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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1957
Page
9
The sermon by the Rev. E. Richardson extols miracles of modern living and natural life as evidence of God. It centers on Jesus Christ as the supreme concept of God and man, and asserts that His death burial and resurrection reveal life, God, and holy Deity qualities. The message concludes that the resurrection confirms salvation and answers life’s questions.
Twenty nine of Eldora's forty teachers sign to teach here next year led by superintendent Paul J. Simons. Names include Betty Albright Pauline Barr Ann Bender Lennyn Ruby Coonradt Olga DeVault and many others with roles in grammar, science, arts, athletics, and administration. Non returning staff listed include Rose Anders Joanne Campbell Mary Gates and Ruth Hough among others.
Six New Providence men took civil service exams in Des Moines for the mail carrier vacancy created by Wayne B. Humphreys retirement. Candidates were Neil Williams Jesse Reece Howard Fuller James Clemons George Peisen and Kempton Settle.
The Eldora merchants sponsored Easter coloring contests with entries judged by Mrs. Tommie Story. Winners include Linda Kusserow eight Eldora, Marla Meier three Hubbard, Bonnie Granzow seven Eldora, and others from Eldora Iowa Falls Steamboat Rock and Hubbard. Cash prize recipients are Dennis Riley Whitten, Susan Kay King Eldora, and Barbara Burke Eldora.
Mrs Charlotte Walters aged 91 died Thursday at Eldora Memorial hospital after a long illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at Evangelical and Reform church in Union. Born August 1, 1865, she is survived by sons Wim, Marty and Arthur. husband Arthur preceded her in death in 1945. Hocke Funeral Home of Union handling arrangements.
A raid on the Ron-Da-Voo tavern in Iowa Falls led to the seizure of one bowling machine and about $25 in cash. The cash was given to county treasurer Mrs. Helen E. Schumacher, and the machine was sent to the Iowa State Training School for alteration to allow play without money. Operator Pete Knavel faced no charges as he had gone out of business. Sheriff Paul E. Hodgson confirmed.
The Steamboat Rock senior class will sponsor a car wash from 8 am to 4 pm tomorrow at the school to raise funds for their trip to Chicago. Appointments or pickup and delivery can be arranged by calling the school. Proceeds support the senior class travel expense.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Margaret W. Nelson 87 of Eldora at the Longenecker Funeral Home. Interment followed at Benson Cemetery near Whitten. She died at Eldora Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are her children Harold of Evanston Illinois Florence Speers of Chicago Pearl Nelson of Eldora two grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus siblings, with details of birth and marriage provided.
The Eldora merchants plan the largest Dollar Day sale in city history. Sixteen pages of bargains will be delivered to Eldora trade area and beyond. Housewives are urged to study ads and visit on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24-25, to stretch dollars. The Eldora Chamber of Commerce business promotion committee notes there will be no gimmicks or giveaways, only strong bargains.
Two New Providence businesses were entered Wednesday night. Thieves took 424 dollars in cash and a brown jacket from Cliff's Market, and 800 dollars from a safe. A cash register was pried open in the market, yielding 4 dollars, and the Hardware store saw 20 dollars removed. Both break ins used basement windows. Sheriff Hodgson said he suspects nonprofessionals and called in fingerprint experts.
Dohrmann and Crandall of Eldora have been awarded the general contract worth 108000 for the construction of a new elementary school at Dike. The firm expects to start work in May.
Five men were fined in J. P. court in the period. Walter E. Pechota of Cedar Falls paid 3 dollars and costs for speeding on April 15. Henry Eckhoff of Steamboat Rock paid 5 dollars and 5 dollars costs for failing to stop at a stop sign on April 12. Ted Swasand of Eldora paid 2 dollars and costs for lacking a valid license plate on April 12. Carroll Worm of Ames paid 5 dollars and costs for not having a valid license plate on April 6. William C. Zielske of Eldora paid 2 dollars and costs for failing to show a valid license plate on April 4.
