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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1931

Page

13

Cooking School Plans Near Completion Led by Leona Deal

Leona M. Deal a home economics graduate and kitchen expert will direct a three day cooking school in Eldora at the Methodist church parish hall under Herald Ledger sponsorship. The program emphasizes practical, economical cooking for families with days on oven dinners cakes and general cooking queries to be answered by Deal. Free admission with prizes daily and cooperation from local merchants promised.

Leona M. Deal Herald-Ledger Eldora Methodist Church Miss Deal Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin General Electric Refrigerator Company Wate Cookin School Eldora

Attendance at Waterloo political meet boosts 1932 campaign

Postmaster Chas Norris and D W Moser from Eldora attended a Republican love feast in Waterloo with Hardin county representatives from Iowa Falls and Alden. E Q Ellsworth of Iowa Falls led the session as leaders from across the district gathered. former congressman MacLafferty. He urged Hoover’s administration and warned Democrats against defeatism.

Chas. Norris D. W. Moser J. R. Bahne Eldora Hardin County Iowa Falls Alden Waterloo Bryson E. Q. Ellsworth Towa James He Matafeferty California Hoover MacLafferty Herbert Hoover Palo, Alto United

Mrs Megan Sells Her Farm Interests

A land deal of local interest closed this week involving Cast Weeks of Dee Mites and Mrs. Thomas Megan with her half of a 640 acre Franklin county farm owned jointly by Mrs. Megan and Tom Larson of Eldora. Weeks and Larson will operate and repair the tillable property, a venture born from long standing business ties.

Weeks Dee Mite Thomas Megan Franklin County Megan Tom Larson Eldora Messrs Larson Werks Mr. Largon Tong Towa

New Detailed Tax Roll Faces Burden on County Officials

County Auditor Guy Bridgens outlines a new assessment roll to be used next spring. The plan demands exhaustive itemization of all farm machinery and town possessions, including scales, typewriters, and office fixtures, with each item valued separately. Monies and credits may be listed on a separate sheet, with share counts and mortgage values noted.

Guy Bridgens Eope

Stamp of two cent commemorates Yorktown facing a shape

A new two cent stamp commemorates Yorktown with a design that shows a tanklike shape and AAU insignia. The item highlights the wartime theme and local interest in philatelic issues.

Yorktown

Alden Faces $15,000 Personal Injury Suit Over Fatal Fall

A petition filed in Hardin county alleges town of Alden sidewalk defect caused Louisa Butt to fall and die on June 26, 1933. The suit seeks $15,000, naming city authorities as liable for damages due to the alleged dangerous condition. The case follows a long timeline from 1931 accident to the 1933 death. Also included are two auto accident claims totaling $9,000 from Providence township involving Effie Heece and J. L. Reece against defendant Steep, plus a separate action for $216 on a landlord’s lien for produce.

Hardin County Aaruat Futt Louisa Hult Alden Butt J. Peters Holstiff Andlord

Interesting New Books for Adgits and Readers

A fragmented reading list highlights several new books. Names like Rogers H and Katherine Behind the Beenes appear amid garbled text describing fiction and instructional works.

Adgits Rogers Wil Rogers Katherine Fe Tyler

Credit Corp Meeting Today at Mason City

Representatives of Elders and Hardin county banks will attend a Mason City meeting called by George M Heynolds, chairman of the National Uresott corporation. The gathering discusses a fund pool to aid solvent banks with good collateral, rediscounting for 1 to 3 years, and loan criteria to bolster times and market prices.

Hardin County Mason City Georpe Mo Heynolds National Uresott Corporation Chis Ord Veeaitignys Ase Groupe Jainhig National Credit Corporation New York Banka

Two robberies at Hubbard shock town in two incidents

Residents reported two robberies in Hubbard Monday night as night Marshall Cecil Rodgers fired at a fleeing robber in front of Borke and Boylan drug store. Dr Grosshans and Tyr Grovahians joined the chase, a brief unmasking occurred, and Sheriff Therigacety searched the area. $10 in change was found taken from the drug store. A separate break in at the Townend Merrit summer office was reported last Thursday with similar home talent opera Tigna noted.

Hubbard Marshall Cecil Rodgers Borke & Boylan Mr. Rodgers Himin Tyr. Grovahians Miller House Marie

Former Eldoran Faces the Courts

Dr. L. D. McMichael, once in Eldora as a medicine peddler and Indian doctor, sought a habeas petition through attorney Jena Grothe. The case, tied to Moyd County, questioned health authorities and licensing, with a preliminary hearing and $206 bond set but not posted.

L. D. McMichael Hved Eldora Allison Dr. L. di. McMichael Jena Grothe Charla Cty Shetff Moyd Minnereis Authoritiea Dwige Mo OF Artonery Health Medicing Witout Justice

Community Extension Classes on Winter Prep Announced

Nine demonstrations will be held in Vianéia County on Monday and Tuesday to show how to prepare for winter. Attendees will learn about insulation, heating efficiency, and practical home maintenance from Tusaday Wyoorthington extension staff. The schedule highlights three additional sessions.

Vianéia County

Ackley man held to grand jury on embezzlement charge

DP. EL Miller of Ackley waived a preliminary hearing on the embezzlement charge in Jas Hee Grant Tster's court and was bound over to the grand jury on $4,008 bond. Miller was arrested Monday on information from Rey Parties and the Frodden Lamber i's. The information remains under investigation as Miller awaits grand jury action.

