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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1956
Page
5
Background on Herschel Loveless Iowa gubernatorial candidate notes a prior name and a 1934 embezzlement charge of 445.93 from an Ottumwa oil company. The Democratic column on this page discusses these details and the name change.
Senator Hick enlooper visited the Herald-Index and spoke at a Republican gathering asserting that U S bomb tests show little dangerous fallout. He argued against stopping tests, saying other nations would advance and US leadership would be endangered. He warned withdrawal could invite world danger and that the country must proceed with development.
Yesterday events included Radcliffe church dedication by Rev. Odenwaller and Hubbard Zion church opening led by Rev. M J Dammann. The evening featured Kilties at the opera house, a Steam boat Rock dam update, and widening town activity across Eldora area with coal, water worries, and civic planning.
Mason City Globe Gazette endorses Leo Hoegh for a second Iowa term citing his record of constructive achievement across education highways agriculture and state governance. The piece argues the Brannan wool plan failed to aid producers and criticizes Democratic tax rhetoric while urging continued support for schools roads and government. Four local high school graduates who served in the Navy are noted at the Navy Day observance.
Campaigning narrows to culinary matters as Frances Stauffer loans a Washington club cookbook. Reproduced are recipes for pheasant from Mrs Harold Lovre and Mrs William E Minshall, with details for wild rice and a cream sherry gravy. Eisenhower mentioned in passing.
A collage of recipes lists pumpkin chiffon pie with gelatin, date nut bread, a nut loaf, a sweet-sour beet sauce, and a note that pheasant and sherry wine may not be your dish. It ends with a reminder that voting is a week away.
Shenandoah Sentinel argues for Governor Hoegh, praising his leadership, honesty, and focus on schools, highways, farming, and social welfare. It criticizes Democratic opponents and notes inflation, tax debates, and legislative limitations blamed on the governor. The piece urges fair consideration of Hoegh’s record and aims to sway voters.
An old time political observer notes how opponents act when ahead and recounts rumors about Herschel Loveless. The piece includes a 1934 defense from State Senator Elmer Bekman denying circulated accusations and urging fair play as Ottumwa eyes the mayoral race.
A veteran Ottumwa oil distributor bluntly describes a shakedown by Chicago interests. He says the plan was to charge for evaporated gasoline that was never sold, lost in handling due to volatility, with quantities never matching for him or others.
Clipped comments from editors defend Governor Hoegh as fulfilling duties to please all. They argue criticisms arise from campaign heat rather than facts. Hoegh is praised for school reorganization efforts and a vigorous highway program, noting Iowa’s strong school ranking.
A Washington Iowa Journal editorial lauds the state's road program from Washington to Kalona and the widened pavement to Ainsworth as part of a broad, decisive administration. It defends Governor Hoegh for honesty and efficient action, arguing no cleaner administration exists and endorses his performance.
A letter accuses labor leaders and the A. D. A. of covertly backing Loveless to sway voters and pressure Hoegh. It claims labor bosses seek control, oppose the right to work law, and warn that a Democratic win would bring a labor government and repeal measures. It urges voters to support transparent endorsements.
A figure described as speaking for all citizens consolidates backing amid statewide momentum. Governor Hough stands as a key ally, with endorsements noted by Hampton Chronicle amid evolving delegations.
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