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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1952

Page

6

Two Eldora Tigers Meet Weekly Athletes Honor

Eldora High School salutes Jim Hubbard and Jim Foster as this week’s outstanding athletes. Hubbard, co captain in the Teachers game, is a top defender and reliable pass catcher who plans to study at Simpson College after graduation. Foster, a 6 foot 3 inch 205 pound right tackle, leads singing on bus rides and will graduate this spring with college plans undecided.

Jim Hubbard Eldora Tigers Weine Hubbard Tigers Foster Gordon Lamb Leroy Cakerice Simpson College Jim Foster Jim Foster

Fire Prevention Program At H S On October 7

On October 7 at 7 30 a Fire Prevention Program will be held in the auditorium. Posters on display are from the sixth seventh and eighth grades with first and second prizes for winning posters. Essays by junior high and high school students also prize awarded. A speaker will address the audience followed by a fire prevention movie.

Upcoming Events Readout for October Listings

A sequence of community events includes a music concert on Sunday October 12 a lecture course Monday October 13 at 9 00 a teen program Erin on October 15 a quad event titled hiday and a football game at Grundy Center on October 17.

Erin Hiday Grundy Center

Teachers Attend Institute in Ackley at Mulitple County

Eldora faculty attended the Multiple County Institute in Ackley on Monday September 29. Dr Dugan spoke on guidance techniques in counseling and teachers chose small group topics such as permanent records and occupations. Ackley churches served a chicken and noodle luncheon to attendees.

Eldora Ackley Dugan Churches of

Finders Creepers cast announced for junior play run

Midgette announces the cast for the Junior Class play Finders Creepers to be presented November 5 and 6. Hercules Nelson is joined by Wilbur Maxwell and a lineup including Jim Short, Jerry Foster, Bobbie Jean Meader, Jean Van Tiger, Craig Froning, Norma Jeske, Jerry Balvant, Sandra Bailey, Marian Stewart, Leone Bowers, Jim Foster, Gary Soli, Kathleen Albin, and Ed Butler in a mortuary themed comedy.

Hercules Nelson Wilbur Maxwell Hercules Wilbur Jim Short Jerry Foster Frankie Bobbie Jean Meader Granny Jitterburg Jean van Tiger Leone Bowers Gary Soli Norma Jeske Dixie Crosley Bette Bateson SueAnn McLeran Bill Krause Bob Bateson Ronnie Oldenburg Tom Irwin Zaitlin Mary Ellen Krause Peg McNertney Patty Brown Joan Bockes Patty McNertney Kenneth Steinfeldt, Jr Phyllis Williams Mary Ann Schultz Barbara Langland Audrey Rudolph Sylvan Steckler Roberta Meader Charles Crandall Marilyn Pinske Julia Clingerman Donna Rooks Barbara Putnam Meredith Montleth Yvonne Estes Ann Cable Delores Otto Barbara Marrs Barbara Parker Sylva Steckler

Tiger Growl honors Eldora athletes and veterans

Tiger Growl notes Carroll Walters, EHS star, back from Korea and in the Marines home for 30 days before duty in the states. Congratulations to Har rington Crandell Collins Crippen Wagner and Coach McLeran for recognition in the Des Moines Sunday Register. Brad Wilson visited Eldora school for updates from McLeran. Dick Camp, ex-Eldora coach, now at Sac City, says his small team fights hard. Wagner injured again and did not play. Phil Bauer to leave EHS after football to join family in West Des Moines. Jim Hubbard and Dan Callahan named Athletes of the Week for the second straight Friday night win over Reinbeck.

Carroll Walters Korea States Roger Harrington Charley Crandell Kenny Collins Tiny Crippen Kenny Wagner Jim McLeran Des Moines Sunday Register Brad Wilson Eldora School McLeran Dick Camp Eldora Sac City Camp Kenny Wagner Phil Bauer Tigers Phil West Des Moines Jim Hubbard Dan Callahan Reinbeck

Darts at Arts: Music Groups Prepare Concert Season

The music department reports busy preparations with mixed chorus and glee clubs set for year concerts. Season tickets on sale through band, chorus, or glee members. Support by buying tickets and attending performances.

Junior High Plans Homecoming Dance

The Little Tigers football team opened their season with Reinbeck and Grundy Center. A homecoming dance is planned for October 8 after the Ackley game. The student council has bike patrols in place with two patrolmen and rules enforceable by a court. Girls began junior high basketball practice with no returning letter winners.

Little Tigers Reinbeck Grundy Ackley Grundy Center Jane Griffel Karen Allbee Mary Ellen Dillavou Rev. Bockes Sharon Kusserow Ann Zimmermann

POGO For President Endorsed By Editorial Column

A school column declares support for Pogo the Possum as presidential candidate, endorsing the comic figure as standing for what is right. The writer contrasts popular midnight shows with study hall needs and reflects on the Korean War, urging citizens to act.

