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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
1
The group votes to divide entry fees in the first division men’s league among teams. It mentions 31 players and a June 150 clock, with officers named and a plan for 8 teams and a May date. A motion covers prizes and division of funds for the 25 first division entries.
Eldora merchants announce a carp contest for the season similar to a prior event that removed 700 pounds of rough fish from local river and lake. Prize money doubles to 100, with five awards for each of several categories including largest catch and top individual and team performances.
Petithory assumed management of Eldora ICS business duties last week, succeeding Central Ser in overseeing operations. An advertising dispute involved Froning and a company customer under 16. The case touches Hardin and nearby jurisdictions.
A regional update notes land valuations edging up by about 4 percent year over year across Eta sy Jackson Elis Buckere townships. The report cites modest gains in assessed values and hints at continuing adjustments in upcoming cycles.
Two residents Willig and Smith plan a run to Radcliffe and a return to Lake Beach at the new Legion Hall on Monday. A week ahead review notes personal schedules and expected involvement by the pair.
Instrumental and vocal preliminaries held in Hason City Friday will send large groups to the state final at Perry on May 7 while soloists and small groups with top ratings advance to the same event. Notable selections include Dane Wailson alto sax solo and Rosenberger baritone solo with times noted, plus tenor sax and bass solos listed with locations at Music Hall and YMC.
Ezra Long age 78 died Wednesday. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Whitten Christian church. He was the father of Charity Long and Mrs. Flossie Bachman, formerly of Eldora.
Chamber of Commerce members plan a Kiddie Day celebration with prizes valued over two thousand dollars. The event will include performances and numerous awards such as a refrigerator and an outboard motor, plus many smaller prizes for attendees.
A creditors list associated with Leona Froning details property seized or to be divided. The note references Mrs Merie Froning in Rochester with memory issues and a man believed to operate elevators, plus medical treatments and a vehicle located in a vacant lot. Values and items include tractors trucks and trailers.
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