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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

6

Radcliffe tops Eldora for Class A title at Hubbard

Radcliffe Cardinals overcame Eldora Tigers 438 80 to claim the Class A sectional title at Hubbard after erasing an early deficit. Jamie Heslop scored 10 for Eldora, while Radcliffe’s Dick Johnson and Hessop led the scoring for the Bengals as Steamboat defeated Ellsworth 87 25 to capture the Class B crown.

Steamboat Rocks Radcliffe Hubbard Steamboat Ellisworth Radcliffe Cardinals Eldora Tigers Steamboat-Ellsworth Ellsworth Hamilton Quint Pirates Illsworth Bob Finger Jess Knight Finger Knight Tigers Bengals Jamie Heslop Eldorans Cardinals Radbliffe Hessop Benals Dick Johnson

Wellsburg Girls Rally Past Knoxville 60 55 in state run

Wellsburgs girls defeated Knoxville 60 55 to advance to the state tournament second round. Wellsburg overcame a 51 44 Knoxville lead late in the game and tied at halftime 38 all. The Maroons will face the Guthrie Center Galva winner next. In boys action Steam Boat Rock beat Dayton 48 44 at Webster City while Radcliffe fell to Jefferson 36 46 at Nevada.

Wellsburg Knoxville Maroons Wellsburge Steamboat Rock Webster City Dayton Radcliffe Nevada Jefferson

Ice angling yields indifferent crappie results on Pine Lake

Early reports from the conservation commission indicate minimal catches for crappie anglers on lower Pine Lake with some fishermen watching holes on Sunday and others this week. Cautions on minnow use are urged as bait stock is gated. J. Piper reports Storm Lake Northwest Iowa Dog Club meeting electing officers and scheduling the first licensed field trial next fall. EHS athletes to receive letters Friday for football and both basketball teams. Fidora High School diamond machine rebuild to begin this spring replacing most players from last season.

The Conservation Commission Lower Pine Lake Commission Cr. J. Piper Northwest Iowa Dog Club Storm Lake

Eldora Tigers Baseball Drill Start Next Week

Eldora high school baseball candidates begin drills next week under Coach Al Hadar as part of a rebuilding campaign. The team plans a 15 game schedule starting April 5 with indoor drills in the high school gym and outdoor sessions possible later this month. Returning veterans include pitcher Glen Dole and second baseman Jamie Heslop, while many regulars and reserves from last season depart.

Eldora High School al Hadar ENS Hadar Tigers Bob Krejci Dole Chinburg Zip Willig Dean Daleske Dick Whorral Glen Dole Harold Dole Orlan Mitchell Legion Jamie Heslop Paul Langehough Jack Bowman Edwin Anderson Ted Tietz Gordon Lamb Frank Waldee Manly Draper

Eldora Legion Cribbage Tourney Next Week

The Eldora American Legion post will sponsor a no entry fee cribbage tournament open to Legionnaires in Eldora and nearby areas. Three prizes will be awarded. Play begins next week likely Tuesday with registrations at Legion clubrooms through Monday March 7. Matches are best three of five games, except the championship best four of seven.

Eldora

Bengals Baseball Team Faces 1949 Season Shuffle

The 1949 Bengals look to a crowded field of candidates at catcher and infield with season prospects tied to senior Mitchell and Harold Dole. Crippen, Crip pen, and Muhlena are among likely contributors, while Walters joins as a freshman catcher and Pagel shifts to track. The pitching staff, anchored by improved veterans, is expected to carry the team after the loss of a last year’s reserve flinger.

Gerhardt Muhlena Glen Button Mitchell Lloyd Crippen Harold Dole Crippen Carroll Walters Legion Bengals Jim Pagel

Retained coach leads Tigers into fresh high school season

Al Hadar returns as coach of the Junior Legion diamond squad with many holdovers from last summer and many freshmen. The Tigers look to rebuild after Dole graduates, hoping for a top pitcher to rise and state contention in coming years.

