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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1957
Page
5
An editorial urges seniors to seek reliable advice from proven successful people, face adult standards, and not rely on others. It cautions about college independence, budgeting time and money, and making personal judgments. Readers are urged to observe, verify, and seek answers themselves rather than trusting every word.
Carl G. Sontheimer argues that industrial employers overlook creative potential in young engineers. He cites Edison and the Wright brothers as evidence that innovation often comes from nontraditional paths and hobbyists, not from formal degrees alone. He urges broadened personnel scouting to value innate talent and practical fundamentals.
J P Hardin of Citizens Savings bank hires individual safety boxes in a bank vault for public deposits. The piece notes looming library expansion, anticipated gifts for books, a Minnesota land purchase by C E Albrook, and describes local prosperity with new private turnout purchases. Also mentions athletic El dora high school team heading to Grinnell, Buckeye postmaster Edward M Kaughman, plus paving plans and a bank couple’s joyride in Grundy Center.
Long local column notes Joe Birkestrand opening Pine Lake Cafe last Sunday with plans to run it as a hub for picnickers and fishermen. The piece toys with possible cafe names reflecting its horn decor and old barn origins, while also listing multiple county updates, town figures, events, and small town curiosities from Hardin County including elections, awards, and community notes.
National Family Week highlights the home as peace’s foundation with a tribute to mothers and a nod to George Potgeter. The piece urges Home Economics Extension and Iowa State resources for towns and families, notes local activities for Senior Citizens, and warns against excessive federal school funding and overreach in education.
A Lake Mills Graphic piece argues the family farm remains central to American agriculture. It notes reforms in mechanization seeds and fertilizers have transformed farming into a business requiring skill and investment, while allowing broader family ownership and opportunity.
A column argues for local control of public grade and high schools with funding from community taxes. It cautions against state and federal overreach into local school curricula and governance. It notes Des Moines debates on required subjects such as two years of a foreign language.
A brisk ad promotes ITCH-ME-NOT promising relief from eczema ringworm insect bites and surface itch within 15 minutes with instant drying. It touts day or night use and notes Bremmer Drug Store as the place to buy.
The passing of Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin drew only personal condolences to Mrs. McCarthy. No remarks credited his work as greatly missed or particularly glorious.
Glenn Ford stars as an Army captain in Teahouse Of The August Moon at the New Grand Theatre. Machiko Kyo and Marlon Brando co star in this Pulitzer Prize winning comedy billed for Mothers Day week from May 12 to 15 with regular prices.
The Pella Chronicle reports a new warning network from Mound City Missouri to Fort Worth Texas. 176 towns now have bells triggered by pressure jumps as squall lines approach, while town radio and TV stations issue alerts.
A brief quoted column note laments the idle life of those with no job or goal. It argues lack of purpose leaves people tired constantly, even when idle, reflecting a Reinbeck Courier sentiment about work and rest.
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