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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

5

Owners sue farm tenant on occupancy rights in Eldora township

A district court suit seeks a declaratory judgment and a real property decree. Plaintiffs Earl C. Putnam Etta W. Putnam and Herbert C. Roll Winifred G. Roll allege farm tenant Bavender has no right to occupy beyond March 1 1950 and claim title against his occupancy. They note no written notice before November 1 ending the lease per state law and say Bavender relied on verbal assurances, making improvements with consent.

Earl C. Putnam Etta W. Putnam Herbert C. Roll Winifred G. Roll H. L. Bayen Bavender Iowa Ralls

Putnam Files Second Suit Over Farm Occupancy

E C Putnam of Eldora sues H L Ravendar in district court seeking 624.74 on five counts. Claims include half the seed cost for 1949, 147.14. hauling beans to elevator 50.50. weed cutting 75. use of corn elevator for 4 000 bushels 30. plaintiff's share of corn left on ground 336.60. Cameron and Dieckinson represent plaintiff for second petition.

E. C. Putnam Eldora H. L. Ravendar Cameron and Dieckinson

Eldora Debaters Take Third At Osage Meet

Eldora high school debate team finished third among seven schools at the Osage conference. Orlan Mitchell narrowly missed first in the individual contest by one point as 30 debaters competed. A second event at East Waterloo produced a split decision with Ives Albee and George Fags winning for the affirmative and Mitchell with David Piner losing. The teams will debate again at home tomorrow on the resolution that the U S president should be elected by direct vote of the people.

Osage Eldora High School Orlan Mitchell East Waterloo High School Ektorans Ives Albee George Fags Mitchell David Piner East Watering Unite States

Editor to Address Hardin Teachers

Ruth H. Wagner, staff member of the Town State Education Association, will address the Hardin County Education Association at Eldora High School auditorium tomorrow at ? p m. The talk, titled The Hole of Education in Keeping the Peace, invites members of special groups and the public. Wagner has lectured statewide on UNESCO work and served as assistant editor of Midland Schools.

Ruth H. Wagner Town State Education Association Hardin County Education Association Eldora Miss Wagner Uswwsco Unesco United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Midland ISEA Mexico City Amy Alverson Hardin County Education Council Kermith Huehn

Arraignment of Tanner on Grand Larceny Charge

Alfred R. Tanner, 57, of Iowa Falls, arraigned on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing an adding machine from the Moon oil station at Alden. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice C. W. Haase and was bound over to district court in a $2,500 bond, which he did not post. Sheriff Paul Hodgson said Tanner was apprehended with the machine in his car.

Alfred R. ‘Tanner Iowa Falls C. W. Haaseam

Morning Star Route Adjusts Departure Time at Eldora

Bulletin reports Eldora post office shipping mail on the morning star route to Steamboat Rock Owasa and Towa Falls at 9 15 am to connect with east and west star routes from Iowa Falls at 11 am. Illinois Central trains 15 and 16 were temporarily discontinued due to coal shortages, with a plan to restore and return to 10 10 am departure once trains resume. Eldora postmaster J R Bahne seeks permission to dispatch earlier to improve connections, while Miss Mark Kolers Steamboat Rock postmaster aids prompt dispatch at Towa Falls and a marelage license is noted for Glen Vandervort, Lows, and Shirley Schneider Popejoy.

Eldora Steamboat Rock Owasa Towa Falls Iowa Falls Star Illinois Central Alden Williams Webster City Bert Dodge J. R. Bahne Town Falls Interstate Commerce Commission Eldora Star Waterloo Fort Dodge Eildora Mark Kilers

Winter in Eldora Dr Gray Grows Lemons in Office

Dr R E Gray in Eldora keeps lemon trees in his office back room during winter. The trees, purchased in California two years ago, have thrived with watering and occasional fertilizer. Summer growth occurs in his garden, but cold months see the plants indoors, bearing fruit in the observer’s view.

Eldora Dr. Gray Max van Derveer Towain

Union-Whitten Bank Re-Elects Officers

Stockholders at Union-Whitten State Savings bank re elected Ly itman R. Lundy chairman Ralph Kauff man president C B Long executive vice president M E Barnes vice president and manager Liscomb office C W Conn LaMont Moore K J Lyon as vice presidents Lois Martin and Lois Lepley re appointed assistant cashiers The lemons the Meyer bloomed last March and are larger than those at the fruit stands Dr Gray will deliver the fruit to a group for making lemon pies.

