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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

4

Two cases filed in district court action and maintenance

Rex Hackney of Gifford sues Stewart Fitzgerald and Robert E. Christy of West side for 3097.49 on account for agricultural limestone. Lester Ose is attorney for the plaintiff. Norma Duncan sues Hobart Duncan Jr. for separate maintenance and support for herself and baby daughter. Bateson and Ryan represent Mrs. Duncan.

Rex Hackney Gifford Stewart Fitzgerald Robert E. Christy Westside

Quiet Week In District Court

It was a quiet district court week with the Daley versus Thompson auto accident damage suit continued to the next term. Judge G R Hill sentenced Van A Graham to 90 days, 85 served with 5 suspended, for obtaining money under false pretenses after he repaid a $56.26 calendar sale check. Margaret Duncan of Iowa Falls was granted a divorce from Bertie Duncan with a property settlement.

E. H. Daley Iowa Falls Lyle Thompson Alden G. R. Hill van A. Graham Graham Wilson Hatchery Ackley Margaret Duncan Bertie George Duncan

Eldora High School Debate Team Takes Form

Eldora high school debate squad forms under William Hoag with candidates Ives Alibee George Fagg Rosalie Risse Manly Draper David Piper and Orlan Mitchell. First practice Tuesday night featured Alibee and Fagg as the affirmative team and Risse and Draper as the negative. Draper and Albee are holdovers from last year.

Eldora High School William Hoag Ives Alibee George Fagg Rosalie Risse Manly Draper David Piper Ian Mitchell Allbee Fagg Risse Draper

Delinquent Tax Sale Sells Forty Real Estate Lots

Forty real estate items were sold for 1229.88 in the delinquent tax sale held December 5 by W. H. Lepley, county treasurer. A 4 percent penalty and 6 percent interest apply, and redemption must occur within three years or title passes to the buyers.

W. H. Lepley

Holstein Breeders' Meeting Awards Certificate

Superintendent H. L. Miles and Assistant Superintendent M. L. Puckette attended a Waterloo state meeting of Holstein breeders last week, where they received a certificate from the association for production by a training school cow.

H. L. Miles M. L . Puckette Waterloo Association

Postal Help Added For Christmas Rush

Plans to speed up Christmas mail handling announced by post master J. Bahne. Beginning this week two windows open three PM for stamps and weighing packages. Staff includes Dale Chinburg Duane Babcock Walter Ruhnke Bruce Price Mrs Lawrence McNertney George Cordes and custodians C A Van Patter Dale Bittner. Lobby doors to left urged to reduce congestion.

J. 2. Bahne City Cartiers Dale Chinburg Duane Babcock Walter Ruhnke Bruce Price Parcel Post Lawrence McNertney George Cordes

Use Care In Buying Christmas Books For Children

IOWA CITY Parents should assess their child’s reading habits during the holidays. Mabel Snedaker of the State University of Iowa argues that gifting a good book helps children see books as friends. Reading aloud from well written books can counter comic book appeal and create memorable home reading experiences.

Iowa City Mabel ‘Snedaker Bureau of Education Research and Services State University ‘of Iowa Snedaker

Children enjoy festive book displays at libraries and shops

Miss Snedaker notes that a parent child visit to browse children's books allows a child to pick titles of interest or discover new favorites. Brightly illustrated editions replace drab copies, and reading well written books starts at home with shared reading, inspiring families and even fathers reading aloud to young students about Bambi or Smoky.

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