Plans Unfold At Owasa Educational Council Meeting
Hardin County Educational Council members gathered at Owasa High School for an organizational session led by president Frank Angeérer. Officers named for the coming year include Ruth Schuck as vice president and Blanche Taylor as secretary, with Robert Wagstaff treasurer. Plans for the all county teachers get together at Iowa Falls on October 23 were discussed, with dinner at Caroline Hall at 6:30 followed by a business meeting and a special program. Committees announced cover program, membership, professional relations, legislative and public relations, publicity, and teachers selection, led by chairs from Eldora, Ackley, Iowa Falls, Radcliffe, and nearby communities. Refreshments were provided by Owasa teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Educational Council
Owasa High School
Frank Angeérer
Ruth Schuck
Iowa Falls
Blanche Taylor
Robert Wagstaff
Radcliffe
Caroline Hall
Kenneth Severson
Ackley
James Swanson
Alden
Helen Steege
Eldora
Maurine Andersen
Iowa
Kramer Services Conducted at S. R. Kramer
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. H. P. Kramer at Steamboat Rock. Born May 14 1862 in Germany Teelke Sietsema came to America at 20. She married Harm J. Kramer in 1888 and lived in Steamboat Rock 31 years. Surviving Gracia Kramer Harm Kramer Harold Kramer Raymond Kramer four grandchildren four great grandchildren. One stepson and her husband preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rock
H. P. Kramer
Teelke Sietsema
Bunderhammrich
Germany
America
Harm J. Kramer
Presbyterian Church
Gracia Kramer
Harm Kramer
Pella
Harold Kramer
Ackley
Raymond Kramer
Emdem
Missouri
Bible Day Speaker at Eldora Methodist Church
Dr Wilbur F Dierking will headline the Bible Day observance marking the Revised Standard Version introduction at Eldora Methodist Church tonight at 8 00 Joining churches Congregational and Methodist Churches The First Presbyterian Church Mason City pastor speaks on The Word of Life in Living Language He received a national radio award last year for religious broadcasts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Dierking
Eldora Methodist Church
Dr. Dierking
First Presbyterian Church
Mason City
Last Payment on 10 Million Dollar Railroad Mortgage
County records reveal Julia Mulford issued release on a 57 year mortgage by the Dubuque and Sioux City railroad to the United States Trust Company. Drawn in Hardin County on February 1, 1895, during Sam Edgington’s term, the $10,000,000 loan’s final payment was made August 4, 1951, with the rail line now part of the Illinois Central system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mulford
Dubuque
Sioux City
United States Trust Company
New York City
Hardin County
Sam Edgington
Illinois Central Railroad System
County treasurer records exemption checks received
Checks totaling $115,105.51 were received by county treasurer W. H. Lepley last Thursday afternoon. The amounts include $105,087.72 for the second half of homestead exemption credits and $10,017.79 for the second half of soldiers exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lepley
Local visitors gather in Eldora for family weekend
Mrs. Lydia A White and Cullen C White of Flint Michigan arrived Friday for a two week visit with Mrs Dorothy R White. Mrs Phillip B White and daughter Julie Ann of Cedar Rapids also spent the weekend in Eldora before leaving Monday to join Lt White stationed at Geiger Field Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. White
Cullen C. White
Flint
Michigan
Dorothy R. White
Phillip B. White
Julie. Ann
Cedar Rapids
Eldora
Lt. White
Geiger Field
Spokane
Wash
Personnel of All E H S Music Groups Announced By Directors
Eldora high school releases a full roster of students in senior marching band mixed chorus and girls glee club under directors Warren Flath and Donald Lomen. The list names band sections with trumpet trombone and percussion players, chorus sopranos altos basses and accompanying staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H.S. Music
Eldora High School
Warren Flath
Donald Lomen
Runge Completes Duty With 6536th MP Company
