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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

5

Owasa Votes on 28000 Bond for School Building

Owasa voters will ballot Thursday on issuing bonds totaling 28000 to finish financing construction and equipping a home economics manual arts agricultural classrooms and gymnasium. If approved, total bonds would reach 76000, replacing funds redirected after cost increases. Absentee ballots ready with Eldridge, school board secretary, holding them.

Owasa Owasa Consolidated Jackson Township Eldridge

Scout Executives At State School Scout Meeting

The Tallcorn area Boy Scouts hold a monthly executive board meeting at the training school in Jay on Oct. 28 evening. Robert Goodwin of Des Moines is chairman with about 40 expected. Hardin county reps include K. R. Bateson, Thomas L. Irwin of Eldora, and Otto Warneke of Iowa Falls. A 6:30 dinner precedes a school tour and Scout plans discussion.

Tallcorn Area Boy Scouts Jay Robert Goodwin Des Moines Aibout 40 Hardin County K. R. Bateson Thomas L. Irwin Eldora Otto Warneke Iowa Falls

New Appointments At Methodist School

Mrs Irvin Cakerlee Jr accepted appointment as superintendent of the kindergarten department at Eldora Methodist Sunday school. Mrs Frank Sheldon Jr was named to lead the primary department. Mrs Cecil Rooks, Mrs Robert Longnecker and Mrs John L Butler were named the committee to direct the Christmas Eve program.

Irvin Cakerlee, Jr Eldora Methodist Sunday School Frank Sheldon, Jr Cecil Rooks Robert Longnecker John L. Butler

Jail Breaker Back in Custody

Edward Squires, 44, formerly a jail breaker who vanished seven months into a sentence for false pretenses, was captured in Muskogee Oklahoma by Sheriff Paul Hodgson. Identified by fingerprints, he will serve the remaining six months of his old term and face a jail breaking charge in district court. Original home listed as Waterloo.

Ieath Muskogee Okla Sherriff Paul Hodgson Lowell Edward Squires Squires F.B.1 Hodgson Squire Waterloo

Health council meeting invites public on health facilities

Hardin County Public Health Council calls a Monday evening meeting at 8 in the Congregational church basement. Dr L Putnam of Des Moines will discuss local and multi county health department organizations. Ava Johnson and Evelyn Olson will join the program with an open public discussion.

Hardin County Public Health Council L. Putnam Des Moines State Health Department Division of Local Health Service Ava Johnson Murray Division of Public Health Education J. ©. Swallum Radcliffe Health Council Evelyn Olson

Ear Ear Bean Incident In Ivester School

Jon Large a sixth grade pupil at Hidera school was injured Friday when a bean lodged in his ear during acrobatics. He couldn't remove it at school. physician removal failed, later anaesthetic procedure by Dr Kienzle in Wellsburg freed the bean near the ear drum. Jon fears another bean may remain in his ear.

Jon Large Bean Jon W. H. van Tiger Cian Ivester van Tiger John Large Kienzle Wellsburg

Painting depot exterior in Eldora green

The Eldora M. and St. L. depot exterior is being repainted in the customary railroad green. The work preserves the depot’s historic look and readiness for continued rail service.

Eldora M. & St. L

Mrs Brashares to speak on India trip slides

On Sunday October 29 Mrs. Charles Brashares of Des Moines wife of Bishop Brashares will present a talk and show slides about a trip to India to Eldora Methodist Sunday school.

Charles Brashares Des Moines Bishop Brashares India Eldora Methodist Sunday School

Trade Board to Meet at Chamber Office Tuesday

Eldora trade board Chairman Chris Riggert calls a committee meeting for 7 30 this Tuesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce office to discuss local retail matters.

Mortenson Bound Over On Larceny Charge

Harold Mortenson aged 31 of Gifford waived preliminary hearing before Justice Haase and was bound over to district court on a larceny charge. He failed to furnish a $2000 bond and is held in county jail. Details of the charge were not disclosed by officers.

Harold Mortenson Gifford C. W. Haase District Court Mortenson

Special Mail Pick-Up From Post Office Box

Postmaster J R Bahne announces a weekday noon special pick up from the mailbox in front of the post office for dispatch on the star route. The route serves Gif ford New Providence Hubbard Radcliffe and Iowa Falls with connections to other points.

