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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1956
Page
6
A fragment expresses a warning that one has lived passively and risks running out of chances. It echoes a sentiment about not getting more chance or reward than one has earned up to now. The tone hints at urgency and personal accountability.
An essay urges students to self reflect on their high school experience. It argues many coast through and miss opportunities, noting that later life depends on what is learned and how one uses education.
On Nov 22 to 23 a Thanksgiving break. Nov 23 brings Roland teams here for boys and girls. Nov 23 to 24 features All State band and chorus. Nov 27 Hampton will visit, and Nov 30 Albion-T.C.HS will be here.
The American Legion Auxiliary added a booklet titled Need a Lift to the Eldora school library. It aims to spark interest and aid all young people in pursuing education to their capabilities. It outlines career opportunities and educational benefits for students needing financial support, and urges students to discuss plans with parents and the high school principal.
Prospective Teachers Day was held Tuesday November 13 at 42 colleges in Iowa to spark interest in teaching among high school seniors and recruit future students. Eldoran seniors visited Ellsworth junior college and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls with 994 in attendance at the latter.
This week features senior Breezy Leland Blair born Oct 12 1939 in Buckeye. Red-haired blue-eyed, he enjoys English geometry bookkeeping and economics. He loves turkey and Honky Tonk, dreams of Debra Paget in a movie, and values his jazzy jalopy. Plans include service or college. we wish him good luck.
The Eldora site serves as a training center for Town State college with Mrs Durian as supervisor. Home economics enrolls 37 students, F.H.A. has 40 members, freshmen classes focus on home safety and child development, seniors work on sewing and Christmas projects while planning future careers. Several teachers toured Ellsworth for teaching requirements.
Lore describing Chuck C's dream realized with a vintage Ford. The piece recalls high school dating scenes with Jim Hough and John Ram sell pondering a kiss, Jo Ann S.'s grudge against Union, and praise for Wally Wittenberg and Sam Estes as football co-captains. Thanksgiving vacation is hinted as approaching amid reflections on calories and senior trip to Iowa State.
The Tigerettes of 1957 opened their season with a 46 to 40 defeat at Union-Whitten. Free throw woes and the loss of post guard Barbara Pierson at halftime doomed Eldora. They rebounded to beat Alden 55 to 39, holding Alden to 34 points and improving at the line. The boys, led by coach Don Gruenwald, are working on a fast break and face Cedar Falls jamboree on Nov 20 and home vs Roland on Nov 23.
Students name their favorite day of the week noting relief from school. Fri is popular for many as the end of the week and weekend. some favor Saturday for no school and free time. a few cite personal plans or activities shaping their choice.
In a local 1956 school round up, students share weekend plans and study habits. Delores Mooney mentions church and Sunday school and a date, while Denny Putnam notes church attendance. Arlene Steilow speaks of being with a friend, and Sandra Schwebke refuses to name a person. Jane Schumacher has three afternoon study halls and Frank Dagit mentions two biology periods.
Mrs Helen Cartis and Mrs Florence Northrup of Eldora plus Mrs Herbert Martin of Lansing were guests for Tuesday supper. Northrup and Gunn attended an open house for Robert Sayer's 50th anniversary in New Providence. Sherry Curtis and Betty Jean Meints starred in a tap dance at Ackley schoolhouse. Emma Freeman and Freely Raab joined Elvis Freeman of Iowa Falls in Marshalltown. Ray Teske and family visited Marshalltown. Owasa seniors attended Prospective Teacher's Day at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls. Al Bell spoke at Owasa School. The Owasa senior class thanks all supporters for their chili oyster supper, with about 350 servings.
Brown Swiss breeder Ralph Bright of Eldora has sold Bright's Demonstrator, 126329, to G. A. Dadisman of Manly, per a report from Fred S. Idise, secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association.
Ernest Nehring, who had been in Canada, has returned home, reuniting with family and resuming local duties after the trip.
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