Sam Greensweig Dies in Eldora After Ill Health
Sam Greensweig, longtime Eldora businessman and Star Clothing owner for 24 years, died Friday at Eldora Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after a period of unconsciousness. Born December 22, 1903 in Warsaw Poland, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1921. Survived by his wife Freida, son Mathew, daughter Edith, two grandchildren, his mother Mrs. Minnie Greensweig, and siblings. Interment in Des Moines Jewish Cemetery. last rites held at Dunn's Funeral Home with Rabbi Weingard officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Greensweig
Eldora Hospital
Dunn
Des Moines
Weingard
Cantor Zurno
Greensweig
Star Clothing
Warsaw
Poland
United States
Davenport
Marshalltown
Freida Bucksbaum
Eihen
Eldora
Marathon Station
East Edgington Avenue
Star Clothing Company
Woodward's
W. H. Burrows
Wyatt Johnson
Burrows
Town Falls
Mathew
Green~isweig
Vidora Masonic Lodge
B'Nai Brith
Jewish Synagogue
Freida
Iona Falls
Edith
Phoenix
Aviz
Elvin Ryan
Jim Tull
Martin Albers
Henry Janssen
Glenn Paul
Wayne Blankenship
W.H. Longenecker
Eldorans
Gee
Janssen
Tom Forfehty
Roger Cain
C._ T. Schimmele
Cheater
Skating Party and Bake Sale Aid Polio Drive in Eldora
Two charity events boost the local March of Dimes drive in Eldora. A Friday skating party at Fox Skating Rink from 8 to 10:30 pm, tickets 50 cents, funded by Eldora VFW with proceeds to the city chairman Robert Longenecker. A cashway bake sale Friday and Saturday, with ready cake mix gifts for bakers, run by American Legion Auxiliary, all proceeds to the Polio drive. Townships and donors like Sam Greensweig memorial gifts noted.
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Eldora City
Robert Longenecker
Fox Skating
Leuthold Clothing
Ruben Barber Shop
D & H Firestone
United Food Market
Smith Motors
Cable
D-X
Kenneth Fox
Fox
Eldora Veterans of Foreign Wars
Greensweig
Herald-Index
March of Dimes Fund
Sam Greenweig
Casifway
Cashway
T. Schimmele
American Legion ,Auxiliary
Hardin County Savings Bank
Rites Held Monday For Mrs Chamness
Funeral services were held Monday at the Andrle and Creps Funeral Home for Mrs. A M Chamness who died Thursday evening at the Ruinsbarger convalescent home after a long illness. Rev. L R Schuler officiated with interment in Hubbard Cemetery. Don LaVelle sang with Mrs C R Johnson on organ. pallbearers included Louis Simeox Leonard Feurhelm Henry Keilsmeier Hobart Smatl Don Schwarck and Gerald Shaver. Born Mary Matilda Crosley on March 8 1874 in Pennsylvania she was widowed in 1952 and later cared for at Railsbarger home. Survived by son Roy Walton of Hubbard six grandchildren and sister Mrs Robert Jones of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrle and Creps
A. M. Chamness
Ruinsbarger
L. R. Schuler
Hubbard Cemetery
Don LaVelle
C. R. Johnson
Flowers
Louis Simeox
Leonard Feurhelm
Pallbeerers
Henry Keilsmeier
Hobart Smatl
Don Schwarck
Gerald Shaver
Chamness
Mary Matilda Crosley
State of
Pennsylvania
Railsbarger
Louie Ford Opens Hubbard Welding and Machine Shop
Hubbard prepares for the opening of the Hubbard Welding and Machine Shop in the former Joh Deere building. Louie Ford will operate the new blacksmith welding and repair shop tomorrow, with the site now owned by Martin Faust.
