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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1957
Page
4
Property listing for Harry Blosch residence north of Steamboat Rock features a newly remodeled, modern 70 by 120 foot lot with fruit trees and shrubs. Three bedrooms, near Steamboat on main street to bridge, reasonably priced. details and exact price available on inspection.
Change makes available Raw leigh business in South Grundy County. Good business secured here. This is a full time job, and exceptional opportunity for right man. Write direct to W. T. Raw leigh Co, Freeport, Ill, or write or call Marvin O. Hagen, 06 Washington, Eldora, Phone 515 Green.
The State Services for Crippled Children will conduct ambitious screening clinics in Marshalltown on June 26 for children under 21 with physical handicaps. Referrals must come from local physicians or dentists. Clinics offer pediatrics orthopedics dentistry speech and hearing psychology and physical therapy with x ray and laboratory services. All services are free. Last year 3285 children were examined. Clinics are annual via county medical societies with mobile teams from the University of Iowa campus based SSCC.
The Iowa state society children of the American Revolution elected officers at the 10th annual meeting in Des Moines at Hotel Savery. About 64 attended as Miss Beth Beecher was chosen junior state registrar and will attend the National meeting in Washington DC as Flag Bearer of Iowa on April 19 20 21 accompanied by her mother. Prizes were awarded in projects and music committee chair Mrs Beecher awarded three prizes.
The exhibit showcases new weed control methods, soil moisture and irrigation concepts, and production testing for livestock. It highlights demonstrations by college experts on dairy, forestry, poultry, and home economy, plus practical guidance for farmers and homemakers.
Farm events schedule lists upcoming 4-H and extension activities across Iowa Falls Eldora Marshalltown and surrounding areas. Includes caravan meetings on Feb 19, electrification sessions Feb 23 and Mar 9, district councils Mar 7, and conservation district annual meeting Mar 15 at youth or FFA buildings with times mostly in late afternoon or evening.
Lennox Industries Inc conducted a week-long training in Marshalltown on heating simmer cooling service and installation. John Wooten of Union Plumbing and Heating Union participated in the program as part of the classroom instruction and hands-on sessions.
The Senior Citizens convened on Saturday to discuss contentment. J. W. Jackson and E. E. Mc Farland were inducted as new members. Brotherhood will be on the agenda at next Saturday’s meeting.
Wiliam H. Dreier a Hubbard retiree and Institute of Gerontology advisory member argues real living after retirement comes from rededication to worthwhile tasks. He urges retirees to pursue new goals in education farming cooperatives politics and community recreation rather than ending activity.
Mrs August Marske and Mrs Dow Jones hosted a Thursday shower for Mrs Robert Purdy and her baby son David Allen. Guests enjoyed social time and gifts while the hostesses served refreshments.
The ISC presents 20 exhibits on an ideal sectional model to show how a system operates and why key features matter. Iowa Agricultural Extension Service spearheads the preview with local Hardin County Extension Work backing the event.
The Treasury seeks legislation to lift interest rates on new Series E and H Savings Bonds. About 40 million holders own over $41 billion in these bonds. If approved, E bonds would yield 3 percent to maturity, with shorter terms and higher early redemption value. a revised 10 year H bond would yield about 3.4 percent and pay semiannual interest by check.
In a Wednesday meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at the Community church Genevieve Packer led the session Joyful contributions were pledged including $5 to the March of Dimes and $41.50 added to the treasury A reader and quiz were provided by members Nelle Halden and F S Schuler Readings and devotions referenced Acts chapter 10 Surgery news reported Margaret Greenwood underwent Eldora Memorial hospital care while Bud Hamm, recovering from a car accident, returned home with his parents after an 18 day hospital stay The message closed with a Chamber of Commerce invitation.
Scientists unveil Lfear programming a management method for farms to optimize resource use. The exhibit at Town State college educational caravan aims to show how linear programming helps select best capital, land, and labor combinations for individual farms and boost returns using electronic computer calculations.
Birth notices list several names across towns including Eldora Carroll Doud F C Dreler and baby April Vinton plus Iowa Falls Diane Kol theff and Hubbard Charlotte Walters Mel Clark. In Ottumwa L L Scott attends Graham store managers meeting this week, departed Sunday and to return Wednesday.
Lloyd Leuthold attended a clothing convention in Minneapolis on Monday and Tuesday of last week, reporting his participation and engagement with industry peers at the event.
Last week eleven new vehicles were registered at the Hardin County Court House. Registrants include Martin H. Pameyer Ackley with a Pontiac and Merle EK Hamilton Alden with a Pontiac. Other names span Iowa Falls Eldora Steamboat Rock Gifford Hubbard Radcliffe and Alden, with makes including Chevrolet Ford Buick Cadillac and more.
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