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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1946

Page

6

Political pot boils in Hardin county as three seek sheriff post

In Hardin county the race for sheriff grows with Perry J. Wilson 47, a Hardin native and WWI veteran, announcing as a Republican candidate alongside Paul Hodgson of Alden, a WWII veteran who previously served as deputy sheriff. Julia Mulford, a former deputy recorder, announces for county recorder. Incumbent Sheriff J E Davidson and Deputy Fred Wehrman will not run. Other officials have not announced, keeping the field open for multiple contenders.

Hardin County Julia Mulford Perry J. Wilson Miss Mulford Eldora Harry Marks Highway Commission Iowa Liquor Commission W Ilson D M. Nyquist Paul Hodgson Alden J. E. Davidson Fred Wehrman Fred L. Miller D.W. Dickingon

State Training School adopts new orientation policy

Sept Fred Cooper announces appointments of Mr Henry Hasbrouck and Mrs Hasbrouck as manager and matron of a new orientation cottage at the state training school. Boys entering will stay 30 to 60 days for program instruction and attitude assessment before assignment. The disciplinary cottage will house the department and start by March 1. The Hasbroucks bring extensive experience from Des Moines YMC A and public safety work, Red Cross service in Alaska, and farming in Humeston Iowa.

Fred Cooper Henry Hasbrouck State Training School Hasbroucks Webster City Hasbrouck Des Moines Y.M. C.A Red Cross Alaska Humeston Iowa Des Moines

Three New Solo Fliers At Airport

Three Emmett area students achieved solo flights this week at the Emmett airport. Otto Russell of Union, John Pierce of Iowa Falls, and George Finger of Steamboat Rock are the new solo fliers, adding to sister Louise Finger who flew solo earlier. Several local students expect to obtain private licenses soon as flying activity increases despite recent snow. Business at the airport was strong last week.

Emmett Otto Russell Union John Pierce Iowa Falls George Finger Steamboat Rock Finger Louise Finger

Two Days Vacation for Eldora Schools

Eldora schools will close for two days on January 31 and February 1 to allow all teachers to attend the state teachers convention in Des Moines. The convention was previously held in November.

Eldora Des Moines

Building Boom Sparks New Homes on Dorn Street

Builders announce a spring surge in Dorn with J G Trapp starting two modern cottages on Tenth street by Old Pottery Hill. George W Martin plans a Coast to Coast home in Gilman’s addition while Don Cobb moves on a lot beside Martins. Henry Muhlena buys Greer’s addition lots and others including Fred Wehrman Dale Button and Roscoe Hunts eye homes as materials and labor allow.

Dorn J. G. Trapp Tenth Street Old Pottery Hill George W. Martin Gilman Don Cobb Martins Henry Muhlena Greer’s Fred Wehrman Dale Button Roscoe Hunts J. D. Newcomer

Bernard Balvanz Returns Home With Sixth Army in Japan

Bernard Balvanz, a medic with the 8rd battalion of the 82nd Infantry, is returned home under the army demobilization program after 22 combat months. He fought at Saidor, Aitape, Morotai, Leyte, and Luzon, and left from Kokura in northern Kyushu. His father Charles Balvant lives on Route 2 near Eldora. The 32nd, with 654 combat days from Buna to Nippon, remains in occupation duties in Japan with General Walter Krueger's Sixth Army.

Sixth Army Japan Bernard T. Balvanz 82Nd Red Arrow Balvanz 126Th Infantry Saidor Aitape New Guinea Morotai Netherlands East Indies Leyte Luzon Philippine Islands United States Kokura Kyushu Charles Balvant Route 2 Eldora Buna Yamashita Walter Krueger

Spring House Cleaning Transforms Local Businesses

Early spring work sweeps through town as Andrle and Creps finish basement showrooms for rugs linoleum and select furniture. Gamble’s Store retools with new paints and decorating materials while Cleveland’s Jewelry gets an interior facelift. Decorators work on the Duren Boyd duplex lower apartment as painting at the courthouse continues with Ed Brandt’s crew. remaining upper floors and dome to follow.

Andrle & Creps Gamble’s Cleveland Duren-Boyd Duplex James K. Hall Ed Brandt

Guest Speaker at St Paul's Lutheran Church Next Sunday

Rev Karl E Henrichs public relations representative of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana will speak at St Pauls Lutheran Church next Sunday. He will present the case of Christian higher education to acquaint Lutherans with its ideals and proposals.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Karl E. Henrichs Valparaiso University Valparaiso Ind

Eldora High Organizes Crops and Soils Improvement Ass'n

In Eldora High School vocational agriculture the Eldora Crops and Soils Improvement Association forms as a voluntary subsidiary. Marvin Barr is president, James Farmer vice president, Billy Raab secretary, Walter Jeske treasurer. The group will take over seed and soil testing and aims to grow and market certified seed on individual or cooperative bases.

