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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

Page

6

Tigers Wind Up Football Season

The Tigers end the season with four wins three losses and one tie after a 12 to 7 loss to Traer in their final game. They defeated Town Falls LaPorte City and Ackley, tied Reinbeck, and split with Grundy Center Teachers High and Training School, finishing fourth in the conference as seniors and others faced final games.

Tigers Tiger Traer Town Falls LaPorte City Reinbeck Teachers High Grundy Center Eldora Ackley

Junior High Bicycling Patrol Forms At School

On Det 25 bicycle patrol organized by junior high students with one captain and two assistants from each room. Patrols monitor violations and report to captains. Rules include obeying signs, street riding, single file, and bike racks. Halloween party and dance noted with costumes and decorations enhancing the atmosphere.

Det Hallowe’en Hallowe'en

Watermelon talk hints at school gossip and plans

In a spirited note from Till and friends, Juniors and Freshmen are the focus as they tease each other about dates, parties and plans. Mentions of EHS crew, seniors, and classmates like Pat H, Frank Nowasell, Donna, Kenny Sapp, Gordon, Jay, Mary Lu appear amid light, humorous jabs and Radcliffe connections.

Till E.H.S Pat H Frank Nowasell Donna Kenny Sapp Hubbard Gordon Radcliffe Radcliffe News Jay Hubbard Boys Mary Lu

Courtesy in halls and courtesy habits in school life

The piece defines courtesy as consideration for others and politeness with kindness. It urges simple acts like saying pardon me and opening doors, and recalls past courtesy campaigns with notes on paying respect to friends and teachers.

Webster Ruth Guenther

Football Captains Named by Coaches

Coaches selected football captains this year rather than student vote. Co captains were chosen to broaden leadership and boost morale with seniors favored to lead before graduation. Names include Beep Anderson Orlan Mitchell Marvin Broer Jim Lyman and Max Montz.

Basketball Season Getting Underway

In the lead up to the season the girls have practiced and scrimmaged, with two opening games set for November 14 against Cole. Returning letter winners include Aletha Rebschull Joy Lee Patty Holcomb Pat Follett Rev. Bauer Nettie A Loehr and Betty Willig as Coach Camp’s teams are hoped to perform strongly this year.

Cole Aletha Rebschull Joy Lee Patty Holcomb Pat Follett Rev. Bauer Nettie A. Loehr Betty Willig

Thunder Rock play slated for November dates

The dramatic department presents Thunder Rock on Wednesday and Friday nights. Sponsored by the junior class, tickets are sold by juniors with proceeds supporting class activities. Cast includes Kenneth Sapp David Piper William Rebschull George Fagg Orlan Mitchell Tom Irwin Bill Cleveland Paul Witter Bob Bateson. Girls are double cast with Wednesday’s cast Verlee Reist Ruth Guenther Pat Irwin and Friday’s Shirley Follett Donna Lugran Roberta Essig.

Dramatic Department Kenneth Sapp David Piper William Rebschull George Fagg Orlan Mitchell Tom Irwin Bill Cleveland Paul Witter Bob Bateson Verlee Reist Ruth Guenther Pat Irwin Shirley Follett Donna Luglan Roberta Essig

Pattersons Present Balancing Acts At Lecture

The Pattersons former YMCA instructors and Ringling Brothers performers showcased balance and tumbling. Mr Patterson did a hand balancing act while Mrs Patterson, 1947 world weightlifting champion, demonstrated lifting hundred pound weights. They performed tumbling together and Mr Patterson revealed developed muscles after removing his shirt. He spoke on personal muscle development and the value of physical education.

Mr. Patterson

Eldora Darts Selected for All State Chorus Trip

Eight mixed chorus members from Eldora were chosen to represent the town at All State Chorus. They rehearsed in Ames on October 21 with hundreds of peers from across the state, sharing music and excitement while preparing for a final performance at KRNT Theatre in Des Moines.

Eldora All State Chorus Ames Bill Cleveland Marvin Broer Des Moines KRNT

Graduation Announcements Selected by Senior Class

Seniors met on Monday Oct 30 and chose announcements thank you and personal cards. Announcements will be ordered later through Josten Company Minnesota. Profits from the homecoming dance were about 15 dollars. Trip destination for the class remains undecided.

Josten Company Minnesota

What If High School Students Do Strangest Things

A playful look at student quirks at a high school setting. Joy Lee stands, Beep Anderson fascinates ink bottles, basketball coaches attract admirers, Orlan Mitchell clutches his billfold, Delores Bright avoids parties, Donna Laglan’s romance, George Fagg pursues acting, and quarter tests prove nerve wracking while Dave Wilson dodges band instructors.

Joy Lee Anderson Orlan Mitchell Delores Bright Donna Laglan George Fagg Dave Wilson

Freshmen Magazine Drive Ends After Two Teams Compete

The freshmen class completed a magazine drive that ended October 31. Two teams led by Shirley Follett and Bill Cleveland competed while Norma Jeske, Phil Bauer, and Jean Van served as managers.

Shirley Follett Bill Cleveland Norma Jeske Phil Bauer Jean van

Students See Free Movie at New Grand Theatre

Tuesday afternoon October 31 at 1 30 junior and senior high students attended Beauty On Parade. Movie funded by the student council with help from Mr Wolfott. This marks the second year of the Halloween treat and is planned to continue annually with good conduct.

New Grand Theatre Wolcott

Class Rings Ordered by Junior Class

On Monday October 30 the junior class left part of the afternoon to order class rings. Two rings were shown, and the class chose the preferred design. The rings, ordered through Clevelands, should arrive in March.

Clevelands

Freshman Drive Totals Hint Top Fundraisers Named

Part of the money collected from the drive will support the freshman class. Pegey Hates and Julia Cingerman appear set as top salespeople, with several others contributing. Totals are not final and will be reported in the next HI-Lites Issue.

Tiger Pegey Julia Cingerman

Kindergarten Halloween Decor Plans and Pets at School

Students describe decorating the room for Halloween with friezes of witches ghosts and Jack o lanterns. They mention masks playhouse corner a stove game cupboards and hopes for walls a door and two windows and a pet cage to bring pets to school with three grasshoppers and three cocoons to observe.

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HI Lites Stude Junior High News Thunder Rock Pattersons Darts E. H Mrs Vincent Platts Eldora Bakery Albert Kennedy Herald-Index Longenecker Funeral Home The W. H. Longeneckers Eldora, Lowa Mrs Clarks Aaine Surfac Timbers North America U. & Cities North American van Lines, Inc Rinehart Moving & Storage Service 8Th Ave Marshalltown, Iowa HI Lites Staff Orian Mitchell Mary Lu Heslop Betty Wille Lite POLE Darrell_ Scott Glen Gaede Rita Jacobs Dolores Dixon Mary Farmer Gordon Lamb Willard Wehrman Yoylyn Winters Mary Jo Short Tattlin Till Ardyce Clemons Bill Cleveland Norma Burns Pat Holcomb Miss Landon Mr. Bauer Ives Albee Frank Nowasell Janice Persons Matilda Tresemer Betty Trout Ramona Ware Jane Wood Kay Frazer Peg McNertney Sylva Steckler Betty Minteer Joan Shaw Marilyn Green Shirley Holt Pat Erwin George Hodgson Washington Eldora, Iowa Sinclair Sinclair Scientific Correll & Stielow Eldora Mars Super Service Union IHC Oliver Allis-Chalmers Massey-Harris John E. Risse Company Farm Equipment Distributors Sales Barn
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