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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

2

FFA Elects 51 52 Officers at El Dora Chapter

The El Dora FFA elected officers for 1951 52: president Kenneth Stienfeldt vice president Lowell Wieman secretary Howard Cake rice treasurer Bob Rash reporter Ray Rash sentinel Bob Ris se parliamentarian Dale Minteer student council Bob Risse. They begin July 1. Activities included Kiwanis May 3 entertainment and Freshman Creed by Bob Risse.

Eldora Chanter F.F.A Kenneth Stienfeldt Lowell Wieman Howard Cakerice Bob Rash Ray Rash Sentinel Bob Risse Dale Minteer FFA Kiwanis Richard Kiettke Kenny Bahr Jim Lyman Kenny Dalldorf Marlin Kirkdorffer Willard Wherman

Lite Poll Plays: Cast Share Favorite Lines

A list of cast members from a small play discusses their favorite spoken lines. Each performer recalls lines from Curse You Jack Dalton Advantages of Being Shy Murders of Miriam and other remarks, revealing inside jokes and moments. The piece ends by musing what the play would be like if all these lines appeared together.

Senior sighs and memories as graduation nears

Editorial reflecting on the approaching end of the school year at E.ELS, noting mixed feelings among seniors about leaving classmates, teachers, and experiences, and contemplating future paths after receiving the diploma. Mary Lu Heslop offers a personal voice on nostalgia and forward-looking hope.

E.els Mary Lu Heslop

Darts at the Arts Presents Three Farces This Week

The column urges readers to attend the one act plays Curse You Jack Dalton The Advantages of Being Shy and Murders of Miriam on May 8 and 9 at eight o'clock. It praises the trio as different from the usual melodrama romance or mystery and promises strong entertainment from the limited stage run.

Jack Dalton Miriam Hal

Tigers Triumph In First Round Sec Tournament Win

In a 6 to 1 victory over Owasa Eldora High’s baseball team led by pitcher Mitchell. Ike Allbee tied the game with a steal of home after Owasa scored first, then Eldora pulled ahead with two more runs before Mitchell’s bases loaded double cleared three. Mitchell also hit a long triple earlier. Our track team placed third at the North Iowa Cedar league meet earning two large trophies for the school.

EHL Owasa Mitchell Tiger EHS Jack Bowman Ovwasa Eldora Ike Allbee

Three One Acts Tonight Wed Eldora High School Plays

Three one act plays presented at Eldora High School tonight and tomorrow, 8 p.m. tickets 35 and 50 cents. Curate a mel o drama Curse You Jack Dalton features the Dalton mansion and a cast led by Ardyce Clemons Marilyn Green Gordon Lamb Mary Farmer. The Murders of Miriam a romantic mystery features Michael Stone detective Jerry Hodgson Roberta Essig Romana Ware Janice Persons Bob Bateson Kenneth Dalldarf. The Advantages of Being Shy a modern romantic comedy set in Iris Grey s office with Joy Lee Donna Lugian Tom Dave Wilson and others. Scenes show a range from ridiculous to dramatic with ample variety for all audiences.

Duar Aletha Kebschull Miriam Jerry Hodgson Dave Wilson Iris Joy Lee Ramona Ware Bob Bateson Marvin Broer Jack Dalton Bertha Mary Jo Short Kenneth Dalldorf Mary Swasand Nancy Jones Gordon Lamb Willie Rebschull Janice Persons Roberta Essig Marilyn Green Eldora High School Mr. Hoag Pat Irwin Gordon Dickinson Dalton Mansion Donna Dalton Ardyce Clemons Eloise Dalton Anna Alvarado Mary Farmer Egbert van Horn William Kebsehall Bertha Blair Richard Blair Michael Stone Miriam Stone Stanley Aletha Rebschull Alice Beecher Romana Ware Elsa Mac Beecher Alice Charlie Davis Michael Kenneth Dalldarf Iris Grey Donna Lugian Helen Tom Janet Oliva Miss Blakely Betty Minteer Eveyone

Track Members Get High Ratings at Cedar Falls Meet

The Eldora team posted many top finishes at Cedar Falls last Monday, April 30, with Beep Anderson and Dick Stone capturing multiple firsts. Eldora placed third overall as T.C. and Traer claimed first and second in their events, followed by a Tuesday medal assembly recognizing the wins.