Union-Whitten State Savings Bank Lyitman R. Lundy Ralph Kauffman C. B. Long M. E. Barnes Liscomb C. W. Conn LaMont Moore K. J. Lyon Lois Martin Lois Lepley Dr. Gray Ale

Court Clerk Lists Grand and Petit Jurors for 1950

District court grand jurors named to serve in 1950 were announced by county clerk Fred L. Miller. Those selected for grand jury duty must report February 7, with petit jurors reporting February 18 for possible duty in the February term across Ackley Alden Eldora Garden City Gifford Hubbard Iowa Falls New Providence Osawa Radcliffe Steamboat Rock Union and other communities.

District Court Fred L. Miller OQ. Amundson Radcliffe George Berges Dan Brenner Eldora J. H. Brunemeier Hubbard Chag.h. Gilbert Harvey Yaw Iowa Falls S. FL. Lawson L. R. Rekind Alden W.R. Jass Erwin Lange Donald Massow Francis McCord Marie Peterson Frank Zilsie Rachel Anderson Howell Boyd, Jr Raymond Clark George Grantow Harry Ladkwood Earl Putnam Dallas Raab Truman Ramsell Grace Rubew Helen Schafer Fred Trapp James Watts John A. Wood Max Ziesman Garden City Virgil Bevan Gifford Pauline Barnes Chris Blome Adrian Bocke Wilbur Conway Oswall Fisher Max Halfpap Mayo Hendrickson Margaret Kuhfus Gladys Mannetter Ben Nassen Harold Sheldon Henry Stedding L. W. Bittle Mary Burton Velma Calkins Robert Caruth H. L. Doud John Ellefson John Inglis Dallas Jackson Chris Leerberg Viola Lyon Earnest Prescott C. H. Rice Norma Richtsmeier Haralee Tordoff Millie Triplett Arle Sanders C. C. Smith William Watson Barney Weatherman Claude Winters NEW Providence Dale Kasischke Mildred Clampitt OWASA Gladys Fuller Stella Bjorkestrand Harold Brandeland Audrey Johnson Agnes Hegland Joe Hinderaker Elsie Nassen C. C. Sampson Harry Spindler Steamboat Rock Don Lahm Max Sharpshair Ethel Wright UNION Hertha Barnes Carl Bear Edith Glenney J. R. Heiford Daisy V. Long Frances Schafer

Eldora City Cribbage Meet Entries Due February First

Entries for the seventh Eldora city cribbage tournament sponsored by the Herald Index are due by February 1. Play will be four out of seven in most rounds with pairings posted at Rubow's barber shop and results listed in the Herald-Index.

Eldora City Rubew's Herald-Index Index Ray Link Rusty Webber T. A. Babu Victores John Kemler Gene Foster Everett Rogers Rubow’s

Former Eldoran Dies in Homewood Ill At 45

A letter to Eldora Newspapers reports the death of Margaret Tyler Curran aged 45 at her Homewood Illinois residence on January 5. She was the daughter of Charles N. Tyler and grew up in Eldora. She is survived by her husband a daughter and a son her mother Mrs. Gertrude Tyler Valentine five brothers Henry Sylvester Leo Tom and Edward Tyler and two sisters Mrs. Louise Edstram and Mrs. Eva Heath.

Eldoran Eldora Newspapers Margaret Tyler Curran Homewood Ill Charles N. Tyler Eldora Dughter Gertrude Tyler Valentine Henry Sylvester Leo Tom Edward Tyler Louise Edstram Eva Heath

Firemen Dance and meetings set for February dates

Eldora volunteer fire department fixed the annual firemen’s dance for February 15 at the lodge hall and tickets are on sale. A Farmers Cooperative creamery meeting is dated February 7 at the LO.0.F. hall with plans to resume moon dinners. Marriage licenses listed include Haeald Bossard and Betty Jane Otte, and Robert Kelloggs with Gilla Pingel. A divorce petition was filed by Ruby Bachman against Ray F. Bachman, seeking property rights and an injunction to prevent entry to the Eldora residence.

