Eldora Economy Event Slogan Chosen by Merchants
Local merchants at Hotel Winchester discuss a monthly special sale day featuring one top item at reduced price. Community club president H J Schmitz cites consumer and retailer benefits. About 60 slogans were submitted. first prize $5 to Mrs H C Holmes for Eldora's Economy Event. Jury includes Community club directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
H. J. Schmitz
Community Club
H. C. Holmes
Eldora
Verna
Steamboat Rock
Idora
Sam ‘Tungland
Garden ‘City
Hidora
Jams Damage Four Bridges In County Roads
A major ice jam week caused road flooding near Eldora New Providence and along Tipton creek. Four bridges were partly washed out with crews using dynamite to break ice jams. The county engineer reports several bridges damaged but travel remained possible.
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Aigion
Hiway
Gifford
South Eldora
South Fork
Eldora
New Providence
Tipton Creek
Sherman
Tipton
Buckeye
Honey Creek
Sherman Township
Hog cholera vaccination school announced for March 24
Farm Bureau offices announce a hog cholera vaccination school to be held Friday, March 24, with Dr. H B Treman of the extension service in charge. Certificates will be given to those who pass tests allowing them to vaccinate their own swine. Cost is 3 dollars per person if ten attend, cheaper for larger groups. venue not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
H. B. Treman
Extension Service
Janssen Store Entered by Thief
Henry J Janssen reported his implement store broken into Tuesday night by a window smash. The cash register was moved to the rear and broken but contained no money. Sheriff investigation followed after 8 30 discovery by Janssen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Janssen
Mr. Janssen
Winchester
George Janssen
Sheriff's Office
Jack Fosse Funds From Starlings in Concord Township
County auditor Frank Jackson reports Jack Fosse brought in 378 starling heads and received a 37.50 dollar check. Earlier he turned in 19 heads. The note indicates starlings will be less plentiful in Concord Township this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
Frank Jackson
Jack Fosse
Mr. Fosse
Union: Postoffice Assistant Has New Song Published
Doris Mariel Atteberry of Union is a postoffice assistant and songwriter. A copyright copy of her song We ll Have a New Romance was received in Union and published for singers and stage directors. She is L A Atteberrys daughter, Union High School class of 1934, spent 1935 86 in nurses training, then joined the postal service the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
A. Atteberry
Union
Union High School
Miss Atteberry
St. Louis
Atteberry
Project Committee Will Meet Monday
Mrs 0 UL Minor of Churdan district committeewoman of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will conduct a contact meeting for home project county committeewomen at the Eldora library at 10 30 on Monday March meeting attendees township chairmen and ways women may cooperate. At noon the group will be guests of the Hardin County Farm Bureau at a luncheon at Busy Bee cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churdan
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Home Project
Eldora_ library
Marcy
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Busy Bee Cafe
Legion Will Observe 20th Anniversary Program
The Heldera post will host a Legion history program at the Legion hall this evening to mark the 20th anniversary of the American Legion founded in Paris on March 15 1919. J D Leonard and Glenn Whorrall will present highlights and a discussion will follow with a social hour planned. a large attendance is expected. Four Des Moines founders helped establish the Legion, which now has more than a million members, though no Hardin county men are recorded as organizers.
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American Legion
Heldera
Legion Hall
J. D. Leonard
Glenn Whorrall
Legion
Paris
Hardin County
Des Moines
Methodist Worker Will Speak Tonight in Cedar Rapids District
Dr. Guy Black of Kokomo Ind conducting a personal evangelism campaign in Cedar Rapids district of the Methodist church will give a talk at a dinner in Iowa Falls this evening. Local members are expected to attend as Rev F Q O Hillman reports delegations from Whitten Ackley and Eldora have heard him this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Black
Kokomo
Ind
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Church
Iowa Falls
F. Q O. Hillman
Whitten
Ackley
Eldora
Black
M. & St. L Plan Moves to Interstate Commission
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation backed reorganization plans for the Missouri and St. Louis railroad to create two owning entities. Judge Wilbur F. Booth signed an order allowing submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The RFC would lend up to 5 million dollars to one of the new corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilbur F. Booth
School elections run across towns Monday vote results
Eldora consolidated schools re elected Mrs Peisen for three years and H H Turner for two as treasurer, with Car roll Rubew filling a vacancy for one year. Textbook referendum passed 178 to 86. total director votes 280, textbooks 264. six defective ballots found. Other towns report varied director and treasurer elections with small turnout.
