Storm Pastures Cause Widespread Crop and Property Damage
Strong winds hail and rain Sunday afternoon caused crop and property damage in Clay township near Steamboat Rock Hardin county. Hailstones the size of walnuts to golf balls destroyed oats corn and alfalfa fields with up to 90 percent loss in some areas. About 30 school windows and many homes roofs were damaged. Injuries to livestock and flying glass affected residents including several named farmers. Many farmers lack hail insurance as damage spreads across fields and yards. CROP DAMAGE continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Steamboat Rock
Hardin County
Claus G. Primus
Floyd van Tiger
Galen Albright
Kenneth Cakerbce
Peter Eckhoff
Hugo Fox
Maurice Smith
Paul Primus
Ed Eckhoff
Ed Oeling
Jim McDonald
Tom Priske
Eldora
Rev Imes Resigns To Take Missionary Post
The Rev Ralph B Imes pastor of the First Congregational Church at Eldora resigns after nine years. He leaves effective August to join home mission work in Rainy River Parish Northern Minnesota. He came to Eldora in 1949 from Arena Wisconsin and holds degrees from Indiana University Chicago University Wisconsin and other institutions. He and his wife have three sons Bill Davey and Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Imes
First Congregational Church
Eldora
Rainy River
Minn
Imes
Arena
Wisc
Navy
Are of Indiana
University of Chicago
L “Alsor
Uni of Wisconsin
William Mary College
Univerty of Michigan
Piv Mes Tmes
Bill
Davey
Tom
Rites Held For Luglan's Mother
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Harry Luglan of Story City at the Story City Immanuel Lutheran Church. She died June 4. Survived by three sons O L Kerrville Tev G L Ames and Dr H D Port Lauderdale Fla. two daughters Mrs B M Howell Story City and Mrs Emil Butler Des Moines. eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Luglan
Story City
A. L. Lugian
Eldora
Immanual Lutheran Church
Luglan
Grill
Dorothea Rorem Luglan
Omboe Island
Spa- Soreo
Norway
O. L
Runkels Return From St Louis Convention
Mr and Mrs Homer Runkel of Eldora returned Friday from St Louis where they represented Eldora senior citizens at the second annual national convention of golden age and senior citizens clubs. Eight workshops covered activities of senior citizens. Eldora group was unique in being composed only of men. Local seniors will assist with Eldora boat display for governors day on Tuesday. Ladies day meeting set for Friday at 2 pm at Howell Boyd home. Ladies asked to bring cookies. Mr Boyd will provide strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Runkel
Eldora
St. Louis
Howell Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Loveless to Arrive for Pine Lake State Park Tour
Governor Herschel Loveless will land at Eldora Municipal airfield about 1 p.m. weather permitting from Mason City for a Pine Lake State Park visit. Local groups seek approval for park improvements including brush clearance, enlarging the upper lake to over 100 acres for motor boating up to 5 horsepower, and trail work. He will tour the lake and park areas, attend a picnic, speak at a summer band concert, and be hosted by local civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Loveless
Eldora Municipal Airfield
Pine Lake State Park
Mason City
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Eldora
Upper
Pine Lake
Eldora C of Con
Local Hospital Listings Include Area Names and Names
In the Hospital- Eldora- Mrs. Glen Miller, George Flett, Benjamin Blane, Mrs. Lula Blackmun, Mrs. C. Lamb, Mrs. Homer Manton, Mrs. Alma Frerichs, Karl Otto, Mrs. William Vigars, Mrs. Retta Sheldon, Whitten-Miss Delores Botterna, Steamboat Rock Mrs. Don Folkerts, New Providence-Fred Mitchell, Mrs. Riley Hadley, Mrs. Don Shaver, Hubbard Walter Dubbers, Albert Schnormeier, Ackley- Mrs. Leo Steinfeldt, Mrs. Christine Piel, Radcliffe-Mrs. Emma Pfiel, Iowa Falls-William Neuenfeldt, Nora Springs- Mrs. Birdie Clark, Des Moines James Oakley, Mrs. Edna Oakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Glen Miller
George Flett
Benjamin Blane
Lula Blackmun
C. Lamb
Homer Manton
Alma Frerichs
Karl_Otto
William Vigars
Retta Sheldon
Whitten
Delores Botterna
Steamboat Rock
Don Folkerts
New Providence
Fred Mitchell
Riley Hadley
Don Shaver
Hubbard
Walter Dubbers
Albert Schnormeier
Ackley
Leo Steinfeldt
Christine Piel
Radcliffe
Emma Pfiel
Iowa Falls
William Neuenfeldt
Nora Springs
Birdie Clark
Des Moines
James Oakley
Edna Oakley
Youth Building Calendar Then and Now
The Youth Building hosts family reunions on June 10 in the wing at noon and June 22 in the wing and kitchen at noon. A wedding reception follows June 22 in the kitchen at 3 00 p.m.
