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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1950
Page
1
A reader blasts the Truman administration over marine incident language, alleged propaganda aims, and lack of coordination among state and defense departments. The piece criticizes censure of cabinet members, MacArthur views, and asks if more blunders will follow under current leadership.
Rotary and Kiwanis members wore women's clothes for a softball extravaganza drawing the largest crowd ever at the park. Initially hesitant, the typically reserved clubs quickly embraced the playful scene as other participants joined in the lighthearted display.
The audience enjoyed a lively evening as male performers played feminine roles to comic effect. Spectators laughed heartily, appreciating the carefree entertainment that lightens worries and supports a good cause. The event showcased the playful spirit of performers and the crowd’s appreciation.
A roundup of editorials and light notices voices rural American views on war deterrence prices and fashion. Topics include avoiding the A bomb stance, potato subsidies, a satirical watermelon pamphlet, cold weather hat sales, and a critique of Acheson’s scapegoating.
A mix of historical notes from 1830 to 1941 highlights local governance, infrastructure and people. New post master A L Rickard replaces C C Hiller in Hardin City, with Cannon Cottage and Tipton building projects noted. Earlier decades mention waterworks votes, school principal elections, hotel leasing, and early county industry. In 1941, husking contest champions Winters and Knutson are pictured, marking a fading era of hand husking amid mechanization.
The recount highlights flamboyant outfits and hats among attendees, praising Wes Emmert for the most authentic look and Kermith Heulin for the best hat. Names like Lauren Maltby and R. A. Scott appear among the fashion notes, with remarks on makeup and dramatic gowns observed during the game.
Hubbard Band Mothers Club met for the first meeting of the school year electing president Mrs A H Boeke vice president Mrs Harold Faust secretary Mrs D B Weld and treasurer Mrs Arthur Grantow. The group notes eight regular meetings a Christmas toy drive for Iowa State University Children’s Hospital six dinners and lunches that raised 626 20 and the 500 Club yielding about 376. They purchased suits caps and music stands and bought three musical instruments. They paid contest fees awards and transportation and produced a cookbook netting 356 89 with a treasury balance of 1184 13 as of Sept 1.
The Zion Women’s Guild will gather Thursday September 14 in the church basement with Mrs Arthur Dubberke and Mrs Rena Hoeischer assisting. Also on the program are Mrs August Klemme and Mrs Albert Schnormeier with Mrs Will Bush serving. Mrs June Ross of Des Moines will join with Mrs Elmer Ocke for the fifth Thursday. The item notes several visits and social calls among local residents including Waterloo, Des Moines, Anderson Indiana, and Mason City.
Mrs. Fred Ward hosted a church group in the parlor with four teen members of the W S C S at Owasa Methodist Church. Mrs. Carl Hanson led a review lesson while refreshments were served. County notices include a Jackson Township Cemetery Society gathering at Berlin Church and numerous local visits and events among residents, a Labor Day lake outing, 154 students enrolled in the local school, and fall baseball practice with Mural defeat 14 to 7.
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