Workers Save Barn When Hay Found Burning Near New Providence
Neighbors aided by a blower saved a barn on the Ray 8 Hadley estate near New Providence after smoke from smoldering hay triggered a call for help. Wade Williams spotted smoke and alerted occupants the Canton Gibbs family who summoned help. About 25 neighbors responded. glowing coal found in the hay but no blaze. The blower used to move hay out was employed to extinguish the remaining heat. No structural damage beyond the hay. oats stored in the barn. Neighborhood women provided coffee and lunches for firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Ray
Hadley
Here
Wade Willams
Canton Gibbs
Supervisor Reports Dairy Herd Production for August
Supervisor Virgil Rudolph of Dairy Herd Improvement No 1 reports an average dairy yield of 714 pounds of milk and 27.3 pounds of butterfat for August. Twenty seven herds and 277 cows were tested with 59 cows dry. Individual Holsteins and Jerseys owned by Arthur Clampitt Son Joh Martin Gon Gladstone Smith and others produced varying milk and butterfat totals across multiple animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Rudolph
Dairy Herd Improvement Association No. 1
Arthur Clampitt and Son
Joh Martin and
Gon
Gladstone Smith
Ellsworth Alumni Meeting Tonight at College Cafeteria
Ellsworth alumni and former students of Ellsworth College Iowa Falls are invited tonight at 8 p m to attend the annual meeting in the college cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMI
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Marriages Licenses From Ames Hubbard El Dora and Des Moines
John Galbreath 21 of Ames and Dolores Mariene Dubberke 18 of Hubbard marry. Richard Ernest Lee 22 of Eldora and Mary Louia Lichty 20 of Des Moines wed in a town ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galbreath
Ames
Dolores Mariene Dubberke
Hubbard
Richard Ernest Lee
Eldora
Mary Louia Lichty
Des Moines
Churches Plan Reception for Eldora Teachers
Eldora consolidated schools will welcome new and returning teachers with a community reception Wednesday Sept 21 at 8 p.m. in the gym hosted by seven churches. Church leaders named committees to arrange program and lunch. co chairmen are Rev W R Ehlert and Rev H C Short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Consolidated’ Schools
W. R. Ehlert
The
Methodist Church
H. C. Short
Baptist Church
Ralph B. Imes
L.V. McDonough
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Teachers of County Meet Here Oct. 13
The Hardin county Teachers masters club voted to hold an all county meeting in Eldora on Oct. 13. About 200 to 300 teachers are expected for a 6:30 p.m. dinner at the high school cafeteria followed by a program. The event includes selecting a delegation to the Iowa State Teachers convention in Des Moines and county council planning. George Lorber of New Providence is president and Earl Harmon of Eldora High is secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Hardin County Schoolmasters Club
Edora
Eldora
Des Moines
George Lorber
New Providence
Organi Gation
Earl Harmon
Hardin Interview To Be Broadcast
A recorded interview by Herb Plambeck with Mr and Mrs Art Grantow of Hubbard is scheduled to be given over Station WHO September 15 at 6 45 am on the Hi Line program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Plambeck
Art Grantow
Hubbard
Town hunters face higher duck season start and stamp price
Town hunters will see a 12 to 25 percent duck increase when the season opens at noon October 21. The migratory waterfowl stamp rises from 1 to 2 dollars. The duck stamp, required for all waterfowl hunters over 16, goes on sale at post offices around September 20.
Grass Fire Threat at Cecil Eggleston Farm near Pidora
Fire crews from Bidora tackled a grass fire Friday along the highway at the Cecil Eggleston farm five miles southeast of Pidora. The flames were controlled before any buildings were damaged. Rev J R Schuler Church of Christ pastor in charge of publicity. Each church to supply refreshment committee members led by Leota Hardy. Decorations arranged by Mrs Imes and Mrs W L Beasley.
