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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1953
Page
3
Eldora plans a centennial pageant climax featuring a large local cast under director Aldrich Paul. He calls the production highly capable and notes crowd scenes as stirring. Final dress rehearsal is tonight at 7:30 for the full cast in full costume with all equipment.
Centennial celebrations in Eldora feature the C E Greef residence open to visitors on Edgington Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Crowds thronged Eldora streets as the grand parade began with the 75 Year Club leading, Dr Frank Boody and local centennial figures prominent, and more than 1150 units and ten bands showcasing the largest event in north central Iowa.
Leota Hardy is pictured at 11 45 am today dressed in Buttons and Bows, ready to eat one or more of the barbecue sandwiches described as very delicious.
Eldora marks its one hundredth birthday with two more days of events after a strong start on Thursday. Putt Mossman world champion horseshoe pitcher returns for a record breaking exhibition during the Free Acts program this afternoon at 2:00. Rope spinning and juggling by Lawrence Hunt of Hartford and Bathing Beauty Contest preliminaries also listed. Mossman appears again tonight at 8:00 as part of the Free Acts lineup.
A replica courthouse will host a pageant with Putt and his Keeshound Butch, motorcycle stunts by Mossman and Grace Conrad of New York City, and a hoop of fire finale. Betty Hull Bala bana Duo and Bob and Diane perform. Irish tenor Jimmy Murphy hosts. Finals of bathing beauty contest Friday. Mood includes VFW Fishing Derby at Pine Lake and athletic events on courthouse square.
Eldora born Robert Burlingame, a former WHO announcer, will narrate the pageant starting at 8 30 tomorrow. The script is by Mrs Eldon McVeety with Mrs R R Bateson as general chairman. D W Dickinson serves as field manager and Mrs Dickinson as stage manager.
Eldora enjoyed sunny skies after a night of heavy rain as about 600 people were served at a city barbecue led by Troy Jones. A dedicatory program followed with a wreath for the courthouse stone and remarks by Rev John Zimmermann urging self sacrifice, courage, and faith to build a better community in the new century.
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