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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1953
Page
5
Children under eight within 30 miles of Eldora may enter by writing 75 words on Why I Like Eldora. Entries due August 18 at the Eldora chamber of commerce. Winners receive five dollars in nickels, a western hat, and will reign during Kiddies Days August 21 and 22.
Rural Grundy Center school boards and officers will gather tonight at 8 00 p m in the Grundy Center high school auditorium to discuss future reorganization plans for the Grundy Center school district with residents attending.
Over 500 persons attended the 82nd Hardin County Fair religious service held Sunday afternoon. Roy LaMoines of Town State College Ames led the sermon. Music featured a mass choir from eight Hardin county rural churches, two quartets, and organist David Lloyd George.
Hardin county board awarded a contract to Iowa Waterproofing Co. for courthouse brick cleaning and mortar joint refilling, and jail and sheriff's residence wall work. Sandblasting of the jail and repairs on the south end of the courthouse begin soon, per chairman Hillis Wilson.
Eldora schools will begin the 1953-54 term on Wednesday September 2 with a full day. August 31 and September 1 are set for teachers meetings. High school registrations occur the week before opening. football practice starts August 24. first game is against Iowa Falls at home on September 11.
State biologists from the conservation commission reported in Lower Pine Lake that good fishing is two years away under normal conditions. They found abundant bass and 20 young minnows per adult, noted a rough fish problem from twelve inch suckers, and recommended stocking crappies while preparing to remove rough fish.
Eldora Chamber of Commerce promotes Tuesday closings for the Fair. County auditor R A Scott says courthouse offices will close each afternoon of the Fair. Employees will usher during grand stand performances, afternoons and evenings, paid only for evening work.
Leo F. Wolcott owner of the New Grand Theatre predicts higher admission prices for most low-admission theatres due to Eisenhower's veto of the movie ticket tax exemption. He cites the upcoming 3-D curved wide-screen equipment installation as another reason for price increases, and notes future rises may follow with the new process if taxes remain. The president vetoed H. R. 157, blocking a 20 percent federal admission tax exemption, saying no tax cuts until a balanced budget is achieved.
Diamond Horseshoe Rodeo officials announce a fifty dollar reward to any rider who can stay on one of their bucking horses for eight seconds. The horse to be brought in has not been ridden this year and will perform today and tomorrow.
The King Service Station on West Edgington Avenue was entered Saturday night and merchandise stolen. No cash was taken. Entry was gained by prying open a west window. Investigation conducted by the sheriff's office.
The 82nd Hardin County Fair at the fairgrounds features 4-H demonstrations livestock judging and auction, a Diamond Horseshoe Rodeo debut, and a horse show parade. New classes include open Beef and Open Barrow with added money in Barrow class and five quarter horse judging classes Wednesday.
A fragmented event timetable lists a Diamond Horseshoe Rodeo with related activities. It notes 10:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M judging horses and stock, time trials for hot rods, sculpture displays, junior cattle feeders, livestock parade, junior livestock auction, and quarter-horse judging.
Special cornerstone services were held at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church now under construction in Hubbard. Rev. Arthur Kruetzmann led the ceremony. A Bible and church documents were placed in the cornerstone along with church programs and historical items. The new Gothic building will cost $200,000, seat 500, and include an educational wing.
New district court filings last week include a divorce for Dollie Deane Lovig of Radcliffe from Casper Lovig citing cruel treatment. She seeks possession of an auto, home, business, and furnishings. married Oct 18, 1995 in Chicago. Also four judgment suits filed: Colson Co. vs Wayne Campbell for 21.85. Evangelical Hospital vs Ronald and Ruth Small for 95.60. Edwin Nelson Jr. vs Risse and Miller Inc. for 325. Big Chief Food Center vs Don and Dorothy McMillen for 182.60.
The Grundy Center plant of the Marshall Canning Co was expected to open yesterday and about 100 people will be employed during the corn canning season. A marriage license was issued to Richard Crosser, 18, Eldora, and Sherry Huffman, 16, Owasa.
New Well Drillers report a strong water flow at a Wellsburg site last week with 115 gallons per minute expected to persist. The well sits 100 feet south of a prior four year old well in the western part of Wellsburg and awaits confirmation of sustained yield.
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