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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

5

New Law Ends Center Parking in Eldora

Eldora implements center parking ban after four to two council vote. The decision followed a special meeting with officials and doctors pushing for a municipal hospital plan. Mayor opposed return to side parking, citing regulation and safety benefits. petitions from citizens influenced but did not reverse the action.

Eldora Eit Moser Brown Davis Protheroe Farg Caltee Mmister D. M. Nyquist E. 0. Koeneman Fidora C. F. Stauffer C. J. Piper John Nissen Fred Horton Emeny Sation Ilegal Ecouncic

Fingerprints Tie Suspect to Two Past Arrests

Sheriff J E Davidson received a Friday message from J Edgar Hoover stating the fingerprints of the man who jumped before a train near Sherman on Tuesday last week match those of Frank Allen. Allen was arrested in San Bernardino California in April 1920 and in Laramie Wyoming in May 1930 for trespassing in past cases. The birthplace given is Missouri.

J. E. Davidson Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Sherman Frank Allen San Bernardino Calif Laramie Wyo California Missouri

Judge Clock Scheduled One Day Terms in July

A one day term of the district court is set for Thursday July 1 with Judge Sherwood A Clock of Hampton. Expected business includes signing of orders hearing motions probate matters and routine securities. Another one day term is listed for Judge T G Garfield on July 20.

Sherwood A. Clock Hampton T. G. Garfield

Des Moines Men Coming July 13

The manufacturers' and jobbers' bureau of Des Moines plans a visit to Elders at noon on Tuesday July 13. They have arranged to have luncheon at the tum served by the host.

Manufacturers’ and Jobbers' Bureau The Des Moines Caramerce Tum

Osage Leads In School Costs With $47.24 Per Pupil

A Taxpayers association survey shows operating cost per pupil for 1925 26 in 19 jows cities ending June 20 1926. Osage district tops at 47.24 dollars per pupil based on average daily attendance. Mystic is lowest at 12.97 dollars, Eldora 29.10, and lows Faille 32.41 including the junior.

Schont Tasde Taxpayers Association Oper Jows Osage Mystic Eldora

Hardin girls win prize at state meeting

Hardin county won the state prize in the music recognition contest at Ames during the state convention of girls 4-H clubs. Five Hardin girls Mari e ne Northrup Margaret Vigers Arleta Lake and others tied with Fayette Pocahontas and Tama counties as top contestants. About 2000 people attended the convention with twenty four Hardin delegates.

Loretta Rideout Steamboat Rock Arleta Lake Jows Falls Dee Moines Register Hardin County Girls Ames Register Hardin Firsl Fayette Pocahonas Tama Arieta Dake Hardin County Mariene Northrup Margaret Wimart Arieta Lake Deri Manson Marjorie Reed Aid Alng Ernestine Hroer Maartene Northrup Ther Ames Harold Waveer Union Sere A Usik Neils Larsen Iowa Loretta Hidowt Merjoris Reed Radcliffe Arlene Christianson Ernestine Troer Margaret Hanson Hubbard Donna Mac Hauser Whotten Sarah Hart Union Lucie Dreier New Providence Doris Musson Nellie Warnet Betty Theis Velvadere Parker Alden Fhynlte Heitisnd Ackley Harold Hauser Loren

Officer Praises Condition of Camp at Eldora visit

Lt Col Mack Garr of the 14th Cavalry Fort Dee Moines reported the CCC camp at Eldora looked the best and in the finest condition he had ever seen it. He informed Lt John Gibbs the camp was well maintained during his Wednesday morning visit, a recurring review by the visiting officer.

Mack Garr 14Th Cavalry Fort Dee Moines CCC Eldora John&. Gibbs Garr

Darzes Installs Air Conditioner at Eureka Cafe

Louis Barnes, proprietor of the Eureka cafe, installs a trai en air conditioner over a safe entrance. The unit uses electrically operated fans to move air and chill the atmosphere, maintaining a steady cool temperature despite outdoor heat.

Louis Barnes Eureka Cafe

County Board Reviews 2800 Homestead Applications

Hardin county board of supervisors began checking 2800 homestead tax exemption applications Tuesday. The board must confirm applicants actually reside on the claimed properties, a process requiring time and precision. Officials plan to call in assessors familiar with land occupancy to verify eligibility.

Hardin County Board of Sugeervizors

Mrs Pearl Tate Takes Relief Director Post in Hardin County

Mrs Pearl Tate Canlaas was elected Hardin county relief director by the board of supervisors and succeeds Mrs Gaarnas who left to serve in Pottstown. Tate will oversee surplus commodity distribution and related aid, with Abelowa Fally office also under her supervision, as construction contracts for a rural electrification line and a generating plant project proceed in the county.