Vocational Agricultural Department Eldora High School Eldora Crops and Soils Improvement Association Marvin Barr James Farmer Billy Raab Walter Jeske

Mrs Barker Joins School Faculty in Place of Retiring English Teacher

Mrs Wehrman, long time English teacher at the high school, will retire this week. Her position will be filled by Mrs Don Barker of Town Falls who will also teach dramatics and start work immediately on the Thespian plays.

Fred Wehrman Don Barker Town Falls

Recent Arrivals At Local Post Include Overseas Returnees

Eldora boys T4 Gerald L. Kewatt and Pfc. Darrell Freerksen have arrived from overseas. Iowa Falls players Pvt. Everett Smuck Pfc. George E. Clark Jesse F. Dutton Sgt. Darrell S. Huffman are also reported as arriving.

Eldora Gerald L. Kewatt Pfc Darrell Freerksen Iowa Falls Pvt Everett Smuck George E. Clark Jesse F. Dutton Darrell S. Huffman

Judge Clock to Hear Trial of H. Nelson

Judge Sherwood A. Clock of Hampton will preside over the trial of Harold Nelson former state cottage manager at the state training school. The trial opens February 11 at Fort Dodge on the charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. The case was moved to Webster County after a venue change and an outside judge request was denied by Chief Justice William Ellis.

Sherwood A. Clock Hampton Harold Nelson State Fort Dodge Clock John Schaupp E. H. Lundy Dwight Rider State Training School Jens Grothe Hardin Webster County Nelson

Four Farm Sales Listed This Week

Otto Kasischke opens with a closing out sale including dairy poultry equipment tools and farm articles. Chauncey Crosser sells at Granner farm near Hubbard listing cattle tractor and pullets plus corn oats and household items. Cordia DeLawyer heads to Union Eldora area with Allis-Chalmers tractor and gear plus livestock and feed. Elmer Kuhlman sale on Frank King farm northwest of Eldora features 18 cattle 50 hogs and farm machinery. Auctioneers Knowles Reisinger and Kramer handle all events.

Otto Kasischke Chauncey Crosser Granner Hubbard Knowles, Reisinger and Kramer Cordia DeLawyer Union Eldora Allis-Chalmers W. C Queen Esther Whitten Church Elmer Kuhlman Frank King Knowles, Reisinger and Kramer

Reelect Directors For Farm Service Co

L. B. Mills and Carl Putnam were re elected directors of the Farm Bureau Service Co at the annual meeting last Friday. Other directors are W. E. Eller and R. ee C. W. West manager gave the years report showing it had been a profitable one. Dinner was served to 260.

L. B. Mills Carl Putnam Farm Bureau Service Co W. E. Eller R. Ee C. W. West

Marriage Licenses Reported For Iowa Falls Eldora And More

LaVern Ricks aged 19 of Alden and Betty Lloyd aged 15 of Iowa Falls. William M. Lewis 20 of Eldora and Ruth Jane Waldo 17 of Eldora. George G. Means 26 of Omaha and Kathryn L. Krominga 23 of Eldora. Quentin Roosevelt 27 of Ackley and Doris Postma 25 of Ackley. Clyde Rosene Tampico II and Miriam Pieper Hubbard.

LaVern Ricks Alden Betty Lloyd Iowa Falls William M. Lewis Eldora Ruth Jane Waldo George G. Means Omaha Kathryn L. Krominga Quentin Roosevelt Ackley Doris Postma Clyde Rosene Tampico Miriam Pieper Hubbard

Housing Units From CCC Barracks Planned In Eldora

Community club Rotary service committee and local ag society representatives met to plan converting abandoned CCC buildings at the fairgrounds into two to three room dwellings. Preference given to service families with housing needs. Five families already housed. total of about 12 units expected. Fair officials manage reconversion and rentals with community cash support. A central unit provides laundry and toilets. water must be carried for cooking and private use.

Community Club Rotary Club Henry J. Janssen C. W. Haase Hardin County Agricultural Society Eldora Fair Management CCC Fairgrounds

Local Cub Scouts Granted Charter Renewal

The Cub Scouts in Tall Corn coun cil receive renewal charter. new Cubmaster is J. M. Hayes. Pack leaders include Bud Froning as assistant Cub Master, L. L. Scott as chairman Pack committee, E. J. Foster and R. R. Bateson as committeemen, Floyd Gaede as committeeman. Den Mothers are Mrs. Ned Fagg, Mrs. J. J. Foster, and Mrs. Kermith Huehn with help from other ladies from the dens.