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Bidora
Cecil Eggleston
Pidora
J. R. Schuler
Church of Christ
Leota Hardy
Imes
W. L. Beasley
Houston craftsman makes plastic eyes for veterans
Eldoran Joe Soper, first in Houston to specialize in hand painted plastic ocular prostheses, crafts custom eyes after war injuries. He studies each client’s iris, uses layered paints to build depth, and sews a plastic iris into a movable eye. The process begins with temporary eyes, then permanent fittings, with attention to socket changes and realism. Patients report high satisfaction, though one case showed initial misexpectation about vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldoran
Joe Soper
Houston
Joseph Soper
Mr. Soper
Ang
Amy
Spever
al Wa
Don
Rice Institute
Chicago
St. Louia
New Orlpeckle
Texas
Texas Medical Center
Soper
Mager and Gougelman
Herman Professional
Rain totals 1.84 inches in Eldora weekend weather
Misty conditions prevailed as Eldora recorded 1.84 inches of rain since Saturday. The Hubert Cleveland gauge showed .85 inches Saturday night and .99 inches fell Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Hubert Cleveland
Hardin Bows In State Festival
Hardin county ranked sixth among 89 counties in the Farm Bureau sports festival. Hardin entrants totaled 2,204 points as reported by Ted Broer. Hardin all-star softball, champion in 1948, reached the semifinals after four Friday victories but lost to Boone county 4-1 in extra innings Saturday. Hardin swept Linn county 18-2, shut out Clay 10-0, edged Palo Alto 5-4, and outscored Marshall. Pitchers Drey, Crippen, and Neubauer shared duties. Neubauer tossed a no-hitter in the 10-0 victory. Home runs by Ted Raiut and Bill Nelson plus Dick Lauterbach highlighted the day. First in checkers was John A Sailor. blue-ribbon pianist Robert Granner. Further details to come in Friday's Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm Bureau
Ames
Hardin County
Hardin
Boone County
Linn County
Clay County
Palo Alto
Marshall County
Drey
Iowa Falls
Don Crippen
Eldora
Kermit Neubauer
Ted Ria
Bill Nelson
Dick Lauterbach
Towa Falls
John A. Sailor
Ackley
Robert Granner
Polio Drive Continues In Hardin County Efforts
Hardin county widens polio fund efforts with a national goal of 14.5 million dollars. Sept 4 launch by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis aims for broad contact via banks, local workers and mail while county cases rise and hospital aid funds run dry. The community shows generosity at events including a Radcliffe baseball game and a Pine Wildlife club stag, with a Block of Dimes planned for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
National Foundation For
Hardin
National Foundation
Wilson Hadley
Pine Wildlife Club
22nd Polio Victim Is Iowa Falls Girl
Peggy Elaine Green, eight, of Iowa Falls, was taken to Iowa City last Thursday and reported to have polio. The Hardin county total this year rises to 32. Evelyn Olson, a nurse, was informed that she had a mild case and her condition was described as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Elaine Green
Iowa Falls
Iowa City
Hardin County
Evelyn Olson
Gun Ia
Ribbons to 5 Place Winners In Saddle Club Horse Show
The Pine Lake Saddle Club hosted a 10 class show at the E A Bear farm on Saturday with ribbons awarded to the top five in each class. Winners include pony, pleasure, palomino, English pleasure, ladies pleasure, pair, stock horse, and cutting classes with riders and horses named from Eldora Steamboat Rock and Iowa Falls among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
The
Pine Lake Saddle Club
E. A. Bear Farm
Skippy
Gary Wright
Steamboat Rock
Flash
Stan Priske
Eldora
Queen
Gordon Reisinger
Beauty
Steve Priske
Bill
Dreier
Hubbard
King
E. A. Bear
Ginger
Robert Kirkdorfer
Dolly
Reisinger
Vincent Platts
Gilbert Mannetter
Ervin Schallar
Taffy
Welden
Dixie Guy
Harry Clary
Princess Pat
Bob Rogers
Iowa Falls
Grace
Miriam Priske
Lunch
Marlyn Specht
Sharon Rogers
Topsy
Ethel Wright
Kirkdorffer
Clary
Priske
Holcomb
Platts
Mannetter
Pridy
Finger
Karat Gold
Harold Priske
Services Wednesday For Henry Weyrauch
Henry Weyrauch 68 of Eldora died at home. Funeral at Longenecker funeral home Thursday at 2 40 PM with burial in Hazel Green cemetery. Born Aug 7 1881 in Ankeny, married Dec 1912 in Ackley to Edna M Fossier. Survived by wife son Wells Weyrauch of Grinnell and siblings Charles Weyrauch and Mrs Arthur Smallridge of Iowa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weyrauch
Eldora
Steamboat Rock
Longenecker
Hazel Green Cemetery
Mr. Weyrauch
Ankeny
Ackley
Edna M. Fossier
Old Hemp Mill Cafe To Open Wednesday
The Old Hamp Bell Cafe and Club, three quarters of a mile west of Grun dy Center on state roads 67 and 14, opens at 6:30 p.m. under George Shepp. The menu features steak, chicken, and seafood dinners. Private rooms are available for meetings and parties. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamp Bell
Grundy Center
George Shepp
New Pastor Is Installed At Local Congregational Church
A Sunday evening service marked the installation of Rev Ralph B Imes as pastor of the local Congregational church. Former acting pastor Bee Harris of Union led the opening and scripture. Rev David M Beggs of Hampton preached the sermon and consecration prayer. Rev David Davids of Manchester, former pastor, gave the charge. A men's quartet sang with Mrs George Pool, and a reception followed in the new dining room hosted by Mr and Mrs R T Johnson and others. Ice cream wafers and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Imes
Bee Harris
Union
David M. Beggs
Hampton
Davidavids
Manchester
George Pool
Wilbur Jackson
H. E. Wheeler
Eastman Nuckolls
R.T. Johnson
J. A. Bekemeier
Mra
Ea- Son
Paul Miller
L. F. Cropser
Soil Service Officer James Halasey Dies at 51
James C. Halasey a district conservationist for the federal soil conservation service died at University hospital after a long illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p m at Longenecker funeral home Eldora with burial in Eldora cemetery. Survived by wife Aurelia Nicholls two sons John and Robert and two daughters Dorothy and Ruth. He helped organize Hardin county soil conservation district and was a member of the American Legion. He had worked in Marion Keosauqua George Rock Rapids and Eldora. Born in Maryville Missouri September 15 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Halasey
Federal Soil Conservation Service
University Hospital
Longenecker
Eldora Cemetery
Mr. Halasey
Maryville
Iowa State College
Ames
Aurelia Nicholls
Eagle Grove
George
Rock Rapids
Marion
Keosauqua
Eldora
Hardin County Soil Conservation District
American Legion
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
John Halasey
Madison, Wis
Robert Halasey
Dorothy Halasey
Ruth Halasey
Rabbit and Squirrel Seasons Kick Off September 16
The rabbit and squirrel season opens September 16 with a bag limit of six and a possession limit of 12. Rabbits may be hunted 600 a.m. to 6 p.m. The squirrel season ends November 15 and the rabbit season runs into January.
