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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1953
Page
6
The editor Leone Bowers is noted along with proof readers Carol Harrington and Jean Van Tiger and assistant editor Nancy Heslop. Sponsor Mr Clifford Rinehart and Miss Mary Ellen Cox are named in the byline.
New school year brings a fresh slate of officers and sponsors at EHS. Seniors Ed Butler Jean Van Tiger Marilyn Mitchell Barbara Granzan Sandra Bailey lead student council and activities. Juniors Frank Lyman Nancy Heslop Pat Brown Jim Shaw. Sophomores Marty Butler Meredith Monteleith Pat McNertney Kenny Brock Jerry Cleveland. Freshmen John Ramsell Laren Doughty Mary Ellen Mairs Jim Berg Tom Plickinger. Sponsors include Miss Cox Mrs Froning Mr Johnson and others for each class.
Getting Acquainted profiles two new Eldora High instructors. Mr. Waller from Des Moines, East High graduate, Drake University BFA, Navy veteran, teaches English and dramatics, sponsors Eldora Fan and plans plays. Mrs. Summa from Nebraska City, NS Missouri State Teachers College graduate, PE and cheer sponsor, Sigma Sigma Sigma member, taught swimming, married last February, husband at Northwest Missouri.
Kindergarten classes taught by Mrs Hough and Miss Joens toured uptown to learn stop and go lights and visited the fire station with Mr Foster. Miss Daleske’s class has 30 pupils, coloring squirrels. Bruce Ferguson took a two week Colorado vacation. Paty Nehouse absent for appendix operation. Miss Colyn reports 4 new students Jackie Morlock Betty Meyer Billy Wehrman Patty Kosanke. Second graders collecting leaves for science. Miss Bender’s third grade studying fall signs. Mrs Marshman 24 pupils making cardboard clocks to tell time. Miss Lennier 22 pupils fourth grade reading The Trolley Car Family. Mrs Maddy 28 pupils studying Indians. Mrs Krause 29 pupils fifth grade. Krause’s birthday celebrated.
Eldora opened its S4 schedule losing 21 to 7 to Iowa Falls with Clyde Callahan scoring on a 79 yard kickoff run and Don Bekemeier adding the extra point. The team faced Cedar Falls Teachers College in a late game, losing 7 to 0 as T C scored and converted. Newcomers highlight a hopeful, spirited squad per Coach DeVault amid strong fan turnout.
This month's birthday list includes Jean Otto on Sept 1 Kathryn Grulech Sept 2 Cor etta Evans Sept 12 Jerry Cleve land Sept 138 Ruby Barr Ary Lauritsen Robert Risse Sept 16 Edward Butler Sept 18 Eldon Lewis Sept 19 Dianne Mossman Sept 21 Arlene Kirkdorffer Maxine Schultz Sept 2a David Row Sept 25 Jerry Balvanz Sept 28 Jane Griffel Fred Broer Sept 29 Sheridon Simons
The officers for the 1953 54 year are Pres Lynn Freed Vice President Jack Dickenson Secretary David Taylor Treasurer Robert Dickenson Reporter John Skillen Sentinel Leon Herndon. Earlier notes show juniors and seniors study farming types while freshmen and sophomores work in shop.
Students share questions for the Hi-Lites column posing varied curiosities from canteens after games to summer plans and favorite songs. The piece invites reader input and notes the office in row 15 seat 23 for additions, signing off for next week.
Senior captain Bill Cleve land earns weekly honor. He stars at end and linebacker for the football team and has been in the band throughout high school. Cleveland plays trombone in concert and swing bands and participates in the glee club mixed chorus and Thespians.
Freshmen reflect on their initiation and agree high school is more fun than junior high. They cite greater subject choice and more options as reasons for a better experience.
This year will not print all Hi Lites staff weekly. The weekly paper lists editorial board Norma Jeske Shirley Follett Bette Bateson sports Jerry Balvany Jim Irwin lite poll Beverly Long Viola Brock social column Sandra Bailey Sherrill Frazer ag news Jack Dickenson Jr High News Meredith Monteith Freshman News Denny Putnam Sophomore News Betty Hobson Junior News Jo Bockes Senior News LaDonna Teckenburg Coming Events Marilyn Mitchell Julie Clingerman Getting Acquainted Mary Butler Pat McNertney Darts At Arts Jean Otto Delores Otto.
The Foggy Rumor staff prepares the first publication for Sept. 22. Student Council officers for the year are Murray Hubbard president Barb Pierson vice president Sue Brown secretary and Rey Bockes treasurer. The seventh grade boys discuss the Oct. 2 Girl Scout party conflicting with the Eldora Reinbeck football game as they choose football over dancing.
The Hi-Lites editor recalls a busy week with film showings and music acts, noting a “Dragnet” craze and a Stan Freeburg program. The seniors reflect on school life, a Spanish moment, and a large pep meeting as the Firemen’s Convention brings new activity to the Ag building.
A brief note requests reader ideas for naming the Hi-Lites replacement column after the Tattling Till was discontinued. Editors Leone Sherilf and Sandy invite suggestions from readers, with Friday night canteen social after the Iowa Falls game noted as a success.
A solicitation promises five neighbors a free regular package of BAL-BEW LAX Candy Mints for constipation relief. It lists Harold Schultz at 226 Logan Ave Waterlos, Towa, as the address.
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