21 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
1
Before and after photos of the Roving farm northeast of Upper Pine Laser show erosion control measures. Grass backslape terraces were installed to reduce erosion and provide wildlife cover, with the top image depicting prior practices and the bottom image after conservation efforts.
Local notices recount visits to relatives in Estherville and Story City, with gatherings at the homes of Harolid Alsager, Larry Buhen, and Hinderakers. The Pine Lake watershed conservation effort is highlighted, detailing soil erosion issues, community actions, and planned field days to showcase conservation techniques.
Twenty Hardin county high school students began work in June under the Neighborhood Youth Corps for 18 weeks. Enrollees will work 26 hours weekly for a government agency and join two hours of group counseling each week at sites including Eldora Community Hospital, Iowa Falls Hospital, National Guard Armory, and local schools and offices. The program, part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, aims to build employability through steady supervised work, sound habits, and planned education. Everett S. Rae serves as Project Director with Glen Hinders assisting as counselor for Hardin and Grundy counties.
A map shows the parade route for the six day Eldora Pioneer Days celebration marking the 106th anniversary of the Iowa Training School. The parade starts Friday June 21 at the Training School, travels east into Eldora, gathers bands and entries at Bob's Super Valu and Sno-Creme Drive In, proceeds to the courthouse square, turns north to Ith Avenue, then east to With Street, and south to With Avenue, ending near Ith Street.
Local church listings summarize weekly schedules for several congregations including Church of Christ, First Baptist, St. Paul Lutherans, United Methodist, United Church of Christ, and Christian Church Disciples. Entries note ministers, service times, radio programs, Sunday school, youth groups, prayer meetings, and upcoming events such as missionary talks and Vacation Bible School. A parade notice and community updates appear among broader notes.
Union News reports a series of family and friend visits. Mr and Mrs Ray Snittjer of Steamboat Rock and Mrs George Luiken of Eldora were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Devil Claybrook. George Brindle with Cecil Claybrook. Donald Knott and family from Des Moines visited Richard Knott’s home. John Henry Carter and Pearl Carter hosted visitors from Waterlog.
PVT. DALE SEATON of Ele dora has been promoted to Private First Class and will be stationed in Florida. His new address at Pic. Dale Seaton US 54928868 1st Ranger Co. Auxiliary Field Elgin Air Force Base Florida 32512. Gene Beshia spends this week visiting relatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Eldora school board seeks a June 24 vote to approve a $20,000 three year lease for two relocatable classrooms to ease crowding. The plan is a prudent temporary fix, allowing time for enrollment studies and a future permanent expansion. Location is on school property south of the elementary building. a 60 percent majority is required for approval.
Mrs Eo A Glotnqiuist of Minneapolis visits the homes of Mis bi Wisner Mle and M Shinto. Harm Polkerts family hosts visitors from Vietar. Merna Hammond, Reks Hint Pt Madison, Ronnie Blunt and Jim Kempker of West Point visit Harmimond home. Merna and Linda Thumeatomi stay with Mr and Mrs Dick Me Vos okt Marhson for a week.
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