Private First Class Herbert A. Runge son of Mr and Mrs William H Runge Route 1 Alden Iowa completed his tour in Augsburg Germany on September 19 He entered the Army October 25 1950 and has been serving as a patrolman with the 6536th Military Police Company since May 1951
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augsburg
Germany
Pfe
Herbert A. Runge
William H. Runge
Alden
Iowa
Runge
6536Th Military Police
Army
Private Reece Located At Fort Bliss Texas For Three Months
Ronald H Reece 55217487 Btry C 10th Tng Bn Fort Bliss Texas Pvt Reece son of Mr and Mrs E V Reece of Eldora left Eldora with the county contingent is located at Fort Bliss Texas where he expects to be stationed for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald H. Reece
Tng
Fort Bliss
Texas
Reece
E. V. Reece
Eldora
Engineer Fred Cronk on 30 day leave in Eldora
Fred Cronk of Engineers Division arrived in Eldora for a 30 day leave with his mother Mrs. Georgia Cronk and other relatives. He will report on October 26 at Lathrop California for further assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cronk
Eldora
Georgia Cronk
Lathrop
Calif
Soldier Furlough Ends as VanDornum Heads to Fort Riley
Cpl. Russell VanDornum departed Friday morning for Fort Riley Kansas after a 15 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert VanDornum of Steamboat Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Russell VanDornum
Fort Riley
Kan
Albert VanDornum
Steamboat Rock
Eldora Stores to Award $200 in Cash Prizes Tomorrow
Cash awards totaling $200 will be given to lucky shoppers in Eldora stores tomorrow. The top prize is $75, plus a $25 award and ten $10 awards. This is a $65 increase over amounts given in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Drainage Hearings Slated By Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold three drainage hearings on Wednesday October 8. Ditch 158 in Tipton Township will be completed at 10:00 am. Construction decisions for two ditches in Etna Township are planned for the afternoon. Ditch 161 bidding at 1:30 pm followed by ditch 160 at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Tipton Township
Etna Township
Fire Prevention Program At H S On October 7
Hardin County firemen cap a caravan tour with stops in Owasa Steamboat Rock and Eldora tomorrow evening. The county program begins 8 30 p m in front of the fire station with band and quartet music and demonstrations from the recent state convention. A special Fire Prevention Week program in the high school auditorium is set for Tuesday October 7 featuring students from the training school directed by David Lloyd George and Mrs George. Keith Rogers of Iowa State College will demonstrate. Prizes in firemen essay and poster contests will be awarded, two short films shown and Chief Orville Lamb will speak. During Fire Prevention Week October 6 11 a window exhibit formerly Harrys Grocery will be displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Owasa
Steamboat Rock
Eldora
David Lloyd George
Harvest Time Warning to Drive Safely on Highways
Safety officials urge extra caution during corn harvest as farm vehicles share roads. Pearl W. McMurray asks drivers to slow down, watch curves and hills, and use red flags on tractors. S. N. Jespersen notes law requires red rear lights and white front lights for tractors after dark. Cooperation between drivers and farmers could prevent fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety Department
Pearl W. McMurray
S. N. Jespersen
Highway Patrol
300th Farm Plan Highlighted by Hardin County Officials
Hardin County Soil Conservation District presented its 300th farm plan at Eldora to Arthur C. Nehring. The plan covers 250 acres across two Tipton Township farms with a five year rotation of corn oats and meadow and a portion for grass silage. Nehring recently expanded with 160 more acres to be kept largely in grass and pasture for three years before rotating with the existing unit. A wildlife refuge will be developed on rough and wooded areas as the district’s history and staff are recapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Arthur C. Nehring
Soil Conservation District
Eldora
Tipton Township
Nehring
