Community potlucks and meetings scheduled in Eldora and area
On December 28 Eldora firemen host a wing and kitchen potluck at 6 30 pm at the fire hall. January 4 Urban Club hosts a wing potluck at 6 30 pm. January 10 Iowa Breeders co op meets in the auditorium at noon. January 14 Farm Bureau kicks off in the auditorium and kitchen at noon. January 15 Farm Bureau service company dinner in the auditorium and kitchen at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Urban Club
Iowa Breeders Coop
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Service Company
Wide 4H Sliding Party At Engel Farm Dec 28
A county wide 4 H sliding and skating party is planned for Friday December 28 at 7 pm near the Ed Engel farm in Pleasant township one mile north of Roughwoods community building. Attendees should bring skates and as many sleds or toboggans as possible. A wiener and marshmallow roast will be held. If no snow an alternate event will be at the Eldora youth building. County officers Susan Nehring Celia Perkins Mary Beth Helvig Sandra Schwebke Chas Lettow Bill Hadley Gordon Reisinger David Grantow planned the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engel Farm
Ed Engel
Pleasant Township
Engel
Roughwoods
Eldora
Susan Nehring
Celia Perkins
Mary Beth Helvig
Sandra Schwebke
Chas Lettow
Bill Hadley
Gordon Reisinger
David Grantow
Water Meters Being Replaced In City Overhaul
Work began last week to rebuild and replace seven to eight hundred city water meters. City clerk Jurgen Tjaden says all meters in service over five years are being checked. Ed Starns and Harold Rolph perform the work. Many meters have served 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurgen Tjaden
Ed Starns
Harold Rolph
Hardin County 4-H Baby Beef Weigh-In Planned Dec 28
Hardin county 4-H and FFA junior cattle feeders must weigh their animals by Jan 1 to be eligible for the Hardin County Fair. Weigh-ins are Dec 28 at multiple stations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ten members will win 100 dollars for top weight gains. Attendance by county 4-H leaders and boy committee members to tag calves. Stations include Alden Richard-Harms farm Iowa Falls Sale Barn Ackley Ackley Elevator Buckeye Schwartz Stockyards Hubbard Siewert Stockyard New Providence Reece Stockyard Union Elevator Garden City Langland Stockyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Hardin County
Alden
Richard-Harms
Iowa Falls
Sale Barn
Ackley
Ackley Elevator
Buckeye
Schwartz Stockyards
Hubbard
Siewert Stockyard
New Providence
Reece
Union
Garden City
Langland
John Deere Day Planned in El Dora With Free Movie
Henry J. Janssen and son sponsor John Deere Day in El Dora on Thursday January 3 with a free showing of Heavens to Betsy at the New Grand Theatre starting at 1 p.m. Free coffee and donuts will be served all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Janssen and Son
John Deere
Eldora
New Grand Theatre
Eldora Chamber names four new directors for two years
Four new Eldora Chamber of Commerce directors were elected by ballot last week. L. L. Scott Hubert Cleveland Matty Matheson and Don LaVelle were named to two year terms. Holdovers include V. C. Mutz Noah Walde Ralph Correll Chris Riggert and Paul Schaa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
L. L. Scott
Graham Store
Hubert Cleveland
Cleveland’s Jewelry
BE. J. “Matty” Matheson
Gamble Store
Don LaVelle
LaVelle Oil Co
V. C. Mutz
Noah Walde
Ralph Correll
Chris Riggert
Paul Scha
Minn
Tom Campbell
Chamber of Commerce
Campbell
New Providence High School
S. L. Campbell
Hardin County Allocates 56900 for Conservation Work
Hardin County receives 56900 from government cost sharing for soil and water conservation practices in 1957, 5000 less than 1956. If requests exceed funds, the county ASC committee may seek additional state funds. Public meetings in January will explain the 1957 program and assist farmers in filing cost sharing applications after January 1. Farmers may also apply at the county ASC office anytime during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardn County
Dewey E. Eller
ASC
Hardin County
From Iowa: Gift giving, travel plans, and a foggy Rose Bowl tease
Local notes reveal Florence Kinney receiving shotgun shells from students as a quirky gift. Gifford merchants hosted an oyster supper for region friends, Fred Reed praised the stew. Mrs Daggs arranged Rose Bowl tickets for her husband. Iowa faces heavy fog to prep for TV viewers of the Iowa Oregon State game while Eldora signs go up to track a large crowd. Don Bekemeier assists with the lettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford
Fred Reed
John Bekemeier
Eldora
Iowa
Son
Don
Two Winners Drawn at Chamber Event
At the Chamber of Commerce drawing on Friday Mrs Paul Hodgson won a clothes dryer and on Saturday Mrs Larry Nott of Eldora received a television set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Hodgson
Larry Nott
Eldora
RODD TRANSFERRED TO BROOKFIELD J C PENNEY STORE
Darrel Rodd son of Mr and Mrs C A Rodd has been promoted to manager at the J C Penney store in Brookfield Missouri starting January 1 He previously served as assistant manager at the Elgin Illinois store and will relocate to assume the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Rodd
Harvey Funeral Held for Des Moines Attorney
David W. Harvey, 53, of Des Moines, died of a heart attack Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday in Des Moines with burial in Washington Ia. An attorney for the Veterans Administration, he previously practiced law in New York City and Fort Madison Iowa. Survivors include his wife Helen a stepson Byron Wilson a sister Mrs Ryan and his mother Mrs D W Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Harvey
Des Moines
E. J. Ryan
Eldora
Washington, Ia
Harvey
Veterans’ Administration
State University of Iowa
New York City
Fort Madison
Helen
Byron Wilson
Ryan
D. W. Harvey
Washington
Nine Townships Elect Extension Council Members
Nine townships in Hardin county elected extension council members for terms expiring December 31 1958. Of nine elected two had served. seven are new. Alden Township Max Trousdale replaces Max Bartlett and the event included a 4 H family night and square dance. Clay Township Ralph Reed replaces Ray Taylor with a potluck and 4 H plans. Grant Township Francis Krueger re elected with a 4 H club expansion. Iowa Falls City Bill Harris replaces Harlan Leonard with a note on continued extension work. EXTENSION COUNCIL continues on Page Eight.