Eldora Volunteer Fire Department Farmers’ Co-operative Haeald Bossard Radcliffe Betty Jane Otte Huh Pard Robert Kelloggs Gilla Pingel Tawi Falls Mila Dean Manson Dows Verna Mildred Sorenson Lowe Falls Cdivarer Ruby Bachman Eldan Ray F. Bachman Plaintife Eldora Bachmans Lundy Butler

Sheriff Arrests Man on Child Desertion Charge

Sheriff Paul Hodgson in Eldora detained Clarence T. Freed, 24, at a farm east of town and transported him to Hutchinson Kansas to face a charge of child desertion.

Paul Hodgson Clarence T. Freed Eldora Hele Hutchinson Kan

Damage suit based on auto cycle crash near Ackley

Gene H. Merklin seeks 11275 in district court against Luppe Feikes over an August 7, 1948 motorcycle accident west of Ackley. Merklin alleges Feikes turned into a private driveway without signaling, causing a collision and injuries including a crippled condition. He claims 1275 for medical and hospital expenses and 10000 for disability and disfigurement. Attorneys are W. W. White and J. J. Sharpe.

Gene H. Merklin Luppe Feikes Ackley Merklin Feikes W. W. White Town Falls J. J. Sharpe Uknnplen

Duroc Breeders in Sale Wednesday at Marshalltown

Duroc breeders from Pearson Stock Farm Radcliffe and Klein Neubauer Town Pulls, nationally known Duroc breeders, consign stock for a bred gilts show and sale to be held at Marshalltown Wednesday. Willard Klein of the Iowa Falls Pig Association president reports the event.

Towa Falls Pearson Stock Farm Radcliffe and Klein & Neubauer Town Marshalltown Willard Klein Iowa Falls Stele Association

New Cars Sold by Area Dealers in Iowa Region

A list of automobile brands and dealer names appears, including Ford models from Eldora and Hubbard Implement Co, International Truck, Plymouth, DeSoto, Studebaker, Lincoln, and Studebaker listings. Names like M. Vinton, Gerald Davis, Ray M. Sheets, Lowell A. Gueke, D. BE Bauer, J. E. Jackson, A. & T. Motor Co, Rev. Sidney Werkema, and Mi Kuhfus are associated with Iowa Falls and Hubbard. The brief item catalogs brands and local dealer involvement in new car sales.

M. Vinton Eldora Ford Gerald Davis Hubbard Hubbard Implement Company International Truck Ray M. Sheets Union Lowell A. Gueke Plymouth D. BE Bauer Elders J. E. Jackson Alden DeSota A. & T. Motor Company Iowa Falls Studebaker Rev Sidney and Frances Werkema D. D. McNickle Lincoln Mi Kuhfus R. R. Griffel

Farm Sale Listings Calendar Update

Planned farm sale calendar with dates and locations including Avis Gross at George Phitt farm near Wellsburg and other entries around Tyester church Whitten Eldora and Sowaala showings. listings mention bids and times though details are fragmentary and mixed.

Avis Gross George Phitt Tyester Church Wellsburg Syd T-boute Lego Poe Curt St Pave Cole Whitten

Change Noon Time Schedule at School

Schedule changes begin with the second semester at the Ridera schools. A shorter noon hour and 15 minute earlier dismissal for afternoon classes. Morning start time remains AM with a tardy bell for afternoon classes and new dismissal times for different grades.

Preliminary report shows 66 percent of goal reached

A fragmented report outlines progress on a fund drive with Tlardinly credited for a fatal incident overview. The figures indicate 66 percent of the target has been achieved so far, with key duties in the state Inc. continuing to contribute.

Three Newcomers Arrive Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th brought three newborns to families in Eldora Radcliffe and Wellsburg. Mr and Mrs Ted O’Neil welcomed a daughter joining the O’Neil and Knutson households while Mr and Mrs Gratus Geerde Geerdes welcomed a son into the Wellsburg family.

Tiree Mathedora Memorial Hospital Ted O'Neil Eldora Laverne Knutson Radcliffe Gratus Geerdes Wellsburg O'Neil Knutson Geerdes

White Elephant Sale for Polio at Union

The people of Union Gifford and Union township are asked to remember the white elephant sale for the polio fund drive this Thursday afternoon at the Legion hall in Union. Proceeds go to the campaign against infantile paralysis. The sale opens at noon and starts at 2 p.m. Citizens are urged to donate usable saleable items and to mail contributions if unable to attend. buyers will not be contacted about the drive.

