23 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1955
Page
1
Pirates split the week with wins and losses as September events unfold. Baseball games at Hubbard and New Prov, softball rounds at Union-Whitten Steamboat Rock, and a field of hitters led by Mann Ehlers and Jaspers reflect steady team activity and rising averages.
On Tuesday afternoon September 13 the girls softball team beat Owasa 16 to 13 in a five inning home game. Boninie Pierson earned the win as pitcher with a lineup including Phyllis Bell in right field. The team Dip record improved to two wins and one loss and next faces Owasa on September 22 on their field. A sectional game versus Wellsburg follows on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Union with Wellsburg and Steam Boat drawing byes.
Miss Schwarck selects members for girls sextet Shir ley Kruse Jo Ann Bunger Phyllis Roll Pat Luiken Bonnie Pierson Alma Lyons girls trio Bonnie Pierson Phyllis Bell Jo Ann Bunger mixed quartet Jo Ann Bunger Bonnie Pierson John Frerichs Joe Knight boys quartet trials pending chorus work expands toward special music awards to improve the year’s efforts
Narcotics Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger cites 60 000 US addicts spending about 10 dollars daily. Teens are urged to educate peers, recognize risk, and prevent spread by saying no early. Addiction would harm morale, truancy, and school progress, affecting future generations.
In English we record voices to study speech with Mr Strampe. In science we explore matter and its properties, conducting experiments and building equipment. Mrs DeVault leads science while Mr Beane teaches arithmetic of buying in math. Girls finish four unit on grooming and begin sewing, making notebooks to help remember lessons.
A class meeting was held Thursday to decide the type of class play and its presentation date. The morning drivers training class has nine students: Rosemary Campbell, Delores Crosser, Margaret Bright, Dale Hartman, Dennis Holmes, LaVerne Wabben, Larry Mients, Dave Asher, Darold Frerichs, and Ronnie Pierson. Last Thursday the group went to Eldora to apply for instruction permits and driving began Tuesday of this week.
Betty and Sandi recount spelling quirks from BOX to OXEN and GEESE to MOOSE while Mr Strampe and students study life in water and world history. Teachers Mr Gehring Mrs DeVault and Mr Beane guide tests debates and algebra as they practice courtesy and problem solving in a vivid school week.
Karen Luiken entertained Pat Luiken and Shirley Kruse for a week while her parents were away. Rosemary Campbell enjoyed visiting Delores Crosser overnight last Thursday. Ruth Luiken was an overnight guest of Cathy Snider.
The report notes progress with Mrs DeVault as home economics teacher and Mr Strampe as shop teacher. Freshmen discuss lettering in shop and the shift to high school life, noting change but gradual adaptation. They hint seniors may alter plans before next week’s update.
Introducing Miss Schwark, a teacher interviewed this week. Dorothy Schwark was born in Marshalltown and grew up near Whitten. She studied at Whitten Consolidated, Drake University, and Iowa State College, earning a Bachelor of Music in 1954. She majors in music with English and history minors and pursues advanced elementary certification and a Masters. This year she teaches vocal and instrumental music for both grade and high school. Previously she taught in Livermore Iowa, where she taught vocal music and band.
The article notes students who took their drivers tests passed with flying colors. It names David Asher Ronnie Fierson Delores Crosser Rosemary Campbell and Margaret Bright as among the first leaders who faced fear during the process.
News items show Berlin Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Wilford Harthopp's Friday afternoon with plans for a Berlin church homecoming on Sunday Oct 9. The column also lists extensive social visits, school life notes, student council pledge, and local events across the community.
Mrs Wade Williams hosted Kum Bae class of Church of Christ Sunday School with co hostesses. In president's absence vice president Mrs Mac Shearer presided as devotions led by Mrs Ray Wirth. Twelve members attended a brief business meeting followed by social hour. Prizes were won by Mrs Avery Norman and Mrs Shearer. Refreshments served.
Community Sunday School met Monday evening in the church joint room for final bazaar preparations. The bazaar is set for Wednesday October 18 ordered to raise funds for Navajo Indian children near Gallup New Mexico for Christmas gifts. President Helen Edick presided. hostesses were Mrs. Louise Landt Mrs Edward Packer Mrs P H Hamm and Mrs B H Harne. Dinner guests included several local families. updates noted moves and visits among residents.
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