24 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1958
Page
1
The article argues for targeted education tracks after Sputnik spurred calls for action. It describes a new State University of Town honors program for about 160 top freshmen, offering 12 semester hours of honors work, independent study, and research with faculty guidance. By 1959, 300 students are expected, aiming to boost national leadership and innovation.
Dear editor and citizens, Sheriff Lowell H. McCormick argues costs, budgets, and staffing for Hardin County sheriff's office. He defends past expenditures, outlines deputy positions, car ownership, and emergency vehicles. He urges voters to participate in the November 4 election and continues to assert his commitment to service.
Clipped comment notes Illinois Democrats at the state convention last week vigorously rejected a state income tax arguing one income tax at federal level is enough. The piece contrasts this with Iowa Democrats and the Loveless administration’s stance on sales taxes and expenditures, suggesting increased income tax as a source of revenue.
Robert Breck argues that Democrats will be dominated by unions if they rely heavily on outside money. He warns that funding from one of the worst unions could worsen political leverage and control, reflecting concerns about union strength in Centerville Iowa.
President Eisenhower visits the National Corn Plowing Contest in Cedar Rapids and meets U.S. Senator John Kennedy from Massachusetts, a potential Democratic candidate. Town audience hears Kennedy discuss agriculture and defense. In Hardin County, 75th anniversary gathering praised with songs, memories, and a note on longtime residents and pioneer families. Francis and Frances Ellis report Church of the Crossroads in Honolulu hosting many weddings amid Buddhist traditions and long speeches.
An assortment of notes from Iowa towns raise questions about Community Chest funding and large drives. Readers discuss right to work, labor unrest, local car economy, and a dubious Arkansas lake lot scheme. A young woman earns attention in a Ford driving contest while a steel bale hook helps corn pickers.
Sunday school and worship services listed along with numerous visits and gatherings around Berlin. People hosted or visited relatives in Grinnell Alden Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Des Moines while attending club events birthdays anniversaries and a corn picking contest.
Patricia Whitten receives about 60 ecards from relatives and friends for her 90th birthday on Oct 20. The note lists local visitors, honor rolls, and church group activities, including W S C S meeting plans for a bazaar and overseas relief work, with several local families mentioned.
Fairfax Farm Bureau Women meet Monday afternoon October 27 at Mrs. Harry Daleske home with co host Mrs. Herbert Whiting. Lesson Hard Floor Covering by Mrs. Marlene Ziesman Home Economist. Reports from Minnesota tour by Mr. and Mrs. George King Mr. and Mrs. Carl King and families and Mr. and Mrs. Leland King and families. Numerous local visits and family events noted including birthdays and hospital calls.
A string of Sunday and weekend visits links Gifford and surrounding households. Mr and Mrs George Hallett stopped by Mr and Mrs Ralph Classen in Dows, while Captain and Mrs Gregory Webster and Mrs Easter Norman returned from Germany for dinner with Ralph Volk’s guests. Numerous other calls and visits span Eldora, Williamsburg, Story City, Marshalltown, and Conrad as relatives moved between homes.
A soil judging contest for vocational agriculture departments in Hardin County will be held Friday Oct 24 at the Al Albers farm east of Owasa. Calvin Moore says the Hardin County Soil Conservation District sponsors the event which starts 9 a.m. Students will judge three soil profiles with the top four scorers forming a team. The winning school receives a plaque and the high scorer from each school gets an individual award. Seven Hardin County schools currently have Vocational Agriculture programs Ackley Alden Eldora Hubbard Iowa Falls New Providence Radcliffe.
Ray Campbell hosts a sale calendar listing Dec 11 at a location five miles northwest of Eldora. Knowles and Kramer act as auctioneers for the event, detailing the sale's timing and venue.
Mrs. Ross Reece hosts and visits spread through New Providence with visits to multiple families including Reece and Hadles households. The Literature History and Travel Club met with 11 members. reports from Des Moines and Sumner councils, poetry and song noted. A birthday basket dinner honors Paul and Beach families in Eldora City Park with various locals attending.
First Congregation Church led by Rev. Ben Harris announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Divine worship follows at 11 a.m. Bible study sessions are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interim pastor appointed for Sunday services.
St Marys Catholic Church lists daily Mass at 7 00 a m Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 06 Confessions on Saturdays 4 6 and 7 9 Vigils of Holy Days 4 6 and 7 9 First Fridays 4 5 and 7 8 Confessions heard before Masses Sundays and Holy Days Choir practice 7 p m Children three divisions at 2 p m Saturdays High school students 7 30 Thursday evenings Private instruction available to adults Catholics and non Catholics Inquiries to the pastor Baptisms 2 30 Sundays
Chester Friends Church schedules Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am. The First Baptist lists services with a sermon by the pastor at 7 pm. Youth groups meet at 6 pm and an evening gospel service follows. Bible study and prayer meetings are held Thursday afternoons.
St Paul Lutheran Church lists pastor J Zimmermann leading a weekend program with Contiriation Classes at 9 A M and Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30, Divine Service at 10 30, Luther Day Rally at Alden 2 30 P M with Rev W Fields of Ames as guest. Circul church workers dinner meeting set at youth building 6 30 P M Monday.
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