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Jessie Peisen
Board of Education
Eldora Consolidated Schools
Carroll Rubew
H. H. Turner
Peisen
Rubew
Turner
Wyatt Johnson
P. HE
Hobson
Ethel . Ellsworth
UNION
W. H. Lepley
Gore “ Chapidm Hy Sphreys
Whitten
L.L
Charles Yantis
Hauser
Yantis
E. Moon
Marion Lord
Gifford
Henry_ Holthins
Ed Lawler
Dave Glenn
Mr. Glenn
Blanche Cox
Hubbard
John Boeke
Henry Arensmeier
W. J. Schwendemann
New Providence
L. Williams
Clarence B. Reece
New Providence Consolidated School
Gilbert Winter
Ackley
R. R. Hadley
Will Hofmeister
C. H. Brandt
Steamboat Rock
T. J. Eilers
H. W. Boyenga
BH. A. Eckhoff
Owasa
Leo Williams
Ord _Ridout
John Lawless
Disviet
Union Youth in Tryout for California College Football
Harold Williams of Union is listed as a candidate for a position on the University of Southern California baseball team in Los Angeles. A New Providence graduate from the class of 1986, he played first base there and third base with the Gifford Independents. The piece notes a promising freshman prospects for USC. Also covered are Hardin County Legion events with a March 28 meeting in Union and visits by local residents to Marshalltown.
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Iowa
Los Angeles
Harold
Hardin County
Pine Lake Wildlife Club Plans Wildlife Week Observance
The Pine Lake Wildlife club discussed National Wildlife Week observance for March 1925 at Steamboat Rock. A member drive aims to recruit in Eldora Providence and Steamboat Rock led by Rubew Reece and Johnson. Membership fees are 1 dollar adults and 25 cents for juniors under 16.
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Pine Lake Wildlife Club
Steamboat Rock
Eldora
New Providence
GC. O. Rubew
Harold H. Reece
L. C G. Johnson
Sunday School Workers Meet in County Conference
The Hardin county countywide gathering at Eldora Methodist Church focused on The Christian Challenge to the Modern World. Leaders included Mrs Morris of New Providence and Rev A L Ragsdale with sessions on Christian education homes and community building. A Sunday School Exhibit project was announced for the county fair. The convention may reconvene in Union Christian Church in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Eldora Methodist Church
I. I’, Morris
New Providence
C. E. Barnes
Union
David Davids
Eldora Congregational Church
A. L. Ragsdale
F. O. Hillman
I. O. Hillman
H. E. Moon
Dewey Stevenson
Whitten
E. G. Bizer
Floyd Price
Howell Boyd
Hillman
L. L. Chamness
Union Christian Church
Walter B. Eyre
Goons
Vidora
E. F. Morris
Ragsdale
Eli Wheeler
Dr J R Winnett Undergoes Arm Removal Operation
Information from Rochester Minnesota reports Dr J R Winnett underwent removal of his left arm at the shoulder last week. He is in excellent condition and recovering well with Mrs Winnett staying in Rochester. The condition traces to a burn while operating X ray equipment in 1917 or 1918, with recent years showing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Winnett
Rochester
Minn
Junior High Pupils In Contest Tonight
Junior high declamatory event scheduled at the high school auditorium this evening March 16 at 7 30. Judges Haldor Howe Mrs James Bales and Mrs D W Dickinson. Participants include Betty Velmnec Patty Megan Arlyn Soli Jane Schmidt Bonnie Johnson Agnes MacRae Darrell Brown Jack Blanken shin and musical numbers featuring Jean Dean Bob Schmidt Harmonica Five brass sextet and brass quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldor Howe
James Bales
D. W. Dickinson
Betty Velmnec
Patty Megan
Arlyn Soli
Jane Schmidt
Bonnie Johnson
Agnes MacRae
Darrell Brown
Jack Blankenshin
Jean Dean
Bob Schmidt
Harmonica Five
Brass Sextet
Brass Quartet
Forty Cent H L Ad Sells $4500 House
An Eldora modern house with garage and good location on Fourteenth Street was sold for 4500 dollars after inquiries in response to a forty cent herald ad run by Mrs Marie McCoy in the February 16 1939 issue. H F Ziesman of Eldora was among the inquirers and recently completed the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Marie McCoy
H. F. Ziesman
Fourteenth Street
Scurry
Fel Dora High School Plans Two Musical Programs
Fel Dora High School announces two upcoming musical programs at the district auditorium. On Sunday March 19 at 4 p.m. the band directed by Milo Myers will perform contest numbers and solos by Marvin Johns Patricia Johnson Darlene Wilcox and James Hauser with a brass sextet. Admission is free. A second concert Friday evening at eight features all vocal groups under Mildred Luce with contest pieces. admission will be charged to support musicians preparing for the sub district contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldora High School
Milo Myers
Marvin Johns
Patricia Johnson
Darlene Wilcox
James Hauser
Mildred Luce
Herald Ledger Moves Up Publication Schedule
The Herald Ledger will publish one day earlier next week and requests correspondents to send items a day ahead of their usual schedule while advertisers submit copy as early as possible.
