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Newspaper

Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

5

Meeting Called To Reorganize Eldora Community Chest

Eldora to decide if a Chest campaign will proceed with a Wednesday morning meeting at the Kory Inn chaired by Lester Ose. The session outlines a broader solicitation through benefiting groups to set a budget and goal, following last year’s drive that fell short of the $4,000 target.

Eldora Lester Ose Chamber of Commerce Kory Inn M Ose Chamber Ose Gil Scouts Boy Scouts Polio Fund Associated Services

Vigars and Rolands Attend Iowa Soil Conservation Meet

Mr and Mrs W C Vigars and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roland attended the Iowa State convention of Soil Conservation district commissioners at the Savery hotel in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday.

W. C. Vigars Lloyd Roland Iowa State Convention of Soil Conservation District Commissioners Hotel Savery Des Moines

Style Show Fall Opening Set for Sept 27 in Eldora

Eldora reschedules style show and fall opening to Wednesday September 27 to avoid a clash with the Iowa Falls festival and a soil conservation event. The New Grand theatre hosts the fashion program from 7 to 815 PM, with a 630 PM regular show. Unveiling of store windows follows, featuring license numbers for prizes. An implement and car show plus a pavement dance conclude the evening, Joe Doakes orchestra providing music. bad weather may move events to the I O O F hall.

Iowa Falls New Grand Theatre L. F. Wolcott Usuel Joe Doakes Central States Building

Wildlife club cleans Hudson Memorial Park morning

A Wildlife club group spent two hours cleaning Hudson Memorial Park starting at eight o'clock Sunday, using a power mower in part of the work. The Fish Fry committee served 106 people Thursday evening and turned over 109 dollars net to the club treasury.

Wildlife Club Hudson Memorial Park

Laundry Moving To New Building

Raymond Gilbert is moving the Eldora Ideal Laundry into a new building west of the old structure. Full operation expected in about two weeks with no service disruption. The hollow tile building adds 982 extra square feet, features a drive in entrance, aluminum interior, and asbestos ceiling. Open house planned after settling in.

Raymond Gilbert Eldora Ideal Laundry Gilbert 11Th Avenue Les Vinton Crew

Council Studies Sewer Financing and Permits

Eldora council approves sewer extension financing by revenue bonds and property assessments affecting about 200 lots to serve Liberty Park and south city fringe. A four member committee will appraise benefited property for later legal steps including assessment hearings and bond issue.

Eldora Liberty Park R. R. Brown Howard Calfee J. W Schlampp John A. Wood Stevens Merle Stevens 14Th Avenue Floyd Washington

Churches Honor Eldora Faculty Reception

Eldora churches sponsor a faculty and families reception at 8 tonight in the high school gym. Master of ceremonies Doyle D Felton will guide a program including a piano trio by Mia W Guenther and daughters Ruth and Jean, a welcome by Rev Ralph B Imes, a quartet with E B Crosley Miles Albright Don LaVelle and Galen Albright, faculty introductions by Supt Fr K Schmidt, instrumental music by Wayne Aurand, with refreshments served. Public invited.

Eldora Doyle D. Felton Mia. W. O. Guenther Ruth Jean Ralph B. Imes E. B. Crosley Miles Albright Don LaVelle Galen Albright Fr. K. Schmidt Wayne Aurand

Doctor Tempel Ordered to Army Duty at Ft Riley

Dr Pau F Tempel Steamboat Rock the first south Hardin county physician called to service since Korea reports to Ft Riley Kan by Friday for army duty He will be commissioned first lieutenant undergo indoctrination in military rates and customs and join a unit While awaiting posting Mrs Tempel and two children will stay home A 1949 graduate of Iowa University with prior WWII service he practiced in Steamboat Rock after Chicago internship Community club funded remodel of the old post office for offices and paid a year rent He plans to return after service ends

Steamboat Rock South Hardin County Pau F. Tempel Ft Riley Kan Tempel Fort Dodge Iowa University Velda Stump Eagle Grove

Hudson Park fundraising gains reach 1815.50 toward 2000 goal

Contributions to Hudson Memorial Park total 1815.50 with 165 donations. New contributors include Glenn Kurtz Ed Brandt Will Doud Ray Nazor EB B Crosley Lloyd Berg Paul Hodgson Schan Produce Eldora and Walter Harvey Marshalltown. Committee leaders are E J Andrle and James G Bales.