Tall Corn Council J. M. Hayes Bud Froning L. L. Scott E. J. Foster R. R. Bateson Floyd Gaede Ned Fagg J. J. Foster Kermith Huehn

Eldora School Honor Pupils Reach High in First Semester

Eldora High School seniors Norrell Smith Antje Holm and Kathleen Rubow lead the honor roll with straight A's in the first semester. Others include Marjorie Brown Phyllis Conkin Hazel Kosanke Ann Wells Bill Kramer Marvin Barr Robert Rigel Marie Vigars and more among juniors sophomores and freshmen with multiple periods noted. Delores Noble Betty Lou Hubbard Jamie Heslop June Balvant and Joy Hauser appear on later listings alongside junior high students earning semester honors across eighth seventh and sixth grades.

Eldora High School Norrell Smith Antje Holm Kathleen Rubow Marjorie Brown Phyllis Conkin Hazel Kosanke Ann Wells Bill Kramer Marvin Barr Robert Rigel Marie Vigars Duane Geesman Darlene Wiesner Agnes Holt Dale Chinburg Dale Gibbon Dorothy Dickinson Mary Dixon Margaret Hoyt Delores Noble Barbara Sheldon Betty Lou Hubbard Joy Hauser Margaret Lundy Janet Schmidt Jamie Heslop June Balvant Donald Geesman Phyllis Blair Rosalie Risse Jennie Juchems Marilyn Eggleston Roberta Essig Ruth Guenther Edwin Anderson Orlan Mitchell Mary Lou Heslop Rita Jane Jacobs Betty Willig Norma Burns Jackie Lawler George Fagg Jack White Frank Nowasell Marlene Peterson Jane Wood Ives Allbee George Wells Bette White

Tune In Eldora Broadcast To Feature Eldora School

Eldora high school will be featured next Friday after noon January 25 in a broadcast over Station KXEL at 12 45 p m. Superintendent F K Schmidt Assistant Principal Evelyn Bachman Vocational Agricultural Instructor Marvin Rovang and students Marjorie Krause Margaret Hoyt Mary Lou Dixon Dean Button Eileen Klemme Marvin Barr Roy Ryan will join the program Hugh Muncy KXEL farm director will moderate. Station staff recorded the program Tuesday afternoon for the wire recording to be used.

Eldora High School KXEL F. K. Schmidt Evelyn Bachman Marvin Rovang Marjorie Krause Margaret Hoyt Mary Lou Dixon Dean Button Eileen Klemme Marvin Barr Roy Ryan Hugh Muncy Eldora

Public Invited To Hear Editor Of Church Magazine

The Congregational church hosts Dr John R Scotford editor of The Advance in New York for a talk on postwar church issues. He specializes in church architecture as secretary of the Arts Guild of Congregational Christian churches. A tureen dinner precedes the address by the Men’s Brotherhood and Parent Sponsor group. doors open at 7 30 p m.

John R. Scotford the Advance New York Scotford Middle West Arts Guild Congregational Christian Churches Men’s Brotherhood

Fire Loss at Bateson Block Tied to Old Site History

Fire in the Bateson block basement last Thursday night caused 500 in building damage and smoke damage to offices above. The Des Moines Register and Tribune office was the origin, with spontaneous combustion suspected. City firemen under Chief Wayne Newby contained the blaze. the site has a history of previous fires and rebuilds dating back to 1932 with substantial losses to Wehrman, Andrie, J. C. Penney, and others, though current loss is kept low by quick response.

Des Moines Register and Tribune Bateson H. W. Stonebrook D. M. Nyquist Wayne Newby Wisner Opera House Wehrman and Andrie J. C. Penney Company

Discharges Filed In Recorder Office

Army and Navy discharge papers filed this week with the county records list numerous individuals from Iowa Falls Eldora Radcliffe Hubbard Ottumwa and other towns. Names include Harvey Pence John Starr Claude Banghart Jay Dunn and Franklin Trainer among others.

