Lighting Contest Entries to Close Next Saturday
Eight entries have been made in Eldora's Christmas lighting contest run by the Eldora Chamber of Commerce with Eldora Newspapers as sponsor. Judging will be Dec 1 by three out of town guests. Entries due at the Chamber office by next Saturday. Three divisions window tree and house lawn. First prize is a $13 lamp, second $10 prize, third $7.50 prize, with Miles Albright chairing the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle D. Felton
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Eldora
Norman Kunath
Otto Bahr
Chamber of Commerce
Pine Lake
Central States Electric Company
Hardin County Savings Bank
Miles Albright
Free Parking For Rural Visitors Near Courthouse
Parking meters around the courthouse grounds will be covered on Wednesdays and Saturdays until Christmas to provide free parking for rural visitors. The meter sacks read Merry Christmas Reserved for Rural Shoppers. City residents are urged to refrain from using these spaces on the specified days.
Kiwanis Club Hosts Rotary Dinner at Hemp Mill
About 70 members from El Dora Kiwanis and Rotary attended a dinner at the Hemp Mill cafe near Grundy Center on Thursday night. Rabbi Ernest Appel of Marshalltown gave an engaging talk, noting his arrival from Germany 11 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Kiwanis and
Rotary Clubs
Hemp Mill Cafe
Grundy Center
Ernest Appel
Marshalltown
Germany
Air Force Reserve Prospects to Meet in Eldora
A meeting of all men interested in forming an air force reserve unit in Eldora has been called for Monday night December 18 at 8 p.m. in the Legion clubrooms. All those interested, whether already in the reserves or not, are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Reserve
Eldora
Legion
One Change in Assessor Staff in Hardin County
Hardin county assessors remain the same for 1951 with one exception. Wayne Bartholomew of Eldora will cover Tipton and Sherman townships and several smaller towns, replacing J C Whitehead. Fieldmen will meet soon to prepare for the January 2 start of assessments. Holdover assessors and territories include Creson Eldora Ackley Bruce Iowa Falls Houbson Eldora Pleasant Providence Union Burgess Ellis Jackson Clay Etna Whitney Hardin Alden Buckeye Dubbeyke Granton Concord Radcliffe Hubbard and Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
W. O. Guenther
Wayne Bartholomew
Eldora
Tipton
Sherman
J. C Whitehead
Guenther
J. Wade Creson
Ackley
S. R. Bruce
Iowa Falls
Carroll Houbson
Eldora, Pleasant, Providence
Union
George Burgess
Ellis
Jackson, Clay
Etna
I. G. Whitney
Hardin, Alden
Buckeye
Verne Dubbeyke
Granton Concord
Radcliffe, Hubbard and
Alen
Alden
Clay
Concord
Grant
Hardin
Jackson
Pleasant
Providence
Max Trousdale
Richard Harris
Raymond Wood
Claus Primus
Wm. Rahfeldt
Dallas Raab
Chet Modlin
Merrill Clark
Woodrow Homan
Arnold Krueger
Wm. Moore
Dale Case
Ernest Frisbie
Ted Broer
Kermit Whitehead
Kenneth Meier
Howard McBride
Gerald Modlin
Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements Include Numerous Names
Hospital notes list patients Lloyd Dunahoo George Phillips Mrs Tressa Steel man Zearing Terrance Gog gerty Hubbard Gayhard Benson John Lee Mrs Lydia Anderson Everett Tysdahl Radcliffe Jan Marie Senwarck Norma Teske Hilmer Krause Miss Helen Burling Mary E Wieman Mrs Bertha Fuller W L Rigel Eldora John Rah Otho Haupt Wellsburg Donna Bonner Iowa Falls Mrs Vera Cutler Union David Heard Steamboat Rock Births: Mrs Wayne Frist boy Dec 12 Mrs Hibbard Moore boy Dec 8 Mrs Ernest Barr girl Dec 9 Eldora
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Dunahoo
George Phillips
Tressa Steelman
Zearing
Terrance J. Goggerty
Hubbard
Gayhard Benson
John Lee
Lydia Anderson
Everett Tysdahl
Radcliffe
Jan Marie Senwarck
Norma Teske
Hilmer Krause
Helen Burling
Mary E. Wieman
Bertha Fuller
W. L. Rigel
Eldora
John Rah
Otho Haupt
Wellsburg
