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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1957
Page
4
The junior class play progresses well with few practices. Cast members are satisfied with their roles and praise the stage crew for handling their tasks efficiently given the limited time. The piece is set for March 6.
Pop played by Cordon draws laughs as Ife’s Lie soda jerk forgets to engage. Karen battles a creaky table while Wayne’s Bob is kept steady. Brenda rebels over Don and Judy, ending with Dally portrayed by Alma. The show runs 8 p.m. March 6 in the high school gym.
By Dee Crosser the Rockettes played Colo at home February 15. They led early but poor free throws and late miscues kept Colo ahead. Post guard Dee Luiken fouled out in the fourth, July Gast gained minutes, Dee Crosser intercepted a pass but no basket, finishing a tight game.
The program opened Friday with two musical numbers from the girls sextet and boys quartet. Rev. John K. Moore of Eldora Methodist Church spoke on brotherhood, explaining its meaning across Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths. A discussion followed at the end.
Ronald Leon Pierson known as Ronnie is described with blue eyes and brown hair. He stands 0 1 inches and weighs 146 pours. He enjoys piano organ and basketball and favors French fries. Ronnie participates in mixed chorus boys glee club band clarinet trio and several other activities. He plans to attend Bible college after graduation.
First graders welcome Harley Moore joining from Geneva and adjusting to Steamboat Rock while Ann Freese departs the district. Fourth grade recalls a visit to the telephone office with Mrs Perrin’s safety tips. Upper grades begin basketball drills and spring plays, with March 15 performances including two one-act works and two skits.
A columnist urges teen readers to understand brotherhood beyond fashion and reference books. The piece notes girl readers should avoid acting like walking encyclopedias and asks if individuals treat others equally regardless of clothes, tying the message to Brotherhood Week.
The writer urges brotherhood and love to reduce hatred and achieve peace with others. They emphasize inner kindness as the path to happiness and note a caution about Darald and Wayne Norris, joking about driving choices and a dangerous ditch in a light, reflective tone.
A humorous column reflecting on high school life with sharp social observations. It names students by anecdote and quips about court, sports cars, gossip, languages, and romance while noting teen ambitions and humor in daily classroom moments.
This week examines Irish dress from past to present. Northern women wear tight polka jackets with bluish grey homespun, red flannel starting skirts for girls, bright kerchiefs, and somber long skirts for women. Men favor moleskin shirts with corduroy or tweed trousers and wool coats.
Ivester church news lists upcoming events from Feb 28 to Mar 10 including choir rehearsal, church school, worship services, interest groups, and regional youth conference. The WCTU night program featured Keeping the Body Fit with juniors and a film Far From Alone and a fellowship hour. Community notes report births, marriages, hospital updates, moving plans, and visits among Ivester residents and adjoining families.
Mr and Mrs Don Davis of Marshalltown visited the John Large family. The Donald Schildroth home hosted a birthday supper for Mr Schildroth. Vernon Junker Kathy Jo and Grace Wise and L C Mann along with J Smith shared Sunday dinners. H E Mann of Marshalltown sailed afternoons while Mrs Guy Simpson Eldora and Mrs Clarence Hess joined Mrs Sam Eliott in Summers for Tom Giltner’s home visit. Vicleta Schwarck celebrated with a Friday birthday supper and twelve girl friends attended. Some guests watched TV after part of the evening.
Point Pleasant events list a birthday club gathering hosted by Mrs. Mean Eggleston with visits and sewing. Attendees include multiple local residents and families, plus several dinner and visiting outings across nearby towns, such as Eldora and Storm Lake.
Neighborhood guests and family gatherings fill weekends as residents host relatives from Eldora Owasa Waterloo and Phoenix. Activities include Scout outings to Marshall, visits to Ziesman Ruhnke Etheridge and Meeker households, and a shower for Mrs Raymond Kirkdorffer.
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