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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1950

Page

6

New Truck Line Placed in Service

A truck line hauling M. and St. L. freight between Marshalltown and Mason City was placed in service last week. It runs round trips daily except weekends with northbound arrivals at 3 30 a m and southbound arrivals at 5 30 p m. Freight is loaded and unloaded at the depot and delivered by a local trucker. MAC RAE ELECTED IOWA CITY

Marshalltown Mason City Mac Rae Iowa City Douglas MacRae Eldora University of Iowa

Windbreaks and companions boost farm protection and stands

Properly installed lightning tools protect farm buildings from lightning. Extension agronomist Ralph Krenzin notes success of legume grass stands this year hinges partly on companion crops. Seeding rate and growth of companions affect new seedings while extension forester R B Campbell urges using at least three rows of trees in windbreaks.

Ralph Krenzin Iowa State College R. B. Campbell Extension Forester

Plant pathologist visits county to discuss seed dusting

Arden F Sherf extension specialist in plant pathology visited Hardin county Friday to contact commercial operators of seed cleaning and treating equipment about seedborne disease control in oats and barley. He seeks talks for future commercial work through Dick Pulse at the county extension office.

Arden F. Sherf Hardin County Sherf Dick Pulse

Firemen Propose County-Wide Rural Fire Service

Twelve Eldora firefighters attended a county meeting in Buckeye where county-wide fire protection was discussed. Committees were formed to gather data on laws for taxing rural firefighting equipment and service. A campaign to adopt the plan in Hardin county is planned.

Eldora Buckeye Whic Hardin County

C of C Enrollment Nears Goal as Membership Rises

The Chamber of Commerce thermometer reached 150 members last week with several additions expected. A director said the goal of 200 members may be attained within the next two weeks.

Chamber of Commerce

Eldora Chamber Hears Mount Pleasant Applicant for Secretary Post

Directors of the Eldora Chamber of Commerce met Thursday to discuss a Mount Pleasant candidate for secretary. The board planned to interview another applicant and has two more on the list to consider.

Eldora Chamber of Commerce Mount Pleasant

Boys 4-H Leaders Meet Make Plans

A county wide 4-H leaders meeting in the extension office discussed soil conservation progress and recreation programs for clubs. Plans set for selecting a club representative to the 43rd annual short course June 26 to 29 and choosing a county nominee for state 4-H office. Hardin county to send a boy to the state 4-H conservation camp June 5 to 8. GO TO CHURCH ON EASTER SUNDAY.

Leonard Sanders Maurice Cook Hardin County

Lowell Vieman Benefit Raised 46.70 by Eldora High School

The Lowell Vieman Benefit fund drive at Eldora High School last week raised 46.70 for ninth grader Lowell Vieman who lost his farm home in a recent fire. The effort involved students and included support from Collins the agricultural engineer and John Hawkes the clerk.

Lowell Vieman Eldora Vieman

Easter Vacation Dismissal Noted for Eldora Schools

Eldora consolidated schools will dismiss at 3 p.m. tomorrow for the Easter vacation. Classes resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Eldora Consolidated Schools

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