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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1955
Page
3
A chaotic collage of joking notes and fake names appears alongside a Dallas aircraft plant job form. The mix includes satirical definitions, urban legends of merit and dating woes, and a tongue in cheek Youth Building Fund appeal pushing community involvement despite the oddball humor and scattered excerpts.
Four Cedar Rapids high school students shared European travel experiences from a two month stay in European homes under the American Field Service. The program included glide segments and a panel discussion moderated by Kelvin Huehn.
By Don Bek elders note senior class is short on funds yet eager for the annual Eldorian edition. Seniors are urged to save for graduation announcements due April first and name cards. A recent Fine Arts Night supported Eldora’s entry in the District Speech Contest in Cresco on March 26.
The Freshman Fifteen opened the concert Sunday performing Stout Hearted Men and Roadways under Mrs Crens ing and led by Verla Dobbrunz. First interviews feature Jan De ICook and Ronald Culley discussing hobbies subjects foods moves and local views.
Sheridan Simons urges daily reading for current events and enjoyment. He argues reading builds knowledge and offers escape, urging students to read more and discover what they miss, and notes a parliamentary team contest in Fort Dodge on March 26 with a Kiwanis demonstration as final prep.
A dull period at the Ag Department follows the parent and son banquet which concluded successfully. Freshmen and sophomores begin the last nine weeks of school in shop while juniors and seniors move to the classroom for year in review and new plans.
Sal writes of report cards debt and party week at Butler's for Pat MecNertney's birthday. Heslop house secrecy precedes Don Bek birthday party. Lilian H Shaw and Jim Shaw seen as freshman senior couple. Loren grows popular. Prom plans face few obstacles. juniors avoid green stuff shortages. Romeo Lewis is introduced as Eldon Lewis with a mustache.
A cheeky school page interviews sophomore Sam Eugene Estes born in Eldora April 14 1938 and Connie Mae Krominga born August 2 1938 in Ackley. It lists their high school subjects activities transportation hobbies cars phrases and social antics in a lighthearted gossip tone. It mentions Sam with FFA football track baseball wrestling and Connie with FHA cheerleading and driving training.
Denny Putnam asks if there are too many activities while Gary Itchell and others share views. Some say there are too many and distract from academics. others argue variety boosts participation and a well rounded personality. Students emphasize choosing activities wisely and managing time. The piece notes a closing line about a color or number: 312 Red.
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