Eldora Church Welcomes Pastor H C Short
About 150 people gathered at the Eldora Baptist church for a midweek reception honoring the arrival of the Rev H C Short and his family from Keokuk. The program featured greetings from deacons, musical solos and duets, a reading, and refreshments served by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Hev. H
CROP Drive Planning Meeting Slated at Marshalltown YMCA
Church, farm and civic leaders from Grundy Haydn Jasper Marshall Story counties attend the district CROP meeting at the Marshalltown YMCA on Tuesday Sept 20 at 2 pm. Wm H Dreier discusses reorganizing county CROP committees for 1949 food collection and the new GROP sound film Operation Mercy. State Director Albert Farmer explains the 460 carload goal as part of the largest voluntary relief effort, with Church World Service Lutheran World Relief and National Catholic Rural Life Conference sponsoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
YMCA
Marshalltown
Grundy
Haydin
Jasper
Marshall
Story
Wm. H. Dreier
Hubbard
Albert W. Farmer
Tes Moines
Iowa
Lves
Christian Mural Overseas
OROP
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Cof C Stag Welcomes Ganske At Pine Lake Club
Eldora Chamber of Commerce holds a regular meeting and stag at Pine Lake country club Friday at 3 pm to welcome Roger Ganske new Chamber Secretary. Ganske began duties Sept. 1. No speaker has been engaged yet. a focal man will be called upon. Discussion will cover the chamber fall program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Pine Lake Country Club
Roger Ganske
Chamber
Eldora
Ganske
Crosley Buys Scurry Residence on North Washington
E B Crosley purchased the Scurry residence on North Washington Street with possession set for October 1. Crosley has no current plans to occupy the property and may rent or sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Crosley
Washington Street
Townships Begin 1849 1950 Women’s Education Program
Township Farm Bureau chairmen start the year with specialized lessons from Iowa State College. Meetings list dates and hosts across Sherman, Eldora, Pleasant, Hardin, Jackson, Clay, Tipton, Grant, Providence, Ellis townships. Officers will be elected and a four part family living program presented. Residents invited to return notices if interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Farm Bureau
Sherman Township
Dewey Eller
Alton Powers
Burt Larson
Mary Frances Kelly
Iowa State College
Woodrow Heitland
Etna Township
Eldora Organization
Chester Vigars
Eldora
Pleasant Township
Quakerdale
Hardin
E. P. Hall
Town Falls
Claude Sanders
Jackson Township
Clay Township
Alfred Janssen
Tipton
W. H. Dreier
Art Winters
Grant Township
Providence
Providence Town Hall
Ellis Township
Ellis Church
Eldora F. F. A. unit elects officers at meeting
Pine Lake Chapter of Future Farmers of America met at Eldora high school for its monthly session last Tuesday. Kenneth Balvanz was elected president with Charles Steinfeldt as vice president, Martin Kasischke secretary, John Hobson treasurer, Marlin Sanders reporter, James Lyman sentinel, and Kenneth Bahr FFA representative to the Student Council. A proposed rental farm for next year to support experimental projects and soil conservation was discussed as final business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake
Future Farmers of America
Eldora High School
Kenneth Balvanz
Charles Steinfeldt
Martin Kasischke
John Hobson
Marlin Sanders
James Lyman
Sentinel
Kenneth Bahr
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Farm Bureau
Women’s Meeting
Ellsworth
Mayor’s Memorial
Unlon
F. Long
Hidore Newspapers Picure
Ted Broer
Radcliffe Baseball
Old Hemp Mill
Congregational Church
Soil Service
Eldora Church
Baptists
Stag
Eldora F. F. A
Balvanz
Be Ibactar
Bill Richardson
Radcliffe
Tucewlay
L. A Amundson
Ernest Hinderake
Ny Chumley
Ohamey Tier
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