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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1955
Page
3
Grace Protheroce and Marcella Parker are listed in the staff as society editor and proof reader respectively, with UpLISH EN e R. Stauffacher Mer noted in the byline. The fragment indicates internal staff credits for the publication.
Farm operators face rules for counting earnings under social security. Self employment includes active farm operation by owner lessee or share farmer with net earnings of 40 dollars or more yearly after 1954. Rentals from real estate are not self employment earnings unless the operator is a real estate dealer. Combined farm and nonfarm earnings up to 4200 dollars can be credited, with wages counted first to reach the cap. The next article will cover share farmers.
A reflective piece contrasts cheerful magazine scenes with real chores, noting that housework often lacks smiles. It recalls family vacations around Minnesota and Ontario, then lists local notices: Ruth Clark promotes an auctioneer school, Mrs. John Wirds dies in a hen house fire, and other town items.
William Andrews and Miles Reece announce plans to enter the lumber trade at the new station near New Providence. Irvin Mills of Idaho aims to engage in lumber trading at Tipton. S. W. Tash overhauls his flour mill in Xenia with improvements. The Porter and Moir law firm dissolves. Moir continues in front office while Porter relocates to the former Y M C A room. Work starts on a new Y M C A building. Nuckolls and Porter's brick building is sealed and due for occupancy September first. County supervisors order a 4 clock for courthouse tower and seek bids. Col Frank O. Lawden declines postmaster general post. Larson's English trap draws attention among local belles. Laundrymen Chung Bin and Fong Lee visit. Park Dam company seeks electric franchise and promises to build a dam with day and night service and a brick power house. Rexford Bateson sets off for Berkeley to study law. Theo P. Guenther leaves Hardin County National Bank for Hubbard as cashier. Eastman Nuckolls to replace him. Miss Justine Granner of Hubbard departs for Tungten China to work as nurse.
Phyllis Bryant returns to Minneapolis after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Bryant. Harold Butler moves from Matin Street property to Secor ds. Merna Westcott travels with Allison Westcott to Yakima Washington to visit Frank Westcott. Jack Dowling visits Elmhurst Illinois to spend time with Mrs Dowlings parents. Mrs Norman McDonald and family visit Marshalltown. Maggie Hutchens joins T W Davis party for Maxwell dinner. Salvation Army Union service unit announces annual appeal for local and state welfare needs. Lamont Moore chairs committee with Mrs Paul Carter treasurer. Funds aid local emergency welfare needs and support state regional programs.
Legals notice announces Lulu Gohner and Clara Snovel appointed as executrices of Katla Snovel deceased of Hardin County Iowa. Creditors must render claims and interested parties present them with proper authentication to the Clerk of the District Court Bateson and Ryan attorneys dated July 15 1955 with clerk stamp 1965.
By writ of execution issued from Hardin County District Court, Merle Sherbon and Verda Sherbon property including Holsteins, Guernseys, cattle, a Ford tractor, and 96 acres in section 29 88 19 with 54 acres in section 21 87 19, all to be sold at public auction August 12, 1985, near Wenora to satisfy a debt of 1916.00 plus costs at 6 percent interest. Sheriff Paul B Hodgson notes sale for cash in Hidera Iowa.
The Hardin County Auditor will recall sealed bids by 10:00 A.M. on August 16, 1955 for surfacing local and traverse roads. Proposals require a certified check payable to the County Auditor as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to finalize a contract and file an approved performance bond. Plans and specs available from the County Auditor. bids on county forms only. the Board may reject any bid or all bids and waive technicalities. Surface materials include 24,730 tons maintenance gravel and related quantities plus stockpile gravel and rock chips.
Mr and Mrs Murl Schumacher and Jane traveled to Rochester Minnesota on Monday. On Tuesday Jane underwent surgery while Mr Schumacher returned to Eldora on Thursday. Jane’s address is Miss Jane Schumacher Room 601 St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota.
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