Liberty Bell Visit Re fires Patriotism Eldora Parade Noted
Eldora greeted the Liberty Bell replica with strong city pride. Businesses and organizations backed the parade and program, showing near unanimous community support for the Chamber of Commerce and Doyle Felton. A rival county seat drew larger crowds, yet Eldora affirmed patriotism and vigilance, echoing Senator Bateson on liberty and free enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Chamber of Commerce
Doyle Felton
Felton
Doyle
Eldorans
Bateson
Government printing costs spark calls for reform
Hardin county residents urged to contact Senators Gillette and Hickenlooper and Representative Gross in Washington to back Hoover Commission reforms. The piece notes the Government Printing Office and 389 separate plants costing billions and argues for efficiency changes to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Washington
Congress
Hoover Commission
Hardin County
Sen
Guy M. Gillette
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Senate
Rep
H. R. Gross
House
Washington, D. C
Editorial quips on wit courage and drivers
A compact fragment from various editorials quotes lines about living by wits with necessary equipment, a warning to stay cautious on holidays, and a ding at truck drivers for their caution compared with passenger car chauffeurs from multiple papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Herald
Emmets
Burg Dew Democrat
Eldora Meeting Sees Rail Road Prospects Grow
Eldora citizens met in the courtroom to discuss the railroad future with Mortimer Hulbert elected chairman and A M Randle secretary. Graders work near Abbott on the B C R N extension, signaling continued line to Iowa Falls and into Wright county. FP D Cole plans moving his blacksmith shop to the new railroad, while Universalist church gains opera chairs as a cozy venue. Freem Cowan and Freem Cowan will head Eldora station, and changes in town jobs surface. Eldora Floral begins greenhouse work as C L Wood prepares cement blocks for a new feed shed extension. A new boat house with 21 lockers and a 12x20 deck is planned. Iowa River state park approved for Hardin County towns, with Pine Creek land donations sought. Fred Wehrman named Boone Valley Gait Association president. 4-H and state conservation ties noted, plus local elections and staffing updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Mortimer Hulbert
A. M. Randle
Abbott
B. C
Iowa Falls
Wright County
D. Cole
Point Pleasant
Universalist
F. J. Martin
Freem Cowan
Charles Edick
John O'Connor
B. Black
Board of Conservation of
Iowa
Iowa River State Park
Hardin County
Alden
Hardin City
Steamboat Rock
Union Areas
Pine Creek
Charles Moser
Fred Wehrman
Boone Valley Gait Association
Lois Reece
New Providence
Ames
Clint Myers
Radcliffe Signal
Radcliffe
Sampson
New City
Piper by MPS Katharine Piper a look at old columns
Kay Setchell, Hardin County conservation officer, recalls his Algona ad sheet and a 1941 column predicting events. The piece shares humorous anecdotes on aging and fashion, weight, and social habits, ending with jokes about piecrust and a Father’s Day tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Setchell
Hardin County
Pickering’s
Algona
Kay
Three New Books Given to Library
Midwest Heritage by John Drury was donated by the Sunshine Bunch in memory of Wilbur Hudson. The volume features over 300 prints by Barber, Howe, and others, depicting an American frontier era. Dante's The Divine Comedy and Little Women were presented by Mrs. Charles Moser to the library, with Little Women noted as a popular edition and The Divine Comedy as an epic poem of Dante’s journey with colored illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
John Drury
Wilbur Hudson
John Henry Barber
Henry Howe
Charles Moser
Alcott
Hell
Purgatory
Paradise
Notice of Incorporation of The Star Clothing Company
Notice is given that The Star Clothing Company of Eldora Iowa has incorporated under Chapter 491 of the Iowa code. The company will conduct clothing and shoe business in Eldora and Taylor Falls, with a capital stock of 60,000 dollars. The corporation commenced business on June 7, 1930, and has a 20 year life unless dissolved by two thirds of stockholders. A six-member board will elect officers including president and vice president. The annual stockholders meeting is set for the second Monday of January. Directors and officers listed include Mathew Greensweig as president and Sam Greenswelk as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noties
Code of Iowa and
Ucla
Bldaea
Taye Falls
Eft
Rari Tlon
Secont
New Training School Chaplain Arrives
The Rev. Howard Blandau formerly of Kings College New York arrived last week to serve as chaplain of the training school succeeding Rev. A L. Ragsdale. A welcome program was held at the chapel Sunday at 10 o clock with brief talks from Ragsdale Superintendent Miles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blandau
King's College
N. Y
A. L. Ragsdale
Ragsdale
H. L. Miles
Mr. Blandau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Herald-Index Publishing Co
Vaittog
Hardin
Adjoining Counties
Iowa Press Association
National Editarian Association
Liberty Bell
America
United States
Oskaloosa Herald
William McKinley
Church of Christ
Hugh Morrison
Chicago
Drake University
Elmer Estabrook
East Clay
Eldora Floral Company
J. 5. Polland
C. L. Wood
L. V. Putnam
Jersey Parish
Waverly
L. L. Rosson
Town Walls
J. B. Davidson
Paul Hodgson
State Bureau of Investigation
John van Dam J
J. K. Wilson and Son
Grundy Center
P. O
Postoffice Department
Eldora Postoffice
John J. Fowler
R. L. Bevan
J. R. Bahne
John T. Boylan
Katharine Piper
Mel
Gods of Fate
Canasta
Towa
Star Clothing Company
Midora
Nwa. T
Mathew Greensweig
Sam Greenswelk
Richard
Kahl
Farmers & Implement Dealers
John Risse Co
Eldora, Iowa
Berry Bros., Inc
Des Moines
Esbeck Farm Supply
Atlantic, Iowa
Heimbauch Implement Co
Mason City
Garner
TAR
Ches OF
Whlyora
Mathew Cerin Ieg
Silent, Bateson & Ryan Attorneys
J. W. Schlampp
Eldora Bakery
Albert Kennedy
Willis K. Bramwell
Eastman Nuckolls
Clark D Bramwell
Robert Brown
D. Dana Bramwell
Howard Caffee
Frank Jackson
Keith Strother
D. Bans Bramywell
Hardin County Savings Bank
Ford
Ford Dealers
Wood Auto Company
Lyman
Union, Iowa
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