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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

3

Eldora Seeks Upset at Maxwell in North Iowa Tilt

Eldora Tigers travel to Maxwell in a Ta-Ma-Ja Conference clash after a narrow loss to LaPorte City. Randy Baker is expected to see limited duty while Rich Vinton anchors at linebacker and Rod Barnes directs the offense as Eldora aims to slow a 4-1 Maxwell squad with swift backs and strong line play.

Dick Jen*sen Eldora LaPorte City Tigers Iowa Mingo Maxwell Jensen Randy Baker Rich Vinton Jensen Oo Vinton Tim Hoy Tom Donner Randy Slater Hugh Marsden Mark Ryerson Vinton Bill Trampe Kevin Secell Rod Barnes Tom Clary Gary Shortley Bud Ridout Bruce Barr

Ankeny vs Hubbard soft ball ends Hawkettes season 5-1

Ankeny defeated Hubbard 5-1 in district play after a three run third inning and two more in the seventh. Riley pitched a three hitter for Ankeny, Hueser took the loss for Hubbard allowing seven hits with six Hubbard errors. Gray led Ankeny with a single and a double. Hubbard finishes 12-4.

Roland Hubbard Gals Ankeny Hubbard Read Riley Mary Lynn Hueser Hubbard Julie Gray Hueser Kathie Nessa Joy Krueger Les Hueser Hawkettes O Hubbard Johnson Nessa

Lawler Leads Little Tigers Over GC 36-14

Eldora eighth graders beat Grundy Center 36 14 as quarterback Larry Lawler ran in two touchdowns and threw two more. Tim Harless added a 23 yard TD run and 82 yard setup play. Lawler also connected with Scott Ridout and Craig Barnes for scores, while Barnes added three conversions. Eldora rushed for 261 yards led by Harless 120 and Lawler 95. Seventh graders lost 26 0. Eldora hosts Beaman Conrad next Wednesday.

Eldora Larry Lawler Grundy Center Jerry Wahlatrom Grundy Tim Harless Little Tigers Lawler Scott Ridout Harless Craig Barnes Barnes Ridout

Belmond blanks Steamboat Rock in district softball

Belmond defeated Steamboat Rock 13 to 3 in six innings in a district first round game. Nancy Burns took the loss for Steamboat Rock, allowing 12 hits with 2 strikeouts and 12 walks as Belmond pitcher G. Smith and Rolland combined on a four hitter. Belted by Belmond's five first inning runs, Steamboat Rock could muster only three runs while Belmond added ten.

Belmond Steamboat Rock Gals Peter King Rockettes Denise Bleeker Lars van Hove Bleeker Olson Sunthen Nancy Burns G. Smith K. Rolland Steamboat

Pigeon Swap Set For Who Sunday In Waterloo

A big pigeon swap will be held in Waterloo on Sunday October 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anier Feed Building. Sponsored by the Cedar Valley Pigeon Club the event is open to the public with buyers sellers and swappers of exotic rare and fancy pigeons. Up to 1000 birds expected on display.

Waterloo Anier The Cedar Valley Pigeon Club

Eldora Tigers Struggle With Turnovers This Season

Boomer analyzes Eldora football amid a 0-5 start, noting 22 turnovers in five games and recent narrow losses. He cites inconsistent play, injury-decimated backfield, and calls for ball security to improve. Also previews junior varsity and canoeing safety notes.

Grid Slate Matchups Across Iowa Leagues

High school football week features MCL Eldora facing Maxwell Ackley Geneva clashing with Stormont NY. HLV Victor travels to LaPorte City as Iowa River Valley hosts Radcliffe at Gilbert. Hamilton at Aiden plays Union-Whitten at NESCO. Rubbard meets Daws. MID-IOWA Dike hosts Reinbeck. North Tama visits Gladbrook. Uudson at Beaman-Conrad. Dysart Genesea battles Wellsburg.

