New Year Programs Highlight Eldora Service Club Meeting
Eldora service clubs share New Year messages with out of town and local speakers. Mies Fisher from Ames presents art, Mrs Otto Von Krog discusses Penal Institutions, Mrs N G McMartin shows Iowa state parks films, and Nellie M Gebers speaks on Pictures in the Making. L F Reed covers Pine Lake state park history, Betty Wells reads over WOI, Don K Hoopes offers journalism history. A wartime prayer for 1941 laments Nazi triumphs and calls for Americans to act with open minds and hearts. 3 women urged strong personal effort to preserve the American way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Fisher
Ames
Crafts
Iowa State College
Otto von Krog
Eldora
L. F. Reed
Pine Lake
Pine Lake State Park
Betty Wells
WOI
Don K. Hoopes
Marshalltown
Fimes-Republisin
United States
Town Falls Faces Long-Time Chair Nominating Issue
Fragmentary OCR notes show political dispute in Ry aon area with references to Town Falls and county votes. The text indicates tension around a longtime chair and Republican party involvement, with phrases suggesting voter engagement and regional political dynamics.
Fund Raised for Grecian Relief in Eldora
A Grecian relief fund is being collected in Eldora with about 75 dollars already contributed. The drive is informal with no organized solicitation. Contributions may be left with Louis Darzes or another local contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Louis Darzes
Kramer Barn Eldora Market Sales Listed in Notice
Joe Kramer Jr sale dates claimed include every Monday at the Kramer Sale Barn Eldora with Friday Ackley market sale, and Saturday markets at Kramer Barn Eldora. The item notes recurring weekly sale events under the Kramer property name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kramer, Jr
Kramer Sale
Eldora
Ackley
Eivery
Marathon Station At Providence Burns
An early morning fire severely damaged the Marathon Station at New Providence, north of the post office. The blaze started in the basement, attributed to a short circuit, and was extinguished by the New Providence fire department after discovery by the Gilbert Winter family who smelled smoke and alerted authorities. The station served Marathon products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Foster
New Providence
Three More Named For American Legion Community Service Award
The Eldora area American Legion post lists three new nominees for its community service award. P. S. Davis is praised for moral and financial support to community projects and kindness to the needy. Mrs. J. A. Landis, long active in hospital facilities and women’s groups, is noted for helping the underprivileged. W. A. Blankenship of Eldora, Troop 34 scoutmaster, is lauded for Boy Scouts work and church and Legion involvement. Further nominations are invited within ten miles of Eldora. the award will be presented January 17 at a Legion meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
P.S. Davis
J.A. Landis
W. A. Blankenship
Davis
Landis
Gldora
Eldore
Blankenship
Troop
Boy Scouts of America
Eldora
Silva Welsh
J. D. Leonard
Edward Stebe
Legion
Eldora Rotary Club 1941 Service Above Self
J E Tull, president, notes Rotary International motto service above self as guiding Eldora club work. The group has funded worthy projects, supported by committees and members, and will continue in the coming year. He foresees increased cooperation among Eldora residents and organizations leading to notable community progress in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary International
Eldora Rotary Club
Eldora
Business and Professional Women's Club of Eldora plans war service work
Emma Burke reports the Eldora Business and Professional Women extend good wishes for the year and outline past efforts to aid vocational training for girls and support for beauty culture and nurse training. With wartime conditions, the club expects to include war service work and will join with other groups to aid Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Federation of Club Women of Eldora Organizes Civic Group
The Eldora Federation of Club Women aims to create an organized center of thought for literary and civic improvement. It is a local women’s organization open to any Eldora resident who pays a small voting membership fee and enjoys program benefits for community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Medlin
Pri
Eldora Federation
Eldora
Edora
Vertion
Progran
Eldora Community Club Seeks Continued Local Improvements
