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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
4
An Eldora high school reports a flu epidemic hitting students with about forty absences and one teacher out. The illness, spreading described, follows fever chills aches headaches cold and cough with guidance to rest drink fluids and see a doctor.
Congratulations to Pam Zimmermann and all who aided the homecoming triumph. The Velvetones may be invited back for future dances. Jan Moores singing enriched the evening. A countywide high school canteen this Friday, Nov 1, by Hi and Tri-Hi groups invites all students after our victory over Ackley. Elections season brings new Harvest Ball kings and queens, and the Tom Monteith Fan Club, International officers, with a motto praising service to EHS students. Flu season dampens spirits as weather and illnesses spread. please fly carriers stay away until recovered.
Students praise the Homecoming spirit and decorations despite a disappointing game result. Freshmen built bonfire boxes, sophomores decorated, juniors provided refreshments, and seniors handled gym decor while three queen candidates impressed.
A November schedule lists events in Ackley Grundy Center State Center and nearby towns including school activities, meetings, and a state educational week. All-State band and chorus tryouts occurred in October in Hampton with eleven students advancing to Des Moines for the All-State concert at KRNT Theatre.
Teachers High defeated Eldora 39 to 12 as Tom Northrup scored four touchdowns and extra points. Eldora played without four regulars due to flu while freshmen saw action in the second half. Jackets for Eldora included junior backs Batten and Harden, with Northrup repeatedly returning for Teachers.
Allan Eggleston notes FFA and FHA executive committees plan the Harvest Ball for November 15 at 7 30 p.m. A king and queen will be crowned with candidates chosen from each class and votes managed by Ann Dornsbach and Karen Engel. The event is billed as a top annual affair with the aim of a sensational, enjoyable night for all attendees.
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