Centennial Project Revitalizes Eldora Cemetery by Lutheran Walther League
The Lutheran Walther League spent Sundays cleaning and beautifying the abandoned Eldora cemetery as a centennial project. They faced cold winds and scorching sun yet built a permanent, dignified resting place for Eldora’s early settlers, enriching town memory and civic responsibility. The effort earned praise as one of Eldora’s finest centennial deeds.
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Lutheran Walther League
Eldora
League
Radcliffe Fourth Eagle Spread by Geo Ward
Yesterday’s events recounted 65 years ago note Geo Ward spreading the eagle at Radcliffe on the Fourth. The Iowa Industrial school is crowded with 363 boys, work begins on a 74 foot water tower to support a large tank, and milk-shakes boost a local firm’s patronage alongside expanded law volumes for Albrook and Hardin.
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Geo. Ward
Radcliffe
Iowa Industrial School
Albrook & Hardin
Eldora centennial memories share town pride
Mrs Katharine Piper recalls Eldora's centennial impact Twenty five years since arrival she notes deeper town ties and appreciation for locals. She describes window displays attic finds and memorabilia inspiring children and visitors. Eldora caravan sights and humor highlight community spirit and aging memories.
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Eldora
Eldora and Hardin County News Highlights 1938
1938 notes include H J Schmitz named president of the treasurer section, Eldora Rotary Pioneer dinner, Hay Hadley fetching top cattle price, Hunt Oil to operate Eldora bulk plant, Ginger Rogers and James Stewart in Vivacious Lady at New Grand, American Legion bath house opening at Pine Lake, Edgar McCarthy buying Smith acreage for a hatchery building, Reisinger ponies placing in Des Moines show, 1862 American flag owned by Phil Baker, J R Bahne named Eldora postmaster nominee, Central States Electric starts a $500000 generating plant near Eldora, and Pine Lake women golfers sweeping the Iowa Falls Invitational events.
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H. J. Schmitz
Hardin County
Town County Officers’ Association
Eldora
Shell Petroleum Company
Hunt Oil Company
American Legion
Pine Lake
Edgar McCarthy
Smith
Washington Street
Elliott Hatchery
Forum excerpts on farm measures and aid to Pakistan
Ed notes Wendell S. Clam pitts Washington trip with House and Senate leaders. Quoted remarks discuss soil conservation payments, budget debates, and farm policy. Reports on a House Agriculture hearing and a bill to grant 700000 bushels of surplus wheat free to Pakistan, framed as both famine relief and strategic aid.
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Wendell S. Clampitt
Washington, D.C
House
Senate
Guy Gillette
Cong
H. R. Gross
House Agricultural Committee
Hardin County
Farm Bureau
Grange
Truman
Pakistan
China
Quaker Lobby and Traffic Tips in One Reading
A mix of remarks on disarmament and the Friends Committee on National Legislation with notes on Senator Gillette and a 34 senator resolution, followed by safety driving guidance urging signaling and correct turns. It reflects period concerns with disarmament and civic mieux respect, plus practical driving instructions.
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U.S
Santa Claus
Gillette
Pakistan
Senate
Friends’ Committee On
Washington
FCNL
E. Raymond Wilson
Bill Davidson
Stanwood
Wilson
Society of Friends
It's Safe To Say Turning Corners Causes Most Mistakes
The piece argues drivers err more while turning than on other maneuvers. It suggests habits from early experiences in old model cars shape cornering mistakes. It notes the common issues encountered in making a right hand turn.
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Jane
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Eldora Herald-Ledger
Hardin
Iowa
Herald-Ledger
Iowa Press and
Jay Newcomer
Pipestone
Minn
Chas. Kasiscchke
New Providence
Kasischke
Herman Dreier
Frank Morris
Frank Clampitt
Whitten
Will Eggles
Park
Brie
Edora
Steamboat Rock
John Walker Place
H. Potgeter Grain Company
Hardy & Huen
City Water Works
New Lutheran Church
Training School Park
Court House Lawn
Eldora Newspapers
Katharine Piper
Helen Hunt
Clara Stirlow
Rachel Anderson
Nancy Greene
Lorena Vilmont
Betty Felton
Pam Felton
Steven
David Lloyd George
Spain
Marshalltown
Ginger Rogers
James Stewart
New Grand Theater
K. E. Reisinger
Bidora
Des Moines
Phil Baker
Flint
Mich
Baker
J. R. Bahne
Central States Electric Company
14Th Avenue
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Iowa Falls
Herald - Index
Hind
Shelone
Sholt Ol
Vilmont Furniture
Hill
Sinclair
Sinclair Motor Oils
Correll & Stielow, Eldora
Yu Automobile
Buick
Eldora Motor CO
Eldora, Iowa
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