EHS Cedar Falls Beep Anderson Dick Stone Anderson Kenny Wagner Frank Walde Stone Ike Allbee Roger Harrington Eldora Prosser Hackney T.C Traer

Beep Anderson Studies Busy School Schedule

Getting Acquainted highlights Beep Anderson a popular senior who excelled in basketball football and track with a 10.7 second 100 yard dash. He also participates in mixed chorus and boys glee club singing second tenor and this year studies civics commercial law geometry and physics amid a busy social calendar.

Beep Anderson

Banquet Plans Move Forward At Local High School

Invitations sent to seniors and teachers as Ramona Ware leads seating plans. Students balance events including vocal and instrumental music contests, track and baseball, while English students finish discussion groups on college television advertising and movies.

Ramona Ware

Secrets and anticipation mark E H S junior senior banquet

Spring whispers and secret boxes frame E H S halls as juniors fear decorations failing while seniors savor a lavish free meal and entertainment. Sophomores serve and enjoy, freshmen await their turn, and all agree this banquet will be memorable for everyone involved.

Till News The Rainy Week Gossip At EHS

Till shares schoolyard gossip amid rain and spring fever. Highlights include junior senior banquet intrigue, car sightings, and May birthdays at EHS. Mentions of Kenny S Delores B Donna L and Dave W Julie C and a sixth grader boy noted. Max Montz reports a new cat and Pine Lake lodge openings.

Till Kenny S Delores B Donna L Dave W Jane Frank Julie C Duane Lloyd's Pine Lake Lodge Grand Central Station Max Montz Max Wellsburg Gary Parker

Wondering column notes cheerful spring happenings

Readers mail in with gossip on missing Roger Harrington in Des Moines and a carload of girls hoping to find Home Sweet Home again. Jokes on Miss Milliken gum knowledge, Willard Wehrman visits to Upper Pine Lake, junior-senior banquet couples, corsage tips, Nancy Jones and Joe’s car, three act plays tonight, and curiosity about the Lite Poll lines.

Roger Harrington Des Moines R. Jacobs Miss Milliken Willard Wehrman Upper Pine Lake J.B Nancy Jones Joe Nancy Adultorium

Candid Student Council Notes Hint at Events and Jokes

A breezy campus column praises track rivals and mentions Gordon Lamb high jump attempts. It asks why Neg Broor is called Pit and teases the upcoming council talent show with names like Fagg Lyle Piper and Ronnenburg, plus jokes about mail service and diesel trains.

Gordon Lamb Howard Cakerlce Tarzan Jim Foster M and St. L Fagg Lyle” Piper Ronnenburg

Nature walk and classroom notes from third grade

Students describe a Thursday nature walk noting weeping willow white birch poplar and cedar trees plus a mourning dove on a tele phone wire. They observe tulips irises dutchmans breeches blue sky green grass and record bark leaves and sticks.

Tommy North Roger Dutchman Rachel Berry

How the Tree Got to Me Black

A narration describes a man named Smith felling a tree with a hatchet in a forest. He marks the tree for his men to cut, sawing proceeds from one side and the tree falls away. Timbers are moved by horse power to the river, rolled into the water, and sent to Mr. Black who owns the saw mill.

Smith

A Little Tree That Grew Up and Eldora Entrants Shine

A narrative recounts a tree growing and being sawed, paired with a report from Eldora Iowa where Jimmy Schueller led a contest with over 4000 contestants. Eldora’s 16 entries mostly won divisions, with performers Dave Wilson Pat Trwin Mary Farmer Shirley Follett and others earning praise for a strong showing.

State of Iowa Dave Wilson Pat Trwin Mary Farmer Shirley Follett Eldora

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