19 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
1
Subscription rates set for Hardin and adjoining counties with all others except foreign. Prices apply to year subscriptions paid upfront. This notice outlines the in-state rates and eligibility for regional readers.
The piece urges all-out effort to meet a national emergency amid strikes and war strain. It calls for intensified controls, higher taxes, and shared sacrifice, warning personal liberties will be limited for collective defense. It stresses teamwork and readiness for tougher times ahead.
Washington observers warn that presidential advisers expect a crisis as President Harry's actions are described as reckless. The remark suggests a volatile path for the administration under continued controversial decisions.
Eldara weighs decision on winter ice skating as lake drainage and dam options prompt a safety/ recreation plan. Cham ber of Commerce explores fixes and urges immediate action before Christmas vacation to provide skating surface and exercise for residents.
The piece contrasts public sentiment asking if the nation must follow a foreign policy risking war. It rails against today’s utopian schemes versus the Townsend plan of the past, and invokes Korea to urge divine guidance amid national turmoil. It reflects three editorials urging caution and reflection on political directions.
Yesterday in Jackson township Zereh Hayden was thrown from a wagon and found unconscious. Hon J B Grinnell lectured on railroads at the Methodist church. Rebecca Hinchman of Oak Grove was elected matron of the New Providence academy boarding house. A fire destroyed a small Melrose township home on Mrs M Farrow's farm, with FE Heard losing all belongings. Prof Woodward will recite The Drummer Boy of Missionary Ridge at a Buckner post meeting. Nutting arrived from Butte with 14 horses, traveling by train via Fort Dodge to Eldora with family. John Starr, new to town, plans to build on his property. Lawn Hill remains booming. G W Beacher buys half of J H Dobson's store to expand hardware and implements. J C Lundy of Union heads to Capool Mo to hunt. J D Newcomer sells final 120 acres of Harden County prairie land tied to Isaac J Greenwood estate. Des Moines Short Line elects eastern directors. E R Ellsworth declines another term as president after six years.
Herald-Index note describes a vintage line drawing promoting Steamboat Rock in Hardin county. It explains the town’s name origin from a rock in the Town River, dated 1854 with county context and the 1856 reference. The item highlights historic attribution and promotional artwork.
Mrs Piper recalls Christmas memories from childhood to marriage, noting the belief that every Christmas holds potential for happiness. She cites Bess Streeter Aldrich and Angelo Patri on peace, arguing real peace comes from spiritual living and inner strength rather than material gifts.
A jumble of handwritten notes to Santa Claus lists young readers requests for toys such as dolls, fire trucks, a Hopalong toy, a doll house, a rocker, candy, dolls, and outfits. Names include Dougie Williams, Angela Kay, Steve, Jane, Matis Bougnateines, Keith Scholey, David Dempsey, Janie Reed, Allan Dillavou, and others from Union and New Providence, with playful lines about being good and leaving treats.
A child writes to Santa asking for a tool chest and a log cabin set to build things. He mentions three small sisters and expresses good behavior. The message blends with mixed phrases about a deer Santa and a doll puzzle named Linda Maltby.
At a basement Congregational church ceremony on December 11, eight Eldora Boy Scouts received ranks and badges. James Flickinger and Arthur Berg earned Second Class. Bruce Froning and Denny Munson gained First Class. Star Scouts were named K Don Bekemeier Gary Lettow Richard Walde and Kelvin Huehn. Earl Travis awarded seventeen merit badges, and two Paul Bunyan axe awards were given. Scoutmaster E J Foster presented mothers with rosebud tokens. talks on the Valley Forge jamboree trip included Bekemeier passing his public speaking merit badge and Lettow earning it previously.
The Lawn Hill Ladies gathered at the Lawn Hill community church and social center for their final meeting of the year with a noon pot luck meal. After lunch the business session began with prayer led by president Mrs. Lavyadia Reece. Planned church basement improvements include a new kitchen sink.
Elected as officers for the coming year were: President Wilma Clingerman, vice president Vernice Smith, secretary Elsie Smith, treasurer Lavadia Reece, social committee Edna Bogue Margarite Foster Jennie Jeske Maggie Eskin Lucille Hoyt Quilt committee Maggie Eskridge Vi Reece Ella Crosser and Jean Jeske fancy work committee Abbie Hagan Edith Cros ley and Vernice Smith January meeting will be in the home of Mrs Wilma Clingerman Mr and Mrs Don Deedrick Ames visited in the home of his grandparents Rev and Mrs John Deedrick this week Mrs Wayne Foster Joan Mrs J G Yount and Frances and Mrs E R Eagan spent Monday in Marshalltown.
Four Parents of Explorer Scouts met at the office of O. Rub on a Wednesday evening to plan the movement’s future. The Wildlife club agreed to fund, but asked parents to run the program. A fathers committee will be formed with L. F. Oldenburg as chairman and duties assigned. They seek an adviser for the post. Nature note states 500 to 800 years to form 1 inch of topsoil. A field with four inches has lost more than 2000 years of soil development.
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