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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

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Eldora to Host Weekly Sales Personality Award

The Eldora Chamber of Commerce and The Hardin County Index announce a weekly Sales Personality of the Week award. A panel of judges will select the first honoree with results published January 27 in The Index. all Eldora business workers are eligible. Judging focuses on courtesy, cheerfulness, appearance, and selling ability.

Chamber of Commerce Hardin County Index Eldora Seles Fomor Eldora

Guenther Names Directors for March of Dimes

W C Guenther Hardin director announced town and township directors for the annual county March of Dimes drive opening next Saturday and running to January 30. Local chairmen to organize districts for door to door canvassing with containers in businesses and school participation noted.

W. C. Guenther Hardin Eldora Community Chest George Janssen Ateast Ate Na Onal Ols Guenther Ackley W- J. Scoutick Alder L G. Whitney Bucker D. Walker Cleves R. W. Ackes Garden City O. E. Legiem Hubard Ad Boeke Jons Falls Robert Klove New Providence Alice Poole Owasa D. F. Gummert Radcliffe J. EB. Swallum Steamboat Rock Harold Luiken Union Helen Edick Whitten Lucille Long Clingerman Marvin Jeske Providence Otis Zit Wibar Sam. Biersborn

Chevrolet Garage Improved by Way

The report notes increased repairs at the Chevrolet garage attributed to improvements. Damage or faults are described as pains on the second floor, with references to the layout of the facility.

Chevrolet

Court Allows Airplane Claim Against Estate

Emmert Airport's $3,186 claim for a crashed plane against Harold Ammann’s Iowa Falls estate was allowed by Judge G R Hubel after evidence showed the decedent trained as a pilot and performed hazardous maneuvers at low altitude. Costs of $105.45 charged against the estate. assets listed at about $1,300. Attorneys Lundy, Butler & Lundy represented the Emmert Airport.

Emmert Harold Peter. Ammann Iowa Falls Ammann G. R. Hub Amann Ept Lundy, Butler & Lundy

Officers Re-elected By Pine Lake Country Club

Pine Lake Country Club re elected officers Tuesday with Harm as well M D Stilles Janssen and two board members listed among the retained leadership confirmed in the meeting notes.

Country Club Pine Lake Country Club Folars Harm M.D. Stilles Janssen i

Legislature to Consider Hospitals For Alcoholics

An AA speaker reports forthcoming legislative review of hospital options for alcoholics. Other AA members included a Dubuque attorney and former municipal judge, a Dubuque manufacturer, and a Marshalltown auto dealer and contractor. Eldora AA outlined its history since January 7 1948.

Dubuque Marshalltown Eldora AA

Debate set between Geuhte team and Eldora high on campus

The Geuhte team from East 3 terloo will visit Eldora high school for a non decision debate in the afternoon before a student audience. Dean Ruby and Manley Draper will argue the negative while Jim Tal and Ives Allbee argue the affirmative for Eldora. The public is invited.

Geuhte Terloo Eldora High School Dean Ruby Manley Draper Jim Tal Ives Allbee Eldora

Farm Bureau Board Re-Elects Leaders at Annual Meeting

Holdover directors Marks of Iowa Falls Radcliffe and Art C Nehring of Hubbard were re-elected along with George Mark as president Clarence Whitehead as vice president and Robert Lee as secretary treasurer The board re-engaged C W West as manager and C E Wilson as assistant An audience of about 300 heard John Clough of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation An annual report by West and Wilson showed the business last year was the largest in the company history and the organization in excellent financial condition.

Marks Iowa Falls Radclife Art C. Nehring Hubbard George Mark Clarence Whitehead Robert Lee C. W. West C. E. Wilson LO. O. F. Hall Iedies Eldora Township

Work begins on Graham's front displays

Graham's department store starts front work Monday with new sign and aluminum display panels planned for the exterior. L. L. Scott, manager, says operations continue normally during renovation and local firms are handling the glass and fixtures.

