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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
5
The second Hubbard Hobby Show wrapped up with entrants over fifty claiming usefulness and independence. Local exhibitors from Iowa, Missouri showcased diverse, practical and aesthetic hobbies while stressing continuous growth and community.
Ray Mitchell describes two remaining virgin prairies, Kaslow in Pocahontas County 160 acres and Ada Hayden in Howard County 240 acres, fenced and maintained to show Iowa’s early landscape with no further development. Ada Hayden is near Lime Springs, Chester township. Visitors encouraged to explore these native prairie preserves.
A local business man slept in his store when a prankster pressed the No Sale button, awakening him. Two men reportedly took about 100 undersized black bass from Pine Lake last week, with failed efforts to locate a conservation officer. Generous excerpts from a GOP convention critique by General MacArthur attack the Korea policy, urging decisive leadership to avoid disaster, while a Iowa Falls attorney, E L Ackerman, left Eldora without figures after a political discussion.
A roundup of area happenings includes J G McDlroy finishing a white painted home in the first ward, hotel ownership changes with Madison Slack purchasing the Hotel Winchester, Ed Burling’s new house nearing completion, and Ed Williams’ fatal tumble near Mineral Point. Officials sign a citywide 8 pm closing agreement. a biplane flight contract for the fair is set. Carlson’s Ledger contest concludes with Grace Vigars winning.
Notice is given that Vesta A. Beecher has been duly appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of B. S. Beecher deceased, late of Hardin County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate should pay immediately and creditors must present claims to the executrix for allowance by the Clerk of the District Court. Dated June 30 1952.
Frequent visits and social gatherings are listed among local families around Eldora and nearby towns. Stanley Granner of Ft. Leonard Wood spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Granner. Various relatives and friends gathered for picnics dinners and church events including July 4 celebrations and a funeral in Alden.
Mrs Maude Knowles and Mrs Ida Ramshaw of Chicago visit Charles Svendsen Sr home with Denmark nephew Johannes Svendsen an exchange student. Edward Mikkelson attends wedding of nephew Elwood Peterson at Lake Mills. Ora Morland family visit Rev John Deedrick. Mrs Deedrick ill. Pleasant Center school board hosted at W M Dobbrunz home for annual meeting with ice cream cake coffee. Numerous local family visits and birthday table at July 15 Bible study at Chapel. Various residents listed as visitors or attendees at picnics and social events around Eldora July 4 weekend.
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