Local Attorneys Form Joint Practice In Eldora
Local attorneys James L. Cameron and D. W. Dickinson announced last Monday the formation of a partnership, effective that day. Dickinson will move his offices above the bank building adjoining Cameron. Both are University of Iowa graduates. Cameron has practiced in Eldora since 1911 and Dickinson has served as Hardin county attorney since 1989. Cameron plans a six week south tour with his wife while Dickinson begins a new practice after leaving internal revenue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Cameron
D. W. Dickinson
Dickinson
Bank
Cameron
University of Iowa
Eldora
Hardin County Bar Association
Bradenton
Florida
U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue
Fort Mage
Dubuque
Hardin County
Dorothy
Gordon
Diane
Architects Say Remodeling Plan Feasible for Eldora Building
Wm Kraetsch of Kraetsch and Kraetsch in Des Moines studied converting the Eldora Motor Company building into a community building. He sketched a plan with restrooms, dance hall, auditorium, card rooms and recreation center. Estimated cost around 40000 with potential $60000 city savings versus normal upkeep. City council met to finish a civic questionnaire and outlined included facilities such as public rest rooms, mayor’s office, city offices and recreational spaces to help cover annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kraetsch
Kraetsch
Kradtsch
Civic Improvement Committee
Divorces Granted in Iowa Case Details
LaVerne A Millett sues for divorce from Janice Millett alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. Married in Eden Missouri in October 1941, two minor children reside in Iowa Falls. Also a decree by default grants divorce to Robert J Murphy from Elma M Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne A. Millett
Jannice Millett
Eden
Iowa Falls
Robert J. Murphy
Elma M. Murphy
Rites Tuesday for Mrs John Sheldon
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist church for Mrs. John P. Sheldon who died March 8 at Eldora Memorial hospital where she had been since last October after a fall broke her hip. Born Estella Willcox in Solon Iowa February 19 1864 she moved to a farm near Eldora in 1882. She married John Putnam Sheldon February 6 1895 and had three children Thomas Glen Harold Willcox and Mary Ruth Pierce. Surviving are three grandsons Richard John Sheldon and Jack Pierce and one great grandson plus two brothers Will Willcox and Dorr Willcox. Interment was in Eldora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
John P. Sheldon
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Harold
Estella Willcox
S. 8
Willcox
Solon
Iowa
Kidora
Old Albion Seminary
State University
John Putnam Sheldon
Thomas Glen
Harold Willcox
Mary Ruth
Hal Pierce
Parkersburg
Richard
John Shaldon
Eldora
Jack Pierce
Will Willcox
Des Moines
Dorr Willcox
Feldora
Sheldon
The
E.C. Lasswell
Eldora Cemetery
State School Boys Continue to Escape
Following the return of training school boys from Anamosa to the state school, a wave of escapes occurred over the past week led by returning youths. Seven escaped Monday night with four recaptured, eight fled Tuesday including Richard Wuenschal of Eldora, and his father Harry reports a missing car and five pairs of pants. The boys reportedly burned their clothes and wore the stolen trousers. Wednesday noon the stolen car was found near Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Richard Wuenschal
Eldora
Harry Wuenschal
Richard
Wuenschal
Iowa City
Eldora Band Plans March 29 Public Concert
Band Director Mila Myers announces a public concert set for March 29 as team tunes up for music contests on April 5 and 6. High school freshmen organize a Friday night dance boasting a full orchestra, floor show, and lively entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila Myers
Portraits by Jessie Rae Taylor at Friday assembly
Personality portraits by Jessie Rae Taylor will be highlighted in the school entertainment course at the high school auditorium this Friday at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Rae Taylor
Dubuque University selects Dr Dale Welch as 1946 commencement speaker
Dr Dale Welch president of the University of Dubuque has been chosen to deliver the commencement exercises address for 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Welch
University of Dubuque
Union man donates sacks of potatoes to Eldora Memorial