Harvey A. Pence Eldora Martin H. Kruse Teamboat Rock Chester F. Vikre Radcliffe Clem A. Rash Union Glenn C. Scheel Iowa Falls Johnnie P. Benninga Gilbert W. Bear Ackley Arthur L. Schultz Wellsburg John P. Starr Robert F. Jackson Lester F. Brady Carl L. Brady Duane Q. Clark Floyd I. Ingebritson Robert C. Behrens Merle J. Sayer Hubbard Kenneth C. Bolles Lawrence W. Hess Frederick W. Eckel Robert W. Carpenter Jay J. Dunn Claude R. Banghart Ottumwa Johnb. Eller Albert J. C. Bahr Eugene M. Bromley Ernest Skare Leslie J. Brighton Raymond TE. Show Franklin E. Trainer Louisville Navy Otis Luttschwager Buckeye Maurice John Belken Kenneth R. Fuller Kenneth Robert Allbee Howell Mitchell Boyd

N Dakota Stockman Pays Personal Visit At Sales Pavilion

Art Hammer of Sanish North Dakota will visit the El Dora Livestock Sales Pavilion this weekend with two loads of cattle and one of horses. He was the sale’s heaviest shipper last week, sending 108 cars of cattle and 12 cars of sheep plus 2 cars of horses to his ranches. A constant shipper for two years, this is his first visit to the pavilion. He bought 5,000 head last year and will attend Cedar Rapids Hereford bull sale to ship bulls back home.

Art Hammer Sanish N. D Eldora Hammer Cedar Rapids

Red Cross District Meeting Held in Des Moines

South Hardin Chapter officials attended a district meeting in Des Moines on Monday. Attendees included Chairman Wilson Hadley, Mrs. Don Marks, Mrs. L. K. Welsh, Mrs. John Wood, and Mrs. Wilson Hadley.

South Hardin Chapter American Red Cross Des Moines Wilson Hadley Don Marks L. K. Welsh John Wood

Clothing Drive For Needy Continues In El Dora

Bitter cold days spur El Dora Victory clothing drive. Donations of usable garments are collected at the courthouse basement southwest corner depot. Bring items Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 8 to 4 pm and Saturday evenings 7 to 9 pm.

Victory Eldora Court House Europe

County Clinic For Service Veterans

Service veterans of Hardin county and nearby areas are invited to a Veterans Information clinic at the Iowa Falls senior high building on Wednesday evening February 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interviews will be with staff including J M Holcomb Iowa State College. A C Repp Ames Veterans Guidance Center. Dean E E Brand Ellsworth Junior College. Paul Barker and Floyd Klippel insurance advisors. Hugo Holm Farm Security Administration. A representative of the American Legion will assist at the reception desk. Relatives of returned service men are urged to inform them of this meeting. The session aims to help veterans access rights and benefits without unnecessary referrals.

Hardin County Iowa Falls J. M. Holcomb Iowa State College A. C. Repp Veterans’ Guidance Center Ames E. E. Brand Ellsworth Junior College Paul Barker Floyd Klippel Hugo Holm Farm Security Administration American Legion Congress

Marketing Hints To Farmers During Packing Plant Strike

Iowa U S D A agricultural council met in Des Moines January 18 to discuss farm problems amid major packing plant strikes. It urged farmers to verify prices and sell only when assured, use all marketing channels, and avoid backlog to prevent price drops and losses.

Iowa U.S.D.A Baltimore Oklahoma Texas West Iowa Council

Dr Burke Arrives in U S After Overseas Service

Mrs E W Burke received a call that her husband Dr E W Burke has just arrived at a New Jersey port from Karachi India. He expects assignment to Camp Grant Rockford AS for discharge in a week or ten days. He has served 27 months overseas in the Fiji Islands Burma and India and plans to practice dentistry in Eldora.

E. W. Burke New Jersey Karachi India Camp Grant Rockford Burke Fiji Islands Burma Eldora

Fire alarm at Creson home sparks small grease fire

A grease gun caught fire Tuesday morning at Roy Creson’s residence prompting a fire department response. No damage or injuries were reported.

Roy Creson

Hardin Men Sent For Induction

The following registrants were ordered to report for induction Jan. 17 at Fort Snelling. Herman R. Ruppelt of Steamboat Rock Gene R. Collins of Whitten Frank F. Duncan of Merrill Wiechmann Elmo R. Gelhaus of Hubbard Arnold O. Bessman Merl F. Madden Leonard Warschke Delmar W. Harms of Alden Calvin H. Freese and Casper C. Jutting of Ackley Gene R. Collins and Joseph W. Rash of Whitten Wendell V. Wilson of Iowa Falls.

