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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

7

Harrison Wolcott Wins Eldora American Legion Golf Title

Harrison Wolcott defended his Eldora American Legion championship with a 72 to win by three strokes over Robert Brown. The 34th annual Legion tourney drew about 20 players under chilly damp conditions. Leo F. Wolcott donated the trophy and the organizing committee included Chet Van Derveer Jack Leonard and Hartison Wolcott.

Harrison Wolcott Eldora American Legion Robert Brown Leo F. Wolcott American Legion Chet van Derveer Jack Leonard Hartison Wolcott

West Waterloo leads Eldora in prep golf meet

West Waterloo scored 154 while Waterloo team posted 172 and Eldora finished 169. Medalist was Jack Rule of West with 37. Eldora players Jim Shadle 44 Tim Cole 44 Stan Priske 49 Rodney Riemenschneider 42 and Phil Simpson 42 contributed for their score.

Waterloo Eldora Prep West Waterloo Jack Rule West Eldora Jim Shadle Tim Cole Stan Priske Rodney Riemenschneider Phil Simpson

Social Security disability freeze and eligibility notes

A telephone inquiry explains how a disability freeze can affect Social Security earnings records. Key dates include July 1987 as the first eligible month for benefits for those now totally disabled between 50 and 65, and rules about beginning dates, work history, and applications, with upcoming discussion on state vocational rehabilitation referrals. The piece emphasizes timely action before mid year to avoid losing benefit rights and outlines how the official disability beginning date is determined.

Social Security Administration

Eldora Fails To Score At State Track Meet

Eldora competed in Drake Stadium in 50 degree weather at the state Class B meet but did not score a point. The two mile relay posted 8 41.8, the best in Eldora history, yet did not place. Bob Walker of the state training school won the event with a 1955 distance. Ken Collins previously held the shot put record. Allan Wirth of Oakland broke it with 53-7 7/8, Collins' mark was 50-7 4/8.

Des Moines Eldora Drake Stadium Bob Walker Ken Collins Allan Wirth Oakland Collins

Radcliffe opens 1957 baseball season on May 24

The Radcliffe Independent baseball team will open their 1957 season Friday night May 24 at 8 p.m. against Whitten. In their first home game Radcliffe showcases a top lighted ball park in central Town. Another home game follows against Clarion Memorial Day with 8 p.m. game time.

Radcliffe Whitten Town

Shadle Medalist As Eldora Wins In Triangular Golf Meet

Eldora wins the triangular prep golf meet at Iowa Falls with a total of 166 while Hampton has 173 and Iowa Falls 174 Jim Shadle is medalist with a 37. Other individual results include Tim Cote 39 and Mar schl 40 among others.

Iowa Falls Eldora Jim Shadle Tigers Hampton Tim Cote Johnson Marschall Riemenschneider Young Rost Smith Jensen Simpson Hummer Robinson Priske Nelson Penaluna

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H. D. Wolcott Legion P. L West and East Waterloo Eldora Golfers Rad Kathleen Severson Marion Reisetter Maryls Streyffeler Rita Fosseen Radcliffe High School Beverly Ferguson Diane Ritland James Eller Rosalie Stephens Iola Severseike Orlen Roger Johnson Charles Sampson Vonda Lou Elwick Patty Hoversten Netl Mossman Diane Eller del Rina Olson Gary Houck Jon Rorem Helen Stolee Jerry Mott Serena Johnson David Reisetter Kaye Bruns Richard Knutson Owen Heng Biloretta Reisetter Kent Hendrickson James Hunter Sharon Wykle Deann Swenson Judith Hitchcock Thomas Helgeson Nancy Topp Riekson Patti Ballard Steve Thompson Leila Wicks
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