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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1956
Page
6
Loren Doughty reports on the junior class play noting hard work by Mr Zender and praise for Jim H. English descent curiosity, report cards, and a Thespian Halloween dance. Mentions Marvin G. following his father, Harvest Ball set for Nov 17, football season ending, and senior boys wishing to return next year.
Eldora grade school held home room masquerade parties while the high school enjoyed a free movie courtesy of Eldora residents and Leo F. Wolcott. That evening the Thespians hosted a masquerade party with attendees wearing masks and reports of a good time.
Neva Cable, a blond blue eyed 4'11" senior at EHS, is featured in Pride of EHS. She studies bookkeeping economics and secretarial practices in FHA and works as a Hi-Lites typist. She enjoys football basketball chili and Walking In The Rain. She loves a blue and white Ford and owner Chuck, a standout basketball player who plans to be a secretary.
An editorial urges high school students to engage in democracy, learn about government, and encourage others to vote. It notes the coming generation will shape the nation, commends ancestors for democratic foundations, and stresses personal responsibility to vote and set an example for adults and peers alike.
FFA and FHA met on October 23 to organize the Harvest Ball. Committees were appointed and an entertainer from Waterloo was chosen. Each class will elect a king and queen by vote using an ear of corn or two cents. The event is set for November 17 with swine production studied by junior senior and freshman sophomore classes.
Last Tuesday report cards announced the honor roll. To qualify a student needed at least a B average with As indicated by stars. Freshmen listed include John Essig Steven Piper Bruce Zimmermann Sherry Axtell Karen Engel Janet Freed Juli ann Kelly Joanne McAllister Pam Putnam Ruth Steinfeldt Karen Struck Lucille Ziesman. Sophomores include Mark Mettlin Rodney Riemenschneider Bill Ruhnke Donna Barr Linda Bekemeier Laura Cable Diane Cobb Polly Crosley Ann Dorns bach Kathy Emmett Nancy Harvey to Ann Kramer Jane Langehough Julie Myers Celia Perkins Barbara Pierson Karen Saylor Betty Whitney. Juniors include David Dickenson Larry Hollingworth Mike Langehough Paul Martinson David Nehring Doug Pulse John Rooks Richard Scott Jim Shadle Zora Starnes Sue Brown Verla Dobbrunz Elean or Draper Pat Hibbs Sharon Kusserow Maralyn Marske Janice Moore Judy Mossman Ruth Schultz Sandra Schwebke Connie Travis. Seniors listed: Heida Asu Jim Berg Tim Cote Loren Doughty Wayne Eggleston Tom Flickinger Jim Irwin Frank Norris John Ramsell John Reece Charles Reynolds Neva Cable Jane Griffel Ruth Halsey Loretta McCarty Mary Ellen Mairs Sheridan Simons.
The Eldora Tigers overcame a slow start to beat LaPorte City 20 14 last Friday. Sam Estes and Ron Walters powered the second half as Gary Frazer returned a fumble for a TD and Estes capped the drive with a 6 yard score with 40 seconds left. Batten added the extra point on the last score.
Freshmen magazine sales ended last Wednesday with teams exceeding a $650 per team quota and an overall total near $1,600. Jo McAllister and Sherry Axtell led the teams, with Rae Griffel posting the highest individual sales at $160. The class earned credit for the effort, though the narrator notes the money will be spent quickly.
On Wednesday October 31 classes met to elect Harvest Ball king and queen candidates for the November 17 event. One pair from each class is running with the reigning couple to be announced at the dance. Voting accepted with an ear of corn or two cents. Senior candidates are Jim Berg and Delores Mooney. juniors Jim Follett and Sharon Kusserow. sophomores Iva Mae Newby and Jerry Butler. freshmen Julli ann Kelley and Keith Norris.
London youths dubbed The Teddys rioted in streets and theatres as Bill Haley's Comets played Rock Round the Clock. Denmark saw similar disturbances while newspapers blamed autointoxication and hinted at tribal echoes in the youths' behavior.
The piece surveys reactions to late 1950s rock and roll culture with adult skepticism and teen hobby lists. It cites Fats Domino blaming beer for unruly conduct and notes students’ varied hobbies from football and piano to stamp collecting, chemistry and cheerleading as perceptions of school life.
Mary and Joe survey local residents about hobbies and interests. Jerry Butler enjoys hunting wildlife legally while Pat Batten flirts and explores Shore for companionship. Sue Brown pesters Pat Hibbs and others, Mike Crosser chases women and wastes gas, and Tim Cote admits to not having one.
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