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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1952
Page
1
Excerpts from a national education report praise the public school as the people's school a local institution linked to home and community. It emphasizes parental involvement and the school as a bulwark of democracy enterprise and future hope for a free society.
Yesterday evening a vacant storefront on Hubbard street burned, trapping owners George and Ernest Brennecke who escaped from a rooftop jump. Fire destroyed Brennecke meat market and adjacent buildings while post office fixtures were saved. Total losses around 10 000 dollars with no clear origin. 45 years ago notes follow about local business, schools and civic matters.
A reflective September piece recalls a new year routine from hunting to football and fifth grade memories. The author contrasts past and present, noting teachers, sports, and local landmarks like the courthouse viewed from the alley, with small hometown details and personal growth.
An opinion asserting the Illinois governor fostered deficit financing and corruption. It accuses the administration of delaying action on a $13 million counterfeit cigarette stamp scam, expanding state payroll to a record 45,000 workers, and failing to curb gambling, while claiming surplus funds vanished and promises unmet.
Washington dispatch says work on the Eldora post office project will proceed immediately. A treasury ad invites site proposals. Eldora Mayor Fagg and council set October 6 for a special election on funding a public swimming pool. Eldora High School seniors officers were elected: Priske president, Willig vice president, Steinfelt secretary, Schlampp treasurer, Jones student council.
The Music Boosters plan their first meeting of the school year on Wednesday September 10 at 8 PM in the band room of the gym. Civic Club meets Tuesday September 9 in the community room with dinner at 7 PM and faculty as guests. Literature History and Travel Club meets Friday September 12 at 2 PM at Mrs C A Norman’s home. New Providence United Society of Church Women held a September meeting with 35 attendees. devotional leader Mrs B C Dean and Mrs Oscar Wood led. Yearly Meeting report from Os Kalooosa presented by Mrs W A Spring, with installation of new officers.
The Music Art and Drama Club opened its 1952 53 season at the Lodge at Pine Lake with about fifteen attendees. After a picnic dinner and business session, Mrs. Paul Walter recounted her Cuba trip with Mr. Walter and her parents. New calendar and hostesses named for upcoming meetings with next gathering set for October 3 at 2 PM. Relatives announce birth of Kenneth DeWeise's son on August 28 in Grand Junction Colorado, their fourth child. Mrs. Edwin Hadley reports a two year old nephew with polio in Council Bluffs hospital. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lester Perisho from Hampton Institute Virginia visiting in LeMars area.
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