Graham's Starr L. L. Scott Local & End Glass Co Glass Posten Stedig Ter Fesie

Dr Vernon Blaha Practicing in Marshalltown

Dr Vernon Blaha, married with two children, resides at 1516 Kalsem Blvd in Marshalltown. His father Dr Geo A Blaha practices in Whitten and the doctor studied at Detroit and Mid Simon in 1942.

Detroit Mid Simon Geo. A. Blaha Whitten Vernon Blaha Kalsem Blvd Marshalltown

Hardin Mutual Insurance Holds Annual Meeting

NEW PROVIDENCE The Hardin Mutual Insurance Association met to review finances and policy changes. Secretary reported assets at about 1.54 million with total insurances up by 130 new members and 10,232 in prior figures. Directors approved adding protection against explosion, aircraft, and liability for motor and electrical equipment under insured items. Senator Bateson spoke on proposed measures while County Extension Director Hosenberger presented.

New Providence Poney Sons R. R. Bateson Hosenberger

County Dragline Ditches After Accident Near Steamboat Rock

A county dragline slid into a ditch while workers repaired a culvert about a mile northwest of Steamboat Rock. The machine valued at $10,000. removal and repairs expected to cost heavily and take about two months.

Steamboat Rock

Eldora Senior Shirley Fiscus Nominated for Citizenship Contest

Shirley Fiscus of Eldora is the high school nominee in the county good citizenship contest sponsored by the D A R. The local student body named three senior girls and the faculty made the final selection.

John Deere Day Highlights Farm Equipment Event

J Jansyen and son serve as focal dealers for John Deere Day showcasing tractors and implements. The event features demonstrations, product displays, and special pricing aimed at farmers in the region.

John Deere Day J. Jansyen and Son focal t deelers_ anz pet

College Choir Coming to Morningside Evening Event

Morningside College announces a college choir concert on January 31 at 7 p.m. in the college hall. The program features selections from classical and contemporary choral works performed by the college choir under the direction of Professor Smith.

Morningside College E¢ Lla. m

Shipment Records Reveal January Dispatch

Fragmentary note shows EE CEES SHIPPED with B. Eecgtison listed as agent and a date around January. Details are incomplete but indicate a shipment entry processed in early year.

Pleased to its Owner on Proper Identification

A brief note states the item will be returned to its owner once proper identification is presented. The outlet emphasizes ensuring rightful claim and verification steps.

BUILD BRIDGE ne Swagsert farm beng between Sect

A local builders item notes work on a new bridge near Swagsert farm between section 32 of Providence.

Swagsert Farm Beng Providence

New Engine at Electric Plant Ready to Run

A new engine unit at Central States Plant was completed this week and tested. Three units, each rated 2300 kW, will supply power via the highline from Eldora. The plant aims to run service by today as a backup for potential breakdowns in the current line.

Central States Tesl Co Toda Tre Eldora

Permanent Site Downtown Is Y Leaders Plan

Downtown site eyed by Y leaders to house a recreation center with games, dancing, and refreshments. Plans call for weekly operation most nights, with youth events on Thursdays and Boy Scouts one night weekly. Funding via MC A trust funds and a new business venture to cover operating costs. Dale Rodgers and Hobby Corner donate space and facilities.

Scotts Hobby Corner Berms Dale Rodgers Hobby Oe Rodgers

Silenced Engines and stoppages noted at sea

Unclear report mentions new engines and silencers and stoppages at sea with scattered fragments. Reads as a brief maritime update of equipment changes and operational hiccups without concrete details or named entities.

Bishop Operates Clearing House For Inventions

Dr. Bishop runs a clearing house for inventions including his own and others. An attachment of $87.50 will be distributed via Sutton Enterprises of Springfield, TI, which plans to take 100 per month. The notice references a legal action and distribution plan with other parties involved.

Money SQ Sutton Enterprises Springfield O. K. Sutton

Also Mentioned on This Page

India March of Dimes Eldora AA Group Mr Prase Farm Bureau Service Graham Vernon B. Blaha Farmers’ Meeting Farm Bureau Service Company Clyde Wilson Noel Campbell Hardin Mutual Insurance Y Leaders Bishop Roses Carl B Sched Cutter Bishop Carl Bishop Tony Mack
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