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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1952

Page

6

Eldora Man Among Four Injured in County Crashes

One Eldora man and three Hardin county residents were hurt in two Friday night accidents. Kermit L. Setchell, 45, was hospitalized after a head on crash west of the Training School on Highway 5. Nehring, 18, Iowa Falls, was treated and released. Charges for failure to yield filed. Nehring not held. A second collision near Buckeye hospitalizes Mrs. Harry Fry of Iowa Falls.

Eldora Hardin County Kermit L. “Kay” Setchell Harry Fry Iona Falls REA Iowa Falls Buckeye Setchell Nehring State Conservation Officer Eldora Memorial Hospital Emery Nehring RFD 3 Eldora Hospital Harold Marshman Paul Hodgson Webster City Johnson Motor Co Iowa Carl Condon

Fire Guts Iowa Falls Building Monday

A fire of undetermined origin gutted the building housing the Maid Rite Sandwich Shop the American Legion club rooms the Iowa Falls Advertiser and a barber shop. The conflagration likely started in the Maid Rite kitchen. Fire crews received the alarm at 5 27 a.m. and remained on scene past ten o'clock.

Iowa Falls American Legion Club

Nuckolls Takes Leave From Bank Eldora Official Takes One Year Absence

Eastman Nuckolls, vice president of Hardin County Savings Bank, will take a year long leave of absence from the Eldora bank. Mr and Mrs W Nuckolls are mentioned in connection with the announcement.

Eastman Nuckolls Hardin County Savings Bank Eldora Bank W Nuckolls

Nuckolls Family Heads South for Health Trip

Eastman Nuckolls and daughter Joyce left for Sarasota Florida for six weeks to test if Florida climate improves Joyce's health. Nuckolls has served 32 years at the bank starting as bookkeeper and remains vice president. His father, the late James Nicklos, had 52 years in the bank at his death. The trip is described as an experiment and they may return to Eldora to make their home.

Joyce Sarasota,Fla Florida Nuckolls James Lick- OS Banke Haa Eldora Papers

Farmers Mutual Hold Annual Meet Next Thursday

The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Hardin and Franklin Counties will hold its annual meeting at the secretary's office in Iowa Falls next Thursday June 12 at 10:00 a.m. Officers will be elected and other business discussed.

Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Hardin Franklin Counties Iowa Falls

Three Leave In June Draft Call

Three Hardin County men selected in the June draft call left Eldora Monday for Des Moines where they will be inducted into the armed forces. They are Marion Van Dyk Steamboat Rock Irvin Schmuck Hubbard and Rodney Bamford Iowa Falls.

Hardin County Eldora Des Moines Marion van Dyk Steamboat Rock Irvin Scmuck Hubbard Rodney Bamford Iowa Falls

City to spray alleys in Eldora district Thursday

Eldora officials vote to spray alleyways with DDT Thursday continuing a prior year program. The Crosley Farm store will handle the spraying with help from city workers.

Eldora Crosley Farm

Over 5,000 Attend 3 Day Pony Sale Top Price 1050

Pony fanciers from 15 states swarmed into El Dora for the K. E. Reisinger and Sons 6th Annual National All-Pony Sale. More than 600 head sold in three days under a large tent. Little Blonde topped at 1050 dollars, bought by Stofer Stofer and Salley of Reedsburg. The sale drew buyers from 15 states with average ponies bringing 759 for the top ten and 421.55 for the first 100.

Eldora K. E. Reisinger and Sons J. E. Moyer and Sons Marshalltown Stofer Curtis Candy Co Missouri Reisinger St. Petersburg Fla Parker LaPorte Ind Harry L. Miner Stockport Ben Heltibridle Edward Car Dwight Heldbridle K. E. Reisinger Gregg Fred Reed Yount Herald-Index

Begin Work On Hunt Bldg remodeling Dodge-Plymouth showroom

Work began Friday on remodeling the R. M. Hunt building showroom for Dodge-Plymouth in the west Edgington avenue block. Johnson Motor Co Hunt Oil Co and a service station occupy the building. The plan by owner R. M. Hunt calls for a glassed in showroom facing Edgington large enough for three cars. The existing garage entrance will become a glassed in office and a new garage entrance will be placed on the west wall facing 14th street. J G Cervetti Steamboat Rock is handling the project.

