Hi-Lites Becomes Regular Feature in Eldora Newsprint
Hi-Lites the Eldora consolidated schools newspaper makes its first regular appearance in the Eldora Herald Ledger. The mimeographed bi monthly sheet expands to cover junior high and grades with student editors and faculty advisers listed. administrative control rests with school authorities.
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Eldora Consolidated Schools
Eldora Herald-Ledger
The
Herald
Joanne Persons
Jennie Juchems
Roberta Essig
Betty Willig
Jerry Jondahl
Bob Larson
Bernadene Landon
Gene Bauer
Hi-Lites
Herald-Index
Ose Names U S C Drive Chairmen In County Drive
Lester B. Ose Hardin county chairman announces the county US C drive opening Monday Jan 30 aimed at a 1900 goal. Executive committee includes Eldora attorney Keith Strother Alvin Jaspers Rob ert Olson. Solicitation group features Jim Rummel LaVerne Howard Charles Wallace Mrs Wayne Schwartz Walter Riordan James Clemons and several others.
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Us.c
Lester B. Ose
Hardin County
Eldora
Keith Strother
Alvin Jaspers
Steamboat Rock
Robert Olson
Radcliffe
Jim Rummel
Iona Falls
LaVerne Howard
Alden
Charles Wallace
Ackley
Wayne Schwartz
Buckeye
Walter Riordan
Hubbard
James Clemons
New Providence
Abbie Hagan
Sadie Pickett
Lucille Lang
State School Chair Visits Des Moines
The 21 boy chair of the training school led by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Irwin traveled to Des Moines on Sunday to present several numbers at a Youth for Christ meeting. Des Moines hosts provided transportation and a packed house enjoyed the performance.
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Thomas Irwin
Des Moines
Twelve Form Explorer Scout Unit Here Five Eldorans In Rifle School
Five Eldorans join Steamboat Rock rifle club small bore course in the high school gym. Howard McCall Darwin Vinton Robert Bahr Keith Van Patten and Harlan Simmons of Eldora are members. The eight week program began Jan 9, with NRA small bore instruction in position firing and weapon care led by Steamboat officials who provide equipment. Five Steamboat men also participate: Leo Knight John Kriger Jr John Henry Primus Lloyd Simester and Walter Heffelmeier.
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Steamboat Rock
Eldorans
Steamboat Rock Rifle Club
Howard McCall
Darwin Vinton
Robert Bahr
Keith van Patter
Harlan Simmons
Eldora
National Rifle Association
Steamboat Club
Steamboat Men
Leo Knight
John Kriger, Jr
John Henry Primus
Lloyd Simester
Walter Heffelmeier
Hardin County Cars and Trucks Spend Near $3 Million in 1949
County treasurer W. H. Lepley reports Hardin Countians spent about $2,930,318 on new cars and trucks in 1949. Vehicle value logged at $2,990,318 with 1,184 autos and 227 trucks registered. Ford led with 285, Chevrolet 198, Plymouth 115.
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Hardin Countian
W. H. Lepley
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Mercury
Buick
Pontiac
Dodge
Oldsmobile
Nash
Hudson
Studebaker
Packard
Kaiser
Chrysler
DeSoto
Lincoln
Willys
Frazer
Cadillac
Crosley
Henrg Dodge
GMC
Willys Jeep
Idvense
Treasy
Piles Suit for 1625 Dollars on Grocery Account
C. R. Clifton operating Clifton Food Market at Town Falls filed in district court seeking 1625.82 dollars against Michael Miller doing business as Millers Cafe for merchandise purchased since October 29, 1949.
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C. R. Clifton
Clifton Food Market
Town Falls
Michael Miller
Miller
Farm Sale Dates Noted In Local Calendar
Farm sale calendar lists events at Curt Starns farm near Whitten at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday January 26, and a closing out sale at Fred Draper farm near Ivester with directions. Also includes a February 3 sale at Bob Walters Bred Sow sale in Eldora at the Sales Pavilion.
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Curt Starns Farm
Whitten
Fred Draper
Ivester Church
Conrad Ab Top
Bob Walters
Sowdale
Eldora Sales Pavilion
Mortvedt Seeks Divorce in Radcliffe District Court
Jessie Mortvedt filed for divorce from Lester B K Mortvedt of Radcliffe alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of two children along with support payments. The couple married in 1945 with Lundy Bulmer and Lundy Eldora attorneys representing the plaintiff. County PMA chairman Walter E Hauser notes January 31 1950 as the deadline to complete loans and purchase agreements for 1949 oats and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mortvedt
Lester Bk, Mortvedt
Radcliffe
Lundy
Bulmer
Eldora
PMA
Walter E. Hauser
Fire Call After Stove Explosion Damages Mrs Brown Home
A plumber's stove exploded on the second floor of Mrs Ona Brown's Edgington avenue residence around eleven Monday morning prompting a fire department call. The stove was removed and no serious damage occurred. Frank Dedrick sustained burns on an arm.
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Ona Brown
Edgington Avenue
Frank Dedrick
Soil Practices Earn $112,540 for 1949 Farm Aid
Farm operators who carried out approved conservation practices during 1949 earned payments totaling $112,540.59, per a county MA office report. Hardin county received $86,000, 74 percent of earned funds, with 1,880 of about 2,200 county farms participating. Alden township led in both farms (173) and earnings ($11,855). Hardin was second in farm count (142) but earned only $7,207. Providence had 113 farms and $10,439.
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Hardin County
Walter E. Hauser
PMA
Alden Township
Hardin
Providence
County Attorney Barker retires seeking reelection in Hardin
Don W. Barker of Iowa Falls Hardin county attorney since 1947 announced after Moorsday he will not run again. He entered office as a Republican in 1946 and was re-elected in 1948. Lester Ose of Eldora will seek the GOP nomination in the primary. A White Elephant sale at the Union American Legion raised 243.15 for local polio funds, though organizers felt the total undershot expectations.
