13 Mar 1953
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1953
Page
1
Badge of the Helping Hand calls for expanded services at home and abroad. Red Cross spurges mobilize to aid victims in Arkansas and Georgia with blood, advice, and ongoing relief. Citizens urged to give next week to sustain humanitarian work and support service to armed forces.
The 1903 Eldora school election produced the unanimous choice of Dr. C. C. Gethman and Co. O. Ryan for the board. 124 votes cast. The south side street near the courthouse remains closed due to mud and unsettled earth from a sewer ditch work for the new library. Also notes on church memberships, local accidents, marriage licenses, and progress on a notable house.
Obituary memoir celebrates J Edson, a respected Eldora newspaperman and devoted church member who built roots in the community. Also notes a landfill disposal program starting May, Lakeland’s civic progress, springtime in Lakeland, and local reflections on the season and life.
Iowa State College economists Geoffrey Shepherd J C Purcell and C V Manderscheid forecast beef cattle prices will rise faster than hog prices in the long run as urban demand shifts away from fats and oils and incomes rise. They cite higher beef consumption in cities, reduced demand for carbohydrates, and income growth expanding beef purchases.
Rumblings note that the Jerald Lawlers have a five member boy team born within two weeks including twins. Eldora may see a Lawler lineup of five with two twins joining siblings as they grow. Floyd Van Tiger shines in Centennial Whiskey Club chatter with Cedar Falls and Grundy Center celebrations last year. Local election winner Bob Brown faces Miss grief in Monday school board results. A July 10 1900 Ledger clipping recalls a Decoration Day dusters return request from Mrs Underwood’s residence.
Simple Lenten meals use thrifty cereals as main ingredients. Crushed ready to eat cereals with butter or margarine create a quick casserole topping. Crisp coated baked egg nests use whole wheat flakes with salt and pepper for flavor.
The text notes concern over General Motors and Dupont links to government contracts and anti-trust scrutiny in Federal Courts. It highlights businessmen’ cautious stance on executive appointments and warns of unprecedented government scrutiny by independent business groups amid rising oil company price increases.
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