Geologist to survey Eldora clay deposits for potential industry
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering, officials discussed inviting a member of the Iowa Geological Survey to Eldora to inspect local properties with clay deposits. C. M. Dodd noted samples from the Marks farm show high firing temperatures and low fluxes, signaling possible use for fire clay products and a new ceramic industry. Hubert Meader leads the initiative and will convene further meetings as developments occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Geological Survey of the
States University of Iowa
Eldora
Doyle Felton
Harry €. Marks
C. M. Dodd
Department of Ceramic Engineering
Marks Farm
Dodds
Towans
Hubert Meader
Four Methodist Pastors Returned to North Iowa Churches
The Rev W R Ehlert was reassigned to Eldora church as the Methodist conference in Fort Dodge announced pastoral appointments. Three other Hardin county pastors were returned to their charges: Rev Co RR Yeager Radcliffe Ritsworth, Rev Dewey Lamprecht Owasa, and Rev Hen Harris Whitten Gifford. Ehlert comes from Shell Rock after four years there and has served locally since 1945, a graduate of Central Wesleyan College Warrenton Mo and Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ehlert
Eldora
North Iowa
Fort Dodge
South Hardin County
Co. RR. Yeager
Radcliffe-Ritsworth
Dewey Lamprecht
Owasa
Hen ‘Harris
Whitten-Gifford
Shell Rock
Ehlert
Central Wesleyan College
Warrentown
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston, DL
Hardin Co Farmers Share in Dividend Of Loan Association
More than 450 farmers and stockmen in Story Hardin and Hamilton counties will share a five percent dividend from the Central Iowa National Farm Loan Association of Nevada Checks totaling over 10000 are being mailed to farmers with Federal Land Bank loans through the cooperative. Secretary Treasurer H R Sapp said the payout comes from a dividend recently received by the association from the Federal Land Bank of Omaha. The land bank is owned by cooperative National Farm Loan associations in a four state area and the associations are owned by farmers who obtain land bank loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Hardin
Hamilton Counties
Central Iowa National Farm Loan Associaion of
Nevada
H. R. Sapp
Federal Land Bank
Cooperative Association
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Land Bank
Cooperative National Farm Loan Associations
Hospital Notes and Births Reported in Nebraska Localities
Hospital notes list patients including Barbara Paske Phil Baker Glen Downey Mrs John Wood Bert Dalesie Dr Fletcher H Herrald Leona Hardy Mrs John Pardun Louis Davzes Eldora Mrs John Fladler New Providence Mrs Doyle Lett Zearing Lois Jean Kuhlman Gus Lehmeier Mrs Margaret Hartwig Hubbard Mrs Solas Figard Seward Nebr Bakier Larwick Radcliffe Fred rick Heard Steamboat Rock Mrs Henry Seilaff Buckere Mrs Hart Saint Whitten Mrs Roy Vinsel Hearing Births Mrs Arthur Stein feldi Eidora boy June 26 Mrs Senneth Neeld MecCalisburs girl June 24 Mrs Merie Bolar Eldara bay June 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Paske
Phil Baker
Glen Downey
John Wood
Bert Dalesie
Fletcher H. Herrald
Leota Hardy
John H. Pardun
Louis Davzes
Eldora
John Fladler
New Providence
Doyle Lett
Zearing
Lois Jean Kuhlman
Gus Lehmeier
Margaret Hartwig
Hubbard
Solas Figard
Denied: Board Keeps Etna No. 5 Rural School Open
Hardin county board of education rejected a closure plan for Etna No. 5 rural school after petitioners opposing consolidation presented 21 names. Four county directors voted to support keeping the school, citing sufficient pupil numbers, community use, speech practice, and local identity despite repair costs and staffing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna No. 5
Hardin County Board of Education
M. Z. Albers Monlay
Ackley
No. 5
Countty Board
Wm_ Hoffman
Radcliffe
Ben Jaspers
Steamboat Rock
Leo L. Nott
Alden
Ben Topp
Jerome Beach
Eldora
Adolph Weber
Iack Neuenhoven
Etna No 5
Anang P
Kiwanis Horse Show Here Sunday
Eldora consolidated schools undertake summer improvements including library revamp with check out system and book shelves. Bernadine Landon will supervise library operations and train student librarians. Building redecorations include painting and new lockers in the boys dressing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Consolidated Schools
