Water systems boost farm profits and safety gains
A farm water system improves production and reduces labor, delivering comfort and health benefits at home and on the farm. Iowa census data show many farms lack modern plumbing, with substantial room for improvement in Hardin County. Properly planned systems can cut work time by up to one half and provide ready livestock water, aiding efficiency and profits. as fire protection, a good system can contain a blaze quickly, saving lives and property.
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Iowa
Ken McFate
Iowa State College
Eldora News Highlights Local Clubs and Community Changes
A Republican club forms in Iowa Falls and a Roosevelt club is urged for Eldora. Fairfax school district builds a cyclone cave for storm safety. Baptist parsonage porch beautified. Foxie the old mare dies after 23 years with J D Wewcomer family. Scouts plan a summer camp at Pine Lake and Eldora Motor Co sells Dodges to several locals. Eldora high baseball routs Ackley 60 2. Hardin county farmers ride horses for cattle. C M Duren adds space to garage. John Swaggart house damaged by chimney fire. Sewer ditch collapse near party spot endangers August Rebschull. Marriage licenses listed. Pine Lake plans explored for future pasture. Local ballgame vs Charles City at Pine Lake. Luella Scurry earns BA from ISU. Myra Haase to Phi Beta Kappa. Grill cafe opens by DeBaggios. James Nuckolls marks 50 years in banking as Hardin County Savings Bank grows to four million assets. Eldora purchases city power cleaner from Mid and Equipment Co. for 055.
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Iowa Falls
Eldora
Fairfax
Jackson Township
New Baptist
J. D. Wewcomer
H. H. Nazett
C. McKeen Duren
Morgan
John Swaggart
West Eldora
Lew Wright
Pythian
August Rebschull
Kyle Dawson
Ruth Nuzum
E. M. Vandervort
Josephine Inglebretson
Arthur L. Hardin
Mary E. Rath
Tom J. Eilers
Hattie Green
Mott C. Ogden
Elizabeth J. Callahan
Mathias C. Franz
Ella Louise
Hammocks and Farm Life Reflect a Slower Season
A nostalgic meditation contrasts springtime growth with modern farming duties and rising mental health concerns. The piece notes dogs as shoppers, horses fading from work to show, and a push toward rest and hammocks to ease nerves amid a busy rural life. It questions expectations of shorter hours and larger profits while urging a return to relaxed summer days.
Expecting a Change in Iowa Politics
The Grundy Register reports that Democrats in Iowa anticipate a shift in November with candidates across Congressional, state, and legislative offices. After a very low earlier showing, Democrats out-nominated Republicans this year. observers blame past one party dominance and expect voters to choose individuals over party labels seeking state government change.
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Iowa
Vote Where Platform Is Sparks Democratic Division
A Republican report notes Democratic leaders in the Senate blocked an 18 year old voting proposal despite President Eisenhower backing it. The bill failed to reach a two thirds majority as Democratic opponents united. The Young Democratic Clubs of America linked Eisenhower to Iowa and national platforms on voting rights. Former President Truman and Iowa Senator Gillette are cited in critique.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Iowa
Truman
Gillette
Democrats poised for sweeping win in Iowa fall vote
Excerpts urge June 7 primary voters to back Democratic candidates for all state offices, praising county chairmen, decrying Des Moines bureaucrats, and linking highway deaths and a liquor warehouse fiasco to a call for change. Jake More cites aging officials and “feather-bedding” in urging defeat of incumbents.
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Iowa
Washington
State House
Jake More
Benson seeks aid to dispose butter surplus
Secretary Benson asked the House Agriculture Committee for aid in disposing of the butter surplus. Washington newspapers supported the move, saying he had dumped the problem in Congress, while members of the committee had already been trying for months to address the issue.
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Benson
House Agriculture Committee
Washington
Congress
Berlin Ladies Aid to Meet at Church Parlor
Berlin Ladies Aid gathers at church parlors Friday June 4 with Mrs. Fred Cross hosting. Brown Swiss picnic drew about 250 at Ralph Bright home May 29. Jackson Township 4 H sold cold drinks. Various local visits and dinners noted among residents of Iowa Falls Hubbard Alden and surrounding areas.
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Ladies’ Aid
Fred Cross
Ralph Bright
Jackson Township
C. G. Perkins
Ackley
Paul Carr
Wilce Ward
Otto Filbrandt
Addie Maxon
Grundy Center
Tarnest Frisbie
Jane Daleske
Kathy Baker
Lucila Terveer
Clarence
Wilee Ward
Lewis Jaquis
Marlene
Neil Baker
Judy
Joyce
James Lee
Jimmie Rankin
James Rankin
Iowa Falls
Floyd Sinning
of Cleves
Wilma Polley
Bob Hazelwood
Sandra
Jerry Stones
Forrest Gobcli
Rockford
James See
Lauren’s
Charles See
Primghar
Sanborn
Richard Terveer
Jane
Judy Ward
Albert Hazelwood
Jerry
Bob
Ralph Streyffler
Hubbard
Benson plan blamed for dairy products woes
The passage criticizes Secretary of Agriculture and aides for failing to confer on dairy products policy. After a month's trial of a butter disposal program begun April 1, Benson apparently seeks to shift blame to Congress. The piece argues meaningful action was due long before, not after flawed moves by the committee.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
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National Editorial Association
Hardin County Index
Eldora's Picture Newspaper
Eldora, Iowa
Town Press Association
Hardin
Herald- Ledger
Iowa Press and National
Linotypes
Dale Peshia
Emmet
Fahule
Sabn Stauffacher
Don McMillen Society
Grace Protheroe
Marcella Parker
Anison
Jim
Gene Peshia
Eldora Motor Company
Dodges
T. J. Dowling
E. O. Koeneman
W. R. Willians
H. S. Boeke
Eldora High School
Hardin County
W.A. Herrick
Poweshiek
Mashuska
Rev. J. Wilcock
Newton
E. H. Jennings
Pine Lake
Jimmy Grant
Charles City
Luella Scurry
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Miss Scurry
Myra Haase
C. W. Haase
Drake University
Phi Beta Kappa
Harry DeBaggio
James Nuckolls
Hardin County Savings Bank of
Nuckolls
Hardin County Bank
Eldora City
Midand Equipment Co
Minneavouis
Oneben NU
Cynthia Eareay
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U.S
Joness
Vorf
Grundy
Vorg
GOP
National Industrial Conference Board
Hawkeye
Des Moines
Berlin
Robert Baker
Leighton
Jimmie Lee
Glen Baker
Robert Murphy
Williams
Albert Albers
Carrie Ward
M. S&s. Altizer
Popejoy
Karen and
Lonnie
Walter Eller
Wilec Ward
Lee Smith
Carroll
Ruth
Waterloo
Douglas
Alden
Jim Rydeen
Stillwater
Minn
Fred Ward
Jack and Jerry
Kay
Donald Polley
Kenneth Schelling
New Providence
Elroy Kraft
Hampton
Clarence Terveer
Edna Collins
Geraldine Draper
Colonial Furnace
Sandy
G. D. Burton
Eicora Electric
18Th Ave
Don Jones
Ita Electrical
Ia Big
Cliff
H. Shannon
WA Life Insurance
Ors ) Company
SINE
Strickler
Chicago Accounting School
N Lits
Kelly Ryan
Ryan
Elata Nubra
Eldora Trenching Service
Dick Leverin
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