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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1957
Page
5
A survey of 140 retail members by the Eldora Chamber of Commerce found only 27 response cards returned and just four merchants favored the current trade promotion. In a second question on a new cash-drawing proposal, 13 supported, 13 dissented, and one did not vote.
Public service style note urges spring cleanup and accident prevention. It highlights home hazards especially for children under six and emphasizes two steps: keep an up to date first aid guide and a well stocked kit in accessible spots such as the kitchen and a workshop.
Dr Perkins itinerant dentist visited Saturday pulling teeth. Grundy farmer T H Quick sold four horses to Eldora buyer averaging 130 each. Megan Bros stock sale in Chicago earned 1600 to 1700. Birth: son to Mr and Mrs James Nuckolls. Ackley mothers held a meeting on motherhood topics. F X White lands $60,000 school contract at Fairchild. Arch Mossman found ox clevis from early settlers. W O Chaney published swine growing brochure. Ford car sold for 410 after 16,000 miles. Declamatory contest results at Grundy Center with Needham Greer Crossan winners. Dale Merrick pictured in Wisconsin pole vault. Newcomer installed wireless listening at home. Eldora residents plan Chicago trip for world tour. Senior class play directed by Miss Burrows next Wednesday. Anna Marie Zlesman to represent Eldora in county spelling bee. Norris elected Iowa Postmasters assoc secretary-treasurer. 41 years since Hardin county courthouse cornerstone ceremony.
Reader notes an article in Trains describing the M St route through town with Eldora Steam Boat Rock and Ackley. It recalls Ackley as terminus of the Eldora Railroad and Coal Company, the Central House celebration, and notes scenery from rural fields to Steamboat Rock. It ends with a civic message urging school election regard for town loyalty.
In Eldora 1942 Lyman Lundy becomes city solicitor under Mayor Dr. D. M. Nyquist. Appointments include P. Messer as police chief W. R. Foster as assistant George Shafer clerk Br W H Van Tiger health officer Mary Goodall assistant clerk Emil H Sehmitt leaves Eldora to join Kankakee Ordnance Works in Joliet Ill War Department makes appointment. Eldora high school glee clubs receive letters from seven states and DC after NBC broadcast. Fire destroys a barn on George Pierce farm six miles SW of Union. residence and other buildings saved. Herbert Edson, former Eldora man, listed in Who's Who in Education. County Supt M Z Elbers also listed. Dave Reece piloted Elders men over Missouri flood area from Sioux City to Omaha. crew included Dick Leverin Theo Swasand Kay Setchell.
The piece surveys Missouri lore from cave exploration in the Ozarks to national figures and events. It mentions Missouri as the oldest section of the nation, cave discoveries, Truman library dedication with Earl Warren, the USS Missouri silver service, and memorials to Jefferson Twain Carver and Old Drum. It notes Iowa crosslinks and regional pride in Hardin County Eldora.
The United Automobile Workers endorsed a public review of union finances and backed goals of higher wages and a 36 hour week by 1985. UAW President Walter Reuther and David Dubinsky of ILGWU spoke on reforms while noting economic factors and pace set by market realities. Industrial employment remains high despite soft spots and rising unemployment.
A Reinbeck Courier letter calls for lowering gasoline prices now that Suez canal disruptions have eased. The writer argues oil companies should save face and curb prices, noting past excuses about taxes and wartime blocks. The piece compares to theatres’ price hikes and questions investigators’ rationales.
The article reports on Secretary Ezra Benson urging farmers to curb hog production to avoid surpluses. It notes many farmers ignore his advice and plan breeding by expected prices, warning that overproduction could trigger Treasury support actions and hurt market stability in the fall.
The Christian Science Monitor discusses the lie detector’s potential to aid justice while warning it can become a myth or tool of harm. Newsweek cites J Edgar Hoover calling the term misleading and notes the operator’s interpretation and human factors.
The article explains limited access as a highway policy to limit business outlets along new routes. It cites Highway 80 south of Marshalltown where traffic slowed due to numerous firms clustered along the road after it was moved two miles south. The aim is to control commercial density and keep traffic flowing.
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Helen Curtis Mrs Ed Benda and others from Iowa Falls. The Owasa Spring Showcase on April 26 will feature the band under Robert Dean, girls glee club, mixed chorus, and humorous specialties. Public invited.
Public notice to Blyed voters of Hardin Grundy counties Iowa that a special school election is called for April 80 1957 to decide bonds totaling 225000 for a new school building auditorium gym and land purchase. Polls open noon to seven at the Court House Vidora with one voting precinct. Dorothy Monteith secretary board of directors.
Notice of a May 1967 special election in Steamboat Rock Town Iowa to approve Ordinance No 524 granting Central Iowa Telephone Company a nonexclusive twenty five year franchise to erect operate and maintain a local and long distance phone system within town streets and public ways subject to solicitation of electors.
The Town of Steamboat Rock Iowa approves a nonexclusive 25 year franchise to Contrel Iowa Telephone Company to erect operate and maintain a local and long distance telephone system within town limits and to use streets and public places. The ordinance sets construction and safety requirements and requires removal of obstacles on notice, imposes misdemeanor penalties for damage, and requires the Grantee to hold the town harmless. It takes effect upon voter approval and Grantee acceptance after publication.
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