08 May 1953
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1953
Page
1
A nationwide shift after World War II halves tuberculosis deaths in eight years due to chest x rays and health education. Hardin County's mass chest x ray program reflects broad public cooperation and aims to extend this victory to infantile paralysis and cancer, driven by dedicated health workers and researchers.
Sunday plans show submission of a modern frame church on the east portion of the current site, with a brick veneer and a basement kitchen. The project aims for a Bests first anniversary dedication in September and a Carnegie free public library dedication on May 12 with a strong list of trustees and staff.
The piece honors Mrs. Fannie Wisner Emeny, noting her quiet generosity that shaped Eldora’s history. It recalls her care for youths, public-spirited acts, and a lifelong Minnesota love of forests and lakes, with affectionate tributes from friends and references to families Gilman and Wisner.
The Eldora diamond ball team joins a Central Iowa league with Marshalltown, Ames, Grinnell, Grundy Center, Parkersburg, Wellsburg and Eldora. A local cleaning business expands its parlor under the drug store with new equipment to clean and reblock hats, boosting capacity and attracting customers.
Local families and friends from Fairfax and nearby towns gathered for dinners birthdays and anniversaries over the weekend engaging in visits with relatives from Eldora Des Moines Hubbard Zearing Steamboat Rock and Dougherty. Notable mentions include Alvin Borchers returning from Germany and extended families sharing meals and celebrations across several households.
Eldora’s Whisker Club details a humorous restaurant visit and local chatter. The piece includes notes on the town’s centennial celebration, diary snippets, and social happenings with named residents and nearby towns.
Miniature pizzas become a welcome change from crackers. Prepare in advance, then broil after chilling. Makes 8 Snack Time Pizzas with English muffins tomatoes green pepper onion cheddar and optional anchovy or mushroom toppings. Cayenne adds a kick. Serve hot with beer and paper napkins.
A church service is planned for 10 am with E Peters delivering the message in Rev EK’s absence. Sunday School follows at 10:45. A Friday potluck at 6:45 features a program after a business meeting led by local organizers. Dozens of neighbors and relatives visitors from Eldora Hubbard and nearby towns are noted with gatherings at multiple homes and shared meals throughout the week.
This seventh in a series explains that registrants deferred on June 19, 1951 or later remain liable for military training until age 35. A deferment extends liability to 35. an exemption does not. Class I-D includes National Guard members who enlisted before age 26.
A May 8 1953 Hardin County Index item lists several military draft classes including I-D I-S II-C H-A and IV-F with notes on ROTC student status college deferments and exemptions. It references deferments for agricultural and governmental officials and mentions family hardship and moral unfitness criteria.
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