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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1957
Page
1
An essay warns of a pervasive device that erodes courtesy and judgment, turning people into ill mannered, trance like followers. It claims nearly the entire population is affected, with only a rare resistant few able to guard their minds and social norms.
The Humboldt Independent argues Loveless false on taxes, citing a budget $30.8 million higher than prior plans. It accuses the governor of breaking promises to hold the line on taxes and attract industry, warning the public against his spending program.
Reinbeck Courier notes Representative Elmer Vermeer proposes a three cent tax with one cent for education. If passed, the two and a half percent rate would drop to two cents in July while funds would be allocated to general school aid, new aid, and the agricultural tax credit, raising concerns about state administration.
Yesterday Mrs Walter Adams presented a bright eyed boy. Eldora is progressive with free hotel bus lines. Joe Rainsharger fined for cattle injury at Steamboat Rock. A son born to Mr and Mrs H Macey. Taxes paid earn orange receipts. Wilfred Cartwright to move to Hubbard as clerk. Charley Bird welcomes a ten pound girl. Snow showers and melting, dogs locals discuss. Margaret Wasson celebrated seventh birthday with friends. John Auld promoted to corporal in Flover Washington. Lillian Stadler visiting Eldora from Los Angeles. Fred Wehrman visiting Lacey Iowa. Mrs C J Warthow and Mrs Barl Brooks visit Marshalltown. Fred Struck of Point Pleasant visiting James Balcom. Skating remains good this week. A daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James L Cameron. Y F R Mitchell of New Providence.
A fragmented local piece recalls family banter about a hat misread as a symbol of cowboy life. It notes small town spring signs, a banker’s window moment for marbles, and the evolving talk of wildlife and soil conservation led by Dr. Graham.
The March meeting of the Union Whitten Community club drew a large crowd at the Union gymnasium Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dan Yordy presiding. The program featured high school boys double quartet, vocal solos, and a talk by Elwyn Beane on industrial arts. A committee was named to report next meeting and Mrs. Carroll Schaffer’s name was listed for school board election. The home economics girls prepared and served refreshments.
The book committee placed new titles on shelves across Adult Fiction and Adult Non Fiction. Notable fiction include Blue Camellia and The Philadelphia, with several other works by Keyes Baum Davis Madden Linehan Mac Kinnon and more. Donated by Mrs. W. H. Sears of Portland Oregon, sister of Mrs. Bert Ibath.
Mrs. L. C. Helliguan of San Antonio visits cousin Mia T. A. Wilson while remembering former hometown ties. The Loyal Women's Bible class met in the church parlor with hymns, scripture, and devotionals, twenty guests present, $16.15 offered. Mrs. John Kirk and Mrs. Lloyd Godfrey hosted refreshments after the session.
Students attending included Huth Bowen Bertha Packer Judy Norman Heth Lyon Jackie Butler Tom Lawin Raymond Duffy Harry Callaway Larry Bourne and Floyd Hammer. Twenty five members of the Church of Chest and the pastor Rev Paul Enabalt went to Webster City where they attended the church nurture conference sponsored by the Minnesota Bi-
Sunday through Monday activities are recorded with Rev Enabait and Ed Dighten attending a conference, including a Monday closing session in the evening.
Dence returns from New York to teach this spring and summer with two days weekly for Eldora pupils. Speers Bros dissolves, Raymond selling wallpaper and paint to Ralph. Hugo Nissen returns from Los Angeles to Eldora. Local residents visit Colbornsons. Gelhorn buys A W Ross garage at Steamboat Rock, assumes May 1. Elmer Madden back from Hot Springs. School election: H S Martin 69 votes for trustee, Mrs Keeneman 1, W E Rathbone 65 for treasurer. R R Bateson chairs South Hardin Red Cross. Matney and Butler married. Kunaths visit from Chicago. Funeral for Mrs Brokaw. ex-residents remembered. Hi and Tri-Hi groups to inaugurate at Eldora High on March 9 with 61 students inducted, charters granted to Hi-V and Tri-Hi-V. Sponsors listed. National Honor Society names Audrey Brightwell, Charlene Johns, Marsvin Barr, Roy Ryan, Margaret Hoyt.
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