Queen of the Furrow pageant honors Hardin girls
Seven Hardin County girls are entered in the annual Queen of the Furrow contest at Blanche and Ethel's Tearoom Eldora with a 12 30 luncheon and judging to follow. Two regional winners receive a 21 jewel wrist watch and a shot at the state finals in Cedar Rapids September 7.
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Hardin County
Blanche and
Ethel
Eldora
Hardin Soil Conservation District
Boone County Fair
Sharon Kay Hall
Karen Dass
Avis Lettow
Alden
Lucinda Luttschwager
Buckeye
Sarah Ann Cain
Karen Bright
Linda Clemons
New Providence
Soil Conservation Districts
Iowa
American Fence Dealers
ASC
Dewey Eller
Hubbard
Ray Lake
Iowa Falls
J. C. Whitehead
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Soil Districts
Washington County
Hadley Named To Demo. Rules Committee At Convention
Wilson Hadley of New Providence was elected to the state rules committee at the Democratic convention Saturday. Frank Downing of Marshalltown won third district committeeman to succeed Henry Janssen of Eldora, who received a standing ovation for years of service. Hardin county attendees totaled 32, including Janssen, George Janssen, William Longenecker, Dr. A. W. Adams, and Lyntha Colby among others. Leonard Hoffman, county chairman, served on the farm resolution committee.
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Wilson Hadley
New Providence
Frank Downing
Marshalltown
Henry Janssen
Eldora
Democratic Party
Janssen
Hardin County
Henry
George Janssen
William Longenecker
A. W. Adams
Ralph Ibach
R. B. Imes
Bill
Oliva Tomb
Leo Megan
Hadley
Neil Baker
Owasa
Ervin Kuhlman
Wayne Janssen
Will Topp
Elmer Engelson
Hubbard
Cecil Colby
Lyntha Colby
Ackley
Robert Peglow
Wayne Barhite
George Hanson
Leonard Hoffman
Iowa Falls
Insurance Company Names New Agent for Eldora Area
Earl Portz, newly moved to Eldora, was named full time representative for National Travelers Life Insurance Co. Portz has prior experience with the company and will serve the Eldora area as its agent.
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Earl Portz
Eldora
National Travelers Life Insurance Co
Portz
S R Man Hurt in Baling Accident
Ernest Luiken a west of Steamboat Rock farmer was injured Monday after reportedly falling from a baler he rode. He was taken to a Waterloo hospital for treatment of a back injury.
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S. R. Man
Baling
Ernest Luiken
Steamboat Rock
Waterloo
St Marys Church Plans New Addition at Eldora
St Marys Catholic Church members in Eldora plan a new addition to the church grounds to serve as a combined hall and recreation center with classrooms. One meeting about the proposal has been held and another will be held soon.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Eldora
Lightning Damage Reported Across Area After Storm
Several reports of damages from Tuesday afternoon and evening storms include a fire in the Farm Bureau building at Hubard caused by lightning around 7 30 p m with about 200 dollars in damage. Minor damage in Eldora includes blown fuses and burned out bulbs. Hadley Grain Co official says an elevator lost fuses and wiring. utility crews replace meters burned by the lightning.
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Farm Bureau
Hubbard
Eldora
Wilson Hadley
Hadley Grain Co
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Mrs J Tintjer Dead at 89 in Hubbard Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs John Tintjer 89 of Hubbard were held Thursday at the Evangelical United Brethren church Hubbard with Rev Robert McCanon officiating. She died Tuesday after a lingering illness and is survived by husband John age 100, one son Will F Hubbard four daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment in Hubbard Cemetery. Born December 11 1868 in Goldmetz Germany she moved to the U S at 14 and lived in Hubbard area most of her life.
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John Tintjer
Hubbard
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Robert McCanon
John
Will F
Minnie Fredrickson
New Providence
Anna Smuck
Iowa Falls
Esther Peck Reiks
Bertha Steding
Alden
Tintjer
The
Baptist Church
Escapees Steal Two Cars Near Local Training School
Three boys escaped from the training school near here about 8:30 p m Tuesday and are believed to have stolen a car belonging to Jesse Smith of Steam Boat Rock. The car was found near Radcliffe about 9 a m Wednesday and a 1956 station wagon belonging to Howard Haugland of Radcliffe was reportedly stolen. Smith says a shirt shoes guitar and a western hat he had in his car were missing when it was recovered.
