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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1931

Page

17

Ackley Man Wins Prize At Legion Convention

Ackley Clate Chenette director of the third district band received a $200 prize for first place at the American Legion convention in Davenport. Several Hardin county Legionaires attended and heard the band in the contest. Other Ackley news covers travels and social visits as families return from trips to Colorado Tama and Lansing with schedules of upcoming events and gatherings.

Ackley Clate Chenette American Legion Davenport Hardin County Legionaires

Woman Claims 10-Pound Week Loss With Kruschen

Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke writes she lost 10 pounds in one week using Kruschen. She advises taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast. An 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks and is available at L.J. Rice's and drug stores nationwide with a money back guarantee if not convinced.

Betty Luedeke Dayton L.J. Rice’s America

Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Varicose Veins

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a strong antiseptic that treats broken veins varicose ulcers and skin conditions. It claims long lasting relief with a cheap bottle, guaranteed by L J Rice and up to date druggists with a money back offer.

L. J. Rice Moone

Post Office Clerk Examination At School House

A list of local community happenings. Twelve applicants sat for the post office clerk exam at the school house on Saturday. Several residents visited, traveled, or returned from events in Rochester, Minn. Des Moines. and Eldora. The town planned band concerts and a flower show with themed attire and garden club exhibits.

Picnic at Ed Doud home hosts visiting Legins party

Hughes Wm Allen and families with Chas Legins and guests shared a Monday picnic supper at the Ed Doud home. Hughes threshing company held a meeting at the Hughes school house Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Legins Jessie Allen and the Douds attended dinner Tuesday. Legins departed for Milwaukee later that afternoon. Seasie Fitz of Town Falls also mentioned in report.

Wm. Allen Chas. Legins H.'.gast Ed Doud Legins E Hughes Hughes A. M. Doud Milwaukee Seasie Fitz Town ‘Falls

South Fork Families Visit Relatives in Minesota

South Fork residents spent Friday evening visiting relatives in Minesota. Arthur Rash and wife visited their daughter Mrs. R. Smith on Sunday. Mrs. Warrington and John Berends of Union, Mrs. Clary and her daughter Mrs. Amy Ferrell, called at Balcoms Sunday. Herman Steinfeldt and wife visited Emil Jeske and Carl Freese on Sunday. Dorothy and Annie Freese went home with them for a few days. Balcom, Fred and Floyd Inman went to Herb Ziebell s. Oscar Jeske returned from Dakota Saturday. Walter stayed with his brother Otto for a longer visit.

Ackley News T. C. Collister Points Colorado Earl Stauffacher J. J. Stauffacher Hilda Esther Lyndon M. B. Trumbauer Tama Waterloo Fiarl Stauffacher George Bleeker Martin Ryben Lansing Town Duluth Minn Port Williams Canada Will Roben Marian Lamont C. Victor Ladies Aid Society St. John’s Church Will Sharp Gilbert Henry C. H. Davis Elvira Parker Otha Sellers Marshalltown Cedar Falls Fred Schoeneman W. T. S. Rath Clare Chenette Rochester Mayo Clinic S. Gay Roosevelt Quentin J. J. Buzynski St. Mary’s Catholic Church Ackley State Center Bertha Richtsmeier Mary Fiderkin Cedar Rapids Maria Bush EB. W. Harriott Ben Hickman Boone Harriott Bell Telephone Co H. L. Harmon John Ferrington Robert Town Falls C. D. Jamison Jamison Harmon al Wilson Barrett Parkersburg Thelma Sweet Conrad August Schachterle Ruth McGregor Mary Nicklas Kate Miller Iowa Falls Earl Nicklas Aredale G. H. Ballard Billy Barnum Webster City Wilma Roben Will Miller St. Louis Frank Spring A. P. Janssen O1ino -Ryken Hollis Dells Madison Wis Davenport R. R. Hadley Black Hills S. D Yellowstone Park Wyo Frank Cable Bailey Home Frank Schafer Anne Marie Floyd Beamsley Owasa John Graham Delphana Henry Wheeler Odd Fellows Hall Eldora Wm. Allen A. M. Doud Marlyn Moser Ed Doud Arthur Allen Herman Gast Ed Treasmer Harold Cable Helen Lois Zeisman F. M. Cable Sam Newby Bailey Twyla Flora Doud Frank Shafer Ered Vanthens Balcom E. IE. Elerding Billie Elerding Minesota Arthur Rash R. Smith Warrington John Berends Union Clary Amy Ferrell Balcom’s Herman Steinfeldt Emil Jeske Carl Freese Dorothy Annie Freese Mrs. Balcom Fred Floyd Inman Herb Ziebell Oscar Jeske Dakota Walter Otto

Fish rescued from rapidly drying stream near Lansing

Hundreds of thousands of fingerlings and small fish were saved as Lansing fish crew dug a several hundred foot trench from a pond to a nearby slough creating a runoff to running water. Eight to ten bushel baskets of fish were placed in the stream and species such as bass crappies and bullheads were among the rescued. The pond, about 1700 feet in circumference, faced drying up with many fish doomed without intervention.

Lansing West Elbow Big Lake Fish and Game Commission

Eldora City Council Proceedings Include Payment Approvals

The Eldora city notes show the council approving numerous claims from June 1 1901 including Phoenix Meter Co Hollingsworth Shafer Rolph and many others for salaries labor supplies and street lighting. The minutes record adjournment and subsequent sessions on July 6 1901 and August 3 1931 with similar claim delineations and payments to police, fire and public works staff.