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Hubbard
Joh Deere
Martin Faust
Hubbard Welding and Machine Shop
Louie Ford
Adult Farmers Class to Study Insulation Evening Session
Members of the Adult Farmers evening class will meet in the Vocational Agriculture Department to study insulation and ventilation tomorrow evening. Richard Warren will serve as instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department
Richard Warren
Eldora Students Run Coin Drive Card System
Eldora school pupils conduct a coin drive using five dime cards issued to each student. The program aims to raise funds through individual contributions, with each student managing their five-dime card for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lonzenecker
Eldora School
Paul Walter Named to Multiple House Committees in 1953 Assembly
Union resident Rep Paul Walter is named chair of the Departmental Affairs Committee and serves on Agriculture Appropriations Ways and Means Banks Buildings and Loans Board of Control Conservation Drainage and Flood Control. He sponsors bills for Agriculture and co sponsors others. Mrs Walter elected secretary of the Legislative Ladies League, after previously serving as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walter
Union
Walter
Agriculture
Board of Control
Agriculture Committee
Legislative Ladies League
House
Senate
Mobile X Ray Units Arrive Friday for Student X Rays
Four mobile x-ray units will roll into Hardin County starting Friday, with students first and adults from Saturday. The county wide program offers free x rays for all adults and for 7th grade and up students, with children referred by physicians also eligible. Eldora hosts X-ray sites Friday, with Eldora, Iowa Falls, Ackley and Hubbard on Saturday. Transportation is provided by local auto dealers for those unable to reach units, no appointment necessary.
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Hardin County
Hardin County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Aeith
State Department, of Health
The
County Medical Society
Eldora
Iowa Falls
Ackley
Hubbard
Court House
J, F. Hardin, Jr
ES. Matheson
Chevrolet Sales and Service
Eldora Motor
Johnson Motor
Pine Lake Motor
Smith Motors
Wood Auto
Meanest Thief Strikes Eldora X ray Fund
A locked filing cabinet in county health nurse Evelyn Lyon’s office was broken into, and about 24 dollars set aside for a chest x ray program was stolen. Sheriff Hodgson says the exact robbery date is unclear and notes a second burglary in Bateson building offices, totaling 139 dollars, is also under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Evelyn Lyon
Hodgson
Vinton Open House Set For Sunday Afteroon
Leslie Vinton Eldorst contacs tor announces an open house Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at three homes recently completed in the Vinton Construction Home Project. Located on 9th Avenue first block west of South Washington Street, all three houses sold and ready for occupancy. New owners include Claude Pfander, Dr C Rogers, and George Rubow. Two more homes under construction and two planned for spring.
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Leslie Vinton
Eldorst Conteacstor
Vinton Constrdetion
9Th Avenue
South Washington Street
Claude Pfander
C. Rogers
George Rubow
Vinton
Rock Has New School To Home Phone System
Steamboat Rock school installs a telephone system for a handicapped student unable to attend regular classes. Richard J. Jordan, supervisor of regional special education serving Hardin, Marshall and Franklin counties, says similar programs can aid other handicapped youths. Service provided by the division of special education and the local district. Inquiries via the local school superintendent or county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Steamboat Rock
Richard J. Jordan
Hardin, Marshall
Franklin
Jordan
Division of Special Education
Free Trees and Shrubs Offered by Soil Conservation Office
Hardin County farmers are urged to plant more trees on unsuitable land to provide wildlife cover and aid erosion control. Orders for free trees and shrubs must be submitted by March 15 to the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines. Contact Eldora extension office or the Eldora SCS office for price lists and order blanks. limited free stock available for cooperators, with March 1 contact recommended.