Eldora Reinbeck Fairgrounds Tigers Ackley-Geneva NU High Grindy Center Ackley Geneva Eliora LaPorte City Iowa River Valley Radcliffe Gilbernt Hubbard Dows Hamilton Nesco Union Whitten Alden Mid-Iowa Hudson Beaman Conrad Reinbeck North Tama Gladbrook Wellsburg Dysart Geneseo Dike Maxwell Stormont NY High Grundy Center HLV Victor Iowa River Valley Gilbert NE Aiden Union-Whitten NESCO Rubbard Daws North Tama Uudson Beaman

Bowling League Scores And Highlights By Team

Tuesday night leagues report Service Print leading with 774 team game and 2205 team series, high individual game by Tener Sween 543. Thursday standings show Central States Communications and Heart of Iowa tied 10-10, Niki Lindsey tops individual game 445 series, No. 2 Team 8-12. Sunday results feature State Farm Insurance 12-4 and Sharon Panthen 199 in women’s game with 478 series. other clubs include Odds & Ads, Four-To-Nuts, Hit & Miss and more. Saturday night shows Eckhoff Surge dominant with 944 team game and 2753 team series, Glenn Kuhfus 257 single game, Lee Bakker 590 series.

Night Ladies Service Daleske Rainbow Leary Apis Lawn Hill Tiene Tiene Sween Eldora Heart of. Loa Central States Hoth Whigh Niki Lindsey Nile Merri Walker State Farm Ins Odds & Ads Hit & Miss County Kes Virgil Rowen Sharon Panthen Eckhoff Union John Deere Eldora ‘Bow Watkin’s Crosley Farm Potgeter’s Glenn Kuhfus Lee Bakker

Barnes Surges For Yardage in LaPorte Gridiron Tilt

Revamped copy notes Rob Barnes as freshman back for the Tigers, rushing 23 times for 8 yards per carry and setting up a five yard pass to Tim Hoy for the lone TD. Elders stumble near their home field as Friday night grid action unfolds with Clary patterning the option play.

Barnes Baker Bruce Barr Clary Gary Shortley Bud Rid Eldora Shortley Timi Hoy Elders Revt Forba Rob Barnes LaPorte City Tom Clary All Rusbers Tim

United Fund Keeps Campaign Going in Eldora Drive

United Fund workers in Eldora city and township are asked to turn in collections at a Monday report meeting on October 15 at 7 p.m. in the Consumer Loan Department of Hardin County Savings Bank. Chairman Gary Brinkmeyer notes the drive began this week with residential, in plant, and business district drives nearing completion. The 1973 goal is 12,994 for 15 agencies including Local Youth and Health and Welfare groups. special recognition levels exist for Silver Feather and Gold Feather donors.

United Fund Campaign Eldora City Consumer Loan Hardin County Savings Bank Gary Brinkmeyer Hegan United Fund Board

Eldora Budget Review at Monday Night Hearing

The proposed Eldora city budget for January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1976 will be reviewed at a public hearing Monday October 15 at 8 p.m. in city hall. Objectors may speak or submit written statements and council business will follow the hearing.

Eldora

Eldora Tigers poised to win despite winless record

The Cox report notes Eldora Tigers have talent and may turn games in their favor despite Maxwell leading 4-1. Predictions call for Maxwell 20 Eldora 13 while other matchups include NU High upsetting Ackley-Geneva 18-6 at Grundy Center and Radcliffe over Gilbert 24-14.

Ackley-Geneva Gladbruoh Dike Eldora LaPorte City Ridora Maxwell Eldora Tigers Tigers NU High Grundy Center Radcliffe Gilbert Union-Whitten Union-Whitten Cobras The Kings NE Hamilon Alden Hamilton

Western Union Service Here Discontinued

Mrs. Ken Anway announced she is no longer acting as Western Union agent in Eldora effective September 27. The class-8 telephone operated agency at Anway Florist Shop has been discontinued with no alternate office established per the FCC. The service operated from February 6, 1956, and the discontinuance stems from commission not covering expenses and a reluctance to be held responsible.

