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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1952
Page
1
Hardin and adjoining counties Iowa and other states yearly rates listed with a special club offer for Herald Ledger and Hardin County Index. Includes trade area, town and states member details with regional editorial associations.
The piece argues President Trussan pushes for higher taxes despite Congress’ reluctance, citing Hoover’s commission findings on economy. It notes many proposed federal reforms, including Agriculture, Post Office, and Veterans Affairs, remain unacted, while tax and spend policies persist. It urges eliminating waste before raising taxes, and critiques Trutman’s business record.
Weather halted Honey Creek creamery work while Grundy Center townships vote 53136 for anamosa la porte and eldora railroad. Local notes include school transfers, new drug store in ackley, wireless station, maple floors plan, and political Red Cross officers in South Hardin chapter.
The writer notes social chatter at the bridge club about who are Eldora's best dressed women and observes varied opinions within the group. A neighbor's granddaughter ages and kindergarten thrill contrasts with the disappointment of unshared fashion praise. The piece closes with reflections on cherished notes, a forecast of beauty services, and disdain for January’s dreary weather, ending with a wistful take on the arrival of February.
Mrs Lenna Lakin left for Estherville after visiting here with sister Mrs Daisy Drake. Mae Mosely accompanied her to Fort Dodge returning home after two months caring for Mrs Drake. Also visiting was Mrs Sarah Sanders of Jewell. Noah Reece of New Providence visited sister Mrs Warren Mossman. Reverend Emory Anderson attended sub district Methodist dinner in Dows with clergy from Eldora. Ministers gathered for Hardin County group at dinner hosted by Anderson and Clapper. Fewer attendees due to storm. Local church board met. Married Ladies Harmony club enjoyed theater showing Sampson and Delilah followed by a potluck. Neils Wierson, Emma Mason, Roberta Jo Hegland, Amil Tweet group visited in Nevada. Mrs Kenneth Meyers of near Hubbard visited Mrs Homer Hitchcock.
Services were held Tuesday afternoon at Foster Funeral Home Webster City for Jerry George Hanus two year old son of Mr and Mrs Raynold Hanus Rev J A Farnham conducted the rites and burial was in Webster City cemetery The boy died Sunday night at Hamilton County General Hospital after a brief illness Local relatives attended the services including Louise Larson Arnold Mr and Mrs Vernon Larson and Russell and Alfred Simpson Jr The pastor Rev Arthur Kruetzman reported 10 weddings 13 funerals 34 baptisms 800 communicants and 28 new members. Notices also list appointments and changes on a local church board and other community items.
Zion Women’s Guild executive board met January 14 at Mrs John Miller’s home. Ten members attended as they opened with two songs and devotional led by Mrs O L Wilkie. Plans outlined for a combined guild meeting January 24. reports for 1951 and a short program scheduled. January February birthdays noted. Refreshments by a group of six hosts. New officers named for Salem Evangelical United Brethren church including Trustees Meryl Faust Elmer Gelhaus class leader Oswell Fisher and others. Zion Evangelical and Reformed church held annual congregational meeting and elected a board.
Gordon Fouts of Whitten was initiated into the Drake University chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, the professional music fraternity. He is a sophomore in the College of Fine Arts at Drake.
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