Bernadine Landon
New Cars Line Up Across Iowa Towns
A long list of automobile brands and buyers appears for Eldora, Iowa Falls, Ackley, New Providence, Union, and surrounding areas. Names include Ford, Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Nash, Packard, Plymouth, Desoto, Stude baker, and more with buyers such as John and June Bauer, Dr. R. J. Buzzett, and William Maynard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
June Builer
Eldora
Ford
Herbert J. Lettew
Alden
N. Erickson
Iowa Falls
Ernest Daleske
RC. Rath
Ackley
Chevrolet
Carsten Bros
Wilce E. Ward
Buick
Otis Wierson
Radcliffe
D. M. Nyquist
R. ¥. Sutton
Cadillac
C. A. Kilderhouse
Oldsmobile
Arnold B. Simpson
Chrysler
Will Ziegenhirt
Hubbard
R. Beach
New Providence
John Lane
Junor
Union
Nash
Dale Hicks
W. E. Loveless
H. M. Rummel
Packard
Perle Warner
C. J. Mogle
Clyde Brooks
Robert Caruth
Walter Garland
Swift and Company
George
Margaret O. Wendel
Plsmouth
Edsel Lorenzen
Paul W. Fuller
Hidora
Frank
Jessie Bartling
DeSoto
Wiliam W. Maynard
Ruth G. McDaniel
Marshalltown
Kaiser
Donald M. Fuller
Iowa Chevrolet
Darrel
Elaine Huffman
Funeral Services For Mrs. Essig 86 Held Today Ivester Eldora
Emma Oral Essig 86 longtime Ivester resident died at home in Eldora Tuesday evening. Funeral at 2 pm today in Ivester Methodist church conducted by Rev. Ehlert and Walter Heisey with burial in Melrose cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Freed Dale Reisinger Delbert Kurkdorffer Seth Muller Dale Calloway Glen Calloway. honorary bearers George Schwarck Jud Smith John Calloway Pearl Bowers Dan Moser Frank Arnold. She was born Oct 29 1863 in Henry county Illinois and died June 27 1950 in Eldora after a lingering illness. She married John F. Essig on Dec 24 1884. three children Alta O Borke Fredrick A and John M survive along with six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Oral Essig
Ivester
Eldora
W. KR. Ehlert
Walter Heisey
Ivester Church
Melrose Cemetery
Robert Freed
Dale Reisinger
Delbert Kurkdorffer
Seth Muller
Dale Calloway
Glen Calloway
George Schwarck
Jud Smith
John Calloway
Pearl Bowers
Dan Moser
Frank Arnold
May Cobb
Raymond Blackman
Will Zeltman
Emma Oral Sayre
Solomon and
Paulina Sayre
Henry County
Grundy County
John F. Essig Iz
Alta O
Herman Borke
Fredrick A
John M
Essig
John
Hickenlooper to Deliver Campaign Speech in Hardin County
Hardin County Republican officials announced United States Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper will make a major campaign speech in Hardin County during the summer or early fall. General W. H. Wilbur of Highland Park will speak at a Republican rally in Town Falls on September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Butler
Hardin County
Republican Central Committee
United States
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Wate Hickenlooper
W. H. Wilbur
Highland Park
Tfl
Town Falls
Lawn Hill Lumber Company Holds Annual Meeting
A large turnout of Lawn Hill Lumber stockholders and families gathered at the New Providence school gymnasium for the annual meeting presided by President Fred Mitchell. Directors B R Wood and Wilson Hadhey were replaced by Henry Howard and Oren Dreier for three-year terms. Lewis Lacher filled the vacancy left by Frank J. Lerner's death. The report showed gross income 380,133 with net savings of 42,388.25 after expenses and patronage refunds. patronage dividends 27.00 and federal income tax 2187.32, with total surplus 1,521.22. A talk by Albert Koolbolt of Webster City on cooperative companies followed. Ice cream and copies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Lawn Hill Lumber Company
Fred Mitchell
Philip Rush
Frederick Marsh
Richard Whitehead
Joe Williams
L. M. Henry
Iowa Falls
Frank Anderson
Des Moiines
Tedands Alsocai
Howard Dreier
B R. Wood
Wilson Hadhey
Henry Howard
Oren Dreier
B. H. Wood
Lewis Lacher
Fii
Frank J. Lawler
Albert Koolbolt
Webster City
Archer Graduates From Northwestern University
Gordon G. Archer, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Archer, graduates from Northwestern University Evanston TN with a Bachelor of Science in business administration on June 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon G. Archer
