Simester resigns as Steamboat Rock school head and AD
STEAMBOAT ROCK L A Simester superintendent of schools and athletic director for four years resigns effective year end. He will seek an education administrative post elsewhere. Simester’s tenure includes basketball and baseball coaching, strong football and girls teams, multiple Pine Lake titles, and involvement in curriculum upgrades and school lighting rewiring. He plans to complete his MA in Secondary Administration at Iowa University this summer.
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Steamboat Rock
L. A. Simester
Simester
Cornell College
Lexington
Ill
United States Navy
Steamboat School
K. E. Amsberry
Steamboat
Pirates
Rockettes
Pine Lake
Winterset
Monona
Deep River
Audrey Filbrandt
Ruth Kruse
Amsberry
Pirate Club
West Waterloo
Ottumwa
Cornell
Iowa University
County Rural Pupils Top State Averages In Tests
Hardin county rural students posted top scores in January Every Pupil Tests across 6th 7th and 8th grades in four subjects reading work study skills language and arithmetic. 68 pupils exceeded state averages with 33 in 6th grade 18 in 7th and 17 in 8th. Notable names include Terry Thompson Glen Frette Marvin Saathoff Marlys Varnum George Davis and others from multiple districts.
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Hardin County
College of Education
State University of Iowa
Hardin
Terry Thompson
Glen Frette
Concord
Marvin Saathoff
Etna
Marlys Varnum
Sherman
George Davis
Shirley Mossow
Phyllis Luttschwager
Kenneth Wasson
Koleen Knutson
Gene McMillen
Craig Bowme
Marcia Firstein
Buckeye Consolidated
Donny Roberts
Marilyn Carpenter
James Reed
Ellis
Barbara Heitland
Gary Homan
Eunice Roggers
Marlene Chaplin
Karen Debe
Sandy Wedgebury
John Reece
Bonnie Quaife
Gifford
Lyntha Colby
Robertson
Judith Griffitt
Pleasant
Sandra Schwebke
Betty Thompson
Alden
Carolyn Sweers
Sunrise Easter Pageant by Youth Fellowship Plans Rehearsals
The United Youth Fellowship of the Methodist and Congregational Churches will rehearse for a sunrise Easter pageant The Crucifixion to be presented at 7:00 a.m. Easter morning April 18 at First Methodist Church Rev John K Moore and Mrs Eastman Nuckolls direct the production featuring choral readings and drama with music Over 50 youths from both churches participate and more voices are urged to join the chorus rehearsals start next Sunday evening March 30 at 5 30 at the Methodist Church
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United Youth Fellowship of the
Methodist and Congregational Churches
John K. Moore
Eastman Nuckolls
Myre
Nuckolls
Perepas
EldoraResidents Call For Community Recreation Building
In Eldora a strong call for a supervised community recreation program and a building to serve all ages grows. County attorney Lester E. Ose, high school seniors Donna Laglan Dolores Dixon Janice Persons and Rev. John K. Moore voice support alongside Frank Sheldon and Evelyn W Lgon, highlighting needs for a dining hall, indoor facilities and year round activities for youth and adults, with potential funds from rural communities.
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Eldora
Donna Laglan
Dolores Dixon
Janice Persons
John K. Moore
Pine Lake
Frank Sheldon
Eldora School Board
Evelyn W Lgon
Polley 56 Dies After Stroke at Home North of Eldora
Bulletin reports C W Polley died at about 9:00 am Thursday at his home northwest of Eldora after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are being made by Andrie and Creps, with details to be announced. He was the brother of Harry Polley, who died March 2 after a sudden heart attack.
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C. W. Polley
Eldora
Andrie and
Creps
Mr. Polley
Harry Polley
St. Rock Host Hardin County Schoolmasters Meet
The April 3 Hardin county Schoolmasters club will meet in Steamboat Rock with a dinner served by the Band Mothers club preceding the session.
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ST. Rock
Hardin County Schoolmasters Club
Steamboat Rock
Band Mothers Club
Nursing Supervisor Speaks at Ackley Career Day
Mrs Mae Campbell district nursing supervisor was a principal speaker on the Ackley School Career Day program Thursday She spoke on nursing as a career and outlined highlights of her work in this field.
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Ackley
Mae Campbell
Two Teachers Turn In Resignations At Zldora School
Miss Sunny Clemons fifth grade and Miss Artie Van Wyk first grade have tendered resignations effective at year end. School board president Frank Sheldon announced Thursday morning. Interviews were held with about half the faculty Wednesday evening and the rest were to be called in Thursday evening. Many offered suggestions to improve conditions in their rooms, but most cited lack of space as a major issue. Contracts for next year were not yet written but expected by April 10 with a reply deadline of April 15.
