Inflation versus a stable dollar dominates post election view
An Eldora reader cites European inflation trends and notes the U.S. dollar’s stability under the Eisenhower administration. The piece discusses 1938 onward savings erosion, Europe’s high taxes and credit terms, and argues for consistent advertising as customer loyalty fades. a jewelry survey shows 68% of turnover stems from customer indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Eisenhower
Eldora
England
Dieting rage and grace under pressure in a grandma’s tale
The author laments dieting trends many fear ruin social life and economy. She jokes about resisting calorie talk, contemplates hostesses skipping rich foods, and recalls Grace Miles caring for premature twin babies while polio struck in Denver. Gratitude and humility rise above, with Romanesque reflections on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Miles
Hawthorne Club
Eldora Notes On Housing Projects And Local Events
Yesterday in Eldora multiple developments unfolded from Lawn Hill to Providence, with new homes east of the cemetery and a notable move by J. W. Buchanan. Industrial growth includes a new creamery at Steamboat Rock, school gym progress at New Providence, and the industrial school's cattle plans. Cyclone safety measures appear at Ellsworth house, while transportation and road work advance with county line improvements and a Rock Island shipment. Frank Rainsbarger’s death clusters with local business and civic scheduling, including a Christmas parade plan and a Clintonville factory visit by supervisors.
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Lawn Hill
New Providence
Providene
Pleasant Townships
J. W. Buchanan
Providence
Eldora
Social notes from Steamboat Rock and vicinity
A flurry of visits and kinship ties fills Steamboat Rock news. Dorothy Hofeditz of Seattle visited her brother’s family in Cleves while other relatives, including the Havens, Ashes, Heeren, Eckhoff, and Harms families, gathered in Iowa Falls, Wellsburg, and nearby towns for meals, church events, and chats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hofeditz
Seattle
Wash
Ben Havens
Hollis Havens
Charlotte
Janet
Earl Thoms
Norman
Wiard Ashes
Cleves
Louie Heeren
New Hartford
George Heeren
Martin Rykes
Parkersburg
P. A. Eckhoff
Henry L. Eckhoff
Mike Daleske
Russell Karstens
Iowa Falls
Harvey Jones
Brooklyn
P. P. Eckhofft
Edward Eckhofft
Albert van Dornum
Vern Tholen
Albert
L. G. Johnson
Oglesby
Ed .Johnson
Bob MckKillip
Walcott
Ind
Jake Boomgarden
Hie Boomgarden
Wellsburg
White, S. D
Birthday celebration at Kruse home noted in Eldora area
Mr and Mrs Tom Kruse Jr and Mr and Mrs Melvin Frees man Ackley and others joined Mrs Kruse Saturday in her birthday celebration. Mr and Mrs Henry Ecke hoff and family visited Roy Luiken near Eldora Tuesday evening.
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Tom Kruse, Jr
Melvin Freesman
Ackley
Mike Daleske
Darrell Bleeker
Datla Lee
Tom Kruse
Henry L. Eckehoff
Roy Luiken
Eldora
Walter Wilson
Ft. Dodge
Wilmer Hollingsworth
Burke Nursing Home
Walter Bailey
Wilson
Jessie Biersborn
Union Funeral Rites For Vaughn Reece Held At Christian Church
Union notices report funeral services for Vaughn Reece at the Christian church with Rev. Paul J. Enabnit in charge and interment in Union cemetery. Flora offerings were arranged by several women. pallbearers listed. Other items cover a Ladies Aid meeting on Civil Defense, fundraising updates, and December plans. Social notes mention Tally Ho Bridge club prizes and visits between local residents.
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Vaughn Reece
Christian Church In Union
Paul J. Enabnit
Errol Johnson
Paul Enabnit
Mig. Earl Lawin
Martyn Drury
Cletus Heffern
Ralph Hilsabeck
Ladies Aid
Bruce Hadley
Boyd Reese
Marion Dickenson
Treasury
The
Missionary Society
P. H. Hamm
Genevieve Packer
Cora Herron
LaMont Moore
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Hardin
Iowa
Herald-Ledger
Hardin County Index
Iowa Press
Asse
Prim Radeon
LD - Ledger
George R
Stauffacher
Katharine Piper
Paul Mason
Linotypes Dale Peshia Charlies Davis
Jim Ruby
Gene Peshia
France
Italy
Holland
Toms
Steamboat Rock
Grace
Logan Pearsall Smith
State Farm
Rand McNally
Jane
Robert R. Hurst
Eldora, Towa
Goodvrar Sa TT Wing
Goodfyear Service Store
Eldora, Iowa
Lee Jolly
Store
Mgr
Bill O’conner
John S. Blair
Eagle Grove
George Easton
Chicago
John Snyder
W. L. Barmes
Ellsworth House
Org
Muscatine
Frank Rainsbarger
Abbott
Grundy
Lewis Mills
Grant Township
Albery Bros
Greer-Newcomer
Industrial School
Barney Starr
D. McIntyre
Paul Schneider
Richard Preston
Radcliffe
Coe College
Coe R.O.T.C
First National Bank
Kauffman
Union
Bixby & Wilson
G. C. Kluge
Glen Fairchild
Fairchild Implement Company
Lyle Hubbard
Polk City
Lyman Lundy
C. W. Haase
E. S. Rosenberger
Hardin County Extension
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Poe
Mra, Rena Frerichs
Fldora Herald-Ledger
Greliet Dillion
Reece Services
Kenneth Lyon
Ray Wirth
George Ibach
Earl Sawin
Union Cemetery
Tally Ho
Bridge Club
Arlyn Miller
Clifford Jessup
Carl Bair
Carrol Schaffer
Nell Halden
St. Anthony
Zearing
Massey Harris
Allis Chalmers
McCormick-Deering
Ferguson
John Deere
Coby
Midwest
McCormick
Deering
Kelly Ryan
Kewanee
Honey Creek Friend’s Church
Clair G. Mason & Son
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