11 Jun 1957
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
1
A compact newspaper notice lists staff roles including George R. Stout as News Editor and Clarence Sallee at business promotion alongside Katharine Piper a mechanical foremad and other editors and readers.
A. Weber reports from 1,800 dealers that the female homemaker remains central at home despite new pressures. The modern woman is more creative and efficient, with fully automatic machines threading themselves and tracing designs like a pantograph, helping embroider, monogram, and personalize store-bought dresses.
Yesterday’s notes recount Eldora Junction establishing W L Utley as postmaster, the old C I and D depot torn down, and basement work on the new building. Several local incidents include a child’s fall near the post office, a runaway injuring Mrs Morse, and three political conventions with a joint ticket.
A reader recounts gossip from a Hawthorne Club dinner at Lloyds in Marshalltown with neighbors and sales talk. The piece blends remarks on salespeople, customer resistance, and humorous anecdotes about outfits and water ski lessons, noting age views and comfort with air conditioning.
In a Humboldt Independent letter, a reader condemns the anti trust division for forcing Eastman Kodak to abandon onsite color film processing. The writer recalls the old plan where processing was included with film sales, enabling travelers to mail rolls from abroad and receive finished pictures at home. The change allegedly causes inconvenience and loss of convenience.
The article reports John Foster Dulles calling for a quick start in disarmament, stressing speed over scope and aiming for rapid progress in Europe or elsewhere. It notes Britain’s next day pivot to China and questions if haste may reflect the era’s brinkmanship.
A compact guide notes how to place a classified ad to auction off unwanted items. It explains steps to draft clear descriptions, set fair prices, and track responses for efficient selling.
In a West Des Moines Express item Dorothy introduces a pink eyed parakeet named Lady. During a flight mishap the bird shed its tail feathers, leaving the owner remorseful as Dorothy questions the gender of Lady and laments the loss of the prized plumage.
The Reinbeck Courier reports that the Democratic Party is now aligned with union labor, not farmers. It cites Des Moines filibusters over bill H. W. 245 and notes significant labor funding in Iowa campaigns, arguing farmers cannot rely on Democrats for aid.
A witty Emmetsburg Reporter item mocks a Carl Wigdahl emporium gadget that cooks meals in minutes. It jokes the device could let a pet host dinner, speed up chores, and push workday hours, suggesting the push toward quicker living may steal leisure.
Town officials remind Premium On Education Town eighth graders have finished required schooling and must choose their path. Editors urge pursuing education for future rewards and warn against ignorance. Red Cross drive status noted as depleted, an emergency appeal may follow.
The Red Cross is asked to respond as devastating tornadoes sweep Kansas City and Missouri towns. Radar and media coverage reveal homes destroyed in seconds, leaving communities desolate with limited resources for the injured and homeless.
A family favorite for Father’s Day features a Porterhouse steak, broiled to perfection. Meat expert Reba Staggs shares simple tips on broiling distance, browning each side, and serving piping hot with French fries, buttered carrots, salad, sour cream dressing, French bread, and apple pie.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.