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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
2
The Herald Ledger and Hardin County Index consolidate under a single ownership plan to provide two distinct newspapers with shared facilities. Editions will publish Tuesday and Friday offering broader coverage, more features, and lower advertising costs, with each title retaining its identity.
Mrs Katharine Piper reflects on Red Cross swimming classes noting instructors and tadpole like pupils. She visits a beach with new sand, expects a band shell and lamented seating. A new car causes friction at home while a young child’s tent night and wet mishaps provide comic relief. The piece touches on plastics sales, whipped cream cans, Cape Cod like atmosphere, sketches by Petty and Geraldine, and misordered bets.
Yesterday's weather saw a rapid thirty minute 26 degree dip before sunset it recovered to normal by evening. July 3 oath taken by C E Albrook as mayor at council. Steamboat Rock July 4 parade led by Capt Ackerman with 39 young ladies as Goddess of Liberty. German and English readings. William V. Allen spoke. races at 1 30 west of town. bowery dance that night. Sixty years ago church tower and bell planned. water well near top of artesian hole. various local school and church planning notes. Thirty years ago primary reform vote failed. Eldora July 4 celebration huge. veterans and locals home from service. new electric dishwasher new guests in town. Twenty years ago fair grounds building program planned. Pine Lake golf club landmark openings. multiple local notable moves. Ten years ago Eldora creamery change in ownership. St Marys parish appoints new pastor. farm equipment purchases and mission work.
Editorials criticize doom-saying about a market bust, arguing conditions are stabilizing with ongoing building and housing needs. They praise Detroit economist Roy Fruchoff for optimism and support Brannan plan to sustain farm prosperity, noting manufacturing and strikes influence short-term conditions.
Radcliffe began excavation Monday using two draglines for the Legion Memorial basement. Brickwork arrived weeks ago and will be used as soon as the process reaches that point. A 500-person crowd attended the Slater Radcliffe baseball game here.
Merle Mesteller of Grinnell reports Butch, a cocker spaniel, attracts attention by strolling around with a pipe held by the stem. Residents of Monticello note dental visitors with two dentists undergoing major surgery at the hospital, including James Ingletofer and Frank Patterson.
A Spencer dry goods store ceiling blasted last week injuring proprietor Marie Hubbard with head and hip gashes. Three employees escaped harm. The event followed by a separate note on Mrs. R. R. Greenwald of Solon, whose dusting challenge includes 350 salt and pepper shaker sets from all states plus Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, Czechoslovakia, Germany and other nations, begun seven years ago.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice at 7 15 p m on Thursdays.
Parish notices from the corner of Washington Street and 14th Avenue announce a Baptist Youth Fellowship meeting at 7 p.m. followed by an evening service at 8 p.m. and a prayer service also at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The Parsonage phone is 225 for inquiries.
Pastor John Zimmerman of Corner Washington Street and 11th Avenue invites parishioners to Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. at the Par senage. Phone contact available for information.
W L Beasley pastor at Corner 15th avenue and 1dth street sets weekly schedule with an evening service at 7 45 p m. a Tuesday ladies Missionary Council at 2 30 p m and a Thursday week service also at 7 45 p m. Contact phone 559.
W R Ehlert pastor Corner 12th street and 14th avenue Parsonage phone 197 St Marys Catholic Church Fr L V McDonough pastor 600 block North Washington street Rectory phone 438 Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a m.
The notice lists confession times on Saturday at 4 and 7 p m and weekday masses at 7 30 a m.
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