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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1963
Page
1
A reader recalls a magazine article titled Happiness and reflects on how memories of family, moments, and simple joys define happiness better than possessions. The piece blends light anecdotes about a dancing girl, a pin cushion mix up, and local happenings including a sign loss and a family moving from Steamboat Rock to the Polley farm with ties to Eldora and Owasa.
Sam Walker sold his fast pacer to Henry Peters and will ship it to Oklahoma City once he secures a car. Scarlet fever reports arise in Providence township though hoped exaggerated. The courthouse insurance is arranged with fifteen county agents issuing $2,000 policies. Leach Harp Orchestra from Ackley traveled to Conrad to provide music. Mrs. Mayme Fuller Smith performed readings at Radcliffe to aid the public library. Rev. W. P. Clark resigned as pastor. he moves to Liscomb for a $1,200 salary. Domestic science classes open in Eldora High with Miss Mitchell. 30 pupils enrolled. Winchester Hotel Co. original incorporation papers found. stock $20,000. Lovell-Schofield Lumber Co. buys Steamboat Rock yard. operations shifted to Eldora. Steam heat users endured a stack repair at the electric plant. Zear Christian church damaged by fire. will repair in spring. Everett Trimble and Kenneth Boylan connected to Eldora Ledger. Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant at Strother’s YeGyft Shoppe grows unusually tall. Keith Strother found a narcissus bulb thought but a worm? bulb. Harold Spees, 18, survived a fall from a high bridge east of Eldora. Milk production and penny mille project referenced.
Local schools used an average of 430 bottles daily from October through January totaling 4850.02 dollars. Students paid 234.67 dollars, government 429.27 dollars, Red Cross 67.76 dollars, Fagg dairy 70.82 dollars, and 7.50 from the hot lunch fund. Easter Sunday falls on April 25 per World Almanac. Eldora bowling saw McKibben-Reisinger defeat Myers-Mossman 1061 to 904. Keith Newby was trapped under hay bales for over an hour near Union. Eldora centennial planning named Rev. Ralph Imes and James Hauser as co-chairs. Crosley Farm Store open house drew over 2000 for 23rd anniversary.
Steamboat Rock community notes report funerals and travel for Mr and Mrs John Gest and their son Roger to St Louis for Genevieve Paddock’s funeral. Returns from California. birthday honors for Mrs Havens. Legion Hall meeting with 15 members on Jan 30. ham supper planned for March 2. many locals visiting and moving households. multiple funeral attendance lists and local visits across Steamboat Rock, Marshalltown, Eldora, and surrounding towns.
Advice on colorfastness of multi bulk printed sweaters and the importance of buying from reliable dealers. Read labels for cleaning directions and follow manufacturer instructions. Take labels to the dry cleaner to ensure proper care and preservation of design.
Cedar Falls resident Mrs Ona Deries of Steamboat and Orville Asher visited the Hollis Havens home Tuesday evening. Asher was admitted to Mercy Hospital at Mason City for observation and treatment.
Public notice notes a January 21 1963 special Eldora Iowa City Council meeting at City Hall called by Iowa Electric Light and Power Company to discuss Ordinance No 204 fixing maximum natural gas rates and charges. January 7 1963 minutes show appointments for City Clerk Deputy Clerk Hospital Board and 1963 officers.
City council notes approval of various 1963 fiscal measures including budget allocations, fire department annual report acceptance, volunteer fireman list, and bond continuations. Officials approve street sanitation utilities parking, recycling, and health board proceedings, with resignations and permits noted for Walt's Grocery Beer license and other items.
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