Pearl June Tate Canlaas Hardin County Board of Supervisors Gaalnas Ax Mise Tate Pottstown A. A. Gaathaes COC Vienna Casalass Trgequite Contrel Gaalann Enrplus Ste Abelowa Eldora Dina Bret Heere Gleetrification Administration Washington I. Ie Thia County Eee

Women’s Project Clubs Plan Achievement Day

Hardin county women’s project clubs announce their annual achievement day to be held Tuesday in the Eldora Methodist church basement. Township booths feature club work and individual woven items and footstools. exhibits open to the public from 10 to 10 45 AM with guided tours. A music recognition contest will be conducted in the forenoon by Mrs. Floyd Bahr.

Women's Project Clubs Hardin County Eldora Methodist Church Farm Puresy Porter Ellis Bowthe Floyd Bahr

CCC Camp Enrollee Given Appointment

Willian BE. Stark, assistant leader in the CCC carp at El ders, received appointment Saturday as junior assistant to technician in the civil conservation service with headquarters at the carp in Ottorows, effective June. He will train under project manager J. A. Benson at Knoxville before duties commence. Stark reported for duty Sunday and has worked with SCE in the focal camp. He enrolled in Company 1756, CO at Wider July 2, 19284, later joined Co. 1752 after disbanding, and passed the civil service exam in May. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Stark of Grundy Center and a Grundy Center school graduate.

Willian BE. Stark CCG Carp Elders Self Conservation Service The Carp Ottorows Stark J. A. Benson Knoxvisle SCE Company 1756 Leslie E. Stark Grundy Center

Returns to City After 75 Years

Edgar Chamberlain of Centria Maine and his son J R Chamberlain of Columbia Iowa visited Eldora this week. Edgar, 83, came with his father who owned a freet saw mill at Steam Boat Rack and lived in Eldora until 1856. He carved a replica of the wagon they traveled in from South Head. He later lived at the Columbia Art Institute and won a prize in carving at Pasadena. Residents recalled an Indian uprising and a council of war by four tribes on the J M Boyd place in Eldora’s south part.

Edgar Chamberlain Centralia Eldora J. R. Charberlain Columbia Ato Eldera Steamboat Rack Ias Mr. Chamberlain Thee South Head Fied Iowae

Worms Injure Sweet Clover on James Hales Place

A report notes worms injuring sweet clover on the James Hales farm near New Providence. The pest damaged an estimated three quarters of a 15 acre tract overseen by Claude and Otis Whitehead. County Agent Boye and State College officials identify the worm as a "varteg" type and advise fields may recover with plowing and conventional control.

James Hales Place Claude and Otis Whitehead New Providence Furean Offier

George Pool Wins Amateur Contest At Local High School

George Pool won first prize in an amateur contest held Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium. The event, conducted by the Universal Company of Fairfield, was sponsored by the Edgeworth League and Woman's clubs. Pool earned a trip to Chicago to compete in a national contest on Sept 25, with proceeds aiding the local club. Mark Hutchins of New Providence received a certificate. Jemma Glo of Riders earned a second certificate for a solo. Moo Manan Nacwolls provided the piano accompaniment as about two dozen participants joined in the event.

Mateur Universal Company of Fairfield Ereworth League Visinere Toolwie Chicago Mark Hutchins New Fidence Jemma Glo Ridera Gee Reg

Ackley Men Win Naval Academy Appointments

Charles F. Dlakker of Acking and John Allender of Boone have received appointments to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland and will report for duty on August 1. They have been attending a military school at Heonville Missouri.

Charles F. Dlakker Acaing John 8. Allender Boone United States Naval Academy Annapolis Heonville

24 Enrolled In Heifer Clubs In Buren County

A Farm Bureau list shows 24 Har din county youths enrolled in dairy heifer clubs. Entries name participants and heifer breeds such as Milking Shorthorn Guernsey Holstein Jersey and breeds noted with towns like New Providence Hubbard Ackley and Union.

Farm Buren Hardin County Marvin Cathe Alden Brawn Wien Jamey C. Chernons Frovidenes Wicherd Clemons New Provence Gerald Cornmesser New Providency Dinler Dieibler Iowa Fails Guernsey Et Dreier Hubbard Holstein Rudelpheker Vidura William Eckel, Jr Fidora Irvin T. Flesner Ackley Holwtein Georges Haar Union Jimmy Vo Hauser New Providence Sharhorn John Rh. Hansen Guerresey Wade Haoner Lawrence Radilph Brown Swisa Dwain J. King Guerney Clarance Lange Brown Ewiss Lawrence Reece Jersey John M. Hyken Harold Shaver Laurence EB Shaver Elbridge Brabbe Holmein Lavern Voigt Jows Falls Jack Veline Phyllis Shaver Shorthorn

Beating Rains Boosts Demand for Soil Work in County

Farmers respond to heavy June downpours with increased need for erosion control and land preparation. Workers report rain totals reaching several inches over a week, prompting preparations to protect crops and improve drainage. Local crews note heightened demand for gate maintenance, trenching, and terracing services as fields suffer water damage.

Cleves Creamery Annual Picnic Highlights Community Fun

The Cleves Creamery annual picnic took place on Thursday at Clever with small crowds and simple festivities. Awards honored families for age and distance feats, while cooperative efforts of creamery members and local leaders supported farm teams in wool oil and grain ventures.