Hudson Memorial Park Pine Lake Marshalltown E. J. Andrle James G. Bales

Tempel to report to Fort Riley amid unit changes

Lt Tempel and Army Medical Corps reservist Edward Buzz Dages of Eldora will report to Fort Riley Kansas Friday. The two service members transfer or check in as part of the unit realignments and orders issued for upcoming duties.

Ilomu Tempel Pany Fort Riley Kan Pfe Edward “Buzz Dages Eldora Army Medical Corps

General to Speak At Falls Tonight

Gen William I Wilbur of Chicago will address Falls tonight on The Teuth about Korea at the Iown Falls high school auditorium. Admission is free as the Republican county central committee sponsors the event inviting the public to hear the retired army officer renowned as a speaker teacher and Korea expert. Congressional Medal of Honor winner from World War II, Wilbur has spoken on Far Eastern affairs and world hot spots. State Senator Bateson of Eldora will introduce the speaker.

Korea William I. Wilbur Chicago Iown Falls Republican County Central Committee Wilbur Senvior Bateson Eldora

Bob Davis Receives Active Duty Call

Pvt. Robert Davis of Eldora is ordered to report to Fort Hood Texas by September 18 for active duty with a unit of the 2nd Armored Division. He previously served about 18 months with the paratroopers in 1945 46 and was an Iowa University student married in October 1949 while his wife remains in Iowa City as a beauty operator.

Robert Davis Eldora Fort Hood Texas 2Nd Armored Division Pvt Davis Iowa University Iowa City

Former Mail Carrier Dies at Hubbard

Hubbard resident John Robertson aged 69 and a retired rural mail carrier died Friday noon from a heart ailment. He had lived in Hubbard 30 years and is survived by his widow, five sons, two daughters, and several daughters in law including Howard of Waterloo Leo of Mitchell Charles of Hubbard Cecil of Williams Bill in the U S Navy New Orleans Mrs Eugene Miller of Hubbard and Mrs Claire Steelman of Cole. Funeral services expected Monday.

Hubbard John Robertson Howard Waterloo Leo Mitchell S. D Charles Cecil Williams Bill United States Navy New Orleans Eugene Miller Claire Steelman Cole Monay

Leaders to Speak at Soil Conservation Day

Leaders in agriculture and government will headline the National Soil Conservation Field Day at the Daking farm near Zearing on Tuesday. Gov Beardsley Sen Hickenlooper and Albert Loveland have accepted invites to speak at the noonday program. Various Iowa officials and university figures plan to attend. The event showcases a one day farm facelift and lake construction as a community recreation project supported by local and state groups. Browny said the speakers include Beardsley Hickenlooper Spry Loveland with Hickenlooper's attendance contingent on Washington schedule.

Zearing Daking Farm Here William 3S. Beardsley Bourke B. Hickenopper Albert J. Loveland Clyde Spry Iowa Chas, KE. Finley Dean Floyd Andre Iowa State College R. H. Musser Milwaukee Wisconsin Frank Mendell The Soil Conservation Service William Darbyshire Iowa Soil Conservation Committee Story County Iowa Farm and Home Register Register and Tribune W. H. Brown K. L. Cerka Cochairman Browny Beardsley Hickenlooper Spry Loveland Hickentopper Washington

Firemen Sponsor Minstrel Show

Eldora volunteer fire department teams with a Kansas City firm to direct a home talent minstrel show here. Tentative dates set for the 11th and 12th. Floyd Hurtt chairs the committee. part of the proceeds goes to the department. A list of potential participants is being compiled for the company representative arriving about two weeks before the show.