Hardin County Soil Conservation District
James Halassey
Dale Shadle
Halassey
Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Arthur
Hubbard
Bernnard Reece
New Providence
Soil Commissioners
Russ Brown
Wilfrid Macheak
Wayne Fisher
Radcliffe
Carrie Fouts Lifetime Resident Dies in Eldora
Miss Carrie Fouts long time Eldora resident dies Sunday at Eldora Hospital after a long illness. Last rites set for 2:30 PM Wednesday at Longnecker Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Imes officiating and burial in Eldora Cemetery. Born November 17, 1881, she taught in county and Montana schools, served as assistant postmaster to Zeke Thompson, and later postal clerk in Eldora. Surviving are brother George Fouts, half brother Filer Coy, both of Eldora, plus several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longenecker
Carrie Fouts
Eldora
Eldora Hospital
Ralph Imes
Eldora Cemeery
Miss Fouts
Nicholas Martin Fouts
Emmaline Cordelia Filer Fouts
Montana
Zeke Thompson
Lydia
Homer
George Fouts
Filer Coy
4-H Camp Fund Still Short of Goal
In a county meeting last Wednesday workers reported more than 4000 donated toward a 6000 goal for the 4-H state camp fund drive. Concord Township led with 500 from farm families. The drive will continue in un canvassed areas with a push to contact business firms tied to farm communities. Donations may be left at the extension office in Eldora or with township captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
Eldora
Season Tickets Available for Sunday Music Hour Series
El Dora high school music students offer a six concert Sunday afternoon series in the high school auditorium with mixed chorus, glee clubs, bands, and instrumental ensembles. Season tickets are $1.50 for parents, $1.00 for adults, 50 cents for students, and 25 cents for single concerts. Proceeds support music department programs as directors War ren Flath and Donald Lomen aim to broaden community musical life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School
Cleveland’s
Boys Glee Club
Girls Glee Club
Eldora
Warren Flath
Donald Lomen
Flath
Lomen
Mossman to Appear on WOI TV Today
Patt Mossman will appear on WOI TV at 12 00 noon today to showcase horseshoe pitching and other feats that made him internationally famous. He has recently delighted youths at Eldora schools and other venues across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patt Mossman
Eldora School
Woi-Tv
Mossman
Two Communities Gather at NP Church To Honor Faculty
A large crowd from Chester and New Providence attended the NP Church Night at New Providence Church to honor the school faculty. Maurice Cook led the program after a cooperative dinner as Burlin Hamer, recent U S agricultural attaché to Moscow, spoke with color slides from a May Moscow festival and was accompanied by Mrs. Maurice Cook at the projector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Chester
Maurice Cook
Merwin Wooten
Ann
Wilbur Wooten
Karen
Laurence Beach
Burlin Hamer
U. S
Moscow
Hamer
Alden Creamery Assigns Assets To Creditors
The Alden Creamery filed an assignment for the benefit of creditors listing 30460.99 owed. R B Clift of Alden State Bank named assignee and the board led by Herman Jass voted the move in a special meeting last Tuesday. The creamery will operate under Clift's supervision with Jens Berg in production, after a fire two years ago damaged facilities. Hearing likely before the current court session. a receiver may be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Creamery
Fred L. Miller
R. B. Clift
Alden State Bank
Herman Jass
Clift
Jens Berg
Jass
Fuller Implement
Alden
Servicemen Vote While on Leave Declared Ready
Men and women twenty one or older on leave from the armed forces may cast ballots in the coming general election at the county auditor R A Scott's office. This measure removes the need to request absentee ballots later, according to Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Scott
Scott
Rehearsals Begin For Second Sugar Foot Minstrel Show
