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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

2

Fraudulent stock sale and farm damages claim in Eldora case

Plaintiff claims defendant misrepresented the assets of a corporation valued at 70,000 with stock sold for 24,000 plus farm machinery. He seeks 96,005 plus note cancellation, plus various farm damages for 1971 including soybeans, corn, dorghum, manure spill, and land destruction. Legal team Lundy Butler Wilson Hall of Eldora represents plaintiff.

Plainiff Lundy, Butler, Wilson and Hall of Eldora

Sgt Leroy R Shogren Receives Bronze Star Medal

S may be Lt Lt S M Sgt Leroy R Shogren husband of Doris daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Starn Eldora has received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during military operations against Viet Cong forces. He distinguished himself as management analysis advisor with the Air Force Advisory Team Six US Military Assistance Command Bien Hoa AB Vietnam.

S. M Leroy R. Shogren Doris Ross Starn Eldora Shogren Air Force Advisory Team Six U. S. Military Assistance ,Command Bien Hoa Vietnam

Lawn Hill Drivers For Sale Driving Record Honors

Richard Talbot manager of Lawn Hill Cooperative announces ten drivers earned special recognition for careful driving. Recipients include Atlee Larson six years Larry Balvant five years Larry Pemberton four years Everett Kantak Leonard Nordyke Barry Trout Jack Nott John Langfitt Arthur Frerichs and Steven Rudolph one year each for safe records through December 31 1971.

Richard Talbot Lawn Hill Cooperative Lawn Hill Atlee Larson Larry Balvant Larry Pemberton Everett Kantak Leonard Nordyke Barry ‘Rout Jack Nott John Langfitt Arthur Frerichs Steven Rudolph

Two Area Dealers Receive Awards at Kent Feeds Banquet

At Waterloo the Kent Dealer Award Banquet honored two area dealers for service to livestock and poultry producers in 1971. Walde'seed and Supply of Eldora and Bentidge Feed and Service of Union Joiner Kent Feeds president presented the awards and praised their dedication and strong business relations with area producers.

Kent la Kent Waterloo Walde Eldora and Bentidge Union Joiner Kent Feeds

Drug film on community program shown at church

A showing of On Your Door Step, a film about a community action program to combat drug problems, will be shown Tuesday February 29 at 7 30 p m in the fellowship hall of St John s Lutheran Church Hubbard. Admission is free and open to the public.

Fellowship Hall St. John's Lutheran Church Hubbard

Hardin County Agricultural Census Shows Farm Changes

1964 to 1969 in Hardin County show fewer farms but larger average size. Commercial farms declined from 1517 to 1275 while land value rose. Average farmer age stayed about 47.7. Large farms over 500 acres rose from 68 to 98. Farm population accounted for 25.8 of county residents.

Hardin County Jim Johnson Johnson

Hanes and Dodger Gym Seek Judgments in Hardin County

The Hanes Corporation and Dodger Gym Inc of Eldora filed pleadings in Hardin County District Court. Hanes seeks 23 741 48 alleging delivery of merchandise under a written contract and Dodger Gym counterclaims 26 423 93 for breach of oral tee shirt contracts and resulting lost profits. Dodger Gym alleges non delivery due to production delays and cites court relief with jury trial requested.

Hanes Corporation Winston-Salem I. C Dodger Gym Inec Eldora Hardin County Distrit Court Hanes Zellhoefer, & Smith Waterloo Plaintif Dodger Eldora Law Firm Lundy, Butler, Wilson and Hall

Mother-Daughter Circle Meeting Delayed in Ivester

The Mother-Daughter Circle met at Mrs. Lawrence Pence's home on Monday February 14 with ten members and four children present. They spent the afternoon piecing quilt blocks, heard a short business meeting led by President Mrs. Jhe Hogle, and read two thank-you notes from the Hardin County Department of Social Services and for a quilt sent to the Mexico Mission. Lap robes were planned for the April meeting with Mrs. Lee Hogle, and Mrs. Charles Kruse was appointed treasurer for the coming year. A Valentine themed lunch followed.

Lawrence Pence Jhe Hogle Department of Social Services Hardin County Glen Gates Mexico Lee Hogle Charles Kruse

George Butler Drives Eldora Team Bus to Wins

George Butler a lucky fellow drives the Eldora boys basketball team bus and coaches George Maurer says he is superstitious and won’t go without him. Every time Butler has driven the bus the team has won, a strong winning streak described with local sports-town pride.

George Butler George Eldora Maurer Butler

Bekemeier wins Hardware Retailer Industry Service Award

John Bekemeier of Bekemeier Hardware in Eldora receives the Hardware Retailer Industry Service Award for leadership in hardware merchandising and customer service. The February issue of Hardware Retailer features an article on the firm’s activities.