D. W. Dickinson notes a three month term for the New Year message but highlights the Community Club’s work. He cites city improvements with lights and courthouse flag reillumination after twelve years, praises the new membership plan and two distinct divisions, and urges ongoing co operation and seasonal promotions to sustain rural business and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Dickinson
Five Called To Service In Local Draft Call
Iowa Falls county draft office summons five men to depart Thursday January 8 at 4am over the Rock Island to Fort Des Moines. All volunteers, two under 21. Leonard E. Scott Eldora son of Mrs. Lillian Brown. Bryan LeRoy Minard under 21 son of Mr and Mrs John Minard Iowa Falls. Others Everett Francis Krominga Ackley Carl Miske Ackley Eldon Clare Gauike Iowa Falls. Krominga order 1154 Miske 346 Gauike 1365.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Rock Island
Fort Des Moines
Leonard E. Scott
Eldora
Lillian Brown
Bryan LeRoy Minard
John Minard
Everett Francis Krominga
Ackley
Carl Miske
Eldon Clare Gauike
Krominga
Miske
Gaulke
Electric company supplied current for holiday lighting
Central States Electric company provided free current for holiday lighting along the business streets and the courthouse square, supplying power without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Company
Central States Electric Company
Metal Working Machinery Ordered for NYA Shop
Work on the South Fork project faces delays due to missing tools. Twenty NYA workers are on the project in the state park, with an additional seventy five NYA men at the northwest city shop. A group is overhauling a city truck and new metal working machinery is expected soon to start metal operations. Floyd Folkers, 87, of Ackley, held to the grand jury on an operating while intoxicated charge by Mayor Otis Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork
NYA
State Park
Webb ‘Wilson
Ackley
Floyd Folkers
Otis Rule
Hardin County Education Council to Meet at Eldora High
A meeting of the Hardin County Council of Education will be held in the Eldora High School auditorium at 7 30 Thursday January 9. School legislation will be discussed by Superintendent F K Schmidt and Judge Dean W Peisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Council
Hardin County Council of Education
Eldora High School
F. K. Schmidt
Dean. W. Peisen
McCarthy Purchases Elliott Interests
E. B. McCarthy, longtime operator of the Elliott hatchery, has bought Earl Elliott's share and assumed ownership effective Monday. The hatchery has been renamed the McCarthy hatchery, located on South Washington Street where a new building was recently erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. McCarthy
Elliott Hatchery
Earl Elliott
McCarthy Hatchery
Washington Street
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet January Ninth Here
A county gathering of the American Legion and Auxiliary is set for Eldora Legion hall on Thursday January 9. Arthur W Hyke of Waterloo district commander will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Eldora Legion Hall
Arthur W. .Hyke
Waterloo
Des Moines Pastor to Speak at Christian Church Pulpit
Rev Frazier Thomason of Des Moines will fill the pulpit at the Christian church Sunday morning. The event promises a traditional service with sermon and hymn singing, reflecting the congregation’s outreach and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Frazier Thomason
Des Moines
Deere Day At Eldora Draws Large Crowd And Films
About 1000 guests attended the annual John Deere day hosted by Eldora implement dealer Henry J. Janssen. Two showings were needed at the New Grand theatre due to crowds. Lunch was served at noon. A feature film plus reels on production quality and machinery care illustrated farm operations and long term service. Weather was unfavorable yet attendance set a new record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Janssen
Eldora
John Deere
Funay
New Grand Theatre
Janssen
Highway Situation in Hardin County December 30 1940
County Engineer C A Boeke compiles Hardin County road data for the Herald Ledger. State roads total 130.250 miles with 12.000 paved and 22.250 graveled. County trunk and local roads add to a grand total of 986.380 miles, including permanent grade and graveled segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Local Roads Improve in Hardin County as Year Ends
County Engineer C A Boeke reports Hardin County all weather road mileage rose by about 45 miles last year. Local roads on permanent grade and graveled increased from 284 to near 279 miles, with nearly 45 miles resurfaced on trunk and local roads. Notable work includes farm-to-market stretches west from Union and north along Radcliffe east edge, and eastward from Iowa Falls. State roads remain 96 paved, 12 black topped, and 2234 graveled. Two bridges over the Big Four drainage ditch in Alden township cost 6636.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
