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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1951

Page

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Clary Cote to Open Ready Mix Plant in Gifford

Clary and Cote of Eldora plan a ready mix concrete plant in Gifford to open October 1 under Clary Cote Ready Mix. The site will be across from Clary's block plant near the depot. Equipment includes a mixer plant two trucks with mounted mixers and on the job ready cement for pouring. Cote has five years as local bulk agent for Standard Oil Co. Clary also operates Clary Concrete Materials with a sand and gravel pit and washing plant at Gifford.

Gifford J. Clary C. W. Cote Eldora Clary-Cote Ready-Mix Clary Mr. Cote Standard Oil Co Hetegsenen Clary ‘ Concrete Materials Company

Tri County Institute Convenes For Teacher Convention

The Tri County Institute for Hardin Franklin and Grundy counties meets at Iowa Falls on Friday September 21 for a teachers convention under the joint sponsorship of the state department of Public Instruction and county superintendents M Z Albers H Doerings field C A Morris and W C Hilburn The program features Dr Ray Bryan Dr W W Cook Dr Glenn Hawkes with discussions led by Glenn Holmes Merl Whorl ow and Dr Louis Thompson Topics include Creative Activities Community Relations Teaching Pupils as well as Subject Matter and Vocational Education The convention features three sessions general elementary and high school with Mr Carpenter introducing speakers and Dr Bryan addressing the general session on The Challenge of Living and Life Adjustment

Tri-County Institute Hardin Franklin and Grundy Counties Iowa Falls State Department of Public Instruction M. Z. Albers H. S. Doeringsfield Franklin C. A. Morris Grundy W. C. Hilburn Iowa Falls Public School Ray Bryan Iowa State College W. W. Cook University of Minnesota Glenn Hawkes Glenn Holmes Merl Whorlow Louis Thompson Ruth Renaud Iowa City Carl Feelhaver Fort Dodge Alvie Satchett Mason City Public Schools W. F. Johnson Spencer Public Schools Bryan Cook Arthur Carpenter

Honor Opening of Road to Union

A four o clock Friday opening ceremony marks Eldora to Union blacktopped highway. Bicycle relays from Eldora and Union lead to Gifford with four riders per team, trucks carry others, first to Gif ford breaks tape. Senator Hattery may speak. program by local chambers planned.

Union Eldora-Union Eldora and Gifford John R. Hattery Nevada Highway Patrol Iowa

Len Howe to Appear at Tull Probasco Hardware Saturday

Len Howe of WHO and the Peanuts segment will visit the Tull Probasco Co Hardware Store this Saturday from 3:30 to closing. Local hosts Y. E. Tull and John Bekemeier will offer free peanuts and awards, no purchase required. The event promotes IRHA hardware news broadcast aired on WHO at 7:30 am on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.

Len Howe WHO Peanuts Tull-Probasco Des Moines Tull & Probasco Co Howe Y. E. Tull John Bekemeier Tull & Probasco Iowa Iowa Retail Hardware Association IRHA TRHA

Open Bids October 2 For Graveling Roads

The state highway commission seeks bids to surface ten farm-to-market road stretches in Hardin county to be graded this year by Shirley Construction Co. Bids will be opened in Ames on October 2.

State Highway Commission Hardin County Shirley Construction Co Ames

4-H Boys to Elect County Officers

Election of county 4-H officers for 1951-52 will be held at the county extension office in Eldora on Saturday morning September 29 at 9:00. Two delegates from each club will nominate and elect officers to plan the county wide 4-H program next year. Last year's officers were Lisle Cook president Lynne Glenney vice president Don Johnson secretary treasurer and Leonard Sanders historian.

Eldora Lisle Cook Lynne Glenney Don Johnson Leonard Sanders

Fewer Mortgages Indicate Solid County Economy

Hardin County records show 102 chattel mortgages year to date versus 4594 last year, while deeds and other property documents total 1937 this year compared with 1919 at the same point last year. Deputy County Recorder Agnes Holmes notes the trend reflects a sound local market.

Agnes Holmes Hardin County Court House

Farmers to tour farms for feeding outlook in Iowa

Farmers in Hardin and Grundy counties will visit two farms on Thursday afternoon, September 27, to hear the latest livestock feeding outlook from Iowa State University specialists. They will view cattle operations at the Fred Vinton and Darwin Vinton farms and discuss feed supply, marketing, and trends with ISU experts.