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Here
Jesse Smith
Steamboat Rock
Radcliffe
Howard Haugland
Smith
Bramwell Offers Free Office Space For Chamber Use
Eldora Chamber of Commerce members vote to continue the organization seek a full time replacement for secretary W. D. Schnirring whose resignation becomes effective August 15 and raise the minimum membership fee from 25 to 50 dollars. About 42 percent of members provide over 70 percent of funds. The chamber reports seven months expenses totaling 5965.60 with a 2277 dollar balance. W. K. Bramwell offers free second floor space at Hardin County Savings Bank for meetings and offices, replacing the basement location. Schnirring will become assistant manager of the Burlington chamber.
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Eldora Chamber of Commerce
W. D. Schnirring
Chamber
Donald LaVelle
Hardin County Savings Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Riggert
Schnirring
Burlington
Herald & Index Offers Free Car Fair Tickets
The Herald Index announces a limited time offer of free Hardin County Fair car tickets for new and renewing subscribers. New subs receive 100 tickets while renewals get 50 tickets. Offer ends Wednesday Aug 13. The 1958 Chevrolet car will be awarded at the fair on Thursday Aug 14. Tickets can be picked up at the Herald-Index office for mail payers.
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Herald - Index
Eldora
Births and residents listed across several towns
In The Hospital Eldora Henry Bowers Dale Shadle Mrs Mary Smith Un jon H R Hager Steamboat Rock Mrs Jake Boomgarden Iowa Falls Guy Shepard Dick Janssen New Providence Mary Reece Mrs Riley Hadley Hubbard Steven Ziebell Nora Springs Mrs Birdie Dark Births Eldora Mrs Jack Masters boy July 31 Hubbard Mrs Wallace Reinert boy July 30
Farewell Party For Hodgson And Barr Held At Courthouse
A courthouse farewell event for Sheriff Paul Hodgson and Deputy Robert Barr was held Monday afternoon in the basement at 4 p m. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hodgson Mr and Mrs Barr R R Bateson acting county attorney and Fred A Reed county auditor joined about 30 county employees. Bateson presented.
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Paul Hodgson
Robert Barr
Hodgson
County to Sell Extra Equipment Auction Notice
Hardin county will hold a public auction at 1:30 p.m. on August 16 at the county buildings in Eldora. County auditor Fred A. Reed said most items are older models replaced with newer gear but still usable. The list includes a six yard scraper a Caterpillar with snow plow a tractor engine three 20 foot boom sprayers two 2 wheel trailers Caterpillar tractor snow plow cable control for tractor a flatbed truck box with hydraulic hoist and a chain saw Col K E Reisinger will be auctioneer.
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Hardin County
Eldora
Fred A. Reed
Col
K. E. Reisinger
Help Offered For Bonus Applicants By VFW on Friday
Veterans may visit the VFW club home at Eldora Friday night Aug 1 at 8 p.m. to receive help with Korean bonus forms. Bring DD 214 and any applicable papers. Survivors of Korean Veterans should contact Harry Pagel or Marion Munsinger as their claims will be handled differently.
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VFW
VFW Club
Eldora
Harry Pagel
Marion Munsinger
Potluck Publisher Returns From European Navy Cruise
Tells of travels through Paris London and Iceland with wife Frances on a long European tour. Recounts incident in Bern Switzerland losing a briefcase and catching a rescheduled train, and describes trains, ice palace, and scenic climbs. Notes delays in Hamburg awaiting a military flight back to the States with Ralph Bastian.
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London
Hamburg
Germany
Ralph Bastian
Fort Dodge
Frances
Chicago
Shanon
Ireland
States
Zurich
Switzerland
Alps
Interlaken
Jungfrau
Europe
Lausanne
Bern
Geneva
U.N.C
Publisher Returns Continued on Page One
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Local Assembly To Sponsor Youth Rally Here Sat
A youth rally for all youths in the area will be held at the Eldora Assembly of God church youth building this Saturday at 7 45 p m. The event features guest speaker less Hammer and a Gospel team from North Central Bible College Minneapolis Minnesota. Chorus singing special solos duets and mixed trio numbers are also planned.
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Eldora
Eldora Assembly of God Church
Less Hammer
North Central Bible College
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank's Texaco Observing First Anniversary
Frank Morris drives a first anniversary event at Frank's Texaco on Edgington Ave west of Eldora square from August 1 to 5 offering a free grease job with an oil change during the celebration.
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Frank
Texaco
Frank Morris
Eldora F B To Meet For August Township Farm Bureau
Eldora Township Farm Bureau will convene Tuesday August fifth at 8 p m in the Youth Building. Leon ard W Johnson will present a talk with slides from his legislative trip to Washington DC. The Hinshaw girls will perform piano solos. Committee families are To Radolph and Harvey Hinghaw.