C. A. Boeke
Union
Radcliffe
Iowa Falls
Steamboat Rock
Eldora
Hubbard
Alden Township
Red Cross Annual Meeting Announced
The South Hardin chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting in the supervisors' room at the courthouse at three o'clock on Friday January 3. Officers will be elected and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hardin
Election of Directors at Eldora Masonic Meeting
The Masonic bodies of Eldora will hold their annual meeting to elect directors for the Masonic Temple Association for the ensuing year. The gathering takes place at the Masonic building on Monday evening January 6, 1941 at eight o'clock, with George W. Haynes serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Bodies
Eldora
Masonic Temple Association
Masonic
Geo. W. Haynes
Progress in 1940 Construction and City Improvements
A survey of 1940 construction shows notable progress with Central States Electric remodeling completing an attractive office and sales building with apartments above, plus modern coffee shops, service stations, and new homes. City projects included a double ten- court at the 16th avenue site, widened streets, new sidewalks and drives, water and sewer extensions, and a $14,000 fairgrounds expansion, including a stock pavilion and racing-horse barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Electric Company
Winchester
Sinclair
Conoco
R. W. King
Johns Livestock and Trucking Company
Shell Station
Eldora
Cecil F. Way
Twelfth Street
E. P. Groth
Joe B. Smith
Charles Bowman
Harvey Garles
John Bekemeier
Curtis Dages
Walter Roblin
George’ McDonald
Sixteenth Avenue
D. M. Nyquist
Fourteenth Street
Kramer Sale Barn
Scurry Beauty Parlor
Coryell Station
Knowles Reisinger Sale Dates Claimed in Notices
Knowles and Reisinger claim sale dates for January. January 27 lists Henry Brunemeier and John King dissolving a partnership with a sale two miles south of Hubbard on a paved road. January 28 shows K E Reisinger closing out sale four miles southeast of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles and
Reisinger
Henry Brunemeier
John King
Hubbard
K. E. Reisinger
Eldora
How Much 1940 Local History Do You Recall
A compact recap of 1940 local history items from the Herald Ledger files covers personnel changes, municipal actions, school matters, community events, and local incidents. Notable notes include board shifts, new signals on Edgington Avenue, a fire loss, school bond votes, and honors at Hubbard and Eldora with multiple community projects, sporting wins, and civic recognitions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Service Clubs
N. G. McMartin
Tama
State Conservation Committee
Iowa
Nellie M. Gebers
Lincoln
The
State Federation
Hermann Hagedorn
Ryaon
Ec Calates
Précin BS Sak Se
Uckeye
Acks
Idor
Idora Ity
Pleasantl
Tipton
Sherma
Concord
Grant
Providen
Union Ee
Whitten
OTALS
Providence
P. S. Davis
T. A. Landis
J. E. Tull
Business and Professional Women's Club
Emma Burke
Federation OF Club Women
Eldora Community Club
Volunters
McCarthy
Elliott
Herald-Ledger
Red Cross
Harold Creps
Fred Wehrman
Andrie & Creps
Grant Township
R. A. Scott
Edgington Avenue
Anderson & Eesaman
Tice Drug
Keissmeier
Farm Sau
J. R. Winnett
Robert A. Thompson
Richard A. Hyde
H. J.schmitz
J. L. Cameron
Citizens Savings Bank
Fldora ‘Grid
Frank ‘ Carideo
Iato
Hubbard School
Joan
Beth Jean
Hardin
John Fuller
Gifford
Orville Vigars Farm
Wildlife Club
Radcliffe School
Toowa-Nebraska Independent Theatre Owners
Widora
Central States Electric
Buckner Cemetery
Hubbard Boys
J. P. Connell
Hardin County Safety Council
F. N. Cole
W. H. Dreier
P. G. Ruppelt
O. S. Dinnes
F. L. Meyer
Hubbard Girls
Pearly County
R. R. Clampitt
H. W. Stonebrook
HE. W. Burke
Ralph Speers
Beth Jean Schlampp
Eldora ‘Tigers
Ed Steinmetz
Alden
County Board of Education
Mildred Frandsen
Elva Brinker
Robert Longenecker
Eldora Tigers
Belle Plaine
John Gerald Kangley
Gerald Kangley
Memorial Hospital
O. White
Clarence Cottrell
Edward R. Keen
Muscatine
Mary Risse
Mary Jane Protheroe
William Marske
Donald Soli
Frances Adams
Bonnie Bur
Gess
Jim Hauser
Barbara Moser
George Peisen
National Honor Society
Community Club
Diamond Bros
O. S. von Krog
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
Eldora Cooperative Association of Telephone Companies
E. B. Johnston
E. I. Morris
Lyman R. Lundy
L. R. Palmitier and Son
Wisner & Smith
A. B. Narland
Raymond Karstens
J. W. Wilcox
Sylvia Albers
County Line
Council
Nyquist
E. H. Lundy
State Bar Board
W. K. Bramwell
Hardin County Bank
D. S. von Krog
D.A.R
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