Union Man Dies After Car Crash Near New Providence
Ralph J. Westcott 24 of Union died at Eldora hospital from chest injuries and facial lacerations after his 1940 Ford overturned six miles south of New Providence when he failed to turn at a county road intersection. He was returning to a Hubbard area farm after visiting his parents. the body rests at Biersborn funeral home with funeral at Union Christian church conducted by Rev. Lyle Childs. Burial at Mount Auburn. Westcott, born Feb 6 1926 in Benton county, served in the Pacific and occupation duty in Japan, later in the reserves, and received multiple medals. He is survived by parents six brothers and five sisters.
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UNION
Ralph J. Westcott
Jake Westcott
Eldora Hospital
New Providence
Westcott
Hubbard
Dave Reece
Biersborn Funeral Home
Union Christian Church
Lyle Childs
Mount Auburn
Ralph Jake Westcott
Benton County
Black Hawk County
Fort Snelling
Minn
Hawaii
Philippines
Japan
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Peathers
Mark Westcott
Waterloo
Millard Redix
Parkersburg
Allison Westcott
Frank Westrott
Yakima
Wash
Wendell Luiken Hurt In Tractor Mishap
Steamboat Rock report says Wendell Luiken was adjusting a troublesome tractor when it rolled onto him on the high grade road north of his farm home northwest of Steamboat Rock. He was pinned beside the road and found by Albert Zimmermann. taken to Eldora hospital with a crushed left chest and severe facial injuries.
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Steamboat Rock
Wendell Luiken
Luiken
Albert Zimmermann
Mr. Luiken
Eldora
4-H Banquet Set For Monday In New Providence Gym
Hardin County's annual 4-H banquet for both girls and boys will be held Monday evening at 6 30 in the basement of the New Providence gymnasium. Dean Barnes extension youth assistant notes a meal by New Providence Friends church women will precede programs. Achievement awards will be given to the 4-H members, group singing will be led, Doyle Felton secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will speak, and David Piper of Eldora will perform magic.
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Hardin County
New Providence
Dean Barnes
New Providence Friends Church
Doyle Felton
Chamber of Commerce
David Piper
Eldora
Armistice Day Observed at Eldora School Assembly
Armistice Day will be observed in Eldora school during the last period today. At a high school assembly Rev Ralph B Imes will speak on Our Borrowed World and 16 vocal music students will perform. Rev John Ziminsrvann will address the junior high.
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Eldora
Ralph B. Imes
John Ziminsrvann
Igh
New Town Hall and Fire Station Opened in Steamboat Rock
The new concrete block town hall and fire station in Steamboat Rock hosted its first council meeting and will house the general election for Clay precinct. The building measures 27 by 42 feet with a 14 by 26 foot council room. tile work was by Leane Vinton and carpentry overseen by Roger Gast. A jointly purchased fire truck will serve Steamboat Rock and Clay township, operated by a 14 member local fire department.
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Steamboat Rock
Clay
Leane Vinton
Eldora
Roger Gast
Clay Township
Collision Damages Cars In El Dora After Midday Crash
Cars driven by Bob Seggerman and William Hoag collided near the intersection of 1th street and 16th avenue in southwest El Dora shortly before 1 pm Thursday. Hoag, a school teacher, traveled west in a 1948 Chevrolet while Seggerman headed south in a 1950 Pontiac. Mrs Seggerman suffered a small scalp wound after being thrown from the vehicle. Hoag was alone in his car. Seggerman operates Whink Products Co. ere.
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Bob Seggerman
William Hoag
Eldora
16Th Avenue
Hoag
Seggerman
Whink Products Co
Hospital Board And City Council Task Finances
Eldora hospital commission and the city council discussed funding the new hospital addition. About 9 407.36 is owed to Gethman Construction plumbing contractor and the architect, with 2 000 on hand from the board and 700 from the city. Deficiency warrants were suggested to cover the remaining 5 700, pending architect consultation and possible contract renewal with Blue Cross for hospital services.
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Eldora Hospital Commission
City Counnel
Gethman Construction Company
Lyman R. Lundy
Wm. Buettler
Siotux City
The
Blue Cross
Eldora Students Tour Tama Reservation Sites
About 55 Eldora seventh graders will tour the Tama Indian reservation Monday as part of Iowa history studies. They will visit the Indian school burial grounds and Indian houses to collect material for class discussions later.
