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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1957

Page

9

Extension Council Election Dates Set Across Eight Townships

Hardin County Extension District schedules eight township elections starting November 6 at 8 p.m. with 4-H booster meet ings except Eldora city, to elect council members for two year terms ending December 31, 1959. Election officers and nominating committees listed by township and name.

County Agricultural Extension Council Maurice Cook Eldora City County Extension Council Hardin County Extension District Eldora R. R. Bateson Tipton Township Hubbard City Gerald Dreier Buckeye Township Buckeye Henry Shlaff Hardin Township Caroline Hall Iowa Falls Ray Lake Concord Township Garden City Town Hall Sadie Pickett Counci Jackson Township Owasa School Robert Fuller Etna Ackley

Eldora High seeks 55000 for gym auditorium bond

The Eldora Herald Ledger reports a $55000 special bond election set for November 26 to supplement the $235000 previously approved for a gymnasium auditorium addition at Eldora High School. The school board approved plans with minor reductions and plumbing changes.

Eldora Herald- Ledger Eldora High School

First Place Tie In Grid Contest

T. E. Monteith of Eldora and Mrs. Russell Holmes of Steam boat Rock tied for first in the football guessing contest last week. Each missed two winners and misguessed points. Monteith named 40, Holmes 35. Highest team score was 30. they divide the first prize of Sta. Second nines went to Robert Elwick of Radcliffe who also missed two winners and guessed 43 points earning $2. It was Verron Dettham of Hubbart in third, who tied for third by missing two winners and guessing 44 points. third prize is 31.

T. E. Monteith Eldora Russell Holmes Steamboat Rock Monteith Holmes Guerre Robert Elwick Radcliffe Elwick Verron Dettham Hubbart

Hardin County Sets Tentative Plan For School District Reorganization

Hardin County boards revise plans in response to 57th Iowa General Assembly changes. Robertson Independent Rural District splits between Ackley and Falls. Jackson No 1 joins Owasa. Ellis No 2 8 4 to Iowa Falls. Buckeye to be divided between Id en and Radcliffe. aim to complete by 1962 for efficient attendance centers and future growth. Reorganization hearings likely with state guidance. cross-county talks with Franklin County planned.

Iowa General Assembly of Iowa Hardin County Board of Education Hardin County Kermith S. Huehn Ackley Alden Eldora Hubbard Town Falls Providence Owsa Radcliffe Steamboa Rock Union Whitten Buckeye el Nos Jackson No Eagle Cit Robertson Etna Township Ellis Elis No Te Hardin County Robertson Independent Ackley and Falls Jackson No. 1 Eagle City Owasa Ellis No Iowa Falls Ellis No. 9 Hubbard Community Iden State Department of Public Instruction

Two Year Old Rescued From 18 Inch Shaft

Hardin County Emergency Squad and Hubbard Fire Department responded when the Mosch family child, a 2-year-old girl, slipped into an abandoned shaft at the Martin Mosch farm. The shaft was six feet deep and 18 inches wide. A firefighter was lowered into the hole, reached the girl, and pulled her out unharmed though frightened.

Hardin County Emergency Squad Hubbard Fire Department Martin Mosch Mosch Paul Wodgson Habbard Fire Department

Fairfield family hosts in Eldora at Wiesner home

Mr and Mrs Robert Bortle and children Christine and Mark of Fairfield were weekend guests in Eldora staying with parental J A Wiesner.

Robert Bortle Christine An Mark of Fairfield Eldora J. A. Wiesner

Hardin County 4-H elects officers at youth building meeting

At the Hardin County 4-H Club gathering held in the youth building on Wednesday the main event was the election of new county officers. Candidates include Bert Moore and several others from local clubs such as Giant Flyers and Sherman Hamblers. Incumbents and officers installed by outgoing president Charles Lettow accompany the event, followed by a showing of the film Tim’s Choice and refreshments served by county officers.

Antnual Hardin County Boys Larry Clarence Brandt Fuder Do Ds Charles Lettow Bo Hadley Gorda Reisinger Dave Glangow Tim

Cooks Serve 1000 At Pancake Days In Eldora

Cooks at pancake days in Eldora prepared and served pancakes to nearly 1000 people on Saturday. In the front row are Charles Mahaffes, George Flats, R.A Scott, Don Sehan and Aunt Jemima, with Marion Mun singer, DD W Dickinson, Paul Me rea, Noah Valde and Jimny Gartes in the second row.

Eldora Aunt Jemima Charles Mahaffes George Flats R.A Scott Don Sehan Jemima Marion Munsinger DD. W. Dickinson Paul Me €Rea Noah Valde Jimny Gartes H-T Douglas Willie Sehniring Chamber of Commerce Secre

Chevrolet art contest deadline extended to Wednesday

George O Bryon of the O Bry on Chevrolet Co announces the entry deadline for the Chevrolet art contest extended to Wednesday Ort 35 at o& ppm. Judging for the drawings will be by Mrs John Zinnne mann Mrs Robert Jackson and John Lo Butler.

