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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
1
Eldora Newspapers lauded the assessor, auditor, and treasurer offices of Hardin County for finishing real estate tax calculations and issuing receipts on time after delays from state adjustments. The teamwork avoided public delay, contrasting with Grundy County where taxes will be payable later.
Former judge and statesman Byrnes denounces the Truman Fair Deal urging less debt and taxes and more controlled government. He warns against concentration of Washington power and creeping socialist programs while praising his own political seasoned stance. He says now may be the time to seek smoother sailing.
A humor filled column recalls local jests in Iowa Falls about a Harvester match at a dealer dinner, a hunting dog causing chaos, a mysterious white rabbit named Jasmine, a parrot that recites prayers and a minister’s visit. The piece notes light gossip and small town anecdotes across businesses and residents.
Readers hear about Missouri mules and a dwindling male population, with anecdotes from Col Drake at the Training School and a quip about rabbit hunting, while urban scenes in Warrensburg feature brick houses, picture windows, and backyard incinerators. The piece muses on garbage disposal and a possible Chamber of Commerce solution with a promise of an award from Cynthia Gray.
The article argues that the church is a channel of power through the Holy Spirit. It cites Jesus on receiving power, warns that a church without the Spirit ceases to be a church, and says true evidence is love, joy, peace, and active service. Prayer and service enable power to flow from God to human needs.
John Zimmermann, pastor at St Paul Lutheran, outlines a schedule for Friday through the following Sunday with 7:30 p.m. teachers meeting, 9:30 a.m. confirmation, 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes, 11 a.m. divine services, 8 p.m. choir rehearsal, 8 p.m. adult membership class, a Wednesday 12:30 p.m. meeting, and a Friday oyster supper as part of the annual voters’ event.
A collage of brief historical notes from Hardin County past years. Reports of injuries and courtship on Christmas Eve. marriages at the bride’s parents’ home. deaths and local public figures. Highlights include librarian election, teachers, church improvements, local piano contest, and early 20th century civic events.
Henderson Parker Fagg of Midland Texas son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fagg of Eldora has died T Emmett announces the discontinuance of his retail meat business citing health reasons and shortage of help in the same notice
Sunday school at 9? Morning worship at 11 with sermon Pacing Life Squarely. Youth Fellowship at. Official board meets at the parsonage Monday evening. Figurine painting class meets Monday at 7:30 in the parish hall. W S C S general meeting Wednesday at 2:38. Fellowship tea after the meeting. Intermediate Fellowship Thursday at 7. Choir meets Thursday at 7:40.
George Hussinger sale near Hardin City noted with Orville Stone moving to farm March 1. Local residents visit friends, birthdays marked, and town events include Chapel Cemetery society January 12 and Bible study kickoff. Herald-Index subscription offer promoted for Hardin and nearby counties.
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