26 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
1
President Sharon Newby leads Eldora PHLA to order as 50 members join the Future Homemakers of America and the club adopts the theme Toward New Horizons. Officers include President Newby Vice President Mor ap and Secretary Ziese man with several posts yet to be filled.
The Junior class presents Stalin Allee a three act comedy directed by Mr L McDole with two casts one afternoon and one evening performance. District meeting plans for Eldora October seventh and FHA activity plus Future Farmers of America leadership event outlined. Officers listed as Dave Dempsey president Bill Hobson vice president Dave Wehrman secretary Lyle Jesse treasurer Lonnie Bright sentinel LaVerne Freed student councilor.
The article notes a surge in building interest in home fall-out shelters amid Kennedy's nuclear scare talk and a broader push to expand civil defense. It cites a Gallup poll showing about 5 percent of Americans involved or planning shelters, and government plans to spend tens of millions on shelter spaces rations and warning systems. It contrasts preparedness with warnings of a devastating nuclear war and urges action by households.
A representative from Idwa Employment Service will come on Sept 27 to screen gendors for the General Aptitude Test Battery to be administered later. The tests aim to determine a student’s aptitude for certain positions and will include a performance assessment.
The Junior class works on the play while an academy award was teased for mid October. Tigers face LaPorte Friday night and seek student support. New desks and chairs brighten EHS classrooms. The annual staff keeps the Eldofian theme secret and asks when tickets go on sale. Note to Diana Rolph: request unclear.
A fragmentary school article mentions awards for Nan Cobb and Doug Jackson for Spanish skills and dedicates the piece to Terry Portz. It notes a Friday sign in the library and references Mr and Mrs Eugene Monroe purchasing a home at 1710 11th Ave with possession to be given Nov 4, Rubin Realty involved.
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