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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1957

Page

3

Hi Lites from E H S Band and Chorus at Waverly Contest

The E H S concert band directed by Charles Mahaffey earned Division I ratings at the Waverly music contest on May 4 joining five bands with top marks. The band performed F Suite by Gustav Holst. The mixed chorus under Mrs Froning also earned its fourth consecutive Division I rating singing Bread Of Tears Arise O God and Show Thy Might and Alleluia. Hubbard band also won Division I for its F Suite. A band member and parent picnic followed at the youth building hosted by the Hand Boosters.

E.H.S Waverly Charles Mahaffey Gustav Holst God

Eldora Jr Sr Banquet Delights With South Sea Theme

Eldora high school hosted the junior senior banquet on Saturday May 11 with a South Sea Islands theme. Students served as note carriers and servers in grass skirts and Bermuda shorts while decorations included a volcano scene and bamboo huts. The event featured a prom in the gym with a Bobby Andrews band, a recreation room, a showing of the film South Sea Woman, and a prize buffet.

Eldora Eldora High School South Sea Islands Rod Riemenschneider Dean Otto Donna Barr Carol Gaede Ann Dornsbach Nancy Harvey Linda Bekemeier Diane Cobb Laura Cable Jane Langehough Jo Kramer Barb Fierson Margaret Maroni Celia Perkins Jin Shadle Mr. Zender Bobby Andrews Jim Harms

Thanks Staff: End-of-year note from Hi-Lites staff thanks sponsor and team

The Hi-Lites staff thanks Mrs Skidmore and the entire staff for a year of hard work and fun. It also wishes Sue and the new staff luck next year and offers practical advice on leadership and expectations.

Sue

Banquet wrapup and class yearbook notes from EHS

The Hi-Lites column reflects a lively EHS year end banquet with jokes and shout outs. Mentions Tom Flickinger Denny Putnam Jim Hough Beverly Winter Jay Cakerice Pat Hibbs and Pat Fin as well as plans for bands and navigation courses. The column thanks Mrs Skidmore Sue Brown and staff for organizing and hints at graduation and football plans.

Pride of K H 8S secretarial class wrap up

This week reports on the secretarial practice class with Mary June Starn and Maxine Schultz. Mary June works at the law offices of Cameron Dickinson and Ose, taking dictation and transcribing. Maxine divides time between the Congregational church with Rev Ralph Imes and the Lutheran church with Rev John Zimmermann, handling filing mimeographing and transcribing letters. Both hope to pursue secretarial work after high school.

Mary June Starn Maxine Schultz Mary June Cameron, Dickinson Ose Ralph GB. Imes John Zimmermann Lutheran Church Mary Jane Maxine

Poison Ivy Meaning Sparks Mixed Reactions At Class

Last week in the rush to define lit pollin the term Necropolis was clarified as a cemetery. This week the word poison ivy is explained sparking varied student reactions about contact and effects.

Connie Travis David Nehring Bob Smith Barbara O'Bryan John Rooks Howard Munson Byron Vigars Nancy Harvey Polly Crosley Denny Putnam Jim Follett Gary Farrer Chuck Reynolds Heide Asu Frank Norris Lynn Gunderson

When Should We Let Up

JO KRAMER urges students to resist loafing as the school year ends. Seniors pursue graduation plans while juniors stay busy. With report cards pending, students are urged to finish strong, develop good study habits, and avoid letting up until graduation.

JO Kramer

Tigers Take Second in North Cedar League Meet

The Tigers finish second behind Grundy Center which won with 87 points. Eldora scores 57 and LaPorte City 49, Jesup 48. Eldora’s 440 relay with Cote Shadle Ramsell Hollingworth leads, Crosser wins discus, and several Tigers place in sprints, distance runs, and relays with multiple second and third finishes.

Tigers Grundy Center Eldora LaPorte City Jesup Cote Shadle Ramsell Hollingworth Mike Crosser Pulse Flickinger Jeske Ron Walters Granzow Simpson Frazer Otto Eggleston Simons Teachers College

Eldora teams in meet chase Class B title

Phil Simpson tied for second in the high jump while Ronnie O Bryan and Mike Crosser tied for third in pole vault and shot put respectively as Eldora’s track squad impressed coach Dale DeVault. Grundy Center looms as the main challenger for the Class B title next meet Saturday. The Tiger golf team fell to Hampton 188 to 170, with several regulars missing. This is the editor’s final Tiger column and a note to catch Town Falls.

Phil Simpson Ronnie O'Bryan Mike Crosser Dale DeVault Grundy Eldora Tiger Golf Hampton Iowa Falls Ackley Tiger Denny Town Falls

Hi-Lites Staff Announced For Next School Year

The Hi-Lites staff for next year is named with Sue Brown as editor and Jo Kramer as assistant editor. The writing team includes Sue Poll, Jo Swasand, Ann Dornsbach, and others, to publish the final paper on May 21. New columns and twists are planned, with staff selections led by Mr. Marsden and Mrs. Skidmore.

Sue Brown Jo Kramer Marsden Skidmore Sue Poll Jo Swasand Ann Dornsbach Tiger Growl Dick Monteith Rodney Riemenschneider Dick Scott Louise Otto E.H.L Rae Griffel F.H.A. News Celia Perkins Sharon Kusserow Terry Way Maralyn Marske Pam Putnam Delly Perkins Laura Cable Verla Jean Dobbrunz Pat Hibbs Karen Saylor Diane Cobb Dave Nehring Carol Gaede Jim Harms Annette Rogers Judy Rogers Judy Griffitt Zora Barnes Pam Zimmermann Karen Bright Barb O'Bryon

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Hot Springs Arkansas

FHA News Ends Year With Potluck at Lodge

FHA News notes the year ends with a May 2 mother-daughter potluck at the lodge drawing 48 attendees. Wanda Kirkdorffer reported on the Stala FHA Convention held in Des Moines March 16 and 17. Sheridan Simong says the year was very good and hopes for improvement next year.

FHA Wanda Kirkdorffer Stala Fha Des Moines Sheridan Simong

Coming Events By Loretta McCarty

May 15 marks seniors last day with golf at Town Fails and Awards Day. May 16 features golf at Waterloo. May 17 includes Class Day and semester tests plus the Junior High Prom. May 18 covers the state track meet and May 20 continues semester tests. May 21 hosts Junior High and High School commencements, and May 22 is last day for report cards.

Town Waterloo

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Versa J. Dobdrunz Hubbard The Hand Boosters By Denny Putman Tom Flickinger Beverly Winter Jim Hough New Providence Jim Halls of Jay Cakerice We Prophecy Jim S United States EHS Treachers Sheridan Jane G Tom Fin Loren Doughty Dornseach Flite Neva Cable Dodger. Beverages Dodger Beverages Eldora Grocers Don's Royal Blue Community Food Crossan GRO Schumacher Walt Dodger United Food Mrt Jack & Jill Hi-Lites FUR Coat Factory Fur Counselor Eldora Heralds Loretta McCarty Tomor Hardin County Savings Bank Consumers Loan Department F.d.1.c Eldore B & L Service Iowa United States Brewers Foundation Bes Moines
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