J. R. Bahne Dispatch Star Gifford New Providence Hubbard Radcliffe Iowa Falls

Heslop Shines for Drake in 34 18 Win at State Teachers

Cedar Falls reports Jamie Heslop of Eldora high made a strong college debut for Drake against State Teachers. Playing under 10 minutes as Johnny Bright’s understudy, Heslop completed 4 of 8 passes for 46 yards and delivered accurate short throws. Eldora fans praised his transition from high school to college passing while Drake grooms him to potentially take Bright’s role if needed.

Cedar Falls Jamie Heslop Eldora High Don Schaa Drake University State Teachers College Eldorans Heslop Heslop Bulldogs Des Moines Johnny Bright Eldors Bright Eldoran Bulldog High Command Paul Morrison Drake

Saddle Club Trail Ride Along Hardin City Road

Twenty four riders took part in a trail ride Sunday afternoon by Pine Lake Saddle club. They began at William Laverton farm north of Steamboat Rock and traveled the Hardin City road and adjacent territory. The group enjoyed the scenery and changing fall foliage before disbanding after lunch at the Leverton farm.

Pine Lake Saddle Club William Laverton Steamboat Rock Hardin City Road Leverton Farm

Eldora musicians named to Iowa State Teachers college orchestra

Terry Stilley and Jim Maltby of Eldora are announced as members of the d0 piece Symphony at Iowa State Teachers College. Stilley, a trumpet player, also serves in the marching band. Maltby plays the clarinet and saxophone.

Terry Stilley Jim Maltby Eldora Iowa State Teachers College Stilley Maltby

Kiwanis to Visit Training School

The Marshalltown Kiwanis club plans a Wednesday visit to the training school on Oct. 25 with a program of entertainment. About 200 members are expected. invitations go to the Eldora Kiwanis club, Governor Beardsley, the state board of control, Senator R. R. Bateson, and Representative Paul Walter.

Marshalltown Kiwanis Club Eldora Kiwanis Club Beardsley State Board of Control R. R. Bateson Paul Walter

Woman Found Guilty by Jury in Fraud Case

Dorothy Mae Huston, 33, was found guilty by a district court jury of obtaining money by false pretenses from Bertha Wickham, a Waterloo area widow. Trial spanned four days, with sentencing set by Judge H. E. Fry. max penalty seven years in Rockwell reformatory. Jury to report again Oct 23 for October term.

Dorothy Mae Huston District Court Harry C. Marks Eldora H. EB Fry Rockwell Miss Huston Bertha Wickham Iowa Falls

Free Gas Ends At Harvey Smith Farm

A Marshalltown pair attempted to steal gasoline from the Harvey Smiths east of Eldora. Harvey Smith Sr and his two sons confronted them with a shotgun and rifle. Sheriff Hodgson arrested Leslie Hilsabeck and Darwin Muzzy. Hilsabeck was given a suspended 30 day sentence for petty larceny, Muzzy referred to juvenile court.

Harvey Smith Eldora Smiths Harveymith Harvey Jr Marlin Smith Paul Hodgson Leslie Hilsabeck Darwin Muzzy Marshalltown W. Haase

Homecoming October 22 at Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT The community church announces its annual homecoming on Sunday Oct. 22 with Sunday school at ten and morning service at eleven led by Rev. E E Peters. A basket dinner at noon in the basement precedes an afternoon program featuring Rev. A I Kruet zmann of Hubbard as main speaker. Rev. Everett Trimble of Dixon Ill could not attend.

Point Pleasant E. E. Peters A. I. Kruetzmann Hubbard Everett Trimble Dixon Trimble

Sunday Schools Parade Highlights Eldora Churches

A long parade through Eldora Saturday joined eleven Sunday schools from Eldora and nearby communities to spotlight church and Sunday school work. Floats, vehicles, bands, flags, and singing drew cheers, with John L. Butler identifying participants from a courthouse stand. The event, organized by local churches and Eldora Chamber of Commerce, aimed to boost Sunday school interest and may become an annual joint effort.