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Hardin County Extension Council
Maurice Cook
Alden Township
Max Trousdale
Max Bartlett
Clay Township
Ralph Reed
Ray Taylor
Grant Township
Francis Krueger
Iowa Falls City
Bill Harris
Harlan Leonard
Eldora Motel to Open Thursday by Donald Rabe
The Eldora area welcomes a new Eldora Motel at 28rd Street and Edgington Avenue opening Thursday. Donald Rabe, who resides in the motel, offers six modern units with hot water carpeting and bath options. Rates are 3 dollars for a single, 5 dollars for a couple, and 7 dollars for two beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Motel
West Edgington Avenue
23Rd Street
Donald Rabe
Eldora
Rabe
28Rd Street
Edgington Avenue
Barr Implement Building
Hardin Farmers Obtain Support Loan for 1956 Corn
Hardin county farmers have placed 152 790 bushels of 1956 corn under government price support as of December 15. Of this amount 108 630 bushels qualify for the higher 1.44 support rate, while 44 160 bushels fall under 1.19. Other 1956 crops with loans include barley 970 oats 18 495 and soybeans 180 318 49. Producers may obtain loans and purchase agreements through January 31 for small grains and soybeans, and corn loans run to May 31. County ASC notes full details at the local ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Dewey E. Eller
ASC
Two New Cases Filed In District Court Here
Two new cases were filed this week in district court. Iowa Sound Service of Des Moines seeks a judgment against Lloyd Clark of Iowa Falls for 607.96, with Garten Lindel and Garten as attorneys. American Acceptance Corp of Clarion seeks a judgment against Wm T Reece and Paul O Holman on a promissory note totaling 1873.50, Don Barker of Iowa Falls represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sound Service
Des Moines
Lloyd Clark
Iowa Falls
Garten
Lindel
American Acceptance Corp
Clarion
Paul O. Holman
Don Barker
Rodd Family Visiting for Christmas in Indianola
Mr and Mrs Lyle Rodd and their sons Sonny Ronny and Tommy arrive in Indianola to stay with Mr and Mrs C A Rodd over Christmas, joining the family in the holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Rodd
Sonny
Ronny
Tommy
Indianola
C. A. Rodd
Eldora Fans Pour West To Rose Bowl Game
Mass exodus from Eldora area to Pasadena for the Hawkeye versus Oregon State Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. About 40 from Eldora plus many from Hardin and North Hardin counties will travel by plane train and car, including families from Steamboat Rock Whitten Eldora and Garden City. A coffee company funds a free Rose Bowl trip for Iowa Falls residents. 25 decorated Christmas trees were sent to the University of Town football team in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Eldora Area
Hardin County
Pasadena
Eldora
Horace Greeley
Jack Boeke
Hubbard
Carl Luiken
Charles Ruby
Ona B. DeVries
Arlene DeVries
Steamboat Rock
Ira Whitwood
Chris Madson
L. Ll. Long
Linda
Whitten
R. R. Bates
Clarence Price
Iowa Falls
University of Town
Calif
Eldora Senior Bill Krause Meets Movie Stars Ahead of Rose Bowl
Eldora senior Bill Krause, Iowa football team student manager, dates a movie starlet on a coast trip and appears on Ralph Edwards It Could Be. He met Rose Bowl royalty, earned passes to Warner Bros, Cinerama, Disneyland, Brown Derby, and a star lunchroom visit, while double dating with Kenny Pleen and Toni McClean. Mitzi Albertson will join him on one activity as his parents travel with him to California for the game and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Krause
Eldora
Iowa
Los Angeles
Bill
Ralph Edwards
Krause
Bill Leyden
Ann Mossberg
Warner Bros
Frances Smith
Kenny Pleen
Toni McClean
Eddie
Debbie Fisher
Dinah Shore
Mitzi Lee Albertson
California
Estherville
Mrs. Krause
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Santa
K. E. Retsinger and Sons
Santa Claus
Court House
H.-I
C of C
E, J. Matheson
Mary Clough
Marine C. O
Mary L. Clough
San Diego
Charles W. Clough
Women Marine Company
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Clough
Miss Clough
Iowa State Teachers College
Cleveland, Scott, Matheson, and
LaVelle
Morse
Florence Kinney
Curtis Daggs
Rodd
Extension Council
Christian Service Brigade of the
Assembly of God
Trees
TV Krause
Vigars
Arnie Krause
Melvin Oppold
Hollis Miles
Stephen
Jim Shaw
Gene Martin
Gary Lettow
Frank Bevan
Leonard Auestad
North Hardin County
Leonard E. Hoffman
Dewey Gilbert
Homer Lewis
Dale
Mike Costello
H. K. Pergakis
F. W. Deardorff
Howard Flower
Bob Santee
Julia Cole
Fredrick Folbrech
Leland M. Johns
J. E. van Eschen
Hawkeye
Cinerama
Malin Rouge
Disneyland
Dani Crayne
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