10 May 1955
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1955
Page
1
The text lists staff positions at Georg Advertising including editor Max Van Derveer, bookkeeper Katharine Piper, mechanic Vaan eR, statistician Mer, and Don McMillen as staff. Grace Protheroe is society editor, Marcella Parker proof reader, and Paul Mason foreman.
In describing the Iowa 56th General Assembly session, the piece argues school reorganization remains a major problem. It cites outdated laws, local Hardin county examples, and calls for a simplified bill deemed a must for the 57th Assembly to reduce legal entanglements and confusion. Hardin county leads in reorganization efforts, urging legislators to act.
A historical roundup notes the Union barbed wire plant thriving with plans to add more machinery. The Union Star print shop changes hands from Jack Wickham to J O Adams, who also becomes postmaster as Barnes steps down. Dr Kallmerten leaves Eldora for Cottage, Alden pursues Iowa River and Eastern railway, with a large Hidora delegation in talks. Last week Hardin township voted 21 for tax 218 against the Iowa River and Eastern railroad.
A young grapho analyst Fern L Stevenson, assistant manager at Dehrmann and Crandall, analyzes a writer's handwriting to reveal thinking patterns. She studied with the International Grapho Analysis Society, taught classes, and performed on radio, noting handwriting can indicate temperament and even mental illness. The piece ends with a humorous quip about unfinished projects.
A 3/C Lynn Wogan arrived Friday morning at his father and mother's home. He is stationed at Smokey Hill AFB near Salina Kansas and will return Sunday. Also home was A 3/C Ed LaBine from Smokey Hill. Family news covers visits, births, and school events in Union Delineating local military and community updates through May and the forthcoming Union Consolidated school closing events including Baccalaureate and Commencement.
A clipped editorial calls for a clear national willingness to act and defend principles, criticizing indecision since World War I and pressuring firmer policies toward Communist China. It notes leaders seek credit and urges adherence to what is right over how it is done, amid foreign policy debates. Report cards and a school picnic are announced for Friday with local speakers and awards.
Bob Mathias the Olympic decathlon champion and his wife Melba star in The Bob Mathias Story at the New Grand Theatre this Wednesday Thursday and Friday May 11 12 13. Billy Graham the renowned preacher appears in The Mighty Fort ress an equally inspiring program for all audiences.
Editorials from St. Ansgar Enterprise and Knoxville Journal urge a firm stand on national issues and the presidency. They call for decisive support for Hoover and criticize Democratic and Republican opponents, arguing a need for timely moral and political action to strengthen the nation.
The article contrasts former presidents Harry S. Truman and Herbert Hoover in Washington. Truman delivers witty quick replies to reporters about national and world woes while Hoover presents a careful, studied statement before the Senate foreign relations committee, expressing cautious optimism for the future.
The piece notes the rarity of good formal addresses and the need to grow to express oneself. It cites Toastmaster clubs as evidence of limited public interest and attendance at speech contests. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith of Iowa Falls visited to discuss Mr Mary St. George.
Opinion cites need for compulsory speech study and calls out the prevalence of heated talk among youth. The piece argues that mastering quick, calm discourse could reduce impulsive speaking in classrooms and public life.
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