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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
1
Council approves widening of two blocks on Main Street from the church west to the 4H corner with east and west limits, tree additions, and parking considerations. A $36 estimate for trees plus $106.50 fire department bill are noted, while other items include fence permits and hose purchases.
The Poppy Poster Awards recognized students including Margaret Ann Lundy in third grade and Gary Soli in first grade with prizes. Robert Meader and Mrs. Roscoe Hunt chaired the committee.
Construction crews start work on the Lone Tree to Foad route with equipment staged and traffic reduced. Residents report lane closures and detours as workers clear debris and begin resurfacing efforts along the corridor.
Monday this week Modern Fashion women store opened in its new location on north Washington street at the former City Meat Market site.
Rural Women’s Day program at Ackley County club includes skits and a discipline lesson presented by Mrs. Ul and other local volunteers. Community event aims to showcase ideas and entertain members with short sketches and demonstrations.
Fragmentary report notes a competition involving individuals named Maniev Draper and Ives Hee with others. The item hints at a contest or event possibly titled by Eidora and Boone but details are unclear and names may be misspelled.
A freak pre Easter snowstorm forced Snowbound Union Jr. Sr.Banqueters to spend the night at the Conrad service station after their Friday afternoon trip along the main road. Readable fragments note Mariore ary Lou Dixon and about 30 others involved.
A storm delivered several inches of rain driven by strong winds and left fields moistened for reseeding. Jerry Protheroe reported moisture at 1% after the weather event.
MGM announces new pictures shown in Des Moines with a Wednesday celebration. The studio expresses satisfaction at Eldora and other towns hosting the screenings as part of a regional release.
Rites are set for Mrs. Lee Hayden Wednesday. Surviving relatives include her brother Roy P Heard and Roy P Heard Jr both of San Francisco California and several cousins.
An additional teacher will be added next year to handle a fifth grade group at the school. Bachman will not return for the new term and Isabelle Kraca is noted in relation to the staff updates.
A new garage and repair business opens alongside Blankenship’s Oldsmobiles dealership offering parts and service. The venture expands local auto support with maintenance, repairs, and vehicle upkeep.
Evansville police report a man named Merle Froning in a coma after a mysterious trip. State police radio traffic noted a long walk and later information from a business associate. Eldora Pendence, brother of Mrs Froning, is mentioned as part of the unfolding filing details.
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