Steamboat Rock Community News Briefs
Steamboat Rock area notes include Elizabeth Eckhoff returning from Kanawha and plans for Egypt along with extended family visits. Visitors: John Neihaus in Ackley and Weld Veld Neihaus in John Veld home. Marjorie Jaspers to depart for Egypt. open house held with about 60 relatives. Traveling groups and get togethers feature farmers and families across Marshalltown Pella Eldora and Eldora area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Eckhoff
Ance Baker
Kanawha
John Neihaus
Casper Neihaus
Ackley
Ben Jaspers
Marjorie Jaspers
Egypt
Duane Steinfeldt
Ray Teske
Eldora
Betty Huyser
Adriana Vander Meulen
Pella
Iowa
Wisconsin
John Weld
Marvin
Clem Rash
Marshalltown
George Primus
Gladys
Carol
Ben Havens
Ernest Otto
Brazilian Battle Ball at Movieland Animal Stars at Hardin fair
An exciting exhibition from Hollywood titled Brazilian Battle Ball features a giant six foot ball and fast spills as teams battle toward goals. The game is chaotic with horses joining in to kick and push the ball. Movieland Animal Stars appears at the Hardin County Fair Tuesday afternoon and evening, August 14.
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South America
Zilian
Hollywood
Calif
Hardin County Fair
Local families attend multiple gatherings this weekend
Sunday evening callers in the Jake Veld home included the Swear Luiken and Roy Luiken families with Ruth, plus the Otto Luiken clan and others near Wellsburg. The Koenigsberg reunion occurred at Wellsburg park. Various visits followed from Cedar Falls to Des Moines with extended family staying in Ackley and Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Timmer
Ackley
Ruth Luiken
Karla Frerichs
Cathryn Snider
Brenda Bear
Delores Luiken
Carole Lou Reiter
Carl Reiter
Clarence Veld
Marshalltown
Jake Weld
Quick Cash Classified Ad for Don’t Wants Sell
Local classified advert offers quick cash for unwanted items. Drop off details include contact options and general guidance on what qualifies as acceptable items for rapid buyout.
Six Youths Face Court Over Thefts In Iowa
Statements tied several youths to thefts with arrests extending to Grundy and Mason City. Six youths appeared in Mason City court Friday and were released on bond. Hackney, who returned to Eldora, was jailed in Grundy county awaiting bond. Bottema remained in Mason City jail awaiting bond. Sheriff Hodgson said additional youths were implicated but no evidence of their involvement. Mason City sheriff planned to seek Farley’s return from Korea.
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Mason City
Hackney
Eldora
Grundy County
Bottema
Hodgson
Farley
Korea
Industry Promotion Group Organized At Iowa Falls
At the charter meeting of the Iowa Falls Industrial Development Corp Robert Barlow president of the Iowa Falls State bank was named president. Vice-presidents include Carl Hamilton Vinal McCoy Robert Santee Paul Barker with Karl Schmidt secretary and W W Johnson treasurer. Directors list George Nissly Angus Crawford Don Barker T S Gentle Robert Welden M D Gilbert Jr Fred Halbig Harlan Leonard Dr L F Parker H L Shoemaker. Officers and directors serve until the Oct 10 annual meeting with first regular meeting Aug 1. About 1700 dollars was raised from shares at 25 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls Industrial Development Corp
Robert Barlow
Iowa Falls State Bank
Carl Hamilton
Vinal McCoy
Robert Santee
Paul Barker
Karl Schmidt
W. W. Johnson
George Nissly
Angus Crawford
Don Barker
T. S. Gentle
Robert Welden
M. D. Gilbert
Fred Halbig
Harlan Leonard
L. F. Parker
H. L. Shoemaker
Armed Forces Sets Physical Exam Standards
The Armed Forces set the rules for physical mental and moral fitness for military service. Local boards may order pre induction exams but the normal route is an Armed Forces Examining Station. Reading and writing are required. criminal records and moral waivers are addressed. transfers between local boards are limited. Class IV-F covers disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Selective Service
Glen Whorrall
Hardin County Local Board
Iowa turkey crop forecast boosts 1953 industry value
In 1953 Iowa expects a turkey crop of 4 to 44 million birds, with the industry’s value rising toward 40 million dollars. The projection reflects growth in overall production and related lines within the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
For Rent Sleeping Room Near Green Street
Classified ad notes a sleeping room for rent with contact phone 405. In Eldora.
Deed transfers list for several 1955 56 Iowa properties
A compilation of property deed transfers dated 1955 and 1956 involving W F Tresemer Alice Fallerby Eldora Voll John DeWitt Gifford Pettigrew F W Deschamp D W Bromley C J Sheldon E M Bromley A Voigt Virginia Voigt W Heffelmeier Anna Rogers Minnie Nott Alma Cunda I A Nichols Jr Eldora Alden Steamboat Rock Alden McNertney F Mulford R L Steffen Ben Mulford's Add F W Deschamp RF Mansel and others, detailing lot and land descriptions across Elkport Sheffield Sheffield's Add Eldora Alden Ben Mulford's Add and related subdivisions.
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W. F. Tresemer
Alice Fallerby
O. L
Eldora K. G. Voll
John DeWitt
Elk
Sheffield
Gifford L. G. Pettigrew
F. W. Deschamp
D. W. Bromley
C. J. Sheldon
E4sw
E. M. Bromley
Esw
Blk
Steamboat Rock
J. S. Nott
Minnie Nott
BIE
Alden Alma Cunda
I. A. Nichols, Jr
Lis
F. Lawrence McNertney
Eldora B. F. Mulford & Wf
R. L. Steffen & Wf
Ben Mulford
F. F.w.deschamp & Wf
RF. Mansel & Wf
Land
Turkey Industry Growth Featured At Iowa Festival
W. E. Thoreson, president of the Iowa Turkey Federation, opened a 10 day Midsummer Turkey Festival as Iowa celebrates substantial growth. He noted Iowa ranks third in turkey production and cash receipts, praising the state’s turkey quality and reliance on corn, oats and barley. The festival runs July 26 through August 6 under Gov. Leo A. Hoegh’s auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. E. Thoreson
Ellsworth
Iowa Turkey Federation
Leo A. Hoegh
Thoreson
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
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Mrs
Rena Frerichs
Clarence Weld
Jake Veld
Eldon
John Veld
Arol Pash
Des Moines
Albert Ross
David
Ed Frerichs
Gary
Herman Primus
Elizabeth
Alan
Mary
Neal Jaspers
Alvin Jaspers
Craig Claassen
Wellsburg
Terry Folkerts
Herald - Ledger
van Johnson
Baker Street
New Grand Theatre
del Monte
Texas
Eri Gre
Iowa Falls
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Guernsey
Prestdale
Carrol D. Cobb
Westlynn
F. M. Cobb
Shakespeare
Old River Bridge
CHE
Eldora Ideal Laundry
Eldora, Iowa
Eldora Livestock
Reisinger, Heltibridle & Dobson
Turkey
Briardale
Swift
Franks
Elsheimer
All Meat
Tender Leaf Black Tea
AJAX
Schumachers
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