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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
1
The message from Washington says no additional taxes will likely be levied in 1952 as Democrats acknowledge tax levels have peaked. Lawmakers note the election year context and suggest taxpayers have endured rising costs, yet skeptics doubt current economy efforts justify the high tax burden and fear further increases.
A new social security tax applies to those with $400 or more in self employment earnings in 1951. It takes 2 percent on the first $3,600 of net earnings, with exemptions for farmers, clergy, and many professionals. Businessmen may owe about $81 more, but the tax could fund lifelong annuity and may grow to cover more categories in the future.
The piece argues the postal rate structure reflects faulty economic logic, highlighting handling charges on bulk versus small postcard orders. It questions censorship in government records and President Truman’s stance on the Associated Press Managing Editors invitation, raising whether the press is uncooperative or principled amid wartime precedent.
A reflective column recounts post Christmas tasks and budget anxiety, pokes fun at youth fashion phases from Confederate caps to zoot suits, and notes local figures Cynthia Gray and Katharine Piper. The piece also touches on Uncle Sam and a cost saving postal card ceremony, musing on witnesses and small town quirks amid lingering holiday chatter.
Mrs Donald Turkington hosted a tea for faculty wives and female staff where Charles Smith, a vocal teacher, unintentionally attended and, finding the event enjoyable, stayed on. Santa delivered candy to shut ins in Eldora, receiving two kisses for two treats. Mr and Mrs Les Flickinger were both born on December 177, with Les claiming seniority.
A Chamber of Commerce post office note recounts a Christmas wish list traced to a mail order catalogue. It names dolls tables chairs suitcases and home goods with specific page prices. The piece also notes Chet Van Derveer receiving eight pairs of men’s shorts and a war era accusation of hoarding wear. Eldora residents are said to have seen diamonds dropped, with Mary Lou Holmes and Ella Hoyt wearing sparklers.
Local notes report Eldora will gain a fourth barber shop and a string of small town items. Highlights include marriage licenses in Hardin county in 1901, a new lunch room by E L Carpenter, library site talks, and 1902 L O T M officers, with community events and local incidents across town.
1952 Eldora index lists Kuser tenure since 1920, salary change, and 1905-07 promotions. Rotary skaters flood river ice for fun. Court house clock shipment due, auditor candidacy discussed, marriage licenses issued, and local notables active in Knights of Pythias and American Legion awards. Home nursing and first aid classes planned. two former Eldora players cited among Coe College firewagon squad.
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