Red Cross Unit Re-elects Officers and Knight Chairman
South Hardin chapter of the American Red Cross re elected four officers and 10 of 11 branch officials at its annual meeting at Pine Lake Country Club. Leo Knight of Steamboat Rock named to a third term as head. other officers include Paul M. Walter vice chairman Amy Alverson secretary and Mrs Cecil Pickering treasurer. Robert R. Brown Eldora became water safety chairman succeeding Frank V. Bevan who sought re election. Branch officers re elected include Mrs Dean Peisen home service Mrs Lena Tungland production Mrs Robert Johnson home nursing Mrs J L Cameron home nursing Ted Broer first aid Mrs Don Marks public information W O Guenther disaster Mrs Frank V Bevan accident Mrs Florence Kinney volunteer special service County Sept M Z Albers junior Red Cross. S: Walter attended the national Red Cross convention in Detroit and reported on the campaign. Brown’s illness prevented a funds report. Learn to Swim plan extended to five weeks with a water carnival to follow. first aid kits for school buses available and new kits for schools upon request to Miss Alverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajl
South Hardin
American Red Cross
Pine Lake Country Club
Leo Knight
Steamboat Rock
Paul M. Walter
Union
Amy Alverson
Eldora
Cecil Pickering
Robert R. Brown
Frank V. Bevan
Garden City
Dean Peisen
Home Service
Lena Tungland
Radcliffe
Robert Johnson
J. L. Cameron
Ted Broer
New Providence
Don Marks
W. O. Guenther
Florence Kinney
Gifford
Ruby and Broer Named to ISU Teacher College Honor Roll
Two south Hardin county residents Dean Ruby of Eldora and Bob Broer of New Providence were among 265 students recognized on the spring honor roll at Iowa State Teachers College. The honorees posted a grade point average of 3.25 or higher for the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
South Hardin
Dean Ruby
Eldora
Bob Broer
New Providence
Iowa State Teachers College
Nyquist to Address Eldora Farm Bureau
Dr. D M Nyquist will speak at the Eldora township Farm Bureau meeting at the community house tonight at 8. The program includes a health talk, movies, music, and entertainment. Committee members listed include Mr and Mrs Bert Goodell, Mr and Mrs Harold Clark, Mr and Mrs Darwin Vinton, Mr and Mrs Bob Wood, Mrs John Graham Sr, and John Graham Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Nyquist
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Bert Goodell
Harold Clark
Darwin Vinton
Bob Wood
John Graham
Steamboat Rock News in Herald Index items sought
Miss Marie Eilers has agreed to provide Eldora newspapers items for the Herald-Index as a service to the community. She formerly worked with the Herald Ledger and now asks Steamboat Rock and Clay township residents to send in local news for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
Herald-Index
Marie Eilers
Eldora
Eilers
Herald- Ledger
Clay Township
Hospital Addition Now Being Used
Eldora Memorial hospital’s $37,000 six room addition, funded by public donations, is in use. John L. Butler, hospital board chairman, says a grand opening will be held later for public inspection. The basement includes a nurse’s room and emergency facilities, two patient rooms on each of the two upper floors. No bids were received for painting. this work will be completed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Memorial Hospital
John L. Butler
Draft Board Seeks Directive After Telegram on Resumed Activities
The draft board signals readiness for instructions from the director following a Telegram announcing the resumption of former activities. The communication confirms intent to restart previously halted operations and await official guidance.
