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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1957

Page

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New Hubbard School Dedicated We Build Night

A new Hubbard school addition was dedicated Wednesday night with Dr. Ray Bryan as principal speaker on the topic We Build. Norman Maland led the ceremony. the Hubbard board of education presented history of the district. The addition includes ten rooms, a shop, science rooms, offices, a music room, library, and student lounge, with emphasis on natural light and vocational facilities.

Hubbard Community School Hubbard School Ray Bryan Iowa State College Norman Maland Hubbard Board of Education Harold Faust Ervin Kuhlman Raymond Andrews Carl Faust Henry Winter Adrian Boeke Ruth Taber Bess Radohl Floyd Ellson

Initiated Into Honorary Frat Alpha Omega Alpha Initiation

Laewell A. Luhman son of Mr and Mrs K D Luhman of Radcliffe was one of three juniors and thirteen senior medical students at the State University of Iowa to be initiated into Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical fraternity on April 24 He also belongs to Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Phi social medical fraternity and the Christian Medical Society He is married to former Jean Héglend of Radcliffe

Laewell A. Luhman K. D. Luhman Radcliffe State University of Iowa Alpha Omega Alpha Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Christian Medical Society Jean Héglend

Attempted Break-In Discovered at North Square Building

Deputy sheriff Robert Barr investigated an attempted break-in at the basement of a north square building owned by Mrs. W. G. Leslie. A Culligan water softener truck driver found tools, including a hatchet with a broken handle, a hammer, caulking iron, screwdriver, and pipe, left inside. The heavy wooden door was secured from the inside with a bar, and the last entry was about 28 days prior. Investigation continues.

W. G. Leslie Culligan Water Softener Iowa Falls Robert Barr Barr

Call From Japan Announces Soldier’s Return Flight

Mr and Mrs Herry Bersler operators of the White House Cafe at Pine Lake received a call Thursday morning from their son Pfc Terry Leaf saying he would sail from Japan about May 15 and arrive in the United States around the first of the month He will then come home on a 30 day fur lough.

Japan Herry Bersler White House Pine Lake Pfc Terry Leaf United States

Eldora approves gym auditorium bond for 225000

Eldora voters approve a 225000 bond to fund a new gym auditorium as officials plan final site layouts and begin quick action with architect Joe Borg. Board president Carroll Hobson and Supt Paul Simons announce plans while considering Burling property for the site and timing of construction.

Eldora Carroll Hobson Paul J. Simons Joe Borg Korg Hobson Washington, D. C Ned Burling Mr. Burling Burling Tom Monteith

Last Rites For Mrs A Kluck Eldora IA

Augusta Kluck a 94 year old resident of Eldora died April 30. Funeral services were at St Marys Catholic church Eldora with Father George Mahoney officiating. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery. Arrangements by Andrie and Creps Funeral Home Eldora.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Eldora Augusta Kluck George Mahoney St. Mary’s Harry Harrison Andrie and Creps

City Marble Champs Win Eldora Championship

Winners pictured with officials in marble contest. Front row Charles McMillen Wayne Peshia Jody Btonebraker. Back row Charles Pearce Howard Mulrs Henry Grobe Don Mathews. Peshia and McMillen, winner and runner up, will represent Eldora at Waterloo district meet with Andy Kasemeier of the local post.

V. F. WW. Journey Charles McMillen Wayne Peshia Jody Btonebraker Charles Pearce Howard Mulrs Henry Grobe Don Mathews Eldora Waterloo V. FC W Andy Kasemeier H I Pholw

Rural Mail Boxes Fail To Meet Regulations

Eldora post master J. R. Bahne says during two check rides this week about half of rural patrons lack names on their boxes. Regulations require white or aluminum boxes with the name in neat black letters about one inch high.

J. R. Bahne Eldora

Eldora Township Farm Bureau Meeting Tuesday

The Eldora Township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday at the Community Hall. Jack Butler, Eldora attorney, will discuss wills. Committee families include Dallas Raab, Roger Peters, Robert Wood, Harold Lett, and John Heilmich. A vote will decide whether meetings stay in the Eldora township community building or move to the youth building.

Elders Township Farm Bureau Pum Jack Butler Eldora Dallas Raab Roger Peters Robert Wood Harold Lett John Heilmich Eldora Township

Four New Divorce and Property Cases Filed Here

Four new cases are on file in the county clerk of court office overseen by Fred Miller. Darwin A. Wiarda filed a divorce petition against Sandra Wiarda on April 22. An April 29 filing lists Albert Steinberg Bessie Ell ers Reuben Steinberg Ellen Wheeler Maud Glafka John Reichard Edmund Reichard and Ruby Morrow versus Daphne Williams and guardian Ernest H Williams to establish rights shares and interests and partition sale proceeds. Doris L Burkette filed April 29 seeking divorce from Donald with attorneys Lundy Butler and Lundy. A separate petition asks $696.51 for a tractor purchased November 8 1956. Cameron Dickinson and Ose and Lundy Butler and Lundy appear as plaintiffs attorneys.

