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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1950

Page

6

Walter candidate for reelection to Iowa House

Hardin county legislator Paul M. Walter of Union announces plans to seek a second term as a Republican in the June primary. Longtime livestock farmer, Walter has chaired the judiciary committee and helped push tax and exemption measures, with local service roles in Red Cross and CROP campaigns.

Hardin County Paul M. Walter Union Walter Iowa House of Representatives Iowa General Assembly R. BR. Bateson Eldora Iowa State College New Providence County Farm Bureau Union - Whitten State Savings Bank Chester Friends Church South Hardin

Eldora Hospital Board Elects Butler Chairman

John L. Butler was chosen chairman of the Eldora Memorial hospital board at Thursday night’s organizational meeting of five new commissioners. Don LaVelle was named secretary treasurer to succeed Butler. Other members include George Gethman Glen Sheldon and Carl Orrell, with Butler and Orrell the only holdovers.

John L. Butler Eldora Memoriial Hospital Board Don LaVelle Butler George Gethman Glen Sheldon Carl Orell Orgell Noldovar

Risse Co Buys Lot for New Building

The John E. Risse Co plans a new 40 by 70 foot building on a lot north of the El Dora Livestock Sales pavilion, purchased from Dale North last Thursday. A 24 by 24 cement block service department building was erected on the site. Construction details and materials to be used were not yet decided, with work slated to progress this winter as weather permits. The firm distributes farm equipment and supplies.

John E. Risse Co Eldora Livestock Sales Dale North North the Risse Co

Former School Head Walter A. Clark Dies in Dallas

Walter A. Clark of 3654 Hanover Dallas Texas died December 7 survivors include his widow and son Jim who is in college. Clark was Eldora school superintendent in the early 1930s and later worked for Du Pont Chemical. He suffered a heart attack last spring but had improved.

Walter A. Clark Hanover Dallas Texas Clark Eldora DuPont Chemical Company Jim

Regular V.W. January meeting at Roll-Harless post

The regular V.W. January business meeting will be held Thursday evening at the Roll-Harless post home here. The event details indicate a local gathering of members in a familiar community venue.

V.W Roll-Harless Post

Three-Man Panel Debates Farm Plan At Evening School

A three man panel from Iowa Falls Cecil Rooks Eldora Harold Snyder and Leonard Hoff man Tuesday presented arguments for and against the current farm plan during the adult farmers night school here Senator R Bateson of Eldora summarized the discussion The panel covered no price supports flexible supports and Brannan plan the debate touched on price supports acreage allotments and distribution of pro funds

Cecil Rooks Eldora Harold Snyder Leonard Hoffman Iowa Falls Iowa R. R. Bateson U. S Congress Snyder Hoffmen Rooks

Addresses Please Add To Subscriptions

Remittance senders are urged to include failing addresses to aid crediting by the Herald Index bookkeepers. Cooperation is appreciated to ensure proper handling of payments and records.

Herald

Prince of Peace Here This Week at New Grand Theatre

Acclaimed by ministers, priests and people of all faiths for a non-sectarian portrayal of brotherly love, The Prince of Peace is a $2,500,000 two hour production opening at the New Grand Theatre this week with four showings daily Thursday and Friday. The film, shot in Cinecolor against Oklahoma’s Wichita mountains, features a symphony score and Halleujah choir. It stars Ginger Prince, a six year old child, among a cast of 3000 with over 100 speaking parts.

Grand Theatre Jesus Wichita Mountains Oklahoma Halleujah Ginger Prince Hollywood

Holy Name to Meet at St Marys Catholic Church

The Holy Name men's society of St Marys Catholic church will hold its regular meeting this Thursday at 8 pm in the parish hall.

Holy Name Holy Name Men's Society St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Pine Lake Wildlife Club elects officers for 1950

The Pine Lake Wildlife Club organized in 1950 at a meeting of officers and directors. President Ed Hodge appointed committees with Floyd Gaede C O Rubew and others to lead. Next meeting set for Thursday Jan 26 at the club house. several committees listed with named chairmen and members.

