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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1953

Page

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Eldora School and Firms Set for TV Program

Eldora and local business firms will appear on a WOL-TV Ames program. Two Eldora students and their counselor, plus several firms, will discuss job opportunities for local graduates. Production photos were taken by WOI-TV technicians.

Eldora Wol-Tv Ames Jean Balvant Darrel Scott Jeankey Nelle Tunits Woi-Tv Joan Darrell Wickey Ames State College Rey E College Wot- Ers

Crosley Farm Store marks 23rd anniversary open house

Crosley Farm Store and Hatchery will celebrate 23 years at the same site with all day open house next Saturday February 7. Free turkey sandwiches from 1 30 to 4 00 p m. 26 prizes in a guessing contest estimating the weights of pigs Mike and Ike. Educational farm films shown at 10 00 a m 1 00 and 2 30 p m.

Crosley Farm Mike

Hardin Schools Get $47,032 Transportation Aid

Fourteen Hardin County schools received transportation aid totaling 47,032 dollars. The largest grant went to Iowa Falls High School, with 5,732.53 dollars. other listed amounts include Eldora 793.94 and Gifford 4190.89. State aid has been distributed at a rate of 82.69 cents on the dollar.

Hardin County Iowa Fallshile Radclife Follo Ackler Alden Eldora. Ae New Providenc Gifford

Television Installed in Eldora Ag Department

Eldora school adds three antennas to the new Vocational Agriculture quarters for GI and adult farmer evening relasers. Superintendent F K Schmidt says one antenna is erected and television may be available later for classroom use in some departments.

Eldora G.I. and F. K. Schmidt

Marriage Licenses Granted for Four Couples

Leland Gerald Bittner from Union and JoAnn Johnson from Steamboat Rock obtain a license, as do Dan Patrick from Albion and Megan and Helen Larson from Eldora.

Leland Gerald Bittner Union JoAnn Johnson Steamboat Rock Dan Patrick Megan Albion Helen Larson Eldora

Suit For Judgment Divorce Petition in District Court

Light activity noted in district court with one new suit for judgment and one divorce petition filed. Doctors Weston Borg Brush and MacGregor of Mason City seek $106.60 from Elmer and Mrs Elmer Johnson for medical and surgical care in 1951. Erma Rastetter seeks divorce and custody from Jerald Rastetter, farming couple with $12,000 in personal property, writ of attachment and injunction requested to stop sale or interference with children.

Final Rites Held for Riley McCall in Eldora

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the Baptist Church for Riley McCall who died Saturday at his home after a years long illness. Rev. H C Short officiated with interment in Eldora Cemetery. Pallbearers were Raleigh Beng Wilson Hadley Charles Brough Noah Clay Henson and Raymond Radovich. McCall an Eldora farmer was born July 11, 1874 south of Eldora to William J and his wife. He was married with two children and had lived his life in Hardin county until retirement due to ill health.

Baptist Church Riley McCall H.C. Short Eldara Qy Ray Taylor George O'Bryan BR. Gray George Shafer Raleigh Beng Wilson Hadley Charlesbrough Noah Clay Hensen Raymond Radovich Wiliam Riley McCall Eldora William J Guy Earl Mr. McCall Hardin County

SS Representative to Visit Eldora Court House

A Waterloo Social Security representative will be at the Eldora courthouse next Thursday February 10 10:00 to 12:00 noon to assist the public with benefits and eligibility questions.

Waterloo Social Security Offie Court House Eldora

Vacancies filled on Co. School Board

Two board seats open with terms ending March 6. Incumbents Ben Jaspers Steamboat Rock Area No 1 and Ben Topp Hubbard at large. Nomination papers due Feb 16 at county superintendent M Z Al oers with 25 voter signatures from Area No 1. All area voters eligible to vote.

