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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
5
An editorial reprint imagines how a modern newspaper would cover the resurrection. It weighs theories of Jesus death and the empty tomb, asks whether he conquered death, and urges readers to commemorate Easter by attending church.
A collection of brief editorials and opinions from Esther ville News Oskaloosa Herald Boone News-Republican Mason City Globe-Gazette and Sheldon Mail. Items critique conservation thrift fiscal policy and political resilience with witty comparisons and aphorisms.
The piece reflects on Lent and Easter preparation, then recounts a visit to Lexington Missouri. It describes Confederate veterans at a state care home, encounters with elderly residents including Uncle Johnny, and personal reflections on memory, aging, and springtime, ending with a prompt to question personal awareness of life.
Local chatter reflects on town events from a state tournament tax note to scattered nostalgia. Items span a sandwich shop opening, a county fair idea, Easter contests, a dairy of reminiscences, and a century‑old Eldora newspaper tale of a lost child found safely.
A brief devotional reading references 2 Corinthians 18 and Luke, focusing on spiritual reflection. The text suggests a weekly or daily practice inviting quiet meditation and personal prayer around the cited chapters for guidance and strength. No authorship or publication details are provided.
A church feature discusses Easter as more than gaiety, asserting the core truth that God raised Jesus from the dead, granting believers access to divine power for transformation. It contrasts worldly Easter symbols with the living Christ and notes church events at First Congregational including Easter worship and a Family Night.
Herald Ledger advertises Fay Dollar Day bargains with prices good Wednesday and Thursday. Ad by Ady.
In Dubuque region notes Emma Surles Harry Lamprecht Gertie Trass Eva Johnson Gratie Pillsbury Nellie Allison Robbie Sayer Edna Clark and Fannie McDonald took part in a Methodist church Easter program. Marriage licenses issued to A W Mitterer Emma Harria J M Hutzel Bertha Graber C P Johnson Eva Morer. Steamboat Rock rider Finn Raingbarger reported a horse shot. Postmaster W S Porter installed Ida Inman oversees money order stamps. Clerks Charley Ellsworth Fred Burlingame. visitors Mrs L J Hart of Pipestone Minn. Mastodon Minstrels praised. Will Hellen Albert Johnson Harry Smith highlighted. Frank Carmandy Ed Connery sang well. Bert Goodwin to supervise bricklayer apprentices at Iowa Industrial School. Rev Father Convery to Dubuque for synod. A S Howell heads to Fort Dodge for farm implement firm sales. April Fool party held at Masonic hall with hostesses Reynalds Peisen Moser Meader and Reed Rhoades. E. Thompson named postmaster by President Wilson. confirmation awaits Senate. Stauffer Hammond buy Harris interest in post office and restaurant buildings for 4500. County Auditor Calvin Boylan.
The Radcliffe board of supervisors focused on drainage issues as Robb and son sold their Washington street grocery to the Schumacher brothers of Remsen. Ezra Nuckolls, Eldora pioneer jeweler, died in Hot Springs at 82 after years of southern winters. Iceless refrigerators debut in Busy Bee, Johnson and Rice drugstores, with Spballe ice cream on offer. Eureka also adopts the new convenience as the Iowa River Light and Power company is absorbed by Central States Electric.
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 AM and morning worship at 11:00 AM with the sermon Our Easter Faith. A Good Friday union service runs 12 noon to 3 PM at the church, and sunrise services for Methodist and Congregational churches are planned for Easter Sunday at 6:30 AM followed by breakfast in the parish hall with reservations requested. The Balcony Boosters Easter breakfast is cancelled. W S C S luncheon is at 1:15 PM Wednesday in the parish hall, followed by a business meeting and program. Youth Fellowship will not meet Sunday evening.
Father L V McDonough presides at Sunday Masses 8 and 10 a m Weekday Masses 730 a m Confessions Saturday 4 and 7 pm Holy Week services include Good Friday Way of the Cross at 3 pm confessions 4 and 7 pm Holy Saturday confessions 3 and 7 pm Easter Sunday High Mass 7 am with choir special music Mass of St Lawrence offertory Regina Coeli Communion Oh Paradise recessional Christ is Risen from the Dead Second Mass 9 pm
Pastor J. Zimmermann leads Saturday confirmation class and Easter Sunday services at St Paul Lutheran with German and English worship, breakfast after sunrise, Sunday school, and Bible classes. Choir practice Monday, Ladies Aid April 13, and Men’s Club dinner with listed hosts.
Former manager Ryan plans departure for Nebraska. Fire devastates Arthur Tweed store and post office building destroying mail and equipment. John Van Dam and Dr. R. E. Gray work with orchid seeds at the State Training School. C. Q. Short and Howard Bowman plan new shops in Newcomer building. Mrs. Louis Davies and Mrs. Eastman Nuckalls elected presidents of local federations. James H. Vigars dies after 65 years of service. Jack Shelley ticket sale raises 221.50 for Red Cross. Dr. R. E. Gray to speak on anesthesia at the hospital.
Eleven year old Greta Macarson of Forest City owns a small doll collection. The standout prize is a large rubber doll that has been in the family for 65 years.
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