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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
2
A reflective school day moment captures a student’s idle thoughts during study hall about stage props, plaques, yearbooks, and classroom life. The narrator muses on memories, mysteries, and the buzzing classroom atmosphere as the bell finally rings.
On Saturday May 5 Eldora High School bands and choruses competed at Mason City for the state contest. The girls glee club earned a division I rating at 9 20 a m, the band performed around 11 30, and the boys glee club and chorus sang at 1 40 and 3 p m. All earned firsts, giving Eldora perfect scores for the 1951 event.
A quirky column surveys student questions about hair styles weather school out dates banquets and plays. It riffs on Pat H Wil l ie K and Beep Anderson while teasing seniors juniors and a class trip with playful speculation about a King and Queen.
The column reviews a busy year with stage mishaps a curtain fall and a mustache joke. It notes the music department’s good showing and wishes to teachers Aurand and Britsch. A summer work survey hints many underclassmen will work. seniors likely too. Jerry Hodgson sweated through a performance needing makeup touchups. Next week promises a special feature.
Orlan Mitchell reflects in a high school editorial on remembering duties to the school as students become adults. He urges respecting rules, solving needs, and planning for a future building to avoid crowding and maintain a strong school community.
A published letter from an Irate Junior criticizes the senior class for not selling EHS car plates. The writer challenges seniors to present a concrete plan for selling the signs, noting the common saying it is easier said than done and inviting a group response.
The student council discussed next year’s lecture course numbers and noted repetition of groups in prior years. The program for next year includes Roberta Bobbe, mezzo soprano, May 8. Ballet Trio, Feb 14 2:45. The Carrolls imitations, Mar 28. Petries Woodwind Ensemble and Cale Marionettes with dates not set. Al Bell is scheduled.
Junior Beverly Cordes known as Bey or Billie stands about 5-2 with green eyes and brown hair. She tackles six subjects Latin II geometry chemistry English II history and driver's training, loves chemistry, and lists glee club and basketball as activities. Her pet peeve is crowded hallways and she aims to become a nurse in a government hospital in Panama.
Eldora’s FFA members attended a Rotary dinner to showcase activities. Purcell spoke on vocational education and FFA. Bob Risse presented the Freshman Creed. The parliamentary team demonstrated motions and amendments while Willard Wehrman discussed Town Farmer Degree requirements. Kenneth Bahr and Jim Lyman repaired the gas motor. plows and soil work continued. lost yellow cat Tom last seen near Marlin Kirkdorffer place.
Till hints this column may end with next year’s writer. She lists gossip from students Tom Irwin Diane Dickinson and Dan Callahan while noting backstage flirtations at one act plays and a couple seen during the event. Doris L. and Mary Brock date Steamboat Rock men after church Sundays, with calls for a friend to join social outings.
Darrell Scott announces the list for a gala night labeled Tropical Lounge Banquet. Donna and Ike enter first as guests enjoy a lounge with west door entry, rugs and a Coke machine, while Hampton troupe plays soft dinner music and Vand erligans from Grinnell perform later.
A collection of reader quotes reflects varied views on Mother's Day. Participants consider gifts, finances, family traditions, and emotional appreciation, with many noting a special day to honor mothers and express gratitude.
Darts at the Arts invites audiences to both nights of plays in Seoul with varied performances. An actress narrowly escaped injury as a wall set nearly struck her. Mary Farmer and Pat Irwin are praised as top state soloists while two others depart.
Jr High promotes bicycle safety with Evgyona and Mr Camp's classes hiking daily to study Iowa flora. A new student from Marshalltown joins amid spring fever. The drive to loan books succeeds as students bring their own volumes. thanks are extended to participants.
Three one act plays were presented May 8 amid typical backstage chaos. Casts struggled with costumes, makeup, and hair as gears shifted and props moved, then flats occasionally toppled during setup before the performances finally went off smoothly.
During the last play the curtain opened and a flat began to topple causing brief audience surprise. Ardyce and Mary remained unfazed and continued with the performance as a string of one act plays proceeded. Read The Index on Friday.
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