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Herald-Ledger
Posible
Excavation starts for new postoffice building in Ames
Excavation for the basement of the new post office began Monday with a power digger loading trucks. Dirt is hauled to the Stonebrook Garles lots in the northwest for use at prospective build sites. Completion of major digging is expected by week’s end. James Thompson & Son of Ames, contractors, say local labor will be used where suitable, with government minimum wage posted and governing employment. The job won’t hire laborers for about two weeks. Buck will be resident foreman. Thompson junior will visit often. R L Bevan is the government construction engineer. Contract price is 62000 and the site cost 7500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonebrook-Garles
James Thompson
James Thompson & Son
Ames
Eldora
Fowler
Thompson
Buck
R. L. Bevan
Car Collision Leads to Suit in District Clerk’s Office
Suit filed Monday seeks 80.05 in damages from Armour & Co. over a January 1988 collision three miles south and four west of New Providence. Plaintiff J F McCluskey alleges his car, driven east, was struck by Fred R Herbst, an employee of the plaintiff. Lundy Butler Lundy represent McCluskey. Beulah A Nehring seeks divorce from Russell V Nehring with custody of two children, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Temporary injunction granted by Judge S A Clock restrains contact with plaintiff and children. Attorney D W Dickinson. Wim W Silvester seeks confirmation of shares and sale of about 479 acres in Buckeye township. Goldie Reynolds et al named defendants. J L Cameron and D Dickinson attorneys. Irene Brown of Iowa Falls files for divorce from Russell Brown, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Parties married December 7, 1932 in Eldora. two children. Injunction requested to restrain molestation. John I Wirds attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McCluskey
Armour & Co
New Providence
Fred R. Herbst
To.nees
Pane Af Herbst
D. W. Dickinson
Wim. W. Silvest Et al
Buckeye Township
Goldie Reynolds Et al
J. L. Cameron
D. Dickinson
Irene Brown
Lowa Falls
Russell Brown
Eldora
John I. Wirds
Duval Street in Key West Connects Ocean to Gulf
Duval street in Key West extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a major east west route through the city. The thoroughfare links waterfront areas with historic districts and local businesses.
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Duval
Key West
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Rural Youth Meet Prominent Speaker Next Thursday
Rural Youth president George Strayer of Hudson will speak at the Hardin County Rural Youth meeting set for Thursday evening March 23 at 7 30 in Eldora 1 0 C F hall. Billy Vigars will present current events and Luella Ziesman will discuss county government. Parents invited. a box social will follow. Committees include Reception Argene Hornung Raymond Lawler program Marian Bahr Martin Kielsmeier refreshments Garnette Bahr Morris Dreier.
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Eldora 1
Eyes See and Ears Hear in Hardin County Farm Equipment Boom
The Eyes that See notes a spring upturn in south Hardin County implement dealers led by Henry Janssen with a busy crew assembling farm machinery for spring delivery. John Deere day and a move show boosted interest in the Allis-Chalmers line now available through Eldora dealers, with Putnams, Massey-Harris, and Minneapolis-Momline lines drawing orders. Local retailers such as Sam Sorenson, Ly man Sheets, H R Hauser, C W Conway and Walter Dannenberg report strong activity in tractors, plows and extensions, with several families already purchasing multiple units.