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Sunny Clemons
Artie van Wyk
Frank Sheldon
Zldora School
Sheldon
Lutherans Raise Over $10,000 In 1 Day Canvass
St. Pauls Lutheran Church reported a 1 day canvass raised 10 477 10 from 28 teams among 475 members as part of a Synod campaign to fund education and missions. Rev Zimmermann noted a call from Peace Lutheran Church Wall Lake Iowa during services and a special meeting will be held next Sunday to discuss.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
John Zimmermann
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Zimmermann
Peace Lutheran Church
Wall Lake
Iowa
Will Explain Social Security at El Dora Courthouse
A Social Security representative will be at the El Dora courthouse next Thursday, April 3, from 10 00 a m to 12 noon to discuss revised benefits with interested persons. Persons 65 or older who have worked at least 1 1/2 years since 1936 in a Social Security covered job may be eligible for monthly retirement benefits and should discuss their status with the representative.
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Social Security Office
Waterloo
Eldora
Miss Ella Hoyt Named Deputy Clerk of Court
Miss Ella Hoyt has been appointed deputy in the office of Clerk of the Court Fred L. Miller, assuming duties last Monday. She previously served as assistant since last May to the former deputy Mrs. Jack Piper, who has resigned.
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Ella Hoyt
Fred L. Miller
Jack Piper
Last Rites For George Wilson
George R. Wilson father of Clyde Wilson Eldora died Tuesday in a Creston nursing home funeral services were held Thursday at Lorimer with burial at Shannon City He lived in Eldora 15 years with his son before entering the Creston home about two years ago He was born April 28 1869 His wife died about 40 years ago He is survived by two daughters Mrs L H Sten Lorimer and Mrs George Phillips Nichols.
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George R. Wilson
Clyde Wilson
Eldora
Creston
Lorimer
Shannon City
Wilson
Clyde
L. H. Sten
George Phillips
Nichols
Quartet Will Present Program At SR Church
The Seminary Quartet of the Theological Seminary University of Dubuque will present religious music and novelty songs next Tuesday evening April 1 at the Presbyterian Church Steamboat Rock starting at 745 pm. Duane Ferris student pastor since 1950 is a member along with Robert Coperly Davenport John Elliott Sheriffs Mound Iowa and Kenneth Coffman Takoma Park Maryland. Ferris will be ordained into the ministry this spring. Public invited and an offering will be taken.
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Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
Steamboat Rock
Duane Ferris
Robert Coperly
Davenport
John Elliott
Sherifls Mound
Iowa
Kenneth Coffman
Takoma Park
Maryland
Ferris
Ames Pastor To Address Lenten Service At Methodist Church
Rev Sam Nichols of Ames Collegiate Methodist Church will speak at the fourth Sunday evening Lenten service at First Methodist Church next Sunday at 7 30. Special music and nursery provided. Nichols recently toured Europe with the Methodist Peace Commission.
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First Methodist Church
Sam Nichols
Nichols
Ames Collegiate Methodist Church
Europe
Peace Commission of the
Methodist Church
Sorensen Enters Supervisors Race for 1954 Term
Sam Sorensen, Union John Deere dealer and former Union mayor for three terms, enters the 1954 Board of Supervisors race as a late candidate. He has lived in Union since 1916 after immigrating from Denmark, served eight years on the town council, and runs his implement store, with Odd Fellows membership noted.
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Sorensen
Union
Denmark
The
Odd Fellows
Dr Marcus Bach to Speak at Hubbard Church Event
Nationally known author and religion department head Dr Marcus Bach will speak at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Hubbard next Sunday March 30 at 3 00 pm. He has appeared widely in the county and is praised as an informal inspiring speaker. The visit is sponsored by Believers in a Better Way, a county group promoting nonwar solutions.
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Marcus Bach
Hubbard
The
State University of Town
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bach
Dr. Bach
Eldora Spring Opening Week Includes Free Movies and Contests
Eldora's annual Spring Opening tomorrow features free children’s movies at the New Grand Theatre starting at 2:00 p m with a double feature The Texan Meets Calamity Jane and Jungle Manhunt. A window display contest includes 35 merchants judged by artistic effect originality and spring spirit with 70 cash prizes for lucky telephone number guesses.
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Eldora
New Grand Theatre
Building Fund Donation Recalls Eldora Legion Habit
The Walter Sayer Post 182 of the Eldora American Legion, founded in 1919, has a long record of community service, including plans to raise up to 25,000 for a building fund. The post has supported the Memorial Hospital, youth programs, Santa visits, Boy Scouts, and local bands, maintaining a substantial $40,000 balance with history of fires and record losses.
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Building Fund
Good Old Legion
Eldora
Walter Sayer
Eldora American Legion
Legion
Becker-Chapman
American Legion
Edora’ American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion of Auxiliary
Post
Legionnaires
Bath House
Pine Lake
The
Junior Legion
the Post
Hawkeye Boys State
Soldiers Relief Commission
Walter F Sayer
Wisner Opera
Smith
Keen Race for Supervisors Board Is Forecast
Two new nomination papers were filed just before the deadline, completing Hardin County’s primary slate. Sam Sorensen (D) seeks the 1954 Board of Supervisors term, and P. J. Wilson (R) enters the sheriff race. Four county officials face no opposition. The Board of Supervisors race features Merle Johns (D) and Martin J. Ryken (R) for 1953, with Hillis Wilson (R), George Berges (R), Sorensen (D), and Earl C. Marsh (R) vying for 1954. Sheriff Hodgson (R) was unopposed until Wilson filed. Shafer failed to file for county recorder. Other two-way contests: Harding county attorney between Walter Riordan and Lester E. Ose. coroner between Dr. R. C. Rogers and Dr. W. A. Johnson. Perry Wilson, former Eldora police chief, runs as Republican for Sheriff. veteran of World War I, 16 months overseas. He previously sought the GOP nomination in 1946. Marion Shore, Democratic candidate, was born north east of Eldora and has spent much life in Eldora.