Fort Snelling Herman R. Ruppelt Steamboat Rock Gene R. Collins Whitten Frank F. Duncan Merrill Wiechmann Elmo R. Gelhaus Hubbard Arnold O. Bessman Merl F. Madden Leonard Warschke Delmar W. Harms Alden Calvin H. Freese Casper C. Jutting Ackley Joseph W. Rash Wendell V. Wilson Iowa Falls

Annual South Hardin Red Cross Meeting Announced

The South Hardin Chapter of the American Red Cross votes on officers at Eldora High School auditorium tonight at 8. Last year’s reports are shared and the group’s aims explained. Miss Laura Schewe from Fort Des Moines will speak on work with the WACs. Public invited.

South Hardin American Red Cross Eldora High School Laura Schewe Fort Des Moines WAC

Five divorce suits filed with clerk in county court

Three applications for divorce were filed Saturday in the clerk of court's office. Anna Mae Larsen seeks divorce from Arnold Larsen, requesting custody of four children, suit money, and support. Donald W. Helm seeks divorce from Geraldine Helm on infidelity grounds and custody of an adopted daughter. Alma Vivenne Monroe seeks divorce from Charles C. Monroe for cruel treatment and custody of one child with temporary support. Robert Allan Barnard petitions for divorce from Celia Licille Barnard with custody of a seven year old son. Carol V. Kniss seeks divorce from Joe Kniss for cruel treatment with no alimony after a long marriage. Doris Stine sues Elmer Neuberger for $300 for labor and $150 on a promissory note.

Anna Mae Larsen Arnold Larsen Marrie Town Falls Donald W. Helm Geraldine Helm Newton Celia Licille Barnard Grundy County Marshall County Carol V. Kniss Eldora Joe Kniss

Organ Dedication At Steamboat Rock

The Steamboat Rock Baptist church will hold an organ dedication service next Sunday at 7 45 PM. After two years of planning the event, guest organist George Schuler of Moody Bible Institute Chicago will perform. An offering will benefit the institute and the public is invited.

the Baptist Church Steamboat Rock George Schuler Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

Army Veteran Returns Home After 52 Months Service

George F. E. Janssen arrived home this week with an honorable discharge after 52 months in the army. Mrs. Janssen met him at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and they traveled home together. His last duty was on Okinawa where he endured the great typhoon last fall aboard the U S S Talladega, a fleet attack transport ship.

George FE. Janssen Army Janssen Fort Leavenworth Kun George Okinawa U.S.S. Talladega Navy Pacific

State Legion Commander to Speak Tonight

Local Walter Sayre post and American Legion Auxiliary announce a joint county meeting in the 10.0,.F. building Thursday evening. Ralph Stuart of Hamp ton, state commander of the American Legion, will be the principal speaker. After the formal meeting, refreshments and dancing will follow. Rex Bateson led the new member initiation last Thursday.

Walter Sayre the Legion American Legion Auxiliary Post Ralph Stuart Hampton American Legion Legion The Legion Post Rex Bateson H. J. Schmitz Jurgen Tjaden Ray Nazor Chet van Patter Wallace Cordes Glenn Whorrall

Gwynne Announces Candidacy for Third District Congress

Congressman John W. Gwynne, dean of Iowa’s House delegation, announces he will seek renomination in the Republican primaries for representative in Congress from the Third district. He sits on the judiciary committee and on the Republican food committee evaluating food production and distribution policy.

John W. Gwynne Congress Gwynne Iowa House Judiciary Republian Food Committee

Captain Chesnut Returns Home After Army Discharge

Captain Paul Chesnut arrived home Thursday from Fort Sheridan Illinois where he received his discharge after serving overseas over a year in the European theater. Mrs Chesnut and a son stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs H H Nazett during his absence.

Paul Chesnut Fort Sheridan Army

Grundy Attorney Dies In The West

Charles T. Rogers 82 prominent Grundy Center business and church figure died last Friday in Arizona while visiting his brother and sister. A lifelong Republican he served as representative from Grundy and Black Hawk counties. Brother-in law of H. E. Moffett, former Herald editor. Survived by son Robert M. Funeral services and interment in Grundy Center.

Charles T. Rogers GILAY Grundy Center Arizona Calif Rogers Grundy County Grundy Black Hawk H. E. Moffett The Herald

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Hardin CO Bernard Balvanz St. Paul’s K. H. Henrichs H. Nelson Reelect Directors For Farm Service Co Rotary Clubs Eldora School Church Magazine Bateson Block N. Dakota Stockman Sales Pavilion County Clinic For Service Veterans Hauser Dr. Burke U. S South Hardin Red Cross Doris Stine Elmer Neuberger State Legion Legion and Auxiliary John Gwynne Waterloo
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