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Don W. Barker
Iawa Falls
Hardin County
Aft ‘Moorsday
Barker
Lester Ose
Eldosa
American Legion Hall
Union
Union Township
Gifford
Wildlife Club Meeting Set for Thursday at Pine Lake
Pine Lake Wildlife Club announces a meeting Thursday evening January 20 at 7 30 at the club house. Committees will report and entertainment is planned. Lunch will be served.
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Pine Lake Wildlife Club
Youth Week Service Conducted by Young People at Eldora Church
In observance of Youth week the morning service next Sunday at Eldora Congregational church will be led by young people. Orlan Mitchell will speak and the janine choir will sing.
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Eldora Congregational Church
Orlan Mitchell
Janine Choir
Skip Third Grade Math a Snap for Agu Children
In Eldars consolidated school, Agu children Melde and Haeda, ages 11, skip third grade to reach fourth, while Haeda aims for fifth and Helle for eighth. Despite English challenges, both show strong reading, with math singled out as the key subject, as Helde advances to sixth grade.
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Agu
Melde
Haeda
Asu
Eldar
Hae
Helle
Daty
York
Re Trial of Berry Set for February
The re trial of Jack Berry on a murder charge tied to his brother in law Ernest Knott’s death on June 27, 1947, is planned for February in district court. Judge Clock will preside, with Bryan of Iowa Falls assisting the prosecution. the Iowa Supreme Court ordered a new trial after finding improper closing argument.
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Jack Berry
Fone Falls
Conrion
Ernest Knott
Don Barker
Barker
Berry
Clock
Bit Bryan
Lowa Falls
Town Supreme Court
Barry
Bryson
Ragsdale to Leave School as Chaplain
The Reve A J Ragasdale resigns as chaplain of the training school effective April 1. He served since January 3, 1941, counseling students, leading services, writing for the school magazine, and advising officers. The Ragsdales will remain in Ti dura and may supply pulpit calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ragaslale
Chapain
Bagsdile
Church of Christ
Ragsdale
Tidura
Sinclair Farm Show At Union Feb 2
Sinclair Farm Show at Union on February 2 features a soil conservation film This Is Our Land a color musical cartoon and a feature film about Wyoming The program starts at 7 p.m in the Union hall with admission free L Luc Sinclair agent for the area while Hurley Maas is the Union dealer
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Union
Sinclair Farm
Planning Board Seeks Expert Advice On School And Pool Plans
Eldora Planning board discussed using school buildings for community needs and a year round swimming pool with removable cover. They invited Dr. Peterson of Iowa to speak, formed committees with L L Scott and B B Crosley, and considered financing by public subscription and zoning discussions in Ames.
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Eldora Planning Board
Chamber of Commerce
B. B. Crosley
Maup
T. Peterson
College of Education
State University of Iowa
Planning Board
L. L. Scott
R. A. Bateson
B. Crosley
Schoos Board
Rites at Union for Mrs Kenneth Lyon
Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth J. Lyon 48 were held at Union Community church led by Rev. B. H. Harris and Rev. Wayne Law. The service drew a large crowd with many floral tributes reflecting community sorrow. Members of Eastern Star teachers and students attended, with Mrs. Ralph Beecher playing instrumental music. Funeral flowers were arranged by a list of local women and pallbearers included Merle Stanley G. P. Simmons Boyd Reese Herbert Hauser Paul Carter and John Crawford. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Scott Cecil Scott Arnold Scott.
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UNION
B. H. Harris
Wayne Lawfell
Kenneth J. Lyon
Rochester
Minn
Eastern Star
Ralph Beecher
E. H. Biersborn
Boyd Reese
C, W.W. ¢Onn
G. P. Simmons
John H. Carter
Brucely
Paul Carter
Herbart Hauser
Paul Glenwey
C. E. Wright
Mel Stinley
John Steyford
Merle Stanley
G. P. Simnons
Herbert Hauser
John Crawford
Dale Scott
Cecil Scott
Arnold Scott
County Supervisors Consider Elevator for Eldora Home
County supervisors discussed a public vote on a roadblockless plan to build a new wing and elevator at the Eldora county home. They want an express public expression while citing a half mill levy under a $41 million five year valuation. The plan includes a new heating plant and would double capacity to about 40 beds.
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Wy Preys
Wyson Hadley
Rand
Ig Fuurdes
District Court
Eldora
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U.S. C
Explorer Scout
Donald Wilson
Explorer Group
Bob Bateson
Ronnie Oldenburg
Wilson
Kempton Wuehn
Darrell Scott
Tom Irwin
Jerry Hodgson
Gordon Perkins
Gary Soli
Jim Short
Arvid Lauritzen
Craig Froning
Jim Foster
Herald-Index Photo
C. A. van Patter
Postal Workers
Houston
Texas
Aclion
White Elephant Sales County
Loyd Beecher
Helen Edick
Union and Gifford
Wildlife Club
A. S—Helde
Butler
Anamoas
Bil Dou
Tin Bidara
Day Aluty
Perry Wilson
Queatlion
TEV. A. L. Ragsdale
University
T. J. Ramsell
Ames
Shi
I. B. Crosley
Noel Campbell
Leo Chinburg
Geo. M. Shafer
W. L. Beasley
M. D. Stilley
Glenn Kurta
R. R. Bateson
F. K. Schmidt
Paul Schaa
O. R. Lamb
Roger Ganske
Kenneth Lyon
Little Tigers
Grindy
WH. A
Alveadly
State Board of Control
Independence
Wendell Martin
Hor
Iowa City
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