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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

8

Seniors Travel To Des Moines on Class Journey

School seniors changed their trip destination from Clear Lake to Des Moines on Friday May 12. About 25 students rode the bus 9 AM to 11 AM exploring the Register and Tribune building, then the Capitol and nearby sites. The afternoon featured shopping and sights, with roller skating, dancing, bowling, and movies in the evening before the 11 PM bus departure.

Des Moines Clear Lake Harmon Bauer Register Tribune Capital Art

Untitled notes about school gossip and pranks at New Providence

A chain of informal lines from students names like Sylva Martin K Kenny B Marlin S and Mary references freshman odds and a sophomore sleepover at New Providence. Mentions Jaylyn Beep Hubbard Don and Weten with casual speculation on romances pranks and skating mishaps.

New Providence Sylva Jaylyn Carroll W Martin K Kenny B Marlin S Hubbard

Darts at the Arts peene at oe et dle May music contest wrap

May 6 ended the state contest for small groups and soloists at Perry. Nine division I ratings were awarded to BHS participants in the final round, including four small groups and five soloists. A Band Boosters banquet capped the event, honoring vocal and instrumental participants.

Perry BHS Ames EHS

Eldora First Graduating Class Commencement 1886

Eldora marks its first graduation on June 18 1886 at Opera Hall. Superintendent C F Woodward led eight starters to three graduates, with Minnie Elizabeth Wilcox valedictorian and Alice Farrow-Davis salutatorian. Class motto No steps backward. Alumni picnic planned at Eldora city park.

Opera Hall Eldora C. F. Woodward Alice Farrox-Davis Ola M. Blair Minnie Elizabeth Wilcox Academy Albion Town Minnie Elizabeth Wilcox Alice Farrow- Davis Davis

Class and Group Officers Elected For Coming Year

Orlan Mitchell heads next year's senior class with David Wilson junior leader and Gary Button sophomore head. Senior officers include Ruth Guenther vice president Marilyn Eggleton secretary Mary Jo Short treasurer Beep Anderson student council. Wilson's juniors include Ives Aubée president, Jaylyn Winters secretary Norma Burns treasurer and Frank Nowasell student council. Sophomores elect Kempton Huehn vice president Peg McNertney secretary Kenneth Steinfeldt treasurer Bob Bateson student council. Vocal music officers: Nancy Jones president Pat Follett vice president Beep Anderson secretary treasurer Orlan Mitchell student council. Girls' glee club elected Roberta Essig president and Joy Lee secretary treasurer. Band officers to be announced. freshman class and Quad Sci slate pending.

Orlan Mitchell David” Wilson Gary Button Ruth Guenther Marilyn Eggleston Mary Jo Short Beep Anderson Wilson Ives Aubée Jay Britsch Nancy Jones Pat Follett Beep ‘Anderson Glee Club Roberta Essig Joy Lee

HI-LITES STAFF CO-HAILORS JOANNE PERSONA

A namelist of staff members including Joanne Persona and Jennie Juchems with editors Roberta Taaig and Bob Larson, plus faculty advisors and a large group of reporters and associates. The fragment shows roles and names in a school newspaper context.

Underclassmen Lead Last Issue Preparation

Editors note that this final issue is written and organized by underclassmen, giving them hands on experience to prepare for leading newspaper work next school year and easing the transition before seniors take over.

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Eighth Grade to Graduate to Freshmen Next May 25

Eighth graders will officially become freshmen on May 25 at 10 a.m. in the gym. The class flower is yellow rose, colors lavender blue and yellow, and the motto is Not Finished Just Begun. Officers are President Lynn Jondahl, Secretary Phill Bauer, Treasurer Marilyn Mitchell, and Student Council member Jean Van Tiger. The class includes Betty Baker, Sandra Bailey, Jerry Balvant, Viola Brock, Mary Lou Brown, Ed Butler, Leone Bowers, Sara Lou Chinburg, Bill Cleveland, Ruby Barr, Melvin Embree, Sheriel Frazer, Shirley Follett, Carol Mitchell, Irvin Norman, Tom Irwin, Marilyn Pinske, Bob Risse, Victor Wheist, Dick Smith, Jerry Foster, Rollin Lightfield, Dorothy May, Iane Wallace, Norma Jeske, Alice Vestal, Paul Witter, Lorraine Schaa, Sharron Vaughn, Gloria Dean, LaDonna Techenberg, Betty Krominga.

