18 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
1
A fragmented editorial argues against ongoing fund drives and street solicitations, urging limits on extra drives and cautioning against undermining local commerce. It notes a fire incident at a store in Eldora and mentions upcoming court actions, school district measures, and local sports and cultural happenings from Eldora and area towns.
The writer tours Intercreeken Farm once owned by W A Wilson, highlights dairy breeding, a top cow, and a piggery with Landrace pigs. He notes a corn topping machine, praises Hardin county purchases, and recalls his grandson David Greet earning a pilot license. He observes Northen Illinois Indiana tollway progress near Belvidere and reflects on farmland loss to highway construction.
Eldora’s oldest native son Warry Hammond, 89, pays 1958 dues at the Chamber of Commerce before leaving for California. The Clark Bramwell family arrives in France as they plan indefinite residence, two daughters to attend school there. Local painters capture lake and river views along the shore while Allan Schafer gains experience by writing for papers and assisting sports staff at the Iowa game. Eldora brochures funded to aid community outreach. quotes ponder outspoken speech and holiday timing. A Kansas City firm applauds a local station attendant, praising courtesy and patronage prospects.
Soybeans moisture reports 12 to 14 percent as county agent notes. Eyre expects larger yield due to expanded acreage. W G Leslie recalls a close call with a water moccasin near the upper lake. protected by hip boots, he acted with a boat cart. Eldora Scouts plan to hang Liberty Bell replicas door to door to spur voter turnout on election eve. Rev Father George Mahoney to lead St Marys services replacing L V McDonough.
Local pregame photo captions list Tigers players and staff including Bob Higar John Far ey Doug Spilte and manager Paul Martinson with a note that Sidney Pruett was not present when the pick was taken.
About 100 people attended a cattle feeders meeting Tuesday at the Youth Building. Sponsored by Crosley Farm Store, Wayne Ford of Iowa Falls Purina led the session, updating the group on cattle feeding advancements. Ford previously taught agriculture at Iowa Falls High School and now works for Purina.
The city council of Eldora Iowa proposes amendments to Ordinance No. 118 outlining mayor and city treasurer compensation. It fixes the mayor’s annual payment at 100 dollars and increases the city treasurer’s monthly salary to four dollars, with related adjustments to clerk and councilor pay. The ordinance is dated October 1, 1957, and signed by George Beers, Tanss Mops. Regular readers note the document preserves official actions and requires adoption by city vote.
The first 4-H leader training session for the new club year focuses on clothing selection. Shirley Jean Smith from Town State College will lead an all day program on wardrobe planning, color and design, accessories, and project planning. Marlene Petersen will conduct sessions in November January and February covering clothing care grooming and sewing as part of the 4-H clothing project.
New Providence residents invite friends to an open house at Thomas Davis and wife near Clemens on October 7 from 2 to 5 pm for their 50th wedding anniversary. Postmaster Alice Pool attended a postmasters school in Ft. Dodge with Miss Marie Eilers and Mrs. Harold Luiken. A son was born September 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Davis in Waterloo. Mrs. Davis, formerly Tulle Knudsen, has roots in the area, with her parents once residents here. Loran Kemmerer and daughter Reva Nelle of Boore spent the weekend with Floyd Rhodes and visited Reva Rhodes and Mrs. Avonelle Rogers.
N P Juniors to present the comedy Quit Your Kidding in three acts by Felicia Metcalf at the New Providence school auditorium Friday night. Directed by Mrs. Daniel Weichman, the junior cast includes Mrs. Buford Myrna Williams Eve lyn Buford Linda Murray Winnie Buford Ken Reece Binnie Buford Joyce Shaver Jim Travis Neil Hadley Jean Owens Jean Cummins Betty Anderson Janice Martin Dr. Mel Shannon Ralph Cox Tom Patton Gary Lindaman Spike Whitten Phillip Reece Miss Saphronia Buford LaDonna Perkins Camilla Dusenberry Barbara Mathews.
The Hardin County Index reports local news from October 18 1987 with briefs on community happenings. This record notes events, notices and society items affecting residents and nearby towns.
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