24 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1953
Page
1
A reflective piece urges vigilance on highway safety as spring drives more Americans to hit the open road. It compares highway fatalities to wars, noting 45,000 highway deaths vs 40,000 war deaths over 178 years, and calls for public arousal to reduce accidents through care and responsibility.
The Grundy Democrat reports on four brick and tile factory bids in the city, road and drainage plans urged by the Marshalltown convention, and Hardin county drainage and road funding. Edora items include a new library dedication date set for May 11 with Gov. Cummins present, a new marine launch, property purchases by J Edgar, and the consolidation of Grundy papers into the Grundy Register. Various local notes cover theater, church donations, school teaching contracts, and historic citizen Herman Elerding’s 74th birthday on a family farm.
A traveler reflects on a winter trip to Florida and the Deep South, noting the cold return, changes in the region, and vivid memories. The piece observes people, politics, highway promoters, and the charm of the Old South, ending with a bus-based tour of American countryside and a nostalgic verse.
Guy Brown carded the first hole in one of the year at Pine Lake CC on No. 1 green while four witnesses watch. Eldora’s vocational agriculture students build self feeders for projects and fathers. Towans name Sherman Needham master editor publisher for 1943. Eldora dog population at 216 per assessor Grace Protheroe. Hardin County reports 1859 dog licenses paid to auditor W. O. Guenther. Eldora High School principal appointment for 1943-44 to Mrs. James Bales with Evelyn Bachman continuing as assistant. Eldora softball league lines up five teams with more being added. practice blackout may be next week per air ward Cecil F. Way.
Mixx recounts supper and overnight guests at the Wayne Kinney home in Gifford including Mrs. Florence Kinney and Elsie Brehmer. Attendees then joined the Rebecca convention at Ackley. Ralph Martin of Whitten returned Friday to visit family while aiding in Nevada hospital affairs. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Albert Philip of Waterloo and Atta Wood of Hampton with local families.
Local notes show Mayor Ed Patgeter weighing ventures to boost business and even offering marriage services at cut rate prices. He warns Hid era Whisker club members he will arrest them for vagrancy if they roam streets bearded. Meanwhile new houses rise on Washington and east of town as Ken Reisinger preps the seventh annual all pony sale for May 22 23 promising a quality show with decorated stalls. The issue of facial hair disrupts daily life with eggs spaghetti toothpaste cups cigars and colds all needing special handling as John Starr reports shaving nerves tied to a mysterious device.
A resident was taken to Rochester Minnesota for medical care. Mr and Mrs Earl Nauman of Des Moines were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Humphrey in Whitten, visiting in the home of his mother.
A Spirit Lake Beacon column reflects on Hodding Carter’s essay You Need Enemies and a small town lawyer praised for decency in public life. It lists five archetypal enemies from ridicule to finance, urging readers to stand for right and speak out despite impacts on business.
The Sherman Ramblers met on Monday evening at Mer lin Eller's home with 28 members present. Many visitors including Claude and Mrs Davis, Steven, Elmer and Mrs Wykle joined in events and a quiet social at Radcliffe and nearby homes. Local families and clergy were noted visiting, with several Sunday dinners and midweek gatherings reported across the Point Pleasant and Radcliffe communities.
Friday notices from Hardin County list multiple visits and gatherings. Gerald Davis family and Ralph Bright home hosted. Vern Kosanke and Max Kosanke attended. Lillian Kosanke joined Clifton Fiscus for Sunday dinner near Liscomb. Ralph Streyffeler and Maurice Klatt households visited. Maynard Kuhfus and Dorothy spent weekend at Chanute Air Base in Illinois. Linda Jo Kuhfus called at Ralph Bright home. Mrs. Lloyd Eller and Mrs. Bertin Haaland joined Lutheren Church activities. Ken Luhman and Emma Thornton visited Cedar Rapids to hear the Coe College band. Luhman family member participates in the band.
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