosion.
An editorial arguing that while student organizations are valuable and broaden knowledge, excessive activity load harms study. It suggests student council and faculty discussion to balance participation, timing meetings, and preserving time for academics.
The Eldorian reports steady progress toward upcoming page deadlines set for March 10. Campaigns are under way for king and queen candidates Glendon Button, Jerry Jondahl, Marlin Sanders, Mery Lou Sanders, Joan Follett, and Gloria Ruby, plus a snapshot contest offering a free Eldorian to the top entrant.
Third grade students in Miss Finks class created a school newspaper, reports on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and February poems. They showcased a Little Black Samba production, original Mozart-inspired music, and poems about February through students Celia Perkins Diane Cobb Susie Brady Barbara Pierson.
The Eldora high school play heads toward opening night with Hoag reporting strong progress. Crew manager Manly Draper and electrician Glen Gaede oversee a realistic set with a finished tree. Public relations head Pat Irwin organizes posters while Phyllis Blair Aletha Kebs arrange costumes. Student directors Rita Tacobs Rosalie Risse producer Jennie Juchems and house manager Betty Neubauer prep roles. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and a Thursday matinee for Eldora grades fifth through eighth is planned. A change puts Jerry Hodgson in Huck Finn after a win at Iowa Falls. March 17 remains the big night with invitations extended to nearby towns.
The GB arithmetic class studied graphs and charts last week and Friday. Mr Zimmerman gave a test using a chart similar to the Iowa Every Pupil Test. Students found graphs can represent many things and enjoyed the activity.
Wednesday morning at 9 o clock Mr Corgan of Iowa City lectured to Address Junior and Senior High School and junior high students. A time lapse film demonstrated lovers growing on screen and a time clock controlling lights and cameras. The lecturer and partner are making time lapse pictures of cancer cells for Northwestern University as a new approach to uncover cancer causes.
High school artist Bob Larson and Pat Irwin showcased oil paintings with a modern flair. Larson’s piece “Mariosnette” features a blue gray ghastly head with a vine like brain. Irwin’s works include a Iowa farm scene and a modern dance image using a palm tree and coconuts as arms and hair to evoke motion.
Joyce Lynn Piersall was born Saturday morning February 25 between 3 45 and 4 00 am at Memorial hospital Eldora. The first child of Mr and Mrs Piersall, Joyce Lynn has dark hair and blue eyes, measures 19 inches and weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces. Mr Piersall phoned a fellow faculty member at 6 00 am to share the news.
Eldora junior high dominated Steamboat Rock 24-12 on February 18 to close the season with a 17-4 record. Jerry Reece led Eldora with 16 points, Jim Saylor added 10, and Brenneke balanced the attack with solid defense. New Providence followed with a 31-13 win, holding Bell to three points and finishing the year strong.
Bright and early last Thursday the pits basketball squad traveled to Des Moines for the girls state basketball tournament at Drake Field House. They shopped before and after two afternoon games then returned for two more thrill packed matchups. The team thanks drivers Harvey Bauer Beecher Crosley Bill O'Neill and Dale De Vault for transportation to and from the event.
February 27, 1950 meeting notes show Jerry Jondahl missing Mr Schmidt due to class. Harmon explains the speaking privilege was misused with 30 of 40 minutes not spent on study, and suggests the privilege is temporarily suspended until students quit playing around to regain it.
A school survey shows varied opinions on teaching dancing in physical education. Respondents including Orlan Mitchell Ellen Dettbarn Martin Kasische and others favor optional or mixed classes citing social benefits and reduced truancy while noting religious concerns and desire for a school prom.
FFA members observed National FFA Week March 19 to 25 with a window display at Tull Probasco Hardware showcasing FFA objectives. Delegates spoke over WOI Ames on the 75th, led by Kenneth Bahr Balvant Marlin Kirkhoff and instructor Purcell. Other participants attended WMT Cedar Rapids with Howard Cakerlee Balvant Marlin Sanders and John Hobson. A gym sports night featured wrestling boxing basketball ping pong tumbling and volleyball. The band selected contest numbers and practiced steadily. A home talent show featured Veronica McCarty performing Dreamer's Holiday with Joy Lee and Gordon Dickinson dueting Baby It's Cold Outside.
The brass sextette entertained Chamber of Commerce members at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening March 1. They played the musical piece When You and I Were Young Maggie. The woodwinds complain they attend weekly practice while the brass group tends to skip.
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