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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1958
Page
2
The Pine Lake cleanup by the State Conservation Commission volunteers drew about 40 men and boys last Saturday. The effort aimed to clear brush, preserve natural conditions, and enhance the lake’s appearance. More help is expected next week. residents are urged to bring an axe or hatchet if available.
Police with search warrants raided three saloons in Ackley, arresting three men who were fined $1300 total. Local officials updated mail routes and post office operations as rural delivery began. Other items include a lumber company dissolution, road commission appointment, and community events across Eldora and Providence township, with fair attendance reaching 12,800 and several civic projects advancing.
Sunday afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gregwire included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Mackie and others. at Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chrisman were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chrisman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jeske of New Providence. additional guests came from Marshalltown Riceville Waterloo and other towns.
Community letters discuss opposition to postal rate hikes and the post office hopes for fiscal recovery. Rev Ralph Imes departs, locals laud his hospitality, and concern grows over Dutch Elm disease as 16,727 trees are counted in town. Eldora Industrial Corp leaders urge local support to sustain future growth.
Eldon Topp and family relocate from their farm north of town to the home of Eldon’s father Louis Topp in Buckeye. Several social visits mark the week with relatives and friends from Iowa Falls Webster City Elma and Clarksville. Attendance at a funeral in St Paul Minn is noted for Mrs Martyn Runge and Alan.
Arnold Sieloff, Helen and Bill of Iowa Falls and Mr and Mrs Ordean Freese of Oween. Mr and Mrs Robert Letaw and Keith were Sunday visitors in the Ernest Raby home. Mr and Mrs Robert Lethny Roberta and Keith attended the Wellsburg celebration Thursday. Mrs Lettuw and Keith remained and stayed in Wellsburg with her brother and family. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Linda man of Wellsburg also noted.
A sequence of Sunday and weekend visits ties Steamboat Rock neighbors together. Rena Frerichs and family from Dows attended a Ben Havens home picnic and supper. Nearby, Haris and Reland Newby welcomed guests for Sunday dinner and afternoon calls. Red Wing visitors from Red Wing Minnesota joined the Folketts for Saturday calls. Other guests included Judy Ward and Mrs. Dean Johns at Merle Johns, and John Tasuer family visiting in the same home.
August 2 church youth meeting at Aud 7 30 p m. August 4 Tipton 4 H achievement Show. August 4 9 State Leadership Training Conference for Young People at State 4 H camp.
Citizens at Pine Lake State Park protest removal of trees and shrubs claiming loss of beauty erosion and wildlife habitat. They urge volunteers to stop the clearing and recommend viewing from parking areas or by boat to reduce traffic hazards. A local couple from Clear Lake cites it as the type change they came to escape.
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