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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1956
Page
3
The piece weighs Emersons views on consistency versus self-reliance, citing quotes about the danger of foolish consistency and the need to adapt to changing times. It argues for balancing duty and right action with situational judgment, noting the value and limits of consistency in civic and personal conduct.
English IV students anticipate Macbeth reading while a new junior, nicknamed Jungle Jim, arrives from Marshalltown. Sheridan Simons leads the Annual drive with help from 40 seniors. Lauren McCall is driver of the week for risky driving actions. See you next week.
Sales for the 1957 Eldorian started Monday with promoter Edgar leading the drive. John Ramsell, annual business manager, oversees sales. deposits are one dollar with the yearbook priced at 2.50. Proceeds fund the annual, and homecoming postpones Eldorian King and Queen voting. Buy now as no more copies will be ordered after this week.
Eldora and Jesup played to a 0-0 tie at Cedar Falls as Frank Norris suffered a shoulder separation and will miss at least two weeks. Grundy Center and Teachers High tied 7-7. Traer defeated Reinbeck 7-0. Ackley and LaPorte City tied 7-7. Conference race appears even as openers wrap up.
Hi Y and Tri Hi Y plan a two session model legislature in Des Moines with events October 6 and December 7 8. Eldora delegates Tim Cote Jim Irwin plus Tom Flickinger as alternate. 1956 57 officers named Jim Hough president Tim Cote vice president Loren Doughty secretary Tom Flickinger treasurer Jim Irwin chaplain.
Sept 28 Jesup H Sept 29 District F H A convention at Eldora 8 30 4 p m Oct 5 Reinbeck T Oct 6 Marching Band Cedar Falls Oct 11 Albion B T Oct 12 Traer H Home coming
The third sixth and ninth graders from Eldora Steam Boat Rock and Owasa schools will have hearing tests on September 24 at 1 p.m. in the high school building. The county nurse and Serafim Romberg special education supervisor will direct the program. Mr Romberg comes from the county superintendent's office.
The F H A chapter held its first meeting of the year with 29 members present in the homemaking room. Plans include a district meeting in Eldora on September 29 with 11 towns, district officers elected from member organizations, dues of 60 cents due soon, collaboration with F F A for Harvest Ball, and a joining ceremony after school on September 12 indicating a promising year.
A reader survey lists pairs like Mary Ellen Mairs and Grace Kelly praising travel, Laura Cable and Pattie Paige admiring singing and personality, and Roy Leuthold and Elvis Presley hoping to rock. Other picks note biology knowledge, dancing, teeth, cigars, cats, brains, writing, and baseball stars.
The student council elected Frank Norris as president Jim Irwin as vice president and Sheridan Simons as secretary treasurer Other members include Larry Hollingsworth Denny Putnam Jane Griffel Tom Monteith Tim Cote Steve Simmons Dave Vinton and Jo Kramer The council planned seven assembly programs for the year set Homecoming for October 12 and listed committees with members Meetings occur biweekly next on September 27 third period.
Two E H S seniors, Annie Zimmermann and Ruth Halasey, are profiled with nicknames and interests including economics English choir and band. Ruth, called Red, enjoys Latin Thespians and football while planning college. A playful closing line warns exam rooms need crash helmets.
The marching band delivered its second annual show with all eight conference bands joining in a halftime display. formations included corn stalks Iowa map and NICL letters before a closing chorus. Friday’s game featured a clock theme and Elvis Presley performer Raymond Otto. Mixed chorus grew to about 65, requiring extra music while folders arrived in black. Froning's warmups drew attention to diction noted by judges at spring contests as the group pursues its fourth Division I.
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