Hardin Grundy Dick Pulse Iowa State College Fred Vinton Darwin Vinton Dick McWilliams Chuck Donehowe Central Iowa Farm Business Associations

Two Divorce Petitions Filed Last Week

Divorce actions filed last week include Anna H. Azeltine versus Wesley H. Azeltine filed September 14 and Wallace W. Reynolds versus Marcia E. Reynolds filed September 12.

Anna H. Azeltine Wesley H. Azeltine Wallace W. Reynolds Marcia E. Reynolds

First Edition of Hi-Lites In School Newspaper

The Herald Ledger features the first Hi-Lites edition for the school year under editorial director Miss Eugenia Vanderheyden and student editor Jaylyn Winters. Readers are encouraged to post about extracurriculars and to read the weekly Hi-Lites for school news and updates.

The Herald-Ledger Eugenia Vanderheyden Jaylyn Winters Hterald-Ledger

Government Seeks Tax On Board And Room For State Workers

About 80 Iowa Training School for Boys employees in Eldora face new income tax on board and room for 1949 1950 and 1951 onward. Change by the internal revenue bureau means room and board part of salary taxed regardless of convenience to the employer. The school board protests fearing loss of staff and cites back taxes likely amounting to a substantial sum.

Iowa Training School Eldora Internal Revenue Bureau Board of Control

Frank Filbrandt to Speak at Freedom Days in Oskaloosa

Frank Filbrandt is invited to speak at Freedom Days in Oskaloosa next week. He will join four other men to discuss their native lands on KBOE 780 at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. Accompanying him will be his daughter Mrs Amanda Toeminges, staying here while her son Jack serves in the military.

Frank Filbrandt KBOE Oskaloosa Filbrandt Mr. Filbrandt Amanda Toeminges Jack

Eldora Ice Plant Closes After Profit Decline

The Eldora Ice company ends operation in Eldora. Central Service of Des Moines says the plant, on Twelfth Avenue East near the North Western tracks, is no longer profitable. A representative will be at the Eldora Chamber of Commerce office Friday Sept 21 to redeem coupon books. The closure deprives Eldora of local ice supply, affecting about 11 businesses and 40 to 45 homes. Various plans are proposed to restore service, including local ownership, combined freight and ice delivery, or a self service ice supply at a filling station.

Eldora Ice Company John Hasley Central Service Company Des Moines Hasley Twelfth Avenue North Western Eldora Chamber of Commerce Union Whitten Eldora Iowa Falls Doyle D. Felton Chamber of Commerce E. J. Foster

Two New Providence Residents Named in Sept 13 Note

Robert E. Harvey aged 22 and Marilyn Lawler aged 20, both of New Providence, appear in the September 13 notice.

Robert E. Harvey Marilyn Lawler New Providence

Blood Bank School Set for Oct 1 2 at Congregational Church

The blood bank training school will run October 1 and 2 at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Victoria Gare of the American Red Cross will attend day one. Recruitment committee members and Faurahia Wil are asked to attend. On October 2 at 2 p.m. Orientation chairman Mrs. Robert Johnson will lead, assisted by Mrs. Dean Peisen and Leota Hardy. Resources chair Mrs. R. Peck of Cedar Rapids will also assist.

Blood Bank Victoria Gare American Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Committee Faurahia Robert Johnson Dean Peisen Home Service Leota Hardy R. Peck Cedar Rapids

Fire Department Dates Program On Prevention

Eldora volunteer fire department announces the annual fire prevention program to be held Wednesday evening October 3 at the high school gym. Prizes will be awarded for poster and essay contests tied to Eldora schools, with winning posters displayed in the gym and fire hazard film reels shown. Public invited.

Eldora Volunteer Fire Department Eldora Helen Steege

Hospital Notes Births and admissions across towns

Eldora Eldora hospital notes list births for a boy Sept 13 to Mrs Thomas Megan and several mothers with newborns on Sept 14 15 16. Hubbard entries include births and new arrivals for Mrs Donald Lorenzen and others. Radcliffe and Wellsburg records show newborns and patient names across several days.

