15 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1958
Page
1
Shoppers and merchants nationwide welcome the latest change making register designed to reduce errors in giving change. A recent nationwide test found 15 percent of store employees miscalculated a five dollar payment on a thirty nine dollar purchase, prompting calls for improved accuracy and faster checkout.
Yesterday 70 years ago reports odd notices from New Providence and Hampton with mentions of a creamery at New Providence, a Broadway depot fire at Eldora Junction, and Commodore Dewey’s squadron. Fifty years ago notes include West Hardin street home addition, wage increases, a new retirement for depot, and church dedication by Lidora Congregationalists. multiple local people and firms named.
A fragmented Eldora area notes section recalls 1918 surgeon enlistment Dr Nyquist, 1928 radical district meeting and local industry mentions, 1938 music festival, WPA hospital work, and 1948 Red Cross drive success. The item threads through community life, education, and public service across eras.
A Monday Woman's Club session met disruption as the scheduled speaker failed to appear and did not notify the group. Members debated future plans as the event proceeded without the keynote, leaving attendees unsure about the program's direction.
Adults discussed a lower grade operetta and a tale of a Zorro toy causing trouble between brothers. They recalled common family disputes over broken playthings and critiqued a Chamber of Commerce project at the annual meeting. Concerns about streets, areas, and zoning were also voiced.
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