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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1957

Page

4

Dedication program highlights educators and community leaders

The dedication section lists speakers and participants for a school event in Steamboat Rock including Mrs. Carol Rom Borg directing the Mixed Chorus, Elmer Gast addressing educational progress, John Jaspers on the Citizens' Committee, Lyte T. Quinn of the Iowa high School Athletic Association, Kermith S. Hucin Hardin County superintendent, J. G. Cervetti and G. E. Ralston presenting the architect and contractor, with vocal soloist Jean Bunger and Rev. C. F. Siemsen giving the benediction. Open House and committee rosters are noted, plus a late card of thanks for illness support.

Carol Rom~Borg Steamboat Rock Ben Jaspers Board of Education Elmer Gast Keystone Citizens Group John Jaspers Citizens’ Committee Vyeral Solo Jesse Knight Everly Lyte T. Quinn Iowa High School Athletic Association Kermith S. Hucin Hardin County J. G. Cervetti G. E. Ralston Jean Bunger Ellsworth Junior College Benediction C. F. Siemsen East Friesland Church Leo L. Knight Alfred Jensen Ray Taylor James McDonald Orville Wilts Dean Crosser Darrell Bleeker

Eldora Livestock Sales Auction Highlights Prices Reach Highs

Eldora Livestock Sales reports strong consignments and record prices across departments this Monday. Breeding stock sold 20.00 to 37.50 per head with spring lambs to 24.00 cwt. brood sows, weanling pigs, boars, fat cattle, and milk cows all posted top figures. Notable sales included packer top veal calves 26.25 cwt and various cows priced up to 18.50 to 20.50 cwt. The day ended with a complete stock cattle sellout and eager packer buyers for killing cattle.

Eldora Livestock

New Car Registrations Filed in County Treasurer Office

New registrations were filed for vehicles by Ona B DeVries Steam boat Rock Chevrolet Mrs Irwin B Bleeker Iowa Falls Packard Kenneth and Regina Johnson Radcliffe Ford Mrs Ellin Mae Winters Iowa Falls Chevrolet Mrs Emma Mason Radcliffe Ford and new trucks registered by Schager Produce Co Alden Ford Otto Winter Jr Ackley Chevrolet BD Dettham Hubbard Chevrolet.

Ona B. DeVries Steamboat Rock Chevrolet Irwin B. Bleeker Iowa Falls Packard Kenneth Regina Johnson Radcliffe Ford Ellin Mae Winters Emma Mason Schager Produce Co Alden Otto Winter, Jr Ackley Dettham Hubbard

Hospital Births And Patient List For New Providence Area

In The Hospital Patients include Eldora Friend Easter Mrs Glenn Sheller Mrs Anna Megan Miss Rae Jean Schwarck Mrs Ephram Reece F C Dreler Mrs Rosa Upton Mrs Bertha Rubow John H Noble Roseoe Myers Paul Gorton Otto Jeske Mrs Hilda Bachman New Providence Isigian Fran tus Royalton Mina Mrs Alice Eldora Mrs Walter Zender girl April 20 Iona Falle Mrs Glen Pickering boy April 23 New Providence Mrs William King girl April 24.

Eldora — Friend Easter Glenn Sheller Anna Megan Rae Jean Schwarck Ephram Reece F. C. Dreler Rosa Upton Bertha Rubow John H. Noble Roseoe Myers Paul Gorton Otto Jeske Hilda Bachman New Providence Isigian Frantus Royalton Mina Alice Eldora Walter Zender Iona Falle Glen Pickering William King

Owasa Spring Showcase Tonight At School

The Owasa spring showcase features the junior high and high school bands under Mr. Robert Dean performing Take-off March and other numbers. Vocal groups include a mixed quartet and girls sextet with solos by Kathy Baker and William Hartman. A humorous reading and minstrel skit add variety as the program concludes with glee club and mixed chorus selections. Public is invited.

Owasa Robert Dean Holmes Strauss Alouette the Ash Grove Kathy Baker William Hartman Bonnie Roeske Girls’ Glee Club Glee Club Joshua Battle of Jericho

Two Playlets To Be Presented By Ard 4th Grades

Eldora elementary will stage two musical playlets at 2 pm today. In Friendly Town third graders portray a make-believe town with a rhythm band and chorus, accompanied by Diane Tjaden and Paul DeMarce on autoharp. Cinderella is pantomimed by Kim Dyer with Cheri Palmitier as the stepmother and Myrna Cakerbce as a stepsister, among others.

