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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1955

Page

2

Last Ditch Stand For Scouting In Eldora

Eldora faces a sagging Boy Scout program with Cub Scout and Explorer groups nearly defunct. Lack of adult leadership and funds hinder revival, though Nine hundred dollars from the Community Chest were raised but mostly sent to Marshalltown. Local efforts aim to retain some funds locally to sustain Scouting and build character in boys eight and up.

Eldora Cose Hoy Scout Costa Tallcorn Council Marshalltown Boy Scouts Treasuries

Farewell sermon and local notes from Eldora yesterday

Yesterday featured Rev. Mr. Shadle’s farewell sermon before leaving for Dallas. J T Boylan voted for Garfield. County remonstrance opposition to moving seat to Yora Falls grows. Local projects include parsonage, courthouse needs, and a new jail. Steamboat Rock mill fire probable due to spontaneous combustion. Moscow items cover real estate, transport, and local society updates. 1930 notes recount missionary Megan escape, district club elections, service station leases, and deer relocation efforts.

Bugging the Jury Room

A Wichita Kansas case prompts proposed federal legislation to ban jury room listening as privacy protection amid wiretap concerns. The study questions jury effectiveness and unanimity norms, urging privacy while valuing research from judges and jurors to improve verdicts without intruding on deliberations.

Coort Wichita Kan Congress University of Chi‘ato Christian Science Monitor

Return Trip to the Ozarks Inspires Nostalgic Travel Memoir

A writer recalls a 32 year journey to the Ozarks around Van Buren Missouri. She describes winding rivers, cedar hills, cabin memories, and a spring mill at Sycamore. The essay blends travel scenes with family memories, noting outdoor beauty and a Kansas City Star editorial about October highway calls.

van Buren Ozark Missouri Censter Lake of the Ozarks Iowa River Sycamore Ford Times Eminence Ozarks Jack's Fork Kansas City Star Our Nor

Business Outlook Hinges on Politics and Confidence

Emerson W. Axe, eminent economist and EB W Axe & Co president, says stock markets and business health hold despite favorable economic conditions, but a worsened political outlook and fear of a Republican presidency threaten sentiment. He notes stock prices depend on confidence and long-term expectations more than current economics, with potential minor fluctuations but no immediate downturn.

Emerson W. Axe EB. W. Axe & Co., Inc Axe

German Space Progress Seen as World Peace Hope

A LaVerne Minnesota Star Herald opinion urges German scientists to reach outer space first to steer humanity toward world peace. The column warns that space leadership could determine global destiny and cautions against exploitation for catastrophic war.

Outer Space

Balanced Rock Near Fredericksburg Weighs 100 Tons

A geologic feature known as Balanced Rock near Fredericksburg Texas weighs over 100 tons and sits balanced on two small projections yielding a notable natural formation.

Fredericksburg Texas

Do Mothers Practice Medicine

A Madrid Register News editorial questions whether mothers who take a sick child’s temperature are practicing medicine and faces the clash between hospitals and doctors. It criticizes both sides for tiresome, inconsequential contention and urges better sense over public stings.

Madrid Register News

Radicalism Not The Answer in The Farm Debate

The piece argues radicalism fails to improve long term outcomes in agriculture and politics. It critiques political shifts since the Haugen McNary bill, noting a historic stockpiled surplus and the farmer’s struggle in a free economy. It urges practical, thoughtful reform over radical appeals.

America McNary

Lawn Hill Folks Count Furlohs and Gatherings

A North Iowa community notes multiple social visits and family get togethers. Stowe Beasley returns from Whidbey Island Washington for a 30 day furlough. Local residents attend club meetings, weddings, birthday parties, and farm gatherings across Parkersburg Eldora and St. Anthony with many dinners and Sunday visits noted.

Bil Stowe Wilbur Perry Whidlby Island Washington Stowe John Charner Garden Club Beach Sisters New Providence E. E. Reece Warren Mossman Radcliffe Leonard Blair Marshalltown Bobby Christiansen Date Perkins Barbara Don Perkins Clark Norman Dale Perkins Henry Sleilow Owasa Harry Clary Lowell MecCormick Warren McCormick Warren MecCartney Law Mike Vov Joe Nicklaus St. Anthony Lowell McCormick Morris Kingsbury Frank Neubauer Marie Klinsworth Fessender N. C Marvin Jeske Dick Freese Steamboat Rock Kenneth Schelling Richard Dole Iowa Falls Lyle Davis Paul Hoffman Robert Broer Iowa City Jess Broer Richard Dele

Farmer Rate Deadlock Described By Madrid Register-News

A Madrid Register-News editorial critiques national policies on land use and tariffs. It argues for delaying improvements on poorer land to avoid surplus while urging price supports to protect farmers from falling prices. The piece links tariff changes to farm income and consumer costs, calling for balanced protection.

Madrid Register-News

Community News From Steamboat Rock and Surrounding Area

Local residents attend gatherings and visits across Eldora Marshalltown Wellsburg Grundy Center and Marshalltown with families, church events, legion auxiliary meeting, birthday celebrations and a charity potluck. Notable names include Rena Frerichs Marvin Nolte Tobert and Asaph Tabert and Ann Janssen.

E. 11 Nolte Dumont Wm. Dateske Lawton Okla Pvt Marvin Nolte Glen Archer Eldora He Vyorn Tholen John Gast Harry Luiken Abe A. Jaspers Ray Allison American Legion Auxiliary Bonnie Pierson Rena Frerichs John M. van Loh Wellsburg Bob Tidman Town Falls Charlie Sentman Hie H. Folkerts Harry Folkerts Sara Ton Marie Eilers Tha Ran J Faenere Filers Harold Lalion Car) Daleske Des Moines George Knock Grundy Center Gerald Meester Holland Menno Bakker Marshalltown Vern Tholen Henry Luiken Sheffield Carl Herman Froese Okko Okkenga Gravett A. H. Eckhoff Herman Ben J. Eilers Chris Sonnenberg Halland George Werkman Claus Janssen Grand Rauids Mich John ‘Tanmsen Dumpant Alanh Tohert The Baptist Tawa Falls Africa

Qwasa by Mrs. Kenneth Curtis

Mr and Mrs Ralph Nichols of Maywood California visit relatives here for two weeks Mrs Merle Costello hosts her bridge club Wednesday night Guest Mrs Jack Bowman Mr and Mrs C L Crosser with Ronald Bill Larry and Stanley dine with Fred and Arlene Fuller Thursday Ronald Crosser to begin navy training WOH Platts a simmer guest in the Dallas Jackenn home Jackson township TN T,

Ralph Nichols Maywood Calif Merle Costello Bridge Club Jack Bowman C. L. Crosser Ronald Bill Larry Stanley Fred Fuller Ronald Crosser Navy Woh Platts Dallas Jackenn Jackson Township T.n,t

Girls 4 H club installs officers at Jeanine Zielske home

The girls 4 H club installed officers at the home of Jeanine Zielske on Wednesday night. A business meeting followed the installation reflecting local club activities.

Jeanine Zielske Owasa

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