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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
5
Students at EHS anticipate prom with nerves and fashion talk. Juniors delay decorations while seniors plan outfits and theme details. The gym transforms starting Wednesday as preparations rise. Saturday May 6 promises a festive night.
A survey of teacher prospects notes high demand for graduates especially in foreign language and science. Requirements include a BA and 4 years of college with a major in a subject 30 to 45 hours, plus potential for a Masters degree. Schools like Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls are highlighted as top options with strong guidance services.
Potpourri notes that a track team will attend the Teacher's College at Cedar Falls for the annual Conference Track Meet this coming Saturday at 6 30 p m. A Junior Senior banquet and prom are planned with the banquet in the grade school all purpose room and the prom in the old gym. Hi V elects officers for next year with President Rick Barnard Vice President Dave Shorts Secretary Jim McCrea Treasurer Phil Riemenschneider and Chaplain Curt Metlin.
A garbled staff roster lists roles and names for editors, assistants, proofreaders, typists, reporters, and department heads. The lines include Sponszz and names such as McDule, Hurst, Cote, Johnson, and Dorns bach among others, with numerous typist and reporter credits and fragmented spellings.
Eldora hosted Ackley on the home course under coach Christianson and won 186 to 209. Medalist Phil Reinminschneider led Eldora with 41 while Bill Girfell shot 51 for Ackley. Wayne Peshia and Jim Brown contributed, and Phil Rhemen schneider posted 39 in a 198 to 227 win over Iowa Falls. Medalist Osborn topped Iowa Falls with 53. .
From a survey of Eldora Class of '61 seniors 36 of 43, or 83 percent, plan further education. Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls draws eight students, followed by Iowa State University, Iowa State Teachers College, University of Iowa, Mason City Beauty College, and several other Iowa and out of state schools. Two grads remain undecided. Eleven graduates pursue immediate careers, with six in office work and five in other roles.
Eleven more days of school remain and seniors prepare for the Satur day prom theme rumored as Siberia in September. Calls for dates, partner picks for class day and graduation, and reflections on changes since junior high are noted as students push for daily athletic support and more track meets.
Hardin County Track Meet hosted Tuesday with Hubbard Town Falls Radcliffe Union Whitten Alden Eldora and Ackley among participants. Towa Falls led with 68 points and Eldora second at 61. EHS results include Dagit Stonebraker 1st in 220 and 100 yard dash, Palmitier 2nd in pole vault and 3rd in football throw, Gran zow 1st in 440 dash and 120 yard low hurdles, plus multiple relays.
Notice from Hardin County Iowa announces Alfred W. Last appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Albert Last deceased. Persons indebted or having claims must present them by specified dates to the executor and file with the Clerk of the District Court. Bateson Ryan Dunn attorneys. Clerk Mele District Court Hardin County Iowa. Dates April 11 1961 April 18 1961 May 4 1961.
In the picnic season headlines, Henrietta Van Maanen explains selecting ground beef. Three options exist ground chuck ground round and ground beef each with fat content affecting juiciness flavor shrinkage and cost. Ground chuck offers best balance of juiciness flavor and price.
Judith Dubberke daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Dubberke of Hubbard pledges Theta Gamma Nu sorority at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls.
Card of thanks recounts gratitude to doctors Nyquist Shorts and Glenn, hospital staff at Eldora Memorial, for care during Art Bright’s grave illness. Appreciates neighbors and friends for help with chores and sowing oats, plus pastors’ prayers.Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Art Bright and family.
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