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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
1
A newcomer urges expanded space and facilities for Eldora public schools. He notes aging buildings since 1854, limited ground, and rising tuition in a district yet to be defined. He argues the core question is pupil need, not tax cost, and cites the high school curriculum outlined in the Orange and Black Handbook.
Yesterday’s rural pages recount meetings canceled by blizzard new gatherings scheduled for Wednesday. twins born to Dan Bushman. injuries from street altercation and a tree accident. local travel and farm news including Dr. Gethman family Texas trip peach blossoms and a Union house carriage mishap. Long-form items cover mayoral bond vacancy Whitten, political visits, and various era recaps from 1907 to 1947 including auctions, circus plans, and new businesses.
The writer laments outrageous spring coat styles with long skirts bold silhouettes and no buttons while recounting the ritual of choosing a pink short sleeve coat and a hat. A humorous store experience ends with the shopper finally finding a hat on her own as clerks fuss over fittings. Also mentions grandfathers club antics and a plan for a 52 Club amid winter in Tuscan.
Iowa farmers sold 55 percent more hens in the first five weeks of this year than in the same period of 1951, per ISU farm economist Francis A. Kutish. Egg prices are down from a year ago while feed costs rise, squeezing poultry profits and accelerating culling of laying flocks.
Community church in Union hosted funeral services for three month old Charles Howard Rash son of Mr and Mrs David Rash. Various relatives attended including Mr and Mrs A E Clampitt Dean Clampitt James Faris Mr and Mrs Edward Faris Mr and Mrs Wallace Martin and Mr and Mrs Gurney Thornton with other guests present.
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