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Hardin County
Sam Sorensen
Board of Supervisors
P. J. Wilson
Fred L. Miller
R. A. Scott
Julia Mulford
W. H. Lepley
Merle Johns
Martin J. Ryken
Hillis Wilson
George Berges
Earl C. Marsh
Paul Hodgson
Wilson
Walter Riordan
Lester E. Ose
R. C. Rogers
W. A. Johnson
Eldora
Perry Wilson
Frank Crippens
Marion Shore
Republican township clerks and trustees listed before deadline
A roster of candidates filed before Monday's deadline includes Otis Whitehead and Wallace H. Martin for New Providence Prov. Twp Terms 1953 and 1954, Henry B. Janssen and D. G. Arends in Ackley Etna, Cliff Simpson and Wilee Ward in Iowa Falls Jackson, C. A. Svendsen in New Providence Pleasant NP 1953, Thomas Tollakson Alden Buckeye Twp 1953, H. C. Roll Eldora Eldora Twp 1953, Roscoe H. Cain in Eldora Ellis 1953, Howard Sisam Hubbard Tipton 1953, Walter Balvant unexpired 1953-54, W. N. Moore Iowa Falls Hardin Clerk, Harold Cable Eldora Pleasant 1954, Robert Lettow Buckeye Buckeye Two Clerk, Herman Krause Alden Buckeye Two 1954, Walter Akers Iowa Falls Jackson 1954, Carl Kulow Hubbard Tipton 1953, L. E. Axtell Iowa Falls Ellis 1954, Charley J. Ryken Ackley Etna 1954, Lester Thompson Garden City Concord 1953, Pete Luiken Steamboat Clay Clerk, Alfred Gast Steamboat Clay 1963, Leo C. Paleske Steamboat Clay 1954, Justice Fred Frainer Ackley Etna Two, John E. Shugar Ackley, Otis O. Rule Ackley, C. Haase Eldora City, Fred Marshall Union, E. A. Ammann Ackley Constable of Etna Township, recorded with continued on page 5.
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Otis Whitehead
Wallace H. Martin
New
Henry B. Janssen
Ackley
Etna
D. G. Arends
Wilee Ward
Iowa Falls
Jackson
Cliff Simpson
Hardin
C. A. Svendsen
Harold Cable
Eldora
Pleasant
Robert Lettow
Buckeye
Buckeye Two
Herman Krause
Alden
Walter Akers
Carl Kulow
Hubbard
Tipton
L. E. Axtell
Ellis
Charley J. Ryken
Lester Thompson
Garden City
Concord
Pete Luiken
Steamboat
Clay
Alfred Gast
Leo C. Paleske
Fred ‘Frainer
Etna Two
John E. Shugar
Otis O
Rule
C. ‘ Haase
City
Fred Marshall
Union
E.A. Ammann
Etna Township
Frances P. Martin
H. D. W. Clemens
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Rev. Zimmermann
Pastorate
George Wilson
SR Church
John Deere
Hardlines
Goodyear Service
Tull & Probasco
Riggert's
Hodgson’s Furniture
Stone Electric
Vilmont Furniture
Firestone
Dickson's Hardware
Gamble Store
Ward's Radio & TV
Elec
Light & Power
Earl's Radio & TV
Anway Flower Shop
Crosley Farm Store
Service Printing
Eldora Bakery
Harry's Grocery
Diamond Bros
Daviel Candy Shop
Crossan’s
Dunn’s
Dry Good
Leuthold's
Star Clothing
Mark’s Drug
Cleveland’s
Graham's
Woodward's
Anderson Drug
R. M. Harrison’s
Ben Franklin
Pfander Jewelry
Brown's Shoe
Short's Shoe Repair
Modern Fashion
Santa
Le. 2
Gion
Bateson
John King
Glenn Wharrall
Vy Sawenenane
E. A. Bloomaqu
Albert Steinbman Sadar
M. Nyqu
Glenn Wht
James K. Hall
J. R Winn
E. Z Ryan
R. R. Bateson
H. W. Sto
Harry B. Moser
Fred Wehrman Ryan
Darrell Brown
M. Meepbecke
George Janssen
Leo Megan
John Beckemere
Paul Schaa
Robert Brown
Ust. Org
Gil
Ett
Nebrook
E. J. Inder
Ter
Elderg American Legion
Glenn Sheldon
R. R. Williams
J. D
Leonard
J. K. Hall
D. M. Nyquist
Mert Babcock
Glen Whorrall
J. W. Schlampp
H. W. Stonebrook
Leo F
George Shafer
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