14 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1969
Page
1
A fragmented article notes awards and certificates with unclear names and figures, mentioning Wilkos and a $1.96 value. It references a ceremony with attendees including Beh Hed Gestes, Clyde Wilses, and Bill Krante, amid a crowd at a staged event.
Students and staff transformed the gym for Cupid's Night Out, a frolic by FHA at EHS. Volunteers decked the space with red and white hearts, mobile decorations, and Valentine treats, featuring music by The Pure Group. The event aimed to boost art and cooperation, with no profit sought.
Teachers tighten assignments as days shrink, while seniors prepare for February. Mrs Hunter enjoys Florida sun this weekend, as students dream of the old days with Huck Finn and safer times. Health returns and hope for punctual pardons grows amid seventh hour concerns.
Algebra students at Comets High achieved top marks at the State testing event with strong performance across subjects. Teachers credit rigorous practice and dedicated study, while the district notes continued momentum in STEM programs.
A fragment discusses the presidential contest between Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey, highlighting a peaceful and orderly transition of power as a notable global phenomenon. The piece notes global interest in campaigns and elections.
The council discussed end goals for student leaders and debated hall locker access, newspaper access before classes, and a possible summer gym opening. They considered a banquet for Catholic unity, dress code enforcement, and encouraging better class participation through teacher prompts. A library open at 2 pm with study rooms and junior coordination were proposed, along with unity across classes and clubs.
The menu lists meals for Monday February 17 through Friday February 4. Dishes include creamed dried beef over whipped potatoes with a cheese stick and apple crisp. beefburgers with candied sweet potatoes. potato salad with buttered corn. oven fried chicken with mashed potatoes and a half and a ham sandwich. plus milk and fruit desserts.
February events include Grundy Center at TPM on the 34th for boys. February 1 hosts Actley at 7 p.m. here. February 2 features a boys game versus Jesup at home. February 15 and February 17 18 hold girls sectionals in Wellsburg and El Deere.
The county health department and area hospitals will offer a four week nurse aide and orderly course with IM hours of classroom instruction. Classes run five days a week with a required aptitude test and interview at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital on February 25 at 6 30 pm. Applicants may pick up applications then and start class March 10 at 9 am, with uniform, white shoes and a watch required.
A compact lunch menu includes noodles with buttered peas and a sunshine salad. A peanut butter sandwich and yellow cake with cherry topping accompany the meal. Mik.
Farmers across Hardin County signaled strong interest in the 1969 Feed Grain Program with 609 farms enrolled. ASCS officials reported active township meetings and on site signups through March 21 for those unable to attend. The program mirrors 1968 rules with flexible diversions and a voluntary cap aimed at trimming feed supplies to bolster prices.
Scouts received badges and positions in a Special Court of Honor. Tenderfoot awards went to David Kramer and others while Second Class and Explorer badges were earned by several scouts. troop officers and leaders are listed amid the ceremony details.
A proposal led by Senator Miller seeks to extend the tax filing deadline for farmers. The measure, sponsored with fellow lawmakers including Senator Kar Mur and others, aims to provide relief for those with estimated tax payments and income tax returns.
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