John Bekemeier Bekemeier Hardware Eldora

Kiwanis Club To Sell Trees For Eldora Beautification

Kiwanis Club members in Eldora are selling trees to beautify the town and replace lost trees. Orders are due by Thursday March 3, with varieties including green ash hackberry little leaf lilac lindens shademaster locust sugar maple pin oak and silver maple.

Bidora KiWanis Focal Kiwanis Club

Lawyers Seek Judgment for 122 Dollars in Ackley Case

In Hardin County District Court a petition seeks 122 dollars from Hilko Viet and Bernice Viet of Ackley. Drs Shulman Smithy of Waterloo seek 97 dollars for professional services and Drs Wiklund Blanchard and Lanich Jr of Waterloo seek 25 dollars.

Hilko Viet Bernice Viet Ackley Drs. Shulman Smithy Waterlooo Drs. Wiklund Blanchard Lanich Jr Waterloo Hardin County District Court Drs Shulman & Smith Drs. Weklund

Social Services Directors Attend Town City Workshop

Hardin County DSS Director Leland Reece and workers Ramona Saunders and Sharon Williams joined a three day workshop in Town City last week led by Mrs. Margaret Meade focusing on evolving family culture.

Hardin County Department of Social Services Leland Reece Ramona Saunders Sharon Williams Town City Margaret Meade

Snow depth shifts in Eldora as temperatures swing

Eldora residents saw five more inches of snow at night bringing ground cover to 13 inches before warmer temperatures melted two inches leaving 11 inches on Monday morning. Temperatures ranged from 38 highs on Sunday to 25 Friday with lows from 3 Saturday to 25 Sunday, local weatherman Carl Orgel reported.

Eldora Carl Orgel

Social Hosts Share Weekend Gatherings in Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Maronn and Mrs. Marcia hosted Mr. and Mrs. Don Hilsabeck and families from Blairstown along with Mr. and Mrs. Martyn Steinfeldt and Mrs. Carl Steinfeldt at Sunday supper. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of Sioux City were weekend guests at the home of Mrs. Jim Roberts' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hagen.

Marvin Maronn J Marcia Don Hilsabeck Blairstown Martyn Steinfeldt Carl Steinfeldt Jim Roberts Frank Roberts Sioux City Thomas Hagen

ISU Degree To Area Students

Mary Jane Primus Reid of Be dora received a degree in family environment. Sara J. Radoloff of Hubbard studied textiles and clothing related science. Anita L. Autzen of Hubbard pursued applied art interior design. Richard W. Galloway of Union earned agricultural business. Drew M. Lewis of Union studied animal balance. Dianna Sommier of Nelson graduated with distinction in elementary education. Ray E. Willits of Union completed farm operation.

Whidea Ares James HiMon Tawa Mary Jane Primus Reid Bedora Sara J. Radoloff Hubbard Anita L. Autzen Richard W. Galloway Union Drew M. Lewis

Anniversary Held At Krull Skelly Service Station

Krull Skelly Service Station in Wellsburg celebrated its first anniversary Saturday with 400 people in attendance. Winners included Edwin Stahl Rudy Spicker Mrs Gust Fritzel Mrs Virgil Claassen Mrs Dennis Groenewold George Hoodjer Ken Matti Al Spieker George Krull Evelyn Lindaman Jonas Geerdes Mrs John E Riter Betty Boekhoff Robert Rust.

Krull Skelly Wellsburg Edwin Stahl Rudy Spicker Gust Fritzel Virgil Claassen Dennis Groenewold George Hoodjer Ken Matti al Spieker George Krull Evelyn Lindaman Jonas Geerdes John E. Riter Betty Boekhoff Robert Rust

Cars and trucks dominate Iowa Falls area listings

A fragmented OCR list names numerous vehicles and owners across Eldora Iowa Falls and surrounding towns. Mentions include Chevrolet trucks and cars from brands such as Ford Buick GMC Dodge and Chrysler with owners like Jeanette Zoske Alden Verner Jem Peterson Shirley Ridout and others.

Vierkendt Aides al Town Falls Ford Malady Gnetto Union Chevrolet Jeanette Zoske Aldiden Lioyd Lindman Towa Falls Buick Gies Eldora GMC Shirley Ridout Eldora Er Leonard Margaret Mitterer Chrysler Verner Jemnie Peterson Alden Terry Karen Duckworth Iowa Falls Dodge Harlan Tena Witthis Cleo Arlene Gehrke Ion Falls Ford Truck Rodney MeWherter Gerald Or Lela Roberts Hubbard James Ray Follett Elders

Crosser and Lyman hosts honor Keith Lyman on birthday

Mr and Mrs Clifton Crosser and Loyce spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Lyman in honor of Keith Lyman s birthday.

Clifton Crosser Loyce Mrs Everett Lyman Keith Lyman

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