14 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
1
Farmers in Eldora are invited to a Friday event launching the 1950 fight against corn borers and weeds. State college weed and pest clinic will present the latest information with extension service specialists answering questions. The clinic is a community project with school, city, Chamber of Commerce and merchants cooperating, featuring equipment displays and a free lunch.
A midwest reflection on rapid scientific advances from wireless radio to television. The writer notes the US produces half the world’s goods with only seven percent of its population, urges a strong, free Uncle Sam, and critiques WOLTV for needing more entertaining programming while delivering factual educational content.
The Spencer Silver Mining Co. in Eldora plans a two million dollar capitalization with C. C. Gilman as president and W. H. Pollard as secretary. A state grant funds part of a new school building. New Providence academy opens March 22 under Principal William P. Clark. Local businesses expand with Frank Smith furnishing house, Thomas O'Neal’s Cottage store, and Hadley & Stauffer hardware. Postmaster John Trevarthen appointed at Whitten. post office hours extended. new wire cages. post office moves planned. Community events include Sousa band concert visit to Iowa Falls, rural mail routes changed, and local clerical moves. 1920 mentions note election and basketball achievements in nearby towns.
Readable church directory lists Fits Congregational Danville with services 11 am and 6:30 pm, VIANT Baptist with 10 am Sunday school and 1 pm youth fellowship, and MUST Methodist with 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship. Details include pastors Corner Washington Street Lith Avenue, phone numbers, and parsonage contacts.
A campus musical titled Tassels in the Air is to be staged by Ellaworth College students with Miss Anderson providing the score and college students writing all the music. Governor is invited to attend. no confirmation yet. The piece is described as colossal and features a student-made score.
Sunday service times for McKinney pastor led Church of Christ at 1800 Dingk, Bible school 10 am, morning worship 11 am, evening 7:30 pm, with Sunday school at 10 Rom and variations on Sundays. Whitten Church of Christ lists Bible school 9 am, morning worship 7:40 pm, BYF, youth fellowship, missionary greeting on first Thursday, and women’s council on second and fourth Thursdays.
A district court jury directed verdict for defendants in the estate of Phyllis Nehring versus Gerald and George Smith after evidence failed to show reckless driving in the April 9, 1948 crash near Reinbeck that killed the 17 year old Miss Nehring. Judge Shannon Charlton ruled against the wrongful death claim of $26,000 and the Nehrings plan to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Radcliffe residents share visits with Des Moines and Ames, including Ray, Yeager, Anders, Klug, and Oatts. Local happenings cover church society meetings, bake sales, hospital stays, and a new four unit kitchen for Radcliffe high school with community involvement and future equipment upgrades.
The Herald-Index sports section begins a serial history of the Pine Lake basketball conference, tracing its origins, notable teams, key players, and pivotal seasons. Readers will see chronological installments highlighting rivalries, season previews, and rising stars shaping the circuit.
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