The Barnard Parents Association, sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 334, held its charter meeting at the Methodist church. Paul Barnard was elected president and Max Higgason secretary treasurer.
Eldora stores and the court house will be closed from 12 noon until 2 p.m. today in observance of Good Friday. Special church services are scheduled from about noon until 3 p.m.
Eldora high school received a foreign student's application for approval. The student council approved the application but the American Field Service letter said final approval is pending. Principal Clem Marsden expects a decision in about four weeks. The Rev and Mrs John Zimmerman have been approved as foster parents for the student during his stay in Eldora.
Morris Modlin and L. L. Scott stand with the Citizens Committee as they discuss plans for a new school addition. The group reviews funding, site suitability, and potential timelines amid local civic interest.
Clarence Ward Shelton of Clarksville Tenn was sentenced to six months in county jail after his group passed three bad checks in Iona Falls last month. The Steamboat Rock gymnasium dedication will feature band music from 1:30 to 2 pm, then open house with coffee and ice cream. The $150000 facility seats 750, with a 40 by 16 foot stage and ample band rooms and shop space. Cervetti Construction Co. led the project and 156 grade school plus 75 high school students inhabit the Steamboat Rock district.
Union-Whitten small music group tally shows one rating for Bertha Packer Ruth Bowen Judy Norman Friday at Calo. Saturday groups at Celo also earn one rating: girls sextet quartet and boys double quartet, with two ratings for several solo and ensemble entries. Norma Joske of Eldora elected treasurer of Gamma Delta Lutheran students at Iowa State College on April 10.
Eldora community school directors seek voter approval on April 30 to use 14970.49 from the elementary school building fund to supplement a 235000 bond issue for a new elementary school. The measure aims to save election costs and ensure funds are used only with voter approval.
Eldora will host the annual Firemen's ball on Wednesday April 24 at the Hardin county youth building with Charley Tressel's Waterloo band providing music. Frank Nowasell Simpson a Simpson college freshman is a candidate for eligible bachelor. Forty Simpson students are nominated for top honors by the student congress including representative women representative men beauty queen and eligible bachelor.
The Steamboat Rock Presbyterian church presents the Easter cantata He Lives Again at 2 30 p m Sunday. Choir performances feature Mrs George Potgetter Dennis Holmes Gordon Daleske a women s chorus and readings by Mrs Orville Asher Mrs Herman Primus and Karen Beane. Choir members include Mrs Orville Asher Joan Cervetti Mrs Herman Primus Barbara Heard Linda Asher Nancy Bosch Karen Beane Ruth Primus Nettie VanHove Beverly Haneus Mrs John Jaspers Mrs James McDonald Mrs Don Fol kerts James McDonald John Jaspers Gordon Daleske Ronnie Havens Harry Blosch David Asher Rex Heard. A separate note records a district court judgment in the case Harlyn W Ross Funeral Home vs Russel Abbas ordering Abbas to pay $191.97 to the plaintiff.
Work will begin next week on paving five miles of Garden City Road in Hardin county near Eldora. A mock trial for high school seniors will be held at the county youth building to teach courtroom procedure with two Iowa Falls boys as plaintiff and defendant. Judge Harvey Uhlenhopp of Hampton will preside with D W Dickinson organizing the event. The session runs 9 30 to about 3 30 with a noon recess and lunch provided.
The highway commission at Ames will let contracts on April 30 for seven miles of grading on three roads in Hardin county. The routes include four miles from Gifford east to the county line, two miles in the southern part of the county, and one mile in the western part of Auaen township near the county line.
A marriage license was issued to Urban Gordon Jutting aged 18 of Wellsburg and Eloise Chaney aged 18 of Eldora on April 12. A second license went to Lynn L. Wogan aged 25 and Marjorie Dillon aged 24, both of Union, on April 12.
Q A prepared by Bildorg papers with Eldora Community School board answers questions on adding space to the high school. Preliminary plans show a band room 36 by 44 feet and vocal music room 32 by 30 feet. Final plans await board approval and instructor input before election.
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