Fred Miller Darwin A. Wiarda Sandra Albert Steinberg Bessie Ellers Reuben Steinberg Ellen Wheeler Maud Glafka John Reichard Edmund Reichard Ruby Morrow Daphne Williams Ernest H. Williams Cameron, Dickinson and Ose Fern Lewis Lundy, Butler and Lundy Doris L. Burkette Donald Lundy Butler

Granzow Wins In I F School District Race

Douglas Granzow defeated Bruce Kelsey 96 to 49 in the sole contest for the new Town Walls community school district board. Granzow will serve a three year term and become the rural representative, replacing the Elle Run district on July 1. The remaining four members are from town and already serve on the board. write in votes and other totals are noted for several positions.

Douglas Granzow Bruce Kelsey Town Walls Granzow Kelsey Hardin Township Elle Run P. O. Porter R. W. Welden Royal Briggs Donald Buigh Cecil Jennings Robert Barlow Richard Miller Barlow

Six new cars and one new truck registered in Hardin county

Iowa Veterinary Supply Co. and several individuals ranges registered six cars this week in Hardin county. Vehicles include Ford and Chevrolet models with owners in Iowa Falls Eldora Steamboat Rock Union and Mabel Hilsabeck. A new Ford truck was registered by Everett Dale Hogers of Eldora.

Hardin County Iowa Veterinary Supply Co Iowa Falls Ford Donald C. Wilson Eldora Chevrolet Richard Pulse Reed Florence Baker Oldsmobile Gerhard Edna Kramer Steamboat Rock Pontiac R. V Mabel Hilsabeck Union Foard Everett Dale Hogers

Marriage License Issued in Hamp ton for Craighton Day

A marriage license was issued April 27 to Earl Craighton aged 18 and Sandra Day aged 14 of Hamp ton. The couple’s ages and location are noted.

Earl Craighton Sandra Day Hampton

Father Mahoney to Celebrate Silver Jubilee

Father George Mahoney of St Marys Catholic church Eldora will celebrate his silver jubilee on May 23 with special services at the church and 50 priests expected to attend. Dinner will be served by ladies of the church. Eldora Chamber of Commerce to wear string bow ties promoting Pony Daze May 25 through 2.5 with a large canvas sign declaring Eldora the Pony Capital of the World.

George Mahoney St. Mary's Catholic Church Eldora

Legion Conference Expected Over Four Hundred Attendees

More than 400 persons are expected to attend the spring conference of the Third District American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary in Janesville. Cedar Falls Post will host at Riviera Ballroom with registration at 9 00 a m. A forenoon service school, luncheon, and 1 00 p m sessions follow. District Commander C A Van Potter and District President Mrs Donald Swatzbaugh will preside. Delegates to the National Convention will be selected and the Waterloo Drum and Bugle Corps will perform before the banquet.

Third District American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Cedar Falls Riviera Janesville American Legion and Auxiliary C. A. van Potter Elders Legion Donald Swatzbaugh Vinton

Pine Lake State Park to Receive $10,000 Sluiceway Repair

As part of a 14 million dollar program for building and dredging lakes and improving state parks, $10,000 was approved for sluiceway repair at Pine Lake State Park.

B.L. Park Pine Lake

Neighbors Help Harvest 150 Acres On McDonald Farm

More than 50 neighbors and friends assisted on the Wilbur McDonald farm near Union as illness and death delayed work. About 150 acres were plowed and nearly finished by noon, with women preparing a noon meal and spectators posing for photos.

Wilbur McDonald Union Wayne McDonald McDonald Ralph Hilsabeck Linton McDonald Farm Chelsa Beach Clemons Neil Graves James Sparks Earl Weatherby Howard Norman New Providence A. Hoskins Audrey Miller Lyle A. Waters Ben Cobb Keith McDonald Seattle Wash Dakins Grant Zearing Implement Joe Glamnete Union John Deere Russell Perry Zearing Bob Bunn Harold Gilmore New Provinenece LaVerne Reece Clarence Hammill George Brindle Dick Cultien Howard Rogers Widge Martin Roger Sparks Mark Norman Otis Reece Jim Smith Charles Anderson Anton Glen Tasler D. T. McDonald Marshalltown Jerry Gravett Leo Dunn Leland Fiscus

Boys Take Car 2 Boats And Bike

Two escapees from the state training school for boys, ages 15 and 17, were captured near Flplon on Tuesday while returning to Eldora. Sheriff Hemmingway said they took a bicycle from Mrs Brinkman, stole a car in Eldora and abandoned it in Cedar Rapids, used a boat that wrecked at Palisades Kepler State Park on the Cedar River, then rode another boat to Cedar Bluffs about 10 miles west of Tipton.

