Wildlife group approves plan to improve club buildings
At a Thursday meeting Wildlife Approves discussed improvements for Pine Lake club premises. Harvey Bauer offered to paint the exterior and trap houses at no charge if the club provides paint, with an estimated $50 cost for the materials. The group also tackled erosion, Boy Scout site selection, and a May 27 trapshoot, plus a June 21 father son banquet and plans for boxing exhibitions and films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
Harvey Bauer
Carroll Glarge
Bauer
Kay Setchell
Harvey Garles
Hudson Park
State Highway Commission
Boy Scouts
Gene Farmer
Gun Club Committee
George Rubew
Glen Carson
L. E B. Butler
Guy Reid
C. O. Rubow
Treasury
Senator Bateson to Speak at Clarion Memorial Day Address
Senator R. R. Bateson of El Dora will deliver the Memorial Day address at Clarion at ten o clock Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
R. R. Bateson
Eldora
Graduates Receive Associate of Arts at Ellsworth Junior College
Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls awarded 25 students the associate of arts degree at Thursday night ceremonies. Graduates include Dee Schrader, Robert Sifrit of Eldora, Anna Seim of Gifford, and Thomas Kruse and Dale Stull of Steamboat Rock along with mid year diploma recipient Eugene Willig of Eldora now in the air force. Eldora high school crowned a king and queen as part of senior day, with Mary-Lu Heslop and Anderson as top scholars and a 94.2 and 95 averages respectively. Additional top honors went to Nancy Jones, Ruth Guenther, Orlan Mitchell, and Gordon Dickinson for court positions, while Mary Jo Short and Marlin Kirkdorffer served as attendants. Principal Earl Harmon led the program, which included class poems, histories, wills, prophecies, and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hardin Countiaes
Ellsworth Junior College
Iowa Falls
Dee Schrader
Robert Sifrit
Eldora
Anna Seim
Gifford
Thomas Kruse
Dale Stull
Steamboat Rock
Eugene Willig
Air Force
Verlene Hudin
Edwin Anderson
Eldora High School
Anderson
Mary-Lu Heslop
Essig
Mary Swasand
Betty Willig
Heslop
Patricia Holcomb
Dickinson
Mitchell
Mary Beach
Earl Harmon
Four-Hers Attend Camp Week Start June 10
Four-H boys will gather at Meeker Y camp on Sunday, June 10, to begin a week of activities for Hardin county club members. Camp continues until Tuesday noon, June 12, when 4-H girls arrive. Boys must submit camp reservation forms by June 4 to the county extension office. many girls have already signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeker Y Camp
Pine Lake
Hardin County Club
Eldora High Class of 1951 Baccalaureate Address
The Eldora High School baccalaureate service in the gym welcomed the Class of 1951 with Rev. L. R. Schuler urging graduates to take a stand for the right. He tied faith in God to national character, urged pursuit of honorable work, and encouraged finishing the course as servants of all mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High
L. R. Schuler
W. J. Heisey
Vester
Sylva Steckler
Dixie Lee Crosley
Charles Britsch
Mr. Britsch
Mr. Schuler
David
Goliath
God
Schuler
Reverend Imes to Speak at Alden Memorial Day Program
The Rev. Ralph B. Imes of Eldora will speak at 1 30 PM during a Memorial Day program at Alden. The address will be followed by a concert by the Alden school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Ralph B. Imes
Eldora
Whitten
Whitten Park
David Shuefter
The
Christ In Church
America
Radclife
Ames
Mark
Janet ‘Tery
Charus
Lois Klatt
Irvice
Paul Wig
Bids Opened for Ames Highway Resurfacing Project
Bids were scheduled to be opened yesterday morning in Ames for a maintenance resurfacing project on 7.4 miles of state highway between Alden and Buckeye. The contract calls for 1000 cubic yards of material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Alden
Buckeye
Luiken, 71, Dies in Steamboat Rock Funeral
Louis Anton Luiken, a former Steamboat Rock implement dealer and vice president of Farmers Savings Bank, died Friday. His funeral was Monday at Steamboat Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Howlard Johnson and Rev. C. W. Swyter officiating. Burial followed in Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Born in Germany December 15, 1879, he settled in Iowa and contributed to local business for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock Baptist Church
Louis Anton Luiken
Howlard Johnson
C. W.swyter
Ha. Rose
Harold Hartman
Peter Luiken
Ben Johnson Igang
Howard Johnson
L. G. Johnson
Ben Johnson
T. J. Kilers
Raymond Karstens
J. A. Holmes
Philip Ruppelt
Thomas Ruppelt
Ben Jaspers
Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Luiken
Farmers Savings Bank of
Steamboat Rock
Germany
Providence Firemen Plan Demonstration With New Truck
The New Providence fire department invites county firemen to observe a demonstration at the Dave Reese farm north of New Providence Sunday at one o'clock. The event honors the truck and features involvement of local residents including Anton Luiken and his family. Mr Luiken, longtime Steamboat Rock resident, died after a fall and heart attack. he leaves a wife Kate and three sons Harry Carl Anthony all of Steamboat Rock, seven grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. He was a member of Steamboat Rock Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Anton Luiken