Lynn Jondahl Phill Bauer Marilyn Mitchell Jean van Tiger Betty Baker Sandra Bailey Jerry Balvant Viola Brock Mary Lou Brown Ed Butler Leone Bowers Sara Lou ‘Chinburg Bill Cleveland Ruby Barr Melvin Embree Sheriel Frazer Shirley Follett Carol Mitchell Irvin Norman Tom Irwin Marilyn Pinske Bob Risse Victor Wheist Dick Smith Jerry Foster Rollin Lightfield Dorothy May Iane Wallace Norma Jeske Alice Vestal Paul Witter Lorraine Schaa Sharron Vaughn Gloria Dean la Donna Techenberg Betty Krominga

Council Planning Year s Program

With locker fines paid, no open council meeting was needed for the student body. Each representative was urged to ask their organization to elect council members before yesterday to ensure a joint meeting of this year and next year’s members. Nancy Jones was elected as next year’s ex-officio member. The council invites grievances or suggestions through representatives for early discussion.

Nancy Jones

Young April to Be Staged Tomorrow

Local seniors prepare for the class play Young April with double cast parts and extended dress rehearsals in the auditorium. Make up costumes scenery and props accumulate as the production nears opening night with the McIntyre family still in comic mix ups.

April McIntyre

Going Steady Opinions From Teens On Dating

A column collects teenage views on going steady. Donna Laglan says it’s fun if ready and you’ve dated others. George Murty says it doesn’t get you down. Mary Swansand notes availability matters. Gary Parker cites money and time but potential unhappiness. Nancy Jones questions the idea. Jerry Jondahl opposes it. Ardyce Clemons calls it fun for true types but not for players. Beep Anderson and Jane Wood weigh timing. Bob Halasey warns life’s fun missed. Ronald Coen suggests change is needed.

Donna Laglan George Murty Mary Swansand Gary Parker Nancy Jones Jerry Jondahl Ardyce Clemons

What If Moments Near Year End At The School

A reflective look at end of year possibilities featuring Roseanna Fiscus Gary Button Verlee Reist Joy Lee Manly Dra Beep Anderson Marlin Kirdorffer Betty Minteer Wallace Albright and Jim Short, capturing a mix of discoveries reconciliations and personal milestones as the term winds down.

Roseanna Fiscus Gary Button Verlee Reist Joy Lee Conrad Beep Anderson Marlin Kirdorffer Betty ‘Minteer Wallace Albright Jim Short

R Essig to Head Staff of Hi Lites

R Essig is named head of the 1960 51 Hi Lites staff with Roberta Essig as editor and Jaylyn Winters as assistant editor. The Eldora Herald Ledger prints the Hi Lites list of staff including Orlan Mitchell Mery Low Heslop Ruth Guenther Betty Willig and Mary Jo Short among others.

R. Essig Hi-Lites

Home Economics and Ag Classes Attend ISC Veisha Day

May 42 was declared a holiday for home economics girls and vocational age boys. Students rode buses unless with parents and discussed outfits and plans while Hopeful chatter about who would attend filled the scene. Named students included Jenee Moats Janice Persons Verlee Reist Matilda Tresemer Bette Trout Ramona Ware Jane Wood Glen Gaede Kay Frazer Peg McNertney Sylva Steckler Mary Jo Short.

Vaisha Jenee Moats Janice Persons Verlee Reist Matilda Tresemer Bette Trout Ramona Ware Jane Wood Glen Gaede Kay Frazer Peg McNertney Sylva Steckler Mary Jo Short

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eldora Consolidated Schools HI Lites Tatlin Darts Arts Hi-Lites Staff Co-Hailors Joanne Persona Jennie Juchems Roberta Taaig Bob Larson Betty Willig Mies Landon Myr. Bauer Sporta Jarry Jondahl Janice Psraons Mary Lou Sanders Eileen Parking Kenneth Dalidorf Betty Neubauer Delores Dixon Dotina Lugian Mont Ware Rita Jacobs Leroy ELDOR Gourley A State Farm Insurance United States State Farm Insurance Companies Wash. St Council Eldora Herald-Ledger Jaylyn Winters Mery Low Heslop Betty ‘Willig Lite Pole Darrell Scott Mary Farmer Gordon Lamb Tattlin Till — Ardyce Clemons Delores Bright Betty Minteer Joan Shaw Marilyn Green Shirley Holt Pat Irwin Bob Bateson Norma Burns Pat Holcomb Willard Wehrman Ives Albee LeRoy Cakerice Frank Nowasell Mar Crater Hittis Leon Harold H. Luiken Luiken ISC Steamboat Rock McDonald & Green Youngstown Mullins Grand Canyon Ford Wood Auto Company Union Union Lowa Whoplic
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