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Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Leonard W. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Hinshaw Girls
Radolph
Harvey Hinghaw
Youth Charged With Making Beer Available to Minor
A 10 year old from Ackley faces a preliminary charge of making beer available to a minor after allegedly purchasing beer at Buck's Tavern in Ackley and supplying a 17 year old Parkersburg boy. The case was heard by DC. W. Haase, with the hearing continued and the youth released on $500 bond. No charges against the tavern operator have been filed.
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Ackeley
Dale Kreimeyer
Buck's Tavern
Ackley
Parkersburg
Reirieyer
DC. W. Haase
Justice of Peace
Ang.landhe
Free Life Saving Lessons At P L Beach
Free life saving lessons offered at Pine Lake Beach begin Monday at 3 80 p m with junior and senior sessions five nights weekly for two weeks. John Shaw of Britt and Jim Berg will lead with support from South Hardin Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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Pine Lake Beach
John Shaw Af Britt
Jim Berg
South Hardin
The
American Redo Crow
Willia Named Special Deputy in Polk County Sheriff’s Office
John Petree of Iowa Falls City was named Thursday afternoon to replace Barr as deputy sheriff. Petree, a patrolman for about five years, resigns Aug. 1 and will begin duties soon. McCormick, new county sheriff, plans temporary leadership changes and farm stay for the Hodpsens as communications gear is installed. Robert Tier also resigned today with no definite future plans.
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John Petree
Iowa
Falls City
Barr
McCormick
Todas Pareredmy
Paul Hlolsson
Robert Tier
Open Class Swine Fair Entries Due August Fifth
All open class swine entries for the Hardin county fair must be received by Tuesday August 5. New classes this year include a commercial gilt class and a general class for other purebreds except those with separate class. The Eldora Chamber of Commerce offers a trophy for the grand champion barrow. The show is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon August.
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Hardin County Fair
Eldora Chamber of Commerce
Imnes' Farewell At Church Before Minnesota Mission
A farewell for the Rev and Mrs Ro Be tines will be held at the First Congregational church Eldara from 2 pm until 8 pm in the church instead of the south building. The Rev Mr Iines will give his last sermon there on Aug 10 before leaving for home mission work in Minnesota.
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Tines
Eldara
Pam
Iines
Minnesota
August Frerichs Hurt At Work In Ackley Plant Incident
August Frerichs, an Ackley Monarch food canning plant employee, fell at work last week and broke a blood vessel in his leg. He remains at home in Bildora recovering.
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August Frerichs
Ackley
Monarch Food Canting Products
Heas
Bildora
Marriage Licenses Issued To Young Couples In July
Marriage licenses were issued to Roper K Summers 26 Clare ion and Margaret Ann Fasse 24 Radcliffe on July 26. John D P Farkildson 22 Ratl iffe and Martha Ann Smith 20 Radcliffe on July 20. Carlton C G Trutbhene 19 Coul ter and Beverly Ann Boelman 16 Ackley on July 29.
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Roper K. Summers
Clare Ion
Margaret Ann Fasse
Radcliffe
John DP. Farkildson
Ratliffe
Marth Ann Smith
Carlton CG. Trutbhene
Coulter
Beverly Ann Boelman
Ackley
Large Crowd Attends Farmers Union Jr Reserve Camp
A large audience gathers at Cottage Community Hall for the first one day camp for Iowa Farmers Union Junior Reserve members. Teachers listed include Mrs. Neil Baker Owasa Mrs Ed Arends Clarksville Mrs Lester Carter Miss Ruth Leppert Lansing and John Lane Cascade with many helpers and visitors.
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Iowa Farmers Union
Cottage Community Hall
Farmers Union
Neil Baker
Owasa
Ed Arends
Clarksville
Lester Carter
Ruth Leppert
Lansing
John Lane
Cascade
Paul Schwitters
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T. S
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Herald & Index
Bateson
Reed
C. J. Piper
Eldora Newspapers
George Martinson
Central Iowa Telephone
Martinson
Paris
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England
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Italy
France
Vineyard
Gay Paree
Boulogne
Channel
Calais
Dover
Champs Elysus
Arch de Triomphe
Notre Dame
Navy
Atlantic
Eldora F. B
P.L. Beach
Willia
Willa
Phar
Dewell MetCormick
Fiteboa
Imnes
Farmers Union Jr. Reserve
Ervin Lippen
Glen Baker
Edo Foster
Greg Gilbert
John Anderson
Jeannie Baker
John Barhite
Leonard Baker
Kathleen Hoffman
Joy Trushenski
Duarbara Anderson
Jillaine Trushenski
Joyce Trushevski
Bruce Reiks
Lawrence Biker
Jimmy Rose
Billy Baker
Wendell Arends
Bal Foster
John Gilbert
Marlin Kalous
William Gilbert
Christie Knutson
Kent Pol
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