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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1955
Page
4
Two Ackley Rotary members vote to underwrite the lease of a new electric score clock funded as an $800 share. The device is to be used for Ackley School gym activities and basketballs, with delivery expected around mid March.
The text records a sprawling set of church group meetings, family visits, birthdays, funerals, reunions, and travel across Hubbard park and surrounding towns. Named individuals include Rufus Hoelscher, Derald Case, Joan Marsek, Thomas Beir, Kenneth Kulow, and many others, with mentions of Elmira and Cedar Rapids trips, hospital stays, confirmations, and a Lutheran ministry study enrollment.
A partial OCR shows a long roster of patients and associated names across towns including Elders Elvin J Ryan Mrs Auguste Daleske Mrs Ivan Huen Effie Ellsworth Judson Smith Valerie Starr Mrs Charles Nichols Dora Merrald Earl Whitney Alden Loren Larson Garden City Ole Be Seglem Claudea Davis V Ernert Steamboat Rock Blairsburg Mrs Culbertson New Providence Mrs Sarah Reece Hubbard Mrs Charlotte Walters Mrs Tina Brandt Mrs John Tintjer George Hornung Mrs Caral Grth.
On October 28 1919 the Volkstead Act became law despite the President's veto. The enactment marked a major prohibition era policy change with broad enforcement provisions and lasting social impact. Policymakers, law enforcement, and civil society groups debated its scope and implications.
The Gerrards praise Jim for careful saving toward a car. His father shows how running costs, license, insurance, and maintenance impact budgets. Jim later buys a car after gaining experience, learning to manage finances and choices. Alaska's easternmost point is 600 miles west of San Francisco.
The notice lists weekly hours for license services at multiple locales. Allison Waterloo Hampton Waverly Waterloo Independence Grundy Center Eldora Clarion Town Falls Cedar Falls operate weekday sessions in courthouses or city halls with start times from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and closing times generally around 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
A mix of crocheted items made from metallic thread suitable for bazaars and Lawn Hall Art. Includes contact note with phone 1704 and location New Providence for inquiries. Also mentions a rental wanted ad and a linotype certificate course inquiry with dates and addresses in Iowa. Card of thanks section expresses gratitude to organizations, friends, Rev. Imes, and Longenecker Funeral Home for support during illness and bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Olen Byes thank neighbors and Union and Whitten fire departments for prompt action in extinguishing a barn fire at their Union home on 1-36.
At Marshalltown the grand champion baby beef sold for 1265 dollars or 1.10 a pound. The steer, called Bozo, weighed 1150 pounds and was bought jointly by Robert W. Johnson of Storz beer and Robert Hart Storz of Storz Brewing Company. Funds benefit the Marshalltown Junior Chamber of Commerce and local youth programs.
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