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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
9
Hagen, part of a church team, aided national Christians in sharing the gospel of John and helped earthquake devastated pastors rebuild churches. He is shown holding a native wood vase and plans several presentations before returning to Seward, Nebraska, for school next week.
Eldora Chamber of Commerce August committee announces Kiddies Days Friday and Saturday August 24 and 25 with rides by Steelman Amusements of Adel. Parade Saturday at 9 30 a m for children up to 12, with costume prizes. Concession by Eldora Jaycees on courthouse square during the summer promotion. Committee includes Larry Reed Dave Brown Gary Brinkmeyer Raleigh King Robert Voss Dr C G Gould Bill Dagit and Marion Beattie.
Funeral services for Fred M. Struck 92 were held Tuesday at Andrle and Creps Funeral Home Eldora with Rev. John Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed in Eldora Cemetery. Struck, born October 17 1880 in Pleasant Township, spent life in Hardin County farming then moved to Eldora in 1943. He married Martha Jesse in 1916. she died in 1965. Survived by three sons Lawrence Eldora Martin Hubbard Clarence Steamboat Rock a daughter Gertrude Taber Steam boat Rock 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Hoodier Construction Co. of Allison reported a Cat front end loader valued at 20000 to 25000 destroyed by vandals two miles north of the Highway 175 New Providence junction during culvert work on a county road. The machine ran all night, burned out its transmission and motor, and tools were stolen at the site.
The Eldora Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast reception at Pine Lake Country Club on Wednesday August 22 at 7 30 a m to honor Eldora Community School faculty staff and administration as the new term begins. A teacher workshop runs Wednesday through Friday August 24 with classes starting Monday August 27. Roger Black will welcome and Superintendent George Rinehart will respond.
Eldora City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall on Monday August 20 at 7 30 p m to discuss the future of the former Anthony building as the main topic of the session.
Hardin County Auditor Robert J. Barr notes permanent registration as a key shift in Iowa election law affecting timing, eligibility, and oversight. The article explains how elections will be centralized, judges assigned for two-year terms, and school and city procedures integrated. It also covers registration deadlines, consequences of not voting, name changes, and use of voting machines for all districts.
Hardin County Farmers Union schedules August 27 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Cottage Community Building to elect delegates for the state convention at the Holiday Inn Ames. President Walter Klemme reports the convention dates September 6 7 and 8.
Steamboat Rock city council discussed establishing new tennis courts on school grounds. Two bids were rejected as too high. funds will come from revenue sharing, the school, and the local Women’s Progress Club. Court size would be 80 by 200 feet. Street repairs will be funded from revenue sharing. A railroad crossing traffic count and a signal application to the Iowa Commerce Commission are planned. Town clerk Jerry Higgasorn will resign effective January 1, 1974.
All Eldora Little League and Pee Wee players are invited to an award ceremony and free watermelon feed at the LL park Friday Aug 17 at 6 30 p m. The LL traveling trophy and patches will be presented to the champion Twins. Pee Wee players receive patches. sponsors and officials are invited.
Eldora residents vote on a 2.5 mill schoolhouse levy for seven years to fund grounds and school construction. The measure follows district surveys by Dr. Walter Hart and a North Central Association review. Election is Tuesday September 11 1973 in the Hardin County Courthouse lobby.
The 1972-73 Eldora Community School annual financial report lists 18 instructors earning over $10,000 gross annually. Notables include Superintendent George Rinehart at $19,900 and principals Clem Marsden and Larry Reed earning $15,600 and $12,800 respectively.
Workers at RAMCO Industries Eldora plant approved union representation by the United Auto Workers in the first local history vote. Final tally 54 for and 19 against among 76 eligible voters. Plant employs 121 total with negotiations to follow after NLRB conducted election. UAW covers about 2,200 workers in seven Marshalltown area plants, including Fisher Governor.
Hardin County Sheriff Robert Callaway reports a U-Haul trailer found at the bottom of the Gifford quarry. The recovery is linked to a string of incidents in the Eldora and Iowa Falls area involving bad checks.
Linus Doughty reported to the Hardin County Sheriff's office that a 5.5 horsepower motor was taken from his boat at Upper Pine Lake during the night Monday.
The water tower at Steamboat Rock was repainted inside and out by the Clear Lake Water Tower Paint Company.
The Hardin County Republicans held a Sunday Foster Park event described as a Grassroots gathering to emphasize rural American life. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Robert Lounsberry spoke about pride in agricultural heritage and Republican affiliation, followed by family picnic games like sack races three-legged races and a tug of war between county halves.
Hospital notes list several individuals including Piofa, Anit Ziémke, John Juenét, Mrs. Mabel Blanken, Steven Knott, Russell Morgan, Helen Derr, Arthur Steinfeldt, Mrs. Ella Tresemer, Julius Klettke, Ralph Dickson, and Earl Hills associated with Garden City.
Mrs John Wasson remains in intensive care at a Rochester Minnesota hospital. While in the unit she can receive only cards and letters, no flowers or gifts. Personal remembrances can be sent when she is moved from the unit to a different area.
Eldora and Steamboat Rock city officials will meet General Telephone Company of the Midwest on Wednesday August 22 at 8 p.m. in the Eldora First National Bank community room to review service and possible improvements.
Ewalt Reece reported his 1963 pickup was struck while parked on a street in New Providence. No damage estimate was available from the Hardin County Sheriff's office.
Don Sparks reported to the Hardin County Sheriff that unknown assailants shot a hog on his farm, dragged the carcass across an open area, and loaded it into a car. Authorities seek three men driving a large brown and white automobile.
Myrna Lou Cakerbce of Wheeling and Wm Eldon Schwarz of Lake Zurich Illinois. Katherine Marie Anderson of Towa Falls and Mark Oppold of Grand Island Nebraska. Betty Beatrice Anderson of Iowa Falls and Matthew Wm Anderson of Sioux Falls South Dakota. Paul Toske Hubbard and Renae Johnson of Cole Franklin Taylor Ackley and Doris Harms of Ackley.
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