Dodge-Plymouth R. M. Hunt Edgington Avenue Johnson Motor Co Hunt Oil Co Edgington 14Th Street J. G. Cervetti Steamboat Rock

Hardin County 4-H Rally Elects Officers At New Providence

More than 320 4-H Club girls leaders and guests gathered for Hardin County Rally Day at New Providence. Rosemary Lyon of Union Peppy Pals was elected county president, Harriet Lauterbach vice president, Marilyn Tysdahl secretary, and Audrey Rudolph historian. Ceremonies installed retiring officers and honored Cecil Rooks as honorary member. Brunhild Wyner won the County Better Groomed Girl contest and will go to the state.

Hardin County New Providence Rosemary Lyon Harriet~Lauterbach Alden Clever Climbers Marilyn Tysdahl Concord Cheerful Chums Audrey Rudolph Eldora Happy Hustlers Betty Clark Ellis Sunshine Sallies Brunhild Wegener Concord Cherful Chums Lois Mitchell Providence Pearls Mary Jo Relan Alden Clever Climbers Cecil Rooks Eldora Alden Clever Climbers Club Happy Hardin Homemakers Club Bruce Hadley Wayne Fonken Grundy Center Brunhild Wyner

Learn to Swim School Opens South Hardin Areas

Registrations are being taken for the Red Cross Learn to Swim program in the South Hardin area. Ages five to the eighth grade are eligible with parental permission and a doctor's certificate. Classes start at Pine Lake Beach with three weekly sessions for six to eight weeks. Local coordinators include Loy Smith and assistants Marjorie Willig and Peggy Schlampp.

South Hardin The Red Cross Piney Lake Beach Ith Smith Loy Smith Feathers Marjorie Willig Peggy- Schlampp Cansis

Mrs VanPatter Heads Legion Auxiliary Slate

Mrs C A VanPatter was named to head the new slate for the coming year at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting held Thursday evening at the post hall. Vice-president is Mrs R R Bateson with a slate of officers including Second vice-president Mrs Joe Kramer co-chairman of the annual Poppy Sale Mrs George Janssen secretary Mrs Helen Blum treasurer Mrs E J Matheson chaplain Mrs Merle Sherbon sergeant at arms Mrs Carl Orgell historian Mrs Doyle Felton. Board of directors named are Mrs R W King Jr Mrs H Fallerby and Mrs S E Oli. A token gift was given to retiring president Mrs Grace Rutherford who is moving from Egore to Iowa. New officers will be installed July 3. Social hour followed the election with refreshments served by Mrs Elvin Ryan Mrs A E Anderson Mrs Jack Butler and Mrs Luther Creson.

C. A. VanPatter American Legion Auxiliary Post Hall R. R. Bateson Joe Kramer, Jr George Janssen Helen Blum E. J. Matheson Merle Sherbon Carl Orgell Doyle Felton Grace Rutherford Egore Iowa Alls Elvin Ryan A. E. Anderson Jack Butler Luther Creson

Martin Is State 4 H Candidate From Hardin County

Hardin County 4 H committee selects Roland Bud Martin as Hardin County’s nominee for state 4 H officer. A state committee will pick eight candidates and four officers at the 4 H boys short course in Ames from June 24 to 26. Martin is favored for his 4 H project success leadership in his local club and county activities and his all around character.

Hardin County Roland Bud) Martin Ames Stalta

Cash Day Gift Awards at Tomorrow's Event

The chamber of commerce secretary Doyle Fel ton says four cash gifts will be awarded at tomorrow's Cash Day. Prizes include 100 dollars, 50 dollars and two prizes of 25 dollars each.

Chamber of Commerce Doyle Felton

Scouts Attend Tama Reservation Camp From Eldora

The Eldora Boy Scouts Roger Leuthold John Rooks Gary Lettow Chuckie Van Pat ter Gary Frazier Gary Harrington Kendall Huehn Billy Hodgson Bobby Mairs Jan DeCook Mark Metland and Donald Wes reported back Sunday after attending the Tama reservation camp. Dr W J Mack of Hubbard accompanied the group as councilor until Thursday when Jas Metland took over for the rest of the camp period.

Eldora Tama Reservation Roger Leuthold John Rooks Gary Lettow Chuckie van Patter Gary Frazier Gary Harrington Kendall Huehn Billy Hodgson Bobby Mairs Jan DeCook Mark Metland Donald Wes W. J. Mack Hubbard Jas, Metland

MASONS TO CONFER AT ELDORA LODGE MEETING

The Eldora Masonic Lodge will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m with two second degrees to be conferred in addition to the regular session.

