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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1957
Page
7
An essay ponders how people judge others by differences in dress and customs. It argues that Western norms mirror “funny” native outfits and rituals, suggesting we are not markedly superior. The piece notes similar social pressures and conflicts across cultures and eras.
55 Years Ago 1902 Eldora notes a growing outflow of fine work horses to eastern markets. The Herald warns of a shrinking local supply if shipments continue, while detailing city and county news. Warren Rathbone buys Mrs. Marshall’s residence. C E Greer block work begins. Stadley Spurgeon move plans. election results list new officials. Phillip Leibsohn buys Ryan Follett stock. race meet promotion. J R Collins injures arm. tuberculin testing adoption. Hardin County deaths and court actions. school salary cuts. sheriff radio law enforcement. spelling contest entries and past winners.
Rumblings from The Town Pum recount Hubbard figures pressing Eldora’s gym need and a local crackdown on game machines. It cites Hardin county fairs in 1859, a 1922 highland band concert, and a taxi-needs birthday oversight, plus Rep Gross on a failed emergency corn bill and its impact on farmers, prices, and Soil Bank incentives.
A column mixes opinion on a Presley film and local cinema notices. It references reviews from younger audiences about Elvis and suggests the film might win an Oscar for bringing attention to a worthy conclusion.
Mrs. Maynard Cobb volunteers as chairman of the South Hardin Red Cross chapter drive aided by Auditor Fred Reed. Her effort rescues the chapter from needing a chairman, as she asks for volunteers to help during a busy farming season. Her service promises rewards in conscience, friendships, and insight into America’s humane mission.
The Pella Chronicle notes U S gross public and private debt at one trillion dollars defined as one million million or a trillion. It would stretch 3,900 times end to end in bills and has nearly doubled since 1945, rising 60 billion in 1955. Per capita share is 4,650 dollars and a family of four about 18,600. The piece questions impending cash demands and urges personal financial readiness.
Community items from Steamboat Rock record numerous Sunday visits and dinners in Eldora Parkersburg and Wellsburg. Notable events include birthdays and wedding anniversaries for the Daleske Nolice Nolte families. Word arrives of Mrs. Henry Zacharias's Chicago death.
A long list of Sunday suppers and dinners connects Hubbard Elma Alden Marshalltown Eldora Jesup and Des Moines. Guests include Mr and Mrs and extended families from Bunte Detje Dettham Mannetter Cordes and Wilkie among others. Several birthdays are noted with celebrations at multiple homes.
H A Lyons, long hard of hearing, perfects a transistor Featherlite in ear cordless hearing aid that lets him hear voices radio and clock ticks. Also announces wireless electronic glasses. Send for information from D W Egeland 1108 Lake Street Evansdale Waterloo Town with no obligation.
Local notices detail services at Friends Church led by Pastor Worthy A. Spring with events on March 24 including Bible School at 10 am and worships at 11 am and 7 30 pm Junior Youth and Young People programs. Honey Creek church lists Bible School at 10 am and services at 7 30 pm with joint Honey Creek sharing in Chester service. A community father and son banquet is set for March 26 with Harold Marsh as toastmaster and Rev John Moore of Eldora as speaker. Craig Moon of Cedar Falls visits from Wednesday to Sunday.
Sunday visitors from Nevada called on Mrs Alta Tillots in Ames while Owen Oxley and Amy Banks from Nevada visited. Mrs Vern Rhodes is recovering from Eldora Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sarah Reece celebrated her seventieth birthday with sisters from Marshalltown and Union guests. Pastors' Short Course attendees at William Penn College Oska loosa included Guilford Street Leslie McCargar Pauline Comly and Worthy A Spring. Floyd Rhodes returned from Iowa City after visiting Maggie Rhodes.
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