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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1956
Page
3
An editorial extols youthful vigor as a counter to weary adult cynicism. It argues that youth embrace change with fearless energy, though small revolutions may fail, and praises their surprising grasp of science while noting the push to progress amid wartime strain and aging leadership.
A brief notice states children may dine at Pine Lake Cafe after sporting events, with the cafe open until midnight to serve lunch following the games.
Student survey lists toughest subjects and reasons from a group of labeled individuals. Biology appears most often challenging, with many citing heavy memorization and vast terminology while English and Latin present comprehension hurdles.
Tiger Growl columnist chronicles Eldora and Iowa Falls football clashes from 1932 to 1955. It notes dismal Eldora runs, 1948 victory, 1949 rebound by Iowa Falls, 1953 stalemate scoring, 1954 Eldora win on Cadets field with two touchdown passes, and 1955 road success hopes, citing Dale De Vault’s information.
The library adds 175 new titles across biography poetry adventure autobiography and travel with 95 fiction and 80 non fiction. Student librarians Laura Cable Maralyn Marske Donna Rudolph Nancy Otto Ann Zimmermann Karen Saylor Mary Ellen Mairs Ann Dornsbach and Linda Bekemeier coordinate the collection. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Two EHS seniors are spotlighted Mary Ellen Mairs nicknamed Mairsy and Jane Grif fel. Mairs lists biology bookkeeping secretarial practice economics as subjects and serves as librarian with FWH.A membership while looking forward to basketball. Her interests include shrimp pizza blue and white and singing. Jane Grif fel studies biology physics typing economics and participates in cheerleading Thespians church choir Tri Hi Y basketball and mixed chorus. She enjoys basketball football red the tunes Moonglow and More and dislikes smart alecks. Jane also appeared on television this summer as a TV star.
On September 20 1956 at 9 am a lecture course titled Characters in Clay will be presented by clay sculptor Ray Bogardus This art program is entertaining and educational and demonstrates giant heads made by hand while Bogardus explains clay s formation and its uses The demonstration includes humor and action and has been shown to art clubs women groups schools and other audiences There is something for everyone in the presentation
Last week EHS held its annual portrait sessions with freshmen and sophomores on Monday September 10 juniors on Tuesday September 11 and seniors on Monday September 17. Students will receive proof to place in the Annual and share with friends. They are urged to bring snapshots as well. Sheridan Simons is editor of the Annual and aims for college and a medical career.
Teachers sample Sunday dinner at Pine Lake Cafe highlighting a family friendly menu and affordable options in a casual dining setting. The feature notes welcoming service and a variety of classic dishes suitable for a school community outing.
Jane Griffel presents Mr Gruenwald a multirole educator and coach at Davenport High. He hails from Davenport Ia where he starred on the state runner up team before attending Cornell College Mt Vernon for a BA in 1952. He served in the Army, then taught at Remsen High before arriving here.
The E H S marching band opened the season at the Iowa Falls game with a field show. The band lined along the goal line and formed letters and shapes including an LF and clock while performing Vic tors, On Eldora, and the school song. Janet Freed and Diane Prosser demonstrated baton tricks during the clock rotation. The group will also perform at the jamboree on Thursday Sept 18.
Loretta McCarty lists upcoming events including a Cedar Falls jamboree on Sept 18, assemblies on Sept 20, hearing tests for grades 3 6 and 9 on Sept 25, an Iowa Falls H squad game on Sept 24, Jesup H event on Sept 28, and the District F H A convention at Eldora on Sept 29 with 8 30 to 4 00 timings.
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