Union Gifford Union Township Legion Hall Polio Urilon Inter Vin

Records Show City Meters Hit $649 in Month

The city meter readings for November set a monthly record at 649 dollars, surpassing the prior peak of 602 dollars in April 144. Contributors include stricter enforcement, milder weather, and surge in Christmas shopping activity that boosted collections.

Eldorn

Figurine Class A Riggert's Store Meeting Noted

A fragment describes events at Riggert's store including a figurine class and a church-related matter at 7:30. Tyreehy attended following coal shipment concerns, with mention of Methodist Sun lew sevings.

Riggert’s Riggert Creket Tyreehy

District Heads Plan 1950 Soil Conservation Efforts

Hardin county soil conservation district officials met to review farm planning goals for 1950 and approve three completion farm plans. Chairman B. R. Wood led the session with commissioners from New Providence Alden and Eldora. Plans were approved for Ernest Plum Ernest Frisbie and Emmet Fouts, bringing co operator total to 170.

Tlrdin County Soil Conservation District Commissioners Thn & C B. R. Wood New Providence Lloyd Raland Alden Chester Visars Eldora Dale Shaddle Dinteret Wayne Fisher Dick Pulse Inquiy

Mrs. K J Lyon Ill at Rochester Minnesota

Mrs K J Lyon, a music instructor at Union school, remains in serious condition in a Rochester Minnesota hospital. She is accompanied by her husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Lyle Seate of Union, with brothers Dr Robert Scott of Sioux Falls and Dr Lyle Scott Jr of Huxley.

UNION K. J. Lyon Rochester Mion

Arch Chamber Commerce Loss Covered by Insurance

The Chamber of Commerce received a Monday insurance check covering the Christmas arch destroyed by wind on the evening of December 11. The arch stood in the middle of the block north of the courthouse.

Extera Chamber of Commerce

Motor Plant Bids Taken as Eldora Facility to Reopen

Under receiver A. Jd. Habson of Tampten Kramer Motor Co. Eldora plant workers were dismissed Saturday night while the former offices continue to manage books and accounts. Bids are being received for bulk purchase of Eldora property excluding the building, with a reopening by new owners expected soon.

A. Jd. Habson Tampten Kramer Motor Co Eldora Tondih Collequas

Riordan Named 1950 Cancer Fund Head

Mason City announces the appointment of W ev E. Riordan Hubbard attain as fundraising chairman for Hardin county’s 1950 cancer drive. Jay Touncer central program lead, with M. Whithorn credited for success in the prior campaign. Riordan will select workers from towns and rural areas to assist in April’s campaign designated as cancer month.

Mason City Wev E. Riordan Hubbard Clairman Jay Wary Pitten Hesu Vo. M. Whithorn Hardin County Riordan

Animal League To Hold Meeting In Eldors Courtroom

The annual meeting of the Animal Protection League of Eldors will be held tomorrow night in Boo'vlock courtroom. Officers will be elected and the public is invited. Names mentioned include C. F. Ps sroup, Lewis, Henry Alunsser, Ryan, and Perry Wilson.

Animal Protection League of Eldors Boo'vlock Voy Boyah Ruytehell

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Putnams Rolls Secor Eldora Township Cameron and Dickinson Putnam Hardin Tanner Morning Star Glen Vandervort Lows Shirley Schneider Popejoy Union-Whitten Bank R. E. Gray Jett City Cribbage Rubow Legionnaires Hes Fred Sehalt Ip Eludeman Thedeave Hteachees Aume D Dent Sup Stringer Legion Auxilaey Wotthles Vaneif Overturf Ward Loftus Lola Dunlap Fred Seibold iTr Creamery Duroc Rob Walters Dred Sowaala Eldora Sales Pavilion Tareness Cardinils Chester Foe Stout Pai Pegtt Medi Ilwood Arian Bee Olt Sittupsen Laverne Petersony Secon Lyle Ayieekestlund Iasinaiut Silvest Wagice Sphnther Cwoeh Bob Petersna Dick Poy Paul Mark Forte Hinderaker Herald-ligex Chamber Commerce Arch Kramer Co Eldora Mechanics Cancer Fund Animal League
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