Pine Lake Wildlife Club Ed Hodge Floyd Gaede C. O. Rubew Earl Travis Howard Dempsey Darrell Large C. E. Wubbens Carl Cordes Gen. Stauffacher C. A. van Patter Edward Wiesner Claude Goodson Guy Reid Wm. Dowd Clarenvne Wuhbbens Dhr Gene Stevens C. J. Piper J. G. Bales John L. Butler Paul Hodgson Gene Farmer Leo Zielske A. W. Adams Guy Brown Jas G. Bales Cashier Westerhauser Eastman Nuckolls Geo Rubew Claude Winters Lester Taylor Dewey Creson Don Brown Jerry Greenwald Canary Grass Kay Seichell Stanley A. Collins River Park Dennis Chestriul Chas Wendell J. Martin Hobt C. Cargon Jerry Harless Glen Carson Carroll Large Noel Campbell Kay Setchell Catl Cordes

Soil Conservation Speed Up in 1949

1949 saw record gains in soil conservation statewide with an 18 percent rise over 1948. Hardin county led locally, as Wayne Fisher notes strong farmer effort and plans for 1950, including 21 completed farm plans and multiple land treatment measures.

Hardin County Soil Conservation Wayne Fisher U. S Soil Conservation Service Fisher B. R. Wood Frank H. Mendell Ames Fay Goff

Pine Lake Country Club to Hold Annual Meeting Tonight

Following the weekly Stag dinner, Pine Lake Country Club will hold its annual meeting at 4 o clock in the clubhouse. Stockholders and non stock holder members are invited to attend this year's business session.

Pine Lake Country Club

Schmitz Weighs Next Move in State Treasurer Race

Former Mardin County treasurer H J Heine Schmitz gave no firm announcement on a bid for the Republican state treasurer nomination. Schmitz, auditor with the state board of control, said future developments may bring him into the race while still living in Eldora and working weekends in the area. Grimes, incumbent for three terms, had earlier said he would not seek re election.

J. M. Grimes Des Moines H. J. “Heine” Schmitz Eldora Schmitz Mardin County Herald - Index State Board of Control G.O.P Grimes

Farm Auction Calendar Plans for 9. sales

Planning notice lists upcoming farm sales with locations near Eldora Owasa Wellsburg Ivester Whitten. Dissolution sale Rex Heard farm 1 mile east and 2 1/2 miles north of Owasa at 1 p.m. January 12. January 17 Avis Gross at George Platt farm Ivester church area 1:30 p.m. January 24 Curt Starns farm Whitten area 12:20 p.m.

Rex Heard Eldora Owasa Avis Gross George Platt Ivester Church Wellsburg Corner Jon Curt Starns Whitten

Saddle Club Meeting Planned with Entertainment Lunch

Members of Pint Lake Saddle Club plan an evening meeting at the Wildlife Element on Wednesday evening. The Steamboat Rock members will host with entertainment and lunch provided.

Pint Lake Saddle Elub Wildlife Steamboat Rock

Students Hearing and Speech Surveyed in County Clinics

Four members of the state education department conducted a speech and hearing survey for 400 students from Elecora Steamboat Hoek Union New Providence Whitten Gifford and Jackson Chiy and Pleasant townships at EHS Prius day. Evelyn Olson county nurse and M.2 Albers county superintendent aided. Group and individual hearing and reading tests were given. one of three county clinics with 700 county students participating.

Patricia Kelley Special Education Division State Department of Public Instruction Elduca New Providence Penils Thursdy Electora Steamboat Hoek Union New Providence Whitten Gifford Jackson Chiy Pleasant Townships EHS Prius Evelyn Olson M. 2 Albers Habbard Iowa Falls Olson Department of Public — Instruction Patricia

Dept Commander to Speak Here Thurs

MARSHALL F. CAMP of Creston Iowa department commander of the American Legion will be one of the speakers during the county meeting sponsored jointly by the Eb and Univ posts Thursday night. Notables attending include Vane T Overturf district commander Mra. t e Jacobsen president of the Aux Lola Dunlop district president Tama and Mrs Stringer national committee woman Invitations have been extended to members of the Marshalltown and Water log posts for the 7 30 p m meeting and dance that follows.

Marshall F Creston Jawa Amerigua Legion Heeiny Univ Ory Vane T Overturf Toledo Mra T E Jacqobsen Boone Auxili Lola Dunlop Tama Stringer Iowa Falls Marshalltown

Hearing Marked by Kelley and Lawrence Start

A local meeting opened with Kelley and Lawrence Start presiding. Mrs. Lawrence Staats gave a speech and Ann Collins, administrative assistant, coordinated notes. Members of the parents group Hi- Yoond TrioHicY aided the effort, including Mrs. Donald Brown and several others.

