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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
1
Next week Hardin county launches the annual Polio Fund campaign by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The drive notes Hardin’s severe 1949 epidemic with 27 cases and 5 deaths. Funds support hospital care and research into crippling infantile paralysis. it is a public concern. Remember the facts when polio solicitors call.
Paul M. Walter announces candidacy for a second term in the Hardin County district, emphasizing conscientious work and study of issues to benefit the state and county. He is joined by Senator R. R. Bateson of Eldora, who has not yet decided on a future run.
The piece urges reporting tipsy drivers to sheriffs or patrols to curb highway danger and support law enforcement. It notes the public’s reluctance to squeal and calls for treating reckless driving as reportable. It also cites the Hoover Commission noting Forestry Service costs exceed official claims and suggests potential large-scale budget savings from its recommendations.
A Herald- Ledger reader finds chatter about 1950 news, county politics, and a looming census. Notes on El Dora population guesses, a Farm Bureau kickoff, and a humorous Rotary welcome for Fred Edgar frame a busy start to the year with local color and trivia.
A nostalgic look at George Potgeter and his 30 years in the Henry Potgeter grain company, mixing liberal views with humor. The piece weaves quotes about farming policy, Grass roots, and Carver Day with notes on the Johnson County Farm Bureau meeting, soil conservation gains in Missouri, and a reflection on early Christians and church fellowship.
Ex Lt Gov Eastman dies after a four-year illness from kidney trouble. He leaves four children from a first marriage and several stepchildren with Mrs Eastman. The item also notes local society updates including turkey sales, an oyster supper, a city marshal appointment, water works improvements, a windmill accident death, a memorial at the high school, a new baby, and bank plans.
Fairfax area notices a Jackson township Farm Bureau meeting planned for Wednesday evening at the Osea schoolhouse with Harold Snyder of Iowa Falls on the program. A card party and social visits are detailed, naming local families and guests from Eldora Rochester Marshalltown and Iowa Falls with ongoing community events and travel updates.
The young adult Sunday school class will continue their study of the New Testament. The senior class will begin a question box. Phgrun fellowship will review Jack Finexin's book Youthly About Religion. Sunday's sermon will be Faith and Successful Living.
Father L McDonough pastor of St Marys Catholic Church announces Sunday Masses at 6 and 10 a m Weekday Mass at 7 20 a m Confessions Saturday at 4 p m and pm
Whitten and Reigles families joined Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson for a birthday celebration. Missionary society meets with eight attendees. Japan lesson and devotional shared. Benson Cemetery society held an all day meeting with a noon potluck and quilting. Waugh family guests in Stanbrough home while church groups hosted a chicken dinner. Local visits to Marshalltown and Roland noted. Study club meets at Hauser home with New England topic and quiz. Eldora area families host relatives and travel to Buffalo Missouri plans. Red church Sunday school losers to host truck dinner for winners. Mrs. Olmstead reports Union patient status.
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