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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
1
Eldora has built a good town through civic leaders and the Chamber of Commerce. A nine member board will plan a practical forward looking program for 1957 to attract industry, support schools and airports, and mobilize members to contribute time and funds for Eldora’s continued growth.
Yesterday reports from Steam boat Rock and Eldora include record low mercury between 41 and 44 below, injuries from a lamp accident, a spate of small-town events, births, marriages, and local moves. The 500 Industrial School boys show strong health as tramps steal a wedding suit and gold watch, with several community notes on weather, fires, and local business changes.
Tipton must sell industry to its people to prosper, with the Tipton Industrial Development Corporation promoting over $25 shares. The piece argues for diversification from agriculture to a balanced economy, highlighting declining farm prices in 1955, the need for small skilled industries, and local education as a foundation for future job opportunities. It frames the choice for Cedar County: attract industry now or lose young people to urban centers.
In a year end column a public thanks is given to Guy Brown and Kenneth Reisinger for their volunteer service to the American Legion Santa Claus program. Brown tailors and services costumes and chevrons free of charge while Reisinger lends ponies and ensures treats reach children. The writer invites readers to report similar acts of service. The piece ends with personal anecdotes about Christmas card lists and memories of a New Year’s Eve party.
The piece discusses rising farm costs and potential price increases for wheat corn and cotton as surpluses shrink. It notes plans to shift from acreage limits to sales quotas under government support, with penalties for exceeding allotments. It argues federal controls intensify despite a referendum defeat.
Former President Herbert Hoover cited his 1941 remark on aiding Stalin against Hitler as a gargantuan test of history. He urged letting foes exhaust themselves before using American strength for lasting European peace. Critics call for sacrificing American youth and wealth to Nazi armies while Washington signals a billion dollar loan to sustain Britain. Marion Sentinel commentary.
Dr. Fred Horton left Friday for a western journey stopping at Goodland Kansas El Paso Texas and Las Vegas Nevada before arriving in San Diego California to spend three weeks with his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Clifford Hough. Alfred Mesch of Hubbard joined to San Diego. After San Diego he plans to visit Guadalajara Old Mexico and will meet Henry Vender in Tucson Arizona to travel to Mexico together.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and Harriet Hallet visited and stayed with neighbors. The Hallets joined George Hallet for Christmas, while Lane of Union joined Guy Campbell’s family. Eldora and Whitten residents gathered for Christmas meals with Giles, Stebe, and Dale families. Several couples shared dinners and suppers at Steelman, Krominga, Neymeyer and Hall households.
The LeMars Sentinel notes the program expects voluntary restrictions so severe many corn growers will not comply while total corn acreage likely rises. Politicians have been invited to meddle with the farm program for another year.
A Nashua legislator, Anabel, vows tax cuts after studying government spending. He drafts bills to reduce expenditures but faces intense constituent opposition demanding maintained and expanded public services. He notes overall tax dollars fund visible benefits and that inefficiencies exist but service quality remains high.
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