17 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
1
W C Guenther, chairman of the Hardin County Infantile Paralysis drive, reports nearly $11,500 raised in the recent polio fund campaign, surpassing last year’s $8,500 and exceeding the unofficial $10,000 goal. County residents again demonstrate strong moral initiative and generosity spurred by last year’s epidemic.
The Herald-Index notes Eldora gains a new Kiwanis club alongside Rotary, forming two lunch type service organizations. It urges careful project choice to avoid overlapping with other groups and suggests mutual benefits from friendly competition and collaboration.
In Goshen Indiana the News-Democrat notes a quiet city political scene for the first time in two decades with no apparent write-in campaigns. The piece contrasts the calm with cautions from oculists about eye rubbing and humor about tax figures. It cites the Sioux City Journal on a Moscow conference’s chances hinging on broader agreement to Russia's terms.
Ken Reisinger and his C of C drive buzz on sidewalks as members buy three memberships at the Eldora greenhouse. A 1950 Chamber of Commerce membership is tied to a newsy mix of school relations, local fundraising, and broader town life including a potential new grade school and a rising budget puzzle.
A reader praises Cry, the Beloved Country as a moving indictment of Africa’s past century and a testament to Christian influence, while local items celebrate civic measures in Jasper Indiana, Eldora, Higwinsville, and religious emphasis week at Earlham College with plans for a new book and the Fellowship of the Unashamed. The column blends literary praise with community notices and anecdotal local governance initiatives.
A sermon argues the church survives by faith in Jesus Christ not by dogma or ritual. It rejects views of faith as creed or Fatherhood alone, stressing belief IN Christ as Son of God, Teacher, Sacrificer, and Lord, alive through believers. It cites converts like a young Moslem drawn to Christianity by missionary lives.
The Ivester Church of the Brethren reports remodeling progress and announces schedule if sanctuary is unavailable Sunday services will move to the Community hall. Church school 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Devotional glasses 7:00 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. April 2 to 7 Rev. Glen Weimer to lead a preaching mission with First Church of South Bend joining Ivester for the event.
Eldora reports include Allen Meader entering sheriff race, school election totals, and multiple civic notes. Fragments cover a census forecast for Eldora’s population, new bicycle lines, bids for local stores, and a minstrel show fund for Red Cross. Montreal hospital appointment for a local graduate and clock funding completed by 1920 and 1923 classes are noted among varied community items.
Sunday school at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 sermon Expendable Lives youth fellowship 6:00 Balcony Boosters meet Monday 7:30 parish hall WSC S groups Wednesday afternoon Group 1 Mrs Hodgson Group I Mrs Fagg Group DV Mrs Wood Group IV Mrs Flickinger membership training Thursday choir Thursday 7:30 third Sunday evening Lenten service 7:30 Congregational church nursery provided Sunday 11:00 for infants and small children worship inviting all to attend.
Reverend Ralph Ines presides at First Congregational Church with 11:00 Divine Worship and a sermon titled Practicing the Presence. Pilgrim Fellowship Seminar features William Dreier. church membership classes meet Thursdays at 7:15. The third Sunday evening Lenten service will be at 7:30 with Rev W R Bhiert delivering The Power of Persistence.
Father L Y oBonough, pastor at St Marys Catholic Church announces Sunday Masses at 10 a.m. Weekday Masses at 7 30 a.m. Confessions on Saturday at 4 p.m. Lenten devotions include Thursday at 7 30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 45 p.m.
John Zimmermann, Pastor, lists Friday to Sunday activities for St Pauls Lutheran. Friday and Sunday school teachers meet at 7 30 p m. Saturday confirmation classes at 9 40 a m. Sunday March 19 Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 00. Divine service at 11 00. Monday choir rehearsal at 8 00 p m. Wednesday Lenten service at 1 30 p m with choir rehearsal after the service.
The Herald-Index outlines Pine Lake conference basketball history in a serialized sports feature. It traces teams, key games, standout players, and pivotal seasons shaping the conference's competitive landscape across installments.
Marks Drug advertises Ar Pan Ex as a breakthrough treatment for arthritis rheumatism neuralgia and muscle joint and nerve pain. It claims to work through the bloodstream delivering rapid relief to aching areas and promises brighter life and restful nights with pain free days.
Sunday activities at Lawn Hill included a clarinet salon by Patty Dooley and guests from Hub bard. Several families shared meals in Radcliffe and Eldora homes. Remodeling at the Lawn Hill church added cupboards a work table and a new door with more wall work planned in spring. Travelers visit Davenport Marshalltown and Hubbard with plans to return soon.
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