Steamboat Rock
Kate Cramer
Hardware State
Eldora ‘Hospital
Harry
Carl
Anthony
John Luiken
S. A
Sanders Named 4-H State Candidate From Hardin County
Marlin Sanders of the Jackson feeders club won special recognition to represent Hardin county clubs as a candidate for state officer at the boys 4-H short course in Ames June 24 29. Sanders has an outstanding record in 4-H work and served as county 4-H president in 1948. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Claude Sanders Jackson township. Selection is made annually by the county 4-H committee based on a strong program and demonstrated leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Sanders
Jackson
Hardin County
Ames
Sanders
County
4-H
Claude Sanders
Jackson Township
Ponies Bring Record Prices at Mid West Auction in Eldora
Record prices dominated the fifth annual Mid West Pony Sale at Eldora over three days. Top price 1250 dollars for a palomino filly. Colonel Robinson led consignors with multiple high sellers. Thousands attended from over 20 states as ponies sold for strong sums, averaging about 1148 dollars for the top tier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
E. Zuller
Eldnra
H. Wind
Chamber of Commerce
North Cuavetina
Colorado
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illiois
Minnesota
Missouri
North Dakota
Tenne Wllorada
Nebraska
Pennsy Kentucky
Idaho
Michiga Oklahom
Eldora Schools Set to Close After 1950-51 Year
Eldora consolidated schools will end the 1950-51 year Thursday with report cards and a noon faculty gathering. Today is a normal school day, and teachers will work on unfinished tasks tomorrow while students do not attend. A final cafeteria chicken dinner and a city park picnic are planned, followed by an event at Fos rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldara Consolidated Schools
Mire Addie Burges
Chursdiv
Hosing Activitees
Jimbo
Picnie
Fos
Penn
Former Resident Dies in Shop Fire Near Buffalo Missouri
Ravelle Williams Boun, a 1943 Eldora high school graduate, died in a blaze at the cabinet shop he operated on a highway near his parents home in Buffalo, Missouri. Fire officials believe spontaneous combustion from oily polishing rags caused the fatal blaze. He had studied cabinet making in Des Moines before setting up the shop. Funeral services were held at Longenecker funeral home in Eldora with Rev H C Short officiating. Burial followed at Berlin cemetery after a service band performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravelle Williams Boun
Eldora High School
Buffalo
Des Moines
and _ Clair BR
King
Thanes
Ravelle
Longenecker Funeral
Bidora
H.C. Short
Coorge Pool
Pool
Nawers
Harold Perkins
Marie Kusiserosy
Bila Stwinfeldt
iCasket
James Ruby
Norell Smith
Tec Lavengaoe
Loyal Tawi
Day Milla Aind Mathiw
Walia Seger Pest
America
Ion
Id Brandt Lands An 8 Lb Catfish At Steamboat Rock
Ed Brandt, Iowa Falls painter and former Eldora resident, landed an 8 pound catfish and two smaller ones Saturday using a large minnow as bait. The catch occurred between the Steamboat Rock dam and bridge, taking about 25 minutes. He feared the line might break a big leader as he worked carefully. The article also briefly mentions courthouse closure notices and various names in a garbled section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brandt
Iowa Falls
Eldra
Steamboat Rock Dam
Bridge
Brandt
Spotted Stallion Sells for 1760 at Mid‑West Pony Sale
A bay and white Stallion named Bachelor's Dream sold for a record 1760 to lead the Mid‑West Pony sale held Thursday night in Dun Kirk Ohio. Eighteen sires averaged 515 as James Brunk and Cearne Duncan of Fulton Ma. purchased top buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Leon Robinson
Dunkirk
Ohio
James Brunk
Springfield
Cearne Duncan, Ai
Fulton, Ma
Eldora Memorial Day Parade and Addresses
Veterans groups and local scouts prepare for Memorial Day activities in Eldora with a courthouse square program headlined by Rev. H. C. Short. The high school band will perform, Robert Bateson and Thomas Irwin present Gettysburg readings, and a parade leads to the cemetery for graves decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biduri
Courthouse Square
Oelock
H. C. Short
Baptist Church
Eldora
Alva Ragsdale
Cererungan
Robert Bateson
Thomas Irwin
Eldora High School
V.F.W
Legior
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Wildlife
Verlene Huehn
Salutatorian
Mary LU Heslop
el Jaco
Rev. L. R. Schuler
United Nations
Dick Scott
L. A
Ecards
Murray Hubbard
U. N
Andry Ose
Margaret Officer
Ilerald
L. A. Luiken
Steamboat
Providence Firemen
Jackson Club
Reisinger
Gordon
Robinson
J. R. Lemon
Hobart
Oklo
Dapple
Silver King
John Hughes
Brookston
Ind
Dunroy
Lea E. Murphy
Eldora Schools
Ravelle W. Dean
Buffalo, Missouri
Ravele
Willa Dian
Slara
Jauier
Lows State
Id Brandt
Geomyemboer
Vnurehl
Lutfale
Sues
Giluria
Mins
Doen Noewour
Dales
Mass
Wu Mies
Sbegenay
Tost
Ttas Sud Hie
Ble Buon
Sfe
Cw, Ruppert
MaUerd Toya
LC Shirk
Fire Path Km Moth
Tay
Wiebe
Ali
Bache Ega
Fap Jiniy At
Sheu
Lyman R, Lundy
Gordon Daleske
Marlene Snapp
Berlin
Til Fon
Woodnes
Hubbard Thubbard
Ton Hoe
Wednesdine
Hubbard
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