Ken Anway Western Union Eldora Anway Florist FCC Anway

ITS Runaway Involved In Car Chase Saturday

A Geneva youth aged one ran away from the Iowa Training School Saturday and joined a chase in a stolen car with Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Eldore police Hamilton County authorities and Iowa Highway Patrol. The youth was caught at 5 22 p m in Hamilton County after the 4 50 p m report of a Union resident Frances McCoy’s car stolen near Gifford. He appeared in Craig Froning’s Magistrate Court in Eldora on reckless driving speeding 100 mph in a 70 mph zone and stop sign violation fined 220 plus costs and returned to the training school. Commanders also reported Leroy Reysack of Dumont arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence and posted 300 bond.

Geneva Iowa Training School Hardin County Sheriff's Office Eldore Hamilton County Iowa Highway Patrol Sheriff's Office Frances McCoy Union Gifford Craig Froning Eldora Ackley Leroy Reysack Dumont

Taylors Host SR TARS Hayride at Steamboat Rock Farm

The Steamboat Rock TARS held their annual fall hayride on October 6 at the Ray Taylor farm near Steamboat Rock. About 60 attended, with out-of-town TARS from Town Falls and Clear Lake and Rep. Charles Grassley of New Hartford. Senator and Mrs. Taylor hosted, with sponsors from the TARS advisory group.

Steamboat Rock Tars Ray Taylor Steamboat Rock Town Falls Clear Lake Charles Grassley New Hartford Taylor Wilma Blosch Dick Butters Roscoe Cain Anna Deolaard Esther Daleske H. A. Eckhoff Paul Eckhoff Paul Hansmann Elvin Harms Jerry Higgason James Hurd Carl Luiken Harry Luiken Sam McAllister Milo Myers Lucille Pierson Lee Pieters Robert Roclfsema Don Schuneman LaVerne Wuben

Fall Meeting of Marshalstown Deanery Catholic Women

The council holds its fall quarterly meeting Thursday October 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Ames. Registration runs from 9:00 to 12:00 with a neon luncheon. Mrs Arturo D Sila of Ames presents an afternoon program with slides on India.

Marshalstown

Lay Evangelical Speaker At Union Calvary Church

A special speaker will appear at Union Calvary Baptist Church in Union on Wednesday October 17 at 7 30 p m Mrs Irene Methany of Eagle Grove a lay evangelical speaker will be the guest She is living proof that blindness is not a handicap having three children and numerous speaking engagements She became blind at 27 after pregnancy and is trained by the Iowa Commission for the Blind Her husband Dr V R Methsing is a chiropractor.

Union Calvary Baptist Church Union Irene Methany Eagle Grove V. R. Methsing

Eldora School District Audit Declares Finances Sound

Lloyd R. Smith, Auditor of State, announced the Eldora Community School District audit for the year ended June 30, 1973, is filed for public inspection. The general fund balance reached $244,609.34 with receipts of $960,921.92 and disbursements of $862,425.30, a $97,896.83 surplus. Enrolment was 975. outstanding indebtedness stood at $190,000 after $44,000 in bonds were redeemed.

Lloyd R. Smith State Eldora Community Eldora Board of Education Auditor of State Smith

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Maxwell Tenie Tim Hayes Gbill Trampe Vis Kevin Setchell Bree Mmr Aer Marsden Donner Hay Setchell Ridell Hawkelies Wahlstrom Jeff Baker Clair Clarke Kevin Boontgarden Chuck Herrold Rick Grantow Ralph Dpthe Steve ‘Peterson Bob Hammond Beaman Conrad SR Gals Boomer North Iowa Iowa Falls Bruce Haskin Steve Gates Iowa Conservation Commission ICC U. S. Coast Guard Steindings LaPorte Hoy Eldera Ram Mark Miller United Fund Workers Ildsra Boy Scouts of America Tall Corn Council Girl Scouts of America Girl Scout Council National Service American Red Cross Salvation Army United Service Organization USO A. Health and Welfare Heart Hardin County Association For Retarded Children Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation E. Iowa Children’s and Family Services F. Marshall Hardin and Tama G. National Travelers Aid H. Community Day Care I. Hardin County Dons Tubbard Hudson Beaman-Conrad Midowa Beamun-Conrad Dysuart-Geneseo Wellsburg Taylors Ozark Nimrod Riviera Arrowood's U. S the Rainbow Lounge Eldora, Jowa Eldora, Iowa de Arousel
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