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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1950

Page

2

Seniors Decide On Photographer

Seniors vote on their graduation photographer choosing among Foster Studio Eldora Trey Mack Studio Eldora Way Studio Town Falls and National Studio Waterloo. After hearings and contract offers the group selects National Studio Waterloo for annual, activity, and graduation pictures with a Nov 14 trip to Waterloo and free initial sitters.

Foster Eldora Trey Mack Way Town Falls National Wuaterloo Troy- Mack Studio Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Waterloo Nation National Studio

Tattin Till Till Gossips At Evening Dance And Picnic

Gossiping columnist notes lively dance events and social scenes at EHS with Ackley parties and sophomore picnics at the city park. Mentions college boys from Grake and Simpson College, Don Butler, and the evolving slang Herbie as gossip dominates the column, promising more next week.

Till Ackley E.H.S Herbie Pat Grake Simpson College Don Butler Don Tattlin’ Till

Make Our Own Fun in Eldora Youth Recreation Call

An editorial urges Eldora residents to create their own activities rather than wait for a town program. It cites limited recreation in a small town and praises Boy and Girl Scouts while urging cooperation across organizations to develop engaging, healthy pastimes for teens and the community.

Eldora el- Idora U.S.A Fidoyn George

Eldora FFA Buys Purebred Duroc Gilt At Belmond Sale

Eldora FFA chapter purchased a purebred Duroc gilt at a Belmond sale. The seller will breed any gift bought by a PPA boy or chapter for nothing. The FFA plans to place the gilt on a farm with a boy to begin a project and select from the litter at ages five to six months. The boy may keep the gift and remainder of the litter to feed for further projects. The native committee discussed their work program and point system as 27 boys take field tests on at least three corn breeds. Those who submit tests to Pioneer Seed Corn Co. will receive a free Sheatier Fineline pencil, with 27 boys previously furnished seed corn by Pioneer Seed Co.

Eldora’s F.F.A Belmond Pioneer Seed Corn Co Pioneer Seed Co

Birthdays Celebrated Across September and October

Local pages note numerous classmates born in September and October. Entries list names and dates such as Matilda Tresmer on Sept 3 and Peggy McNertney on Oct 16, reflecting a community birthday roll call in a high school setting.

Joe's Jane's Matilda ‘Tresmer Kathryn Reece William Kebsehull Mary Brach Pat Irwin Dolores Dixon Robert Rash Robert Risse Ruby Barr Edward Butler Lorraine Schaa Verlin Meisister Bonnie Larson Mary Farmer Jerry Balvant Darrell Scott Roberta Meader Don Jim Short Evelyn Diferkhising Marilyn Green Richard Roll Mary Krejer Teddy ‘Tietz Butler Marlin Kirdorffer Barbara Granzow Joan Shaw Peggy McNertney Doris Lamasters Yagi Jack Barnes Betty Krominga

Freshman Class Leads Tattlin School Roster

Jaylyn Winters assists as editor with Mary Jo Short proof reader notes. TATTLIN roster lists Ardyce Clemans Delores Bright among Freshman class, alongside Bill Cleveland Sophomore Bob Bateson Norma Burns Junior Norma Burns and Senior Pat Holcomb. Advisors Miss Landon and Mr. Bauer oversee activities.

Jaylyn Winters Mary Jo Short Till Ardyce Clemans Delores Bright Bill Cleveland Bob Bateson Norma Burns Pat Holcomb Miss Landon Mr. Bauer

Five Students Earn All State Band Honors

Five East High School students earned spots in the all state band after tough tryouts at Ames. The cast includes David Wilson Darrell Scott Shirley Follett Pat Follett and Vorlec Reist. They will travel to Des Moines during Thanksgiving vacation to rehearse for the program on November 25.

