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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
4
Steamboat Rock Consolidated school shut for two days due to a clogged sewer line. Workmen across the schoolyard traced the cause. authorities ordered closure until cleared. Monday and Tuesday had no classes. a girls basketball practice occurred in the gym on Monday.
The Steamboat Rock Cemetery society reelected Ben Johnson as president with Mrs. Ben Jaspers and Mike Finger as members and L. G. Johnson as secretary. Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Baptist Ladies Aid met with devotionals and social time. awards and appointments were noted. Numerous residents and visitors from Eldora, Ackley, Wellsburg, Des Moines and Iowa Falls attended events, including church services, parties, and farm moves. A Balcony Boosters potluck is planned for January 17 at Claude Sanders’ home. many local families were listed as visiting or hosting others. A Farm Bureau Women group met to discuss salads, with many community members noted in ongoing town events and gatherings.
Union and Vicinity reports visits and chats among residents. Discharged soldier Mr. Rowley and English wife Mrs. Rowley plan to live on a farm. many relatives and friends are noted visiting, shopping, or dining in nearby towns. Clyde Bowen hospitalized in Marshalltown. various family updates include Renaud in Hampton and Gunderson’s four month stay with grandparents.
The Herald Ledger offers a large line of legal blanks for sale including Land Lease cash rent Land Lease share crop Eldridge farm lease Town Property lease Bill of Sale Real Estate Mortgages Land Contract Chattel Mortgages Mortgage release Warranty Deeds reaumstat.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Crosser and Gail Hauser joined Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crosser for dinner. Sixteen youths attended the Sunday Christian Endeavor at the Church of Christ led by Mrs. Willard Donaldson on the topic Time Talents and Money. Several local families hosted meals and visitors, including Ethimer Cox, the Cook and Chilton families, and a birthday party for Charles Wood. January 13 1949 featured visitors from Iowa Falls Union Ames and Gifford with plans to spend winter in Arizona.
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