Olsen's Sporting Goods Celebrates First Anniversary Sale
Olsen's Sporting Goods marks its first anniversary in Eldora with a three day sale this week. Holger Olsen relocated from Bell Sportshop on Washington Street to the north side of the square, a former Goodyear site, about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsen
Sporting Goods
Eldora
Holger Olsen
Bell Sportshop
Washington St
Goodyear
Bateson Discusses Magna Carta Trip at Kiwanis Dinner
R. R. Bateson Eldora attorney spoke to the Kiwanis club last Thursday about his visit to Runinede England where Magna Carta was signed. The trip funded by American Bar Association members aided a memorial at the historic site. Kiwanis Lt. Governor Howard Jackson of Mason City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bateson
Eldora
Kiwanis
Runninede
England
American Bar Association
Howard Jackson
Mason City
New vehicle registrations span several Iowa towns
New cars were registered in Hardin county by Jorn Frer ich Steamboat Rock Mercury Gary or Joann Chaplin Iowa Falls Chevrolet Robert or Ruth Blome Hubbard Chevrolet Robert A Freed Eldora Mercury and Kenneth or Helen Curtis Owasa Chevrolet New trucks were registered by Vernon L Madson Alden Dodge and Kinsey Chevrolet Co Iowa Falls Chevrolet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Jorn Frerich
Steamboat Rock
Mercury
Gary
Joann Chaplin
Iowa Falls
Chevrolet
Robert
Ruth Blome
Hubbard
Robert A. Freed
Eldora
Kenneth Or
Helen Curtis
Owasa
Vernon L. Madson
Alden
Dodge
Kinsey Chevrolet Co
Delinquent Taxes Collected in Early 1958 Period
The county treasurer reports $7,215.51 in delinquent taxes collected from January 1 to May 3, 1958, more than the $3,541.17 collected during the same period last year by the office.
Eldora residents fined in local justice court
Thomas D. Monteith of Eldora was fined for failure to keep vehicle under control. Ida Marie Schwarck of Eldora was fined for lacking a valid driver’s license and arrested by the highway patrol. LeRoy F. Stielow of Eldora was fined for speeding at night after highway patrol arrest. Albert Peterson of LaPorte Minnesota was fined for improper passing. Cecil J. Eggleson of Eldora was fined for making excessive noise following arrest by the highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Monteith
Eldora
C. W. Haase Justice of Peace Court
Ida Marie Schwarck
Highway Patrol
LeRoy F. Stielow
Albert Peterson
LaPorte
Minn
Cecil J. Eggleson
Colorado Seniors Award James L. Tull M S Degree
James L. Tull of Eldora earned a Master of Science degree among 1650 University of Colorado seniors receiving degrees on Friday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James E Tull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Tull
James E. Tull
Eldora
University of Colorado
Tull
Wolf to Speak in Steamboat Rock Gymnasium
Elkader Democrat Leonard G. Wolf will address voters June 14 at 6 30 p m in the Steamboat Rock gymnasium outlining his congressional candidacy and platform.
