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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
1
George R Advertising Mgr Editor Max Van Derveer Bookkeeper Katharine Piper Mechanical Foreman Linotypes Dale Peshia Harold Trickey Charles Davis Paul Masat displayed in an internal staff listing.
Clean Up A Paying Proposition encourages communities to improve curb appeal and upkeep to attract new residents and businesses. It argues that visible cleanliness and tidy premises signal progress and invite investment, employment, and growth, urging immediate action to reap long term benefits.
The Marshall Times reports Messrs Whitten and Binford secured depot ground for a new town on the Toledo extension of the C N W BR line three miles east of Union. If built, the town would threaten Union's position.
Notice in Hardin County Iowa announces Minnie Daum appointed executrix of Henry Daum deceased. Creditors urged to promptly pay and filing proofs with the District Court Clerk. Cameron and Dickinson, attorneys. Dated April 1st 1938. Clerk: Fred L. Miller. Deputy Sharon Vaughn.
Notice of regular annual stockholders meeting at Eldora Iowa on January 2 1965 adopting amendments to Articles of Incorporation. Article V expands preferred and organization stock with voting rights and 4 percent dividends. Article VI sets director eligibility for common stockholders and creates a nominating committee. Article X grants one vote per share to all common and organization stockholders. Dated March 23 1955. Attest Secretary.
In Eldora, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Johnston celebrate four decades of marriage. The column also recalls small-town tales and local anecdotes, from Rev Ralph Imes’ red hunting cap to a playful Shirley with a butter keeper ode and a humorous driver’s license mishap featuring Marcella.
Clipped editorial review notes Postmaster General Summerfield rescinded the 1 April order allowing junk mail to be delivered without specific addresses. The change ends a policy blamed for delaying first class mail, overburdened carriers, and higher postal costs. Residents, retailers, newspapers, and cities welcomed the move as a step to reduce junk mail and postal deficits.
The Clinton County controversy centers on Attorney General Dayton Countryman appointing a special assistant to enforce liquor laws after two hundred seized bottles were returned to tavern owners by a justice of the peace. County Attorney Warren Johnson backs the local action, while Countryman accuses a breakdown in law enforcement and asserts the AG must act. The Pella Chronicle notes the rebelling officers have no legal footing and expects statewide clarity.
The Iowa legislature considers raising income tax by about 45 percent, a move the Iowa Tax Commission says would hit wage earners and salaried workers hardest. Last year 68 percent of wage and salary earners paid income taxes, while only 45 percent of farmers and 48 percent of contractors did, prompting calls for a study by an expert commission ahead of the 1957 session.
A strong rural bloc backs an authority tax increase while criticizing urban shifts in demographics and delayed redistricting. The debate centers on income tax reform, farm credits, and real estate levies, with calls for a broad tax review as revenue balance shifts toward urban populations. The piece cites editorials from Marshalltown Times Republican and Grinnell Herald Register, and notes community events including a school band mothers meeting and Career Day visits.
The piece critiques lawmakers for seeking new revenue while urging aid to where funds are low. It notes tax hunger across federal to local levels, with pressure from interest groups demanding more spends. It frames the current session as fiscally strained and uncertain in savings.
The Senior Harthstone Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Clifford Hauser’s home with Irene Long Co. hostess. Darwin Vinton led the meeting and members spent time making aluminum and copper trays. Fourteen members and three guests attended. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be April 27 at Vi Vivian Rabb it’s home, and Mrs. Thomas E. Wood, Amita and Debbra from Aurora, Colorado, are visiting Rev. and Mrs. Furnas. A two act play titled Mysterious Friends will be presented by the eighth grade under Mrs. Kinny’s supervision with cast members including Chester and Danny Den Au.
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Thursday evening meeting at the Legion hall with guest speaker Dr W J Mackay. Mrs Maya Hendrickson, Mrs Elmer Engelson and Mrs N A Thomas will serve. Other notes include visiting guests and birthdays, plus local home-building progress at Press Food market and surnames of residents.
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