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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
1
Eldora glows with holiday displays as shop windows sparkle with artificial snow and lights. Locals share warmth as clerks seek out gifts, while downtown decorations rise beneath a festive sky. Santa aides work hard, and residents praise hometown shopping. Eisenhower visit prompts curiosity about Major John Eisenhower in Korea.
Yesterday's weekly Eldora column notes Allen Meader selling 16 cutters this season and J T Boylan limping after a cane injury. Wildcat and wolf hunting is reported around Eagle City while Indians trap skunks on the river. Wells, depots, and businesses in tiny towns are described along with civic events and school notes.
A reader shares a red Christmas issue from The Presidio at Fort Madison detailing editorials and inmate pieces. It notes writers like Tom Runyon and Tony Thompson, with stories on best and worst Christmases behind bars and messages of caring from outsiders.
Steamboat Mrs Will Frerichs Baptist Ladies Aid met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Kate Luiken with devotions by Mrs Nellie Finger and a missionary article by Mrs Jake Cramer. Rev and Mrs Fred Low er sang a duet. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wesley Fredrickson and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Lund who left for California after a week with their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Fredrickson celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs Arel Brown and Mrs Freeman Rabadough hosted 30 guests for a stork shower in Mrs Browns home on December 4. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs Joe Cervetti, Mrs Ray Allison, and Mrs Al Bell hosting. Mrs Alvin Jasper and Mrs Jack Stowell led the program. Child-
Gifts were sent to Woodwards State hospital and Bethany home for the elderly. Mrs. George Potgeter returned from Denver after visiting relatives. Miss Ardyce Bell leaves for Los Angeles for an indefinite stay. Henry Eckhoff visits Brainard relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Cramer plan winter in Oak Park Ill. A J Markin and Alan of Hampton visit Russell Holmes. Clay Homemakers meet Dec 12 at 1 30 at Mrs Edward Mennenga home for a Teas buffets lesson and a 25 cent gift exchange. An elegant dinner marked the F A Fredrickson golden wedding anniversary at Steam Boat Rock Cafe.
Hardin County seed growers are urged to send samples to the Iowa State College Seed Testing Laboratory for prompt results before January 1, 1953. The service tests germination pure seed other crop seed inert matter and weed seeds and provides grade explanations. Results go to the grower and extension director with guidance on compliance.
Legal notice to Jeremiah Williams that the right of redemption on land in Wilke Secs 4 and 6, Twp 1, and Sec 4, Twp 2, will expire within 90 days from service if not redeemed. George Fleming of Alden, Iowa, states the land was sold at a 1947 tax sale and a deed will be made.
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