Beware of Fly By Night Service Scams in Eldora
Eldora residents are urged by the Chamber of Commerce to watch for fly by night solicitors offering reduced rate painting cleaning septic work or magazine subscriptions. Many are deceived by smooth talking salesmen from non existent firms using inferior products and workmanship. Verify with the Blue Card from the Eldora Chamber and call the office if approached by a salesman or canvasser lacking the card.
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Eldora
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Eldara
Vasays
Britain Receives US Loan Relief and Tax Cuts
The House approved an agreement allowing Britain to postpone over four and a quarter billion dollars in US loan payments. London announced a 274 million dollar tax cut. The plan extends seven years for suspending interest and principal until 2001 through 2008. Congress man FH R Gross notes the timing as Britain plans a large tire factory in Communist Russia.
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House of Representatives
United States
London
FH. R. Gross
Russia
Rural Eldora News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Yesterday's events include Martin Schinneman's team breaking loose near Dr Morse's office and a harmless scramble through town. D B Miller bought a sixteen horse engine and large feed mill for his stock farm below Union. The band opened the season with an open air concert in the park amid cold fingers. The Greeks rally for a likely decisive victory, while public sentiment backs their aid against the Ottoman forces. The Electora Planing Mill supplied a new office desk. Mulford installed a new culvert, and H E B Elsworth celebrated a girl birth with cigars. Builders leveled sidewalks in Union and Eldora sent men to join the army. Streets of Eldora undergo road work and cemetery improvements proceed with elm plantings. Pageant director Mrs Thurston plans a 150 year Iowa history pageant for Eldora on June 16-17. The coal mine entries are remodeled and ready for resumed driving. New Grant Theatre modernization plans are set. Maytag agency expands to Marshalltown and Newton. Harvard medical school admits a qualified Eldora candidate. Doris Renaud places in state spelling, and Roy Ryan shines in FFA extemporaneous speaking.
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Martin Schinneman
Dr. Morse
Mrs. Nile
D. B. Miller
Union
Dan
Knecht
Turkey
Electora Planing Mill
Mulford
Culbert
HE. B. Elsworth
Thurston
Thurston Pageant Company
Eldora
Eldora Dune
Iowa
Hardin County
Chas
Addins
Gil Warel
Grant Theatre
Cey Savil
Tull and Probasco
Eldorn! Hardware Floaters
Maytag
Angphive
Maytac
Marshalltown
Newton
Ward S. Fowler
Harvard Medical School
Des Moines
Doris Jeanne Renaud
High School Play Heiress Prompts Call for Better Venues
A reader criticizes the sound and sightlines at local high school productions, urging a dedicated gym auditorium. The letter notes costuming and acting earned praise, but poor acoustics and partial visibility marred the performance of The Heiress. The writer emphasizes the need for proper facilities to showcase student talent.
Teen-Agers Challenge Parental Delinquency Myths
A House education sub committee heard touring teen-agers challenge myths about juvenile delinquency. The Children’s Bureau head notes teens rebel against inconsistency, not discipline, and parents err by over or under guiding. An exchange pupil from Germany and an American girl urge guidance against social pressure to conform.
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United States Children’s Bureau
Germany
India shifts to decimal currency and weighs measures
The Christian Science Monitor notes India's move to a decimal currency with new ana equivalent units and considers the wider implications for 400 million people. It contrasts with Britain and the United States as debates about decimalizing weights and measures in India surface, warning of large capital costs and adaptation challenges.
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India
Subcontinent
Asia
Britain
United States
Chrislim Science Monitor
TaxShown Hidden Taxes Rise Beyond Rates
A notice based on Industrial News Review outlines true tax burdens. It cites examples: a $3,500 yearly earner pays $1,043 in taxes, a $4,450 income pays $1,?80 weekly, and a $7,600 earner pays $2,637. Indirect taxes lift total costs well above formal rates and urges readers to contact representatives about economy.
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Industrial News Review
Legislative Pay Raise Bill Introduced in Des Moines
A bill in Des Moines proposes paying legislators 30 dollars per day for each regular and extra session plus increased mileage. If passed, it could attract more and better candidates but raise total state expenses and extend session lengths, drawing concern from critics.
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Des Moines
Imore
Algona Upper
Deg Moines
Easter activities and travel spread through Union area
The Calvary Baptist Missionary Society met for April with devotion by Mrs. Joe Geanetta and a missionary report by Mrs. Forest Huston. Members folded bandages for Africa as hostesses Mrs. Howard Rash and Mrs. Leo Yantis arranged the meeting. zahlreichen relatives and friends visited or traveled for Easter, including Superintendent Wesley Baddeley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Briley, and several others visiting Cedar Rapids, Boone, Montezuma, Hubbard, Reinbeck, and Eldora for holiday gatherings and trips lasting through the holiday weekend.
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Calvary Baptist Missionary Society
Joe Geanetta
Forest Huston
Africa
Howard Rash
Leo Yantis
Union-Whitten
Wesley Baddeley
Bill
Brent
Rock Island
Union Town Council Proceedings April 11 1967
The Town Council of Union Iowa met April 11 1967. Members Hillingaley Long Vaux Harris Mann were present. Bills from Hooker Supply Co and Union Plumbing were approved. Water meter reader Everett Cantor was hired at 2.26 per hour. A marshal’s salary of 310 per month plus dump-waste supervision from 8 PM to 1 PM and 4:50 PM was approved and other items discussed.
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Union
Iowa
At & Pe
Hillingaley
Long
Vaux
Harris
Mann
Atnates
Hillingsley
Sarria
Hooker Supply Co
Hlentiie
Ecome
Dennlatort and
Partridge
Lortg
Everett Cantor
Matsrial
Billingsley
Jutlea
Nuparviso
Mrs Fasg and Family Visit Des Moines Over Easter
Mrs George Fasg and her infant daughter Martha Ann visited Des Moines over Easter, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs John A Wood and at the Ned Fagg home. The narrative mentions plans for Mr Fagg to visit Friday for the weekend.
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Harry Scott
Eldora
Floyd Aswegan
Daughers
Reinbeck
James Maltby
New York City
Maltby
Lars Maltby
Noel Campbell
Bruce and Clark
Litchfield
C. A. van Patter
Campbells
Pic
Kenneth Dalldorf
Ft. Ord
Calif
Herman Dalldorf
George Fasg
Martha Ann
Des Moines
John A. Wood
Ned Fagg
Mr. Fagg
Marrib
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Future Farmers of America
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