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Hardin County
State Conservation Commission
East 7Th
Court
Des Moines
Tawa
County Extension Office
Eldora
Kermit Setchell
Soil Conservation Service
Kiwanians Hear Address On Economic Trends
Raul Maddy spoke at the Kiwanis Club dinner on economic change in the United States over the past decade with slides showing rising income production and living standards. Rev John Moore helped operate the projector. E J Matheson urged blood donors for the Bloodmobile’s fourth Eldora visit and introduced new member Ray Furlong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Maddy
Kiwanis Club
United States
Maddy
John Moore
Eldora
E. J. Matheson
Ray Furlong
With Our Boys in Uniform
Kenneth D Blythe seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs George Blythe of Steamboat Rock is serving aboard the anti aircraft cruiser USS Juneau The Juneau participated last week in the largest cruiser destroyer training exercise in the Pacific since World War I for two weeks she was one of 26 ships and supporting aircraft in the operating task force off the California coast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth D. Blythe
USN
George Blythe
Steamboat Rock
Juneau
Pacific
California
Farm Sale Thursday Near Eldora Promises Broad Auction
Harold Mersman announces a closing out sale starting 12 30 PM Thursday January 29. Livestock machinery 500 bushels of corn and real estate included. Auction site is 3 miles west and 2 miles south of Eldora.
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Harold Mersman
Eldora
Girl Scout Council Names 53 Officers and Committees
The Eldora Girl Scout Council named 53 officers and committees for the 153 season at a gathering at Mrs. Joe Kramer’s home. Incoming president Mrs. J F Steckler outlined the year’s program for nine troops and 116 scouts, with 82 adults registered. New officers include president J F Steckler and secretary Don Jones, among others. nominating and program committees were formed with many parents and leaders named for roles in organization, training, finance, public relations, and troop leadership across Brownie to Senior levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Joe Kramer
Jen
John Bekemeier
J. F. Steckler
Eldora Girl Scout
Kermith Huehn
Don Jones
Wesley Emmert
Joe Kramer, Jr
Lorenz Kugserow
D. W. Dickingon
Cecil Rooks
Earl Travis
Marvin Catlin
Lloyd Berg
James Hauser
Ward Wiesner
Robert Dornsbach
L. Li. Scott
Robert Brown
Earl ‘Travis
Ed Clary
Frank Shelsdon
Paul Miller
Lor
Eldora Man Serves With Marine Radar Base in Korea
2nd Lt Geo E Morrison of Eldora wife Mrs Lucille Morrison 1806 Nineteenth Ave Eldora serves with Marine Air Control Group 2 at a forward air base in Korea. The group operates a vast radar network with ground control intercept squadrons. He previously served at El Toro Marine Air Station Santa Ana California.
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1St
Marine Air Wing
Korea
Marine
Geo. E. Morrison
Lucille Morrison
Nineteenth Ave
Eldora
Marine Air Control Group 2
Morrison
el Toro Marine Air Station
Santa Ana
California
Farm Sale Calendar listing multiple auctions
Farm sale calendar lists Jerry Restetter in Lows Falls on Jan 27 T Ennenga in Steamboat on Jan 29 Ifarold Mersman in Eldora on Feb 5 Irvin Stole and Beaupain Estate in Hubbard on Feb 10 Topp Bros in Buckeye for upcoming auctions.
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Jerry Restetter
Lows Falls
T. Ennenga
Steamboat
Ifarold Mersman
Eldora
Irvin Stole
Beaupain
Hubbard
Topp Bros
Buckeye
New Court Suit Follows Dispute In Hog Contract
Al fred J. Eash of Marshalltown sues Sam Kessler of Union over an oral 1953 hog purchase and partnership that split proceeds. Eash asks for a receiver to liquidate assets and prevent hog sale while accounting proceeds. Other suits include Lovell-Denniston Lumber against Harvey and Loraine Smith for 1944 debt, Globe Machinery against Pierce Plumbing for 606.75, town attorney Wirds seeking 100 plus costs from Robert Walker, and Shirley Fitzgerald seeking divorce from Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Eash
Marshalltown
Sam Kessler
Union
Eash
Lundy, Butler and Lundy
Kessler
Fash
Keesler
Bush
Lumber Company
Globe Machinery and Supply Company
Des Moines
T. Fred Pierce
Pierce Plumbing and Heating Company
Pierce
John F. Wirds
Town Falls
Robert F Walker
Wirds
Walker
Shirley Fitzgerald
Alden
Robert
Homemaking Class Filled to Capacity
The adult evening class in vocational homemaking is filled to capacity and cannot take more students, instructor Miss Patricia Auble said. Tomorrow evening members will start making children's garments. the ten week course is assisted by Constance Durland and Margaret Mitchell from State College plus Erestiulerbach.