EL Miller Ackley Tunsday Jas Hee Grant Tster Dai Miller Adi Ler Frodden Lamber i Infarmanetior Lenif Eax Chan Muller Omarrinf

Eldora School Center news and student activities summary

The Eldora School Center reports student clubs selecting names for groups with Fern Gropp as president and Agn Calfer as treasurer. Miss Powell’s first and second graders have been busy with jack-o’-lanterns and posters while students completed a normal term and prepared for junior and senior classes. The French Club elected La Cercle Francais president and a reading club coordinated monthly meetings. annual staff and faculty efforts noted along with a fall publication drive reaching 294 subscriptions.

Fern Gropp Agn Calfer Miss Powells Mes Creel Mere Kewatt Metetary

Iowa Prices Show Improvement Amid Postwar Slump

Iowa's farm price index edges up from a wartime low, with the state reporting prices at about 82 percent of prewar levels. The fall gains reflect tighter supply and seasonal shifts, led by poultry and dairy curtailments, while national price comparisons remain muted against ta level.

Lowe State College Pricux Pee Wellen Pee Wellen Daring She: Mer By Feat and Dpanth Gerade Fean

Babcock Chosen Leader of Legion Post This Year

Babcock was chosen commander of the Elder post of the American Legion at their meeting last Thursday evening. Other officers named were AL Agoew, junior, Schafer, and Porter. The meeting also approved a vote to change the post day latches.

Babcock Leyvion AL 1 Ns. Schafer Ieee Ofe Iin

Sheriff in Hartin County Opens License Applications

The Hartin County sheriff announces daily license applications from 8 to 5 for motor vehicle operators. An estimated 15 000 to 16 000 licenses will be issued as part of a statewide effort, with a $25 fee per application.

Hartin County Thempson Aimee Ty Mormlay Sean Beet Hardin Teunty Ohare Uniess Prey Iby Baal

Fight Plan for Grasshopper Pest in Southern State

A plan to combat a grasshopper invasion is outlined with emphasis on early spring action. Officials emphasize eggs in fields and soil, with Brown noting many eggs hatch early. Dr. Cr Wrhardaeman and entomologists on staff study kiling methods and control strategies for the spring invasion.

Cr Wrhardaeman

Harold Harkett Losses County Faith in Eajora Taut

Harold Harkett of Iowe Falls wor Livwght to the county faith in Eajora taut teak dey Chief of Vollen dees, Hisekeit was liiutad pre' tee tine gerseveel Giga ye pre darbtaed by MD cree needs bey hae, tf ae coterie jay haps vate ob ges dala Wheda of dean Pathe Sk Syvasge

Harold Harkett Iowe Falls Eajora Taut Teak Dey Vollen Dees Hisekeit Liiutad MD Cree Bey Jay Dala Wheda Dean Pathe Sk Syvasge

Threats and court records tied to Taos town case

Fragmented report details threats to kill officers, a man’s death by action, and court proceedings. It cites Hagen and others, mentions August actions, financials from a cattle salvage case, and indemnity figures totaling 54.94 dollars. The text references Taos area events, agriculture context, and a federal settlement, with garbled OCR errors affecting names and dates.

Avutaan Tawa Falls Don Keeth Kel Hagen Voleia Basen Haren Fanart Hagen

Judge 8 0A hearing in Polk County case

Justice Pop Baville will conduct the hearing in the malfeasance in office case brought against Carl Miedhline county attorney of Polk County. The charge concerns alleged malfeasance in office.

Diatelit Seneh Justice Pop Baville Carl Miedhline Polk County

Pigeon tale from a cave station saga and odd behavior

A garbled text fragment describes a human pigeon at a cave Ava station with vague actions and multiple perverse phrases. Names and clear events are not readable, leaving an unclear, disjointed record of a pigeon and humans in a cave setting.

Sixty seven Years in Hardin County Monday

J F Hardin recalls sixty seven years in Hardin County from early settlement with John Hartin or Hardin family. He mentions farm values, shifts in land use, and changes from rural to civic sites, noting the old courthouse history and a move toward Nabdin county landmarks.

Hardin County J. F. Hardin Hinty- Sever Nabdin County John Martha Hardin Hardin

Many Cases Filed For Next Term Of Court

A flood of cases appeared in Grundy County court during the last week as the fall term nears. The docket lists actions for divorce, custody, and financial disputes, with plaintiffs such as Flossie Davin and Vineet Wana seeking decrees and relief, and defendants including James Clason and Lye Ubefeistant facing allegations of cruelty and alienation of affections. Financial judgments against banks and receivers are noted, along with petitions for court orders in multiple matters.

Howant Harmon Grace Haemon Hlaintitts Pleintice James Clason Little Brown Naahaa Egyon Livnuras Vineet Devriaa Ain Bang Thia Munich

School Players Off Side Play Draws Local Attention

Fragmented OCR notes describe a school play involving players and a trick play aimed at a big Saturday event. Mention of police involvement and a truck incident hints at a disrupted or curious scene with several unnamed participants and actions referenced in rough terms.

Surin Register Earladt Eepneen Nanos Shrotiah Eiders

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