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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
2
Wellsburg school board postponed awarding a contract for new high school bleachers while reviewing bid options. Seven bids ranged from 7 400 to 10 500 for ten 16 foot roll away sections, eight tiers high, with seating for 960.
A compilation of car dealers and brands including Eldora, New Providence, and Radcliffe showing multiple makes such as Chevrolet, Ford, Oldsmobile, and Dodge. Named dealers include Andrle & Creps, Radcliffe-Wm Hoff man, C. H. Brandt & Son, Hubbard-Harley Klemme, Alden Masson, Howard Martin, Whitten-Elmer R. Lam er, Gifford-Clifton E. Jones, and Leonard J. Johnson among others.
Jeannette S. Fisher files for divorce from Gale W. Fisher asserting cruel treatment. Married July 2, 1954 in Clarksdale Milas. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Jeannette Starr Wickes and division of property plus repayment of loans. Child custody not involved. Attorneys Bateson and Ryan listed for plaintiff.
Mrs Helen Collins installed worthy patron of Alpha Chapter 34 of Union. John Yantis also installed as worthy patron at an open ceremony. Officers installed included Mrs Margaret Merriet assisted by Mrs Helretta Rindin, Marshall. Mrs Jennie Wirth, chaplains. Betty Everest, organist. Other officers listed with names and towns. Solists were Dick Karns and Barbara Smith of Clemons.
For sale dresser occasional chair and davenport chair slip covered to match. For rent four room apartment over Crossan's Grocery. Wishing thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and calls during hospital stay.
Melinda Hadley of Union participated in Grinnell College Women’s Recreation Association dance intramural contest on Friday January 14 She is a Grinnell freshman and a 1954 Union High School graduate
Community notices list January and February gatherings including Oyster Stew suppers and 4-H training schools. Activities cover Ackley Eldora Ames Iowa Falls Owasa Pleasant Townships and Glenn Holmes with dates from Jan 20 to Feb 2 at venues like Cottage Community Hall Farm Bureau Building and Town halls.
All Town Falls city employees were rehired or reappointed for 1955 at the January meeting. City manager Paul L. White was rehired at a salary of $500 per month plus car allowance of $60 per month. This was a salary and allowance increase.
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