Steamboat Rock gym dedication honors long school history
About 500 people attended the Steamboat Rock gym dedication Sunday afternoon following a 1:30 concert by the high school band under Milo A. Myers. Speakers reviewed district consolidation, education milestones, and the new building plans from 1855 platting to 1957 dedication, with remarks by Jess Knight and others. Lunch followed as the public toured the updated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Milo A. Myers
K. W. Marquardt
First Baptist Church
Carol Romberg
Jess Knight
Ben Jaspers
Board of Education
Leland Johns
Washington Square
Seminary Square
Sinnings Fram
Lizzie Kadoo
Carl Daleske
Pleasant Mound
Clay Center
Mineral Point
Hasty Bend
Jackson 6
Elmer Gast
Keystone Consolidated School
Amsberry
John Jaspers
Citizens Committee
Citizens Group
Everly
Lyle T. Quinn
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Kermith S. Huehn
Hardin County
Joan Bunger
Karen Beane
C. F. Siemsen
East Friesland Church
Dean Crosser
Darrell Bleeker
Leo L. Knight
Alfred Janssen
Ray Taylor
James McDonald
Orville Wilts
New Providence Visitors Spend Weekend With Local Families
Mr and Mrs David Thornton of Marshalltown stayed overnight in the home of Mrs Reba Thornton and were joined by Gary Faris for Sunday dinner. Sunday guests at Merle Mannings included Mr and Mrs Hugh Miller sr Austinville Mr and Mrs Howard Bennett and family Nevada Guy Cox St Anthony and Mr and Mrs Earl Roe and family plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thornton
Marshalltown
Thornton
Reba Thornton
Gary Faris
Merle Manning
Hugh Miller
Austinville
Howard Bennett
Nevada
Guy Cox
St. Anthony
Earl Roe
Two More Seniors Interviewed For Yearbook Features
This week profiles two senior students. Richard Hazelwood, known as Haze, is six feet tall, 175 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He enjoys driving and radio listening while hoping to hear Walkin After Midnight. His prize possession is Betty and he has participated in basketball pep club and class play while studying economics business law shop and literature. Next is Robert Joe Mann, five foot eleven, 175 pounds, with brown eyes and black curly hair. Bob prefers doing as little as possible and enjoys driving to Owasa in Oldsmobiles to eat fried chicken. He values black and white, sings along with Dee Luiken and Dale Harman, and has been active in baseball wrestling tumbling static staff annual staff mixed chorus boys glee club and class play while focusing on bookkeeping business law economics and literature. He plans to pursue a job after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hazelwood
Haze
Patsy Klien
Tab Hunter
Betty
Robert Joe Mann
Bob
Dee Luiken
Dale Harman
Margaret Bright
Miss Webster
Larry Meints
Dee Crosser
Max
Don
Germany
Dee
Darlene
Dar
Darold Frerichs
Pep
Janesville
Ronnie Pierson
Stub
Bob Mann
Elaine
Henrietta
Dave Asher
Mouse
Dennis Holmes
Homer
LaVerne
Chub
Wubben
Ron Rieken
Reik
Ron
Dale Hartman
Prying Pan by Dee Luiken adds high school chatter
Steamboat Rock students gossip about local seniors and juniors. Larry Balvant and Darlene Steinfeldt frequent the area while Darold Frerichs circles Iowa and Janesville. Dee Crosser and girls face followings. junior senior banquet praised by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Balvant
New Providence
Steamboat Rock
Darlene Steinfeldt
Arthur Jaspers
Rough Riders
Darold Frerichs
Iowa
Darold
Janesville
Dee Crosser
Dee
Nephew Paul Street Dies In Center Newton Auto Crash
Hugh Miller Jr and family of Hubbard and Otto Young of Media Pa learn of Paul Street's instant death in an auto accident near Center. Funeral rites held at Center and Hesper with ministers Guilford Street and Nelson Murdock assisting. Family travels from Honey Creek to Center then Hesper and back. Easter tree admired at Luther Williams home. Mrs Carrie McFarland Mills long tended the custom. Merle Manning visits Austinville parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Miller
Hubbard
Otto Young
Media
Guilford Street
Paul Street
Center
Newton
Bernard Reece
Keith Street
Deep River
Honey Creek
Hesper
Nelson Murdock
Naomi Olsen
Keith
Everette Seward
Hugh Miller, Sr
Austinville
Superior Seniors by Darlene and crew
A lighthearted senior week reflection lists classmates with playful nicknames and future plans. It notes last days of school, upcoming marriages, travels, and common teen yearbook humor amid final exams and activities. The piece centers on graduation mood and personal anecdotes from the class.
R H S Banquet At Eldora With Star Wagon Theme
The junior senior banquet at Eldora youth building April 26 featured the theme Hitch our Wagon To A Star in blue and silver. Freshman and sophomore servers listed, with menu of chicken potatoes beans salad and rolls. Entertainment included Pat Luiken on piano Joan Cervetti singing moonlight and roses and Karen Beane flute. Afterward many attended the senior ball in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Karla Frerichs
Joan Gast
Ruth Luiken
Carol Rieter
Kenny Crosser
Keith Norris
Ed Bear
Harry Blosch
Joan Cervetti
Karen Beane
Alma Lyon
Marshalltown
Music by Brenda Contest and Spring Concert Notes
The large vocal groups directed by Mrs. Carol Romberg and the concert band led by Mr. Myers will perform on May 4. A spring concert on April 30 featured mixed chorus girls glee club and boys glee club plus smaller groups earning one ratings at the state ensemble contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Romberg
Mr. Myers
Boys’ Glee Club
Beane Elected Steamboat Student Council President
The student council met April 25 and Karen Beane was elected president for the years 1957 and 1958. A panel from the council will discuss at the state meeting in Ames. Freshmen to seniors elected class representatives. Roger Reed became junior class president, Gene Callaway as vice president, Sarah Daleske as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Beane
Ames
Roger Reed
Gene Callaway
Sarah Daleske
Election of Officers for Fresh Fantasy Club
On Tuesday morning April 30 the Fresh Fantasy club elected officers for the next fall term. Officers chosen were president Keith Norris, vice-president Jim Harris, secretary Nancy Blosch, treasurer Karla Frerichs, and student count representative Edward Ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Norris
Jim Harris
Nancy Blosch
Karla Frerichs
Edward Ear
Seniors Plan Trip and Play Debut at Clear Lake
The senior class plans a trip to Clear Lake next weekend and has worked hard on the senior play. They will present Ever Since Eve on May 8, showcasing their efforts and school activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Upcoming School Events Highlight May Activities
May brings Band Boosters events on the 6th and 7th with kinder garteners visiting the school next year. The senior class play is also scheduled in the period, reflecting a busy calendar for students and families.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steamboat Gym
New. Providence
Prying Pan
THE
Seven-Up Bottling CO
Pat Luiken
Piano
Brenda
Steamboat
Elaine Hudspeth
Mrs. Clark
Duncan Hines
Eatwell
Schulze & Burch
Graham
Wilson’s
Swifts
Hormel
Swift’s
Heat
Eat
Swift Premium
Wieners
Life Beverages
Libby
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