Eldora Fred Vieman C A. van Patter K. M Moore Mary Ellen Maire E. R. Protheroe Lauren J. Maltby Hubbard Kenneth Kuhn Gilbert Gelhaus Raymond Andrews Rena Hankemeier Union Glen Fagen Grundy Center Ben Venenga Radcliffe John Lee Irwin Hinderaker Thomas Megan

Three Swift Thrusts Lift Eldora Tigers Past Cadets 20 6

Eldora coach Jim McLeran’s Tigers toppled Iowa Falls Cadets 20 to 6, breaking a 24 year drought on Town Falls field. Ives Allbee, Ken Wagner, and Roger Harrington scored the touchdowns as Eldora raced to the early lead and held on. The Cadets’ only TD came on a disputed play after a pass interference call. Two freshmen, Jerry and Frank Lyman, stood out on defense and in the backfield.

Jim McLeran Eldora Tigers Tigers Cadets Iowa Falls Eldora Town Falls Fairgrounds Tietz Allbee Waxzner Harrington Dick Millikin Tiger Miller Max Graham Iowa Fall Gary Button Eldora Crew Jerry Frank Lyman Max Montz Frank Orange and Black Crew

Town Falls-Fldora grid clash draws 2000 fans

Friday night football in Ridera area drew about 2000 fans despite a 30 minute delay caused by a blown fuse. Gates totaled 104 dollars with 100 season tickets, 892 adults, 552 students, plus junior high and youth program sales. Orville Asher from Iowa Electric Power and Light fixed the outage. kickoff was at 8:30 p.m. Eldora led early with Allbee scoring on a 48 yard run and a conversion by Allbee as Warrington kicked off the ensuing Town Falls drive.

Fldora FL KK Schmidt Shaw Bate Pate Robert Ferguson Iowa Electric Power and Light Company Orville Asher

Eldora styles and music highlight fall opening

Eldora hosts its second annual Fall Opening and Style Show Wednesday Sept 19 at 7:15 pm in the Grand Theatre with a window unveiling at 7:40 pm and a 8:45 pm repeat. Joe Doakes Orchestra provides music for a free street dance as 49 merchants cooperate on fashion displays and gifts for shoppers.

Eldora Eldora Chamber of Commerce M. D. Stilley Woodwards Department Store Grand Theatre Joe Doakes Jacqueline Dolph Hardin County Grahams Department Store Star Clothing Nena Fashion Shop Lentholds Eldoran Andrle and Creps Vilmont’s Hodgson’s Eldora Greenhouses Anway's Cleveland Pfander's Star Clothing and Shoe Store Tom Foughty Bob Krejci Bob Fisher Bruce Wagner Leuthold Ronald Lethem David Piper Steven Piper Shirley Follett Sylva Steckler Barbara Goodell Olga Rebschull Leona Foughty Mary Trapp Woodward's Terry Way David Palmitier Lloyd Palmitier Beulah Eckhoff Beverly Petty Grahams Department Marsha Daggs Mary Lou Holmes Mary K. Protheroe Susie Marks Irene Hodgson Don LaVelle Style Show Committee Consists of In Tl, Scott, Sidoyd CG Leugild Leane Alesmtth H. J. Cleveland E. J. Andre L. F. Wolcott Sam Greenswei Meta Balvant Stilley Ralph Dickson Carroll Large Guy Strickler Bud Smith John A. Wood John B. Wood

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Tri-County Drs L. A. Atteberry Union Chamber of Commerce C. F. Long Harold Williams Concrete Materials and Construction Company of Sound County United Circle of the Baptist Church United States Eldora Baptist Church Ralph Tully West Virginia Arnold Peterson Texas Wayne Saunders India Nixon Knight Nebraska Arthur Allen Montana F. W. Deschamp I. A. Taylor R. E. Gray Harry Pagel Herald-Index Eldora Township Darwin Vinton Farm Mr. Vinton Eldora Ice Fred West Fred Johnson Max Smith Mr. Smith Alfred Peaithory Ted Livengood Gene Cross Blood Bank School Fire Department Wyarold Crippen Wagner Darrell Miller Ted Tietz T Ale Tate E Warrington Ridera Tawa Falls Reiks M. , Stilley
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