Grover Williams of Union presented Eldora Memorial Hospital with several sacks of fine potatoes this week. The gift is valued for both its money value and Mr Williams' thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Williams
Union
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Mr. Williams
Eldora School Adds Pictures From Rotary Exhibit
Eldora school expands its art collection with two works from the rotary exhibit. Nellie Gerbers Lincoln's oil The New Stack will hang in the junior high, while Leia Powers from LaPorte City paints The Chore Boy in watercolor for the vocational agriculture rooms. Both artists are noted for rural Iowa scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora School
Rotary
Stack
Nellie Gerbers Lincoln
Leia Powers
LaPorte City
Town Lutheran Rural Life Seminar in Story City
The rural life seminar for 80 Central Iowa churches will meet in Story City on March 19. Rev. M. E. Nygaard serves as area chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Story City
M. E. Nygaard
County Meet Draws Eldora Legionnaires and Auxiliary
Eldora American Legionnaires and Auxiliary members attended the county meet at Iowa Falls last night. Speakers included George White of Marshalltown, third district commander, and Mrs. Harry Hampel of Allison, president of the district American Legion auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
American
Snow clears after town wide storm in Eldora region
Central towns including Eldora dug out after the heaviest snowstorm of the winter. Depths were eight to ten inches with little wind and drift. Temperatures dipped on Saturday then rose Sunday. Rural roads blocked, schools dismissed Friday and rural mail suspended. World Day of Prayer service postponed to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Union World Day of Prayer
Citizens Vote School Levy and Board Elections
Orville Vigars was re elected to the board of education and Lauren Maltby won the second seat, with C O Rubow declining. H C Roll ran late and finished last among two vacancies as 180 votes were cast. The five year five thousand dollar annual levy for school improvements passed, with 174 ballots cast and 126 yes. New Providence J C Whitehead was unanimously reelected to the board. Union election had 25 votes with Ralph Beecher Erroll Dillon re elected directors and K J Lyon treasurer. two write in votes for Mrs Willard Donaldson as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Vigars
Board of Education
Lauren Maltby
C. O. Rubow
H. C. Roll
Vigars
Maltby
Roll
New Providence
J. C. Whitehead
Ralph Beecher
Erroll Dillon
K. J. Lyon
Library Board
J. R. Alexander
Nettie Cobb
Willard Donaldson
Uncle Sam honors navy signalman in homecoming
Charles Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Ryan, arrived home Saturday after nearly three years in the navy. He served as signalman second class, trained at Farragut Idaho, and saw duty across the Caribbean Indian Pacific Japan Australia and the Philippines. Discharged in Minneapolis last week he plans to enter the University of Colorado next fall and will work locally in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ryan
Elvin Ryan
Navy
Charles
Farragut
Idaho
Seven Seas
Pacific
Japan
Australia
Philippines
Minneapolis
University of Colorado
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Counties
Fay H. Laaksmeier of Hubbard and Pearl Schueller of Ackley received a marriage license. William H. Montz, 25, from Eldora, and Mersperite Dettbarn, 20, of Hubbard also secured licenses. Howard Alvern Linn, 23, of Radcliffe, and Bernice Agnes Doering, 20, of Hubbard were licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay H. Laaksmeier
Hubbard
Pearl Schueller
Ackley
William H. Montz
Eldora
Arrives Home After 19 Months Overseas
Ralph Harris, SSMK, returns to Steamboat Rock after honorable discharge at Shoemaker California. Navy service began October 380 1943. Trained at Farragut Idaho stationed on USS Cape Johnson San Pedro and took part in Saipan Tinian Leyte Luzon Iwo Jima and Japan occupation. Awarded Victory bar and ribbons for American and Asiatic theaters and Philippines. He and wife join his parents Mr. and Mrs H C Harms. wife is Los Angeles native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Harris
SSMK
Steamboat Rock
Shoemaker
Calif
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Cape Johnson
San Pedro
Saipan Tinian
Leyte
Luzon
Iwo Jima
Japan
Harms
Philippines
Los Angeles
H. C. Harms
New Providence Girls Edge Numa In State Tilt 35 32