Legion finals set for Marshalltown in Iowa high school oratorical contest

The Third District American Legion finals of Iowa’s Twelfth Annual high school oratorical contest will be tonight at 7 30 in the Blue Room of Marshalltown’s Memorial Coliseum. About 1000 district students have prepared ten to twelve minute orations on the U S Constitution. Medals will be awarded to the top three. first place advances to the state contest in Ames on March 18.

American Legion Memorial Coliseum Marshalltown Iowa United States American Legion of Iowa Ames

State girls basketball title predictions for Iowa tourney

A Iowa state tournament week view from a Queens Court columnist notes predictions from coaches and fans on who will win the girls title. Arlo Murray backs Churdan to meet Hartley in finals while Kamrar’s recent run is contrasted with a tougher path this year. Predictions highlight Hartley Wellsburg Guthrie Center Packwood and Manilla as contenders amid a field of strong teams and close games. The Hardin County Farm Bureau will keep Eldora office hours Saturday afternoons for winter and spring trading.

Iowa Hartley Arlo Murray Lohrville Sextet Churdan Callender Webster City Kamrar Ken Bryant Eichbor Farson Rockwell Oakland Prairie City Wilton Mesquite Texas Hardin Couty Farm Bureau Eldora Farm Bureau Board

Guest Speaker at Tabernacle Sunday

The Rev. Melvin B. Hanson of the Assembly of God Tabernacle will be guest speaker Sunday evening at 7:45 p.m. He promotes the world wide missionary program and plans to show films from Jamaica and Cuba. The visit is part of a series of Iowa appearances and the public is invited.

Melvin B. Hanson Assembly of God Tabernacle Assembly of God Mr. Hanson Jamaica Cuba Iowa

Eldora Bottle Gas Company to commence business in Iowa

Notice states Eldora Bottle Gas Company in Eldora Hardin County Iowa will start business after receiving a Certificate of Incorporation from the Secretary of State The firm will sell and distribute bottle gas and allied products at retail and wholesale It has authorized capital stock of 240 shares par value one dollar totaling 24000 dollars

Eldora Bottle Gas Company Eldora Hardin County Iowa

For Sale Vintage Cars and Truck Listings

FOR SALE includes 1946 Oldsmobile 78 rudor 1938 Ford tudor 1937 Chevrolet all good and clean blanksheet ads from Blankenship Motor Supply and Herb Maronn plus a %-ton Chevrolet pickup with cattle rack and overload springs contact details and phone numbers. Also a request to return a garbadine top coat and a card of thanks for hospital flowers and care from Wilbur Barnard and Eldora Memorial Hospital staff.

Oldsmobile Blankenship Motor Supply Herb Maronn

Thanking Friends for Support During Hospital Stay

A note from Clarence Steinfeldt expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits while in hospital. He also thanks the doctors and hospital staff for their excellent care.

Clarence Steinfeldt

Private Iowa corporation formed with 100 dollar payment

The document states a corporation requires 100 dollars paid fully before issuance, to be governed for 20 years by a President and Secretary-Treasurer currently held by Glenn A. Van Hanen and R. O. Youngerman. It notes the annual stockholders meeting on the first Monday in June 1949 for election of directors and mentions private property exemption from corporate debts. Attorney John R. Cronin of Nashua, Iowa represents the corporation.

Glenn A. van Hanen R. O. Youngerman John Rr, Cronin Corporation Nashua Iowa

Eldora Livestock Sales Pavilion Market Report

The Eldora Livestock Sales reports strong demand across stock classes. On Monday butcher cattle moved 50 cents to $1.00 per cwt higher, veal calves topped at 31.50 per cwt, and fat bulls up to 21.60 per cwt with 400 head of hogs sold. Ample pen room and a 2 percent commission on livestock to all consignors.

Eldora Eldora Livestock

Horse and Machinery Sale at Auction Friday March 4

Horse and Machinery Sale scheduled for Friday March 4 at 12 30 p m with an expected 75 to 125 head of horses. Special listing includes a New Idea manure spreader in good condition. A follow up sale runs Monday March 7 to March 12 noon sharp featuring hogs cattle calves and various livestock in a fixed order from hogs to butcher cows under The Complete Auction Service banner.

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