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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
2
Public bids for the Eldora Memorial hospital addition exceeded estimates, but the project remains essential. The larger facility is needed to relieve overcrowding, improve care, and attract more people to Eldora. the hospital board, mayor, and council support moving ahead with funding and construction promptly.
A campaign to number all Eldora residences and businesses faces a hurdle from two ordinances with different systems. The legally current system is the later ordinance, but the first ordinance’s method appears to be in use. Only the mayor and council can resolve this. Citizens are urged to cooperate by displaying numbers on homes and stores to aid mail and deliveries.
An Illinois State Register editor advocates organizing men’s breakfast clubs across Springfield and central Illinois churches. In Episcopalian sessions held monthly at 7 am with worship then breakfast, the theme “everyday religion in a workaday world” guides programs. The plan, in its third year, spreads to other towns and may reach Iowa.
A longstanding Iowa editorial urges courage amid infantile paralysis fears. It notes sensational media framing can cause undue alarm, advises cleanliness and infection controls, and argues courage and calm protect health and resilience.
Yesterday E R Zellar sold his interest in the Herald to J E Duncan of Topeka Kansas. A croquet and lawn festival will be held in the public park this afternoon. Mineral Point school taught by Frank Fannon closed July 25 with a picnic and public examination. George Boody ends his Rough Woods school Friday. Improvements are under way at the fair grounds including a pig pen and new box stalls. Dewey Tower brick yard employs many and operates a brick machine. Tower has 23 years in brick making supplying Eldora buildings and schools.
Union residents witnessed electric lights for the first time Saturday, with the new plant supplying streets and homes. Other notes include F J Edgar attending Omaha Jewelers meeting, a new barn finished at the fairgrounds, river straightening proposals between Marshalltown and Hardin county, and service members Protheroe Teske and Tintjer arriving from overseas. Deputy Treasurer L E Sanders resigns to start a dairy venture in Iowa Falls HH Moore sells elevator in Gifford to J E Weaver Quimby. Fire destroys L K Reese home near New Providence. A $1000 gift to the Methodist church funds third floor completion. Civic groups from surrounding towns meet Hubbard to discuss Highway 65 routing. no definite commission decision yet. Cameron Jr admitted to the bar. Eldora Memorial Works formed by Sanders and Sietesma. Floral Hall torn down for more exhibit space. Union Booster club auction nets enough to balance the treasury after park seats purchase. Auctioneered by A P Mason with Wilfred Dickenson assisting.
Mrs Katharine Piper recalls a meandering Hardin county drive misadventures. She narrates navigational mixups near Steamboat Rock Eagle City and Eldora, a false bridge memory, a donkey ballgame in Marshalltown, and reflections on a cemetery gate sign end dead end. She pokes fun at the dump view, glasses, and Postum.
Fragmentary text from the Atharville Daily News discusses new missiles and a claimed speed metric, but the fragmentary nature and garbled figures prevent a coherent event or outcome. It mentions figures like 66,730,004 and 2,000 miles and 7,000 wallas per hour, unclear context and attribution.
The annual Guest day gathered about 100 at Community church as the Woman's Missionary Society hosted with hostesses and President Mrs. Boyd Reese presiding. A musical pageant This Is Your Life and a Breakfast at Goldstin play featured children and members, followed by a small business meeting and a letter from Esther Pushee. A parcel post sale raised 9.75 with 23.67 from a contributed apron sale. Guests from away included Mrs. Butterfield and several Lyon and Lamer family members.
A reader notice lists multiple local churches with service times and contact numbers including First Congregational First Baptist St Paula Lutheran Assembly of God Finst Methodist St Marys Catholic Church Christ Church and Western Church of the Brethren. It notes vacation delays and alternate Sunday schedules across venues.
Mrs Ray Sheets entertained 14 guests Monday evening at a miscellaneous shower honoring her sister in law Mrs Don Fitzgerald a recent bride Bridge was played Prizes were won by Mrs K J Lyon and Mrs ax Heryford Refreshments were served On Tuesday evening Mrs Rita Vaux Mrs G W Fitzgerald Mrs Ray Sheets and Mrs Don Fitzgerald attended a shower in Roland in honor of Mrs Fitzgerald
Mrs J R Alexander hosted the Double Four Bridge club Thursday afternoon. Mary Cromer won high score in contract. Mrs LaMont Moore attended as a guest.
Funeral services for Clyde W. Rowen were held at the Christian church with Rev. B. H. Harris in charge. Interment was in Shepard Cemetery. Members of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Rebekahs attended. Attending from away were many relatives from Iowa and neighboring states.
In a regular Rebekah lodge meeting on Monday officers were elected including N G Florine Graves V G Ruth Hammer R S N G Effie Drake L S N G Martha Watson R S V G Mae Dickenson L S V G Eula Hobson recording secretary Hazel Newby financial secretary Geraldine Martin treasurer Theresa Cox outside guardian Elaine Graves inside guardian Orpha Caster warden Ethel Hammer conductor Kathryn Packer chaplain Esther Williams musician Beatrice Donaldson reporter Rosella Wooten Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Yantis and Doris Fay at Connie Kuper party in Wellsburg plus Paul Jaspers visiting with Lillian Jaspers and Lillian Kuper guests of Shirley Beech.
Mrs Dwight Kelly and Jo Ann Clemens are among residents celebrated in social events across Union Riverside and Marshalltown. A new daughter Marla Kay Smith arrived at St Thomas Mercy hospital in Marshalltown to Mr and Mrs Dale Smith of Conrad. Community gatherings featured music by Rosemary and Beth Lyon and gift books arranged by Gloria Sorenson. Des Moines trips and birthday festivities for Jo Ann Clemens marked a busy week. full South Hardin county coverage appears in the Herald and Index on Friday.
A local prompt invites readers to place a high low classified ad for selling items they no longer want. The notice emphasizes simple, quick listings and affordable rates to reach nearby buyers.
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