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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
The Associated Press notes Nebraska potato growers improved market reach by washing and grading potatoes into a uniform, high quality pack. This boosted shipments from about 50 carloads to an estimated 2,000 carloads to the Chicago market, showing how quality and appearance drive sales and market access.
Musical organizations at the high school staged two commendable recitals in the last week despite modest audiences. The board has noted strong faculty and student musical ability but cites time demands from other activities as the main handicap. After basketball season, music will receive scheduling preference to ease rehearsals.
A Radio Corporation of America official told the FCC frequency modulation offers staticless high fidelity broadcasting and could run facsimile alongside music without interference. A recent demonstration reportedly showed pictures and music transmitted from one source with no mutual impact. While questions remain, RCA’s recognition suggests FM will be adopted and expand tonal range, dynamic range, and nationwide coverage, eventually.
Cities explore unofficial censuses by commercial clubs to tally residents and verify government counts. The aim is to secure official credit for all inhabitants since figures endure ten years and government totals guide public perception. Eldora Community club has not pursued this cross check.
County school men consider replacing county basketball tournaments with an exhibition jamboree. Pine Lake conference games and other interschool schedules would fit into a season without county tourneys. The jamboree could become an engaging athletic event without contests.
The piece recalls the railroads adopting Safety First as a slogan and credits airline progress to similar safety practices. It notes that last year ends with two million passengers transported more than 87 million miles without a fatality and cites cross company cooperation, including weather safety agreements, as a contributing factor.
Grounded its planes and competition among carriers led to unified safety rules and better instruments. The result is a notable achievement with airlines taking pride in safer operations and reduced risk as routes and business normalized.
An Evanston Illinois program uses a sound car to berate rule breakers at intersections. The loud announcements embarrass drivers and pedestrians, potentially causing distractions and accidents while provoking public protests over its discourteous approach and perceived smart aleck tone.
The February Gallup poll asked if the United States should declare war and send forces to Europe if Germany defeats England and France. Twenty-three percent said yes while seventy-seven percent said no, indicating a preference to stay out of war and focus on domestic affairs.
The New Rochelle Woman's Club leads a local pledge against daytime radio "soap tragedies" and forms the Women's National Radio Committee at 113 West 57th Street New York. They aim to study daylight programming and push for higher quality, potentially fueling a national movement.
The New York Times editor argues humor guards democracy by allowing ridicule of leaders and ideas alike. He cites windbag figures and asks where Germany’s past cartoonists stood in shaping public sense. Civilization endures when jokes outlast a pompous self image.
Contractors and hands arrive to begin work on the Toledo and Northwestern Railroad with boarding houses under construction. The Town Falls woolen mills plan to run seven rooms and employ 15 to 20 workers. A new church is organized at New Providence and several ministers retire or relocate while towns plan new facilities including a Methodist church near Melrose Center.
A dwelling occupied by George Meader burned Monday evening near the mill. Half of the household goods were saved. Rev. W. E. Stanley of Atlantic has been called and accepted as pastor of the Baptist church. W. J. Martin sold his residence property in the first ward to Elias Foote.
A spring hat shopping scene opens with bright sun and fashion chatter as matron and maid chase new bonnets. Clerks guide choices while the aging matron longs for flattering color, resisting the fashion parade and dreaming of a hat she can wear.
A humorous vignette follows a matron choosing a hat, her nerves reflected in the mirror. She murmurs soft phrases to steady herself as the clerk notices the disappointed customer, while flowers ribbons and a veil frame the display.
The Civilian Conservation Corps marks its seventh anniversary in early April. Eldora camp superintendent Arthur G. Beckman cites agricultural work since the local camp began July 7, 1935. Farms totaling 15,500 acres benefited, with terraces, fencing, limestone application, tree planting, structures built, timberland improvements, and extensive seeding and sodding. Company 1752 formed June 6, 1933, in Fort Des Moines and Red Wing, Minnesota, later moved to Fordyce, Arkansas, before arriving in Eldora.
Judge T G Garfield of Ames has entered the republican nomination race for the supreme court in the primary election. He previously ran in 1986 and topped all republican votes. A World War II veteran, he served as judge of the eleventh district including Hardin County since 1928.
The State Historical Society of Iowa releases Cyrenus Coles Iowa Through the Years a 108 chapter history tracing Iowa from early exploration to the New Deal. The volume, part of the Iowa Centennial History series, covers economic political military educational social and religious life with figures from Indians to manufacturers. Distribution includes society members and public and college libraries across Iowa.
The Federal Housing Administration published Principles of Planning Small Houses as a practical guide for building homes costing about 2,500 dollars. It notes no stock plans are provided, but offers five illustration drawings as starting points. Topics include materials, foundation, walls, floors, heating, plumbing, and finishes. The booklet, priced at ten cents, targets rental or purchase fits for most families.
Miss Reva Guthrie daughter of Mr and Mrs O D Guthrie who studies in Des Moines recently earned typing honors by posting 69 words per minute with two errors She dated from Eldora high school in 1981.
Automobiles need a spring house-cleaning the engineers say for best summer service switch to warm weather grease and oil discard worn or thin lubricant check your battery after winter use and push the radiator to remove anti freeze and clear the cooling system for hot days local Sovereign Service dealer John A Johnston announces full spring conditioning for all makes and models their new advertisement series offers valuable car care facts.
The county convention lists personnel for committees on resolutions credentials delegates and permanent organization for Alden Concord Eldora Iowa Falls 1 and 2 and other towns. Resolutions urge a businesslike national and state administration under Governor Wilson and call for Republicans to win in the fall to preserve republican government and voter participation in primaries.
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