New Providence upset Numa 35 to 32 in a tightly fought state tournament game to keep their title hopes alive. The NP guards controlled the pace while Orpha Broer Delores Whitehead and Arlene Lawler contributed scoring as SecurSacurs fouled out. A 4,000 to 4,500 crowd watched coach Bernard Reece celebrate the win before NP faces Lakota at 3:15 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Des Moines
New Providence
Numa
N.P. Numa Beast - Sa
We Tenon
Providence
TPFG
Arlene Lawler
Orpha Broer
Delores Whitehead
Humphreys
Tomavitch
Bernnard Reece
New Providence Girls Basketball Racks Up Strong Season in Hardin County
Coached by Bernnard H Reece the New Providence sextet finished 28-3 in 26 games, won the Pine Lake championship, and reached the state finals at Des Moines. Arlene Lawler led with 444 points, Orpah Broer added 340, Delores Whitehead 159, as the team averaged 44 points per game while allowing 29 points per game. The squad defeated Steamboat Rock and Extra early, with threats of rematches as state finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Bernnard H. Reece
Hardin’ County
Pine Lake
Des Moines
Steamboat Rock
N. P
Extra
Rockettes
Reece
Arlene Lawler
Orpah Broer
Delores Whitehead
Blood Typing Free At Eldora Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Lillian Swenson the hospital superintendent announces free blood typing at Eldora Memorial Hospital. Call the hospital to have your blood typed. typing does not guarantee donation but ensures your type is on file for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Swenson
Eldora Memorial Hospital
Pleasant Township Women Hold Meeting At Mrs Warner's Home
Pleasant township women will meet at the home of Mrs. Lee Warner on Wednesday March 20 at 2 o'clock. Mrs Wm H Dreier county women's committee chairman will deliver a special message to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Lee Warner
Wm. H. Dreier
World Day of Prayer Service Held Tomorrow
Postponed due to heavy snow, the World Day of Prayer service will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Methodist church. Mrs Kermith Huehn leads the program with helpers Mrs Carl Piper and other participants including Mrs Warren Bailey Mrs W H Van Tiger and Miss Kate A Hill. Young people cooperating are Norrell Smith Col leen Bachman Nancy Jones Mary Lou Heslop and David Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermith Huehn
Carl Piper
Warren Bailey
W. H. van Tiger
Kate A. Hill
Norrell Smith
Colleen Bachman
Nancy Jones
Mary Lou Heslop
David Wilson
Democrats Enter Race for Three County Jobs
Three Democratic candidates declared for June primaries. William H. Dreier of Hubbard seeks state representative. Eddie C. Wirds of Iowa Falls runs for state senator in the 87th district. Miss Irma Frederick of Iowa Falls aims for county recorder. Congressman Dan J. Ryan of Parkersburg seeks the Third District seat against incumbent John W. Gwynne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dreier
Hubbard
Hardin County
Dreier
Eddie C. Wirds
Iowa Falls
Wright
Hamilton
Hardin
G. R. Hill
Clarion
Wirds
Buckeye
Towa Falls
Irma Frederick
Iowa
Pally
Miss Frederick
Dan J. P. Ryan
Parkersburg
John W. Gwynne
Ryan
The
Parkersburg Eclipse
Hardin County Spelling Bee Next Saturday
The 21st annual Hardin County spelling match will be held in Iowa Falls Saturday under Co Superintendent M Z Albers. Rev G McGrighey will pronounce words with judges D W McKinley Hubbard Ruth Harris and Lorena Polley of Eldora. Prizes are from the Falls Town Chamber of Commerce. Readied contestants include Ruth Guenther from Eldora and numerous entrants from Ackley Alden Buckeye Gifford Hubbard Iowa Falls New Providence Owasa Radcliffe Robertson Steamboat Rock Union Whitten and others with many country towns represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
M. Z. Albers
G. Mc Grigehy
D. W. Mc-Kinley
Hubbard
Ruth Harris
Lorena Polley
Eldora
Town Falls
Hardin
Verla Mae Janssen
Ackley
Kathryn Ellefson
Alden
Laura Korth
Buckeye
Beverly Hammer
Gifford
Allen Thomas
Geneice Bartrug
Phyllis Broer
New Providence
Marvin Reed
Owasa
Phyllis Linn
Radcliffe
Shirley Poland
Robertson
Merel Manning
Steamboat Rock
Duane Williams
Union
Mary Harper
Whitten
Garland Neuberger
Marvin Kusendick
Janice Nichols
Connie Lettow
Alien Luther Pingel
Carol Whisler
Concord
Faye Osmundson
Ivano Tijelta
Hllis
Barbara Haupt
Phyllis Harris
Carol Neuenfeldt
Etna
Donald Achtermann
Clara Risius
Grant
Forrest Dubberke
la Vonne Brandt
Arnold Reifschneider
Sally Ann