Donna Bonner
Iowa Falls
Vera Cutler
Union
David Heard
Steamboat Rock
Township Quotas For Farm Bureau Drive Announced
Quotas for Hardin county s 15 townships set for the 195 Farm Bureau membership drive now in direct mail prelims. Personal solicitation kickoff next month. Hardin township tops with 181, Eldora 165. Total county goal 1600. Dec 9 total 439 with township by mail figures listed for Alden through Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Farm Bureau
Farm Sale Calendar Listing Dates
Public notice invites farm sale dates for December listings. Entries include N K Lorenzen Bill Hilker John Nassau Joe Jarcks Tom Priske Frank Collins Abr A Jaspers Lester Taylor and Bob Rogers with respective farm sale notes and one steam boat Rock reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hilker
John Nassau
Pine Lake Wildlife Club Pins For Sale
Pine Lake Wildlife Club pins featuring an evergreen tree and the text Pine Lake Wildlife Club Eldora Iowa on green background are ready. Secretary C O Rubew says pins cost 25 cents and go on sale Friday evening at the clubhouse Fish Fry to fund club treasury. Sale open to all as a publicity project. membership not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
C. O. Rubew
Eldora
Iowa
Wildlife Board Agrees Aid for Explorers Scout Troop
Pine Lake Wildlife club directors meet at C O Rubew's office and vote to sponsor the Explorer Boy Scout troop in 1951 with about 100 dollars provided parents assume program duties and supervision. Carroll G Large to present to parents at Scout court of honor Monday. No nominating committee. floor nominations allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
C. O. Rubew
Carroll G. Large
Wildlife Club
Howard Dempsey
George Rubew
Eastman Nuckolls
Carroll Large
Dewey Creson
Carl Cordes
Westcott Enlists in Navy from Union
Ross EH Westcott, 18, of Union, was listed Friday among those enlisting in the navy at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcott
Navy
Ross EH
Union
Des Moines
Snow Totals Cover Eldora Lawns After Weekend Storm
An inch of snow fell in Eldora Sunday night per H. L. Cleveland, government observer. Moisture content was .03 inch. Combined with four inches from the prior week, fields and lawns received a substantial covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
H. L. Cleveland
Hauser Re-elected County PMA Head
Walter H. Hauser of Whitten was re elected for a seventh year as chairman of the county Production and Marketing Administration. Dewey Eller of Hubbard was re elected vice chairman and Dick G. Arends of Ackley, committee member. The meeting at Iowa Falls included representatives from all townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Hauser
Whitten
PMA
National Farm Program
Dewey Eller
Hubbard
Dick G. Arends
Ackley
Carl H. Brandt
Alden
J. Clarence Whitehead
New Providence
Iowa Falls
Union
Ellis and Clay Pma
Lewis Wawler
Paul M. Glenney
A. Ray Johnson
Harry L. Haywood
Carroll J. Shaffer
Clay
Edward N. Stull
Frederick L
Eldora Firemen Admit Three New Members
Eldora firemen voted Thursday evening to admit three new members to replace others who have left. Names were not made public pending approval by the mayor and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Farm Bureau relocates to Noble building in Eldora
The Hardin County Farm Bureau has moved into the Noble building, a one story cement block structure west of the Baptist church in Eldora. The farmers' organization purchased the property last week for its new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Noble
Baptist Church
Eldora
Farmers’ Organization
Eldora Firemen Buy Resuscitator For Public Use
Eldora volunteer fire department approved purchase of an automatic breathing resuscitator for public use. Delivered immediately, the unit, bought from EK and J Resuscitator Co via Sam Long, will be available to physicians officers and patrolmen. A January display is planned to show operation and encourage public contributions to rebuild the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Sam Long
