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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

7

Steamboat Rock Community News Recap

Steamboat Rock items include Mr. and Mrs. Will Harms hosting guests at Alexander, Ruth Pistocco leaving for McGill Nevada after three weeks with Schwitters family, and multiple gatherings. Duane Toomson returned home from three years service in the Philippines to live with the Werkmans. Dorcas Society met at the Baptist church with pantry shower and White Cross work. Henry Bell visited from Hudson. smorgasbord at Harms Cafe honored Marie Folkerts and Cathryn Cramer on summer vacation. Followers moved to a new home at Freemont and other Sunday visits.

Will Harms Wiard Aikes Harm Harms Alexander Ruth Pistocco McGill Nevada H. M. Schwitters T. E Duane Toomson George Werkman Philippines

Luiken Aboard Navy Destroyer On ROTC Cruise

Donald G. Luiken son of Mr and Mrs Anthony E Luiken of Steamboat Rock stands a look out watch aboard the destroyer USS Heerman. He is a senior at Iowa State College. More than 1300 Naval ROTC midshipmen left Norfolk Virginia July 18 aboard 13 ships of the Atlantic Fleet for a six week cruise. They are undergoing practical training in shipboard life and duties.

Donald G. Luiken Anthony E. Luiken Steamboat Rock Heerman Iowa State College Norfolk

Local Social Roundup Items From Waverly and Surroundings

Tuesday visits and Wednesday camp meeting attendance are reported for residents and relatives around Waverly Eagle City Des Moines and Wellburg Includes notes on Mr and Mrs Harberts Frey Folkerts Bakker and Schwitters families plus outings to Clear Lake Lake Okoboji and Winnebago with several weekend trips and church committee gathering detailed among numerous family visits and hosted gatherings

Asaph Tobert Norman Luiken Roger Heldt John Frerichs Waverly Sidney Harberts Dick Harberts Jefferson Harry Frey Iowa Falls Tony Luiken Will Harms Marie Folkerts Ben Haven Eagle City Ralph Beane Richard Nelson Des Moines Marjorie Jaspers Harold Jaspers Paso Rofles Calif Menno Bakker LaVerne Geo Everley Lake Okoboji Hollis Havens

National Dairy Cattle Congress set for Waterloo October 1 8

The National Dairy Cattle Congress will run October 1 through 8 in Waterloo with over 8 000 expected entries and more than 70 000 in total premiums including 385 trophies. Allied shows include Belgian Horse, American Poultry Congress and Mid West Rabbit Show plus a Women and Girls Department. Premiums total 70 000 the largest in the expo's history. Judging runs Aug 29 to Sept 1 for open class and Sept 2 3 for FFA and 4 H entries.

National Dairy Cattle Congress America Union Canada Waterloo United States

Speed Devises Make Lawbreaker, Says Auto Club

John R. Doyle, general manager of the AAA Motor Club of Iowa, said radar and other speed devices have made many motorists lawbreakers despite trying to stay within limits. He notes enforcement officers increasingly demand strict compliance with posted speeds.

John R. Doyle AAA Motor Club of Iowa Motor Club of

Eight Area Farmers Enter State Fair Show

Eight area farmers enter the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 27 to September 5. They bid for a share of over 100000 in prize livestock. Local entrants listed include R. D. Andrews with one Brown Swiss and Ralph Bright with 21 Brown Swiss cattle.

Des Moines R. D. Andrews Ralph Bright

Deeds Listed in Eldora Herald Ledger August 23 1955

Inez Ahrens and heirs to Chris Goa 8 5 1955 part of Out Lot C Radcliffe. W D Mullene and heirs to Ind School Dist of LF 7 25 1955 tract of land in Lot 12 Aud 2nd Plat Town Falls. Islethera White to H B Warner and others 7 22 1955 land in 9 88 21. D A Moore to J Carl Williams and wife 8 3 1955 Lot 134 The Pines. L D White and wife to J Carl Williams and wife 8 3 1955 Lot 133 The Pines.

Inez Ahrens the Pines L. D. White J. Carl Williams

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