Real Moss Used For Coming Play
Marcia Greene, a cast member of the Great Big Doorstep, vacationed in the south and returned Spanish moss to be used on stage. The set aims for realism in the comedy about the Crochet family including Mrs. Crochet, her husband, the Commodore, Topal Evvie Elna Fleece twins, Arthur, their landlady, and Uncle Dewey.
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Marcia Greene
South
Crochet
Mrs. Crochet
Commodore
Topal
Evvie
Elna
Fleece
Arthur
Dewey
Crochet Family Aims for a Home in a Ticklish Play
Crocheting Mrs Crochet and her family chase a dream of a tidy home when a $60 back tax house emerges. Topal’s tensions, rages, and a plan to borrow falter as Tobin is injured and a river captain arrives with help that fails to clear the path. The plot twists lead to a hopeful, humorous struggle. The play runs the 28th and 29th with 75 cent tickets at Cleveland’s.
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Mr. Tobin
Topal
Crochet
Mr. Crochet
Clevelands
Great Big Doorstep Audience Picks Favorite Lines
Samples from the coming comedy include David Piper praising a man, Sandra Bailey declaring a walk to save the house, Carol Armstrong asking about the Commodore, and Verlee Reist calling a speaker an overgrown marsh boar. Attendees urged to see the show.
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David Piper
Jim Short
Sandra Bailey
Carol Armstrong
Commodore
Ray Kirkdorffer
Bonnie Larson
Slaughter House
Chuck Crandall
Verlee Reist
Dolores Bright
Arthur
David Iper
Jerry Hodgson
Doris Stewart
Marcia Green
Acquainted with Dolores Bright Senior at Hi-Lites Staff
Dolores Bright, a senior, balances three core subjects with many activities. She is secretary trained, civics and bookkeeping, cheerleader this season, Homecoming attendant, Glee Club and mixed chorus member, senior news writer, Edorian staffer, Pep Club president, Thespians member, and stars in the upcoming play The Great Big Doorstep after performing A Sunny Morning. Her February birthday brought a beautiful amends, and after graduation she plans Northwestern for a year then marriage. Her hobbies include roller skating, horseback riding, and driving a Kaiser.
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Dolores Bright
Dolores
Girls Glee Club
Hi-Lites
Edorian
Thespians
Northwestern
Kaiser
Editorial urging student action to boost U S voter turnout
The piece notes international turnout rates in Japan England and Italy and contrasts them with the 41 percent U S participation. It urges high school students to study issues and candidates then discuss with parents friends and relatives to form informed opinions and vote, arguing this strengthens democracy and reduces public dissatisfaction.
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U. S
Japan
England
Italy
U.S
F F A Wins Awards In North Central District Contest
F F A members traveled to Story City for the North Central Sub District contest and earned three gold awards for the chapter treasurer book and reporter scrapbook plus their parliamentary procedure team. They also won one silver, two bronze and one participant award.
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Story City
DeKalb
Farm Bureau
Iowa Falls
New Providence FA. Fpf. A
New Providence F.F.A
Eldora
Tattlin Till Returns and Eldora High News
The Eldora High School community notes Tattlin Till is back in action and reports a upcoming talent show. It highlights Dan Callahan’s Non-Stackable Locker invention, praises the recent Eldora play The Great Big Duststen, and urges support for the state debate contest with Friday noon movies.
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Tattlin Till
Eldorian
Eldora High School
Dan Callahan
Eldora High
Verlee Reist
David Piper
Bonnie Larson
Dave Piper
Commodore
Verlee
Thas
All-Chillun
God of Creation Shown at High School Gym
A senior high audience viewed the Moody Bible Institute presentation God of Creation on Wednesday at 10 30 AM in the gym. The film opened with a Bible quotation linking scripture to astronomy and explored creation, nature, and the belief that God is creator who loves mankind.
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Moody Bible Institute
God of Creation
God
Quad Sci Sponsors Roller Skating Party
Quad Sci sponsored a skating party at Ritlands Tuesday night. A large crowd enjoyed the event despite a few spills, with attendees leaving the schoolhouse by private car at seven and returning afterward.
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Quad Sci
Quad
Sci
Ritlands
Basketball Boys Attend Tournaments
Town City hosted Eldora boys basketball in the first round of the Boys State Tournaments with support from local volunteers Mr. Green, Mr. McLaren, and Mr. DeVault providing transport. Eldora beat Grundy Center and Glenwood in the high interest matchups while noting a close regular season loss to the Spartans. An aside mentions wage trends since the Korean War era with hourly earnings rising faster than the cost index.
