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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1972
Page
3
Students discuss the play and rumors in the hallway. They split into groups, asking about recent events, study hall, and upcoming wrestling meets and basketball games. A mix of cheers and jokes shows school spirit and chatter.
A reflective verse portrays a life spent toiling in ditch work and confinement in a cell, describing hardship, debt, and the sense of being trapped by fate as the speaker questions their place in a changing world. The narrator laments lack of belief and enduring despair.
A lyrical plea for Earthsong to echo through the night and soothe troubled hearts as workers rest. The speaker asks the Earthsong to reach the senseless and stir reflection and solace in the quiet of peace.
Under Mr Richard Fisher guidance seven students Pat Wingrove Kay Weld Suzanne Boeke Pam Goschke Joy Hollingworth Bev Cole and Dianne Kulaw meet two periods daily for typing filing shorthand and secretarial practice The program started in 1971 72 aims to give girls and boys real office experience and community ties while building a business background despite a troubled closing note in the source text
The note lists events including a no school day on November 10 for a jamboree at Story City, November 13 thespian activities, 7:00 ag meeting, November 14 junior high skating, November 15 FHA at 7:00, and November 16 senior assembly 9:00 to 10:30 with a Roland Story City boys and girls gathering on November 17.
Valérie Paul asks how neighbors celebrated Halloween while Chris W describes a city hall mystery in Steamboat. Residents recount haunted houses pranks egg sales at Hy Vee, trick or treating, and quirky incidents from the night.
Society notes describe Miss Helen Gethman guiding a Cecilians event titled Exotic Stories from Old Persia. She recounted Rimsky Korsakoff and Arabian Nights with clarinet pieces by Miss Jane Boyd, violin by Miss Gethman, and piano by Mrs. Walter Guenther, who also hosted. Guests included Miss Meta Balvanz and Mrs. Lydia Tietz.
Eldora Woman's Club heard Rev. Wayne Landgrebe of Tama speak on Paris peace talks and Indo Chinese war prospects. Members discussed a community attitude survey, clothing drive for Christmas, and continuing the birthday calendar. The club also planned hosting duties and social touches for December and a December 4 event.
The New Providence school community room hosted the Providence MRS Harold Minear Booster Party for both boys and girls 4 H clubs. Officers were installed across Junior Intermediate and Senior Providence Pearls with new pins awarded and five year members receiving certificates. Leaders and officers from the Extension Council and Booster Couple were announced. A Sunday supper at the New Providence Church featured the Gast family and a slide show of Ellen Mitchells European trip.
In Cedar Rapids and area, residents including Leonard and Ellen Hansen, Harold Minear, Bernard Haley, and Kenneth Holveck are noted in social mentions. Des Moines 4-H Pearls Club girls, led by seven leaders and mothers, visited Salisbury House and Merle Hay on a Friday trip to Deg Moines, catching the musical Fiddler on the Roof after touring Friday activities.
The Bangor Busy Bees met at Bangor Friends Church for a parents Appreciation Night with a carry in. Officers elected were Président Beth McDonald Vice President Marilea Martin Secretary D Ann Arterburn Treasurer Tamma Howe Historian Carmen Howe Reporter Dee Ann Drew Photographer Kathy Sparks Flag Carrier Carol McDonald Librarian Kim Pierson Recreation Kathy Lively Music Julie Fiscus. Kathy Lively then shared slides and discussed the Jamaica trip.
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