Styam Phoenix Fred Hollingsworth G. M. Shafer Sidlary Robert Rolph Pumplyng Wa Alg McQaul Lovell Scholfield Bert Sbach Prank Crippen Hibor Larson Hardware Sinclair Refining Central States Ted Swasand Henry Stebe Geo. Potyeter Walter Yike J. A. Relgtes Eldora Herald-Ledger Pedertul Micerric Co Uehting Robert Relph Jim Aususe Keubyenutt H. Shafermonger Donner Richard Binith - Latao OW Gilingwu Wisner Miayor Iryon ATL Cod McMithian AL Koilsmeier Luyan Liu Metropolitan Supply Ompiany Rou Moser Lumber Co Howrard M Wil van Ot Marathon OH Company Ius Jusaithitete Be Nave Lovell Schofield Gho Ld Ol Central Pere Lew Wright Central Strtea Sireet Moser Lumber Jim Williams August Rebschall Ryan C. J. McMian Waverley Chas Speers Turtles Shepherd Stauffer van Avery Town State School Gravel Jim Smith Bert Ibach L. HB. Wright Laborey J. F. Hardin Jr Robert Morph Fosnes Extra Walter Vile Howard McCall Widorn Motor Co Pink Supply Co Hermon Lightfield C. A. van Patter Strees Lightin A. Kellemeier Eldorn Motor Co Eldora Motor Co Inbor H. A. Kellameter Jan OO Henry Claassen Central Town Robert Tolph Sanceaes Kebsehall Case Jim ‘Wiliams J. W. McBride Council Shafer

Foreclosure Petition in Hardin County Court

In Hardin County Iowa district court the Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank files for judgment against Guy O Huse and others, seeking foreclosure of a mortgage dated October 16 1922 on the west half of the northeast quarter and northwest quarter in Hardin County Iowa, plus advance costs taxes and attorney fees. The petition also claims a balance of nine thousand three hundred eighty one dollars and seventy eight cents with eight percent interest payable semiannually from July 24 1931.

Imiiatain Tne Guy ©. Huse Alargie Huse Marl Huse Dene Huse Clyde J. Huse Ethel Huse Renal Mortengie Phiuintitt Morteage District Court of Hardin County Town Belwe Eldora Suesmoent Ben J. Gibson Plaintice State of Towa Bert Hush Claudi C. Hush Kh. C. Coleman the Clark District Court Iowa Guy O. Huse Marele Huse Earl Huse Deno Huse Cyde B. Huse Guyo. Huse Margie Huse Far Huse Dena Huse Clyde B. Huse A. D Hardin Wis. NY

Notice of contract letting for Hardin County repairs

Public notice by Hardin County Iowa via the board of supervisors announces a bid letting for repairing and remodeling projects. The event is scheduled Friday August 28 1881 at 1 30 pm in the supervisors room at the courthouse Vidora Eldora with bids open to contractors and builders. A bond and standard AIA contract form are required and the board reserves right to adjourn or reject bids. The notice is dated August 4 1931 and signed by Chairman I Boddy and Auditor J G Bridghans.

Iowa Hardin’ County Hardin County Jnast American Institute of Architects Eldora Town Board OF Supervisors Boddy GQ. Bridghns

Notice of Road Establishment in Hardin County Iowa 1931

Public notice details a petition to establish a 40 foot wide highway starting near Sea 43, Township 87, Range 19, extending 1896 feet then south to near Orville Vigars residence. County engineer reports favorably. hearing set October 19, 1931 at 2 PM. Objections and damage claims due October 20, 1931 to the Hardin County Auditor Eldora.

Ville D. Vigars Sea Anid Sec Orville Db Board of Supervisors Eldora Iowa I. G. Bridcgiens Hardin County

Notice of Inheritance Tax Appraisal Hearing

The undersigned executors for the estate of Flassle V. Cox announce a statutory appraisal for inheritance tax purposes. The hearing will occur at 10:00 A.M. on September 12, 1931, at the First National Bank in Eldora Hardin County Iowa. Interested parties may attend and present any concerns about the appraisal.

Hardin County Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing Continuation

Hardin County Board of Supervisors in Eldora Iowa held a budget hearing on August 12 1931 with members Boddy Chantrill and Martin present. The hearing was continued for final action to September 1 1981 at 4 00 AM and the meeting adjourned to August 8 1931 at 9 00 AM Chairman Boddy and County Auditor Bridgens signed the minutes.

Eldora Iowa Board of Supervisors Hardin County Td. Boddy Wi & Chantral C. D. Martin C.D. Martie Wid W. Chantrill W. L Chantrill EB. Boddy Chairrman J. G. Bridgens

Old settlers picnic attendance and local visits noted

Goose Creek residents report many attended the old settlers picnic at Elerding's grove last Sunday. H. R. Wasson entertained relatives from Washington last week, while Mrs. Jean Boody and daughter from Independence Iowa are visiting. Wasson baled straw last Thursday and Q O S Boody spent part of last week in South Hardin with friends. Try a Herald Ledger want ad.

Elerding’s Grove H.R. Wasson Washington Jean Boody Independence Iowa Boody H. R. Wasson QO. S. Boody South Hardin

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