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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1957
Page
1
Editorial celebrates National 4-H Week March 2 to 10 and lauds Hardin county 4-H leaders for guiding clubs, training members, organizing events, and directing projects. It notes 59 leaders in the county who serve without pay, fostering youth achievement and community skill development.
Yesterday’s events recount a Wyoming Territory Supreme Court ruling that declared female suffrage unconstitutional, a severe blow to the women’s rights movement. The item also notes various local notices, moves, and community happenings across towns and years, including trials, property trades, and civic plans.
A reminiscence inspired by Robert Paul Smith’s piece on childhood magic in Saturday Evening Post prompts nostalgia for pre technology play. The writer recalls seventh grade life without radio or TV, the game Run Sheep Run, skating hills, paper dolls, and improvised, self taught activities.
In a reflective narration, the author contrasts childhood pastimes with present parental styles. He recalls shared games, crafting, and neighborly care, preferring times of doing nothing to today’s constant activity. The piece questions whether modern guidance fails and whether children miss something, ending as Tennessee Ernie broadcasts begin.
Louis Davzes of Eldora Candy buys the Newcomer building for 17000 and plans March 1 possession and remodeling. Births and moves noted include a Hubbard couple’s newborn son and Clemons Mutual Telephones manager appointment for Marl Cook. A radio convention trip to Des Moines and a storm disrupting eastern Towns crowd the snippet alongside political and social updates. Ten years earlier 1947 sees GI Bill commercial flight instruction approval for Les Emmert, airport status, and student leaders, with hog price records at Eldora Livestock Sales. Joint notes about local business, education, and market outlook conclude the passage.
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