10 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1953
Page
1
Meeting at Clarion with superintendents and coaches of the North Central conference ends in a unanimous vote against holding any football jamboree in the future. The action, supported by the tabled discussion for now, notes jamborees have run their course due to cost, risk of injury, practice disruption, and waning popularity.
The writer recalls shared wedding dates with Mrs. Ross Reece, Mrs. Madole's daughter mistaking a centennial photo for hers, and seeing a McGuffey fifth reader from 1857. He notes the pheasant season opener, his birthday, and a domestic harmony routine built around hunting seasons and hats, with reflections on marriage lasting 28 years and a hunter's quirks.
The article notes Eldora projects including 85 workers at a plant, a Des Moines horticultural show with Ekloa greenhouse earning four firsts and a second on carnations, and eight basketball teams in a jamboree. Proceeds benefit a hospital equipment fund as civic activities unfold amid school programs and local incidents.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Sayer and family visited and other neighbors spent Sundays and Mondays with relatives in Eldora Green City and Etherson. Frank Ross hosted dinners and Inez Brook and Alice Cross were among afternoon callers. An ad offers Nourse oil with Bailey Service Sta Eldora urging motor oil use.
OWASA rounded up with visits from Edith Blaxander to Rhoads and gatherings at the Balcom and Huffman homes. A baby girl Marjorie Ann Charlier was born Oct 22 at Deaconess, Marshalltown, weighing five pounds, now home with parents. Various social events include bazaars, Halloween parties, and church gatherings. school recess for state teachers convention. families traveling to Eldora and Des Moines for events and condolences.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hudson and their daughter Judy Kay of Webster City visited western Nebraska and stayed in the Hutzel home during their trip.
A letter describes overcoming rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism that left hands deformed and ankles set. The writer claims miraculous relief and invites correspondence to share how this life changing treatment was achieved.
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