Selective Service calls for rapid reclassification
Grahl announces the President has authorized using the selective service to strengthen the armed forces. The Hardin county board expects expeditious reevaluation of registrants nineteen and older and a review of current classifications. Instructions expected by mail from July A. Scott of Eldora, with board ready to act but delaying until received. Office hours and arrangements likely to change after receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
Hardin County Selective Service Board
Jen U A. Scott
Eldora
Draft Board Ready as Selective Service Calls Loom
Hardin county draft board stands by with no state directives as of Saturday. Local quotas depend on federal word and enlistments. Exemption classes exist. Mrs. Harley Copeland handles the office one Thursday weekly. Board members include Ben Jaspers, R A Scott, R R Van Patter, and Frank Anders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Selective Service
Hardin County
County Selective Service
Harley Copeland
Iowa Falls
Ben Jaspers
Steamboat Rock
R. A. Scott
Eldora
R. R. van Patter
Hubbard
Frank Anders
Ackley
Memorial Building at Radcliffe to be Dedicated Thurs
Radcliffe announces the 40000 memorial building, funded by the American Legion post, will be dedicated Thursday at 8 p.m. Robert Oehlsen will host and introduce state officials including Marshall Camp and R. J. Laird. Mrs. Bert Larson will welcome, with prayers by Rev. Mark and Rev. Yeager. A dinner for Legion and Auxiliary members precedes the ceremony at 5:30 in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe
Marshall Camp
Creston
R. J. Laird
Des Moines
al Faber
Iowa
Memorial Building
Methodist Ladies Aid
Darwin Clapper
Rural Youth Group Plans Skating Party and Dance
Hardin County Rural Youth meets at Pine Lake lodge Wednesday evening to discuss plans for a skating party, the annual watermelon dance, and a county fair booth. Ed Hodge will show Alaska pictures and social and square dancing will follow. Dean Barnes joins as new county youth assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Pine Lake Lodge
Ed Hodge
Alaska
Dean Barnes
Stable to Rise West of Reisinger’s Stables
K E Reisinger plans a new cement block stable to be built just west of the current stables in the south part of town. The facility will include space for horses and ponies and a workshop for repairing riding equipment and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Reisinger
Girls 4 H activity points to fair
Hardin county girls 4 H clubs display much activity ahead of the fair. Buckeye Boosters demonstrated tossing vegetable salad and discussed salads in meals. Alden Clover Climbers preserved fruits meats and vegetables in teams. Upcoming meetings are listed at Jackson T N T Ray Campbell home and other member homes with a club picnic Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Buckeye Boosters
Virgil Luttschwager
Shirley Massow
Arlene Thurmond
Alden Clover Climbers
J. H. Crawfords
Sherman Stars
Reynold Topps
Tipton
R. D. Andrews
Union Peppy Peppers
K. J. Lyon
Concord Cheerful Chums
Hubbard Marshal 30 Years Recalls Changes in Town
Fred Tjarks, Hubbard marshal since 1920, reflects on 30 years of service. Re-hired with a pay raise, he notes water access expanded from under 100 users to nearly all homes, few upheavals, and 11 grandchildren. The 60 year old officer has served under 12 mayors, with steady community life and family support at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. A. Miller and
Leo Dillon
H. S. Boeke
Elmer
Jack
Boeke
Tjarks
Hubbard
W. J. Schendemann
Aplington
Rozelle Edick
Riverside
Calif
H. ©. Hiller
Henry Winter
D. K. Justice
Fred
Hubbard High School
Marshal
William
Tiscomb
Arend
Ellsworth
Leon
Carroll
Town University
Hubbard Chamber of Commerce
Derald Case
F. D. Blohm
Atlee Larson
Trarks
Honored marshal Fred Tjarks marks 30 years service
Town Hubbard paid tribute to its longtime marshal Fred Tjarks at a band concert on Saturday night. Highway patrolman Harry Lown arrested and handcuffed Tjarks at his home and escorted him uptown, with Sheriff Paul Hodgson and Deputy Howard Dempsey in attendance.
Build Shop Office At Eldora Cemetery
A new workshop and office building is rising along the north edge of Eldora Cemetery midway between its ends. The 16 by 32 foot shop and 10 by 12 foot office will sit on a cement floor with a hollow tile shell, frame gables and roof, two toilets, and block work by Pinky Dale with Mike Priske, caretaker, directing helpers. An open house will be held when construction finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Cemetery
Grundy S. S. Classes Entertain Eldorans
Grundy Center Methodist Sunday School members hosted Eldora Methodist group at a Sunday picnic after a close attendance contest. A caravan of 13 Grundy Center classes traveled by auto to Grundy Center for an afternoon event with pop and ice cream provided by the hosts as part of the competition’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Eldora
Eldorans Take 3 Firsts at Waterloo Show
