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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1953
Page
6
A school column urges support for Hi Y and Tri-Hi events at the Congregational Church next Monday at 12:30, while praising athletes Kenny Wagner and others. It notes coach Jim McLeran’s resignation, Dick Smith’s track manager role, and calls for student council ideas amid centennial celebrations.
Tuesday at Eldora High School buzzed with the novelty of report cards while a parade of idiosyncratic notes and social glimpses filled hallways. Mentions ranged from birthday cheers to couples and initials hinting at new seniors, with familiar names spotted in casual, playful chatter.
Eldora High School held a novelty slave auction among junior and senior classes to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Banquet. About $900 was raised with local merchants aiding, a WH0 tape broadcast, and Des Moines Register coverage.
A school notes third quarter honor roll with multiple misspellings and incomplete names across Seniors Timars Sophomores and Freshmen groups. The readable names include Kathleen Albin Joan Balvanz Dixie Cros ley Carla Granzow Jane Gran zow Peg McNertney Pat Priske Mary Ann Schultz and others.
In less than nine weeks students finish 12 or 13 years in school and the outcomes remain unclear. Seniors recall the final year is daunting and the regret of missed opportunities. The author urges underclassmen to observe opportunities, overcome shyness, and participate in activities to build skills.
The instrumental and vocal music departments at EHS staged a Sunday concert on March 22 at 3 30 PM in the High School Auditorium. Soloists included Edwin Brown Mary Lettow Donn Modlin Eugene Martin Tamma Crosley Louis Ziesman and Kay Griffel James Foster Kathleen Albin Leone Bowers Shirley Follet. Instrumental groups featured Trombone Quartet Woodwind Quartet Brass Quartet Sax Quartet Brass Sextet while vocal groups included Double Mixed Quartet Mixed Quartet and Girls Quartet with multiple named performers. The next concert is set for April 1 9 and the cast of Drop Dead attended Town City for Play Festival. Upcoming events include Easter vacation Career Day and Senior class play with several A students listed among participants.
The Hi Lites Tiger Growl selects Kenny Wagner as the first senior athlete of the spring campaign, highlighting his versatility as track and baseball near graduation. Eight issues remain, with seniors leading the roster as the programs head toward graduation.
Sixth graders wrapped up nine weeks with tests in social studies English spelling and physical education. March birthdays include Julie Myers Jo Ann Kramer Kathy Emmert Richard Neuhaur and Dean Ota. Seventh graders write business and friendly letters while De Vault covers Constitution in history and Engstrom teaches grooming in health. Eighth graders map Eldora's 10 000 population in civics class and compete with strong ideas.
Students in Iowa Falls send a note featured in the March issue of Hi-Lies. They discuss cheerleaders and express a clear stance on improving spirit and involvement. The piece reflects youth perspectives in a small-town periodical.
A 1953 Eldora Ledger student message thanks the Eldora High School cheerleaders for quality pep and outfits. The writeup mentions senior plans, graduation hopes, and various local acknowledgments. The piece also notes community members and alumni events, including memorials and church activities.
Eighteen members and one guest attended the Missionary Society meeting in the Community Church social room on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs E H Biersborn presided, with Mrs Bruce Barnes Mrs Fred Cummins and Mrs Edward Lundy as hostesses.
A speaker describes being restored to active life after severe rheumatic pain and widespread soreness. He details prior Rheumatoid Arthritis, deformities, and ankle setting, inviting further correspondence to share how relief was obtained.
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