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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
5
Eldora boys travel to Cedar Falls to meet Teachers high in the college fieldhouse while the girls have an open date. The Tigers seek a bounce back after a loss to the Little Tutors. Tuesday the boys are idle but the Tigerettes head to Conrad for a travel game.
Eldora high girls edged Dows 30 27 after a slow start. Kitty Reece led Eldora with 14 points, Betty Willig 11, Nilva Freed 5, while Oleson of Dows scored 20. The junior varsity Dos defeated Dows 27 19 behind Jay Lee 13 and Rita Jacobs 4.
Eldora freshman basketball beat Grundy 20 22 to 12 in a high school doubleheader. In junior high action Grundy won 31 21 as Eldora’s two tallest players fouled out and Kenny Wagner led Eldora with 5 points while Grundy’s Kell scored 16 for the winners.
The article surveys Pine Lake conference prospects and county hoops a downcycle with Renbeck's dual perfect records and Hubbard Ackley Providence girls squads. It highlights nervous coach Bruns after two overtime wins, plus indies like Radcliffe and Providence girls scene and potential independent meet.
Grundy Center led 29 to 12 at halftime and held on for a 45 to 36 win over Eldora on Tuesday night. Eldora scorers included Heslop 30 and Schaaz Murry Mitchell 6, Lange 4, Sifrit 2, Tull 1. Grundy leaders Stachour 16 and Stickport 14. Eldora reserves lost 85 to 16 in the curtain opener.
Two top women's teams meet at the Provisional, the Goldblumes of Newville Tennessee versus Sanders Motors Dodgers of Des Moines Iowa AAU champions. The doubleheader opens at 7 30 p m with State Center and New Providence high schools. Nashville star Margaret Sexton leads the opposition as a celebrated guard and national tournament outstanding player while Sanders rides American scoring champion Jay Crowell Cummings.
VEW of Marshalltown edged Alden 39 to 38 in a tight contest. The close score reflected a defensive battle with late plays deciding the outcome.
The Tocal gym hosts a Little Tigers game this afternoon at 4 with Hubbard as the opponent. Next week the Little Tigers have an after school game scheduled at Whitten. Also noted, Tre Eidora hospital board elected Clarence Orgell as president with Joint L Butler as secretary treasurer and members Joe H Kramer Glenn F Whorrail and H J Schmitz.
Scores show Steamboat defeating Kamrar 38 31 at home while Radcliffe and Hubbard led 46 27 for the girls. Other results include Ackley over Reinbeck 37 32 and half scores listed. upcoming Friday and Tuesday games feature Elders at Teachers Steamboat at Hubbard Radcliffe at Union Owasa at Whitten Alden at Providence Eldora girls at Conrad Providence at Radcliffe Union at Alden State Center at Hunbar
Harold Bakr of Iowa Falls receives the largest payment of 520 dollars for 18 ewes and 12 lambs. TM Robinson of 3420 is paid for 12 ewes and 10 lambs. Alsen listed among claims, with licenses and fees totaling five.
A short in brief item notes a test or discussion labeled Modern Trends in Eeseston, summarizing its focus on evolving patterns and implications. The piece highlights a glimpse into current debates and upcoming observations in the field.
The county board of education will convene Tuesday afternoon at two o clock in the office of the county superintendent for a regular session.
Supervisors RyRen Hadley and Bevan along with County Auditor Otis D Rash conducted the yearly inventory of the county home yesterday. The delegation reviewed stock, equipment and furnishings to ensure accurate records and proper care of residents.
The county contends it lost a small amount due to a change in how funds are allocated. A state highway official cites federal aid provisions, noting Hardin County received its full pro rata share of funds for fiscal years ending June 30, 1947 and June 30, 1948.
Des Moines nurse Aliss Evelyn Olson from county health staff attended Dist. 4 meeting Monday. Next week she will spend at an orthopedic institute in Iowa City for study and training.
The meeting at Michell's west of Grandster discussed ironing methods for shirts trousers sleeves and baby clothes and debated equipment including an automatic washer. Topics covered water softness washer installation and a January 16 small business clinic in Des Moines open to BPW members and others.
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