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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
5
Tomorrow voters decide on uniting Eldora with Pleasant Township No 2 schools in a move long debated across the state. Officials expect light Eldora turnout but heavy Pleasant Township balloting as residents weigh the future curriculum and the eight grade pupils.
The Independence Bulletin-Journal notes that during World War II Chrysler built a Detroit plant from scratch and produced 729 tanks in 18 months. In the Korean War the same plant, under government operation, produced far fewer tanks in a similar period. Secretary Pace now plans to return the plant to Chrysler, seen as a case for free enterprise over socialism or bureaucracy.
The column recounts a recent national convention mood, mentions Gov. Dewey and Taft steamroller metaphor, and shifts to neighborhood happenings. It notes Kathy Emmett and Cobb sisters at a doll party, braid styles, Jo Ann Kramer’s measles absence, and Eldora centennial Whiskers club entries. It describes California, Iowa corn fame, and Wellsburg band shell costs. It closes with Eldora concerts and crowded courthouse lawns.
Eldora and Marshall area notices mix town lore and a few quirks. Gene Foster and family left a doll at the hospital. Wes Emmert boasts eight foot eight inch sweet corn. Beth Wolcott’s first steps come as GOP chairmen speak. A Pine Lake picnic site for 400 workers is eyed. references to Ike and Chautauqua pepper the clipping.
A review of past events from 1902 to 1942 covers lawsuits and land deals in Ackley, a mumps case involving lawyer E H Lundy, a tea leaf fortune telling habit, and land purchases by Charles Kasiske. 1912 notes Robb’s Roost at Clear Lake and street lighting plans. 1922 reports Eldora merchants urged to illuminate storefronts and a county gravel road project. 1932 bank holiday amid withdrawals. 1942 Legion drives phonograph record collection for servicemen with bands donating services.
Sealed bids for a new addition to Hardin County Home in Eldora Iowa are due by 2 00 P M July 23 1952 in the County Auditor's office. Separate bids for General Construction Plumbing Heating and Ventilating Electric Wiring and Elevator work will be opened publicly. Contract documents available from the Board of Supervisors and Smith and Voorhees Architects starting June 30 1962. The Board may reject any or all bids and may defer award.
A long list of social gatherings appears from the area, including visits by Mr and Mrs Wm Queen of Omaha to Rev and Mrs Lyle Childs, a cooperative dinner for the Hammer family in Biloxi visiting Vern Hammer, andSwearingen family reunion in Laurel. Attendees span multiple towns with mentions of Marshalls, Nelsons, Pool family rites, and many local families. Several trips and weekend visits are noted among residents of Liscomb Union and surrounding communities.
Til Thursday in Minnesota. Joan Judy and June Hardelbrick remained in the McCoy home. They will return to their homes the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henrickson and Ruth May left Saturday for Milwaukee after visiting since Friday in Mrs. Henrickson's aunt Mrs. Ted Pope and Mr. Pope's home. Mrs. Pope's sister Mrs. Ruth Wolf who had been a guest in the Pope home the past three weeks returned home with her daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Austin Phyllis and Marcia of Des Moines spent the weekend with Mrs. Austin's sister Mrs. Evan Lyman. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crosser were Sunday evening dinner guests in the home of their son Lewis Crosser and family near Eldora. Delores Dickenson of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Basil Dickenson. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Duffy and children of Bangor and Mr. and Mrs. James Dillon visited Sunday afternoon in the E. C. Dillon home.
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