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South
Hardin County
Henry Janssen
Janssen
Allis-Chalmer
Eldora
Putnams
Massey-Harris
Farmers Implement Company
August Zielske
Minneapolis-Moline
Palmners Implement Company
L. C. Clark
Union
J. J. Case
J.J Case
I. Ey Kasischke
Lawn Hill
Mr. Clark
Sam Sorenson
Norman
Brindle
Sam
Lyman Sheets
Allis-Chalmers
Lyman
McCormick-Deering
H. R. Hauser
Whitten
C. W. Conway
Hubbard
Walter Dannenberg
Walter
Divorce Granted In Friday Eldora Session
Judge T. G. Garfield stopped in Eldora Friday morning and signed orders in civil matters. A hearing in the divorce action R. C. Ahorn versus Nora Belle Ahorn granted the divorce and approved the property settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Garfield
Eldora
R. C. Ahorn
Nora Belle Ahorn
Sub-District Music Contest Set for Eldora Dates
About 900 musicians from 15 schools will compete in Eldora on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Contest directs include divisions 1 2 and 3 with advancement to the district event at Wagle Grove April 13 14 and 15. Class A features Iowa Falls single entry while other classes list Radcliffe Training School Eldora Ackley Alden Ellsworth Hubbard Jewell New Providence Randall Steamboat Rock Union Whitten and Zearing. Three daily sessions will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldova
F. K. Schmidt
Wagle Grove
Iowa Falls
Radcliffe
Training School
Eldora
Ackley
Alden
Ellsworth
Hubbard
Jewell
New Providence
Randall
Steamboat Rock
Union
Whitten
Zearing
Time story on Goldshur couple linked to dogs case
A Time magazine item from February 20 reports the arrest in San Francisco of David and Eleanor Goldshur, alleged owners of dogs found starving in an abandoned nightclub. They face six months in jail and four months probation. The man is said to be a philosophy instructor. the woman a psychology student. The piece notes possible exaggeration by press and Time, and a link to a former local resident Eleanor Everall.
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Time Magazine
San Francisco
David
Eleanor Goldshur
Time
Iverall
David Brown
Goldshuts
San Francisco Junior College
Eldera
Eleanor Everall
San Francisco Press
Tractor Fire Damaged Straw Stack in New Providence
A tractor owned by Warren Reese north of the school house was damaged by fire Tuesday morning. While using a spreader, the wheels skidded into a straw stack, the heat melted solder on the gasoline line causing liquid to spill and fuel the flames. Elwood White towed the tractor away with a team, one rubber tire ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Warren Reese
Reese
Elwood White
Rotary Club Hears High School Sextet
Selections by the high school girls vocal sextet directed by Miss Mildred Luce were enjoyed at the Eldora Rotary club luncheon Tuesday. Dr E W Burke and Orville Peterson prepared the biographical sketches for new members and Harry H Turner recounted highlights from his recent trip to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Luce
Eldora
Miss Adams to Give Clothing Lesson at Eldora
Gladys Adams clothing specialist from the extension service will lead a training session for 4-H club workers on Problems of Construction and Repair at Mrs. Stanley A. Collins home in Eldora on Thursday March 28. Attending will be 4-H leaders assistants county committee members and an older girl from each club. Ladak and Cossack have been top alfalfa yields at Town State college tests over the last decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Department
South Fork
Iowa State College
Reeves Bailey
Pine Lake
Ames
Harold Luiken
Stanley A. Collins
Eldora
Gladys Adams
Extension Service
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Eldora’s
H.c.holmes
Starlings
Doris M. Atteberry
Legion Will
California
H. W. Stonebrook
Bob Follett
County Legion
Hardin County American Legion
William Topp
D. E. Byam, Jr
L. C. Wiesner
Arlene Teske
Marshalltown
Lester Dudek
Beverly Rae Dudek
Frank Hiserote
Kenneth Amsberry
Tull & Probasco Hardware
Zumach
Tull and Probasco Home. Co
Hilmer Krause
Harrison
Carl J. Piper
Coast To
Glen Carson
R.E. Hodge Co
John
George Strayer
Hudson
Rotary Club
Hears High School Sextet
Miss Adams
Town State College
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