Eldora Volunteer Fire Deartment Aansas City Floyd Hurtt

Lower Pine Lake Being Drained

Draining of lower Pine Lake began Monday morning as the gate opened fully. A state conservation crew planned to salvage game fish and relocate them to nurse ponds near the custodian's residence. Upper lake drainage neared completion with about three feet of water remaining near the dam amid many visitors.

Pine Lake Pine Creek State Conservation Commission

Two More Soil Sampling Meetings Scheduled

Tick Pulse extension director will demonstrate soil testing at Maurice Cook farm southeast of New Providence at 10 a m. A second demonstration is set for 1 30 p m at Dave Kolbe farm three miles yet and one mile south of Hubbard.

Tick Pulse Maurice Cook New Providence Dave Kolbe Hubard

Guerdette Begins Post At Thne Lake Country Club

Frank Guerdette started work last Tuesday at Thne Lake Country Club succeeding Norman Meeks. He arrives from Yosemite National Park California where he served three years with special police and ranger units. Previously he worked at Barcy Recreation Parlor in Algona. Guerdette is unmarried. Rain overnight Sunday measured 0.63 inch at Monday dawn per government observer H L Cleveland.

Frank Guerdette Thne Lake Country Club Norman Meeks Guerdette Yosemite National Park California Rangers Barcy Recreation Parlor Algona

Mrs Ziesman and Grandson Die in Eldora Crash

A Sunday evening automobile collision five miles northwest of Eldora claimed the lives of Mrs. Max Ziesman age 58 of Eldora and her 22 year old grandson David Fairchild of Marshalltown. Six passengers were in the Ziesman car with five injured including Fairchilds mother Norma. Coroner's inquest set for Wednesday.

Eldora Max Ziesmen David Fairchild Marshalltown Fldora Memorial Hospital Ziesman Andrle and Creps Funeral Paul Hodgson Max Ziesman William Elvin Johns Hodgson Ed Radolph

Bob Walters Spotted Poland China Sale Calendar

October 14 sale at Biora Sales Pavilion features spotted Poland China boar and gilt catalog. Evening ale planned. Humble event aims to showcase stock and attract buyers from local farms and breeders.

Bob Walters Poland Biora Eveningale

Potgeter to Hold Open House Today

Steamboat Rock firm George Potgeter Co marks 61st anniversary with an open house this afternoon. Free treats and prizes announced. The Cornhusker Band will provide entertainment as the public tours the new office and yard.

George Potgeter Co Steamboat Rock Cornhusker Band

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Salvation Army Canver Red Cross Committee of John Bekemeier George Janssen Podlia Fund W. H. Longenecker O. R. Lamb Veterans F. K. Schmidt Woman’s Club John Zimmermann Ministerial R. M. Hunt C. W. Haase Chest Don Wilson Hollis Miles Doyle Felton George Stauffachar Jack Fiper Mary Lou Holmes Barbara Goodell Kiwanis Rotary Henry Janssen Rotary Rudolph Scott Kiwanis Jerry Harless Doyle Telton Town Falls Cliff Warnock Vern Sprout Herald- Index Stone Electric Co Mitchell, Brown and Hodge Council Feminine Attire Softball Association Jim George Martin Albers Sam Greepsweig Bob Brown Keith Jacobson George Fred Edgar Ray Griffel Ralph Imes George Poigeter Wilson Hadley Les Flickingey Herald-Index Dr. Tempel Hudson Park Paul Temyrl Army Falls Bob Davis Firemen H. L. Cleveland M. Ziesman Willard Norma) Fairchild Nancy Fairchild Ziesmans Karen Engel Green Mountain Johns Bardin County Carl Myers Whitten Elsie Card Owasa Kiwanis Dolls Rotary Cupids Jack Puckett Cecil Rooks Paul Wodgson Mgr Paul Barnard Pets DeCook Wills Wilson Max van Derveey Lauren Maltby Jurgen Tjaden Wayne Blankenship Matty” Matheson V. A. Dunn R. A. Scott Guy Strickler Ned Fagg Kenneth Reisinger Shelby Clemons Don Berry Howard Clingerman Emmert Earl Harmon Bill O'Neill
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