Society Votes To Sell Landmark On Cemetery Grounds
At a called Cemetery society meeting President E H Lundy presided and the group voted to sell the house on the cemetery grounds formerly used by the sexton. The building will be sold at public auction with time and place to be announced later. The pre Civil War era structure stood near the south door as G A R veteran James Wright kissed his wife goodbye before marching to Dubuque with the 1861 volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Society
E H. H. Lundy
James Wright
Dubuque
Thespians to stage three one act plays March 22
The high school auditorium hosts three one act plays on Friday March 22 at 8 p m under the National a despottn Troupe 483 with director Mrs Don Barker. Eugene Pilot's Two Crooks and a Lady features Dick Protheroe Ann Wells Marjorie Brown Martin Ames Bruce Vince and Martyn Hoyt. Ken Sawyer Goodman The Game of Chess is presented by Joe Cooper Norrell Smith Dean Button and Bill Kramer. Booth Tarkingtons The Trysting Place stars Aud rey Brightwell Vernon Dillman Marie Vigars Darlene Weisner Gene Smith Bill Luckett and Kenneth Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National A Despottn Troupe
Don Barker
Eugene Pilot
Dick Protheroe
Ann Wells
Marjorie Brown
Martin Ames
Bruce Vince
Martyn Hoyt
Kenneth Sawyer Goodman
Joe Cooper
Norrell Smith
Dean Button
Bill Kramer
Booth ‘Tarkington
Audrey Brightwell
Vernon Dillman
Marie Vigars
Darlene Weisner
Gene Smith
Bill Luckett
Kenneth Blair
Antje Holm
Hazel Wieman
Jaylyn Crosser
Bea Clay
Mildred Juncker
Audrey Adamson
Beulah Ewekhoff
Ushers
Arlene Phillips
Colleen Steelman
Lorraine Foster
Father Son Now Partners at Schumacher’s Grocery
W C Schumacher announces partnership with his son Murl joining the family business that began April 15 1915 on North Washington. Joe Schumacher will be employed as the firm expands, with 1984 move to Indgington Ave on the square. The father notes 81 years of service, free delivery during war times, and Murl’s 15 years in store before army discharge February 23 at Camp Atterbury after service in the European theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schumacher
Schumacher
Murl
Joe Schumacher
Washington
Indgington Ave
Mur
Camp Attebury
Postoffice Position To Be Filled by Civil Service Examination
The post office vacancy created by Jacob Stremick's death will be filled via Civil Service examination once practical. The date will be announced in papers and at the post office lobby bulletin board. Federal policy favors veterans with 10 point preference, else 5 point preferred. Applicants should file Form 67 with John J. Finsbie, local civil service secretary, at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Stremick
Civil Service Commission
East End
Post Office
John J. Finsbie
Easter Seal Plans Set by Town Society Board
The executive board of the Town Society for Crippled Children and the Disabled met Monday evening in Floyd Klippel’s office Town Falls to plan the Easter seals sale beginning March 21. Members include Mrs Harold Faust Hubbard Mrs Floyd Klippel J A FF Wierson B lL.¢ison Iowa Falls Mrs Mastinan Nuckolls and Gladys Ziesman Ialdora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Town Society For Crippled Children and the Disabled
Harold Faust
Hubbard
Floyd Klippel
J A. FF. Wierson
B. Ll. ¢Ison
Iowa Falls
Mastinan Nuckolls
Gladys Ziesman
Ialdora
Town Falls
Eldora Post Office Janitor Jacob Stremick Dies
Jacob Stremick fireman and janitor at the Eldora post office building died Thursday night after a brief illness at Memorial hospital. He leaves a wife two young sons and a sister Mrs Theodore Chaney. He was in his mid eighties and known for industry and thrift. Postoffice colleagues gave a monetary tribute to his widow. He began work with the postoffice when the new building rose and had earlier served as general utility man at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Jacob Stremick
Eldora Post Office
Memorial Hospital
Theodore Chaney
Stremnick
Postoffice
Providence Woman Ruth Thornton Dies at 82
Ruth Thornton longtime Hardin county resident died Tuesday night at the Riley McCall home in Eldora at age 82. She lived most of her life in Providence township and is survived by three children Leslie Witmer Alden Henry Winslow Cedar Falls and Delbert J Thornton Mathis Texas. Funeral services will be held at Honey Creek church with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Thornton
Hardin County
Riley McCall
Eldora