Eldora Donald Duck G. I Ike Stevenson Pogo Pogo the Possum

October Birthdays Honor Many Students and Teachers

October birthday list includes students Tamma Crosley James Short Phil Prosser Richard Roll Sharon Arkland Barbara Grantow Sherry Burnett Joan Balvant Peg McNertney Bob Dickenson Lola Schultz Richard Foltz Bette Steinfeldt Nancy Heslop Dave Taylor Leroy Eggleston Barbara Choate and teachers Mrs Froning Mrs Barz Mr Hardy Mr Rinehart with dates and initials noted.

Tamma Jo Crosley James Short Phil Prosser Richard Roll Sharon Arkland Barbara Grantow Sherry Burnett Joan Balvant Peg McNertney Bob Dickenson Lola Schultz Richard Foltz Bette Steinfeldt Nancy Heslop Dave Taylor Leroy Eggleston

Getting Acquainted with Coach Edward G Engstrom

A profile of Coach Edward G Engstrom notes his duties in girls basketball and assistant football, plus eighth grade science and Iowa History teaching. He plans health next term, studied at Drake University and Iowa University, served three years in the Army, taught in Aller ton and Eldora, is married with two daughters, and hopes for an Engstrom basketball team someday. He enjoys working with youth and finds the community hospitable.

Edward G. Engstrom Iowa Engstrom Drake University Iowa University Army Eldora Allerton All Engstroms

Eldora F F A Dairy Judging Team at Cattle Congress

Eldora F F A sent Duane Lloyd LeRoy Hollingworth and Lynn Freed to the National Judging Contest at Waterloo. The team earned a silver rating among 105 teams in the statewide event. Boys progress in Vocational Agriculture classes and shop projects near completion. A Sept 30 meeting covered freshman initiation gifts, a new student council member, committee reports on Harvest Ball, and district reporters work. The Eldora F F A program of work must soon be filed with the state.

Duane Lloyd LeRoy Hollingworth Lynn Freed Eldora Waterloo Eldora F. F. A

Seniors Head to Waterloo for Class Pictures Wednesday

Seniors from KE.H.S. will skip classes Wednesday October 8 to have individual photos taken at National Studios in Waterloo. After pictures the group will share a meal and attend a movie or go skating in the evening.

Waterloo KE. H. S National Studios

Student Council Plans Dad's Day Event at Ames

The Student Council reports successful Dad's Day activities with field decorations on Thursday and Friday. On Monday October 13 the group will attend the annual Student Council Convention at Iowa State College in Ames where morning sessions include a panel on high school cliques led by Bob Bateson Bill Krause Peg McNertney and Audrey Radolph.

Iowa State College Ames Bob Bateson Bill Krause Peg McNertney Audrey Radolph

Inflation Threats: Two Enemies Menace U.S. Economy

An editorial warns of inflation as a domestic and foreign danger, arguing spending, debt, and defense costs fuel rising prices. It cites Korea era deficits and fiat money risks, urging strong measures to curb inflation and protect savings pensions and living standards.

America United States Korea France Germany Russia Italy China

TATTLIN TILL October brings school eight months left

Till laments the school year advancing hints at student mischief and gossip. Journal entries mention Margaret McNertney's swollen jaw, Mary Beach voice lessons, and rumors about friendships and crushes. Notes reference dancing in a basement, freshmen romance, and a college boy visiting. Reader names appear in playful, monthly chatter.

Till Margaret McNertney Don Peg Mary Beach Mary Bonnie J Dick F Mrs. Doughty Jerry H Pat B Jane G Hubbard Ronnie Jane Maggie Pat Sylva Cornell Eldora Wellsburg Sandra F Dick S Leone Chuck Sue Ann

We Must Stop Forces Driving Greater Inflation

The piece urges urgent action to curb rising inflation, arguing that delaying measures would worsen economic pressure. It emphasizes decisive policy steps and mobilizing all available tools to restrain price growth and protect households.

Grace News Kindergarten and First Grade Readiness Projects

Grace News reports Mrs Akkerman's kindergarten studying fairyland with model gremlins and penny drives for a flower fund. Miss Kinne's first grade makes clay animals for an animal parade while Miss Daleske's class plants crops and enjoys a new bulletin board. The dental race favors boys 11 to 6 as Loren Dillavoy brings a recording machine for reading practice.

Miss Bender Loren Dillavoy

Fifth grade activities showcase science and citizenship club

Students report on air experiments and language reports. Mrs Krause's class forms a citizenship club with October officer elections. Mrs Maddy's class welcomes Keith Norris back from two weeks illness. Reading hour features Jared's Island.

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