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Iowa
Eldora
Tama
Cook Elected by Farm Bureau in Hardin County
Maurice Cook of New Providence was elected president of the Hardin County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Radcliffe with 110 attendees. Other officers named include John Jaspers of Steamboat Rock as vice president Dallas Raab of Eldora secretary and H D W Slemons of New Providence treasurer. New officers include women’s committee leaders and township directors for 1951. The meeting included group singing and a reading of last session minutes with a building fund nearing $10 000.
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Maurice Cook
New Providence
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Radcliffe
John Jaspin
Steamboat Rock
Dallas Raab
Eldora
H. D. W Slemons
Cook
New Bureau
Providence Township
Ray Lake
Iowa Falls
Lester Kaufman
Fred Vinton
Maurice Look
Wendell Clampitt
Trousdale
Alden
Chet Madlin
Ellis
Wim
Moore
Hardin
Ernest Prisbie
Jackson
Ted Broer
Pleasant
Lawrence Beach
Providence
Francis Krueger
Grant
Howard Sisam
Tipton
John Jaspers
Clay Township
Buckeye
Concord
Etna
Sherman
Union
Dean Barnes
Extension
Radcliffe Legion
Ralph B. Imes
Wm. Leverton
County Bureau
Paul Glenney
Cere
H. D. W. Clemons
100 000 Hunters To Open Pheasant Season Saturday
Census data forecast more than 100000 hunters for the pheasant season opening at noon Saturday November 1. Conservation officials urge killing only roosters and returning hens to preserve future hunts, and remind hunters to obtain landowner permission and follow safe firearms rules.
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Ringnecks
Conservation Commission
Dollar Days Mercy? Eldora Firms Boost Phone Quiz Rewards
Eldora business houses join a Dollar Days promotion with phone quiz rewards and a kiddies treasure hunt. Merch certificates, worth $1 in trade, will be given to callers answering the slogan Eldora Dollar Days November 15 and 19. Over 200 certificates ready. hunt on court house lawn November 15 with sections by grade.
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Eldora
Herald-Ledger
Chamber of Commerce
Eldora Bakery
Schumacher Grocery
Goodyear Service
Leuthard'’s
Star Clothing and Shoe Co
Marks Drug
Tull and Probasco Hardware
Riggert's
Ruben and Willcox
Modern Fashion
Services at Hubbard for Geo Eller 85
George Eller, 85, died Sunday evening at WesternOId Peoples Home Cedar Falls. Funeral held Tuesday at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church. Led by Rev E E Peters with former pastor Rev P F McKinley assisting. Eller longtime Hubbard resident. Survived by daughter Jessie Moore Nevada.
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Hubbard
George Eller
Cedar Falls
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. E. Peters
Evergreen Evangelical United Brethren Church
Eller
P. F. McKinley
Jessie Moore
Nevada
Peterson to Speak At Baptist Church
The Rev. H. C. Short will present a slide program from his European trip at First Federated Church Des Moines next Sunday evening. At Eldora Baptist church the Rev. Arnold Peterson recently back from Africa mission work will speak at the evening service. Brownies visit Herald Index shop with leaders Artie Ruth Van Wyk and Calleen Godwin. Frances Watters and Emma Burke return from Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, visiting Switzerland France England and Ireland. Pheasant release bands show birds released in Pleasant and Union townships in July 1949 with some reports to Des Moines Dayton and local residents.
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H. C. Short
First Federated Church
Des Moines
Eldora Baptist Church
Arnold Peterson
Africa
Artie Ruth van Wyk
Calleen Godwin
Herald-Index
Rome
Frances Watters
Emma Burke
Switzerland
France
England
Ireland
I Cc
O. Rubow
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
State Conservation Commission
Pleasant Township
Union
Dayton
More Enrollees Sought for Eldora Adult Evening School
Eldora's adult night school seeks more enrollees to reach a 20 participant cap across courses. Beginning sewing needs six more, women's recreation four more, advanced sewing 19 enrolled, crafts 18, bookkeeping 14, ceramics 11. Agriculture and men's recreation volleyball can accept more. Ten week classes start Wednesday, Nov 16. enrollment blanks with $1 down on $2.50 tuition are in the Eldora Newspapers.
