Sugarfoot Minstrel at Eldora Showcase Displays Local Talent
Eldora presented the 1962 Sugarfoot Minstrel to capacity crowds in the high school gym. Kiwanis sponsors will host a repeat Monday performance for training school students. Notable turns came from Jerry Stanbrough as Sunshine and John Essig in Zip and Preacher Brown roles, with lively numbers including a striptease by Lyle Hubbard and a Magnolia Buttercup tap routine. Proceeds go to the Band Boosters for new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Kiwanis Club
Jerry Stanbrough
John Essig
Zip
Preacher Brown
Mayo Willig
Hubert Cleveland
Wolf Whistles
Cindy White
Pansy
Beecher Crosley
Don Lavelle
Sugarfoot
Doyle Felton
Magnolia Buttercup
Owen Young
Owen Young, ‘Lassus
L. L. Oldenburg
Lightning Mushmouth Jones
Bob Meader
Sam
Harold Priske
Les Flickinger
Emil Lettow
Wesley Emmert
Canal Street
Iowa Falls Battle Over Cleves Road in Local Election
A half‑mile Cleves area road becomes a county supervisor campaign issue between Republican incumbent Martin Ryken and Democrat Merle Johnson. Joe Mann, landowner at road end, supports upkeep. county officials cite costs around 500 dollars. Neighbors accuse the project of favoritism and threaten legal action to restore the road to its prior condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleves
Hardin County
Martin Ryken
Merle John
Johns
Joe Mann
County Board of Supervisors
Mann
Robert Johnson
Ryken
Johnson
Sant
Minard
Funeral Services For Roy Wilson Held At New Providence
Funeral rites for Roy Wilson age 69 were conducted last Saturday afternoon at the New Providence Friends Church with Rev. W. A. Spring presiding. Garrett Biersborn sang and was accompanied by Mrs. E. H. Biersborn, with flowers arranged by Mrs. Harold Reece and Mrs. Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilson
All New Providence
New Providence Friends Church
Rev
W. A. Spring
Garrett Biersborn
E. H. Biersborn
Flowers
Harold. Reece
Clarence
Remains Buried in Shepherd Cemetery
Mrs Harry Faris Reece and Miss Fannie Beach attended the services for Mr Wilson. Pallbearers, all longtime colleagues, included Ernest Moon Marley Reece Arthur Church Clarence Reece Harold Reece and Lloyd Dooley. Interment followed at Shepherd Cemetery.
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Sugarfoot’ Minstrel
Jerry’ Stanbrough
Ed Engel
David, Lloyd’ George
Beecher’ Crosley
Sterling
Harley’ Riemenschneider
Earl Travis
Don Jones
Harold Ziesman
Lowell Mossman
Merle Sherbon
Mesdames H. Riemenschneider
Kermith Huehn
K. E. Reisinger
Lauren Maltby
Merle Froning
Merle. Sherbon
Laurenz Kusserow
E. B. Crosley
Mes
Floyd Gaede
Don
Iowa Falls
Paper
Battle
Hardin County Times
Cleves Road
Ag Mh
del Monte
Nea Crapefruit
Big Yee
Heinz Tomato
Reliance” Brand
Campbell’s Cream
Khawk
Rath
Cain
Florida
U.S. No. 1
Republican
Leo F. Wolcott
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