23 May 1950
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
1
Local subscription rates are listed for Advanen Hardin and adjoining counties with different prices for areas within and outside the region. Additional notes indicate higher rates for non-local or outside zones and mention terms per year.
Eldora hosts Midwest Pony Sale by K E Reisinger and Sons with about 300 ponies from 62 consignors across 10 states. More than 5 000 visitors are expected for the grounds pre and during the event, as chamber events and Blue Ribbon Specials add carnival style to the proceedings.
A compiled timeline recounts past events in Eldora and Hardin County from 1880 through 1940, noting booms and new buildings sparked by the Holland extension, Decoration Day observances, war graves, church upgrades, notable accidents, school staff changes, and agricultural and civic developments spanning decades. It highlights Elm era milestones, telegraph weather forecasts for farmers, track and spelling contests, hotel demolitions, and community projects shaping the town’s growth.
The Herald Ledger reports Legion naires braved rain and thunder to honor fallen comrades on Memorial Day 1941, with the program moved to the Methodist Church. The photo by Bob Meader shows the 1918 boys in new uniforms, led by Orville Vigars and Jim Tull, among others, marking the last Memorial Day before World War II.
The writer recalls a home making article about an alphabet of living room irritants. It lists A to Z items like apple cores, balls on steps, erector sets, tracks on linoleum, and more. Vignettes mention a barn memory, Virgie's songs, the Wills’ horse Dandy, a Volga boat song, and a sundress moment as the town’s quirks and small, vivid details unfold.
Corner 12th avenue and 12th street hosts First Congregational Church led by Ralph B. Imes with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. First Baptist at Corner Washington street and 4th avenue lists H.C. Start as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship. First Methodist at Corner 12th street and 14th avenue, W. K. Ehlert pastor, offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. John Zimmermann pastors Paul’s Lutheran on 11th avenue with Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Assembly of God Tabernacle on 16th avenue and 14th street, W. L. Beasley pastor, features Sunday school 10 a.m., morning worship 11:30 a.m., and evening 7:45 p.m. St Mary’s Catholic at 600 block North Washington, Fr. L. V. McDonough with masses at 8 and 10 a.m., confessions Saturday 4 and 7 p.m., weekday masses 7:45 a.m.
Sunday schedules for Ivester Church of the Brethren list pastor Walter J Helsey and multiple service times including worship at 11 a.m. and evening 7:30 p.m with Sunday school options. Whitten Church of Christ at Ritts School offers 11 a.m. worship and youth fellowships, with monthly women’s meetings and council sessions.
A reflective school farewell poem recalls memories and friendships formed by classmates. It expresses hope to remain true to friends after graduation, promising to keep those bonds in their hearts long after they part ways on a notable date.
A poem portrays freshmen arriving with fear about starting studies and resolve to cope. It emphasizes anxious anticipation, learning challenges, and a pledge to persevere through a demanding academic path.
The verse recalls sophomore to senior memories of dances and bus rides while celebrating persistence and earned knowledge. It then notes Social Security retirement benefits depend on earnings from covered work and urges showing the account number to every employer to secure proper credits.
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