Ben Jaspers Steamboat Rock Ben Topp Hubbard Etna Ackley Clay Eldora Consolidated Steamboat Rock Consolidated Jackson and Ellis Buckeye Consolidated M. Z. Aloers

Fair attendance study planned at open Eldora meeting

An open Eldora Courthouse meeting Friday at 7 PM will focus on improving attendance at the 1953 Hardin County Fair. Representatives from local organizations are invited to discuss agricultural plans and fair promotions as board members hear input.

Eldora Courthouse Punty Hadley

EHS Music Groups In Fourth Concert Sunday Afternoon

The fourth concert in the Sunday afternoon series byFldora high school music groups will be held February 4 at 3:20 p.m. The concert band and the large vocal groups will be featured with a complete program announced in Friday's edition.

EHS Music Cronps Fldora High School

Kiwanis Club Achievements Highlight 1952 Community Service

A 1952 Kiwanis review cites strong community service, with the club funding hospital needs taxi service to county homes and an ambulance fund. Treasurer Henry Heeler reported year-end finances, while Don Wilson noted contributions from members and a horse show fundraiser supporting multiple programs.

Kiwanis Club Commun Riwardans County Houmunity Ambulance Fund Don Wilson

Eldora School 100 Percent In X Ray Program

Eldora School reports full participation in an X ray program at the El ect 100 unit. Students and a mobile unit here are involved with groups including the Alpha Club and the Twentieth Century Club. Public Welfare and Lean Auxi fines are listed in association with the effort.

Eldora School St Movile Tyme Tiran I. Alpha P.m. i Twentieth Century Club P.m. Public Welfare Jury P.m. Lean

Hubbard Man Appointed Volunteer Farm Placement Worker

Orlo Hartman of Hubbard is named volunteer farm placement representative for the Iowa State Employment Service. Hartman will connect farmers and farm workers in the area, with more volunteers sought. The position is unpaid and volunteers may be visited by Marshalltown officials if interested.

Phe Orlo Hartman Hubbard Iowa State Employment Service Hartman Marshalltown

Farmers Urged to See TV Series On Farm Production

Farmers urged to view a farm production program intended to aid production. A coupon offers materials and connection with Corn Production TV Services through Hardin County Extension Office. Eldora and area residents are invited to clip and send for access.

Hardin County Extension Office el Pler du Amons Connnecion Corn Production TV

Name Address County Operator

The fragment appears as a brief query about a name address county operator and a question about a numeric quantity. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable for a proper news item.

Adult Farmers To Meet Wednesday In New Department

Mrs M D Stilley suffered a broken right arm Saturday evening. The injury is a break just above the wrist at her home.

New Department

District Committees To Expand Scout Activities In Hardin Area

Hardin District plans to broaden Boy Scout work across the county following a meeting at Pine Lake Country Club Eldora. About 30 laymen and Scout executives attended the dinner and session with John Bekermeier presiding as district chairman and L W Fukkinger as vice chairman.

Hardin Area Hardin Tali Corn Pine Lake Country Club Eldora John Bekermeier L. W. Fuckinger Verne Stei Town Falls

Janssens to Host Annual John Deere Day

Janssens prepare to host the community John Deere Day with plans announced for the event. Details describe activities, guest speakers, and a focus on farming equipment demonstrations at the local site.

Janssens

Marine's Parents Attend Des Moines Visit

The Marine's parents Mr and Floyd Ustermarkt Hubbar accompanied him to Des Moines on Thursday.

Marine Mr. and Floyd Ustermarkt Hubbar Des Maines

Lauterbach Named for Another Iowa Tax Term

Governor Beardsley nominates Martin Lauterbach of Alden for a new six year term as chairman of the Iowa Tax Commission beginning July 1. The nomination goes to the state senate for consideration as the current term expires this summer.

Martin Lauterbach Alden Gov. W. Beardsley Iowa Tax Commission Lauterbach

Home on the Ava and Mrs Dioneld Ro Scha residence

The item notes a Barbera location involving Ava and Mrs Dioneld Ro Scha with Calath nn CeLInos mentioned in readable details. The report frames a housing or residency note with local names and a place reference, suggesting a domestic or property item in a small community record.

