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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1953

Page

2

Subscription rates per year for Hardin County area

Subscriptions listed for Herald Ledger Hardin County Index and related areas. Rates show annual charges for Iowa adjoining states and town press distribution. Publisher George R. Stauf and editor Max VanDerveer oversee a staff including Katharine Piper and Grace Prather with Marcela Parker noted among others.

Hardin Town Eressee Herald-Ledger Hardin County Index Ts Club Rata Iowa Sti Town Press and Nation George R. Stauf Max VanDerveer Katharine Piper

Eldora Eyes New School District Bond Vote After Formation

The Eldora area plans a new school building program as a bond issue following the July 1, 1954, district unification. The enlarged district faces overcrowded classrooms and aging buildings, prompting talk of forming a citizen committee to review plans and visit newer schools before a post formation vote.

Eldora Iowa

Eldora Echoes on Local Developments and Historical Notes

Yesterday's report lists a near completion Baptist church under Rev Houghton and a westward extension plan for the B C R R toward Eldora by spring. It notes a Knights of Honor lodge organized in Eldora with 40 attendees and a Grundy County rail discussion amid creamery rebuilds and a new bridge east of Gifford.

New Baptist Church Houghton Grundy Republican Eldora The Knights of Honor W. H. Hartman Whitten Gifford G. H. Lewis Speers and Co George B. Speers Central Iowa Railway Company Lundy, Peisen and Soper Peisen and Soper Lundy Harrry Moser Fort Sill Point Pleasant

Thanksgiving Night Family Reflections and Local Notices

A rambling holiday column blends a personal Thanksgiving scene with city happenings. Notes include Truman Ramsell closing a store on North Washington, a new electric scoreboard at Eldora high, and local moves in business. Also recounts a snow day, sports results, and family humor from a Bloomington area, with memories of dish duties and horn-rimmed glasses.

Eldora Peoincill A. L. Gardner 16Th Avenue Truman Ramsell Ramsell Washington Street Iowa Falls Eldora and Hansell Fred Wehrman Iowa Soldiers’ Relief Commission Des Moines

Postal Service Dilemma: Fast Mail or Break Even?

A Christian Science Monitor excerpt debates whether Americans want a postal service that delivers important mail promptly or one that breaks even financially. It notes a 14 cent advertising circular sent to "Patron, Letter Carrier Route, Local" and a union protest against regulation No 5337 Insert No v2, highlighting conflicts between revenue aims and mail volume requests.

Mailers Union AFL Jim Jenny Christian Science Monitor

Block the Social Security Tax Increase in Ike Era Policy

Syndicated column by Robert S. Allen reports President Eisenhower wants to block the automatic social security tax rise set for year’s start. Reed of the House Ways and Means Committee pledges cooperation. If enacted, the tax hike would offset income tax cuts for couples earning 3600 dollars or less annually. The system’s reserves are ample and growing. the public seeks tax relief soon. The president’s stance is presented as sound.

Robert S. Allen Eisenhower Reed House Ways and Means Committee Monticello Express

What Others Say Carl's Junk Bremer County

A column from Carl's Junk in Bremer County shares winter appetite nostalgia and humor about church suppers and hearty fried cornmeal dishes. The piece blends rustic fondness with a weathered, humorous lens on seasonal food desires.

Carl's Bremer County

Put Christ Back Into Christmas Parade Planned in Elkader

Elkader churches sponsor a Christmas parade with floats depicting scenes, replacing one of the Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus days. Clergy consulted say the Spirit of Christ should be honored in hearts and on streets, not only in church or homes, prompting reflection on the true Christmas spirit.

Toj Attalr Elkader Chamber of Commercce Christ Pit

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