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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
5
George R Advertising features editor Max Van Derveer and bookkeeper Katharine Piper in a noted arrangement, with mechanical staff including a 3 Barman Stauffacher, highlighting personnel roles within a local firm.
Anamosa in Jones county, like Eldora, launches an industrial brochure campaign led by the Anamosa Improvement Corp. and Editor Tom Powell urges citizens to boost the town. They report a labor survey from 345 responses and three firms showing interest in Anamosa buildings, including electronics, furniture, and sporting goods, while officials seek a future wholesome enterprise.
Leon Barnes, publisher of the Northwood Anchor, protests the discontinuance of Sunday passenger mail trains on the M. and St. L. through Northwood. He argues that although local passenger ridership is down, trains carry mail and Sundays see no star routes or highway post service, reducing postal efficiency and increasing costs. He notes similar changes nationwide lowering overall postal service despite railroad daily operation.
Eldora residents discuss railroad prospects as graders work near Abbott on the B C R W extension toward Iowa Falls and Wright county. New station agents, shop moves, church upgrades, and civic honors accompany a broader picture of 1910 Eldora civic life.
Prof G Max Wingo of the University of Michigan predicts school all summer long stirring opinions among youths. Eldora youths head to the Boy Scout jamboree at Valley Forge June 30 to July 6. six Eldora youths join. Radcliffe postmaster job recommended for Clint Myers. Eldora’s new city well is in use today. L V Putnam joins Jersey parish show judging team to compete in state. Rosson becomes Hardin deputy sheriff. Hodgson resigns to join state bureau of investigation. Van Dam leases greenhouses at Grundy Center with option to buy. Mildred Vigars selected for state conservation conference and camp at Boone. Eldora high school library revamp and redecorations planned.
A reflective piece recalls the author’s family travel by train to Alden and past journeys, scenes of old railcars, red plush seats, and porters. The author shares gas gauge mishaps, a stalled car moment, a sister’s horse ride and cheerful laughter, concluding with a musing on the value of possessions and time.
Clipped comments describe ten Soviet experts visiting Iowa to study farming dairy and canning methods, with Hampton highlighted for its hybrid hog operation and Marshall Canning Company. The piece contrasts Soviet plans with American farm independence and hints at broader implications for agriculture and youth education.
In Portland Oregon former president Harry S Truman supported Wayne Morse in a Rose Parade appearance amid criticism of Morses alliance with Democrats and calls Truman's record a 25 year mislead. The piece condemns Truman style giveaways and accuses Morse backers of special interests while arguing Oregon voters will reject the Truman program.
The Hampton Chronicle quotes a college professor urging not to hate Russians while criticizing internal communist influence. The piece notes local discontent with those views and recalls a troubling sign in Hampton advertising violence toward peddlers.
A Reinbeck Courier reader defends minister wives amid local gossip noting only one salary is paid to the minister and not to his wife or a teacher's spouse. The letter argues public respect should center on the worker’s performance, not marital status.
Iowa State College farm economist Francis A. Kutish says a let-up in slaughter cattle runs is needed before sustained cattle market improvement. He notes prices rose last fall due to light fed cattle supplies, leaving winter prices higher than a year ago despite broader beef supply and income factors.
The Iowa State College farm economist discusses spring price drops due to market fed cattle dynamics and recent fed battle. He notes risen sales of fed steers, uncertain summer price patterns, and that feeder cattle prices have strengthened amid rains in the southwest boosting range demand. He cites narrowing feeding margins and farmer selling decisions as key factors.
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