18 Feb 1955
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
1
Suburban area notice lists a special club rate for Towa and other states within the Iowa Press and Nation network. Mentions advertising manager George R Stat and editor Max Van Derveer along with staff roles.
Dr. E W Burke, Eldora dentist, will not seek re election to the Eldora school board in March 14. He notes his five years on the board including a president term. The note urges a capable volunteer to step forward, as directors serve without pay and shoulder major decisions affecting children, teachers, and the community.
J W Moir home bound with lame leg diagnosed as blood poisoning by Dr. King. Mounting notes report births deaths reporting duties, teas for 75, hogs and cattle shipped, revival meetings, retirements, silver wedding, and coal shortages amid a blizzard. Local schools close, entertainment feats, and anniversaries mark community life. German-born residents receive citizenship papers and a missing-in-action alert touches New Guinea.
Deaf man vH A von, long deaf, claims to have perfected a compact low cost hearing aid. The email aid supposedly lets you hear music, radio, and even a clock chime clearly. Write D W Egner at 8 Walnut Street Waterloo Iowa for full information with no obligation.
Mrs Ivy Priest Baker United States treasurer attends Republican Women's club lunch at the Hotel San Diego. She notes currency in circulation, discusses women's role in policy, and recounts reactions from the audience. The visit highlights her leadership and public interest in federal finance.
The Eldora finance committee received further backing for the Youth Building fund with a $100 donation attached to a donor letter. Local events included Gene Foster defeating Jack Gorman in cribbage, a sheriff bragging about piglets, and social notes about Gov. Hoegh declaring February Go To The Movies Month in Iowa.
Union Mrs. W. F. Loehwing returned to Iowa City after a visit with her parents and many relatives and friends gathering for Sunday dinner at Northwood. Several households from New Providence Oskaloosa Conrad and Marshalltown joined in meals and weekend activities with local families.
Eldora observes Youth Building Week as 1955 may enter history with city growth. Plans include a $400,000 elementary school, two Training School buildings, a county youth center, new east-edge housing, and possibly two store additions, all in the first six weeks of the year.
A long list of family and friends gathered at homes in Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, and surrounding areas for Sunday visits and dinners. Notable events included Susan Diane Harrington's birth, a 50th wedding anniversary celebration at the Stanfields, and a 25th anniversary surprise for Everett Seward and Dorothy Seward with a cooperative dinner.
A social gathering features couple a gen in law and daughter with Mr and Mrs Al Hemphill and Marene of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Cecil Williams and Starla, Mr and Mrs Richard Knott, Mr and Mrs Lewis Lawler, with Court. Whist furnished entertainment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.