Eldora Streets Eldora Chamber of Comerce Chamber of Commerce John L. Butler Charles Britsch Herald-Ledger Eldora Eldora Baptist Church

Invite Citizens To View Films Show Prizes In Eldora

Eldora volunteer fire department invites the public to a fire prevention meeting at 8 P.M. Wednesday in the high school gym. The program, for Fire Prevention week, was postponed from last week. Movies related to the topic will be shown, prizes awarded for poster and essay contests, and Boy Scouts involved in a fire prevention project will be introduced. A caravan of Hardin county firemen will visit towns and end here, with O R Lamb, chief, giving a short talk. The department urges large attendance for this important program.

Eldora Volunteer Fire Department Hardin County Firemen O. R. Lamb Eldora

Owasa and Jackson Bay Buy Fire Equipment

The Jackson township trustees and Mayor Fred Reed of Owasa bought fire equipment at the township hall on Thursday evening October 12. A Chevrolet truck was bought from Luiken Chevrolet garage in Steamboat Rock and a Luverne fire engine from Luverne Fire Equipment of Des Moines. The truck will be housed in Owasa.

Owasa Jackson Township Fred Reed Chevrolet Luiken Chevrolet Steamboat Rock Luverne Luverne Fire Equipment Company Des Moines

Graveling Finished On Two Stretches

Graveling of the new farm to market highway from Union to Whitten and from Union to the Marshall county line has been completed. The highway from Whitten north to Highway 47 is being graveled this week and is expected to be finished by the end of the week. The next project is the Gifford New Providence Road and the quarter mile south of Quakerdale.

Union Whitten Marshall County Highway 47 Quakerdale

County Boy Scout Workers to Meet

A Hardin county meeting of scoutmasters committee chairmen and leaders will be held this Tuesday evening at the Wildlife club building. About 25 are expected to attend and dinner will be served. Wildlife club members will participate.

N. BE. Brear Garner Govenor Rotary International Rotary Club Hardin County Wildlife Club

Broer Names 14 CROP solicitors in Hardin county townships

Ted Broer of New Providence announces 14 CROP solicitors for Christian Rural Overseas Program in Hardin county townships. Township lists include Providence Hart Clemons Rev Spring Paul Walter Union Harry Haywood Paul Glenney Alden Lloyd Roland Irving Whitney Ellis H V Snyder Lester Kaufman Mrs Fred Klein Hardin Ralph Mason C J Kelsey Mrs Edwin Sanders Clyde Brooks. A city committee for Iowa Falls to be chosen Oct 17 at Congregational church. Drive begins in November with corn or cash accepted.

Christian Rural Overseas Ted Broer New Providence Hardin County Providence Township Hart Clemons Rev. Spring Paul Walter Union Township Harry Haywood Paul Glenney Alden Lloyd Roland Irving Whitney Ellis Township H. V. Snyder Lester Kaufman Fred Klein Hardin Township Ralph Mason C. J. Kelsey Edwin Sanders Clyde Brooks Iowa Falls Council of Churches Congregational Church Broer Korea Germany

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Methodist School Rotary E. H. S. Grid Warriors Eldora High School E. H. S. Gridiron Warriors Harry Moser Supt Cavanaugh Chester Modlin George Edick Ted Guenther Bill Welch Charlie Merrick Charles Schafer Miles Sawyer Durwood Howell Ed Schultz A. J. Cavanaugh Harold Davis Clinton Ward Leo Walker Horace Hussey Howard Jensen Warren Gear Devotablly Brights Shadow Ae Ula Saddle Club T.C. Symphony Dorothy Huston Don Barker Stanley Mooty Charles City Alfred Rothschild Vicki, ‘King David Michael Thomas Reed Tom Reed Leilani Benning Bob Benning Johnnie Gethman George Gethman Fivemen’s Resusciator Fund Eldora School Band Muscc. C District Court Clerk Helen Fetters Francis Fetters E. A. Wilding Modern Tractor Co Plantiff Alvin and Brunhilde Kilker Herald-Index Jackson Bay County Boy Scout Workers
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