Ames
EK. & J. Resuscitator Co
Hadley Elected Fair Secretary In Hardin County News
Hadley Wilson Hadley of New Providence a longtime Hardin County Agricultural Society director was elected secretary at a special board meeting with county fair expertise and administrative experience. Doyle Felton declined the annual secretary post citing a full time Chamber of Commerce role. Hardin officials R A Scott James Bales Hadley Leo Megen Wm Donelson and Stanley Dreier attended the managers convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hadley
New Providence
Hardin County Agricultural Society
Hadley
Doyle Felton
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Felton
Eldora
Fair Managers
Des Moines
Hardin County
R. A. Scott
James Bales
Martin to Address Teachers Thursday
CHARLES F. MARTIN, former executive secretary of the Iowa State Education Association, will address the Hardin County Education association at Steamboat Rock school Thursday at 7 30 p m. His talk on Proposed School Legislation highlights a statewide effort for 35 million dollars in state aid for Iowa elementary and secondary schools. Hardin county teachers are urged to attend. donations to firefighters will be listed for publication later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Martin
Iowa State Education Association
Hardin County Education Association
Steamboat Rock
Martin
ISEA
Jackson County
Iowa
Hardin County
Forage Club Session to Discuss Roughages in Hardin County
The Forage club meets Thursday at 1 30 pm in Eldora I O C F hall to discuss roughages as livestock feed with emphasis on legumes grasses and beef and swine production. Wm Darbyshire will share experiences. Dick Pulse reviews increased roughage feeding results. Homer Calkins will chair and lead a business session. all interested members of the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Eldora
I.0.c.f
Wm. Darbyshire
State Soil Conservation
Dick Pulse
Homer Calkins
Alden
Santa Claus visits Eldora to collect letters for children
Santa Claus arrived in Eldora Saturday afternoon drawing over 400 children and parents to the courtyard and Crand theatre. He landed near the training school, rode in with Sheriff Hodson and Officer Gorman, and spoke to youngsters about letters for publication in the Herald-Index. The letter box remains open for two weeks with another visit planned for the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Eldora
Crand Theatre
Santa
Martin Kasischke
Paul Hodgson
Jack Gorman
Herald- Index
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Iowa Towns
Alden couples Gene Brandt 22 with Marlys Ellingson 17 and Carroll Vaughn 18 with Joan Follett 18, Eldora pairs Calvin J. Heard 25 with Jane Marie Klemme 19 and Richard H. Green 21 with Martha Norris 17, Radcliffe. Kan sas City’s James A. Powers Jr. 23 plans marriage to Audrey Jane Lyon 21 of Iowa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Brandt
Marlys Ellingson
Alden
Calvin J. Heard
Eldora
Jane Marie Klemme
Hubbard
Carroll Vaughn
Joan Follett
James A. Powers, Jr
Kansas City
Audrey Jane Lyon
Iowa Falls
Richard H. Green
Lamony
Martha Norris
Radcliffe
Children to Bring Toys for Others Saturday Show
Children may bring toys to share with less fortunate peers at a Saturday showing of Snow Dog and Henry Aldrich Boy Scout at the New Grand theatre. Boxes will be available for toy donations, admittance is free for under 12, and volunteers urge only good condition toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grand Theatre
Henry Aldrich
Boy Scout
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Glen Sheldon Elected Eldora Memorial Hospital Board Head
