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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
1
The page lists George R advertising editor Max Van Derveer bookkeeper Katharine Piper Stauffacher Don McMillen society editor Grace Protheroe proof reader Marcella Parker with roles across the editorial staff.
In defense of ads, Charles B. Roth argues advertising reduces prices by shaping mass production. He asserts ads create demand, financing plants and better cereals and fuels, making products cheaper and clearer for buyers. Ads thus put money in consumers' pockets.
Ralph Young of the Marion Sentinel notes bankers urge every town to mention a resident’s name and business in print. The piece recalls evolving male hairstyles from crew cuts post World War I to modern home grooming and barber shop nostalgia, highlighting shifts in advertising and grooming habits.
Dorothy Kilgallen praises newspapers as readable on trains deserts and planes without static or fading. She notes television and radio have drawbacks and wonders about clipping a TV program for a scrapbook.
A columnist notes a courthouse parking dispute, with Fred Miller opposing east side development. The piece reflects on community voices and how a single remark can spark lively discussion. Personal anecdotes follow about aging teachers, begonias versus ducks, and a minister’s son learning words.
Yesterday in Iowa Falls discussions on city water systems heated up while Walter Allison frames a large residence for John Perkins. Other items cover patents, legal notices, new industry and infrastructure projects, bridge improvements, and local business moves across Eldora and surrounding towns.
Old jewelry store owner Ezra Nuckolls era noted progression with R F Nuckolls owning for three years and Leslie employed four years. Hubbard schoolhouse construction by Black Hawk Construction Co. for 34070 and plumbing heating by Carstens Bros. for 8483. John Smith house in Highland destroyed by fire. Four businesses to relocate into vacated buildings. Epworth League to present drama The Rock at Methodist church with lead players named.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Trout and family of Gifford and Mr and Mrs Ray Trout of Eldora visited Herman Hoffman at home. Mrs Lewie Deedrick of Sioux City stayed from Friday to Tuesday at the Jess Broer home. Mr and Mrs Harold Freese and children of Eldora spent Sunday afternoon at the Oscar Jeske home.
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