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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1953
Page
3
Spring is near with snow melting and grass sprouts. Students anticipate spring fever and events at F.HS including the Junior-Senior Banquet. Sophomores and freshmen tally remaining days as they near graduation. Chin up kids? We will get there.
Eldora High readers glimpse a weekend of senior antics and rumors as the school year winds down Ten more weeks remain for seniors before graduation and gossip swirls about clubs trips and Crushes including Sue Ann McLetan and a move to Whitten High School Des Moines trip notes and a hint of spring practice after Garnaville’s state title note Also playful jabs at classmates and a tease about weight loss and admirers conclude the lively column
The notice invites high school graduates to become elementary and junior high teachers. It touts rising salaries, long summers, good living conditions, and opportunities at Waldorf College and other schools. It notes 1952 births increased classroom demand, college career days, and the appeal of working with youth.
The BHS debaters faced a rough district test at Mason City last Saturday. The district winner advances to the state tournament in Town City in late March. Debaters have placed third in the state for three years but face graduation this spring. Sandra Bailey competes in original oratory and Bob Bateson in extemporaneous and radio speaking, where he earned an excellent state rating last year. The resolution: The Atlantic Pact Nations should form a Federal Union.
In Eldora High School notes, the junior class pledges to fund the banquet themselves, with parent support and senior mothers to handle breakfast. The debate over Saturday versus Sunday timing shifts to avoid late-night risks as administration hints at possible weeknight options.
Carla Grantow, Dixie Crosley, Nixie, and Jerry Hoderon discuss subjects like economics, bookkeeping, and secretarial training. Carla plans to study secretarial work in AL. Dixie aims to teach after Cedar Falls training. Jerry will attend Iowa University. Barry Reece will go to Ellsworth.
The F H A held its March meeting on Monday. Members weighed the benefits of joining the national chapter and voted to affiliate. Plans for a March 27 square dance and box social were discussed, with committees named. Five girls were chosen for the March 6 state meeting.
Fosters are distributing for plays Mushroom Coming Up Drop Dead The Room Upstairs under the auspices of the debate team March 17-18. Funds target debate trips. Morning rehearsals scheduled for What is your opinion on the play June Graduate. Pupils, staff, and two ensemble groups plan Iowa City workshop March 14. Students express mixed views on the project focusing on cooperation, fun, and potential costs.
The Student Council met February 26 to discuss a larger career day similar to last year’s success. Seniors from Bidora and nearby schools may attend, with a hoped early date in April. Rotary Club would run the event and welcome committee help from students and Rotarians.
Sixth grade reports a measles outbreak with some seventh and eighth graders absent. Classroom activities include radio broadcasts of basketball tournaments, reading and writing tasks, and recent tests. Harold Dahl joins 7A as a new student amid ongoing biology and literature lessons.
Patsy Clemons and Marcia Stewart held class birthdays with treats for Mrs Krause Miss Kinne and Miss Benders second grade class. Susan Mason and Gary Abbas organized gifts and activities. classes made picture books from magazines and imaginary maps. The junior high girls received new gym suits, and a planned three one act plays are slated for April.
The Quad Sci announces its first 1953 school dance on Friday the 13th with a Bad Luck theme. Couples pay 80 cents and singles 30 cents, with ping pong and other games available in the hall for those who tire of dancing.
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