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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
10
Harold Burton announces candidacy for the nomination for Supergigor starting January 1962 in Hardin county, subject to Democratic primary on June 6, 1960. Lister Osm, Eldora, Iowa, seeks county attorney nomination, subject to Republican primary on June 6, 1960. State representative race mentioned with no details.
Hardin County notices announce candidates for Clerk of Court County Auditor and County Recorder. Names include Paul Waltar Fred I Millar R A Scot and Fred A Cross with election dates June 5 or 6 1960 in Hardin and surrounding areas.
William Holden Joan Caulfield Edward Arnold and others star in the all family comedy Dear Wife a Mother's Day feature at the New Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday. The film follows the beloved Dear Ruth in a light hearted continuation with a promise of smiles.
Notices announce Julia Mulford seeking the county recorder post and Paul Hodgson and Donald Lettow running for sheriff and another office in Hardin County in the 1960 primary. Also includes the incorporation of Pins Lake Motors in Eldora Iowa with 320,000 capital and a two-director board, officers elected yearly.
Local prompt asks readers to clear clutter by selling items they no longer use. Short guide emphasizes practical steps, timing, and safe transactions to turn unused belongings into cash. It stresses organization, pricing, and posting clear descriptions.
Weekend visitors and dinner guests fill the Lawn Hill note from Mrs. Abbie Eagan. Names include Port Sargent, Faye Duncan, John Davis, Franklin Hutchens, Willis Stowe, Evan Reece, J C Clingerman, Alva Coen, Clyde Knox, Jessie Balcom, Edith Crosley, Beecher Crosley, Charles Fink, and many others visiting from Zearing Cambridge Eldora Iowa Falls and more. Phyllis Broer wins second place at Perry music contest.
Fairfax school was dismissed at noon due to a large windstorm. Several social visits occurred: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tritton with Harry England at Alden. Mr. and Mrs. Max Barz with Otto Barz east of Eldora. Ruby Arn’s confirmation celebrated by Will and Mrs. Jones of Hubbard at their daughter Mrs. John Ellefson’s home. Henry Trittien and W. Q. Chaney also guests. An advertisement notes H. A. Lyons of Peoria offering a discreet wearable hearing aid, with full information available by writing to 400 South Washington Street, Peoria Illinois.
Jr. and family visited in Marshalltown Saturday while Mr. and Mrs. George King were in Des Moines Friday. Barbara Perkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Perkins, is absent from school with mumps.
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