Members of the Band Boosters Club start rehearsals for the second Sugar Foot Minstrel Show directed by Mrs. Lawrence Oldenburg and Hubert Cleveland. The production will be at the high school gym October 27 and 28 with doors at 7 and shows at 7:30 and 8 sharp. Beecher Crosley returns as interlocutor with a 50 member cast, new chorus and numbers. Tickets on sale at Cleveland's. reserved 75 cents, general 50 cents, children under 12 35 cents. last year’s show drew packed houses in Eldora New Providence and Whitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Foot
Lawrence Oldenburg
Hubert Cleveland
Cleveland
Beecher Crosley
Jerry Stanbrough
Eward Mossman
John Essig
Don LaValle
Cleveland’s
Eldora
New Providence
Whitten
Robberies Reported Near Ackley On Thursday
Three burglaries were reported near Ackley on Thursday with two breakins early that morning. A college student sleeping in his car four miles east of Ackley was robbed. sheriff Paul Hodgson and Ackley police are cooperating on the case. The victim Carl Klewe, en route from Argon to enter college, said two men woke him, one struck him, and he lost about $100, a driver's license, truck title and papers. Local firms, a filling station and a grocery, were also robbed. Suspects were driving a 1939 blue Mercury sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Paul Hodgson
Carl Klewe
Argo
Til
Missouri
Montana
Eldora Landmark Store Building Changes Hands
Diamond Bros building at the square in Eldora was sold to C. R. Harrison of Hampton for 42500. The deal, handled by Paul Neal Jr. of Neal and Company, leaves occupancy plans open while Harrison and Diamond officials consider future use and possible relocation. The property houses a food market, offices, a candy shop, a music box, and apartments. the bank that once occupied it closed in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Diamond Bros
C. R. Harrison
Hampton
Harrison
Paul Neal, Jr
Neal and Company
Realtors
Des Moines
Paul Diamond
Cedar Falls
Diamond
Herald- Index
Bob Meader
James Collins
Collins
Herald-Index
Pearl White
Dr. R. C. Rogers
Daviel Candy Shop
Harrison’s
No Change Reported in Stevens' Daughter
DeeAnn Stevens two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Stevens remains in hospital with tests failing to confirm polio diagnosis. Authorities and doctors monitor her condition at Blank Memorial Hospital as further testing is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeeAnn Stevens
Merle Stevens
DeeAnn
Blank Memorial Hospital
Don's Prince Lad Sold by Evans and Sons
Leo B Evans and Sons of Alden sold the Brown Swiss bull Don's Prince Lad 112915 to Henry H Peters of Wellsburg Iowa. The deal highlights Brown Swiss breeding trade and transfers ownership to a Wellsburg buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo B. Evans and Sons
Alden
Henry H. Peters
Wellsburg
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bible Day
Don Lomen
Darrell Scott
Dixie Crosley
Patty Brown
Nancy Heslop
Mary June Starn
Elinor Brown
Betty Meader
Wanda Kirkdorffer
Mary Ann Schultz
Gary Lettow
Bob Travis
Shirley Travis
Sharon Kusserow
Bethel Dillavoy
Phil Simpson
Stan Collins
Connie Travis
Bonnie Jones
Maxine Schultz
Loren Doughty
Verla Dobbrunz
Dick Scott
Lauren McCall
Murray Hubbard
Louis Ziesman
Larry LaVelle
Fred Broer
Jim Shadle
Lola Schultz
Gordon Reisinger
Mike Langehough
Doug Pulse
Larry Mathews
Ken Rebschull
Larry Balvant
Tamma ___ Crosley
Bill Smith
Tom Flickinger
Wayne Eggleston
Stan Priske
Jim Hough
Mary Dillavou
Glen Gaede
Jim Flickinger
Roger Martin
Donn Modn
Audrey Rudolph
Sandra Bailey
Jim Follett
Edwin Brown
David Row
Roberta Meaders
Eugene Mastin
Peg McNertney
Pat McNertney
Bob Batteson
Jerry Cleveland
Bill Cleveland
Ron Oldenburg
Kempton Huehn
Jim Hubbard
Carol Harington
Bruce Froning
Soprarios
Shirley Follett
Kathleen Albin
Sylva Steckler
Marilyn Mitchall
Leone Bowers
Jean Guenther
Kay Frazer
Arlene Kirkdorffer
Mary Beach
Patty Neubauer
Deloris
Otto
Jean Otto
Peggy Estes
Jo Bockes
Jean-Van Tiger
Gary Mitchell
Don Madlin
Kelvin Huehn
Raymond Shephard
Runge Returning
Fort Bliss, Texas
H.S
Safety Council
Death Shadle
Ross Brown
George Gethman
B. R. Wood
Jerry Kelsey
Chester Vigors
Lloyd Roland
Ralph Streyffeler
Richard Pulse
John Hankas
Eastman Nuckolls
EHS
NP Church
Stevens
SELLS
Jack Gorman
Iowa Highway Patrol
Gorman
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