Boat Display for Governor's Day at Casual Living Day
A boat display features vessels owned by Eldora area residents for Governor's Day. The highlighted craft belongs to Paul Mason, the snap foreman, with other boats shown in the event lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Paul Mason
Snap
Fifty Ministers To Make Farm Tour
Fifty ministers from all parts of Hardin County will tour soil conservation practices Monday June 16 at 1 30 pm. Calvin Moore Hardin County Soil Conservation Service agent says the Hardin Soil Conservation District sponsors the event for Conservation Week June 15 22. The Bernnard Reece farm near New Providence and the Harold Marsh farm near Union host the field tour with discussions on soil conservation problems and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Calvin Moore
Hardin County Soil Conservation Service
Hardin Soil Conservation District
Bernnard Reece
New Providence
Harold Marsh
Union
Hardin County Receives State Aid Totals For May
State aid data show May payments for Dependent Children to 7,993 families totaling 1,033,919.50 dollars in the state, with Hardin County at 6,684.50 dollars for 7 families. Old Age Assistance reached 37,201 recipients statewide totaling 2,507,715 dollars, while Hardin County averaged 67.41 dollars per recipient. Blind aid statewide was 120,106.50 dollars to 1,462 people, with Hardin County totaling 451.50 dollars for 7 individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Social Welfare
Hardin County
4-H Girls Name New County Officers At Rally Day
Donna Hadley of Providence Pearls 4-H club was elected president of the county girls 4-H club at Rally Day in the county youth building. Nearly 300 girls, mothers, leaders and guests attended. Other officers included Cynthia Montandon, Alden Cliver Climbers vice president. Nancy Wehrman, Pleasant Peppy Teens secretary-treasurer. Sharon Bourne, Ellis Sunshine Sallies historian. Janet Freed, Eldora Eager Beavers reporter. Winners of the better grooming contest were Cynthia Montandon senior division and Kay Trousdale junior division. Hadley will attend the state 4-H convention at Ames June 18-21. she will also attend a state 4-H camp at Boone on Sunday for pre-convention training. A surprise shower honored Marlene Petersen, county home economist, who will marry June 22. Ribbon winners in junior grooming included Larry Tatum, Sharon Hagen and Kay Trousdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Hadley
Providence Pearls
Cythia Montandon
Alden Clever Climbers
Nancy Wehrman
Pleasant Peppy
Sharon Bourne
Ellis Sunshine Sallies
Janet Freed
Eldora Eager Beavers
Cynthia Montandon
Kay Trousdale
Cynthia
Ames
Miss Hadley
Boone
Des Moines Trio Escape Auto Crash West of Eldora
Three Des Moines residents narrowly escaped death Sunday when their car veered on highway 57 west of Eldora and crashed into a tree near Forrest Sheldon’s home. Driver John Oakley, 18, had minor foot injuries and was released. James Oakley suffered a compound fracture of the right arm along with cuts and bruises. their mother sustained broken ribs and other injuries. They were hospitalized at Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Eldora
Forrest Sheldon
John Oakley
James
Fage Graduates to Start With M Town Law Firm
George Fagg, son of Mr and Mrs George Fagg of Eldora, graduated from Drake University School of Law in Des Moines and will begin a position with the Marshalltown firm Boardman Cartwright and Drake on July 7. His parents attended the commencement in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Fagg
George Fagg
Eldora
Drake University School of Law
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Boardman, Cartwright and Drake
Fagg
Allen to Begin Work at State Training School
James Allen of Nevada has accepted the position of psycho metrist at the State Training School and will begin work June 16. He earned a master's in psychology at Drake University and attended the commencement with his wife and three year old daughter Gwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Nevada
Allen
George Allen
W. H. Wilmont
Feldora
Drake University
Gwen
Five From Area Receive Degrees
William Bowers of Ackley earned a Master of Arts in education at the Iowa State Teachers College commencement. Bachelor of Arts degrees went to Lois Mitchell of New Providence in primary education, Loren M. Olson in junior high education, Donald Bar Bessman in mathematics, and Marlene England in women's physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bowers
Ackley
Iowa State Teachers College
Lois Mitchell
New Providence
Loren M. Olson
Donald Bar Bessman
Marlene England
Miles to Speak on Juvenile Paroles Panel
