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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
1
Eldora and coach Ed Engstrom enter 1957 as hopeful favorites for the Iowa Girls State Tournament. The Tigerettes reached Des Moines again, showcasing confidence and determination to return to the state finals.
Eldora residents read a roundup of local happenings from the past day. Mayor George Gilman’s possible re election garners attention while new city officials are listed. Eldora’s business changes include ML Barnes Co selling to O G Blair and a tile works partnership sale.
A lighthearted, reflective column recalls a family lobster experiment in a garage, detailing the clumsy preparation and mixed reception. The writer swallows a personal milestone and notes local neighbors and business figures, including Meader family, Bob, Tom Mossman, and Charlie Herrald, all tied to Eldora civic life.
Moser and George as directors with Miss Verona Hesse of Eldora BPW volunteering for future blood donation. She becomes one of the first 10 to save a life. Ben Jaspers of Steamboat Rock on REA national board heads to the Uppearel convention in Buffalo. Bruce Froning, son of Mr and Mrs Froning, received the bond given away at the firemen's dance.
Berlin and nearby towns report a flurry of visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Wilee Ward hosted Ladies Aid with nine members and three guests. many residents shared meals or stayed as guests in homes across Popejoy, Des Moines, Hampton, and Eldora. Frequent names include the Rankins, Jacksons, Hartkopp, Hazelwood, Carr, and Baker families, with visits spanning Iowa Falls Town Falls Alden Owasa and surrounding communities.
Radcliffe and Nassen families joined by Mrs Lena Nassen and Miss Elsie Nassen with Lew Nassen Town Falls and Carl Faust Hubbard were guests at a Glen Miller home in Hubbard. James Atundsen and Harvey Hinderaker attended a Chicago sports show last week while John Nichols entered Des Moines Veterans Hospital for treatment last week. Philip Jacobson Story City and Town were Sunday dinner guests at Mrs Jacobson’s parents Iver and Mrs Thorsheim. Louis Nichols and family Des Moines also mentioned as visitors.
Overnight guests and Sunday dinners fill the week as Norman Officer and family welcome Mel’s sister in Eldora. Mr and Mrs W Schwartz plus Richard and Robert host at Harley Porter. Walter Nelson and daughter Linda visit Amos and Aram Rom, Janice Rorem from West Union visits her parents. Maurice Klatt Sr hosts Elmer and Chester Hinderaker with Charles and Patty Haverstein. Henry Gelham and family with Al Piel contribute to A S Boeke’s home for their 53rd wedding anniversary celebration.
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