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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
1
State advocates celebrate Iowa dairy industry during June Dairy Month noting butter and dairy products generate over 278,000 dollars daily in out state sales and about 160 million dollars yearly for farmers. Economists say dairy income circulates through wages, stores, and community growth, building wealth and health.
Eldora Junction gains a post office with W L Utley as postmaster. Old Co I and D depot torn down for new basement work. A child fell from a second story window but landed safely on an awning and sidewalk. A carriage runaway injured Mrs Morse and occupants after a gunshot frightened the team. Political conventions formed a joint ticket among three parties. Landslide near Harin City filled river bed and widened the watercourse. Edgington eating house closes as brick business house rises. Mrs W C Frazier fatally burned from a paint can on stove. A Harris fell and fractured a shoulder after a basement trap door accident. A J Bachman now owns two billiard halls. A barn burned at E S Thompson’s farm saving five horses. Standpipe at Alden struck by lightning disrupting water and lights. paving crews advance. highway surveys to connect Jefferson highway and Rough Woods routes. American Legion purchases a slide for Pine Lake, costing about $700 plus a $100 outfit. Newcomer trip to Los Angeles noted along with several weather and flood incidents. CCC damwork began near Iowa Falls. more dam projects planned near New Providence. Hubbard creamery picnic features Gov Kraschel. Burglars hit Buckeye business trio, stealing about $100. Canoe accident at Des Moines during carrier picnic. An amateur talent contest is planned for June. Sunday school faced a rain flood cleanup. Robertson school to be rebuilt after a fire. Hardin County 4-H rally day honors Eastman Nuckolls for 4-H service. Eight entrants for the Washington Street soapbox derby. Eldora Implement changes with L Hubbard sole owner after buying Greenwald interest.
Mrs Katharine Piper reports the June bulletin notes Carl Caswell adds The Keet Korner to his column page with a parakeet drawing and light humor. He notes Clarinda readers’ interest in parakeets and quips about keeping pets, fashion debates, and daily life anecdotes from Eldora to Brook family mentions.
At the June meeting of the Ladies Aid society six boxes of clothing were packed for Hamburg flood victims and a $5 contribution sent. President Mrs. Seward led devotions, Maltbie D. Babcock’s poem and the hymn This Is My Fathers World were shared, with two songs by Mary and Carol Chrissman. Twenty one adults and five guests attended, hostesses served refreshments, and visits by callers from Indianola and Marshalltown were noted along with several local hospital updates and travel reports. Missionary talks by Mr. and Mrs. Layman on the Chickasaw Indians in Oklahoma were given at the Christian Church. A neighbors’ picnic for the Longs was also noted.
Mrs. Bertha Smith hosts visits from San Francisco relatives of Jack Brady and family. Marshalltown guests Jess Lile and daughter, with J R Martin Tulsa and Andrew J Martin Des Moines, call on Bertha Smith. Nedra Abbas of Ackley stays with EB Frerichs. Neil Boysen and German-born wife attend a goodwill shower at Peter Heldt’s. about 60 relatives and friends attend. N P Jensen returns from University hospital Iowa City. Wm Beck of Burlington visits sister B J Hilers and cousin Henrietta.
Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson their daughter Jo Ann and Mrs Wm Eckel traveled to Des Moines on Friday to attend a graduation event and support the graduate.
Andrew Martin is awarded a doctor of osteopathy degree from Still Osteopath School after completing a series of exercises and coursework. The accomplishment marks a milestone in his medical education and professional training.
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