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Eldora
Green
McLaren
DeVault
Grundy Center
Glenwood
Spartans
Committees Named for Senior Class Day Plans
Last Thursday seniors met in room 8 to form committees for Class Day. Everyone has a task and will stay busy. Other business covered the class trip with a committee appointed to scout suitable locations and a later meeting scheduled to decide the destination.
Spiritual Singer to Be Presented Friday
A Negro spiritual singer, Mr McFarlin, will entertain senior and junior high students on Friday March 28. Once a polio victim, he has shown courage and become a nationally known singer. Admission is 25 cents for all students. time to be announced, likely in the afternoon.
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McFarlin
Stretch Your Budget with Classified Ads in Herald-Index
Local readers can stretch dollars through the Herald-Index classifieds. Explore deals on goods, services, and timely notices. Savings opportunities include budget buys, sale items, and community listings designed to help households manage expenses.
Appointment of Administrator for Inger Sampson estate
State of Iowa Hardin County notice of appointment and qualification as administrator of the estate of Inger Sampson deceased Hardin County. Creditors and claimants are asked to present claims to the administrator for allowance and file with the Clerk of the District Court. Dated March 18 1952. Clerks Office Hardin County Iowa Deputy Ruth M. Piper.
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State OF
Iowa
Hardin County
Inger Sampson
Tattlin Til Tomorrow Skating Party Nets Quiet Gossip
Tattlin Til Tomorrow notes another Quad Sci skating party last Tuesday with many students attending despite bad weather. Marilyn M won back a class ring, while new steady couples emerge and junior high pals mingle. Bill C transfers rings to Janice A as gossip swirls about freshmen Mary B Clyde C Joan B Jerry C Pat B and others.
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Quad Sci
Till
Barbara G
Jane G
Verlin M
Marilyn M
Maggie
Jr. High
Phil B
Hubard
Sylva
Bill C
Janice A
Gordon L
Carol A
Jim “Wienie” Hubbard
Richard Roll
Ann
Mary B
Clyde C
Joanb
Jerry C
Barry R
Pat B
Spring Fever Affects Students At Work And School
Spring brings a surge of energy as students show renewed drive in studies and chores. Mentors note growing focus on assignments and tasks, while some seek more outdoor activities amid improving weather.
End of School Year Motivates Study Drive
Drowsiness in class sparks a call to action for students to boost effort in the final quarter. The editorial urges consistent study to secure lasting high school records, noting spring fever fades with active mental engagement.
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Real Moss
Tayo
Doris Stewart Fleece
Martia
Elna Topal
Serry Hodgson
Chas. Crandall Dewey
Bonie Larson
Beaumont Crochet
Evyvie
Hi-Lites Staff
Joylyn Winters
George Faggives
Aulbee
Donna Luglan
Lite Pole
Norma Burns
Joan Balvant
Delores Dixon
Student Council
Gordon Lamb
Darrell Scott
Bob Bateson
Jerry Short
Charles Crandall
Jane Wallis
Peggy McNertney
Pelores Bright
Miss Vanderheyden
Glen Gaede
Norma Jeske
Leone Bowers
Barbara Holcomb
Frank Nowasell
Jerry Crosser
Matilda Tresemer
Tom Irwin
Lorraine Shaw
Phyllis Williams
Kay Frazer
Thelma Vasey
Margy Priske
Mary Lou Brown
Marilyn Friske
Carol Mitchell
LeRoy Cakerbce
Mary Beach
Sylva Steckler
Jane Perkins
Arlene Kirkdorffer
Barbara Row
Neva Doss
Bette Trout
Donna Saylor
Mary Lou Johnson
Doris Lamasters
Mary Brock
Gayle Ruby
Ramona Ware
Editorial
Herald - Index Ads
Ford
Ads Herald-Index Pub. Co
Tattlin
Rev. L
Eldora Herrald-Ledger
Hawkeye Furnace and Equipment CO
Acee
Andrle & Creps Furniture Store
Hardin County Savings Bank
Ann Willis K. Bramwell
Eastman W. Nuckolls
Robert R. Frown
Clark D. Bramwell
W. K. Bramwell, Jr
Howard Calfee
Frank Jackson
Keith -Strother
G. C . Bramwell
P. F
Bramwell
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