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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
1
City meters in El Dora will be free through December 26 after a decision by Mayor D M Nyquist following a request from the El Dora Chamber of Commerce. City Clerk George M Shafer said the plan covers all meters and will be shifted to daily enforcement after Christmas.
Pine Lake Wildlife Club hosts the final fish fry stag of the year at the clubhouse Friday evening from 5:30 to 8. Tickets are 1 dollar per plate and open to all men whether members or not. Eldora firemen will demonstrate a new rescusitator during dinner and Wildlife Club lapel pins will be for sale at 25 cents each.
The Eldora Chamber of Commerce is designated by the national commerce department as a procurement cooperating agency for war contracts releases. The chamber is on the mail list to receive purchasing information on purchases over 500 dollars by the defense department and GSA. Interested persons may call at the Chamber of Commerce office to view releases.
Steamboat Rock Hardin county boy Alan Hudspeth age 13 or 15, a post polio patient, was granted a temporary release from Children's Hospital in Iowa City and returned to his home northwest of town to spend Christmas. He has been at the University hospital since August 21 and plans to return to Iowa City around February. The case drew statewide attention in October when WHO broadcast his hobby of collecting pencils and listeners sent thousands of pencils and gifts.
A toy sharing drive accompanies a show at New Grand theatre Jat Twovelock this Saturday afternoon, sponsored by Eldora Veterans of Foreign Wars. Children may bring a toy to donate to less fortunate peers. gifts will be distributed by veterans. Admission is free for children under 12, and bringing a toy is optional to attend.
Henry C Cahill of Hampton sues Fred A Reed and Rose Reed of Owasa after an April 9 collision on Highway 65 near Iowa Falls injuring Cahill. He alleges negligence, seeks damages for medical costs 235 dollars, lost wages 3 200 dollars and future earnings, plus 340 000 for permanent injury, totaling 49 912. A jury trial is requested.
Eldora gift stores will stay open four evenings next week to accommodate holiday shoppers. This week they will also open Saturday evening to serve weekend customers.
Steamboat Rock reports Farold H. Luiken’s new brick veneer and stone dwelling completed December. The hilltop home features two large picture windows overlooking seven groves, a full basement rifle range, hot water radiant heat, and a formica horseshoe bar kitchen. Local contractors include Jo be Deneth, Ben Johnson, Harr Pinter, and D A Asher.
Santa Claus will visit Steamboat Rock tomorrow at 2 20 pm to distribute treats to children. The treats are furnished by the Steamboat Community Club and the Hoover Esserman American Legion.
Four couples join the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Dallas Texas this week Mr and Mrs Maurice Cook of New Providence and Mr and Mrs Harold Snyder of Town Falls travel with the group stopping at points of interest on the Toxa Federation tour while the Snyders drive directly to Dallas
Robert Smith near New Providence found a three yolk egg described as a rare poultry oddity. The Smuths didn’t measure it before cracking, hoping to identify the hen that produced the freak and possibly share the technique with the flock.
The second holiday community sing is set for Wednesday evening at seven at the courthouse grounds. Choirs from 31 nearby churches are invited to participate with masses on the courthouse steps. Words will be projected on a screen from a truck and the audience is invited to join in. If weather fails the event may move indoors and be broadcast by public address system.
Seven Hardin county registrants left by bus Wednesday morning for Des Moines to enter government service. They are to be forwarded to the reception center at Fort Shenandoah. Named: Richard Alfred Lange, Yona Falls, Donald Dean Walters, New Prone Roy Chinow of Marshalltown, and Milford Obed Knutson of Alden.
Holiday home lighting contest entry cutoff arrives Saturday December 16 as Eldora Chamber of Commerce and Eldora Newspapers sponsor three divisions tree lighting house and yard display. Entrants may join one or all divisions with prizes for first second and third tied to hand painted lamps and electric care items. Entries are to be submitted at the Chamber of Commerce by noon Saturday.
Several caroling groups are slated to perform for the community next week. A group from the Assembly of God will sing on Thursday night December 13 from 8 to 9 o clock. The Methodist Sunday school intermediate department performs earlier that evening, followed by a Congregational group from 9 to 10 o'clock.
Bernard Morton Murphy, 61, of near Iowa Falls, was convicted by a nine woman three man jury of a third offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a two day trial in district court. Sentencing set for December 22. He was arrested July 31 after authorities found his car in a ditch. he testified he drank only beer and whiskey. The trial featured testimony from patrolmen, witnesses at the scene, and two prior convictions from 1944 and 1947.
L H McKibban, longtime operator of a dry cleaning business, started a new tailor shop named Mac's Tailorams in Marshalltown. The shop is upstairs across from the Times-Republican, with McKibben commuting from his home until it settles. He has contracts to alter for seven Marshalltown stores and will employ girls in the shop on North Wash Street.
George Potgeter, Steamboat Rock Iowa elevator operator and president of the Iowa Associated Businessmen, testifies before a Senate Finance Committee urging equal application of the excess profits tax to all, including cooperatives, arguing exemptions favor powerful groups and threaten fair shares during wartime funding. He cites Farm Credit Administration figures and warns exemptions could cost millions, impacting defense needs.
Eldora high school vocal and instrumental students present the annual Christmas concert next Monday night in the gym starting at 8 oclock. Admission is free and the public is invited. The program features the band chorus and girls glee club under Wayne Aurand and Charles Britsch. Joint numbers include 16 selections with band chorus and girls club. A narrator will read from the Bubble Christmas story before each number. The program lists processional O Come All Ye Faithful Holy Lord God Prayer and Dream Pantarome Salient Night Angels o er the Field O Holy Night Sleep of the Child Jesus Lake Lilyver Lamps and I Wonder as I Wonder First Noel Shepherds Awake Alleluia mong the Cypress Amongels All Men Now Sing Deck the Halls Cares of the Bells Joy to the World.
Jury selection for the case of E C Putnam versus H L Bavender began in district court here. Putnam seeks 62874 in judgment against Bavender, tenant on a farm in Eldora township, on claims of indebtedness for seed grain and equipment rental under a stock share lease. In a prior suit, the court ordered Bavender to vacate the property next spring. Attorneys representing Putnam are Cameron and Dieckinson. Bavender is represented by Lundy and Butler Lundy.
The Hardin county selective service office received a request to forward seven men for induction on January 12, 1951, and to send 24 men for physical examinations on December 28, 1950. Both groups are to proceed to Des Moines. A board meeting was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Miss Miriam Brown about 75 died Thursday morning at Eldora Memorial hospital after suffering two strokes on the preceding Wednesday.
Santa collects mail from Eldora children he picked up Saturday and promises to check lists closely. The letters request toys, clothing, candy, and household items. mentions footballs, skis, bicycles, dolls, model T, wagons, and sleds with many signoffs from local kids and families.
The Edora Methodist choir lists program pieces including Brahms Mendelssohn and others. Soloists Miss Shua Sam and Miss Mats K Kurtz are named with a crowd of supporting singers. the first portion concludes with a benediction and a blessing from Rev W R Ehier.
Mrs Harry Ward suffered a fall at home on Tuesday, sustaining a broken hip. She was taken to Eidora Memorial Hospital for treatment and evaluation.
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