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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

7

Eldora Tigers Polish for Annual Grid Battle at Cadet Field

Eldora and Iowa Falls meet Friday at 8 p.m. on Cadet field to open the season. Eldora adds newcomers with nine veterans and prepares a T formation based attack while relying on a platoon system. Key players include Allbee at quarterback and Hubbard Crandall at ends with Lyman and Mitchell anchoring the line.

Herdin County Eldora Iowa Falls Tigers Tiger Jim McLeran Dale DeVault Dick Camp Orange and Black Ives al. Thee Cveran Allbee Jim Hubbard Dick Stone Jim Lyman Orlan Mitchell Willard Wehrman Charles Crandall George Fagg

Football lineup hints and a pair of new faces at backfield

The article lists likely quarterback and backfield choices with sophomores Harrington Wagner and senior Beep Anderson. New players Marvin Priske and Dan Callahan will see action as reserves. Defensively Hubbard may shift, with Harrington or Callahan at flank, and Bror and Crippen to tackle positions.

Roger Harrington Kenneth Wagner Beep Anderson Marvin Priske Dan Callahan Hubbard Harrington Callahan Marvin Broer Harold Crippen Lyman Max Montz Mitchell Wegner Allbee

Radcliffe Semi-Pros Beat Sanders Dodgers 10-5 in Rally

Radcliffe’s semi pro nine posted their 26th win as Walt Topp allowed nine hits and ten strikeouts. Dave Topp went 5-for-5 while Kenneth Queensland, Dick Kiagg, and Martyn Topp contributed multi hit games. Frank Bannano hit the visitors lone home run in the eighth as Radcliffe erased a 2-0 deficit.

Radcliffe Sanders Dodgers Des Moines Walt Topp Dave Topp Kenneth Queensland Dick Kiagg Martyn Topp Frank Bannano Rhe Sanders Sanders Swift Dowie Black Walt Tapp Dave Tapp

State Men Inspect Training School Visit by Governor Committee

Two representatives of the governor's reorganization committee known as the Little Hoover group visited the training school on Thursday to study procedures in state institutions and seek potential improvements. The visitors offered no comment. Public health nurses of district No. 5 held a staff meeting here Monday with host Evelyn Olson.

Messers Public Health Nurses of District No Evelyn Olson Hardin County

Diamond Antics COMING GAMES SEMI PRO TONIGHT

East Des Moines hosts Radcliffe as high school action kicks off with New Providence at Clemons and Radcliffe at Ellsworth Whitten at Wellsburg on Friday. Radcliffe measures 10 to Sanders Dodgers in a recent high school tilt. Roland beats Radcliffe 5 to 1 while Radcliffe falls 5 to Jewell 2 and Hubbard defeats Providence 19 to 3.

Des Moines Radcliffe High School New Providence Clemons Radcliffe Ellsworth Whitten Wellsburg Beaman Sanders Dodgers High School Roland Jewell Hubbard Providence

Roland Beats Radcliffe 5 1 in Seventh Inning Rally

Gary Thompson earned the win for Roland as Radcliffe yielded three insurance runs in the top of the seventh to drop to 5-1. Ray Silvest started for Radcliffe, went six innings with nine strikeouts, while Dubberke finished the seventh. Thompson led Roland with a triple and a single in three at bats, and Dubberke paced Radcliffe with two singles in three trips.

Radcliffe Roland Diamond Gary Thompson Ray Silvest West Hardin Fanning Larry Dubberke Thompson Dubberke Egemo Silvest Dubherke Peterson

Er High School Band Booked For 3 Appearances

Wayne Aurand, instrumental instructor at Eldora High School, announces three band appearances for the marching band this fall. The group joins Iowa Falls for Friday night pre fame and halftime entertainment, performs September 19 with Town Cedar league bands before the Cedar Falls jamboree, and marches September 20 in the Fall Festival parade at Iowa Falls.

Wayne Aurand Eldora High Iowa Falls Cedar League Cedar Falls

Radcliffe Pounds Jewell With No-Hitter Thriller

Radcliffe won 2 0 in a no hitter allowed by Jewell as three Radcliffe pitchers held Jewell to three hits. Peterson started for Radcliffe with Lepper and Dubberke finishing, while Wessel pitched the losing no hitter for Jewell. Jewell managed two runs in the fourth and seventh.

Radcliffe Diamond Jewall Fia Bob Wessel Bob Peterson West Hardin Marvin Lepper Peppes Larry Duberke Jewell Peterson Lapper Dubberke Harestad

Livestock Outlook Meeting At Hardin Grundy County

The livestock outlook meeting for Hardin and Grundy county farmers at Hemp Mill Cafe near Grundy Center Thursday at 8 pm will cover farm price prospects and recent price trends. ISU specialists will discuss feed costs breakeven prices for feeder cattle and lambs and desirable selling weights.

Hardin Grundy County Hemp Mill Grundy Center Iowa State College Livestock Club

Refresh Your Living Room With Social Seating Plan

Reassess your space by avoiding a single long sofa. Create curved seating with chairs at each end and a central arc across from the sofa. Add two coffee tables if space allows for a cozy family gathering vibe. Pair modern or period pieces with a corner writing desk and a music area for an invigorating new look.

Local Society Notes and Church Meeting Report

Regular program updates and social happenings in Minnesota residents include Susie Srepedy visiting the Luples and the Steelmans moving to the Jerry Miller property. Rex Hackney family also moved to the vacated Steelman home as Edwin Palmer returns from Canada. The W S C S met at Gifford Methodist church with 13 members and one guest. reports covered church basement redecorating. hostesses served a lunch buffet. Roby Prim visited Gren Chrisman group on Wednesday.

Minnesota Susie Srepedy Ererett Lupley Mix Gene Steelman Jerry, Miller Rex Hackney Steelmans Edwin Palmer Canada Glen Fagan Verllin’ Hammer Basil Dickenson the Gifford Methodist Church George Hal

Gifford School Opens With 18 Pupils Per Room

Gifford school started Monday September 4 with 18 pupils in each room. Mrs Gertrude Lawler resumes teaching the primary class and Mrs Florence Kinney the grammar room. Mr and Mrs Dewey Estes returned home Thursday after several days away.

Gifford Gertrude Lawler Florence Kinney Dewey Estes

Tractor In Creek Accident Near Bancroft

Bill Schiltz of near Bancroft narrowly escaped after his tractor slid into a creek. The machine rolled over him, tumbling about 25 feet into the water and causing two broken ribs.

Bill Schiltz Bancroft Billy

Purdy and Family Attend State Fair Observations

Purdy and family visited the state fair a couple weeks ago and joined Joe in marveling at the stock show. The pair recalls a Hereford calla owner and an Angus owner arguing, then chuckling at their prosperity, noting both breeds seem strong. The reflection shifts to local garden tastes and beer, highlighting personal freedoms to choose.

Purdy Towa Joe

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