29 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
Eldora Herald Ledger notes its post office entry as second class matter in Eldora Iowa and lists weekly publication by Eldora Publishing Company with R Bahne as publisher. Subscription rates shown for Hardin and adjoining counties and foreign countries.
Ten Democratic lawmakers urged parity payments be included in the 1941 Iowa budget, arguing it is crucial for farmers to get fair prices and the state’s economic health. They also backed funds for a farm tenancy purchase program to help tenant farmers own farms and likened government lending to support land ownership as a national priority.
A reader letter from a respected county farmer praises the editorial page for understanding farm problems and supporting the Farm Bureau. The writer says he reads the editorials regularly and includes the editors in Christmas greetings, emphasizing ongoing appreciation for the farm cause.
A businesslike approach shows that when an activity yields strong results a firm concentrates effort there. Churches can apply this by prioritizing the Sunday school, which often brings most new members and enlists teachers and officers. Emphasizing this department may boost attendance and support for church perpetuity.
The piece warns that about 73 million hogs will be raised for market this season while hog prices may fall to around 6 dollars per hundred. It notes 54 million hogs were raised in 1937 at 9.47 a hundred and urges expansion of markets and foreign trade to absorb the surplus, improving feeding for substandard rations. It calls for government and business action to boost demand.
A grain of concise notes on farm prices and hunger concerns follows a death notice. Edgar C. Bedee, Davenport businessman and Gideons founder, is remembered for aiding Christian ministry through Bibles in hotels and schools. The Neely bill to end block booking and blind selling may reach the house, with patrons urged to lobby lawmakers.
The article notes Henri Roser, secretary of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, was sentenced in France to four years in prison with no right to appeal for refusing military service on conscience. It reflects on France distinguishing genuine conscience from insincere excuses and mentions broader wartime enforcement concerns. It also describes Iowa highway patrol activity under C. A. Knee, detailing daily travel, motorist contacts, tickets, warnings, and court appearances by patrolmen.
Yesterday marks events from March 3 1880 including Prof J B Talbott closing his singing school with a concert P Jones delivering mail Tipton Grove Eldora Whitcomb feed mill bought by John Hall and E K Brown Lowden ending Midland school and touring Grant's World Miller and Mitchell planning a Gifford blacksmith shop Hay injured in Chaffin colliery slate fall in Eldora area Forty years ago 1900 the Eldora high school declamatory contest drew a crowded opera house.
Cynthia Gray notes Leap Year Day traditions and the old idea of women proposing. She recalls dating norms, offers light dating advice, and includes Austin Tim’s San Antonio column about a rare planetary display on Feb 28. The piece ends with a quip about stars staying in place as readers move.
Torker G Day Smith and Alys Susmitch won top honors with other finalists Ray mond Blackmun Bert Weaver Edith Martin Florence Perkins Winnifred Ward Myrtle Gould Elva Greer and Richard Nuckolls. Eldora firms plan hiring while local officials meet to discuss road methods under new law plus school bonus for teachers and hires for next year.
Mrs. Everett Foster returns from Deaconess hospital and stays with her parents. Ivester community men meet at the Ivester church. cooks named. Regional conference attendance mentioned. Socials and visits noted. Marshalltown caller. About four million unemployed youths under 25 in the army estimate.
Juanita Hansen and Harley Faust were married Friday evening February 23 at six in the Salem Evangelical church Hubbard officiated by Rev H E Faust Cedar Falls and Rev George Bergeman Story City. The ceremony featured a double ring candlelight service with yellow jonquils and elab rtant flora.
Hubbard community notes celebrate multiple birthdays and kindness gatherings. Clair and Martha Ann receive well wishes. Ann marks fifth birthday with games and treats. 88th birthday for Mrs. Henrietta Van Drefer features guests and refreshments.
Local families including Roy and Bert Wilsons and Olive Wilson hosted guests from New Providence Ames Marshalltown and Eldora over the weekend. Wayne Snider's birthday party for Joe Lucas Jr and Janet Wilson featured games and gifts. Ladies Aid met with devotional and lunch served. Farm Bureau women plan a March 1 follow-up at the Gifford church on Eggs Meat Fish.
Mrs. Fred Daleske hosted Arlene Daleske fifth birthday party with visiting children. Several families from Eldora Hubbard Ackley Iowa Falls Hickory Grove Garden City Clear Lake Steam Boat Rock and Alden shared weekend visits and anniversaries.
Mr and Mrs Ancil Hoover of Des Moines were dinner guests of Mrs Hoover's mother Anna Hoover in Eldora Memorial Hospital. James Norris from Burke visited sister in law and brother Gop Nonlyr. Ernest Balvanz and Dale North attended a barn dance in Des Moines. Russell Pierson Peter Eckel Harold Balvant visited Charlie Walters. Leila Best’s son attended a dinner with Wilbur Baker family. Charlie Walters and Mrs Daleske in Eldora. Leonard Blair and children Kenneth and Phillis joined Sunday dinner at the Wilbur Baker home. Lyle Saint of Waterloo called on Raymond Haucer Friday.
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