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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
11
La Porte City took over first place in the NICL standings by beating Eldora 67 to 35. Kroy scored 27 for La Porte, Norris led Eldora with 10, and Eldora reserves fell 39 to 31 after leading early.
Eldora's Tigerettes defeated Clutier 53-37 on Tuesday night led by Sue Brown with 31 points and Ann Langehough 14 while Yuska added 17 and McCullough 16. Eldora opened 16-6 and Clutier fouls outpaced their efforts as Clutier rebuilds a new team.
Steam boat Rock and Alden split a Pine Lake conference twin bill. The Rockettes defeated Alden 44 30 to drop Alden to last in the league, while Alden boys beat the Pirates 52 38. Alma Lyon led Steamboat Rock with 20 points and Judy Gast had 14. Sharon Shaner scored 11 for Alden.
Hubbard and Wellsburg split a twin bill with Wellsburg girls winning 49 34 in the opener as Janice Etjen scored 30 and Judith Becker 13 for Hubbard. In the nightcap Hubbard edged Wellsburg 60 57 with Larry Faust 23 and Wally Deters 21 leading the scoring for their teams.
Mr and Mrs Ed Fiene visited High Amana on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr Fienes brother George Pagel in a family gathering marking the service and final rites.
Radcliffe defeated Union-Whitten 48-46 in girls action after a tight defensive battle led by Diane Ruland with 20 points and Diane Long for Union-Whitten with 18. The Radcliffe boys followed with a 55-48 win as Neil Mossman poured in 20 while Dave Baker scored 16 for the Cobras.
Owasa high school won both girls and boys games against New Providence here Tuesday night. The girls 39 30 extended their conference streak to eight wins with Judy Ward scoring 20. Shar ee Mersman led New Providence with 7. In the nightcap Owasa led 31 16 at half and finished 54 43 as Dick Nehring poured in 22 and Lyle Broer 20 for New Providence.
The Hardin county ASC office in Iowa Falls will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday December 24 and 25. The notice states the offices will not operate on those dates.
The Hardin County Selective Service office will be closed on December 24 and 25. The notice was announced this week, detailing pandemic holiday hours and advising veterans and registrants to plan accordingly.
Caroline Kaster seeks judgment against Jewel Mulford in district court for a loan of $149.96. Attorney for the plaintiff is Don W. Barker of Iowa Falls.
Bob Blackmun stationed at Fort Carson Colorado arrived home last week after completing army service and will visit with his mother Mrs R F Blackmun at home.
A gift subscription to the Eldora newspapers remains popular this year as readers mail copies to friends and relatives weekly. Gift cards bearing the giver’s name are sent by the office or may be mailed with a card. Subscriptions cost 4.50 per year in Hardin and nearby counties, 5.50 per year elsewhere except foreign.
Lawn Hill Community Church invites the public to a Christmas program presented by the Sunday School on Sunday December 23 at 7 30 p m. Sunday School begins at 10 a m followed by worship at 11 a m. Christmas treats will be distributed.
Pauline County church lists services on Sunday December 23 with Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am plus a 7 30 pm Christmas program featuring the choir and children The note also mentions a Thursday December 27 monthly meeting.
Obituary reports the funeral service for John A. Hodnefield 75 held at Bergeson Funeral Home and Salem Lutheran Church Radcliffe after his death December 12 at Mary Greeley Hospital Ames from a heart attack. He was born March 21 187? in Norway married Kristopha Tow December 31 1910. four children Irvin Francis Ostaie and Mrs John Hegland survive with siblings in Minnesota North Dakota and Norway. Interment in Radcliffe Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Donald Reid of Marshalltown spent Sunday in the home of Guy Reid their father and father in law.
An Iowa town ordinance authorizes issuing street improvement bonds totaling 2500 dollars by Union, Har din County. The measure follows prior street resurfacing with funding approved after hearings, with no petitions or protests filed.
The town council of Union Iowa passes an ordinance authorizing three street improvement bonds dated December 1966. Bonds Nos 1 2 and 3 are 800 800 and 900 dollars respectively due in 1958 1969 and 1959 with 3 percent interest from issuance payable semiannually from Road Use Tax funds and possibly other legally available funds. Principal and interest payable in US funds at the Town Treasurer Union, Iowa, with registrations and coupons as specified.
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