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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1932

Page

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Petitions Seek Reconsideration of County Board Districting

Petitions circulated to county residents demand reconsideration of a plan to divide the county into three supervisor districts. Organizers accuse the board of haste and disenfranchising towns while alleging political backing and legal questions. A second meeting in Elora is planned to press the protest.

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30 Pound Wolf Shot by Youth Near Gifford

Fred Reed reports a youth about 10 years old near Gifford shot a 30 pound wolf four miles east of town last Thursday after following tracks from Pine Lake across plains to a field east of Gifford. The boy fired once with a .22 rifle, the shot proved fatal, and he brought the carcass home after a long day without food or drink. He presented the wolf to claim a $10 bounty at a local courthouse.

Fred Reed Fidora Gifford Pine Lake Clay Reed

Unusual Action Filed in Court on Promissory Note

A court petition filed Thursday seeks action on several financial instruments. Swen Ostram and others request judgment or relief in excess of 14,681.63 against Harry Satay and others, with additional claims against Wm. R. Miller for 626. Facts mention a promissory note for 18,006 and other debt allegations.

Clerk of the Courts Ostram Pean A. Pepa Bes RM. Miller

Mail service east of city being sought

Letters petitioning a star mail route from Waterlee to Cedar Rapids via Grundy Center to Wellabury were sent to the Post Office Department. Grundy Center Community Club promote the plan after the loss of Rock Island train service. survey shows a 180 mile route with daily trips proposed by truck or star mail. Mrs L E Thorpe of Iowa Falls and Mr and Mrs S R Callin visited Tuesday.

Rigas Wea Waters Tnhee Post Offices Department Grundy Center Trast Wellabury Grundy Sen Grundy Club Post Office Department War & Truck Waterlee Hudson Hadeon Neinbeck Merteen Eldora Steamboat Rock Wellaburg Holland Cedar Park Waterle Thia Etar Mall Parrel Fiore Mal Grubby

Eldora Man Recalls Destructive Gold Rush Snow Storm

An Eldora resident recalls a disastrous snow storm during the Gold Rush era, detailing gritty survival, aid from strangers, and dangers faced by miners. The account mentions William Jatsy and Steve Polley, forgotten names amid hardship, the Alaska voyage, and the peril of cold, digging, and theft that followed.

Eldora Man

Hatchery Moves to New Building Here

The Community Hatchery relocates this week to a renovated building just north of Spear Paint shop and west of Lowell-Schoifields, continuing chick deliveries. Mrs. J. Martin, manager last year, remains, as the hatchery enters its third season and urges a visit Saturday to see the new, clean, well lighted facility.

Commanity Hatchery Richandw Speera Paint Shop Lowell-Schoifielda Hanlin

Eldora Boys Fall Behind in Lopsided 86 15 Loss

Eldora’s boys basketball was overwhelmed Friday as they fell 86 to 15 at home. The article lists players and substitutions for both Eldora and the visitors, noting a drought during the final periods and the visitors pulling away to a wide margin.

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County Roads Costs Hit 240000 in Past Year

Hardin County published a detailed report showing total expenditures of 198,639.71 for county trunk roads and 302,077.90 for local county roads in construction and maintenance. Bridges accounted for 7,480,726,680.61 in subtotals, with sums for drainage, traffic, and related structures.

Hardin County Lecal Coun Rosta Suhway Commienion Io Lee Uae Sintcellaneens

Radio Singer to Star in Upcoming Pictures

The article notes a radio singer will appear in films alongside Gaynor and Karri. It mentions detailed credits for Deb and Pragkenstela production with Fe Altepde Inaialiaiion Wee. A visit to brother Hal Stent is referenced amid cast and crew notes.

Waveir Tallemia Shumday Juturt Gaynor Charles Karri Hal Stent

Buckeye Youth Sent To Training School

Buckeye youth Arthur Teaarman—identified in blurred notes as Ye yvar-ald Rockeym—was committed to the Town State Training School on charges of juvenile delinquency. County Attorney Boor announced the case after an initial Thursday evening arraignment. a rape charge against the defendant by an unknown female was likely to be heard by the grand jury next term.

Arthur Teaarman Rockeym Yoeth Sharges Dellag Takem Boor Trateson Towa Ant Serena Mtale Ya Pally Iowa

Eldora Banks In Good Shape Reports

The Eldora banks are described as strong, with officers named and details given on institutions in the county. The Mardin County National bank shows assets and surplus, followed by notes on the First National bank’s elected officers and financial figures. A ceremony at the American Legion hall is referenced with attendees and a charity bankete context.

Eldora Banks Midora Banks Mardin County Ieaoe Qitteeie Rentigind Provident D. M Moser Jamse Nunekolts Wirt National Bank Fiat Ssg OY Eunte Lonne Diarounte Frnt National Bank Wreaq

Chillicothe College Training Students for Business Careers

A report from Chillicothe Missouri notes Aer Mica Wiluin and others training in the business department ready to accept positions. Judge Sherweed A. Mark approved tutor contracts with Billet States for a weekend retreat. The article mentions deaths connected to Mileted Neem and details on enrollments for bookkeeping and stenography courses. A confirmation ceremony is planned January 30 at the Congregational church with attendees from across the county.

Paseed Chilticothe Business Chilticoths Mim AL Witton Union

Former Iowa Falls Man Dead in Weat

A fragmented obituary notes the death of Leola P. Athen, a longtime resident tied to Van Nuys and the Pleasant National Bank. It references her husband Jeannette Wriedman, a late M.A. Bet, and family connections, along with city landmarks and a local farm. The text is garbled but preserves key names and places.

Iowa Falls Leola Athen Piendaeas Navy van Nuys Pleat National Bank Fea Callio Ha Betaine

W. V. Smith Died Friday Morning

W V Smith died Friday morning after a long life of farming and local work. The obituary notes his years at a Detnale farm and years farming near the Twester church area, with a large family and community ties. He is remembered for steady work and a lengthy marriage, surviving relatives and neighbors in the town.

Ble Ditnale Sidhires Uiloula Towa Twester Mr. Smith

County Officials Consider Taxpayer Salary Reductions

A disputed county court and officers debate voluntary pay cuts amid budget strain. Officials including J. G. Behan and W. Hayne discuss reducing salaries for legal and clerical staff, with some arguing reductions suffice while others seek full back wages. The supreme court involvement and January timing are noted.

Died at Iowa Falls Charles H Elzig obituary notice

Charles Henry Elzig died at Iowa Falls after a long illness. The notice lists surviving family and mentions the local church and community roles. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.

C. H. Elzig Iowa Falls

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