Eldora Diane Tjaden Paul DeMarce Cinderella Kim Dyer Cheri Palmitier Vicki Sewarck Myrna Cakerbce Peggy Grobe God Mother John McDowell Prince Mary Gates Tommie Story

Bids Open for Hardin County Construction Projects in Eldora Iowa

Sealed bids are invited by the Hardin County Auditor in Eldora for various construction works. Proposals require certified checks or cashiers checks, bonds, and adherence to the county forms. Project details include excavation, concrete, and reinforcing steel with a May 1 deadline. Also notices of executrix appointment for Lait I. Mossman estate and related probate actions are listed.

Wotich Hardin County Eldora Iowa Iowa Hank al- Lerulland Tionra Fred ‘A. Rhad State OF Notich Lait I. Mossman District Court

Wellsburg R B Tjaden Dinner Honors Retired Board Leader

Wellsburg school officials honored R B Tjaden who retired from the Wellsburg board of education in March at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Ray Pygie succeeds him as board chair as attendees included Supt G W Schantz and secretary Eldon Huisman among others. The event recalled Tjaden's leadership during district reorganization and the new building project. The notice also lists attendees.

Wellsburg R. B. Tjaden Blanche and Ethel Wellsburg Board of Education Raypygie Waving Tjaden Beving Harley Lindaman Emery Rickena Harold O'Kones Benjamin Hook Fred Cross George Boekhoff G. W. Schantz Eldon Huisman

Farm Bureau Women’s Day Set for Tuesday Afternoon

The Farm Bureau Women’s Day will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the county youth building at Eldora. Features include a baking contest a style show and special displays.

Farm Bureau Eldora

Judgment Entered Against Kochs in Default Suit

A judgment by default was entered on April 17 in favor of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. The court orders Karl K. Koch and Mrs. Karl K. Koch to pay $103.83 to the plaintiff.

Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Karl K. Koch

Eldora Gym Compared With Neighbors In County

Eldora's gym claims the oldest and smallest usage in Hardin county with 500 seats and a 68 by 36 playing area, while Wellsburg and Grundy Center in Grundy county have larger facilities. Several towns have built new gyms recently, Eldora plans a new court and seating up to 1500, with a bond election set for Tuesday April 30 for 235000 to fund a new gym auditorium and music rooms.

Eldora Hardin County Wellsburg and Grundy Center Grundy County Ackley Steamboat Rock Alden Wellsburg Hubbard and Grundy Center Oane

Washington and small business by C Wilson Harder

Opinion column argues major oil companies influence government, urging transparency before Congress. It warns against possible nationalization if oil firms withhold data, and calls for Senate inquiry and public accountability to prevent demagoguery.

Washington and Small Business C. Wilson Harder Potomac Congress

Youth Building Reservation Calendar for April

Youth Building lists events for April including Steamboat Rock junior and senior banquet in the wing at 7 pm date to be announced. A private party in the wing at 7 pm on April 27. Farm Bureau Women's meeting in the auditorium and kitchen all day April 30 starting 8 30 p m. Mrs Ruth Chrisman will attend the State Administrators Assistants Conference in Des Moines May 2 and 3 for state secretaries to county superintendents of schools.

J. J. Shorts Eldora Hardin County House of Delegates Towa State Medical Society le Moines Steamboat Rock Farm Bureau Women's Meeting Ruth Chrisman Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eldora Memorial Hospital Shorts Glenn Pearl Nelson Harold Nelson Florence Speers Ralph A. Beane Eldora Livestock Sales Reisinger, Heltibridle & Dobson LUNDY Butler & Lundy Tred Ll Miller Lowe Sharon Vatehn Early Church Union Eldora High School Charles Mahaffey Leona Froning Ellis Number William Dilsaver Whitten Drake Divinity Disciples Middlers Mary Chrisman Martin Whitten American Legion Auxiary Ma Claudette Hathaway Millard Hathaway Darwin A Wlarda Sandra Wellman Mershalltown Reisinger High Bridge Hardin and Franklin Boards of Education F.B. Womens Day Herald-Ledger Eldora’s Wellaburg Ohine Town Falls Radcliffe + ehevneeee Union Matthew W. Neeley Cen Ben Jos O'Max Honey Senate Europe Herbert Brownell Justice Dept. Dora Sen Alexander Whey Cwis Justice Dept U. A Mason Podargien of Independan Ryan Egg Agest Cartel Ever British Labor Party Parra U. S. Senate Marilyn Monroe State Dept Igut Browal In Dineapps Cuban Campbell’s Cream New Raspberries St. Peaches KFOOD
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