Ames Reief EHS David Wilson Darrell Scott Shirley Pat Follett Vorlec Reist Des Moines

Leather Work Adds In Shop At High School

The industrial arts shop expands beyond wood to plastics metal and leather. A new metal lathe arrives while remodeling reconfigures stock and finishing rooms to prevent mix ups. Instructor Mr Piersall predicts broader metal work this year as students push new projects and squareboards progress.

Piersall Tom Irwin

What if questions linger over odd fashion and sports imagery

A playful riff questions alternate outcomes about Gary Parker's red shirt, tennis rackets, freshmen, basketball season, Jane Wood, convertibles, and pairs of people. It muses on style, gendered perceptions, and social norms, weaving a stream of imagined changes with named individuals and familiar motifs.

Gary Parker Jane Wood Bette Frank Jean Marlin Shirley George Norma Jeska

Thunder Rock Play Programs Go On Sale Soon

Junior class productions announce two evening performances of Thunder Rock with proceeds to the class treasury. Cast includes high school students with all girls’ roles double cast. Programs are labeled for either the eighth or tenth to match the performance date.

Darts at the Arts Band and Choir Present New Show

The arts program features a joint band and chorus planned by Mr. Britsch and Mr. Aurand. A recent Friday performance surprised with a self directed, medley filled show starting with an A for Ackley and including popular tunes. Hoeleomb and Verlee ist assisted in planning.

Glee Club Britsch Aurand Ackley Hoeleombon Verleeist

Survey Shows Surprising Views on Teen Style

A Family Living class survey of the student body reveals teen fashion preferences. Girls favor blouses sweaters and skirts with jeans acceptable. boys favor plaid shirts knit tees and sweaters with jeans or slacks. Many girls dislike mustaches and heavy makeup. opinions on hair vary from long to short with bangs.

E. H. 8 Students Attend Cedar Falls Driver Clinic

The Drivers Training class from our district sent eight students to a Cedar Falls clinic for a safe driving program. Participants include Janice Persons, Carol Armstrong, Nettie Loehr, Glen Gaede, and Marilyn Green who will also attend the state clinic in Des Moines on November 4. The event, part of the Town Safety Congress involving 13 districts, used the college driving range for tests on parallel parking, close-quarters maneuvering, position judgment, and stopping at signs, plus safety films.

Cedar Falls Janice Persons Carol Armstrong Nettie Loehr Glen Gaede Marilyn Green Des Moines Town Safety Congress

E H S Students See Safety Movie

E H S students attended a safety program in the high school gym at 1 pm Tuesday. Mr Harmon gave a short talk and introduced Mr Piersall, the driver education instructor, who described Cedar Falls trips and class activities. A film from Farm Insurance agent Mr Rodgers illustrated teenacide, defined as self harm before twenty, aiming to provoke thought among the students.

Harmon Piersall Cedar Fallsen Rodgers Farm Insurance Agency Eldora

Junior High Patrol Begins. Tigers Win Report

Junior High Wednesday Oct 25 patrol started as student project with a captain and two assistants from each homeroom. Eighteen fellows on duty including weekends, penalties for violations. Little Tigers close season with a 13-6 win over Ackley. touchdowns by Frank and Jerry Lyman.

Little Tigers Ackley Frank Jerry Lyman

First Grade Dental Train and Circus Day Notes

First graders describe a growing nine car dental train and helpers like taxi driver Bill. They celebrate Circus Day with toys, jack o lanterns, and a parade, then report 12 dental cards returned as they aim for 100 percent, and share science on elm, maple, and oak leaves.

Bill Gildemeister Miss Bender Miss Colyn

Students favor returning speaking privilege in Study Hall

Aletha Rebschull Gordon Perkins Cora Larson Gordon Dickinson and Glen Gaede voice support for restoring the speaking privilege saying it helps understanding prevents mischief and aids in getting assignments from peers. The respondents favor lessened restrictions and more peer collaboration in class.

Aletha Rebschull Glen Gaede Lwe Gordon Perkins Cora Larson Gordon Dickinson Mr. Plersall

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