Walter Med Kiederi¢g Fisher Norma Janet Freepe Janay Alvin Freee Waller C. Hoyawn Afr Eyre Prian A. Lareertan Heverty Kupler Staatheast Merle Jobna Fergeet Fred Gelman Jans Haseman Comecitioes Fred Bergman Ludemann Mien Nederhet George Woll Grerge Burehorn Julius Fishes

Company 1755 to Hold Second Reunion

Company 1755 plans a second reunion at Pine Lake State Park lodge on Monday July 10. Registration starts at ten, lunch follows at noon, and business seating is at 1:20. The company built the lake dam lodge and fish ponds and disbanded in 1946. treasurer is Arthur W. Allen of Eldora.

Pine Lake State Park Bonday Lee Rglcodd Arthur W. Allen Eldors

Follow Up Peace Meeting in Jackson Township

A follow up meeting will be held at the home of Sia Pete Willians in Jackson township in the afternoon of Tuesday the 29th. Attendees will finish canoeing ballots and those with unfinished articles should bring them. Each leader should bring a report of work done this season.

Sia Pete Willians Jackson Township

No Time Lost In Accidents In Army Camp Report

A wartime dispatch notes no time lost in accidents at the camp run by the Ti Corps near Orteha. Commanding officers and backers including Paredes and predecessors coordinated with the camp staff to maintain safety and efficiency as the period referenced dates in the report.

Cape Paredes Arab Othera

Eldora Man Named On Printing Board

Eldora resident is named to a state printing board as part of a broader appointment. The announcement notes the appointee brings experience from local media and public service, with the term set to begin in June and includes duties overseeing state publication policies.

Eldora

Graduation Today At State School In Iowa

State School holds graduation exercises at the chapel this afternoon at two o’clock. Eight graders, certified by Superintendent OQ, vanKree and Nahachogl, will enter with notable attendees. W. Burl Wall of Mason City to deliver the principal address. The ceremony continues from last Sunday, led by Rev. C. Meyer of the Eddura Lutheran church.

Alereloes Iowa Unis Gipigrnas W. Burl Wall Mason City Mev. C. Meyer Eddura Futheran Church

County Board Transfers 102000 to Fund Fees

The county board approved a transfer of 102000 to cover various fees and expenses this week. Officials noted the move aligns with state treasurer guidelines and supports ongoing energy or utility obligations. Aiming to balance county accounts, the action reflects prudent financial management and anticipated disbursements.

Nepeaars Nergy

Fair Secu Amusements at Hardin County Fair

A chaotic OCR fragment describes an amusement program at the Hardin County Fair featuring animal acts, acrobats, and a high wheel ride. It mentions a company contracted for August 20 with acts including aerial contortions, motorized thrills, and a circus-like lineup led by local organizers and a Fort Smith based aerial company.

Cantearts Fur Entertainment Uie Hardin County Fair Rai Ag Ibiss Poe Animal Shows Ag Maris’y Marvel Dhoyea Ratiles Cireavain Acta CW. Hikers

Soils Group Seeks Payment Changes At County Meeting

At a joint planning board and self conservation committee session about 20 present discussed adjusting conservation payments to one per cent for building practices. Dewey Gilbert of Tellowa was chosen to represent Harlin County at a state meeting around August near Des Moines. A government questionnaire was completed. Participants included Woot, M D Gilbert, Mason, Gant, Brar, Laren, Lampeon, Clampitt, Lanterbach, Fremoirehe, and others with County Agent Walter Th Kyre.

Adi Conservation County Planning Board Maeting Preaerit Hele Tellommertt Eistera Brary Dewey Gilbert Tews Falbe Harlin County Wallace Wooten Clana Primus Clay Bert Gray Elder Cherie Leerburg Tipton Title Lilttsebougar Eddia Wirede Blackmyet Win Henandt Dewey Eller Sherman Walter Th Kyre

New Grand Theatre Set to Open After Delays

Announcement by Mer. Leo F Welentz that the New Grand Theatre will open to the public with a formal ceremony following multiple postponements due to delivery delays. Opening week features include 3 pm matinees, two stage productions, and the film “Woman Chasey Man” plus Shakespeare’s “The More and Jabier.”

Mer Leo F Welentz Grand Theatre Ailey Saeh

Schmitz Elected To Vice Presidency In Iowa Treasurers Group

Coranly treasurer HH. J. Behruits was elected vice president of the Iowa County Treasurers association at the annual meeting in Davenport last week. Hehnita reported an interesting item during which several important matters were discussed, notably the workings of the homestead tax exemption law.

Coranly HH. J. Behruits Iowa County Treasurers’ Association Davenport

Tax League Officer Speaks Next Monday

Tax League officer speaks at the courthouse Monday evening June 28 at eight o clock on the league work and new economy legislation. State Representative Dean W. Felson oversees arrangements with Mrs Denning attending.

Tax League

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