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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
7
Hubbard and vicinity announce their annual celebration with a giant Friday parade at 1 PM, free stage acts on both days, and daily ball games. Saturday features a 12 15 PM start for horse contest, trick riding and novelty acts while The Royal United Shows provide rides and entertainment. Attendees include local residents and multiple lodge and church groups.
Joe Marsh reflects on summer countryside in Iowa and the idea that corn can aid starving people worldwide next year. He emphasizes respect for individual dignity across creeds and choices, noting neighbors near and far as part of the American way.
Local residents report visits across several towns including Sioux City Denver and Radcliffe with many relatives, meals and birthday greetings noted. Family groups and guests travel to and from Hubbard with extended stays and weekend gatherings mentioned among James, Taber, McFadden, Reisetter and Marshman households.
Rev Ralph Imes former Navy chaplain led 6400 Norway pines planted on five acres donated by the Congregational church in Arena to create a Christmas tree forest. The project aims at fundraising and future timber sales, with University of Wisconsin support and plans to expand nationwide.
A summer storm delivered a fatal bolt to Waderich of Ute as he sought shelter in a cave with his brother nearby. After the rain, he inspected a swollen creek and was struck under a tree. The brother, five feet away, was stunned but expected to recover.
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