27 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
1
Grace Protherae, society editor, and Marcella Parker, proofreader, are credited in the masthead as part of the publication’s staff.
The school board proposes an $410000 bond to build a modern 18 room elementary school with cafeteria recreation room and admin offices including nurses’ quarters. Site between 11th and 12th avenues facing 10th street allows use of old Junior High during construction and adds playground space. The plan keeps the high school intact with possible future expansion and outlines absentee ballot procedures and voting logistics for August 30.
The 83rd Hardin County Fair in Eldora drew about 15 000 attendees, with junior and senior livestock shows and the junior livestock auction posting record quality and price. Average sale price reached 24 40, with gate turnout peaking at 6009 on opening day. strong countywide buyer support and a streamlined three day schedule aided the success.
The writer recalls travel from 1904 including Naples and Pompeii, Queen Wilhelmina’s visit, and crossing Europe by rail. Descriptions cover Naples bay with Vesuvius, narrow streets, washing, goats, and milk. glimpses of Rome, Vatican, St. Peter's, Tivoli, and a stay at a sea front hotel in Sorrento. The traveler recounts language aids, third-class sailing, and a voyage past Port Said to NYC with misadventures in finance.
Editorials from Newton News and Oskaloosa Herald endorse toll roads as part of Iowa’s highway strategy. They argue tolls can coexist with free roads to ease traffic hazards and fund modernization, while urging faster town primary reforms and a higher gas tax to back state highway rehabilitation.
Jim Richards reports Bill Moyle operates a lodge on the Canadian border in summer and coaches swimming at the University of Chicago. The Eldora school bond election opens Monday at 12 noon and closes at 7 PM with a 60 percent majority needed. Voters are urged to cast ballots as lists are checked and past campaigns show narrow margins.
A reader argues for a new school to improve ventilation lighting and facilities. They say better classrooms will attract teachers, benefit 50 future graduating classes and justify bond issues, urging voters to back the project for the children despite concerns about location cost or building type. The piece stresses community responsibility and tangible education gains.
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