13 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1960
Page
1
The Newton Daily News argues inflation hurts farmers more than any single politician. It cites rising costs for inputs, gasoline, and government spending, linking Democratic control to ongoing price pressures while noting Benson farm program delays.
Chub Elling in Garner Leader argues that the farm crisis stems from high price support policies and Democratic Congresses, despite Republican claims. He criticizes Democratic platforms and Senator Kennedy for misunderstanding the core problem and urges bipartisan action to aid farmers in Iowa.
Yesterday events include A L Rickard named postmaster at Hardin City and vice president C C Hiller resigning. Dr Kallmerten builds at Cottage, J C Moorman plans Tipton branch store, and a Marshall town to Des Moines railroad is studied. Waterworks approved. bonding rejected. Minnie Wild elected assistant principal. Winchester hotel plans October opening. Gas lamps spreading. F A Haas of Alvin visits sister Mrs Gethman in Hardin. Ernest Johnson to Cedar Rapids for business college. W J Ackley of Hardin county dies in Canton. 50 Years Ago (1910) Park Dam company seeks franchise.
Local reminiscences blend with club meetings, church events and family news. Mentions of pie baking, cookie boxes, women’s clubs, Lab or Day visits, and various gatherings across Eldora area with lists of people, groups, and dates from 1920 to 1960.
Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Women met Sept 7 with 18 members and one guest. They elected Pau line Stull president Clara Green vice president and Betty Asher secretary treasurer. The group planned mission work items and summer offerings. Local gatherings included potluck dinners and reports from Hawkeye State attendees as well as various club activities across the community.
Bob Trapp visits Des Moines to see his father Henry Rose Sr a patient at the Veterans Hospital. Celebrations mark a 60th anniversary near Iowa Falls with Marcus Hoelscher family hosting and Mrs Eckhoff guests. Attendees include Margrete Siemens of White Plains and several Harms and Havens relatives.
Mrs. Jerry Rowe of Fort Wayne Indiana spent the weekend as a guest in the home of her parents Reverend and Mrs John.
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