08 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1953
Page
1
A Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead poll of July shows Iowa farm people prefer Eisenhower to Ezra Benson. Eisenhower earns a strong overall good rating while Benson trails, with age groups and party lines shaping the split.
Eldora’s past 5, 10 and 15 years are summarized with events from 1878 to 1928 including regimental band status, county fair crowds, barn fires, church dedications, school moves, postal changes, theater and streetlight updates, and a grand 6,000 strong Hubbard Days crowd near Eldora.
The column argues for prudent debt management under President Eisenhower, noting war-time spending and unfinished projects. It compares national debt to family debt, urges finishing justified projects, paying down debt, and avoiding new borrowing unless needed to secure assets or economic stability. It stresses time for policy to take effect while staying focused on reducing debt.
Hubbard resident Bill Dreier, age 43, will attend Iowa State College this fall to study gerontology. His wife Ruth will work in the cafeteria. The piece highlights adult education and aging gracefully with Dreier’s unconventional return to school and community involvement.
The column criticizes readers handling a print with a thumb, noting the misplay of photos at the edge. It reflects on public behavior and the small boosts from kind words, as in Van der Linden’s Northwood Anchor piece about congratulating others for their efforts.
A compilation of brief editorial quips and readers notes from several Iowa towns. Topics include toll road funding questions, overviews on aspirin consumption, rising auto thefts, and a proposed high school course on family budgeting to curb divorce and improve financial literacy.
A local advertisement invites residents to send five neighbor names to receive a free regular package of BAL BEW LAX Candy Mints. The offer asks for the sender’s address at Harold Schultz 226 Logan Ave Waterloo Iowa for relief of constipation.
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