11 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
Eldora’s 1950 population announced at 3 093, down from 3 553 in 1940. Experts cite training school shrinkage and residents relocating to Pine Lake, plus fewer college students counted away from home. Despite declines, new homes and businesses signal a rosy outlook for the county seat.
A compilation of quotes from the Los Angeles Times Dubuque Telegraph-Herald Boone News-Republican Hampton Chronicle and Sibley Gazette-Tribune on democracy in the old south views on social experiments mothers and babies and the A bomb Korea and the Truman Brannan plan.
A lighthearted reminiscence on a local horse show with petty gripes about its length. The writer notes favorite outfits, patches on jackets, and mentions ponies as well as family scenes. Several named people and local details appear, including Marian Tjaden and Dianne, and a playful jab at a judge’s placement.
Ten years ago in Tipton A N Drake moved to Concord township to improve his farm. Dr Cosgrove of Point Pleasant added to his home. About 150 teams worked on the Holland extension.
John A Wood, age ten, drove a Brush car at Union where his father A L Wood ran a garage. Early automobiling had no rules restricting a child from handling a car or livery work, yet John A's record for safe driving reportedly spoke for itself.
The Owasa semi pro team lost to the Black Barons of Des Moines 13 to 8 at the fair grounds on July 4. Town residents attended funerals and picnics, with families in Owasa and nearby towns gathering for Fourth of July events and visits at Eldora Clear Lake and Twin Lakes.
Gifford by Mrs Ralph Gunderson reports a busy period with picnics at Pine Lake to honor Mrs E F Steelman and birthdays. Numerous visits span Des Moines Reinbeck Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Eldora with relatives from Denver and Des Moines. Joe Lepley out with mumps. extended family gatherings include Lepley Cummins Moon Adams and Anselmes among others.
A fragment mentions Mrs Myers Ray Callaway and Wayne Kinney in relation to an unspecified matter. No further details are readable to identify role, date, or place.
Mrs. Ben Quaife and family Mrs. Edwin Palmer and family were Mr. and Mrs. H. Sumner of Iowa Falls and Mr. and Mr., and family of Pickering, Mr. and Glen Fagan.
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