15 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1957
Page
1
An essay argues that turn signal failures are common among drivers, citing a AA study of 10,860 licensed motorists. It says laws should mandate clear use of car directional lamps, not leave signaling to individual judgment, to reduce accidents and traffic snarls.
A severe wreck near Gifford between Eldora and Gifford killed engineers and caused heavy damage. Local notices report library funding, a near unanimous vote for public purchases, marriage licenses, property trades, and dynamite blasting incidents. Multiple town events include art shows, theater acts, and civic group updates with new appointments, police activity, and community notices.
Local residents recall Annie Cameron on TV formerly of Eldora as a dramatic teacher before World War I. A county youth building exhibit caravan will be hosted by ISC next Tuesday. Eldora's facilities aid events. a $400-plus six month fund from dinners supports the youth building. Calls grow for a telephone in the building. Jim Maltby, Eldora native, manages a New York band on tour. Jackie Collum features in Iowa baseball coverage by Grinnell college staffer Jim George. Two independent basketball teams, the Warriors and All-Stars, recently played with the Warriors defeating the All-Stars.
The commander of the Nazi 5.5 machine gunners who shot 142 American POWs during the Battle of the Bulge at Malmedy Crossroads, Belgium, was freed after serving less than a third of a 35 year term. He had been sentenced to death, later commuted, and release was reported by The Algona Upper Des Moines.
In Clovis New Mexico a father and his 16 year old son jailed for theft under a new state law. The piece argues such laws could teach parental responsibility and criticizes reliance on governments and schools for child welfare. Weekend guests at V C Muta home include the McQuistans Duncan and Diehl families with visitors from Marshalltown Fender and Dallas Center.
John Deere Day opened with a description of the new 100 HP hammermill and a three ton mixer installed at the Geo. Potgeter company elevator in Steamboat Rock this week. Chet Snovel of Eldora began work Wednesday for International Supply Eldora feed store.
Eldora and Grundy Center area items recount Ernest Kier’s rise in heavy engineering earning the Golden Beaver award in Los Angeles for dam projects including Hoover and Grand Coulee. The piece traces family ties from A E Kier killed in a boiler explosion, Paul Kier’s dentistry, Lydia in San Diego, Elmer Kier’s India consultancy, and church and community roles. It also covers local club events, county extension services, and social gatherings with names of residents and activities in Hardin County.
Ivester church notes a busy February with choir rehearsals board meetings and service lineups. Evangelistic meetings at Greene February 12 to 24 feature Russell G. West as evangelist and pastor James Parks inviting attendance. A wedding Eloise Fry and Raymond Kirkdorffer is planned February 18 at LaPorte City First Methodist.
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