Providence Township
Leslie Witmer
Alden
Henry Winslow
Cedar Falls
Delbert J. Thornton
Mathis
Texas
Honey Creek
Manley Stilley and Cecil Way Attend Des Moines Basketball
Mr and Mrs Manley Stilley and Mr and Mrs Cecil Way attended the basketball tournament at Des Moines on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley Stilley
Cecil Way
Des Moines
New Chairman for Hardin Republicans
At a court house meeting the Republican central committee elected John Butler as county chair for the unexpired term of Gilbert W. Winter who has moved to Adel to run a grocery. Butler will serve until June when a county chairman is chosen at the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Court House
John. Butler
Gilbert W. Winter
Adel
Butler
March Busy Time for Recorder's Office
In early March the county recorder lists thirty four real estate transfers with five values shown: 811,025, 11,820, 6500, 12000, and 2000 on farm land and a Radcliffe residence. Most filings involve large sums up to 24,500 with many between 17 and 28 thousand, mostly on farm lands. Chattel mortgages total thirty six, covering automobiles household goods corn machinery and more from a few hundred to 85,387.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Radcliffe
Good Dairy Herds Listed For Sale
VW McAllister living on the old Pollard farm six miles east and two miles south of Idora will sell part of his farm equipment and livestock Saturday March 16 starting at 12 30 yan At the same time Galen Albright will sell a tractor and corn sheller Full line of dairy equipment J A Brown auctioneer Lester Kaufman dairyman living four miles south of Iowa Falls will sell his Holstein herd Tuesday March 19 Also one pedigreed Holstein bull Lolanthe Pride Sir John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
Idora
Yan
Galen Albright
Noowles
Reisinger
Kramer
Lester Kaufman
Iowa Falls
John
J. A. Brown
Petersons Expected To Arrive Saturday
Capt. and Mrs. Orville Peterson with children David and Pamela are due Saturday to stay with Mrs. MM. J. Wassen. Peterson, a hospital executive at Camp Anza California, awaits discharge soon and is noted as Eldora Memorial hospital’s first superintendent for his work in furnishing and equipping the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Peterson
David
Pamela
Allen Kline to address annual Parmers Merchants dinner
Allen Kline president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation will speak at Eldora High School auditorium on April 3 at the Parmers Merchants dinner. He will discuss Agriculture's role in world peace and government controls affecting farming plus the subsidy question. He has notable Farm Bureau leadership and recent international assignments. Attendance awards and diplomas will be issued to farm school members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ialdora
Parmers Merchants
Milora Community Club
Vocational Agriculture Department of the
Eklora Schools
Marvin Rovang
Inatractor
Allen Kline
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Eldora High School
Eldora Community Club
Farm Evening
Kline
Benton County Farm Bureau
State Board of Farm Bureau Directors
American Farm Bureau Federation
San Francisco
Britain
Office of War Information
United States
British
Ministry of Information
Eldora
Jack Shelley
Rotarians Host Farm School Dinner in Eldora
Eldora Rotarians will host a dinner next Tuesday night for Farm Evening School members with Mr. Hackleman of Mason City as guest speaker. The program aims to boost merchant farmer cooperation and will include a post-dinner talk on DDT and 2 4 DDT and 2 10 poisons in postwar agriculture. Public is invited to hear the talk and learn usage and results of these chemicals. farmers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Farm Evening School
Hackleman
Mason City
Hacklerman
Legion Meets The American Legion in Town Falls Meeting
County gathering of Legionnaires held in the school building with plans for the Legion baseball team and Hawkeye boys awards. After the business session a dance followed with Earl Hunt and his band providing music and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Town Falls
Gression
Legion
Hawkeye Boys
Earl Hunt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Motor Co
John Sheldon
Vigars and Maltby
Uncle Sam
New Providence Girls
World Day of Prayer Service
DEMOS
Ruth Guenther
Thespians
Hardin Republicans
Recorder’s Office
Petersons
Rotarians
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