Rooms Decorated For The Holidays
KARLA reports high school rooms nearing completion of holiday decorations. English room seniors hang evergreen branches with bulbs and snow spray, a Christmas tree on the bulletin board, tinsel and lights. History mirrors the English room. Science room decor features Christmas branches, candles, a Bible on the cupboard, a winter house scene on the front table, and stencils. Typing room freshmen install evergreen branches, snow bulbs and lights with bells and ribbon on the door.
Santa Letter Requests From Students At Area High School
A district telegram lists requests from Gene Callaway for a larger desk in the study hall to hold erasers and books, Dee Crosser asks Santa to enable jets to transport servicemen home for holidays, and Ronnie Rieken seeks an extra desk for friend Bob Mann with books and paper.
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Gene Callaway
Santa
Gene
Dee ‘Crosser
Army
Ronnie Rieken
Bob Mann
Santa Requests From Desks to Cadillacs
A quirky note lists wishes from students and adults for Santa. George Leverton asks for a maid to keep his desk tidy while Rex Heard seeks a fairy to clean the schoolhouse over holidays. Mr Beane hopes for an Eldorado Cadillac for his daughter.
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Bob
Ronnie
George Leverton
Santa
Rex Heard
Mr. Beane
Historic Occasion At Steamboat Rock Gym Debut
Last Friday Steamboat Rock hosted Hubbard in a tight doubleheader. The Steamboat girls trailed most of the game but kept it close, Alma Lyons scoring 18 to lead Steamboat. Hubbard led late but lost poise in the final two minutes, while the boys showed promise in a thriller as both teams stayed within five points. The new gym was filled and praised by players and fans alike.
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Steamboat Rock
Hubbard
Steamboat
Alma Lyons
Pirates
Last Day of School Beams With Holiday Cheer
In a snowy festive scene on the last day before Christmas break students and teachers share light mood moments. Friction and slips on ice spark brief laughter as the mood stays buoyant amid a holiday atmosphere.
Junior Jazz By Sarah Daleske
The junior class thanks all who helped with the bake sale and buyers who supported the food we sold. A good turnout raised about $20. We wish everyone a merry Christmas and hope for a relaxing vacation with fewer assignments.
Superior Seniors by Elaine Hudspeth
The senior class and class of distinction chose names by drawing this week for the Christmas party. Seniors will present a 15 to 20 minute program on Friday. Last week the English room was decorated before other classes began. All classes followed the seniors, implying theirs was the best. Speech class started 14 to 16 minute speeches for final grades.
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Elaine Hudspeth
Festival Returns Cast Directs Pink and Patches Play
The festival featured eight schools Hubbard Owasa Wellsburg Eldora Radcliffe New Providence Union-Whitten Steamboat Rock with Union-Whitten performing Pink and Patches directed by Mrs. Zender. Judge John Nydegger of Ellsworth junior college awarded four outstanding actors: Linda Murray, Julie Meyers, Karen Bright, and David Asher.
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Delores Crosser
Union-Whitten
Hubbard
Owasa
Wellsburg
Eldora
Radcliffe New Providence
Steamboat Rock
Steamboat’s
John Nydegger
Ellsworth Junior College
Linda Murray
New Providence
Julie Meyers
Karen Bright
David Asher
Vacation Plans And Morning Routines
A list of reader responses detailing vacation plans and daily activities. Edward Bear-Go hunts and works, Karla Frerichs eats and sleeps, Louis Luiken loafs as usual, Ronnie Hazelwood plays with Christmas gifts, Ray Wilson eats tomatoes, Jane Daleske does nothing, Delores Luiken eats and plans basketball practice in a new gym, Phillip Eggleston saws wood and opens presents, Nancy Blosch goes skating, Mrs. Zender eats and sleeps, avoids school, Alma Kansas residents hope to travel to Oskaloosa.
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Sarah
Edward Bear
Karla Frerichs
Louis Luiken
Ronnie Hazelwood
Ray Wilson
Jane Daleske
Delores Luiken
Phillip Eggleston
Saw Wood
Nancy Blosch
Free Oyster Supper Draws 400 Attendees, Mrs Estes Notes
Mrs Sam Estes Gifford expresses gratitude to helpers for a large community oyster supper attended by over 400 people, noting the event's success and thanking organizers and volunteers.
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Gifford
G Hardin County Social News December 1956
G Hardin County Index notes a Friday gathering at Rev Kipps home with program and recreation committees named. Mrs Kipps hosted lunch after the meeting. G G G Bridge party held at George Hallett home. Mr and Mrs Gene Steelman and Mr and Mrs Harry Brown attended dinner at Harold Giles home. Allen Hallett visited relatives. Norman Hackney and Jack Westcott visited Rex Hackney. Esther Norman and Lena Ames were Sunday guests of Ralph Olk.
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Y. F
Kipps
Larry Christmas
Connie Estes
Jack Dickenson
Sam Estes
Gene Steelman
Harry Brown
Harold Giles
Allen Hallett
George Hallett, Jr
Gerald Ristils
Green Mountain
Norman Hackney
Jack Westcott
Mrs
Rex Hackney
Esther Norman
Beaman
Lena Ames
Eldora
Ralph Olk
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