Glenn Archer
Northwestern University
Evanston, TN
Strike disrupts mail delays halt local train
The switchman strike congests U S mails delaying the morning train near Osbaskoss until after 11 a m. Postmaster J K Buhne links the delay to the strike. The absence of mail hurt front page pictures, forcing a reprint. If the train arrives in time, Tuesday’s Herald Ledger will run the scheduled photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Oskaboss
J. K. Buhne
Herald-Ledger
Hudson Park Fund Near Halfway Mark
The Wildlife club's Hudson Memorial park fund nears the halfway mark with $95 raised by Wednesday. The club aims for $2000 as new contributors join including E. T. Brown Paul Clark E B Crosley Ralph Dickson Henry Gellhorn Steamboat Rock George Grantow Howard Harris Roy Hayden K Huff H P Janssen Steamboat Rock George Lindaman Wellsburg Jay New Comer Lester Ose Frank Pearson Frank Petty Ted Rubovw Marvin Schwebke Marion Shore Dr H W Stonebrook Earl Travis Wallace Upton W H Vilmont Chas West Claude Winter Iowa Falls. E J Andrie and James G Bales head the drive urging donations to reach the goal quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildlife Club
Hudson, Memorial Park
E. T. Brown
Paul Clark
E. B. Crosley
Ralph Dickson
Henry Gellhorn
Steamboat Rock
George Grantow
Howard Harris
Roy Hayden
K. Huff
H. P. Jansssen
George Lindaman
Wellsburg
Jay Newcomer
Lester Ose
Frank Pearson
Frank Petty
Ted Rubovw
Marvin Schwebke
Marion Shore
H. W. Stonebrook
Earl Travis
Wallace Upton
W. H. Vilmont
Chas. West
Claude Winter
Iowa Falls
E. J. Andrie
James G. Bales
Band to Play July 4 At Pine Lake Beach
The Eldora municipal band will give a Fourth of July concert at Pine Lake Beach in Pine Lake State Park starting at 4 p.m. Conductor Wayne Aurand announced the program on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Beach
Eldora Municipal Band
Pine Lake State Park
Wayne Aurand
Independence Day Closure and Pine Lake Trail Ride
Eldora stores will close July 4 for Independence Day observance. Pine Lake Saddle Club officers announce a trail ride at six o'clock this Friday evening, starting at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Pine Lake Saddle Club
Bell Sues Morris for 432 Trial Claim in District Court
Alfred F Bell of Steamboat Rock filed a district court petition against Morris Elders of Elders alleging a March 1949 debt of 432.49. Bell claims Elders in the suit promised oats and signed a note for the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred F Bell
Steamboat ‘Rock
Morris 'Mar
Elders
O Neill Starts House Near Harold Shepherd Home
The foundation was poured for a house by Bill ONeill in the Eddington addition north part of the city. The H shaped ranch will face fourth street two lots south of the Harold Shepherd home, in a block bought by Charles Bowman. Contractor is Walter Wehrman. ONeill sold his present home to John Lachess who will move in July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Oneill
Eddington
4Th Street
Harold Shepherd
Charles Bowman
Walter Wehrman
Oneill
John Lachess
Two Charges Filed After Club Raid
The raid on the club Saturday by Sheriff Paul Hodgson uncovered punchboards and illegal liquor devices. Meeks waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the district court grand jury on charges of illegal possession of gambling devices and selling liquor where beer is sold. Bond was set at 500 on each count with grand jury session set for October 15 as the court term opens October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherff
Paul Hodgson
Jaste
Fred Marshall
Union
Meeks
District Court
Grand Jury
Butler Will Resign G.O.P. Helm in Eldora Scene
Central committee disclosed Butler will not seek another term as GOP chair. Eldora attorney Butler cites press of business. Leo F. Wolcott named possible successor and C. A. Norman acts as chairman for today’s GOP meeting and the Democratic convention convenes in the Eldora courtroom for routine party business and delegate selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Butler
Hardin County Republican Central Committee
G.O.P
Butler
Eldora
Central Committee
