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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1953

Page

3

Tiger Growl Athlete of the Week Kenny Collins shines

In a May 5 track meet at T C postponed by weather, Katsy Collins took second in shot put with 45 feet 1371 inches as Kenny Collins earns Athlete of the Week. He excels in field events, placed in Drake Relays and Mo H relay events, and lettered in basketball and football.

T. C Katsy” Collins Kenny Collins Katsy Tigers Drake Mason City Kenny

Graduation reflections and future plans in a senior class column

The banquet capped a long run as the juniors impressed with their effort against odds while seniors prepare to leave the school for college, state universities, or military service. Ronald Oldenburg will attend UNC, others head to Iowa and Iowa State, and the class faces a year of decisions amid nineties. The writer notes the new electric typewriter in the typing room and hints at debate trips, closing with a see you next week.

University of North Carolina EHS Ronald Oldenburg South North Carolina Iowa University Iowa State Uncle Sam Niffty Balvant Jack Dickenson

Final Editorial Fades as Senior Writes Goodbye Note

A high school senior reflects on leaving The Whalis of EHS with a note about resigning and a sense of mixed emotion. He recalls loyal readers his parents and son and notes classmates planning for graduation while senior jokes about extortion letters. He signs off with Uncle Sam Wants You and says high school will be missed.

Valse Sam

Penn College Boys Quartet Visits Oskaloosa High

The Boys Quartet of Penn College in Oskaloosa performed for EHS students. Allan Jacobs of Port Antonio Jamaica spoke about his homeland and life in America. The quartet featured Denzs Hoskins Floyd Brockmeyer Calvin Hartbeck and Bob Shields, all Iowa natives. The audience enjoyed religious songs and a few novelty numbers.

EHS Penn College Oskaloosa Allan Jacobs Port Antonio Jamaica British West Indies William Penn Jacobs America Denzs Hoskins Floyd Brockmeyer Calvin Hartbeck Bob Shields Sheilds Quaker Heights Pine Lake Eldora

Back With Seniors Phyl lis Williams and Mary Ann Schultz

Phyllis Williams reports civics Latin bookkeeping and English IV. She belongs to the girls glee club works as a Hi- Lites typist and enjoys fried chicken basketball dancing and television. Her plans after graduation are open. Mary Ann Schultz studies civics bookkeeping English IV secretarial training and works at the County Extension Office. She likes sewing and Wheel of Fortune and basketball and will work at the Extension Office after graduation.

Phyllis Williams Mary Ann Schultz Phyllis Girl’s Glee Club Mary Ann County Extension Office

American Way 6th grade tests and prize essays

Students in 6th grade study geography spelling health and literature with upcoming tests and health class activities. Junior High writers draft centennial essays with prizes of 3.00 2.00 and 1.00 for first second and third places.

Jr. High

Centennial enthusiasm shared by town residents

Sue McLeran and twelve others express strong support for a Centennial celebration. They praise three fun days, community participation, and events like Whisker Club and Buttons and Bows. Residents predict broad enjoyment and a successful, cooperative project.

Sue McLeran Eldon Lewis Donna Long Bette Bateson Marilyn Miller Lyle Steinfeldt Mary Butler Max Higgason Meredith Monteith

Birthdays List for May month residents

The following have birthdays in May Ray Shephard 5 Gary Button 7 Jack Neubauer 7 Rollin Lightfield 11 Jim Shaw 11 Craig Froning 13 Terry Leaf 16 Barbara Putnam 16 Meredith Monteith 21 Frank Lyman 25 Ray Rash 28.

Jin Ray Shephard Gary Button Jack Neubauer Rollin Lightfield Jim Shaw Craig Froning Terry Leaf Barbara Putnam Meredith Monteith Frank Lyman Ray Rash

TATTLIN TILL Well kids two weeks left in school for summer

Well kids only two more weeks of school to go and we'll be free. Oh Happy Day. Banquet is over and things are quiet. Seniors salute the juniors and many new couples appeared at the banquet and Sunday night. Eugene and Edwin were seen with Jean Otto. Pat Mc is praised for science work with private tutoring. Congrats to new steady couples Tiny and Ka Miffin and Irem Grundy.

EHS Till Eugene Edwin Jean Otto Pat Mc Kelvin Tiny Ka Miffin Irem Grundy

Seniors Choose Clear Lake Trip With Surf Dance

The class met and selected a trip to Clear Lake on May 20. Plans include staying at the Surf for a formal dance that night and packing food for a picnic.

Clear I Lake Surf

May events listed with graduations and notices

A compact listing shows events from Thursday May 14 through Monday May 25 including music show, a senior trip to Clear Lake, class day, Sunday May 24, a baccalaureate, and May 25 graduation. Also two executor appointment notices from Hardin County Iowa detail estate proceedings for Sarah Kirkdorffer and William N Himmel with deadlines and attorney details.

Clear Lake

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