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Eldora
Union Thanksgiving Service Planned by Eldora Churches
The Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, church of Christ and Assembly of God will hold a joint Union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church on Nov 22 at 8 00 p m Rev H C Short will lead Chaplain Howard Blandau of the weaving school will deliver the message Rev L R Schuler will read the Scripture and offer the prayer Mrs Thomas Irwin will present an octet of boys from the training school Wilber Jackson will sing The offertory supports the local ministerial group and the Good Friday service
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Eldora
Baptist
Congregational
Methodist
Church of Christ
Assembly of God
Baptist Church
H.C. Short
Howard Blandau
Waining School
L. R. Schuler
Thomas Irwin
Ichoa
Wilber Jackson
Armistice Day Closures Urged By Eldora Chamber
The Eldora Chamber of Commerce retail board urges local businesses to close during Armistice Day observance tomorrow at seven o clock. They propose closing at six o clock for the remainder of the day to honor the event.
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Eldora’ Chamber of Commerce
Cay
County Home Wing Approved by Voters
Voters approved a 370000 addition to the county home by 2241 to 1180, authorizing a half mill property tax for five years. In the same ballot, residents voted against calling a constitutional convention to reapportion Iowa legislature, 1703 to 197.
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Board of Supervisors
Hardin Epunthins
Iowa
Solicitors Read To Launch CROP Drive Next Week
Solicitors prepare to visit Hardin county families Sunday November 12 designated CROP Sunday to raise funds for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. More than 150 volunteers will seek donations to buy surplus cereals for relief overseas aided by Catholic Rural Life, Lutheran World Relief, and Church World Service.
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Wendell Clampity
C.R.O.P
Hardin County
Christian Rural Overseas
Ted Broer
New Providence
Iowa
Edward Ezerguilis
Latvia
Jim Idso
Alden
Evalde
Milda Vindedzis
Butler County
United States
Europe
Asia
Catholic Rural Life
Lutheran World Relief
Church World Service
Navy Enlists Roger Armstrong From Eldora High
Roger Armstrong enlisted in the U S Navy last Wednesday and departed for San Diego California He is a graduate of Eldora high school last May.
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NAVY
Roger Armstrong
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Eldora High School
Hardin County Votes Solid Republican In 1940s Election
Hardin County set a record with 7 246 total ballots as voters leaned Republican in the general election. U S Senator Hick enlooper and Governor Beardsley posted strong margins, while a tight county race saw Hillis Wilson defeat incumbent Wilson Hadley by 411 votes. Sheriff Hodgson and state legislators also won by wide margins amid heavy straight-ticket voting trends.
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I Hickenlooper
Lovelani
Beardsley
Gillette
Gross
Babcock
Gall
Batesonsone
Urdahl
Fae Eeeree
Dalle
Alter
Wippman
Ork
Miller
Seas Ace
Reynolds
Shore
Recorder
Mulford
Coroner Gray
Cole
Wilson
Hadley
de Temeran
Burton
van AI
Sayoud
Fjee AG
Hardin County
U. S
Mardin
U.S
Rourke B. Hickenfooper
Albert, Loveland
William S. Beardsley
Lester Gillette
Hickenlooper
Hillis Wilson
Hills Township
Wilson Hadley
New Providence
Loveland
Sore
Paul EH
Hodgson
W. Marlon Shore
Providence Township
H. R. Gross
Waterloo
Washington
G. GO
James O. Babcock
New Hampton
Bateson
R. R. Bateson
Gidora
Hite
Rodney Urdahl
Belmond
Wright
Hamilton
Paul Walter
Union
Harold Wippman
Hubbard
Buckeye
Ellis
Frank V. Bevan
Garden City
Harold Burton
Alden Township
Alden
Hardin
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John L. Butler
Glen Sheldon
Clarence Orgel
Donald LaVelle
Lillian Swenson
Ken
Kenneth Reisinger
Eldera
GOP
Farm Bureau
Census of Birds
Than
Tor
K. L. Setchell
State Conservation Officer
Sheriff's Office
C. C. Rubew
Fine Lake Wildlife Club
F. B
George Mark
Betty Mae Harris
Boone
Johnston
Bureau
R. BR. van Potter
Leverton
Snyder
Geo. Eller
Peterson
F. K. Schmidt
Doiay
Wateson
Eldora City
Hellis Wilson
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