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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
6
The Eldora Chamber of Commerce reports a positive campaign for 1950 with 125 memberships sold and about 30 more expected. Directors gathered yesterday with members including business leaders and firms needing to contact headquarters before signing.
The board considers the advertisement for a full time secretary justified and has begun hiring through a published ad in the Des Moines Sunday Register. State organization contacts indicate several candidates are available. Canvassing by director teams has occurred, with eight o'clock breakfasts at cafes before outreach. The board estimates 175 members from the campaign, aiming for 200 by midsummer.
The Eldora Baptist Sunday school leads in the ongoing attendance contest against Grundy Center. Eldora recorded 185 attendees to Grundy Center's 159 as the event proceeds, reflecting a strong showing by the local group.
Eldora voters will see no opposition on the ballot March 27 as incumbents stand unchallenged. The present administration comprises Mayor Dr DB Nyquist, ward councilmen R R Brown James Bales Dr RE Grays OW Schlampp, at large councilman John Wood Howard Caffe, and treasurer Frank Jackson. The last uncontested race was in 1980 with 242 votes cast for late Mayor C O Ryan.
Harding county resident William H. Dreier, owner of a 244 acre Hubbard area farm, is named the second Farmer of the Week. The feature notes Dreier’s Holstein herd, farm innovations, and community service with Farm Bureau and county committees. His family and early life are sketched, with the ceremony at the New Grand Theatre to honor him.
A Marlin 2 caliber rifle with telescopic sight and about $20 in coins were taken in a Union break-in at the D. E. Hamner residence. Entry was gained through an open front door between 7 30 and 10 p.m. No arrests had been made, according to Sheriff Paul Hodgson.
Eldora superintendent F K Schmidt, the school safety head, is named school division chairman for the statewide safety congress to be held in Des Moines on March 29-30. The appointment was announced Saturday by Alfred W Kahl, the state safety commissioner.
Sidore's new furniture store operated by Georges Hodgson is expected to open next week at the former Botts General Appliance location on North Washington Street. Hodgson, from Newton, redecorating the building and moving in stock for a full line of home furnishings, floor coverings and some appliances. He has five years in Newton furniture, is married with three children Irene 11 Billy 10 and Rickie Dale 5, and will move his family once housing is secured.
Hillis Wilson of Iowa Falls announces as a Republican candidate for county supervisor for the 1951 term. He is the first GOP filer for the post, facing incumbent Democrat Wilson Hadley of New Providence, who has served since 1939. Wilson is a lifelong Republican and Hardin county Farm Bureau activist.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock today in Hubbard at the Boeke funeral home for Byron M. Strother, 63, who died Sunday after a long illness. Burial will be in Hubbard Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one brother Dave Strother of Roland, and three sisters Gladys Strother of Hubbard, Garnet Short of Des Moines, and Lizcille Nelson of Mason City.
The Kiwanis club organized in Eldora elected A. Scott president with 28 initial members. Officers include Ned Fagg vice president Don Wilson treasurer and Guy Strickler secretary. The group meets Thursdays at Kurtz Kitchen. An early June Charter Night will mark the Eldora club’s charter. Grand jury action eyed in fatal jeep accident near Whitten that claimed Carl W. Myers. Survivors include parents and three brothers. funeral services held with local veterans participating.
Jack Boeke was elected president of the Hubbard Chamber of Commerce at a reorganizational meeting held Thursday in the town hall. New directors named include Wilbur Conway D E Weld and Jesse Jacobs. D Justice was appointed secretary.
Republicans schedule an all county meeting in Hubbard gym on Friday March 24. The theme is How Government is Affecting My Liberties with four prominent Hardin county speakers addressing key aspects.
Attendance fell as snowstorm hits, county Democratic party meeting delayed from Friday to Friday March 24 with tentative reschedule noted.
Eldora high school Thespian society presents Pam Sawyers Treasure Hunt a four act play in the auditorium tonight at 7 30. William Hoag directs a cast of 15 with Jim Short as Tom Sawyer Joan Follett Aunt Polly and Jerry Hodgson Huck Finn in Missouri cave setting near a village. Other principals include Jim Lyman Muff Potter Joe Saylor Lucille Rosenberger Judge Thatcher Gordon Dickinson and George Fagg with Joyce Nuckolls Bob Bateson Marlin Sanders and Bernardine in supporting roles.
Meiers Ruth Lauritzen Betty Hobson and Ellen Dettbarn are listed among the production team. Students on the crew include Jennie Juchems producer Rita Jacobs Rosalie Risse directors Nancy Jones business manager Orlan Mitch ell assistant business manager Pat Irwin publicity Glen Gaede electrician Aletha Rebschull Phyllis Blair costumes Gloria Ruby Hileen Perkins properties Betty Newbauer house manager Manley Draper stage manager Mary Lau Sanders curtain puller Joanne Persons make-up.
Judge J M Schaupp opened the March term of district court in Fort Dodge with case assignments and a county bar meeting planned for day one. A list shows 80 jurors drawn for petit service across communities including Ackley Alden Eldora Hubbard New Providence Union Steamboat Rock Snow Friday Night heavy snowfall continues with two inches of snow and .25 inch moisture reported by government readings.
A committee of mothers will circulate petitions this week asking the El Dora consolidated district board to call a $300,000 bond election for a new grade school building. Forty percent? No, twenty five percent of the votes cast in Mondays school election are required to compel the board to act. Directors have studied the project for new grade facilities.
The Ping Lake Wildlife Club schedules a fish fry and family gathering at the club house next Wednesday March 22 with serving beginning at 6 30 PM. Attendees include men women and children. Gene Stevens chairs the committee with Eastman Nuckolls George Rubew Claude Winters Lester Taylor Rene Creson Don Brown and Jerry Gronwald among others. BOARD STILL IN USE. Plans to discontinue the Central Iowa Telephone company switchboard at Union Saturday were delayed by a storm. transfer of Gifford subscribers to the Eldora exchange will occur this week.
All cribbage players are invited to an open house tournament starting at 7:30 p m on Tuesday. Sponsored by the lodge contestants should bring cribbage boards and cards.
The Eldora volunteer fire department Thursday evening reelected Chief O. R. Lamb and officers Earl Dillavou Clarence Wubbens Leo Chinburg Ed Hodge and appointed Clifton Crosser as assistant chief. The department will conduct ladder and hose demonstrations at the state fire fighting school in Ames in May with Guy Reid in a fire prevention education panel.
The Hardin County Agricultural Society directors meet Wednesday afternoon in secretary C. W. Haase's office to discuss plans for the 1960 exposition.
John Meling as administrator of Evelyn Meling's estate sues Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Co. for 20000 claiming negligence at the Gifford crossing caused her death March 11, 1948. Petition alleges failure to whistle or ring bell, poor lookout, obstructed view, and failure to discover the automobile. Mrs. Meling, 24, left two children. husband also plaintiff. Attorneys from Marshall town listed.
Raymond Bud Smith was elected president of Pine Lake Saddle Club at a directors meeting. Vincent Platig became vice president, Jackie Hootman secretary treasurer, and Eastman Nuckolls publicity director. The club lists 152 members.
Hundreds of area farmers descend on Eldora for a State College extension service clinic in the gymnasium, with city officials, the Chamber of Commerce, and local exhibitors. Exhibits from firms and the college open by 11, lunch served 11:30 to 1:30. Program covers corn borer control, weed control, and audience Q A with Ames experts. Firms from Eldora Cedar Rapids plan equipment displays. Mayor Nyquist announces free parking for attendees.
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