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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
The editor reviews a busy week with hospital activity, a sugar coupon mishap, and a 1045 Iowa financial report showing government bonds purchases. It mentions a lenient judge, a fox hunt, and lively notes from a girls basketball tournament including Beaman and El Dorado, plus town support for an upcoming February 2 district meet versus New Providence.
About 1000 residents gathered in Eldora Iowa court on Monday to consider a municipal building. Beecher Crosley chaired, Grosley outlined a cooperative plan, and a petition urged the mayor and city council to study feasibility and present a voter question at the March 25 1946 election.
Eldora holds a board of education election with candidates announced. C D Vigars, seeking re election for rural district seat, faces challenger Lauren Maltby, welding business owner and long time local resident. Rubew declines reelection due to business, Maltby to run for Rubew’s vacated position. The annual vote draws community interest ahead of Iowa centennial events and a centennial celebration program at the Methodist church.
Mrs May B Cobb of Eldora was re elected president of the Hardin County Tuberculosis Association at its annual meeting in Eldora court room. Other officers reelected were Helen Folkerts vice president Carroll Miller treasurer and Dr K Dick seal chairman. Delegates for the Des Moines state convention were named and a sharp report on the county film program showed 1066 pupils tested with 182 refusing the test, with radiology plans outlined and funds from seal receipts listed across towns and townships.
Prof Alvin R Edgar a veteran Eldora Rotarian and director of instrumental music at Iowa State College for a decade has been nominated for district governor of Rotary clubs in Iowa. A long time adviser on the governor staff he is married with two daughters and will present the Iowa State Symphony orchestra at Iowa Falls High School auditorium next Monday at 1 30 p.m.
The Harold E. Nelson trial opened at Fort Dodge with Judge Sherwood A Clock presiding. Prosecutor Jeng Grothe and Dwight Rider lead the case over Nelson accused of beating James Patrick Galvin with a pickax handle at the Iowa State Training School. Jury of seven men and five women seated, with witnesses detailing the alleged beating and surrounding riot. Enrollments in Eldora schools show an uptrend with many new students from distant cities including Washington DC and Colorado, signaling growth and crowding concerns for the district.
Dairymen in Hardin county and nearby townships are invited to Eldora High School Monday evening February 18 at 7 46 to learn about starting a local artificial insemination dairy association. Directors include J Mason Alden General W Richtmeier Ackley R R Boeke Hubbard Amos Alberts Radcliffe Maynard Chance New Providence Martin Necker Hubbard and Bill Vigare Eldora. Maynard Chance is president Rh Mason vice president and R R Boeke secretary treasurer. If signups proceed promptly dairy herd service could begin within 30 days. All details to be explained at the meeting. Area includes Rose Grove Lincoln Scott townships in Hamilton County Grant Lee and Osceola townships in Franklin County.
One car collision at the Bakemeier station corner near Hubbard Sunday morning sent a mother and her nine month old baby to Memorial Hospital with severe injuries. Fred Brinkmeyer of Radcliffe drove one vehicle while Mrs Gauley sustained arm and leg fractures. her Ford was wrecked. Brinkmeyer escaped with scratches.
In Eldora area briefs Grundy County will call jurors on February 2 to hear the first jury case since November 1944. Arren Lewis, 24, faces an assault with intent to do great bodily harm charge in the scheduled trial.
The American Legion posts and auxiliaries of Hardin county meet at Hubbard high school gymnasium to organize a county wide Fourth of July celebration at the Nardin county fairgrounds. Murray Landon county commander will preside as committees are formed to set the event in motion for the first peacetime Fourth in years with a large delegation from Idora expected.
A colorful scout roundup in Eldora gym featured opening ceremony, community singing, and contests such as first aid, knot tying, flying carpet race, and Cub sports. Out-of-town troops from Radcliffe, Hubbard, New Providence, Alden, Iowa Falls, and Zearing attended.
Louis Darzes will close his restaurant in Eldora next Saturday as planned. He will visit California with his wife to see their daughter and son in law in San Diego. The family long operated in Eldora since 1917, owning properties and supporting local schools and churches.
The Hidera fire department will hold its annual benefit ball on Wednesday night February 27 in the 100 P hall Tickoly. Proceeds go to buy new firefighting equipment. Jerry Sherman's eight piece orchestra will provide music. Committee members are Wayne Newby Clarence Wub bens O R Lamb and Karl Dilla.
Officials outline the city and school finances with a total valuation of 2 276 400. Bond issue totals 113 808 and 32 000 with 1 808 of the bladness tied to 10 000. Principal payments of 5 000 in November 1946 and remaining 5 000 in November 1947. They stress that city and school are separate units and bonded debt is not connected.
Eldora housewives welcome the revival of free daily home delivery by local grocers after wartime interruption. Foodland Jackson's Jack Sprat Harrys Grocery Guy Meat Market Crassan's Food Market Kidora Bakery Diamond Bros and A & P join at ten cents per order with Elis H es handling routes and a panel truck. Customers are asked to telephone orders before 30 p m for prompt service.
I H Cmolik owner of Town Falls Cold Storage seeks judgment against Myani Mra. Keith Riley for 5.62 and interest for hog processing last July. Chester A Kenney sues Velmae June Ken nedy for divorce. married Fresno Calif December 21, 1944. Buckeye township residents. Cruelty and adultery alleged. seeks custody of a minor child. Betty dam Lewin files for divorce from Loyal B Lewin. no children. Married Eldova September 21, 1900. Plaintiff seeks jointly owned property, household goods, equipment, and support. Lewin employed at 90 per week.
The Tuesday shipment of garments from the Victory clothing drive totaled 458 boxes and 7,830 pounds. The figures were recorded from the bill of lading as the clothes were shipped.
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