H I Miles superintendent of the Iowa Training School for Boys Eldora will appear on a panel at the Peace Officers Short Course in Iowa City June 18. The Criminal Investigation class at the University of Iowa will sponsor the event with local peace officers groups and Professor Richard L Holcomb director of the Institute of Public Affairs. Miles will discuss Juvenile Paroles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Miles
Iowa Training School For Boys
Eldora
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Peace Officers
Richard L., Holcomb
Institute of Public Affairs
Miles
Superintendent Huehn Attends State Conference This Week
Kermith S Huehn Hardin county superintendent of schools travels to a state conference with fellow superintendents including Luke Okubdji this week. The meeting aims to discuss educational coordination and policy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermith S. Huehn
Hardin County
Ental
Luke Okubdji
Madole Clubbed By T. S. Boy
A 17 year old training school pupil Larry Haworth is held in county jail after clubbing trainer Clyde Madole last Friday. Madole was struck with a chair leg multiple times and needed stitches. Haworth likely to be charged with assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Haworth
Clyde Madole
Haworth
Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs Hunt At Eldora
Funeral services for Mrs. Elva Reece Hunt 69 of Eldora were held Wednesday at the Andrle Creps Funeral Home with Rev. Savage officiating. Burial followed at New Providence cemetery. She was born October 3, 1888 near New Providence and died May 29 1958 in Jacksonville Florida. Survived by husband Clinton O Hunt son Marvin Keith sisters Lena Reece Sibyl Hoyt brothers Emmer Paul Reece and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Hunt
New Providence
Andrle Creps
Eldora
Lewis D. Savage
Edward Daggs
Howard Clingerman
Merle Froning
C. R. Johnson
Donald Reece
Dixon, Ilinois
Cady Reece
Bradford
Harold Clingerman
Jack C. Crosser
Bernnard Reece
Elva Reece Hunt
William S
Laura Painter Reece
Honey Creek
Jacksonville
Fla
Newburg
Ore
Friends Academy
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
Clinton O. Hunt
Hardin County
Iowa
Ilinois
Florida
Moosehaven
Aped
Elva
Clinton
Society of Friends
Methodist Church
Orange Park
Marvin Keith
Glen Elfyn
Lena Reece
Los Angeles
Calif
Sibyl R. Hoyt
Emmer Reece
Town Palls
Paul Reece
Huntington Park
Holding by State Department of Public Instruction
An event is being held with the State Department of Public Instruction. It began Monday and will continue through Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Eldora Publisher Invited On Navy Cruise Aboard Intrepid
Eldora Herald-Index publisher George R. Stautfacher was invited to be a guest of the Secretary of the Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid during the Midshipman cruise in Europe. He will sail June 24 to July 25 with Ralph Bastain, traveling from Patuxent River to Lisbon then Oslo, Rotterdam, and Hamburg before returning to the United States by July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Stautfacher
Herald-Index
Secretary of the Navy
Intrepid
Naval Academy
Ten from Hardin county to receive SUI degrees Friday
Ten residents from Hardin county join 1,250 State University of Iowa graduates to receive degrees Friday. Eldora residents Terry Stilley and Sandra L. Bailey will earn an M A and a B A respectively. Hubbard and Union natives receive advanced degrees while Radcliffe graduates include medicine and commerce degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
State University of Iowa
Terry Stilley
Eldora
Sandra L. Bailey
Peter Boeke
Hubbard
Harry W. Shearer
Union
Radcliffe
Lowell A. Luhman
Alferd Amundson, Jr
Kathleen Amundson Stumine
Harold iVeter
John E. Ven Eheen
Ackley
Jaw O
Richard Lb. Gaulke
Alden
Improper Passing Fine in Eldora Mayor Court
Alvin Leroy Hill of Alden was fined in Eldora Mayor court last week for improper passing. Arrest was by Highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Leroy Hill
Alden
Eldora
Highway Patrol
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. B. Imes
Runkels
Lakes
Loveless
Olsen’s Sporting Goods
J. P. Court
Raleigh King
Eldora Senior Citizens
Herald
Soil Conservation Week
Hardin
Blue Pat Winters
Carol Gaede
Barbara Allen
Judy Ryken
Karen Bright
Marlys Kosanke
Karen Engel
Mary Helvig
Anita Wegner
Mary Durbin
Ruth Wilmsmeyer
Larry Tatum
Sharon Hagen
Connie Miller
Diane Hauser
Karla Kurtz
Joyce Hoffman
Sharon Diebler
Elaine Shugar
Ann Harrison
Jeanne Ee
Cynthia Mantandon
Nancy ‘Wehrman
Pean Arres
Fage
M’town Law Firm
Madole
T. S. Boy
Mrs. Hunt
Wil
Lisbon
Portugal
Sandra Bailey
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