Eldora Memorial hospital board elected Glen Sheldon as president at Friday night meeting. George Gethman was named secretary treasurer and the board passed a resolution authorizing the president and secretary to execute a Blue Cross contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sheldon
Eldora Memorial Hospital
George Gethman
Blue Cross
Masons to Meet in Eldora for Degree and Elections
Lee Lundy worshipful master of Montague Lodge A F and A M Eldora has announced that the Master Mason degree will be conferred at the regular meeting Wednesday evening this week. The annual election of officers also will take place. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lundy
Montague Lodge
Eldora
Pine Lake Saddle Club to Host Christmas Party
At its December meeting the Pine Lake Saddle Club plans a Christmas party and gift exchange at the Wildlife Club House on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Saddle Club
Wildlife Club
Short Family Visits Over Weekend
Beryl from Des Moines stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Short for the weekend. Sonja Beecher of Iowa Falls visits her aunt Mrs. Wayne Perkins and Mr. Perkins in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl] Short
Des Moines
C. Q. Short
Sonja Beecher
Iowa Falls
Wayne Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Ann Bender
Herbert Bachman
State Center
A. A. Bachman
Marshalltown
Ed Clary
Hilda Bachman
Rad Falls to Steamboat Rock in Pine Lake title game
Ruth Kruse of Steamboat Rock led the Rockettes with 47 points on 21 of 26 shooting as Steamboat Rock beat Radcliffe 65 55 to win the Pine Lake tournament. Norma Topp scored 34 for Radcliffe, while LeAndra Christianson and Brunhild Wegner aided at guard. Steamboat Rock edged New Providence 36 32 for the boys title, with Catherine Kolthof and Mary Deleske contributing for the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockettes
Steamboat Rock
Owasa
Hubbard
Radclife
Lloyd Simester
Lorraine Jaspers
Ann Hemmen
Catherine Kolthoff
Arlene Stull
Marjorie Daleske
Arlene Rosburg
Arlyn Daleske
Ruth Kruse
Hardin County
Hubbard’s
Kruse
LeAndra Christianson
Brunhild Wegner
Radcliffe
Norma Topp
Topp
H. R. Bruns
Sextet
Cardettes
Steamboat
Carol Mossman
Marilyn Lee
Cordettes
Mary Deleske
Pirates
New Providence
Pine Lake
John Bartholow
Farm Bureau Names Five To Legislative Committee
Hardin County Farm Bureau president Paul M. Glenney announces five members chosen for the Hardin county legislative committee for the coming year Harold V. Snyder Iowa Falls Martin A. Lauterbach Alden John Jaspers Steamboat Rock Paul Glenney Union and Maurice Cook New Providence The group will promote Farm Bureau resolutions and seek support for policies on agriculture led legislation. They will attend a district meeting in Ames December 18 to discuss Iowa Farm Bureau policies likely to reach the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Glenney
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Hardin County Legislative Committee
Harold V. Snyder
Iowa Falls
Martin A. Lauterbach
Alden
John Jaspers
Steamboat Rock
Paul Glenney
Union
Maurice Cook
New Providence
Farm Bureau
Hardin Committee
Ames
Iowa Farm Bureau
General Assembly
Glenney
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Dempsey Harry E. Polley
Olive F. Martin
R. D. Longenecker
Delma Pearl Smith
Julius Wilts
Kiwanis Club
Bartholow
Whitehead
Wayne Frist
Hibbard Moore
Ernest Barr
Hardin Township
N. K. Lorenzen
Joe Jarcks
Tom Priske
Frank Collins
Jaspers
Lester Taylor
Bob Rogers
Wildlife Board
Hauser
Postoffice
J. R. Bahne
Bahner
Jerry Nobel
Herald-Index
Department Treasury
Rule the
New Selection
Darbyshire
Hospital Board
Ruth Kruse Blazes
BY Max van Derveer
Legislative Committee
Harris Johnson
Pam
Georgia
Karen
Denver
Colo
Esther Jackson
C. E. Stauffer
Cape Girardeau, Mo
R. E. Brown
Bertha Cunningham
Kirksville, Mo
Arlie. Williams
Williams
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