State Training School For Eldora E. F. Hemmingway William Brinkman Cedar Rapids Palisades Kepler State Park Cedar River Cedar Bluffs Tipton

8th Grade Graduation in Buckeye Area

Rural Buckeye area schools plan graduation exercises at 7 30 pm on May 15 at Buckeye community hall. Fourteen Buckeye eighth graders will receive diplomas from Miss Anna Fosse and one Ellis number five district student from Miss Clara Doyle. County Supt. Kermith S. Huchn will distribute diplomas. Golf stag at Pine Lake CC results: Jim Tull won. four runners up tied for second. A second stag is planned at the Country Club next Tuesday.

Buckeye Anna Fosse Ellis Number Five Clara Doyle Kermith S. Huchn Pine Lake Country Club Jim Tull Norman Kunath Don Rhoads L. L. Scott Bill Megan

Summer church schedule announced for First Congregational El Dora

Marion Munsinger, Sunday school superintendent, disclosed a new summer timetable at First Congregational Church El Dora. Divine worship at 9 am and 10 am with Sunday school at 9 am, effective May 5.

Marion Munsinger First Congregational Church Eldora

Hearing Date Set on Accident Retrial Case

The hearing on Wellman vs. Reisinger in district court before Judge John Schamp is set for 0 am May 68. The case asks if a quot ient verdict was reached and whether jurors visited the accident scene during trial. Robert Wellman, a Marshalltown shoe clerk, won 95000 damages March 22 from a motorcycle truck collision last June. TO ATTEND SALES MEETING Around seven South Hardin county men will attend a D X Sunray Oil Co division dinner May 8 at the Tavern On The Green Wa terlog. Participants from Eldora include Hibbard Moore Jack Crosser and Kenneth J Cable Steamboat Rock will send Harold Luiken and Earl Stupp Maynard Chance from New Providence and Francis Brockway from Union.

Dale Reisinger Robert Wellman Marshalltown South Hardin County D-X Sunray Oil Co Tulsa Tavern-On-The-Green Eldora Hibbard Moore Jack Crosser Kenneth J Cable Steamboat Rock Harold Luiken Earl Stupp Maynard Chance New Providence Francis Brockway Union

Soil Conservation Members and Rotary Plan Joint Meeting

Soil conservation personnel from eleven counties and Eldora Rotary club members will hold a joint meeting at Pine Lake Country Club on June 4. The soil conservationists will lead the program.

Eldora Rotary Club Pine Lake Country Club

Brownie Troop VI Meets Friday

Brownie Troop VI met last Friday with eleven members present. Brownie songs were sung and members worked on Mothers Day gifts following the business meeting. Their mother daughter banquet will be held in the Scout room May 10.

Brownie Troop

Presbyterian Meeting at Steamboat Rock Church

The Waukon Presbyterial met at Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. Officers were installed and Treve Marshall, a Presbyterian missionary on furlough from India, address them.

Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church Treve Marshall India

Three Eldora Juniors Chosen for Hawkeye Boys State

Eldora high school juniors Jim Harms David Nehring and Doug Pulse were selected to attend Hawkeye Boys State from June 2 to 8. The trio, all of Eldora, are sponsored by Kiwanis Legion Legion Auxiliary and Rotary.

Eldora High School Hawkeye Boys State Jim Harms Hulda Harms David Nehring Alma Nehring Doug Pulse Richard Pulse Eldora Boys State Kiwanis, Legion, Legion Auxiliary Rotary

First Aid Class To Meet May 6

The South Hardin Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors a UK First aid course to be held in the Eldora courthouse court room at 7 30 p m on Monday. Mrs Wilson Hadley, chair man for first aid, urged interested residents to attend the 20 hour class. Bring or buy the first aid book and supplement at meetings.

South Hardin Chanter American Red Cross Eldora Wilson Hadley First Aid Red Cross

Court term begins May 8 and runs two weeks

The May term of district court will convene May 13 for a two week equity session with no jury to be chosen.

District Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Hubbard School Wisdens Tay Lowell’ Luhman Borg A. Kluck Eldora Township F. B I. F Father Mahoney Legion Conference C. A. VanPatter Harold Catcott Keosauqua Kenneth J. Benda Hartwick G.o.c NOLDS Eldora Ground Observer Corps Eldora Municipal Troy Jones C. A. van Patter Friends Burdette Randall Lewis Jefferson St. Anthony Larry Reece Ray Johnson Carl Norman Herb Borten LaVerne Maywood Whitten W. J. Thurber Liscomb Don Rogers Edna Norman Freida Taster Estelle Hoskins Marie Martin Alice Smith Hazel Cory Sylvia Gilmore Mary Cobb Miriam McDonald H-I Soil Conservation Brownie Troop VI Presbyterian Meeting Dale Pagel Bemidji, Minn
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