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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1951
Page
3
Seniors at Eldora High turn their attention to college planning and upcoming events. The small groups performed in Grinnell on April 27 28, the large groups travel to Mason City on May 5, and a May 18 class trip to Des Moines is planned. The Senior Junior Banquet is set for May 12 as juniors keep the event a secret.
Diverse residents guess the library address and street location. Answers range from 14th avenue to south of the courthouse, with obscured remarks about proximity to Crosley’s Farm Store, the hospital, or being indebt. The responses reveal confusion and inconsistent knowledge about the library’s exact street.
The piece chronicles a lively spring mood in a school setting with bells, a rushed study hall, and students eager for baseball and track. It notes teachers reacting to milder weather, a wide classroom window, and hints at a music contest and gossip columnist atmosphere as weeks wind down.
The editorial urges a city wide spring clean up in Eldora extending to Lee Tei and personal effort. It encourages improving homes and neighborhoods, with focus on school areas, study desks, and mental attitudes, urging students to finish the school year with a final push in their work. Rath Guenther signs off.
An irate junior letters the editor criticizing the senior class for failing to sell Eldora Tiger memorial car plates purchased in junior year. The writer notes about 100 signs remain unsold, mocks the seniors for hesitation, urges action and disposal of the leftovers.
The Eldora High School student council postpones the Home Talent Show from April 27 to a later date due to a conflict with music contest. Mary Heslop, secretary, will submit a $4 membership to the National Association of Student Councils. Hosts named Verlene Huehn, Shirley Follett, Bob Bateson, and Frank Nowasell. Baseball tournament set for April 30 to May 3 at the fairgrounds with ticket sales by student council on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
The page lists editors and staffers including Roberta Essig as editor and sports editor Jerry Hodgson, with Mary Lu Heslop Ruth Guenther on the editorial board, Bey Bauer and others in various roles. It names Rita Jacobs Dolores Dixon and Mary Farmer among contributors, plus Willard Wehrman and Bob Bateson as ag reporters.
A detailed list of crew members for the upcoming May 8 and 9 plays outlines roles from stage management lighting and costumes to properties makeup and house management. Directors include Gordon Dickinson and Pat Irwin, with George Fagg as stage manager.
George Janssen, chair of the city safety congress, announced district contest winners from EHS. Five students, Jerry Foster Shirley Follett Marilyn Green Roberta Essig and Pat Irwin, earned awards. Roberta won third prize at state for Dont dim someone s bright future dim your bright lights.
In a reflective tone the writer notes four weeks left in the term and critiques local music interest. A Grundy high school band visit and an EHS concert are mentioned as part of school activities, followed by a poll showing only 6 of 21 students read the column weekly.
A playful feature asks who Jim Foster might have been with Friday night after a broken finger while a senior and gal clash, Gordon Lamb dodges gossip, and juniors and seniors buzz about an upcoming banquet. Ruth Guenther prepares for a future rival baby sister with happiness.
Pictora Highs fine music department presented its annual pre contest concert in the gym. The program imitated contest situations as groups prepare for Mason City contest this Saturday. The boys glee club opened with The Sea Gypsy and All Through the Night. girls glee club followed with Oh God We Sing Thy Praise Steal Away and Tirlomba. Mixed chorus sang Come Thou Holy Spirit There is a Balm in Gilead Good News. After intermission the concert band finished with Prelude to Kunnhild Ballad for Band and Little March. Earl Dunn former instrumental music instructor acted as judge and offered critiques.
Till reports on a lively blind date scene with Pat S and Joe enjoying a dance at the Hemp Mill. She notes humorous moments, sightings of friends on a late afternoon train platform, and a trio of couples including Marilyn Green, Carol Armstrong, and Sharon W. plus a new Ford for Ramona and Marv.
We, ag students, note weather jokes aside, oats in ground or bin, farm gear in soil. Contests ended for spring, plans begin for next year. Some members and new instructor Mr. Smith will travel to Wisconsin to buy dairy heifers and calves. We wish Mr. Purcell luck at Newton and thank him for guidance and keeping the chapter active. Mr. Purcell start-
In Wellsburg a junior girl with long light brown hair blue eyes 5 5 tall sings in the glee club and is a cheerleader who supports basketball teams. classmates deduce the subject is Janice Persons.
Junior mothers met on 1 April 1925 to approve the banquet menu and elect a chairman. Mrs. Piper was chosen chairwoman. Committees are led by Mrs. Albee for entrees, Mrs. Tresemer for meat and potatoes, Mrs. Tietz for salad, Mrs. Saylor for vegetables, Mrs. Luglan for dessert, and Mrs. Cakerice for miscellaneous. Mrs. Luglan was also named secretary to collect bills.
Notice is given that the undersigned have been appointed and qualified as Administrators With Will Annexed of the estate of Martha Ann Hagelin deceased of Hardin County Iowa. All persons indebted are asked to pay promptly and those having claims must file them with the undersigned for allowance. Dated April 24 May 1951. Clerk of District Court Fred L. Millen.
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