Eldorans sweep three championships at Waterloo horse show in Saddle Club English Pleasure Western Pleasure and Pony classes. Rocket carried by R A Scott Pat ridden by Lonnie Kusserow Red Pepper steered by Gordon Reisinger win in Pony. Carrot Gold with Vince Platts places third in Palomino. Show Me with Ed Bear and Jessie Hanson second in Pony. King with Jessie Hanson third in Musical Chairs. Platts also places fourth in Pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Eldorans
Saddle Club
Rocket
R. A. Scott
Pat
Lonnie Kusserow
Red Pepper
Gordon Reisinger
Carrot Gold
Vince Platts
Show Me
Ed Bear
Jessie Hanson
King
Eldora Band Concert Fourth Program Lists Selections
Wayne Aurand conducts the Eldora municipal band tomorrow at 8 p m with Shirley Follett a Eldora high school freshman performing a trumpet solo. The program includes March Salutation Challenger Overture Nearer My God to Thee Come Thou Almighty King Hymns Merry Men Selection Neptune's Court March of the Steel Men Night in June Arkansas Traveler Desert Song Kiefer's Special March Boogie Woogie Band and Semper Fidelis March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Municipal Band
Wayne Aurand
Shirley Follett
Eldora High School
Steitz
DeLamater
King
Thomas
Clarke
Climbs Light Pole: Youth Electrocuted in Iowa Falls
A one year old youth, Claude Amundson, was killed at 12 30 a m Saturday in Iowa Falls after climbing a street light pole near Estes Park and contacting a 2300 volt wire. He was born August 24 1932 at Radcliffe. Survived by four sisters and five brothers, and parents Mr. and Mrs Omar Amundson. Volunteer firemen worked two hours to revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Estes Park
Claude Amundson
Omar Amundson
Radcliffe
Russell Reed
Arthur Tzer
Webster City
Donald Amundson
Medford
Ore
Omer, Jr
Town Falls
Barbara
la Venne
James
Roger
Herbert Amundson
John Abrams Dies At County Farm
John Abrams, 78, died Friday at the county home where he had lived for years. Born in Lancastershire England he moved to Hardin county about 56 years ago residing at Town Falls and Ackley. Funeral services were held Monday at Longenecker funeral home conducted by Rev Dewey Lamprecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abrams
Mr. Abrams
Lancastershire
England
Hardin County
Town Falls
Ackley
Longenecker Funeral Home
Dewey Lamprecht
County to Form Unit at Hubbard Kahl Will Speak
The Hardin county chapter of the Iowa Safety Congress plans a meeting at Hubbard gymnasium Friday at 8 p.m. Dr. W. J. Mack, temporary county congress chairman, will preside. Alfred W. Kahl, Iowa Public Safety Commissioner, will be principal speaker. County, city and town officials, safety councils and civic groups are urged to attend this safety gathering. The congress aims to reduce Iowa’s loss of life across nine safety divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Kahl
Hardin County Organization
Iowa Safety Congress
Hubbard Gymnasium
W. J. Mack
County Congress
Alfred W. Kahl
Iowa Commissioner of Public Safety
William 5. Beardsley
Des Moines
Iowa
Wolcott appoints temporary county chairs in six Iowa counties
Leo F. Wolcott of Eldora the Congress Governor and Ninth Safety District Coordinator has appointed temporary county chairmen in Black Hawk Bremer Butler Franklin Grundy and Hardin counties. Permanent county organization meetings will be held in the remaining counties next week after a first meeting in Hubbard this Friday. Dr Mack and Wolcott attended the temporary chairmen meeting in Waterloo last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Wolcott
Eldora
Congress
Ninth Safety District
Black Hawk
Bremer
Butler
Franklin
Grundy
Hardin
Hubbard
Dr. Mack
Wolcott
Waterloo
Murray Named Head Providence School
The Providence school board announced W. D. Murray former Shell Rock principal as superintendent succeeding George Lorber who moved to Orange City. Murray plans to relocate late this month and has nine years in Shell Rock schools while currently doing postgraduate work at the State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
W. D. Murray
Shell Rock Schools
George Lorber
Orange City
Murray
Shell Rock
State University of Iowa
Will Redecorate Church Interior
The Congregational church will redecorate its interior this week. Services will be held in the church basement for the next two Sundays. After that the church and Sunday school will be on vacation until August 27. New carpet will be laid as part of the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Eldora Kid's Day Amateur Event Offers 300 in Prizes
Eldora's third annual Kiddies Nickel Day on Aug 21 22 features a children's amateur contest with prizes totaling 300 dollars and a separate parade at noon, a 3 pm film, a 7 30 pm contest start, and a nickel ride fee. Athletic contests on Tuesday, with events at the Eldora playgrounds, will be announced by Kiddie Day chairman Manley Suilley and Nickel Day committee heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
New Grand Theatre
Terry Stilley
The
Herald
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Manley Suilley
F. K. Schmidt
Ruth Willig
Jim McLeran
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Red Cross
Brown
Lou Smith
Pine Lake
Miss Alverson
Ruby, Broer
T. C
Nyquist
Eldora Farm Bureau
Steamboat
Legion
State Cmdr
Pine Lake Beach
Lower Pine Lake
Mayo Willig
Piney Lake Beach
D. W. Hicks
Hardin Place
Harm C. Bunger
C. H. Bunger
Wellsburg
Bunger
Grundy S. S
Providence School
Montague Lodge
A. F
A. M
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