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Patricia Auble
Mass Auble
Ram Laws State College
Constance Durland
Erestiulerbach
Margaret Mitchel
State Tax Expert Here February 5 and 6
Native of the state sion will be at the Eldora courthouse on February 5 and 6 to assist taxpayers in filling out their state tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Eldora Court House
Wildlife Club cribbage results and local events summary
The Wildlife Club meeting last Tuesday produced cribbage results with Fred Miller first at 725, Kay Setchell second at 713, and Walt Wehrman winning a playoff for third with 207. Friday fish fry at Fitzgerald served over 275 people. Mrs. Fitzgerald, married Sept 17, 1947, seeks custody and child support. Ramah Cowell sues Vern Cowell for custody, $50 monthly support, and division of assets including Findbard real estate, a 1450 Dodge, and a 1850 Pontiac.
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Wildlife Club
Fred Miller
Kay Setchell
Ind
Walt Wehrman
Harold
Fitzgerald
U. 5S. Air Force
Lowry Field
Colo
Libertyville II
Ramah Cowell
Vern G. Cowell
Libertyville
Hearing on Big 4 Drainage Ditch Next Friday
A hearing on the Big 4 Drainage Ditch is set for 10:30 a.m. next Friday in the Board of Supervisors room. The session was moved from January 23 due to icy roads.
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Big 4
Board of Supervisors
Inauguration of Eisenhower Marks Historic Day
Eldora editor recounts Eisenhower's inauguration as president with prayer at the Statler and a solemn, prayerful mood. The Capitol oath, a 10 mile parade, and a 27,000 marcher crowd drawing 750,000 spectators are described along with notable moments like a public prayer, a mink coat spectacle, and the first Lady’s attendance. The piece notes the weather, naval details, and lighthearted parade anecdotes from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Capitol
Statler
Almighty God
Eisenhower
Nixon
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Sam Greensweig
Eldora Campaign
Mrs. Chamness
Eldorz
Thureau
Bateson
Sheriff Hodgson
Hasta
Soil Conservation Office
U. S
Tan
K, Rk
Seaman
USS
Enz Kusserow
Juliette Low
Training
R. R. Bateson
W. H. Bailey
Tom Montieth
Wilford Machek
Annette Brown
Mar! Schumacher
George Janssen
Warren Flath
Don Cobb
Raleigh King, Jr
Curtis Harmon
Robert Farmer
Richard Pulse
Eward Mosman
Dale Bittner
Frank Morris
Howard Frey
Walter Raymond
L. J. Kelly
Glenn Kurtz
James Presino
Helen Larson
Marion Stewart
Helko Clapp
Earl Dillaway
Merle Bockes
R. C. Rogers
Aage Jansen
A. I. Lanuehough
Floyd Gaede
John Pierson
Beecher Crosley
Theo Swasand
Troon
Laad
Eldora Man
Korean
Tke
George RK. Stauffacher
Merald-Index
Washington
White House
Martyn
Truman
Fisenhower
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Roosevelt
Hoover
Ike
Decoras
Towa
Decorah
Coe College
Beardsley
Jowa
Byrnes
Jimmy Byrnes
Dem
Ipage Reisinger
Fldora
K. E. Reisinger
Missouri
Bixenhower
Tennessee
Iowa
Jana
Barkley
Checkers
Jesse M. Donalison
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