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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
17
Eldora’s Chamber of Commerce and The Hardin County Index announce a weekly Sales Personality of the Week prize. A secret judges panel will pick the first recipient in late January and continue weekly. eligible are all workers in Eldora businesses. Judging focuses on courtesy cheerfulness appearance and salesmanship.
W O Guenther announces town and township directors for Hardin county March of Dimes campaign opening next Saturday and running through Jan 30. Local chairmen plan district house to house efforts with containers in businesses and schools aiding the drive. Local goals aim to surpass 1948 receipts of 4572 36 by at least 50 percent due to polio fund needs.
C F Way completes extensive remodeling of his Chevrolet garage. Floor space now 64 by 120 feet after removing the north south wall of the body department. New heating system installed downstairs and interior repainted with new lighting. Additional personnel on second floor.
The court ruled in favor of Emmert Airport for 3196 plus 105.45 costs against Harold Ammann’s Iowa Falls estate after a plane crash near the city. Evidence showed hazardous maneuvering at low altitude prior to the crash, with funeral expenses prioritized over the loss claim.
Pine Lake Country club stock holders met at the club Tuesday evening and re-elected directors Harry Moser W K Bramwell M D Stilley L L Scott George Janssen and George R Stauffacher At a board meeting Wednesday officers were reelected Bramwell president Scott vice president Brown secretary and treasurer
A Des Moines attorney at a Eldora Alcoholics Anonymous anniversary dinner predicted the legislature will study state operated hospitals to treat alcoholism. Speakers urged recognizing alcoholism as a disease and supporting medical treatment over punishment. AA members from Dubuque and Marshalltown joined, with local growth from five to twelve members.
At the annual meeting Farm Bureau Service members elected Clarence Whitehead of New Providence and Harold Clark of El to serve as directors. The vote results announced Tuesday reflect the organization’s leadership decisions for the coming term.
The Eldora Township Farm Bureau announces three year terms for directors with one incumbent re-elected and another succeeding Earl Putnam. Holdovers include George Marks Iowa Falls Robert Lee Radcliffe and Art C Nehring Hubbard. Directors meeting re-elected George Mark president Clarence Whitehead vice president and Robert Lee secretary treasurer. C W West manager and C E Wilson assistant retained. An I O O F hall dinner for 300 preceded the annual meeting where John Clough Iowa Farm Bureau Federation spoke. The annual report by West and Wilson shows last year’s business as the largest in company history and financially strong.
Graham’s department store begins a 45 foot front renovation using new aluminum with 8 foot display windows at ends and semi-visual windows in between. Center stairway to Starr apartments will be flanked by new store doorways and a jet black aluminum sign to greet shoppers. Work to be done with usual operation and one entrance kept open. Henry Stebe oversees local contractor duties with Carr Paint and Glass handling glazing. Foster’s Photo Studio will relocate from above Graham’s to the E. J. Foster residence area by February 1.
Dr Vernon B Blaha opens a general medical practice in Marshalltown after graduating from the University of Iowa medical school. Born in Whitten he has lived in Detroit Mich recently. His father Dr Geo A Blaha practices in Whitten. He is married with two children and resides in Marshalltown.
NEW PROVIDENCE The Hardin County Mutual Insurance association held its annual meeting in New Providence town hall. About 25 members attended due to icy roads and enjoyed a luncheon by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Secretary’s report showed losses of 10,232 and 130 new members with total insurance increase of 1,343,950. New endorsements cover explosion aircraft smoke and vehicle damage. Senator Bateson spoke on proposed legislature, Elmer Rosenberger screened a film on Farm Fires. The board lost E. F. Morris and E. G. Williams in 1948. successors are Earl Marsh and Ray Johnson. Current board: E. C. White president, John Boeke VP, L. H. Brunemeier, Carl Kulow, H. E. Dreier, Lee L. Lundy, Ray Johnson, Earl Marsh, C. A. Norman secretary.
Hardin County dragline operated by Gur ney Thornton of New Providence slid on a soft road, fell 15 feet into a ditch and damaged the cab but left the operator uninjured. Recovery and repairs will be costly and take about two months. machine valued around $10,000. Incident occurred as road crew worked on a culvert one mile northwest of Steamboat Hock.
Shirley Fiscus is the bdora high school nominee in the county good citizenship contest sponsored by the D A R. The local student body selected three senior girls as candidates and the faculty made the final choice.
Henry J. Janssen and son, local implement dealers, sponsor the annual John Deere Day show at the New Grand Theatre tomorrow Friday at 1 30 p m. The Morningside college choir will give a sacred music program at Eldora high school Monday Jan 31 at 11 a m.
R B Ferguson of Central States Electric reports the Eldora business district electroliers were shipped January 7. The post office seeks the return of a lost diamond ring with proper ID.
A county crew of bridge workers is erecting a wood trestle over a drainage ditch near the Swaggert farm. The bridge spans the boundary between Providence Township Sections 31 and 32.
Installation of two 1150 KW diesel engines at Central States Electric plant in Eldora progressed. One unit tested Tuesday night, another awaiting switchboard finalization. electricians from Keith Electric Co. expected to energize yesterday. When in service the plant can supply 2300 KW, feeding the highline or directly to Eldora and Steamboat Rock in case of line breakdown.
Eldora Hi Y and Tri Hi Y sponsors announce a permanent downtown recreation center for local youths. Negotiations aim for a long-term lease to serve teenagers, with redecorating and equipment planned. The center would host games, dancing, and refreshments and operate most weeknights. A Scouts program is planned one night weekly. Funds will be sought from remaining YMC A trust moneys to cover remodeling and setup costs. The Hobby Corner business venture, run by Dale Rodgers, will fund ongoing expenses and stock turnover, with Rodgers overseeing future purchasing. The Hobby Corner will be located near Lynn Electric Co. and operate daily midday hours with evening hours on Wednesday and Saturday.
The text notes engines with silencers for quiet operation and minimal vibration, highlighting a notable design feature. It emphasizes reduced noise and smooth performance as key benefits.
Dr. Carl Bishop heads Bishop Research Co in Eldora promising a city of invention. The firm runs a clearing house for ideas testing devices for patent, including a motor bed attachment used to operate hospital beds, trialed in hospitals across Missouri Iowa and Illinois. Plans map further products and west coast sales with 400 monthly assembly capacity.
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