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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1953
Page
2
A call for shared responsibility in education. It argues that education is not solely the domain of teachers but a societal duty. Parents, communities, media, and local commerce shape youth through daily interactions and attitudes. Improved understanding and support are needed for better school programs and funding.
A tornadic storm swept through the county causing multiple structural damages near New Providence and along the Iowa River. Homes toppled, schoolhouses damaged, and fences blown down as crews work to recover. Fortunate survivors aided by residents helped subdue hazards after the event.
A reader recalls a May 1898 Delineator issue noting dresses, manners, shoes, and domestic tips. The column mentions nylon, cosmetics, bust forms, and a push for modern thought, alongside local items: Alvin Edgar’s Iowa Bandmasters role, a new paint and wallpaper shop, Eldora air show plans, and a belated Eldora Merchants game with Waterloo V.P.W. at the Fairgrounds.
Centenary committee head lists 350 letter invitations to former Eldora residents for a three day celebration at month end. Readers share vivid memories from Hardin County towns and roads, including rides on Eastern sleds, school days, and local family histories. A San Diego contractor recalls sliding down Steve Burke Hill, while Clara Scott Armstrong recounts 1853 marriage and Hardin County Bank service. The piece also notes spray advice for local orchards, including ferbam and lime sulfur cautions.
Hardin County home orchardists can gauge timing for calyx or petal fall spray as petals drop from apple trees. Once about 90 percent of petals fall, spray should be applied to protect developing fruit and reduce pest and disease risk.
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