Ava Mrs. Dioneld Ro Barbera Calath

Alden Wins Title Move Into District at Geneva

Alden's Redskins captured a sectional tournament crown by defeating the host six at Geneva 1 45. Whitten won the consolation encounter at Mountain by downing Clemons 47 48. Complete details on the PUTLS Page.

Alden Redskins Geneva Whitten Mountain Clemons

U of C To Elect Board Members

The chamber mails announce board member elections with names Richard Ferguson Eastman Ruby and others. Ballots due at CorF executive secretary Feb 25 26. Merchants set Chamber of Commerce Week and annual banquet begins Monday Feb 16 with details soon.

Chamber of Ce Richard Bob Ferguson Eastman George Ruby Torn Claude Blan DeCrck Bob Chamber of Commerce

Open House Draws About 600 in Vinton

About 600 people attended the Vinton open house on Sunday afternoon. Many were from out of town. The event showcased three new homes by Construction Pro to the public.

Vinton Sunda

Farm Sale Calendar Listings From Various Counties

The notice lists farm sale events and vendors including Lester Farmer Eldorn Ey Feh, State and Beaupain state Hubbard Tet 6 Bill Thompson Alden i therapy Brass eb Albert Barnhart Owasa nh New Provi s ER ores thee.

Lester Farmer Eldorn Bill Thompson Alden Albert Barnhart Owasa

Hawkettes Nudge Radcliffe Toward Crown Victory

Hawkettes held off Radcliffe 35 39 in a tense sectional title bid Saturday night. Coach Craig Downing's sextette improved to 19 1 this season as Radcliffe led early but the Hawk ettes surged late to claim the crown shadows and key points. Danna Hanson led the scoring with steady defense and rebounding throughout the decisive matchup.

Hawkettes Radcliffe Hawkette Craig Downing Hawk Wide Son Pl Geneva Alden Fins Rent Row Roberta Wyrauch Betty Clark Barbara Heinzeroth Betty Hies Lorraine Heinzeroth Evelyn Gripe Shirley Swift Marilyn Evingson Audrey Filbrandt Chaperone Ann Jass Geraldine Miller Marilyn Clark Carol Mulford Marlys Ingebritsen Evelyn Hoversten Rosemary Bavender Dick Skain Neraid

Attendance figure highlights Hardin county championships

Tournament manager reports 3006 paid admissions over four nights at the Hardin County site about 2006 figures near last year’s record. Superintendent A. H. Brauer of Hubbard presented team trophies to champions runner-up and consolation titles and awarded individual trophies to Donna Hanson Hubbard and Mary Beach Fldora for the free throw contest after the finals.

A. H. Brauer Hubbard Hardin County Brauer Donna Hanson Mary Beach Fldora

Fragmentary Ad Snippet Hints at Page 5 Continuation

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Jaspers and Topp Priday George Lev Lo Attra Tone Elclt Len Johnson c Allen R.A. Scott Club of Kiwanis Ned Fagg Henry Eeler Hardin Countians Girl Scout Council Nancy Heslop Carol Harrington J. F. Steckler Mesdames J. J. Shorts Warren Bailey Marvin Catlin Ross Brown Lloyd Berg Marion Stewart Herald-Index Hubbard Man Pulse. Hi Espec Cooper Bill Martin Tom Gorden U of C New Providence Handling Union Club Anding Nivat Danna “Hanson Kent Gothore Ent Thace Dismet P's Se Hubbard Seowktte Salaredy Ygat Gapl Laverne Clingerman Shirley Beaupain Jannett Blome Carma Uschkrat Helen Reinert Jane Reifschneider Shirley Lew Downing Nancy Freese Barbara Bocke Lois Kuhlman Lynette Hoskins Rosemary Weldm Circe Dether
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