George O'Bryon The O'Bryon Chevrolet Co O& Ppm John Zinnnemann Robert Jackson John Lo Butler

Flu Claims Life Of Hubbard Woman In Marshalltown

Mrs. William Ankrum aged 28 of near Hubbard died Sunday night at a Marshalltown hospital becoming the first flu victim in the area. She was the mother of three young children.

Life of Hubbard William Ankrum Hubbard Marshalltown

O'Bryon Chevrolet To Preview 1958 Line In Eldora

O'Bryon Chevrolet in Eldora will hold the initial showing of the 1958 Chevrolet line Thursday through Saturday with free coffee and doughnuts. Ladies receive hot pan holders, children lollipops, and men yardsticks. The 1958 models are larger, lower and wider with sculptured lines from dual headlamps to flared rear fenders. an X-shaped frame lowers the silhouette while boosting head room leg room and luggage space.

O’bryon Chevrolet Eldora George O'Bryon

W. D. Cory Fined on OMVI Charge

William D. Cory was fined 200 dollars in district court for an OMVI charge. His driver's license was suspended 60 days and his liquor permit revoked.

William D. Cory

Cooking School Starts at 1 30 P.M. in Eldora

The free cooking school at Eldora Plumbing and Heating office opens at 1 30 p m on Wednesday with Mrs. Gwen Davis of Westinghouse Corp in charge. A laundry demonstration follows at 2 30 p m and another at 7 30 p m A clothes dryer will be awarded to a registrant and the public is invited to register.

Eldora Plumbing and Heating Gwen Davis Westing- House Corp Ny Register

Twelve EHS Seniors Take Merit Tests

Twelve Eldera high school students took National Merit scholarship tests last week to qualify for the 00 scholarshop to be awarded next May. An estimated 8,000 seniors in 4,000 high schools take the tests. No report of the tests results is expected for that time.

Eldera High School Jesus Marsden Histchool Prime Saci Phe Tet Pasnmeeton Arading Thor Sreets Sue Brown Betts Meader Maralyn Marke Koasor Devper David Nearing Din Sinaitle John Rooks Groveton Reieios Douglas Pulse Lorne Hohnworth Richard Seatt

Fragmentary Names From a Hospital Page

A list of partial readable names and places appears from a hospital page. The legible items include individuals and locations such as Eldora and New Provence with scattered surnames and titles, but most details are garbled. The text remains a fragmentary roster without coherent events or actions.

Birth notice for Eidora-Mre Everety

Birth announcement lists Eidora Mre Everety born nine for est as a daughter to gal Oe two hours after.

Eidora Everety

New Cars and Local Names Mentioned in Odd List

A fragmented OCR item lists various names and places such as Buckese Coot dleu Carre and Zimmermann and references a law or bill by Kenneth Woanters. The text is garbled with scattered towns like Plymouth and Falls Chesed Frank m4 Josephine PHoberstagt, Adden.

Haran Buckese Zimmermann Low Falls Frank Josephine Phoberstagt Adden Plymouth Mroomi Mrs Wot Cousing Alden Pissmouth Reuben Oor Marge Stensten Radei Tfe Ford New Shucks Kenneth Woanters Herbert J Lettow Abe, Beet

Absent From Classes Here Monday Due To Flu

School district lists 210 pupils missing classes Monday due to flu with no change to school operations. Local officials note continued attendance plans and potential impacts on schedules.

38 Buicks To Be Shown Today

An event list notes 38 Buick models to be shown today. Details are garbled but indicate a large display segment likely at a car venue. Readable items mention Pack and 1958 era context. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.

Reverend C N Shape Ministers At Methedist Charea

The Rev Char M Stupe of Barg'yon Ta, spoke at First Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening services. He preached the combined Yoppotipe and UnE 4 eww. services continue through the week.

Rev. C. NL Methedist Charea Char M. Stupe Audi Thurstik Sipe Aere Mossien

Damages in Collision Reported Sunday

A scrambled notice reports damages from a collision on Sunday near Ovvusa involving Mrs Mae Fharean and the Hardy County sherif. Vehicle details and exact figures are unclear due to garbled text.

Dames Charles Mae Fharean Aevolte Firora

All Saints And All Souls Day Observances Here

All Saints Day service at St Marys Catholic Church Eldowmi scheduled for 6 30 am Friday with a morning mass in English. All Souls Day events planned for 4 09 pm at a church venue, pastor Rev George Muasaneye to lead.

Moses Frimax St. Mary's Catholic Church Eldowmi All Saints Souls Waswr George Muasaneye Chook Eliss Thurstay Seathiiday

Man Receives 90 Days for Resisting an Officer

Robert V Wovoun was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail after resisting an officer during an incident. The court noted the defendant’s actions posed a threat to law enforcement and public safety.

Robert Vwovoun

Printers Demonstrate Presses At H I Open House

Local visitors and families toured the Herald-Index Publishing plant during an open house Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Guests viewed hot type and job presses in operation while staff showed offset press plates and automatic deb printing.

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