Eldora Masonic Lodge

4-H Training Meeting Highlights Demonstrations

4-H members and club leaders gathered Thursday evening June 5 at the Extension Office for a training session on 4-H demonstrations. Director Dick Pulse spoke on presentation values while Roland Martin and Roy Brown of the Hardin Stockmen 4-H club demonstrated constructing farrowing jackets. Participants reviewed strengths and weaknesses and planned demonstrations for the county achievement show in August.

Dick Pulse Roland Martin Roy Brown Hardin Stockmen

Popular Fishing Derby Set For Father’s Day Joy

The second annual free Fishing Derby for Kiddies will be held Sunday June 15 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the fish rearing ponds south of the custodian's residence. Open to all under 16 with registrations 1:00 to 2:00. Three to four thousand brood fish stocked. $100 in cash prizes. Judges Kay Settechall and Walt Harvey. Free candy and soda for all. Contestants supply tackle. parents may not assist. Separate prizes for each category and a wildlife display by a state conservation mobile unit at Pine Lake. Committees listed.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Eldora Business Men Kay Setchell Eldora Walt Harvey Marshalltown Pine Lake George Rubew O. R. Lamb Ralph Allbee Merle Stevens Bob Krejci Charles Schafer Charles Pearce Clifton Crosser

Miss Barbara Row’s Stay With Hathaway at Whitten

Miss Barbara Row spent several days last week in the Millard Hathaway home at Whitten.

Barbara Row Millard Hathaway Whitten

Eldora Resurfaces 18 Blocks As City Expands Streets

Work begins on an $11,000 city street program resurfacing 18 blocks and eight intersections. A rock base with clay and gravel is laid on eight blocks in the southwest. New blacktop on two blocks near Rocks Implement and north of the post office, two inches thick. Eight more blocks and eight intersections to get a seal coat. V C Benderoff of Des Moines is the contractor. city crews handle grading in the sewer project area. A special meeting also hires a full time street sweeper for the business district. New house permits go to Paul Mason on West Edgington and W C Wieman on Nuckolls second addition. Fred W Horton gets a garage permit east of the hotel. Beer and cigarette licenses issued.

Eldora Jim Bales Eldora Motor Pine Lake Motor V. C. Benderoff Des Moines Paul Mason Nuckolls Edgington Avenue W. C. Wieman Floyd Price Fred W. Horton Eldora Business Houses

Barr Plans New Implement Building Ahead of Construction

Barr Farm Equipment has a permit to build an implement building and warehouse on the corner lot east of King's Service on West Edgington avenue. The council granted the permit Friday night. Bob Barr, owner, says plans are drawn and a start date is not yet set.

Two Inmates Recaptured After Telecast Escape

Two Des Moines youths Eugene L. Morgan eighteen and Martin Hoover sixteen fled after taking part in a WOI TV program To Our Care at Ames Friday night. Police recaptured them on Boone Street about 4 am Saturday. Morgan sang God Bless America and Hoover played trumpet on the telecast before their escape. It is believed they took a train from Ames.

Ames Boone Street Boone Eugene L. Morgan Martin Hoover Des Moines Morgan Hoover Woi-Tv

Yike Family Returns Home After Midwest Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Yike and their son of Eagle River Wisconsin returned home Sunday following visits with Mrs. Elsie Howard and other relatives in Eldora and with relatives at Ackley.

Homer Yike Eagle River Wisc Elsie Howard Eldora Ackley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert D. Nehring Sarasota, Florida Farmers’ Mutual Shetland Colts Pat Lye Crete Joe Wood A. V. Staley Cloverdale Harold Parker Ohio Illinois Minnesota Michigan Kansas Tennessee Wyoming Colorado Oklahoma Kentucky Nebraska Wisconsin Indiana North Dakota Paul V. Newman Charleston Illand Hunt King Tut W. L. Yount Altoona Leon Robinson Dunkirk Vonley Diltz el- Gora Union Jess Broer Harriett Blome Leo Knight Radcliffe H. L. Moeller K. S. Wooten L. L. Long Pine Lake Beach Mrs. VanPatter Legion Auxiliary R. W. King, Jr H. Fallerby S. E. Oli Martin Masons VFW Post Curtis Candy
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