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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1952
Page
1
The Eldora Herald Ledger advertises subscription pricing for Hardin and adjoining counties plus Iowa and other states. Special club offers combine the Herald Ledger with local county index in trade area. Rates listed include various annual options and club terms.
A radio report cites a fatal crash where a prominent woman driver who passed a sobriety test allegedly drank alcohol. It parallels a Readers Digest condensed Rotarian article stressing that even slight alcohol impairs skilled drivers, lowering reaction time, judgment, and vision.
An important study notes how school methods changed over the last quarter century. Rural schools faced decline as town schools gain advantages, with teacher shortages and higher costs influencing consolidation or relocation. Telecasts of discussions are proposed to inform citizens and aid decisions.
A group of about twenty Eldora residents debated what Universal Military Training could mean if Congress adopts it. They noted Congress formed a Commission to draft a plan, its report is published, and Congress must decide by March 12. The meeting examined why UMT is urged so vigorously and whether it offers a democratic method to recruit an army.
A compilation of local events reports frigid weather, accidents, school health, thefts, births, marriages, fires and civic milestones. Notable items include a 41 to 44 degree below zero claim, A C Harris injury, 500 Industrial School boys healthy, wedding theft, Miss Ollies Stuart arm fracture, 15000 sheep arrival delay, 1907 electrical storm, births and marriages, a fire at Petty Fagg, and community honors such as D M Nyquist American Legion trophy and Hardin county political shifts.
In a heated letter, the writer condemns universal military training as a tool of dictators and un-Christian. The piece argues UMT would weaken the regular army and fail to deter Russia, noting past votes against UMT and urging readers to contact lawmakers. It cites Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, NAEE, and church groups as opponents.
Local social notes note illnesses and visits as Sandra Jeske recovers at Eldora hospital. Pleasant Two Rural Women plan an all day yeast rolls lesson at 10 am January 16 hosted by Mrs Edwin Engle with Mrs Agnes Wehrman and Mrs Lola Rudolph assisting. A series of New Year visits recounts include Max Gilbert, Edith Alexander, John Freland, Marvin Jeske, Adrian Bachman, Leo Hutchens, Joan Nehring and others across Radcliffe State Center and Hubbard. Franklin Hutchens returns to Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls after holiday break.
A nostalgic ode to little boys describing their habits, loves, and mischief ends with a reflection on their unique world. The passage then shifts to New Year social notes in Des Moines, listing local families and celebratory events.
Hubbard Chamber of Commerce annual meeting set for Tuesday night January 15 in Hubbard with Band Mothers serving a 7 pm banquet at the high school gym. Brayton of Des Moines Convention Bureau will speak before the business meeting and board elections.
Bern Kuhlman owns and manages the business as the front is rebuilt with a new showroom and larger parts department. New Year’s dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Gus Prussner’s home included Mrs. Marella Creson and sons Dewey and Wade of Eldora, and others from New Providence and local families.
Walter Engelking and families hosted and visited during New Year. Hubbard volunteer fire department logged nine calls in 1951 with two town fires undamaged and five of seven country fires undamaged, one minor damage, one total loss a barn on the Fred Nassen estate. Linda Bunte and Mary Ellen Durbin stayed with Ann Rick. Keith Bachna called from San Diego to wish a Happy New Year and plan holiday with an Phoenix uncle. Zion Women's Guild Social Service group meets Jan 10 in church basement with Mrs. John Boeke in charge. hostesses include Mrs. F. H. Klemme Mrs. Will Bush Mrs. Pee Boeke and Mrs. Lawrence.
Arvid "Buzz" Lauritsen spent Christmas through Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Viggo Lauritsen. He is stationed with the navy in San Diego, California.
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