Leo F. Wolcott
Wolcott
C. A. Norman
New Providence
Eidora
Eldora Herald Ledger and Hardin County Index Price Increase
Newsprint costs push single copy price to 10 cents starting July 1. Stand price raises apply only to newsstands and office copies while yearly subscriptions stay unchanged. Combined rate for both papers remains 4 dollars per year in Hardin and neighboring counties. Mills seek anticipated needs for the next year after wartime allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Hardin County Index
Hardin
Algona Man Buys Harold's Store Here
Algona resident purchases Harold's grocery in town from Harold Brinkman of Algona and Harold Wohl of Emmetsburg. Fixtures sold, stock invoicing planned this week. Store opened a year ago this month and closed June 17. Manager Jerry Gronwall will stay for one week with the new owner who will move to California to work with his father-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Algona
Harold Brinkman
Harold Wohl
Emmetsburg
Jerry Gronwall
California
Eldora Pony Show Awards Desk Ribbons Amid Local Entries
In the Eldora Steamboat Rock region, the second annual children's pony show at Wolf Pony Farm near Marshalltown awarded 14 ribbons. Winners include Steve Piike on Flash, Gordon Reisinger on Prince, Jessie Hanson aboard Kang, Danny Lee on Prince, and Gordon Reisinger on Red Pepper, with participation by Ed Bear, Gary Wash, and others across age groups and pony types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Steamboat Rock
Wolf Pony Farm
Marshalltown
Sider
Steve Piike
Skippy
Ed Bear
Seca
Gorden Reisinger
Prince
Jessis Hanson
Jessie Hanson
Gordon Rei
Gordon Reisinger
Jesse Hanson Agate
Aera Kippr
Gary Wash
Steve Piske
Dairy Sale Scheduled at Eldora Lavestock Pavion
A special dairy cattle sale will be held at Eldora Lavestock Sales Pavion at 7 30 p m Saturday July 1. A total of 82 head will be offered at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Lavestock Sales Pavion
County Education Budget Adopted
Herdin county board of education adopted a budget estimating 185L expenditures at 10,300 dollars. A public hearing is set for Monday July 17 from 2 to 4 p m in the county superintendent's office for taxpayers to speak as required by law. The 1951 budget shows a 2,000 dollar reduction from the current 10,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herdin County
Steckler Heads Library Again At Eldora Meeting
Dr. J. F. Steckler was reelected president of the Eldora public library board at a Monday meeting. Kaas, Luther college graduate, will take over librarian duties effective July 1, succeeding Nancy Ney who is to be married. Janet Schmidt will be assistant for the summer. Other officers named were Mrs. Fred Wehrnan as vice-president and Mrs. Eldon McVeetr as secretary treasurer. The board moved meeting time to the first Monday evening each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Public Library
J. F. Steckler
Kaas
Luther College
Nancy Ney
Janet Schmidt
Fred Wehrnan
Eldon McVeetr
Eldora Kiwanis to Stage Big Night Show Sunday
Eldora Kiwanis club launches first community event at fair grounds ring Sunday at 7 30 p m with over 400 in cash and ribbons for five placings per class Top prizes include 20 45 in most classes and 5 in ponies under 44 inches Rain date set for July 7 Thirty nine business firms back the all sponsored show Lyle Hubbard chairs the committee with R A Scott Cecil Rooks and others active Ringmaster Hubbard announcer Rooks judge Kellum All sponsor list featured See page 7 Sec Hi for sponsors Dr F H Herrald admitted to Eldora Memorial hospital with serious throat ailment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Kiwanis Club
Fairgrounds
Kiwanis
Lyle Hubbard
R. A. Scott
Cecil Rooks
Eastman Nuckolls
Sec. Hi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Church
Etna 5
Eldora School
Supt
F. K. Schmidt
Joe Saylor
Ives Allbee
Pere
Sen. Hickenlooper
Lawn Hill Lumber ‘Company
Anuditor
Archer
Hudson Park Fund
O Neill
Steamboat
Dairy Sale
Three Ladd Sisters
Ional Champ
Iship Circuit
Steckler
Robert Bessman
Buckeye
LaDonna Miller
William E Elier
Ranchife
Bessie Steinberg
Eldore
F. H. Herrald
Eldora’ Memorial Hospital
Eastman McEogels
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