Officers Re-Elected At Bank Meeting

Officers were re-elected at the annual stockholders meeting of County Savings Bank held last week. Willis K. Bramwell was named president after the death of James Nuckalls. Vice-presidents are Kastan Nuckolls Greenleaf and Robert Brown. Howard Calefoo is cashier with Frank Jackson and Keith Strother as assistant cashiers. Directors include Mrs. Willis Bramwell Mrs. D Dana Bramwell D Dana Bramwell and Clarke Bramwell.

Heavelin County Savings Bank Willis K. Bramswell James Nuckalls Kastan Nuckolls Greenleaf Robert Brown Howard Calefoo Frank Jackson Keith Strother W. K. Brawell W. K. Brawell, Directors Are Mrs. Willis Bramwell D. Dana Bramwell D. Dana, Bramwell and Clarke Bramwell

Polio Drive Aims to Beat Multiple Virus Strains

Wilson Hadley of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis announces the annual fund drive begins Monday January 4. He notes research shows at least three polio virus types can cause disease, no single infection guarantees immunity, and scientists seek fuller virus identification with funding to USC Utah Kansas and Pittsburgh. Deadline set for end of 1951.

Nice Wilson Hadley Jardin Counts National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Vlpie March of Dimes Organization Natana Hadley Texas University of Utah University of Kansas University of Pittsburgh

Corn acreage for each farm to be figured

Walter E Hauser county PMA chairman says no soybean allotments this year due to law restricting crop reductions and cites possible variable corn reductions. He notes seven adjustment reasons to be released with Friday's Index and mentions Hardin county total allotment figures.

Walter E. Hauser PMA Hauser Daw Moines Dewey Eller Tubbard Dick G. Arends Arklay Meme Hone Mrr. Hauser Hardin County

Masons To Install Wednesday Night At Montague Lodge

Montague Lodge A F and A M plans the annual installation on Wednesday evening Lea L Lundy to serve as worshipful master with John L Butler senior warden Donald LaVelle junior warden H B Crosley treasurer CG R Johnson secretary IR A Scott senior deacon James Watts junior deacon Lloyd Palmitier senior steward Pale Shadle junior steward Jack Piper tiler listed for the ceremony.

Montague Lodge Lea L. Lundy John L. Butler Donald LaVelle H. B. Crosley CG. R. Johnson IR. A. Scott James Watts Lloyd Palmitier Pale Shadle Jack Piper

Lovell Denniston Lumber Offers Free Group Insurance

The Lovell-Denniston Lumber company provides a free group insurance plan for employees covering life, accident and sickness, hospital expense and medical reimbursement benefits. The company bears the full cost, with no expense to workers.

Lovell - Denniston Lumber Company

Jackson Feeders VIL Club Votes on Basket Ball Sponsorship

Twelve members attended the meeting of the Jackson Feeders VIL club at Neil Williams home last Wednesday. The duty decided to sponsor a basket ball team and members voted to contribute seven dollars to the international youth exchange.

Jackson Neil Williams International

Local doctors open Hubbard practice with nurse aide

Dr. Richard A. Eckberg and his wife Mrs. Eckberg will establish medical care in Hubbard with Mrs Eckberg serving as office assistant. The town also hosts a John Deere Day event at New Grand theatre tomorrow featuring Roots in the Soil and sponsored by Henry J Janssen and Son.

Hubbard Hubbard Richard A. Eckberg Boont Eckberg Henry J. Janssen and Son Fldora Implement Dealers New Grand Theatre

Ellsworth junior college to register for second semester

Registration at Ellsworth junior college in Town Falls will run Wednesday through Friday this week with the term starting next Monday. On campus extension classes for teachers seeking certification will be offered again for the second semester with enrollments open for geography, elementary speech, American government and children's literature. A minimum of 12 enrollments is required. Registration and the first class will be Saturday morning, Jan 21, from 9 to 12.

Ellsworth Junior College Town Falls Monay

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REP Towa Prince of Peace Wildlife Club PL Country Club Saddle Club Providence Lawrence Staats Masons Feeders Meey John Deere Day Hulda Henry Yoering Hubbard Murray Landon Tipton Township Wilson H. Hadley Martin J. Ryken Frank V. Bevan Robert T. Johnson James G. Heslop Farm Bureau Jackson Township Bop Mh. V. Snyder Jawa Falls American Farm Bureau Hardin County Board of Supervisors Hardin County Index Eldora Herald-Ledger Iowa Falls Citizen Board of Supervisors H. ¥. Eldridge Joliet Ill T. C Mary Katherine Kurtz Kim Maltby Terry Stilley Eldora High School State Teachers College At & P.m Cedar Falls
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